living life with a soundtrack
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Japan Bliss
I had an extremely busy month, which started as I juggled my usual job rituals and worked on some reports which I prepared for my work-related trip to Japan. I had the proper motivation to expect inspiring things to happen and let go of the thought of being in low spirit (read: homesick). I went to Japan to attend a global logistics meeting - an event sponsored by our corporate headquarters, and which is attended by other subsidiaries and sales companies from US, Europe and Asia regions. I was fortunate to finally meet those people and work partners whom I had correspondence with through phone or email only (the people I worked with to deliver our products worldwide). The meeting talked about hardcore logistics and supply chain system and I enjoyed the fruitful and straightforward exchange of innovative thoughts about many topics (e.g. dealing with increasing fuel surcharge billed by airlines; how to lower expense to revenue ratio; green logistics ; handling freights via the Euro-Asia train route, etc. etc).
I was glad at everything that happened from the day that we arrived at Narita airport, to our long train ride to get to the hotel where we're billeted, to the favorable cool weather, and to the costly but good food that we enjoyed so much. However, my mood swayed with an unexpected news that made me sad, more than ever, as I learned that my Rara was admitted to the hospital on the same day that I left. She had cough and an on-off fever for two days before I left, so she was scheduled to visit her pedia for a check-up. As it turned out, it was recommended that it would be favorable for her to be admitted to the hospital because she lost her appetite and refused to take her normal food and medicine intake. It was also best if she can go through some lab tests to check her condition (It was an ordeal for me to be away from her on the time she really needed me the most. It was the first time for her to be hospitalized, so I felt guilty that all I can do is to talk to her over the phone and tell her how much I love her). Anyway, I was assured that she's well and everything is fine (the hospital thing is just needed so that she go through the complete check-up and that the proper medication and care is given to her). So, I just shifted my energy to what I was supposed to do and just checked on her every night when I went back to the hotel. Anyway, I just tried to take pleasure in everything that comes my way. Aaah talk about going through the extremes....
Anyway let me share with you some photos from this trip....
Saturday, October 11, 2008
I'd Still Say Yes (To singing)...
Sabi nila you have to own your ambition (or in my case, it's "fantasy"), so singing is nothing if people won't hear you. Kaya eto pa rin ako, trying to be discreet (at least) in showing my great delight for watching live bands & singing (the nerve to sing before a live audience, LOL).
Anyway, whenever I am in my dreamy state, I'm always dying to sing a favorite Freestyle version of a Klymaxx original, which I did last night during a spur-of-the-moment celebration. I really, really love the drama of this song!
Haay, happiness! Great!
Haay, happiness! Great!
I'd Still Say Yes
I love you most
When we share a place
Those special good times together
It seems like our love can't get much better
Coz we were as close as two could be
Coz we were as close as two could be
We knew love could last forever
We're more than just lovers
We're good friends
And even if our love could drift away
I wouldn't even think twice
If I wanted love back again
Because I'd still say yes to you again
My Darlin' for you, I do it all again
Yes, I'd still say yes to you again
Darlin' for you, I do it over and over again
Where does it go
How does it end
True love it seems so easy
'Coz we have no doubts
Where we belong
They say time will heal a broken heart
And true love never ends
So why not start where we begin
Monday, October 06, 2008
