Moalboal, Cebu (12.2007)

I love discovering new places. planning for a trip is both a joy and a chore for me. i get excited at the possibilities, but I also get stressed if there isn’t enough information. So as a public service (hahaha), I am posting the details of my Moalboal trip. I only wish that other travelers are as OC and generous as me. Hehehe.

It's a funny coincidence that I started doing this for my 2006 Malapascua-Bantayan-Camotes islands-amazing-race-trip, which is in Cebu din.

Disclaimer: information, prices, schedules, contact numbers may have changed as of posting. please do your own "due diligence" to avoid regrets =P

Moalboal essentials: booties, mask&snorkel, sunblock

Note 1: Cost

There are a lot of “white” tourists in Moalboal, so the prices are kinda jacked up. For the budget-conscious traveler, this might be a tad more expensive than Malapascua or Bantayan.

Note 2: Basdaku or Basdiot?

Basdaku means “big sand” (bas = sand + daku = big), while Basdiot means “small/little sand” (bas = sand + diot = small/little)

There are 2 main beaches in Moalboal, White Beach (or Basdaku) and Panagsama (or Basdiot). Technically, Panagsama doesn’t have a sandy beach anymore because a strong storm washed it away (according to the locals. I didn’t ask for the specifics). If you’re a diver or want cheaper accommodations or share day trips to Pescador Island, there are more choices in Panagsama. There are also more bars/pubs in the area so it can be a bit noisy daw. These are all according to what I’ve read on the web, the tricycle drivers, and the staff at our resort. We didn’t go to Panagsama anymore.

If, however, you want to wake up at the sight of a big, sandy beach, or have a quiet moment while waiting for sunset, or just snorkel at the house reefs, you should opt for White Beach. The accommodations are more expensive though. There were some mom-and-pop bungalows/nipa huts for rent along the shore of White Beach but I didn’t get the chance to get their info. Most likely first-come-first served basis. I couldn’t vouch for the bathrooms, maybe that’s why I wasn’t motivated to ask. Hahaha. There were campers (as in complete with tents and cookware) along the beach, but I don’t remember seeing public baths and toilets. Go figure.

Useful link for possible accommodations: http://www.moalboal.org.uk/accommodation. When I called up to make reservations (around Oct), most resorts right in White Beach had rooms for a minimum of P3000 a night. But they were all fully-booked at that time.

Day 1

1. Taxi to South Bus Terminal P120
2. Non-aircon Ceres bus to Badian (?) via Barili P90
3. Food along the way P135
4. Tricycle from bus station to resort P100
5. Lunch @ resort P525
6. Resort aircon room (1 day) P1,500
7. Dinner @ resort P600

Total for 2 pax = P3,208

To go to Moalboal, take a Badian-Barili (ask the conductors in the station) Ceres bus at the South Bus Terminal. We were informed by the kundoktor that there was no airconditioned bus going to Barili (leaves every 30mins). Good thing that there was hardly any traffic and the road condition was good, not even a stretch of dirt road from the city to Moalboal proper. The bus ride took about 3 hours. From the bus station at Moalboal, we hired a tricycle (pakyaw) to take us to the Asian-Belgian Resort (see link from above). The Asian-Belgian was 2 resorts off White Beach, less than 5-minute walk along rocky shores.

Dolphin House, Club Serena, and Ravenala resorts along Basdaku, but they were all fully-booked when I made reservations last October (yes, October!) so we ended up at Asian-Belgian, which was not too bad. The rooms were clean, the bathroom was fairly big and new, and it was cheap compared to the resorts at Basdaku beach front. The staff was friendly and helpful, the food was not bad and more than enough for me (though a little expensive: P250/meal), and the place was quiet, which was what we needed.

After lunch and siesta, we crossed two neighboring resorts to get to Basdaku to catch the sunset. It was a little cloudy, but we had good-enough share of the golden sky. And, oh, the sunset is right at Basdaku, something like Boracay sunset.

Had dinner at Asian-Belgian.

Day 2

1. Tricycle to/from Kawasan Falls P600
2. Entrance fee to falls P20
3. Raft (3hrs) P300
4. 2 Bangkero P300
5. Lunch P290
6. Tricycle to/from Marine Sanctuary P200
7. Dinner @ Serena resort P900

Total for 2 pax = P3,010.00

The trip to Kawasan falls took about 45minutes, via tricycle, from Moalboal proper. It’s a good 15-minute brisk walk from the parking area to the falls. We just followed the river upstream. Our bangkero was very persistent. He followed us from the parking all the way to the falls. I suggest that you get the bangkero when you reach the falls. This way, you can go up to other groups who want to go under the falls and share the cost of both the raft and the bangkero. All in hindsight. Sige na nga, Christmas naman, a season of giving.

The tables near the falls are for rent on an hourly basis, the prices depend on the location. Make sure to inquire before sitting down. The tables near the CR and “restaurant” are also for rent at P50. Only the 1^st falls has a “restaurant”, which served not-too-bad liempo (either that, or sobrang gutom na kami). Sobrang tourist trap talaga. Dun ka na nga kakain sa restaurant, babayaran mo pa ung table. Anlabo.

The 2^nd falls also had cottages, which are also for rent. You need to bring your own food if you plan to hang out here.

It was crowded when we went there, with both locals and tourists. I only braved jumping from a 7-foot-high rock. If not for the slippery rocks, I would’ve made a jump at the 2^nd falls. Naisip ko, I’m not as limber as before.

The highlight of our Kawasan trip was going under the rocks towards the underbelly of the falls, while lying flat on our tummies on a floating kawayan raft. You would think that you can’t possibly fit in the cracks of the rocks. But we did! And being under the falls was exhilarating! It was noisy, cold, misty, and cold, and cold. We went under the force of the falls, literally. It was so strong, nalawlaw ang shorts ko! At mejo masakit.

After the falls, we went to the Marine Sanctuary, which we tried to find while snorkeling but couldn’t. I would’ve skipped the trip and went directly to Basdaku to snorkel. We spent the afternoon lounging at Basdaku and taking pictures of the sunset, which was better than the previous day.

Had dinner at Serena resort, which was a lot better than Asian-Belgian. The place also felt … romantic and sweet, with soft lights coming from candles, torches, and Christmas lights. Date-place. After dinner, we decided to eat there for the rest of our stay.

Day 3

1. Room P1500
2. Breakfast P700
3. Snorkel & Mask P800
4. Lunch P900
5. Tricycle P100
6. Bus P200

Total for 2 pax = P4,200

Total for 2 pax (2 nights) = P10,418.00

The resort opened late for breakfast, so we were forced to tambay at the beach with empty stomachs. Locals were digging stuff out from the stones at the shore. I just hope they weren’t destroying the corals. After our breakfast at Serena, which was way better than at Asian-Belgian, we snorkeled at the resort’s house reef. The corals were surprisingly intact. The low tides made us snorkel at the “deeper” end of the shore which had better corals. The tide was so low that we reached the coral wall which made a sudden drop to the ocean. Ang daming little fishies!

We had yummy lunch of salpicao and beef stroganoff pasta at Serena. We were supposed to go back to our resort right after lunch to pack and shower, but the water was so clear and inviting, we couldn’t resist! Ended up swimming at the beach for another half-hour. I grudgingly took myself out of the water to start heading back to the resort, and prepare for our trip back to the city.

Except for the friendly Aussie-French couple we met at the bus, the trip was uneventful. They had to go to Carcar to withdraw money. Bucky chatted with them the whole time, showing off his Areneo accent, to which the Austrialian commented that we speak very good English. Tumaas ang kilay ko. The bus was airconditioned, so there are cold busses traveling to Moalboal, I just don’t know the schedule.

If not for the expensive … everything, I would’ve stayed one more night. Sobra akong bitin!

thoughts on my bday

I turn 29 years old today.

I find myself at a loss for words on how to describe being 29 and so close to 30, the “dreaded” age. At a loss, maybe because I’ve accepted this reality, and I am actually at peace. I feel a certain stillness and quiet (which hopefully will not turn out to be “the calm before the storm”). Unlike last year when I turned 28, I felt as though a rebellion was erupting in my head. Constantly restless, perennially stressed, and in denial. I couldn’t take it. Maybe that’s the reason why I wanted to go away, to be with myself again, to be in a new place.

Now that I’ve had 6 months to be “alone”, I think I found the peace I was looking for. Now, I can look forward to the rest of the year, and yes, to being 30, with a little less fear, and a little more anticipation and even excitement.

Let the good times roll!

the heart of life is good

sometimes life takes a sudden turn. we're caught be surprise and stumble. but we learn to get up and try to figure out where we’re headed. and hopefully enjoy the ride.

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i hate to see you cry

lying there in that position

there's things you need to hear

so turn off your tears

and listen

pain throws your heart to the ground

love turns the whole thing around

no, it wont all go the way it should

but I know the heart of life is good

you know it's nothin' new

bad news never had good timing

then the circle of your friends

will defend the silver lining

pain throws your heart to the ground

love turns the whole thing around

no it won't all go the way it should

but I know the heart of life is good

pain throws your heart to the ground

love turns the whole thing around

fear is a friend who is misunderstood

but I know the heart of life is good

i know it's good.

~ john mayer

love is tricky...

Love is tricky

It is never mundane or daily.

You can never get used to it.

You have to walk with it,

then let it walk with you.

You can never balk.

It moves you like the tide.

It takes you out to sea,

then lays you on the beach again.

Today’s struggling pain is the foundation for a certain stride through the heavens.

You can run from it,

But you can never say no.

It includes everyone.

~ Elza

By Amy Tan in The Hundred Secret Senses

Ang Lee's LUST CAUTION trailer

got this link from Borj.

http://barrioheiress.multiply.com/video/item/51/Ang_Lees_LUST_CAUTION_Trailer

sana ipalabas dito without the cuts. asa pa ako...

a WOMAN's right to refuse arrest

got this from a college friend's multiply. spread this to all the girls you know.

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The right to refuse .. (sa 'PINAS to ha..)

Please pass this on to your wife, girlfriends; and ladies, you may want to
forward this to any female relatives who may need to know this important
information.

I was talking with a lawyer friend of mine. We were discussing the law and
women`s rights. She told me about this incident - a young girl was raped by
a man posing as a plain clothes officer; he asked her to come to the police
station when she and her male friend didn't have a driver`s license to
show. He sent the boy off to get his license and asked the girl to
accompany him to the police station. Took her instead to an isolated area
where the horrendous crime was committed.

In fact, the law clearly states that between 6 pm and 6 am, a woman has the
right to REFUSE to go to the Police Station, even if an arrest warrant has
been issued against her. It is a procedural issue that a woman can be
arrested between 6 pm and 6 am ONLY IF she is arrested by a woman officer
and taken to an ALL-WOMEN police station. And if she is arrested by a male
officer, it has to be proven that a woman officer was on duty at the time
of arrest.

It is good for us to know our rights. To what extent it comes of use
remains to be seen in any situation. But as they say, knowledge is power.
Just thought I`d share this with you.

I did not know this and am sure lot of us will not know this - please be
informed.... And pass on this info to everyone you know.......

happiness is ...

I am but a simple girl. Mababaw lang ang kaligayahan ko. So here is a list of simple things that make me “happy” lately:

1. hearing heavy rain splatter on the parking lot tin roof
2. folding the last piece of freshly washed and dried laundry
3. finding out that Haagen Daz Strawberry Cheesecake is finally available after 2 weeks of craving and waiting
4. Haagen Daz Strawberry Cheesecake and Belgian Chocolate Chocolate melting on my tongue
5. eating Haagen Daz Strawberry Cheesecake and Belgian Chocolate Chocolate from its tub. In the dark kitchen. Alone.
6. laughing and talking to someone before going to sleep
7. the feeling of freshly cleaned floor under my bare feet (OC!!!)
8. admiring the newly scrubbed and cleaned bathroom (eto pa, OC talaga!)
9. SSB (single self behavior) after taking my pre-sleep shower
10. discovering a decent brownie shop in Takashimaya
11. the feel of body butter on my washed feet
12. slowly walking home along Novena at night
13. being able to run for 45 minutes non-stop without feeling like I’m going to die of heart attack
14. clearing my cluttered mind while running
15. running in cold rain
16. hearing “you’re doing quite well” from my dragon boat coach after just a month of learning the sport
17. feeling the adrenalin and the knots in my body after training
18. stretching after running or training
19. sharing the shower cubicle with 3 other pinay dragon boat teammates after training (isa lang kasi ang shower stall at madaming nakapila)
20. losing cms everywhere
21. being able to finally feel “independent”
22. washing up with the boys using a hose outside the shower/changing room (ang tagal kasi maligo nung isang girl!)
23. being able to sleep before 1am
24. making up after a fight
25. shopping online for someone back home, and knowing that the goods were actually delivered and received (kakatakot, kasi baka scam)
26. being able to say what I really think without feeling judged or feeling guilty
27. knowing that my ‘effort’ was appreciated
28. looking forward to going to a ‘real’ beach (or beaches)
29. knowing that I have good friends
30. seeing old friends
31. making new friends
32. dinner at NY NY, 7107, Clarke Quay, foodcourt near Kallang MRT, Marina Steamboat, Jumbo, Panyeros…
33. finding an error that took the config guy 3 days to solve (Ha! Hahahaha!)
34. delivering an urgent requirement and dashing off from the office to go to training
35. listening to Alanis, Fergie, Mandy, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow
36. missing my bakulaw of a BF
37. chatting with my mom, dad, brothers (hurrah! they finally learned how to use YM!!!)
38. knowing that my help is appreciated
39. knowing that I am missed
40. missing home… and realizing that I still know what matters most in life

Counting my blessings everyday…

Baaad day...

It’s just quarter before noon, and yet I’m already swearing to the heavens for how the day is turning out.

I just had caught Bus 139 when I suddenly remembered not blowing off the candle on my shelf beside the bed. Since the candle was above a stack of books, the mental image of the lit candle toppling over and burning the books then the curtains, then the bed, then our unit, then the whole condo flashed before my eyes (and consequently me being thrown to prison… flashes of Flor Contemplacion followed), so I hurriedly alighted at the next bus stop, which, thankfully, was just before the flyover. Running to the condo, I swore my very heavy backpack and my incapacity to not pack too much stuff for rowing this evening.

When I got to the condo, lo and behold, I couldn’t open the frigging gate because my housemates had already left, and of course, locked the gate. I had to lend the gate key to my roommate because I was going home late tonight (because of rowing), and we hadn’t duplicated the key (ang mahal kasi. Imagine, $12 for a frigging piece of metal…). By this time, my positively heeeeeaaaaaaavy backpack has positively worn me out.

To spare myself from the ire of my housemates (from having left the candle burning and not having the key copied, and possibly having burned the condo down), I called up my roommate so that I can meet her and get the gate key. But first, I had to inform my Project Manager that I couldn’t make it to the office this morning. Off I went to Paya Lebar MRT station and the saga to my roommate’s office began. Her office was somewhere near the Paya Lebar Airport Road near a dead-end after the loop… Guided only by her SMS instructions, I hailed a cab whose driver didn’t have any idea where the office was. Well, ako din naman. Even with a map, I still couldn’t figure it out (maps, directions, and I don’t mix well. it’s hereditary). After two wrong turns and the nth SMS/phone call, I finally saw her with the key.

The only saving grace of this whole brouhaha was the very nice cabbie who didn’t complain when I gave hazy directions and who didn’t charge another flag-down when I asked him to go back to the Paya Lebar MRT station after picking up the key from my roommate. He was even willing to listen to my story, and told me that going back was the right thing to do.

At the MRT station, I faintly heard a siren going off and my heart skipped a lot of beats (no, not just A beat). From the MRT platform, I saw that the siren came from an ambulance, and not a fire truck, passing by. (Me and my imagination. Paya Lebar is sooooo far from my condo. Surely there had to be another fire station near our place). Still, I couldn’t keep myself from fretting unnecessarily (which is also hereditary).

When I finally alighted at my bus stop, I checked the sky for dark smoke coming from a burning building. There was none. But still, I ran, heavy backpack and all. I got to our unit. No smoke was emanating from the crack between the door and the floor. Not even a whiff. I opened my bedroom door.

The freakin’ candle wasn’t even lighted.

I was sooooooooo relieved, yet irked at the same time. Relieved that I didn’t burn the condo down, hence sparing myself from doing a Flor-Contemplation-story, and irked (at myself) that the memory of blowing off the candle escaped me (again, this is hereditary). Having caught my breath and calmed down, I wanted to bawl over and bang my very stupid head on the floor.

The day isn’t even half done yet and I’m already sooo freakin tired…

Moral for the day: don’t light stupid scented candles in the morning when you’re hurrying to the office. You wouldn’t notice the scent anyway, and even if you did, it wouldn’t take away the stress of the early morning rush.

OR have the key duplicated already.

OR go see a shrink.

My Life Analysis: does it really come to this?

sometimes, we wonder "where" we are in our life. it's amazing to find links that actually measure life's success. based on what and who? I was curious, so I took the test and here are the results.

no reason to jump off a cliff. but of course, there is always room for improvement, big rooms in fact or a whole flat. Hahaha! =P

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This Is My Life, Rated
Life:	7.1
Mind:	6.6
Body:	9.3
Spirit:	7.1
Friends/Family:	5
Love:	6.9
Finance:	7.1
Take the Rate My Life Quiz

Life: Your life rating is a score of the sum total of your life, and accounts for how satisfied, successful, balanced, capable, valuable, and happy you are. The quiz attempts to put a number on the summation of all of these things, based on your answers. Your life score is reasonably high. This means that you are on a good path. Continue doing what is working and set about to improve in areas which continue to lag. Do this starting today and you will begin to reap the benefits immediately.

Mind: Your mind rating is a score of your mind's clarity, ability, and health. Higher scores indicate an advancement in knowledge, clear and capable thinking, high mental health, and pure thought free of interference. Your mind score is not bad, but could be improved upon. Your mental health is not weak, but you are not achieving full mental clarity and function. Learn how to unclutter your mind. Keep learning, keep improving, continue moving forward.

Body: Your body rating measures your body's health, fitness, and general wellness. A healthy body contributes to a happy life, however many of us are lacking in this area. You have an excellent body score, which means you are incredibly focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Continue in that focus, and your body will remain healthy and strong.

Spirit: Your spirit rating seeks to capture in a number that elusive quality which is found in your faith, your attitude, and your philosophy on life. A higher score indicates a greater sense of inner peace and balance. Your spirit score is relatively high, which means you are rewarded by your beliefs. Spirituality is clearly important to do. Never let it slip, and continue to learn and grow.

Friends/Family: Your friends and family rating measures your relationships with those around you, and is based on how large, healthy, and dependable your social network is. Your friends and family score is not bad but can be improved. Maintain your current social net, while you try to expand it. Try new things and form new friendships. You will be rewarded greatly.

Love: Your love rating is a measure of your current romantic situation. Sharing your heart with another person is one of life's most glorious, terrifying, rewarding experiences. Your love score is in good shape, meaning that things are going well. Do all you can to maintain it, and continue to grow and move ahead.

Finance: Your finance rating is a score that rates your current financial health and stability. You have a rather good financial score, which is not all that common these days. Keep doing what works. Avoid common pitfalls and save for the future. You will be glad you did.

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wow, di ako makap-react ng maayos. pero it seems madami na ang galit about this. how dare the writes make some off-hand comment like that. such ignoramuses...

big girls don't cry

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I hope you know, I hope you know
That this has nothing to do with you
It's personal, myself and I
We've got some straightenin' out to do
And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket
But I've got to get a move on with my life
It's time to be a big girl now
And big girls don't cry
Don't cry

The path that I'm walking
I must go alone
I must take the baby steps 'til I'm full grown, full grown
Fairytales don't always have a happy ending, do they?
And I foresee the dark ahead if I stay

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~ Fergie

head over feet...

9 years and 6 months ago, this song faintly crept from joanna ang's room into my mind...

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I had no choice but to hear you

You stated your case time and again

I thought about it

You treat me like I'm a princess

I'm not used to liking that

You ask how my day was

You've already won me over in spite of me

Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet

Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are

I couldn't help it

It's all your fault

Your love is think and it swallowed me whole

You're so much braver than I gave you credit for

That's not lip service

You are the bearer of unconditional things

You held your breath and the door for me

Thanks for your patience

You're the best listener that I've ever met

You're my best friend

Best friend with benefits

What took me so long

I've never felt this healthy before

I've never wanted something rational

I am aware now

I am aware now

~ Alanis

You know you're getting old when... (shamelessly grabbed from MAC) =P

Mac! I just had to copy this! Mega in-denial na nakaka-relate na ako. LOL! xD

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1. Your houseplants are actually alive.

2. Having sex in a twin bed is out of the question.

3. You keep more food than air in the fridge. >> and you learn to cook too, something that is actually edible

4. 6:00 a.m is when you get up, not when you go to bed.

5. You attend weddings instead of debuts. >> at mga binyag

6. There are fewer people in the office you call kuya or ate. >> and more people call you ms... or ma'm... (sarap sapakin)

7. Your friends marry and divorce instead of “hook up” and “break up.”

8. You go from 130 days of vacation time to 14.

9. Jeans no longer qualify as “dressed up.”

10. You’re the one calling the tanod because those %&@# kids next door won’t stop the party at 3 AM.

11. Your titos and titas ask you when the wedding is >> everytime they friggin see you. and not only that, they tell you to hurry the hell up para di mapanis ang mga egg cells. geeez. talk about pressure).

12. You still remember when Madonna had cones in her boobs. >> and her "like a virgin" video

13. Your budget allocations include rent and utilities, and don't include photocopy - Philo handouts anymore.

14. Your favorite singers have started releasing "Greatest Hits" compilations.

15. Sleeping on the couch makes your back hurt.

16. You take naps.

17. Dinner and a movie is the whole itinerary for Saturday night instead of the beginning of one.

18. Staying up late was something you shouldn't do but you did, anyway.

19. You go to the drug store for ibuprofen and antacid, not condoms and pregnancy tests. >> umm....

20. A PhP300 bottle of wine is no longer “pretty good shit.” (I remember Maha and Rica with this)

21. You actually eat breakfast food at breakfast time. >> and you've grown averse to McDo breakfast meals too

22. “I just can’t drink the way I used to” replaces “I’m never going to drink that much again.”

23. 90% of the time you spend in front of a computer is for real work.

24. You drink at home to save money before going to a bar.

25. When you find out your friend is pregnant you congratulate her, instead of thinking of it as THE scandal of the century.

SILENCE

This is one of the many memorable sections in Hillary Clinton's autobiog "Living History", my MRT reading material for the past month...

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Too many women in too many countries
speak the same language of silence.

My grandmother was always silent, always aggrieved.
Only her husband had the cosmic right (or so it was said)
to speak and be heard.

They say it is different now.
(After all, I am always vocal and my grandmother thinks I talk too much)
But sometimes I wonder.

When a woman shares her thoughts, as some women do,
graciously, it is allowed.

When a woman fights for power, as all women would like
to, quietly or loudly, it is questioned.

And yet, there must be freedom — if we are to speak

And yes, there must be power — if we are to be heard.

And when we have both (freedom and power) let us now be
understood.

We seek only to give words to those who cannot speak
(too many women in too many countries)

I seek to forget the sorrows of my grandmother's silence.

~ ANASUYA SENGUPTA

Top 20 Hot Female Athletes

currently my role models. see them at Barstool Sports.

Mejo "macho" (to the point of being bastos) nga lang ang tone ng article. But he may be telling the truth.

These are chicks of brawn and beauty. So who says that these two should be mutually exclusive?

Case in point: Lokelani McMichael (triathlon)

enviable hotness.

If I had my life to live over

"If I had my life to live over,

I'd dare to make more mistakes next time. I'd relax;

I'd limber up.

I would be sillier than I have been this trip.

I would take fewer things seriously.

I would take more chances.

I would climb more mountains and swim more rivers.

I would eat more ice cream and less beans.

I would perhaps have more actual troubles, but I'd have fewer imaginary ones.

You see, I'm one of those people who lived sensibly and sanely hour after hour, day after day. Oh, I had my moments, and if I had to do it over again, I'd have more of them. In fact, I'd try to have nothing else. Just moments, one after the other, instead of living so many years ahead of each day. I've been one of those persons who never goes anywhere without a thermometer, a hot water bottle, a raincoat, and a parachute. If I had it to do over again, I would travel lighter than I have.

If I had my life to live over again, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dance; I would ride more merry-go-rounds. I would pick more daisies.

~ Nadine Stair (attributed, probably erroneously)"

If I love You...

I’m up there waiting for you to come down the aisle

And I know that you don’t want to come

I know you don’t want to come

But that you’ll come anyway because you love me

and if I love you

if I love

You

not the woman that I’m trying to make you be

not the woman that I hope you’d become

but you

if I did, I wouldn’t be up there waiting for you
I would be letting you go.

… I really wish that you didn’t think

I wish that you knew.

~ Preston Burke

Grey's Anatomy

Didn't We Almost Have It All

S03E25

Burke’s Wedding Vows

I could promise to hold you and cherish you

I could promise to be there in sickness and in health

I could say till death do us part

But I won’t

Those vows are for optimistic couples

The ones full of hope

And I do not stand here on my wedding day

optimistic or full of hope

I am not optimistic, I am not hopeful

I am sure

I am steady

And I know

I am a heart man

I take them apart, I put them back together

I hold them in my hands

I am a heart man

So this I am sure

you are my partner, my lover, my very best friend

My heart, my heart beats for you

And on this day, the day of our wedding, I promise you this

I promise you to lay my heart in the palm of your hands

I promise you

Me

~ Preston Burke

Grey's Anatomy

Didn't We Almost Have It All

S03E25

my favorite Christina Yang moment

I was right

I swear I believed what I did was right

I don’t want you to forgive me

Frankly I’d find it patronizing if you did

Because while I know I was right

You think I’m wrong

Which doesn’t matter

Because I’m in this

I’m in this for the long haul

And I’m in this to finish the race

So if that means I don’t win this one

Then fine, I don’t win

You win.

~ Christina Yang

Grey’s Anatomy: Great Expectations

S03E13

... it's the school I CHOOSE.

today, the Eagles lost against the Archers ...

why does the basketball team have this psychological problem? Just when the team makes a big win, a bigger slump is almost always sure to follow. I have noticed this pattern for years now, starting when the team got strong circa late-1990's (nung nasa college pa ako). And this problem persists even with the string of stellar coaches and players.

Is it a problem of over-confidence? Caving in the pressure to perform? Angst or pamimilosopiya about not deserving the win? Kulang sa libog or sa Viagra? Or baka sobra naman tapos naubos dahil nag-celebrate ng panalo?

It's clearly not a physical problem. It's all in their heads.

heck, win or lose, it's the school I CHOOSE. ANIMO!

nothing more needs to be said.