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Ang mga MALALANDI daw pangit.

Kasi nga diba kaya nanlalandi kasi walang pumapatol.

-( KAPITAN eks dii )-

Tapos naglakad sia na ganito ang mukha..

He/She looks like…

You look like…

Pagkalampas niya…

AM PANGET EEH.

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This is just a trial post. I’m posting from my blackberry and checking if this app is working :)

Thursday, February 10,2011. At 10:30PM. My cousin Joseph Albert Diomampo died of aneurysm. It was a sudden death that took us all by surprise. Who knew those frequent headaches of his will spell his sudden death.

Seeing him in that coffin last night was just heart wrenching. It was painful to see the person you regard as a cousin, as a brother, lying there, cold and hard.

He was one of the first to visit me when I was born. He was around 4 years old when he first saw me. He was Kuya Joseph. He was one of my big brothers.

When he got married he asked me to be one of his bridesmaids. I was more than thrilled as it was my first time. He fulfilled his promise to me when he told me, “Dapat pamilya muna bago mga kaibigan. Dapat mga pinsan muna.”

He was someone who could make us laugh when he would tease Lola.

His death makes us realize once more that life can be short for us people. We never know when our time has run out and we have to leave.

I will forever miss him and love him as my brother.

I am actually on a rest day as I write this. I probably will still be in 2 more days because of all the things I need to do for my new job. Mental note: It’s hard to switch jobs but it’s all gonna be worth it.

Last time I checked (yesterday), I was already at Level 2 Day 1 of the 30 Day Shred. Level 2 is just murder. It’s killing my butt and my hamstrings and my thighs. This will probably shred me to pieces. In no time. I also think this will give me the work out I need to shred more of my thighs and monster calves. I tried 2 circuits of Jillian Michael’s Blast Fat Boost Metabolism video on my last day of Level 1. I’m planning to add two to three circuits to my 30 Day Shred workout because instead of weight loss I am seeing a weight gain. BUT! Yes, that’s a big BUT. Pun intended. :P Moving on. I have seen a big change in my body in terms of how my clothes fit. My big, bulging belly is now down to some chubby flabs. My monster thighs look more toned but they are still monsters. I’d like to call them monsterrific by the way. My arms are stronger (I can do push ups now!). Double chin is fading if not gone. And my face is a tad smaller. :P I am happy because I see results and that is just 10 days into the workout. There are 20 more days of exercising and I plan to religiously stick to it. This is better than any slimming concoction I’ve tried in years and that’s saying something with all I’ve tried, namely:

1. Lightsome

2. Slimina

3. Zhen de Shou

4. Leisure 18 Slimming Coffee

5. Fashion Slimming Coffee

Yes, I slimmed down with those but the rebound was just terrible. I would always be in a worse shape when I stopped.

Will be blogging about this again when I can. :)

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Just finished a 20-minute session of level 1 of Jillian Michael’s 30-day shred. My muscles were screaming in pain the entire time. I never knew I had those friggin muscles to begin with. And boy, were my fats vibrating during the workout! I was scared I’d faint but I didn’t and I was glad Jillian Michaels was constantly barking out “encouraging” words. Plus, I appreciated the modification to the exercises. But not all routines had modifications. I loved the cardio and the abs workout were a break but they were still pretty hard to do. The best parts were strength exercises for the upper body and the lower body done at the same time. Like what Jillian Michaels said, to burn more calories you have to target more muscle groups.

I’ve also started to watch what I eat and I eat off this little bowl during all meals. If it doesn’t fit in that little bowl anymore, I ain’t gonna eat it.

Tomorrow is Day 2 and I’m really gonna do it again. :)

My thank you post to all the people who I’ve been fortunate to have met and spent time with this 2010.

To my college friends: I might not have seen all of you but I’ve somehow been updated about your goings-on through FB and Twitter. I’ve been missing you girls badly and I just wish I could see you all again. I miss H’s dorm, the night outs, the “run-away from the prof” moments, and all our other craziness. I was lucky to have worked in the same firm as two of you. I love you girls and God knows how badly I want to see you all again. :’)

To my SB girls: I miss you too! Tanee, ikaw lang ang madalas ko makita. I know busy ka Erika. Siyempre magiging doctor ka na. Basta pag free kayo text me. Tanee, you know isang text lang ako. Haha. Sana maulit ung mga jogging natin noh. And magmovie naman na tayo minsan. :) I love you both!

To my best buds, Al and Jay-R: Nothing beats a fieldwork with the two of you. I will always remember how we got lost on our way to our Cavite fieldwork. I will always love you guys as my two best buddies. Al, stay strong. :) Jay-R, don’t forget to tell me when you’re getting married! :)

To my kakulitan Tams, Treena, Pangsy, Bernbern: I never thought I’d get close to you girls during the last half of the year. You have been my source of laughs, of comfort, of encouraging words, and simply of smiles during those tough times. I will forever long for your company.

To my trip buddies Malin, Ms. D, Clei, Darcy: Thanks for the friendship outside the four walls of the firm (umabot pa nga sa maulan na HK). Thanks for being my trip buddies this year. I wouldn’t experience everything I did if not for your invitation to join a sudden booking decision for a trip to HK. Nag-enjoy ako kasama kayo and I am looking forward to more trips in the future. Darce, I hope you can join next time at maghanap na tayo ng Asianovela stars.

To my other office mates and batchmates: I had a great time working with you guys. It just got cut short because I had to leave but you know how much I enjoyed working with all of you. It was a privilege to have worked for a great firm. To my batchmates, it was a privilege to have learnt a lot with you during the numerous trainings we’ve had. It was honor to have worked with some of the most brilliant CPAs this country has ever produced.

To my soon-to-be in-laws: Nothing beats the feeling of acceptance and this past year mas pinaramdam niyo yun sa kin. I enjoyed all the trips, all the food, and all the laughs we had. I more than appreciate all the attention, all the kindness, and all the generosity that you have showered me. Mom, thanks for all the understanding, especially during those times when I needed it most. Ate Yum and Kuya Wayne, thanks for all the patience and for all the support, and for the power of the ring. lol. And for the Tory Burch. RJ and Kuya BJ and Ate Jes and Cheng, thanks for being my additional siblings. I’ve always wanted more siblings and thanks for being those additional ones for me. Tito Jun, Tito Butch, Tita Tet, Tita Nimfa, thanks for always being the coolest aunts and uncles around. Kuya and Abby, thanks for always being my company when Jet isn’t around. You’re the best little cousins ever. And to Nanay, for always giving me delicious food and for those heart-to-heart talk afternoons in your boutique.To Tita Peaches, Jok, and Jik, thanks for everything too! To Mama Beng, thanks for reading my crazy posts. To Ate Bubbles, thanks for being an inspiration to achieve fitness and a sexy body. :P

To my relatives: Thanks for accepting Jet and for showing him that he will be loved by our family. To my cool Diomampo cousins, thanks for all the times na atin atin lang muna na may bf na ako noon. Thanks for all the eat-outs, the kwentuhan, the laughs. Di man kami nakakasama madalas sa mga outing, babawi rin kami ni Mon next year, hopefully. To Tito Greg and Tita Lory, thanks for making this year’s Valentine’s day dream a dream come true for me and Jet. You are the best!

To my family: You are crazy and I am crazy. I love you to bits and I know you will always be there for me. I felt how hard it was to be away from you guys and to be in a foreign place, sick, tired, and having to put up with things that made me see red. You have been patient with me, driving me to Jet’s place, fetching me afterwards, driving me to the airport. To my Mama, who has always been there for me. Thanks for being the best Mama. For fetching me from the office when I had to go home late. And for everything else. You are simply the best Mama ever.

To Jet: Thanks for being the source of both my frustration and my happiness. You have no idea how much control you have over my life. I am here, I chose you. It’s just our fourth year together and I am praying and working for more years together with you. Thanks for constantly making me go on a high with being in love. And thanks for building dreams with me. I can only love you and love you more. Thanks Bhebi.

To those I have not been able to mention: I thank you for whatever lesson you have taught me this year. Jayson, Cielo, Gra, Ian (dela Cruz), Kutit, and everybody else. Thank you so much. I met you all for a reason. And I hope you learned something from me as much as I did from all of you.

This is the last day of 2010 and I must say this has been a very tough year for me. This is a recap of what has happened to me during the past year:

January:

• Watched Disney on Ice with my Bhebi and in-laws. :)
• Finally bought dumb bells
• Watched Sherlock Holmes with Bhebi
• Finally finished my L’Oreal engagement. My first ever PwC client. I was so happy with my work and I did not get a single coaching note
• Was sent on a one-day audit for Wyeth. Scared me a bit coz I was in an industrial park far away from civilization.
• Started on Nippon Express. Was torn between loving and hating the set-up. It was hard to work with people you tend to disagree with at times. And that’s putting it mildly.
• Got my first taste of how to perform an ACL CAATs testing

February

• Helped Ate Mich for her Chevron audits. I so love this engagement. The building I mean. And the free snacks.
• Worked on Concepcion Carrier for ITGCs. Had to ride a motorcycle just to get to their office. Hahaha.
• Watched the APO Hiking Society Valentine’s Day concert with Bhebi and my family. The best V-day ever!!
• Went to the Psychic Festival with Bhebi and Ate Yum.

March

• This was my financial audit month. Handled Robert Bosch for a week. The people there was just cool. I just pitied one of the staff who resigned. I suppose she was overworked.
• Was sent to Johnson and Johnson for two weeks. Glad I was with Phil. Again, it’s hard to put up with annoying people who you have to go on fieldwork with. I did enjoy this engagement though. Glad Sir Paul liked my job. :)
• Joined the Asia Pacific Chartering Services audit team for two weeks. Free Starbucks!! Free cable tv!! Lots of slack time!! :) The best ever!! :)

April

• RJ’s graduation!
• Mom and Kuya BJ arrived!
• Puerto Galera family trip with the in-laws!
• Dinner at Italiani’s! :)

May

• My birthday! Jet’s birthday! RJ’s birthday!
• IS Manila audit :)
• Voted for the first time
• Shopped for my goddaughter’s school supplies

June

• Sara Lee and Metro Lab audit with my best buds Al and Jay-R
• Training month

July

• Fieldwork at L’Oreal again for the interim review
• Abby’s birthday!
• Dinner with Tito Greg and Tita Lory at Sentro
• Jet, Cheng, and RJ’s DFA sched for their passports
• Fieldwork at MDI. A client to remember lol..

August

• Kuya Mike’s wedding. Brought Jet with me.
• Diomampo family weekend at Greenbelt
• Applied to EY and PwC Bahrain. Turned down PwC’s offer, chose to be with Bhebi instead. I’m not regretting any bit of that decision.

September

• HK-Macau trip with Bhebi and officemates!! Sobrang maulan. :( Will go back para makabawi
• Philip Morris audit. I hate cigarettes. A bit. :P
• Bayer audit! Love the hotel room working time with the team hehe. And the breakfast.
• Got detained by the Aviation Security for 5 hours. hahaha

October

• Juggling Bayer, Kraft, and PMFTC
• Mom and Kuya BJ are back
• Juan. The storm to remember.
• Flight to Brunei

November

• Week long Brunei fieldwork. I felt very independent and very sick. I realized I could drive!! Taught myself to drive an automatic car in 5 minutes! :)
• Kraft fieldwork with the two people I love the most: Tams and Pangsy! This was a very challenging time for the three of us.
• Filed my resignation. Finally.

December

• Our anniversary celebrated in Basa with the in-laws.
• Scouting for a new job. Wala pa rin naman. Hehe.
• Turned over my work.
• Found work at oDesk.
• Spent a day with Bhebi in Batangas. I so love him.
• Got my precious Tory Burch shoes from Ate Yum. And my VS brassieres too! :)

It has been a year full of challenges and it even felt like it crapped on me. It was a year that challenged my finances and how hard I could work and how fast I could think. It challenged my acting skills, my reasoning skills, and my judgment. And my driving skills, too. I learned how well I could deal with people, even foreigners. I learned to be on my own. I learned to suppress anger and tears. I learned how to be truly happy for another person. I learned how it is to sacrifice for the one you love. I learned how to navigate HK and Macau, barely using a map in the process. I learned how to be patient for 5 hours while being detained with Bhebi in the Aviation Security office for illegal possession of live ammunition. And I learned, too, on that day, that rings are indeed a source of power. :P

I just hope that next year will be a better year, like what the astrologers say. I am thankful for 2010 and all that I learned and how I grew this year. :)