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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Regine's Vow To Ogie

I just finished watching the Regine Velasquez-Ogie Alcasid wedding special on GMA-7. Regine has been one of my favorite icons growing up. I copied her short hair during high school and enjoyed being told that I looked like her, until she got bigger while I remained in my adolescent stick-thin body. I could relate in a lot of ways with Regine. Because she remained single for a very long time, I thought I was going to end up like her. I was wrong as I got hitched 3 years before she did. Incidentally, she got married to the love of her life on my birthday.

At 40, Regine finally settled down and tearfully pledged this touching vow to Ogie:

“Tinanong tayo ni Pastor kung bakit tayo magpapakasal. Mas madali raw kasi ang maging single. Pero, hindi. Dumating ka sa buhay ko, pagod na ako at malungkot na ako.

“Sinagot naman Niya ang dasal ko, at agad-agad! At ngayon na nga ang umpisa, ‘yun na nga ang pag-uumpisa ng pagpapa-cute mo sa akin. At in fairness sa iyo, cute na cute naman ako sa ‘yo.

“Simula nga noon hindi ko na maalala kung paanong nagsimulang ikaw na ang iniisip ko. And to quote the APO… (kinanta ni Regine ang stanza ng kanta ng APO).

“'Di ko malimutan kung kailan ako nagsimula na matutong ikaw lang ang mahalin. At 'di ko malimutan kung kailan ko natikman ang tamis ng iyong halik, yakap na napakahigpit, pag-ibig mong tunay hanggang langit. Ayan!”
Nagsimula na ngang umiyak si Regine habang sinasabi nitong may mga pagkakataong sumuko siya sa kanilang dalawa ni Ogie dahil sa hirap na nararamdaman niya.


“Simula sa araw na ito, ikaw na ang makakasama ko sa buong buhay ko. Alam kong magiging masaya at punung-puno ng tawanan at pagmamahalan ang magiging buhay ko kasama mo.

“May mga pagkakataong makakalimutan ko ang aking mga pangako. May mga sandaling hindi magiging mahaba ang aking pasensya. May mga panahong hindi kita maiintindihan. May mga araw na hindi kita maalagaan. May mga pangangailangan kang hindi ko maibibigay.

“May mga oras na magiging masungit ako nang wala lang, walang kadahilanan, pasensya na… hormones, saka 40 na malapit na ring mag-menopause (singit na pa-comedy na sabi ni Regine na tinawanan ng mga tao).

“Pasensya na mahal. Ngunit sa lahat ng mga kakulangan kong ito, hindi mababawasan ang pag-ibig ko sa iyo.

“Sabi ko nga kay Lord, kung hindi rin lang ikaw, ayoko nang magmahal kasi ayoko na nang iba, ikaw lang ang gusto ko.

“Mahal, sa lahat ng pinagdaanan natin ngayon naiintindihan ko na kung bakit kailangang mag-imbita tayo ng pagkarae-raeng (marami) tao. Pakainin, bigyan ng entertainment at bigyan ng regalo (nagpapatawang sabi pa rin ni Regine na tinawanan na naman ng mga tao).

“Para sa oras na pareho nating makalimutan ang ipinangako natin sa isa’t isa. Ito rin ang mga tao na magpapaalala sa atin para sa araw na ito.

“I love you. I’ve never felt so happy in my life.”


Saturday, December 25, 2010

Come To Me

Dear Universe,

Will posting these new Philippine currencies help attract my wish for prosperity and abundance? If it does, I hope to have a million-fold of all of these by next year.. especially more of the Php1000 bills. I have a lot of dreams that I intend to fulfill during this lifetime. Will you please help me achieve them by giving me the financial freedom to work on my goals? Thank you and Merry Christmas! :)

Love,
G


Monday, December 13, 2010

Checking What The Stars Say


Overview for this Month: Capricorn (All)

December 2010

You're large and in charge this month, dear Capricorn, although something comes to your attention that prompts you to make changes to your image. Your manner this month, from the 7-10 forward, can be a little intimidating if you're not careful. You are assertive and friendly on one hand, but a little secretive, aloof, and hard to read on the other. You are taking a temporary break from competitive energies and ambitions. They're not exactly on hold, but you are taking more time to think about what it is you want. Still, you have tremendous energy on your side. Tone down your manner if you can, for maximum success this month. A work matter comes to a head in the second half of the month. Emotions can run high, and you might worry a little more than is healthy. But this can also point to a peak if you handle it well.


Overview.


Until the 21st, the Sun continues to shine its light on your solar twelfth house. This is the time to listen to your intuition, to take a break from the hectic pace of your life, and to reflect on what you have learned in the past year. You might naturally retreat a little and take more private time for yourself now. Your physical energy levels may not be up to par for the time being, and this is your body signalling you to take a break. This is not an ideal time for pushing forward with new personal projects and plans. It is better to finish up projects and tie up loose ends now.

The Sun illuminates your first house from the 21st, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. This marks the peak of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage. It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering�to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature surfaces, and it's time to seize opportunities. Existing problems in your life may be overcome now by bravery and a straightforward approach to your life. There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for team work and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.

You're large and in charge this month, dear Capricorn, although something comes to your attention that prompts you to make changes to your image. Your manner this month, from the 7-10 forward, can be a little intimidating if you're not careful. You are assertive and friendly on one hand, but a little secretive, aloof, and hard to read on the other. You are taking a temporary break from competitive energies and ambitions. They're not exactly on hold, but you are taking more time to think about what it is you want. Still, you have tremendous energy on your side. Tone down your manner if you can, for maximum success this month. A work matter comes to a head in the second half of the month. Emotions can run high, and you might worry a little more than is healthy. But this can also point to a peak if you handle it well.

A Lunar Eclipse occurs on December 21st, 2010, at 29 degrees Gemini. A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. Therefore, major decision-making is best avoided from December 14th to 28th. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 21st stimulates your solar sixth house. Surprises surrounding work, working relationships, daily routines, or health issues are in store. Something that has been "in hiding" or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. In Virgo, flaws come to light and demand a clean-up. This could manifest as, for example, a work project coming to an end or bearing fruit, a surprising announcement on the job, a circumstance that calls for you to support a co-worker, a flurry of activity prompted by the demands of work or for your services, a surprising health matter, and other such possibilities. You can use this surge of emotional energy to make positive changes to your routines. Do something to improve your work conditions if they are annoying you--even if it's a small act of kindness with a co-worker or bringing in something to brighten up your desk or office. Get going on your exercise or nutrition program that you've been toying with in your mind.

Mercury is retrograde from December 10-30th, 2010. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications regarding travels, legal matters, or opinions, as well as communications on the job and with co-workers, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. It's best not to sign on the dotted line for the time being, especially when it comes to making travel plans or any legal contracts. There could be irritating mess-ups on the job. You might be inclined to miss important details in your paperwork, or might experience frustrating delays that result from co-workers' errors. Travel plans may go awry, or you may have a change of heart. Occurring in your solar twelfth and first houses this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to body language and intuition. Others may misinterpret your body language, and you should be aware of a tendency to give off mixed signals. People in your life may complain that you seem emotionally distant. This is a time to review the manner in which you come across to others--not so much whether it truly reflects your nature, but more in terms of whether it is working for or against you. You may find that you are less able to rely on your intuition. Perhaps you're picking up the wrong cues or reading too much into situations. Whatever the case may be, for the time being, you may not feel that your intuition is serving you well. Be as non-judgmental as you can, but do keep an eye out for deceptiveness and falseness in others. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with close partners and family members; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.
Venus continues to move through your solar eleventh house this month. This is a strong time for putting your ego aside and lowering your defenses and simply enjoying people. It's a good time for networking and settling disputes if there are differences to iron out with friends. Cooperation comes easily, and warm friendships can be made during this cycle. Personal freedom is especially important to you right now, and you won't enjoy any associations that limit you. It can also be a good time for earnings from business.

Mars energizes your solar first house from the 7th forward, supplying you with added energy to apply towards personal goals, and a more assertive and direct approach to the world in general. This is an excellent period for physical training and exercise of any kind. The desire to be self-sufficient and independent is especially strong now. You are far less tolerant of being restricted by or dependent on others, and this is a good time to identify your personal strengths and to take positive action to rectify situations that may have previously felt frustrating or repressive. You might be especially attracted to personal challenges, and seeing just how far you can push. However, be careful not to push yourself (and others) too far.


Lunar Cycles & Stations For You This Month:
November 30-December 1 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.
December 5 A New Moon in Sagittarius in your solar twelfth house occurs now and affects you until the next New Moon on January 4th. This is a period of review, letting go, and recharging one's spiritual and, in effect, physical "batteries". Focus, now, is on fulfillment through service, empathy, and awareness of other's needs; but it can also be a time of withdrawal and some sort of retreat in a social sense, depending on your personal and natural predisposition. Some kind of soul-searching is in order, and the urge to find some level of emotional peace of mind will be apparent. This is a more sensitive position of the New Moon, and it is best to find some sort of peace for the soul in preparation for the New Moon in the first house—a period that is more active and busy than this one. 
December 7-8 Your Personal New Moon. A new personal cycle begins for you, and you feel fresh and re-energized. It's all about you now, so it's time to put your best foot forward. A blast of personal energy comes your way, and showing your leadership skills works for you now. You are at your most convincing, as others are accepting you at face value. Some people find that the Moon in their sign brings with it a restless, discontented, and emotional state, and that there is more on their plate than they expected or wanted. If this is the case for you, remember that these feelings are there because you need to make a change, however big or small. Use it to stimulate activity and positive change.
December 9-10 Monthly money and income peak. You're looking at the world in terms of value and worth now, and what you have (or don't have) is on your mind. Money issues pop up now—the discovery of a way to increase your income, an unexpected gift or reward, or a brief and tiny financial crisis that motivates you to find new ways to make money are possible.
December 9-11 Mercury is stationary now, turning retrograde on December 10th, and will remain retrograde until December 30th--a cycle during which rethinking matters is the name of the game. When Mercury is stationary, as it is now, it's especially important to prepare for possible breakdowns in communication. Back up your computer, double-check your paperwork, and remember that you may not have all the necessary information to make big decisions for the time being. Avoid signing contracts or deals, as they may not work out as you expected, or they might need revision later.
December 17-18 Romance and pleasure are highlights right now with the Moon in your solar fifth. The Moon is in your element, and so are you! The flowing, expressive, and spontaneous energy surrounding you attracts like-minded (and hearted) people. Be sure to take time to enjoy yourself, preferably around others! Keywords: romance, creativity, spontaneity, pleasure, self-expression.
December 21 A Full Moon Lunar Eclipse occurs today in Gemini in your solar sixth house. This Lunar Eclipse can influence you for 3-6 months. Avoid blaming others for your own state of discontent if that's how you are feeling right now. You can use this surge of emotional energy to make positive changes to your routines. Do something to improve your work conditions if they are annoying you--even if it's a small act of kindness with a co-worker or bringing in something to brighten up your desk or office. Get going on your exercise or nutrition program that you've been toying with in your mind. This may also be a time when a work project comes to fruition or completion.
December 21-22 Your partnerships are highlighted right now, and it's time to compromise. Insecurities in your partnerships are brought to light now, and the best way to handle this is to understand that you need others instead of competing for the floor. Some people find this time of the lunar month an energy sapper, as they feel ignored or unnoticed. Trying to go it alone won't work just now. The spotlight is on other people for the time being, and it's best to let them shine. Concentrate on truly listening to those close to you, and on playing a supportive role. Perhaps not a time to be make a presentation or to come on strong to the world. You are feeling reflective rather than expressive.
December 28-29 Monthly career and reputation peak. Your credibility is important at this time of the lunar month, and efforts at self-promotion might be made now. This is the time when you're noticed for what you've done or haven't done. Do your best to be in top form, make career adjustments if needed, and don't be afraid to show others exactly what you're made of. You're at your best when you are showing the world your practical, competent, and responsible side.

Wish for Christmas

 For the longest time, I've been praying for my in-laws to find a livelihood that could make them self sufficient. I even wish they would win the lotto but wonder how long the money would stay with them if they ever hit the jackpot. Oh God, please let them work their butts off and make them do something about their lives before they bleed us dry. I want to live a prosperous life with my husband but it's just too difficult to take flight when you have to carry extra loads for those who are too indolent to grow their own wings.  Please Lord, if you can't make my husband and I billionaires now, at least please bless his family with sufficient means to live decent lives without having to suck the life out of everyone else. Please restore their pride and make them live and let live.

Universe, pretty please? Is that too much to ask?