What Color of Flower Are You?

You Are a Blue Flower

A blue flower tends to represent peace, openness, and balance. At times, you are very delicate like a cornflower. And at other times, you are wise like an iris. And more than you wish, you're a little cold, like a blue hydrangea.

What Color Flower Are You?

Random Thoughts

.... I miss my mom, wonder how she's feeling now....

.... I miss my sister, I miss our non-stop kwentuhan and gossipping almost about everyone and everything....

.... I miss my brother, can't wait to ask him about his new job, new found friends and what's the latest and coolest games in PS3....

.... I hope I'd wake up on time and not be late....

.... Pavarotti is dead?? I didnt know that....

....Where will we spend Valentines day....

....Hold it, I'll just go downstairs and check what's in the fridge....

....1 month to go until graduation, wonder what's in store for me as soon as they hand me the freakin' diploma....

....I miss Tapioca....

....Why can't we have Coldstone here in P.I.??....

.... I have to make up for Philippine History....

.... My back hurts, urghhhh....

.... I'd better go to Galleria and have my monthly body spa...

.... I will host mother's-in-law surprise birthday party on Saturday.. wish me luck everyone!...

.... I think I believe Jun Lozada....

.... Gotta go, its 11pm and I'm getting sleepy...

.... Ciao!....

Just Wondering...

This will be our 6th Valentine's together..

I just wonder how my husband will surprise me this Valentine's day... Hmm.. What will he give this time? An iPod maybe??! Gee.. I wish! I just can't wait.. Don't you worry guys, I'll keep you posted... (wink)

Valentine's Day Survival Guide

Plan Ahead

With a little advance planning, you can save yourself a lot of stress and ensure a fun and romantic Valentine's Day--one where you won't be stuck without a reservation or paying too much for a rush delivery of flowers. It goes without saying, but restaurants are flooded with reservation requests for that night, so book early at your favorite romantic spot, or at that hot new bistro. If you leave yourself a little more time, you can also find a more personal gift, such as cuff links, a locket or a watch engraved with your lover's initials or a special message. It doesn't have to be about how much you spend, either: Putting a little time in can make a gift that is far more personal and meaningful than flowers, roses, candy, and even jewelry. Consider framing a photograph of the two of you, writing a silly love poem or making a scrapbook of photos and mementos of your relationship. Or just plan to make dinner at home, complete with champagne and candlelight; find recipes for chocolate fondue (great for sharing!) and everything else you need here "http://www.epicurious.com/" . Finally, you don't have to wait for Valentine's Day to be romantic--give small gifts, flowers or leave notes in the days leading up to the holiday and you'll distinguish yourself from all those bouquets sent to the office on the 14th.

Big Spender

Though flowers, candy and chocolate are among the most common (and relatively inexpensive) gifts, and the true spirit of the holiday is not about how much money you spend, some of you may decide you want to shell out a little bit more for a gift--after all, nothing is too good for that special someone. For those with unlimited means--a jet? a private island?--pick from this list of outrageously expensive Valentine's Day gifts. An unusual find, such as an antique piece of jewelry, a vintage designer dress or jacket or a first-edition book, may be worth that extra money (and time) for the impact it makes. As for jewelry, diamonds are always in style for women, even if they're not going on a certain finger. Alternatively, book a long weekend away at a secluded country inn, or some fabulously exotic locale. For suggestions, check out this selection of romantic destinations.

Last Minute

Fortunately for procrastinators, the old stand-bys--flowers, candy, or at the very least a card--are all available until almost the very last minute. Those don't have to be your only options, however; you can pull out a successful Valentine's Day with just a bit more effort in the home stretch. Although the restaurants may be booked, and you might not have the time or energy to cook, you can pull together a romantic night at home just by ordering in your favorite takeout, lighting some candles and putting on some music. Afterwards, watch a romantic movie--for tips, see our list of favorites [link to Movies section]--or play Twister, Scrabble or another silly board game. For a card, skip all the canned, commercial messages and buy a blank card; it doesn't take too much time to write your own personal message inside, and it will mean far more. For inspiration, peruse this list of the

100 Greatest Love Poems or, even better, run to your local bookstore and pick up a book of love poetry (which makes a great last-minute gift). Shakespeare's sonnets, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, W.H. Auden and Pablo Neruda are just a few of the most reliable choices.

Anti-Valentine's Day

If you hate all the hoopla surrounding Valentine's Day, you're not alone. Recent years have seen a boom in the anti-Valentine's Day card and merchandise market, and you can even buy t-shirts promoting February 14th as "Singles Awareness Day." If you find yourself single on Valentine's Day, or if you're in a couple and still prefer to ignore the overzealous florists, jewelers, confectioners and card makers of the world, you can still make the most of the day--or at least get through it with minimal discomfort. Couples can take the low-key approach (maybe a quiet dinner at home, a movie or a concert) while like-minded single friends can organize an anti-Valentine's Day party or outing--no red or pink or chocolate allowed. Some cities even hold a large-scale anti-Valentine's Day event (search your local listings for information). And by all means, if you're single, don't hesitate to treat yourself to a great meal, a warm bath, a funny movie or something else equally comforting and indulgent. Above all, take comfort in the fact that February 14th is, in the end, just another day.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Happy 60th Surprise Birthday

A week from now my mother in law will be turning 60. We've been preparing a surprise birthday party for her since last month. Its funny because she was in "tampo mode" lately. She thinks that no one cares or even remembered that her 60th birthday is coming. If she only knew. I just hope that we can keep this secret until the actual day comes. Shhh....

I printed the invitations and they've been given away to some relatives, her friends and officemates already. I had to come up with a short but dedicative program by Wednesday for them to check. My husband's cousin and I were appointed to be the hosts.. thanks for some sites which I got most of the ideas from. It's going to be a Retro Party: Bringing Back the Fabulous 60's theme and we asked the guests to come dressed in their best retro outfit. I prepared 20 pieces of CD's and 10 DVD's of Hairspray and its soundtrack for the giveaways and prizes. We will give awards for the 1st 5 guests to come, 5 prizes for the guests in outfit, boxes of chocolates for the game winners.

We also booked the projector rental service because I created her an audio-visual presentation. It will be the highlight of the program, everyone will see her old kept pictures.

Mommy Lolit is the most hardworking person I knew. We hardly see her at home and at her age, its amazing how she can keep up with her work schedule. Mommy deserves the best party her children could ever give. I just wish she still doesn't have a nose to everything that we re planning for her. There will be a live band that she loves, and the selection of her favorite dish. Her childhood friends and highschool classmates, her family and significant people in her life will all be there.

Enjoy your party Mommy, you deserve all the happiness and blessings life can offer. Thank you for accepting me in the family. I'm very lucky to have you as a mother in law. Happy birthday!