maryann c
libra
mississauga

toodles.

Do not dwell in the past,
do not dream of the future,
concentrate the mind on the present moment.

Jackie came over last night for a swim with Jeff and I. Man, she swim like a pro!
She and Jeff raced accross and she beat him the first time.

BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD

I'm on the hunt for a new job. I hate the fact that it's not busy at all and the leads are suffering here. I've called so many but none has returned my calls. It's not very satisfying to have a job and to get no result.
Today, I will handing out resumes to get another job.

I just wanted to congratulate a very special couple on their engagement!!!
I've so happy for the both of you and we can't til the day comes.
We still yet to see the video of his proposal.

Jeff and I will be here for you both!!!

Happy Birthday Alfa!
Today after we went shopping for Mango's food, we went to Alfa's house to celebrate her birthday. Played poker and showed some people Mango's new tricks. :)
So glad we got to celebrate her birthday. We haven't missed her birthday yet.
We love you cuz!!!

Name: Mango

How he got his name: My boyfriend loves Mangoes

Born: April 5, 2009

Adopted him: May 26, 2009 (7 1/2 week old)

June 20: Mango will be 11 weeks old (2 months, 2 weeks)

Known tricks: To sit, give paws, lie down, roll over, leave it

Every day at 4 PM, I find myself dozing off or just not doing any work related stuff.
I get so bored just sitting here, looking for things to do or looking at other websites.
The countdown begins every 4 o’clock. Why can’t the day be from 10 – 4?
For the clients I’ve spoken to over the years, they’re brains are even functioning until 10 am and stops at 4. I really can’t imagine people working at 4 to 5 pm .

I’m sure 80% of the people here are the same. Some just occasionally walk around to look like they’re actually working but meanwhile, they’re probably outside smoking or talking to other people.

Man, I need to find something to distract myself. Maybe some knitting, reading or sleeping under my desk. I can also pull a George Kastanza!!!

Last night, Mic and I decided to meet up and walk to Harbour Front to the Luminato. It’ll be my first time ever walking down there and seeing Harbour Front.
Yeah – I know!! I’ve live in here for so long and I haven’t seen Harbour Front.
We met up with Aaron on the way there.
As we walk, everyone was stopping me to see Mango. He was such a celebrity. He got so much attention from so many strangers and other dogs. Now I know how everyone else feels when they have a pet. I felt like a robot saying the same thing over and over again.

What’s his name? Mango
How old? 11 Weeks
What kind of dog is he? Sheltie

It was fun though. I could see how other people are so thrilled to see such a cute little puppy. Even though it’s not recommend to take him out at a young age.. this is what I say to that. The dogs in the Philippines dog don’t’ get any medical attention, vaccines and exposed on their first day and they live just as long as the dogs here.

Mango eats and lives better that Jeff and I.
He gets fed 3 times a day, goes for walks, gets plenty of play time and doesn’t have a job. Man, I wish I could be a dog.

We walked back, drove Aaron home and Mic came over. The boys were over playing poker and til 3 am. I drove her home and hardly had slept after.

I found this comment on LinkedIN. I thought it was inspiring

"When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: 'If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right.' It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something. Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.'"

He ended his speech with: "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish."

I'm finally back to work.
Just came back from LA and LV last Sunday.

Friday - Left for LA, Arrived and ate with JP, Krissie, Jeff and Tita
Saturday - Went to see the Hollywood stars
Sunday - Sta. Monica Beach and met up with Mel
Monday - LV
Tues - LV
Wed - LV
Thurs - Left LV, Went to see Kat in Corona
Friday - Wedding rehearsal
Saturday - Wedding
Sunday - Home with Mango

I've decided that I'll be quitting my job.
I really to focus on what I need to do in life. I can't really wait around to see if something will happen in my life if I'm just sitting here. I'll just wait for my boss to get back to NYC.


Pictures to come...