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19
Dec

Falling Into Place

By karenkristie 2 Comments
Categories: Family and Life

I am feeling optimistic today and this rarely happens, so here goes…

There will come a time in one’s life when everything seems to fall into place. I have always believed that things happen for a reason. Sometimes, the reasons aren’t clear enough. Sometimes, the reasons just make life more confusing and heartbreaking. Time can be a friend, if you want it to be.

Yesterday, I accompanied my parents to the hospital. It was my mother’s birthday and I didn’t want her to spend her special day alone while waiting for my father’s operation to finish. My diabetic father had his cataracts removed from his right eye. The operation was successful and we will be facing a few weeks of adjustment at home. My mother and I never really bonded that way I bond with my girl friends or sister. Sometimes, I prefer to be quiet when I’m with her because I can’t seem to gauge her moods and/or perceptions in some instances. But sometimes, quiet time is enough. Lately, I haven’t been a really good daughter and spent time with them because work always takes my time away. I know that’ll change soon.

I had a chat with my best bud today, after a long time of not talking since she’s halfway around the world. I was glad we talked. I was surprised about the main topic of our conversation but I was so happy to listen to her. I miss her a lot.

I had a feeling that I may be lost now but eventually, everything will fall into place. I may not be able to find a purpose right now but I am ok. I am happy, most of the time. I have people who love me, care for me and trust me. I may not have a “love life” (haha!), but I am good. Everything will be ok. I just know it. =)

02
Dec

Bite Me!

By karenkristie 0 Comments
Categories: Uncategorized

Carlisle bit me.

I wish!

Oh well, “Twilight” the movie is so-so. I didn’t really except much. There were a lot of mushy moments and I don’t think the cheesy cinematography and directing really helped at all. They could have cut down on the spinning, super close-up and supposedly romantic scenes, and added more action/adventure ones.

Surprisingly, I appreciated Kristen Stewart’s acting as Bella. She was klutzy enough. Charlie was not really what I physically imagined but Billy Burke’s acting gave justification to the character. I realized Robert Pattinson actually looked more yummy when the scene is a bit dark (during the dinner date and during prom night) and looked yucky with glaring lights on (cafeteria scenes). The smirks are nice. The makeup should have been applied evenly. Yes, that includes the neck and nape. The dazzling was ok, but I didn’t like the background sound effects when he was dazzling. It made me think of fairy tales and Tinkerbell. In all fairness, he has a better bod compared to his Cedric Diggory days but he didn’t actually made me fall in love with Edward all over again. No offense, R Pat fans! Cam Gigandet as James, on the other hand, made me love to hate him. I think he was the best actor to fit the character. I am saving the best for last. I have loved Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the book. Watching Peter Facinelli on screen made me love him more! I think I wanna watch the movie again because of him. *love*love*

I am counting the days. After more than 4 years, I am finally going to move on to (hopefully) somewhere better. I am crossing my fingers that everything will work out for me. I am going to miss a lot of moments and a lot of people. I am just doing this for myself this time. I guess there are going to be lessons learned, such as never taking someone important for granted. *sigh*

Here’s to getting bitten… and moving on! =)

24
Nov

Light

By karenkristie 0 Comments
Categories: Life and Work and Career

The fork lead me to a dead end. Now, I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. I am going that way. Wish me luck! =)

18
Nov

Sweet Sunday

By karenkristie 2 Comments
Categories: Events, Life, Music and Snapshots

I slept the whole day last Saturday. I needed that.

Sunday was a blast! I got to meet Michael Johns and watch Chris Brown and Rihanna in concert. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend Sunday.

I went to a nearby mall. I know I couldn’t watch Michael Johns perform on a weekday, so I took advantage of the meet and greet set up by one of the sponsors of his visit here in the Philippines. Michael Johns was my first bet in American Idol season 7. I wanted him to win prior to David Cook bug bite. =)

“Dear Karen” autograph


photo op


signing away


I needed the fan because it was getting hot

During the short encounter, I was shaking but I wanted to tell him something so I was able to say a few words:

Me; Hello Michael. I’m Karen. It’s nice meeting you.

MJ: Yeah, me too!

Me: You know what, I wanted you to win. I was rooting for you in American Idol.

MJ: Really?! That’s great!

Me: I hope you can come back here for a concert.

MJ: I will. I will.

I was one of the lucky 50 who got an autographed flyer and a photo op. He also told us his Christmas single will be released soon and since he’s pretty close to David Cook, David will be here January or February of next year. That is also the same time MJ will be releasing his album. Ain’t that sweet? =)

After meeting, MJ, I met up with my sis. We went to Boni High Street for early dinner and we were in the Open Field at 7PM. The Rihanna and Chris Brown concert started a little after 8PM. We were really far from the stage, so we didn’t have any decent pictures to share. It was a fun experience. Chris can really shake his booty and I loved it! Rihanna’s “Unfaithful” gave me goosebumps too. I have a few complaints but the experience was worth it. They are both great performers!

12
Nov

Conspiracy

By karenkristie 1 Comment
Categories: Uncategorized

Have you ever felt like the universe is conspiring against your hopes and wishes?

Has it ever happened to you when everything seems to lead you to a direction you didn’t want to take before?

Has it ever seemed like fate is acting against what your mind has set or willed on doing?

A co-worker of mine reminded me of this famous “Spiderman” quote two days ago: “With great power comes great responsibility.” Cliche, but then again, it is so true, especially with where I am in my so-called career right now. I have never felt this “heaviness” on my shoulders before (except maybe when I was back in college and I desperately wanted to graduate on time). This feeling is different though. I am trying my best to cope and to take this a day at a time. I am glad I haven’t even reached my limit yet. I am surprising myself with this show of motivation on my end when others seem to be giving up. Maybe this is due to a lack of option or maybe this is due to seeing others grab the chance and make a change.

I just wish that I can see the end of the rainbow. I know I will not regret this. I just want to know that I have been sacrificing a lot for something that is worth it.

05
Nov

Fork

By karenkristie 2 Comments
Categories: Life and Work and Career

I am seeing a fork in the road ahead. I have made up my mind to take one path. I don’t think there’s anything anyone can do about it. I have sacrificed a lot of time and effort in this. My life has been circling on nothing but work these past few weeks. I think it is about time I choose one way and move on.

I need my life back.

23
Oct

Give Me Something

By karenkristie 0 Comments
Categories: Family, Life and Work and Career

You give me something
That makes me scared alright
This could be nothing
But I’m willing to give it a try
~* “You Give Me Something”, James Morrison *~

I’ve been sick since I got back from Bacolod– cough, sniffles, sore throat, you name it. I blame it on overfatigue and lack of sleep. Work’s not helping either. I wonder if this is gonna improve. I would like to stay positive and think that it will, career-wise. I am still as lost, if not even more lost, than before. But after going through the real-life drama of losing a loved-one, the roller coaster ride of family issues and problems, I am still glad to be here. I just wish that my existence will really make an impact on other people, if not on myself.

Our trip to my grandmother’s house the past weekend brought about a mixture of emotions. I was sad because she passed away. I was sad because I kept seeing my mother cry. I was sad because I kept seeing my aunts and uncles cry. I cried myself. But I was also happy because it was like a mini-reunion of my relatives from my mother’s side of the family. They were all complete including my nephews and nieces, cousins, second-cousins, long lost relatives, long-lost friends, long-lost neighbors and even relatives I didn’t even know existed! Seeing everyone there, making up for lost time, sharing stories and even forgiving and forgetting that they even have existing arguments made the stay there more bearable.

It also happened to be the final weekend of the Bacolod MassKara Festival. My siblings and I went to the city proper to catch a glimpse of it. It was the first time for my sister. We didn’t stay long because we lacked the time and the crowd was too much to handle when we got there. If it were another time and circumstance, I would have enjoyed and every minute of it! I wish I could go back there for a real and a long vacation, hopefully someday.

I just wish the world could stop turning just for an hour or so and I’ll just stay still and ponder on what I am doing and where I am now. Having gone through a whirlwind of experiences these past few days made me reflect on life more and appreciate what I have more. Yes, even if I do complain most of the time. =)

I am grateful to all my friends, relatives, co-workers, everyone who gave their condolences, shared their sympathy and tried to comfort my family in any way. Thank you all!

17
Oct

Back to the City of Smiles

By karenkristie 0 Comments
Categories: Events, Family and Travel

This weekend is going to be a long one for me. Our flight leaves very early tomorrow morning. I am expecting longer nights as we wait for my grandmother’s burial on Sunday, October 19. I bet there is going to be a sort-of family reunion. This year is history in the making for me. We are going back to my hometown for the second time within one year after not going home in more than 12 years. If I were going there for a vacation leave instead of a bereavement leave, I wouldn’t mind the sleepless nights. This Sunday also happens to be the culminating day of the MassKara Fetival. I haven’t witnessed that live since I was in elementary school. I am expecting to see a very busy and crowded city tomorrow. That also explains the sky-rocketing prices of airplane tickets. Oh well, I don’t know if we can attend that. Maybe my grandmother wouldn’t mind. Hehe!

11
Oct

Lola

By karenkristie 2 Comments
Categories: Family

My grandmother passed away early this morning. She was 86. I know she is in a better place now. We are all going to miss her. =(

10
Oct

What’s Killing Me Now…

By karenkristie 0 Comments
Categories: Family and Life
* WORK: It’s stressful. I’m in a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” situation. I’m missing my supposed break schedules. I’m skipping meals. I’m always, always physically and mentally exhausted. I’m not sleeping well.

* FAMILIAL THOUGHTS: My grandmother is very weak now. I hate to admit it but she may pass away any time. My mother is stressed out about my grandmother’s situation. She is having health problems and all that thinking is also aggravating her heart condition. I don’t talk or spend as much time as I want to with my siblings or father. Blame it on my hectic and draining work schedule.

* LIFE: No fun at all at this point in time.

* MY FEET: I’ve been wearing 2-and-a-half-inch pumps for the past 4 days and 80% of my time at work is spent standing and walking. They’re throbbing like hell now.

* REALLY NICE LOVE SONGS: I have been officially single for more than a year now and there are some songs in my current playlist with lyrics that can just drive me crazy IF I were in love. Hehehe!

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