Turning Back Time...

Last weekend, I saw the Zac Efron movie 17 Again with my good friend Lei. Well, we're not really Efron fans however, we were looking for a feel good movie and the Efron movie was said to be a cheesefest so it was the perfect choice. The other option was Friday the 13th and we weren't really in the mood to get scared that day.

So the movie is definitely something you have seen before... Think Never Been Kissed or 13 Going 30 and movies of the like... Basically, it's about getting a second chance in life, going back to the part when you thought you made the worst life-altering decision that turned your world upside down. The decision that you have lived to regret every single day of your life.

The movie will make you think. If ever you get the chance to go back to a specific point in your life... Rewind your life and then go to the part when you think you made the wrong choice. Only this time, you already know the outcome of the 1st option but you now have the 2nd option which you have lived to think should have been your choice all along. Will you do it? Again, this was the life-changing decision you have lived to regret.

I thought about it... and yes, there are definitely decisions made that could have been better had I known what the outcome would be. There are regrets on what might have beens have I chosen the "would be" better option. A lot of tsk tsks on knowing the moment you made the decision, you should have opted to pick the other choice. But then, that's a part of life, right?
And I think it's one of the best parts of living. You live, you learn.

Every mistake you make will be the lesson you earn.

So if given the chance to turn back time and live my life differently... would I do it? The idea is very tempting but I will have to say NO.

I have made bad decisions but at the time I made those decisions, they were the right ones for me. They were the choices that made sense and made me happy.

We only liVe life once and we just have to maximize each day. Good or bad decisions, Don't live to regret each one made.

VIVI BENE, RIDI SPESSO, AMA TANTO!
(Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Deeply)

Horoscope for the Day!

You will receive a beautiful, extravagant gift today, although it won't be a material item -- someone will give you the gift of understanding. They'll help you 'get it.' You are developing a significant appreciation for the subtle connections people can make -- when two strangers can look each other in the eye and make an instant connection. A seemingly innocent conversation that is meant to kill time will plant an idea in your head that you will be tossing around for days.

I woke up early today and it's a Sunday! I was surprised myself. So while waiting for my alarm to sound off before I get up and start my day (this is a rare occassion!), I logged in and played mafia wars and out of nothing more productive to search, I checked my horoscope. The last time I checked my astrology reading was last January (that's the start of the year so I kinda believed in that type of crap, new year, new beginnings stuff).

So this is what my horoscope for the day, as per msnbc.com... Interesting??? I thought so too. The gift of understanding? I am not understanding enough? Hmnnn.. Instant connections? Well... That should be interesting.

I didn't know that checking my horoscope could start my Sunday well. :D

I just heard my alarm... Time to rise and shine! Good morning!

My roommates!

I was inspired by Etl's new room that I took pictures of my "roommies". They are the best roommates ever! Never complaining and always cute and cuddly.

Working on Holy days!

I have been working holy week holidays for more than 5 years now and it always felt the same but this year it was totally crappy. Probably because most of my non work friends are on vacation somewhere or just enjoying the boredom that holy week brings. So while we were slaving away for the holiday pay, they were just having fun with their vacations or simply not doing anything.

At work with our uber boring work atmosphere, I talked with my friends and we reminisced the days when we were much younger and holy week was a holiday when we didn't really have anything to do. We didn't have cable tv then and parents/grandparents don't even allow radio so we're stuck with the deafening silence or the monotonous sound of "pabasa" or "pasyon" (that's how we call it in our province). The traditional "visita iglesia" on Maundy Thursdays and good old "prusisyon" on Good Fridays. Those were the days...
One of my friends shared that they were not even allowed to take a bath on Good Friday... and that is something I cannot remember. Holy week usually falls in the summer and it's freaking hot so I guess my parents did not observe that "no shower" tradition.

Busy Makati was soooo not buzzing on Thursday and Friday. I got in the office in a record-reaking 12mins -- from my house -- going down 4 flights of stairs, getting a cab and going up to our office. Most of the elevators were undergoing maintenance but I was still inside the office in 12mins. That was really fast! That was the only fascinating thing that happened during my work on the holidays. That was a moment to remember.

I was so bored that I took pictures of the carpark -- view from my window. It's crappy too. Kind of how we felt while working.

I hope next year goes differently.

one more thought...

Sometimes the questions are simple
but the answers are complicated.
-- Dr. Seuss

XOXO

I'm not a stop along the way.
I'm a destination.
And if you refuse to come,
I'm gonna need to find a replacement.
- Blair Waldorf

Don’t Let Me Stop You

This is one of the songs on the new Kelly Clarkson album that I recently downloaded.
I love love love Kelly's new album...

Don’t Let Me Stop You

I used to be a little bit shy, I kept my deepest feelings inside
Speaking up to you about my emotions has always been hard
But this just can't wait, tonight I feel a little bit brave
So I won't let one more day pass without me explaining what we are

This is gonna sound kinda silly
But I couldn't help but notice
The last time you kissed me
You kept both eyes open
Baby, can you tell me what does that mean?
If you're looking all over your shoulder
Then you don't need to be with me
And I don't need to hold on

Don't let me stop you from doing what you wanna do
You don't wanna stick, trust me it's cool
Take no chance gettin' over you
No, no, don't let me stop you, if you wanna leave, baby you can leave
Just don't pretend that you're into me
If it ain't true, no, don't let me stop you

A lot of things I can take, gotta high threshold for pain
But let's get one thing straight, I'm not down to share you with anyone
If that's not what you're looking for, nice knowing you, but there's the door
Cause I know that I can find someone to give me what I want

This is gonna sound kinda silly
If you're looking over your shoulder
Then you don't need to be with me
And I don't need to hold on

Even if I end up broken hearted, I won't lie
I don't wanna hear goodbye, but other way I'll be alright