Livin high and takin it easy

I have always been a Jewel fan right from the very beginning, though perhaps not at the middle, of her musical career. And I’d like to thank Red for sharing this via Twitter. I loved every bit of it! I read some of the posted comments and I have to agree that it was really touching. And, I wish I was there too! Well actually, I’d do lots (not everything) just to be able to watch Jewel perform live, no matter if its a karaoke bar or a big concert stadium or even an open field. Hahaha.

This is just one of those days when I needed music and music came to the rescue. Thanks Jewel and friends.

One of the things Ryan got me on his last trip to the U.S. was something he described as, “something you expressed a passing interest in,” the first time he told me about it on the phone. I express a passing interest on a gazillion things so I did not even bother to guess. But well, this is what he came home with:

A Balloon Animals Book and Kit that includes:

* 48-page full-color book featuring tips for getting started and clear instructions for inflating balloons, tying knots, basic twists, balloon decoration, and safety. You’ll also find tips for becoming a successful balloon entertainer.

* Colorful twisty modeling balloons to make the perfect animal assortment! You’ll find balloons in bright rainbow colors: red, yellow, green, blue and orange.

* A sturdy balloon pump.

Yes, at one point, I expressed an interest in balloon making, twisting and decorating. I saw one episode in Net 25′s MOMents a few months ago where they featured an entrepreneur mom who makes balloon decors as little hobby, something to entertain her kids, as well as something to earn a little extra money on the side from; and I remember getting brochures on balloon decorations to look into the cost and the possibility of having lots of balloon decors as well as balloon give-aways at my daughter’s birthday party; and I remember thinking of purchasing a kit in Shopwise once as we were grocery-shopping.

It was something I could not do while I took care of the baby or as she played somewhere near me though because I was afraid it would scare her or worse, hit her when the balloons burst as I was twisting them so the book and kit sat in its box for a few months, until recently, when my sister and my nephew came by to visit and my nephew Sean wanted to look at it and possibly, make his own balloons.

So anyway, I decided it was time to tackle this balloon twisting thing. And to my dismay, it was something I did not have the heart for. Hahahahaha!

My hands get all sweaty when I blow the balloons up that I can’t even tie the end, and I get so nervous when I try to twist it. Hell, I decided balloon twisting is not for me!

Ryan though found it very easy and entertaining, so I have formally given up on this balloon twisting and have gracefully conceded. Balloon twisting is not for me, that much I am sure of. I give up, final na!

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Ryan made all these balloons. The balloons included in this kit are relatively low-quality in that they are thin and bursts easily. We are thinking of buying better, bigger balloons as well as a bigger pump too for when we want to make better designs or make some for the kids to play.

** Click on any of the “Balloon Twisting” links on this blog post to see related links. Each one is different, so you may click to see them all!

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Ilang beses ko ba kasi kailangan ulitin.. HINDI NGA AKO SI JOHN LLOYD, hawig lang po. Ang tshirt na to ay para sa mga tulad namin na feeling at akala mo sinong gwapo at pinagkakaguluhan ng mga babae. OR, baka sakali lang, kamukha mo nga talaga si John Lloyd.

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Ibili ko daw si Ryan nitong t-shirt na’to. Sabi ko, oo ba! Ilan ba gusto niya? Isa ng bawat isang kulay?

Sino nga ba sa kanila si John Lloyd?

These photos were posted by Jefferson Carillo Ganuelas on his Facebook. I hope he does not mind my lifting them off. Here is a link to the entire album, if it is viewable by the public.

I am not sure whether these photos were taken after the storm (or typhoon) that was Ondoy or the storm that was Pepeng. I only got to see these photos because Jefferson de la Torre is in it. Met and became friends with Jeff and his brothers and Daisy Valdez when I first went surfing with PJ (Valenciano) and Gerard (de Sagun) in April 2008 in Baler. In fact, it was Jason, also known as Balat, who taught me the basics of surfing out there at Charlie’s Point.

I hope everything is well with the guys in Baler and San Juan after the ravages of these two typhoons, most notably Pepeng. I could text and ask, except that I lost my phone and every little phone number of almost every person I know.

I am sure though if I ever get to see waves like these in LU, I would just sit back and watch. I would still be very much afraid I suppose since this is basically what I can muster my confidence for…

July 18, 2009

And on a long board at that. I wonder how I would fare in that fish….

Haberdey Nicki!

Thank you for always being there for me, even though most times, you just sit there saying nothin.
It’s enough for me that you’re there just sitting and listening.
Thank you for always giving me a cup of coffee, or at least trying to always, and feeding me too when I’m over at your house. You know I hate cooking. I’d rather starve.
Thank you for adopting me every now and then.
Thank you for sharing with me your books, films, tv series, music and so on and so forth. Most importantly, your thoughts, your views, your funny little anecdotes.
Thank you for being understanding and never judgmental.
Gosh I have so much to thank you for, I’m almost tamad to enumerate and write them all down.:P
Thank you for being such a good friend through and through.
Cheers to nine years of friendship and to all that it entails.
Cheers to more years of friendship and all that it means.
I love you to the core.

This is for you because you are my friend and there was a time when my life was filled with lots of you. You will always have a special place in my heart. Hope you did away with your birthday jitters! We all grow.. period. Old is just a word.

We miss you and we hope you have a rocking birthday down under.

Love the rocks. Rocks are part of your life. May there be more rocks!