jivy | 
06 9th, 2008| 
happy 9th monthsary sweet, mwah! ikaw pa din ang original na labs ko inde si niccolo kaya wag ka ng magselos 
hahaha! wla na akong makitang mas cute mo na pic kaya ito na lang ang ginamit ko 
LOVE YOU MORE Pare!!!
Jun
9
Apr
25
ang saya ng naging bakasyon ko sa pinas and now it’s my family and nestle’s family’s turn to vacay here in cambodia and vietnam!
last april 21 we flew from manila going to ho chi minh city, vietnam to have a couple of days vacation at my pap’s crib, we weren’t able to roam much and enjoy the city for we don’t have much time and to think that we haven’t gotten enough sleep! boohoo!!!
what we did is palengke tour at cho tan binh in the morning with mama, mami deng, inah and nica. mami deng enjoyed the fruits that’s sold and even bought a lot becoz of their gigantic sizes, hehe! they even enjoyed the food trip that we had. They tasted bun bo hue (which is one of my fave noodles), local taho na merong coconut milk, leche flan with coffee syrup, tra da, and banh mi 
tapos bumili kami ng karpa for lunch and some veggies para terno sa ulam…ang saya ng naging palengke tour un nga lang sobrang init ng weather.
we went home afterwards and mama started to cook lunch while we and the kids played and do our own stuffs. later in the afternoon we went to maximark to buy some groceries for nico - kasi ba naman un mga immigration officers sa naia kinonfiscate un iba naming dala, eh most pa naman nung mga nakuha ay para kay nico kaya naman namili pa kami ng konti para naman masulit na din un gala namin. then we went to the city and bought our tickets going to phnom penh, cambodia. last trip na un kinuha namin para naman pagdating namin sa cambodia off na sila pong at masusundo na kami ng ayos. 6 hours din ang madugong byahe, kaya talagang nakakapagod. nagdinner din kami sa kfc ng magutom na ang mga bata tapos pumunta kami sa ben tanh market para mamili ng konting souvenirs…past 10 na kami ng makauwi sa bahay, lahat nga ng sakay ng taxi tulog dahil sa pagod, hehe!
on our way to cambodia which was very strenuous dahil sa dami ng dala namin, we tried all our efforts para mabuhat lahat un, even andrea and aaron helped pulling their trolley bags to lessen the weight that we have. nahihiya man ako sa mga kasama ko wla naman akong magawa kasi di ko sila matulungan ng husto gawa ng preggy ako 
pero nagawa pa din namin, ang kapalit nga lang sakit ng katawan, tsk tsk
the kids are getting impatient on the way, di naman kasi sila sanay sa mahabang byahe, kung tutuusin mas mahaba pa ung byahe sa bus papuntang cambodia kesa dun sa eroplano papuntang vietnam. after 6 hrs we reached phnom penh and there nestle plus the whole gang welcomed us…syempre sila na ang nagbuhat ng lahat ng mga gamit namin no, 3 boxes lang naman un na malalaki plus 12 bags na malalaki din…kawawa din sila after kasi binuhat nila un mga gamit namin hanggang 4th floor kung san kami nakatira.
nagdinner kami tapos nag ayos ng konti then nagpahinga na kami kasi me pasok ako the next day. im happy na andito sila with us. mama and papa will follow but im not sure yet as to when they’ll get here, but i hope soon. syempre nag moments din kami ni sweet kasi 10 days kaming di nagkita. i seldom tell him how much i love him but that night i dont need to say anything more, i know deep inside of me that he’s the guy that im going to spend the rest of my life with…im just way too lucky to have him
Apr
14
im back to philippines and there’s nothing like being home!
dumating ako sa bahay around 7am, nakita na nga ako agad ni mama kaya tuwang tuwa sya na nakarating na ako sa bahay. konting kwentuhan then i called mommy deng agad to inform na andito na ako sa pinas. after a while nag breakfast na ako ng fave ko na palabok pagkatpos umidlip ng konti dahil kina boss nick naman ako maglalunch! past 12nn na ng makarating kami sa apartment nila nepo, ang sarap ng lunch na niluto ni boss nick - sinigang na lechon na baboy! the best!!!! ang dami ko ngang nakain, hehe!!!
halos maghapon na kami dun sa kanila, nagkwentuhan tapos inayos un booking then namili ng konti sa palengke, nagpabeauty sa f salon and umuwi na sa bahay…nakakapagod din ang maghapon gawa ng sobrang init…but di ko na ininda un dahil happy naman ako na makasama ulit ang family ko…
before i forget, i wanna say thanks to my pongsky for fixing my blog. ang ganda na nya ngaun plus the fact na me sarili na akong domain, hehe! cheap kasi ako ayaw kong bumili love u long time for being the best partner in crime 
Oct
25
Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.
Aug
21
i’ve been very moody these past days. it’s swinging up and down that i’m kinda afraid that my friends think i’m nuts! it’s been a bad week for me….i’ve been jealous, annoyed, taken for granted, worried, naive, numb (sometimes) and soooo sensitive with all the things happening around. i dunno if i’m just over reacting but i’m pretty definte with the things that i want, and not having them frustrates me a lot
sometimes, life is so hard that i feel like giving up whenever i can’t stand the trial anymore. but why surrender, when there are people around, willing to help in times of confusion.
i may be in a crossroad now but there’s no way of giving up. i still have tonnes of things to accomplish for myself and to my family. yet, i know, God will give me the happiness that i always ask…..who knows, it may be soon! wink wink
Apr
21
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There’s a feeling people get from a good kiss that’s just hard and just hard to explain. |
| Women compare it to “melting butter” and being “hit by a wave,” according to a recently conducted online survey. Men describe it as similar to “vibrations at a concert” or a “three pointer at the buzzer to win the NCAA basketball tournament,” according to the same survey, sponsored by SMINT Powermints in conjunction with the release of the Drew Barrymore movie Never Been Kissed. |
| On the surface, the SMINT sponsored survey appears to be more of a cheesy product promotion than a strict scientific survey. Let’s face it, how can anyone compare a good kiss to a buzzer beater to win the NCAA championship when there is probably nothing that compares to hitting the game-winning shot? And for the guy that does that, there would probably be a lot more than just kissing going on after the game.
That’s where the science of kissing comes in. Experts believe there is a whole lot of physiology behind the warm and fuzzy feelings that accompany a good kiss. It’s all about dopamine, neurotransmitters, pleasure receptors and the like. |
| Feelings of passionate love, often but not always a contributing factor to a really good kiss, are believed to stimulate the same type of brain activity as parachuting, bungee jumping, distance running or other sports activities, says Marta Miana, a UNLV psychology professor specializing in sexuality and health psychology. |
| In a nutshell, these types of activities cause the brain to experience a surge in norepinephrine, dopamine and phenylethylamine (or just PEA to some), Dr. Miana explains. These neurotransmitters attach to the so-called pleasure receptors in the brain to create feelings of euphoria, giddiness, elation and the like. Components in amphetamine drugs are similar to these same neurotransmitters, which is why these drugs create similar feelings, according to modern science.
Any of these activities can be addictive, because the pleasure receptors crave a certain level of the different neurotransmitters. For a variety of reasons believed both genetic and environmental, some people are more susceptible than others to certain types of addictions–drugs, alcohol, skiing, shopping and maybe even sex–based on the type of neurotransmitters the activities produce and the brain craves. |
| So you’re a guy. You feel the firm touch of your girlfriend’s full, soft lips pressed tightly upon your own. Maybe there’s even a little tongue involved. You’re feeling pretty good. And you want more. |
| Does that make you a sex addict?
Not necessarily. Is sexual addiction a bona fide disease or just a scam that psychologists created to justify research and book sales? There apparently is no clear answer. The National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity contends that addiction to sexual activity can be just as destructive to an individual as chemical dependency. “For most people, sex enhances the quality of life,” according to a 1991 NCSAC report posted on this agency’s well-designed and seemingly credible Internet website. “However, about 3 percent to 6 percent of Americans have sexual addiction. Through their addiction, they may injure themselves physically, experience psychological distress, lose their livelihood and ruin meaningful relationships. “Sexual addiction often coexists with chemical dependency, and untreated sexual addiction contributes to relapse to chemical use. These patients not only endanger themselves but also put their loved ones at risk for AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.” Dr. Miana is like many psychologists with reservations about characterizing sexual addiction as a bona fide disease. For someone involved in a monogamous, loving relationship with his or her spouse, there may be no such thing as too much sex. However, compulsive sex often leads to conduct that is immoral, like extramarital affairs, or even illegal, like solicitation of prostitution, pedophilia or worse. And engaging in compulsive behavior often leaves a person with feelings of remorse or guilt. Dr. Miana declines to pass moral judgment on others, but she believes a person should seek help for compulsive sex if they start to feel bad about their conduct and/or engage in activity that harms others. “If a person is feeling badly about it, then they have a problem,” she says. “If they don’t feel bad, and they aren’t doing anything injurious to themselves or others, then that is not a problem that needs psychological |
Mar
27
Sex expert Tracey Cox, author of Supersex, challenges the four most popular myths about men and their bodies. Take a guess—are these commonly held beliefs about sex true or false?
Bald men have stronger sex drives. True. We do know that testosterone is linked with hair loss. And of course testosterone is the chemical responsible for the male sex drive.
Having sex negatively affects athletic performance. False. There is absolutely no evidence to support this one. In fact, it could help because sex can help release those pre-game nerves.
Big hands, big nose, big feet = big penis. False. There’s no scientific proof of this whatsoever. African-American men have the biggest penises. True. Research confirms that Asian men are the smallest, followed by Caucasians, with African-American men being the largest.
Even More Sex Trivia…
- The average man can keep an erection for around 40 minutes, even though he might not last that long. The average woman takes about 20 minutes to climax from oral sex.
- The average man gets around seven erections a day. Sadly, five of those are in his sleep.
- The average speed of ejaculation is 28 mph.
- Sex is healthy. There’s more protein in the average ejaculation than there is in a medium-sized pork chop.
Mar
27
Kathy Freston, author of The One: Finding Soul Mate Love and Making it Last shares her rules for finding true love.
There is potential for soul mate love all around us at every moment. It is a matter of recognizing the connection, sensing the “charge” of energy, and then cultivating a relationship that will take us beyond our present limitations. A soul mate brings us enormous joy and fulfillment, but even more importantly, soul mates lead us into our life’s lessons. They get under our skin and push our buttons. They inspire us to look at who we are and where we need to grow.
Whether single, married, or somewhere in between, we can begin practicing masterful ways
of relating with whomever stands before us, and in this way, we become better and more enlightened human beings. We can become the love we want to find; we can source it from within.
1. Seeing your partner through the lens of love rather than fear automatically elevates the relationship to a higher plane. When you can get quiet and note when you are projecting fear, you can make the adjustment to see through a different filter. So often we feel indignant or incensed, but upon closer inspection we will find that we are really afraid. Once we assume our partner’s core goodness rather than focusing on their “guilt,” they will be more free to show us their best, which accelerates the process of shifting our perspective from one of blame and anxiety to one of acceptance and peace.
2. Being willing to forgive yourself and your partner, and to make amends when necessary is an ongoing process of cleanup. We all make mistakes; it’s human. But when we hold fast to a grudge it eats away at our sense of peace and serenity. If you aren’t willing to forgive, you might ask yourself what habit of ego you’re attached to. Do you want to continue life with unresolved issues hanging over you?
When we take a stand and refuse to let go of something, we can always find evidence to justify it. Or we can try to make peace. Instead of blaming or making excuses, we can clean things up and move forward. This is not an excuse for staying in a dysfunctional situation, but an opportunity to see innocence. Once we do that, we gain—or give—freedom to move out of a “stuck” place.
3. Relaxing when times get tough; assuming that “this too shall pass” allows you to roll with the punches. If you know things will inevitably arise to challenge you, you can be more detached when they do. Problems become worse when we dig in our heels and try to force a solution. By relaxing into whatever struggle arises, we remain flexible and open to inspiration and insight.
Even if you have a hard time letting go, you can at least observe yourself taking things very seriously, which in itself helps to detach you from the experience of anxiety. Whatever is happening now won’t be happening a year from now, so just keep breathing through the situation and see if you can take things a little less seriously.
4. Seeing in the dynamic of the relationship the reflection of what you need to learn helps bring you back to what is important. Sometimes we get lost in the chatter of day-to-day patterns and lose sight of the soul’s mandate to bring us closer to realizing our Oneness. The best way to see where we need to work on things is to observe who we are and what we do within the context of a relationship. Any time you recognize your impulse to create distance rather than intimacy, you can make the adjustment and get back on track.
This relationship, as with all relationships, is part of a curriculum to evolve into our highest potential. We come to know ourselves by how we interact with our partner, and by so doing we come to know Spirit.
5. When you don’t know how to handle a problem, pray and meditate, surrendering the decisions to Spirit Praying and meditating aligns your limited energy with that which is all-powerful. Of course we don’t have all the answers, but by consigning our limitations to our Higher Power, our burden is lifted. We need to be accountable for our words and actions and be willing to work through where we are stuck. We need to stay present and forgive. Beyond that, our creative power is fueled by Spirit. By praying, we ask for help and guidance; by meditating we clear our minds so that the answer will become apparent. By moving aside, we create an opening for God to work miracles in ways we could never imagine.
6. Honoring your partner’s path and allow them the space to find their own way sends a clear message of respect. People need to work things out in their own manner and in their own time. If you try to help where help is not requested, you are signaling your lack of belief in your partner. If you back off and assume someone is strong and intelligent, strength and intelligence are what they will likely find.
Although we are all on this path of realization and expansion together, each of us is unique in our lessons to be learned; the way you do something might be totally different than how someone else needs to process a situation. Rest assured that Spirit is at work in all of our lives, and give yourself a rest from overseeing your partner’s personal business.
7. Keeping up your personal growth work means you will keep your mind sharp and your awareness keen. Read, study, and attend lectures; don’t rest on the laurels of what you think you already know. The moment we think we have it all figured out is the moment things will come crashing down around us. Arrogance leaves no room for intimacy or growth, and is certainly not part of a spiritual curriculum. When you immerse yourself in learning, you will always have new skills and interests to apply to a relationship, and thus the relationship will always feel fresh and relevant.
8. Following the path of your own creativity keeps you attuned to that which moves and inspires you. As you indulge your creative side, you become less dependent on your partner to feel whole. Creative energy is the force that breaks new ground. To sustain love, we need to continually fuel whatever inspires us on the deepest level. Also, creativity balances out the egoic and intellectual side of life; it teaches us to play and have fun. When we engage our passions, we radiate passionate energy and thus maintain the interest of our partner as well as having your own sense of fulfillment.
9. Staying present keeps us in the moment which is where life is. Life does not exist in future predictions or past grievances; all we have for sure is right here and right now. Every moment teaches us something, and if we are busily trying to change or control something we miss the grace intended for us.
By allowing the sacred mystery to unfold without trying to tamper with it, we can move through anything with much more ease and simplicity. As we cease resisting, any so-called negative situation or emotion will have the space to work out. And by the same token, when we are completely alert and aware in any given moment, we are open to the subtle miracles happening all around us. By staying present, we will see our partner for who they are; we will hear clearly their communication and respond to it astutely.
10. Being grateful for what you have zeros in on what is working, which in turn magnetizes more of the same. Where you put your focus is where you direct your creative intention; so if you want abundance, be grateful for the vitality you have now. If you want a soulful relationship, be grateful for the soulful moments. Gratitude is like a seed you plant; it grows more as it is watered and nourished. Show your partner what you appreciate in them and let them know that they have a positive effect in your life. The acknowledgement of good will call forth more of the same.
Mar
16
The percentage of couples divorcing is getting higher and higher as time pass by. Fiscals are earning more money out of it, children are adapting to the idea that being divorced is totally OK, it becomes a habit (sometimes)….but why do we have to let this thing happen to us if we can find a good formula for staying together. Isn’t is nice to be with our love one for the rest of our lives? Arguments are part of the relationship. You can’t escape it! It’s the major reason why couples usually end up separated. Next time you have an argument with your partner and you can’t reach an easy conclusion, agree to disagree and move on. Apparently you’ll have a better chance of staying together in the long term. According to Sydney University mathematician Dr Clio Cresswell, couples who compromise the least usually stay together the longest. She says that a conversation between a couple will always be bursting with patterns, just like in mathematics. “Studying newlyweds’ conversations revealed a similarity in the equations of the couples that were still together six years down the track.” Mathematics is showing that those who stand their ground in those early disputes will have a better outcome.
