Cute Little Angel

There's a 3 year old boy in my class this year that i adore so much and who adores me back! His name is Chikara and he is the sweetest,cutest boy in the world for me! Since he only has a lesson with me once a week, he often comes to my room to get a hug or a kiss from me.His mom tells me that sometimes he doesnt want to go to school but when his mom says, "Then you wont be able to see Tara Sensei...", he changes his mind and eagerly prepares for school!

Since Ive been studying a lot during my free time at work,I havent had time to play with him.Im always in my room, studying. 2 months ago, he came to my room and saw me doing my Kanji exercises. He asked me what i was doing and I replied that Im studying for an important test in December. 2 weeks later, his mom came to my room and gave Chikara a cellphone strap which Chikara asked her to make.Chikara gave it to me and with his ever cute,smiling face, told me " Tara Sensei, this is a goodluck charm for you.I hope you do well in your exams!!" I was trying to fight the tears in my eyes.I hugged him tightly,gave him a big kiss and said "Thank you, Chikara! I'll do my best!"

There's always a kid like this every year who warms my heart and inspires me to do better in my job everytime.Im happy because they get motivated to come to school and learn.Im happy because they give me a reason to wake up in the morning and go to work even when Im sick or when it's too cold outside.

Already?!?!

Wow.Today is the last day of November! I didnt even realize it! The days went by so fast. I haven't had usual, proper 8-10 hour sleep since September.Ive been busy with work, sports, and my Japanese test studies.

Im not complaining.As I always say, I'd rather be busy than bored.

After Dec 2 though, Im making sure I will make up on lost sleep,missed TV programs,unanswered emails,unreturned phone calls,unattended meetings,missed beauty treatments,un uploaded pictures,un updated sites, unpacked bags,uncleaned things...so many things to do.Im glad all the studying is almost over.2 more days and Im free! Yey!Cant wait to start my Christmas holiday plans!

Change

I have realized that one of my biggest fears in life is CHANGE. Im not good with change.i fear change.That's why letting go isnt an easy thing for me.It takes me YEARS to let go of something, or someone for that matter.

Im glad I realized this.That's why, Ive decided to start making changes in my life.The first thing I decided to do was change my hairstyle of 10 years! Imagine that, 10 years and Ive had the same hairstyle the whole time!

Last Saturday, I went to have a straight perm! This was a big deal for me.Ive always wanted to have straight hair but one EX-Bf didnt like me having my hair straightened in the past. I guess his opinion still matters in my life that's why even after years of having broken up,I was never bold enough to go to the beauty parlor and had what I wanted the whole time. But,I did this time! Coz im a changed girl now!hahaha! And it is liberating! To do what you want to do without thinking of others' opinion! To do something and tell the world to "F*** off" (when they harshly criticise you)coz you dont need their approval anymore! wow!

So....I am going to make small changes from now on. Others may not approve of it...But honestly, I dont care.Im only here to please myself now. Only me.

He's Just Not That Into You 1

Since this year, Ive had a relationship "Bible". This is the only book I consult now whenever I get confused.I recommend this book to all gullible,stupid girls out there...Like me...Or Like I was....:p This book is beside my night table.And everytime i read it, I get enlightened.I will share some items Ive higlighted in my book every now and then. a good friend whom i love so much needs to be slapped in both cheeks right now, and since It's physically impossible to slap her, I will post this blog entry. Wake up dear! Wake up! As I always say, Dont Waste The Pretty!

*** IF A (SANE) GUY REALLY LIKES YOU,THERE AIN'T NOTHING THAT'S GOING TO GET IN HIS WAY.AND IF HE'S NOT SANE,WHY WOULD YOU WANT HIM?

***WE'RE TAUGHT THAT IN LIFE, WE SHOULD TRY TO LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, TO BE OPTIMISTIC.NOT IN THIS CASE. IN THIS CASE, LOOK ON THE DARK SIDE.ASSUME REJECTION FIRST.ASSUME YOU'RE THE RULE, NOT THE EXCEPTION.IT'S INTOXICATINGLY LIBERATING.

***WASTING TIME WITH THE WRONG PERSON IS JUST TIME WASTED.

***WHEN A GUY IS INTO YOU, HE LETS YOU KNOW IT.HE CALLS, HE SHOWS UP, HE WANTS TO MEET YOUR FRIENDS,HE CANT KEEP HIS EYES OR HANDS OFF OF YOU, AND WHEN IT'S TIME TO HAVE SEX,HE'S MORE THAN OVERJOYED TO OBLIGE.

Marathon and a Knee Injury

Oh well, my last marathon Marathon for the year took place last Friday, November 23 in Nagoya. This was my first City Marathon.All the marathons i joined took place in the country and had about 500-900 participants. I didnt expect the Nagoya City marathon was going to be that big! There were at least 6,000 people in Mizuho Undujo! Wow!





Since Ive always been sick in my previous marathons, I was very careful this time. i made sure I ate well, i rested well and took all vitamins and supplements i could take to make by body stronger against colds and flu.And 3 days before the marathon, I was confident everything will be okay in relation to my health.

On Thursday, i had to go to Chubu International airport to say goodbye to Jeremie's niece who was visiting Japan for 9 days. It was very cold in the morning when i was leaving the house so i wore a long black trench coat. I was in a hurry to go back to work from the airport so when I was in the station, making my train transfer, i tripped because of my coat and fell down the stairs. Forget the embarrassment, I was concerned about my knee! The moment I fell, I thought, " Oh god! Please! My knee! I have a marathon tomorrow!" i managed to get up and catch my train but the moment I sat down, i felt the pain in my right knee (The "healthy" knee. the left one is the one injured from Mt. Fuji last year).

I didnt have time to see my chiropractor coz Thursday was just so busy. From the airport, i had to go back to work, then had to finish some reports, then went to Nagoya for my Japanese class and some other work. When I came back home at 10:30 pm Thursday night, I just took a long hot bath, made a lot of calls back home and then fell asleep at 2 am.

When i woke up at 5:30 am to prepare for my marathon, i felt the pain and I thought, maybe I should cancel this time. But something in me told me, it's okay. just go. And I went.

When Yuko and I got to Nagoya and I saw the thousands of people in the field, i panicked and felt so stressed.Maybe it's psychological, but i felt more pain in my knee. And then I started praying. "God please.This is my last marathon this year. please let me join this.Please God, do something." And Voila! God did something! when I looked ahead, there was a tent of some sports wear. There was a lady there so I asked what the things were for. She replied that Wacoal (the famous and expensive underwear/lingerie brand) was advertising their new sports tights. The tights is made especially to protect the knee as it has some bandage like thing in it. Here's the link


Lining up to get my number and to register



This was the Wacoal tights


With our new "MaraTomo"(Marathon Friend), Mika (She's been running in numerous FULL marathons for the last 5 years!)

Dreaming I could run in the Olympics someday!haha!

The free knee massage and treatment i got



too tired but Very Happy

My Marathon buddies Yuko and Mika


They were offering a few athletes to use it during the marathon and try it for free if they would answer some questionnaires. I thought, "God! That was a fast reply! Thank you!" and i signed up!

As soon as I wore it, the pain totally lessened i wasnt even sure If it was still there! i could run! Yey! Praise God!

After the marathon, I gave back the tights but then i felt pain in my knee again. i wore my knee protector and started walking to get some food. I was already thinking that I will definitely get a massage when i go back home, which was in another 3 or 4 hours. i didnt have to wait that long!To add more icing to the cake, there was free massage and a treatment booth near the field! So I got my free knee and neck massage! Talk about being very blessed!

I always tell my friends I believe I am God's favorite! hahaha! But so are you! Im sharing that "favorite feeling" with everyone! God is great!ALL THE TIME! Cheers to all the marathons I did in 2007! Cheers to God for making it all possible!

Perfect Size of a Woman

My good friend, Aileen, sent me an offline message in YM today. She forwarded a quote that a friend sent her. I forget the exact quote but It goes something like this...

Q: "What is the perfect size of a woman?"
A: "The size of the woman he loves"

Youre right Aileen! I gotta find a man who thinks like this! :) Soon, I hope! haha!

10 Strange Things About Me/10 Strange Habits I Have

Some people who know me have commented that i sometimes have strange habits. I never realized they were strange until they were pointed out to me.So, i decided to make a list.Here are some things i can think of now. i will add more next time.

1.Whenever I read any book,magazine or pamphlet, I have to read it cover to cover.literally. I cannot skip acknowledgments, note to the reader, table of contents etc. If I do, I wouldnt feel comfortable.

2. I always wear something orange when I fly.

3.I buy a new bag/suitcase/backpack AND at least 2 sunglasses whenever I travel.

4.When Im at home, I cannot sleep without my emergency bag beside me. When I travel,I cannot sleep without my passport next to me.

5.I have kept all letters/notes/receipts,etc I got since kindergarten.

6.When im on holiday, I take an average of 100 pictures a day. and 80% of the time, I have to be in it.

7.All manuals of gadgets i have bought are unopened. If they are, I didnt open them, someone else read it and explained how the thing works.

8.When i really like a piece of clothing or shoes, I buy it in all colors available.When there's only 1 color, I buy 2 or 3 pieces of the same thing.

9. I know most of my friends' cars' plate numbers.Those friends in the Philippines and in Japan. Speaking of plate numbers.....when Im on the road, especially on the highway, I like reading the Chinese characters of different plate numbers. Even when Im in a conversation with someone, If I see a new Chinese character, i have the compulsion to read it aloud at once. haha.

10.Friends who've shopped with me all say I seem to be in a trance when I shop. Unless you stop me, grab my arm, and tell me that we've got to go, I wont stop.I never noticed that about me.Speaking of shopping, I cannot enter a store without buying anything no matter how little. I dont think this is too strange. And from experience, I never go shopping with a boyfriend.


What are your strange habits?

Second Best

Just when I was quite ready to settle for the second best, I woke up and realized this was a great disservice to myself. A big injustice. Thank God, I realized that today.

I have decided to keep on waiting. Waiting is not bad. Waiting gives me a lot of time to rethink my values and priorities. Waiting gives me time to prepare for the future. Prepare myself to be much better. Waiting gives me time to enjoy all the adventures coming my way. Waiting allows me to make a space in my life for all the glorious things I deserve. That's what I am going to do from now on. Wait. For many new things to come. The Him. The Where. The When. The How.

Sorry, dear. I am faithful the BEST will come.Because I deserve the best BEST. haha. I am not settling for the second best.