Only in Silence http://209.51.154.100/~wilsonng BDP RSS Aggregator version 0.6.1 Only in Silence . . . . . » Goodbye . . . . . http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/loXgiJ2E1zw/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/loXgiJ2E1zw/ You all know that I’ve been back to work since September and work and family have occupied most of my time. This blog is turning 2 years old on Feb02, and I love this so much. It’s a part of me, and all of you have been part of it too. It is with sad heart that I am shutting down ...

]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:56:23 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » People . . . . . Meet Pampu! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/M9TjNRNnlM0/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/M9TjNRNnlM0/

]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:09:57 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » My ‘must have’ list for 2009 (update4) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/ynWo9XG2s10/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/ynWo9XG2s10/ 1. personalized theme for OiS (done on Mar12)

2. LCD/flat screen PC monitor to replace the one I’m using which is having its near death experience (this was on last year’s list but I crossed it out because I can still manage to work with it, but it has to go this year because it’s not doing good things anymore ...

]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:52:48 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Happy Anniversary, Papa . . . . . http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/LPII1kahTZk/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/LPII1kahTZk/

I love u . . . . .

]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:58:34 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Happy 2010!!!!! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/75WXTRXafOw/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/75WXTRXafOw/

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]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:44:35 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Happy 12th Birthday, Jeff!!!!! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/JjILoc33Gds/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/JjILoc33Gds/

May all your dreams come true, anak . . . . .

]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:02:06 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Happy 2010!!!!! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/R6tiqko53_E/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/R6tiqko53_E/

image from: Photobucket

]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:02:28 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Merry Christmas!!!!! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/9st753AHFlc/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/9st753AHFlc/ Have a wonderful Christmas, people! ;)

]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:03:16 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Merry Almost Christmas! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/ZURguEDuevA/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/ZURguEDuevA/ We had our office Christmas Party last night. Yes, it was a bit late, but we were so busy we didn’t have the time to book for a venue for an earlier date. Even so, we all had a great time. Plus, I got this gift from my boss ;)

Merry almost Christmas, people! ;)

... ]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:42:11 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Good news! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/0iUWo09V-vc/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/0iUWo09V-vc/ . . . . . which I forgot to tell you ;)

On my third month at work, I got a raise!

When I received my payslip on Nov27, there was a note from my boss that says, ‘Thanks, Anna, for all the help and keep up the good work!’ (They call me Anna at work) Then I saw the figures of ...

]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:13:35 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » God’s way is the best http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/WFf7kRn9YhE/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/WFf7kRn9YhE/ One day, I asked God a bunch of beautiful flowers. But instead, He gave me a cactus with thorns.

Later, I asked Him to give me butterflies. But instead, He gave me worms.

I was disappointed and I wept.

But few days later, I noticed that the cactus bloomed with beautiful flowers, and the worms soon became butterflies.

God wants us ...

]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:27:56 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » The desert . . . . . http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/1zxREId0x0M/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/1zxREId0x0M/

It’s where my husband is right now. And we miss him so much . . . . .

image from: Wikipedia

]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:13:34 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » The Three Trees http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/fT8zaTPwjl0/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/fT8zaTPwjl0/ Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams.

The first tree said, ‘Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty.’

Then the second tree said, ‘Someday I ...

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:11:12 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » It’s November already! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/VAYRa8gpYiM/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/VAYRa8gpYiM/ How time flies, huh? And I’ve been really busy with work that I come home with only a little power left to blog. Haaayyy! I love my work, though. And just last week, my boss congratulated me for the work I was doing. She said, even it only has been two months, I’m doing pretty well. And what she said was ...

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:36:20 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Managing our finances http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/s9kX_L61TbM/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/s9kX_L61TbM/ One month with my current job and I am so positive things about our finances will remain smooth.

I like my work, and despite the heavy load, I always look at the brighter side of it as if I’m wearing my favorite high fashion eyeglasses. Our son will be in high school already next school year, which starts in June, and ...

]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:52:00 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Of good and bad experiences . . . . . http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/aNLC0cbQ7YQ/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/aNLC0cbQ7YQ/

Every experience brings out something good. Good times become good memories; bad times become good lessons. You never lose; you only gain from life . . . . .

image from: Miller-McCune

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:16:56 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » My heart goes out to all the victims of Typhoon Ondoy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/RbmvZa1_tq0/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/RbmvZa1_tq0/ Though knee-deep flood got inside our house while waist-deep out in the street, we did not suffer as bad as they did . . . . .

Many were hurt and others died. When the typhoon hit Metro Manila and its neighboring provinces, no one was spared – rich or poor – we are all victims . . . . ...

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:15:22 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » 100 Days To Go Before Christmas!!!!! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/ScjfdiLwUBo/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/ScjfdiLwUBo/

image from: Living a LuSHHus Life

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:54:29 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Current Status: Proud! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/YaIPArKH5GE/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/YaIPArKH5GE/ After a tiring week at work, my Saturday was welcomed with a very good news.

Today is the distribution of the students’ report cards and I went there this morning to pick up my son’s. He ranks 2nd in his class, and 18th among grade6 students! I am so proud of Jeff, and so is his father when I told ...

]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:35:10 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » What a Week! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/L3m4eUtHTk0/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/L3m4eUtHTk0/ It was a very busy week for me in my new office. The work load I had on my first day was like a work load of someone who has been working there for years and knows every single detail of her job. I went home tired and sleepy. It has been like that for this whole week.

Jeff and I ...

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:59:12 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Current Status: Getting Ready for Work! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/WABLShg35mk/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/WABLShg35mk/ Yesterday morning, right after my interview with the second company (CompanyB) I sent my resume to, I received a call from the first company (CompanyA) asking me to come over to discuss some things. I’m hired! Yes, I am back in the corporate world again starting Tuesday next week and will be occupying one of the office chairs the company has ...

]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:26:31 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Secrets of a Happy Marriage http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/A23O-3VBhTo/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/A23O-3VBhTo/ This was sent to me via email. If you want to see more of this, follow this link ;)

My wife and I have a secret to making a marriage last.

Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, have a little wine, some good food and companionship. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.

We also sleep ...

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:25:36 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Search and You Shall Find http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/IBpeXJ1m4vQ/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/IBpeXJ1m4vQ/ Before sending my resume to the two companies, I first checked out their websites to know exactly what kind of business they are engaged in. This also helped me find the name of the person to whom I should address the email and my cover letter to, because one of the companies’ ad did not provide any, and mainly because I ...

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:07:51 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Current Status: Job Hunting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/LWF9OGeKolU/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/LWF9OGeKolU/ With the current economy slightly affecting our budget, I decided to take some steps (with my husband’s approval, of course) to keep it from making any serious damage to our household.

I sent my resume to two ‘prospects’ Sunday afternoon via email and one already called up that evening and asked me to come to her office for an interview. ...

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:11:38 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Only in Silence is the Filipino Blog of the Week! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/AeeCpUNr030/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/AeeCpUNr030/

I just got this good news from Talk. He is the host of the weekly poll for the Filipino Blog of the Week Awards.

My big thanks goes to my fellow earthling who nominated me, to Talk for hosting this kind of poll for Filipino bloggers and to all the other earthlings who voted for OiS.

The voting is ...

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:28:58 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Kapal! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/P6ldDaMbwkA/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/P6ldDaMbwkA/

Boy: Miss, may titulo ka ba?

Girl: Wala. Bakit?

Boy: Tingin ko kasi pag-aari kita e. 8)

Girl: Wow, how sweet! Ilang pages ka ba?

Boy: Ha?!

Girl: Ang kapal mo kasi e! :mrgreen:

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:00:50 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » I am not a pirate but I want to shout ‘Aaarrggghhh!’ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/YKb1-xwwkiM/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/YKb1-xwwkiM/ With prices almost as high as the sky and bills knocking at your door every month, who is not going insane?

My husband and I talked about our finances last night and I felt sad. Sad because of the fact that it’s not as good as before and sad that an immediate action to save our bank accounts, and our sanity, ...

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:45:23 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » You don’t have to be 18 years old to vote! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/9Y1BM3zdgew/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/9Y1BM3zdgew/ Yes, that’s right. You don’t have to be 18 years old to vote – for the Filipino Blog of the Week Award, that is.

Only in Silence has been nominated for week174! Isn’t that wonderful? I don’t know how I made it to the list, but I am very very happy and honored, and of course, very thankful to ...

]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:33:17 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Little changes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/sfBHT-iU2ZM/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/sfBHT-iU2ZM/ My husband and I were talking last night about the things he’s bringing home next year. First on the list is a new shampoo. We’ve been using Dove for years now and we decided to try something for a change. We’re both currently trying out two different brands – I’m using Pantene Total Care, he’s using Sunsilk, while our son still ...

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:53:50 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Walls . . . . . http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/PdqPtd3Fx4A/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/PdqPtd3Fx4A/

Walls of worry surround us everyday and we could never run away . . . . .

But remember that walls only block the sides, never the sky . . . . .

So look up . . . . .

And leave your worries to God . . . . .

image from: I Heart Manila

... ]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:42:17 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » I Have Fallen in Love with the Same Woman Three Times http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/XsdYTqYI0Ns/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/XsdYTqYI0Ns/ This is a poem written by the late Senator Ninoy Aquino for his wife, the late President Corazon Aquino. A very lovely poem that shows true love . . . . . (this poem was eventually made into a song by Mr. Jose Mari Chan which you can hear here)

I have fallen in love
with the same woman ...

]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:30:43 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » It’s a Miracle . . . . ? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/WOJ-yMCpdr4/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/WOJ-yMCpdr4/

image from: photo.net.ph

]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:18:46 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » GMA Kapuso Foundation Bloodletting Program on August 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/1L8R4JnlQBc/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/1L8R4JnlQBc/ The Sagip Dugtong Buhay bloodletting project of GMA7 will be held on Aug07, Friday. This project, which is supported by the Philippine National Red Cross, will start at 9am at Ever Gotesco Commonwealth. Healthy individuals who are 16 to 65years old (parental consent needed for donors below 18), weighs at least 50kilos, has blood pressure not lower than 90/60 and not ...

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:04:13 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » A Handmade Wallet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/VoUlgaAp4kY/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/VoUlgaAp4kY/ An ill child was brought to a hospital. After her treatment, the mother showed the doctor a handmade wallet and said, ‘There are things we can’t pay. I hope you take this wallet I made for you.’

The doctor said, ‘I don’t practice for sentimental reasons. Pay me P10,000.’

The lady opened the wallet, took out P25,000 and gave the ...

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:26:18 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Jeff and his eyeglasses http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/DIa4-wWVIPE/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/DIa4-wWVIPE/ School projects and exams are finally over. Now Jeff and I can finally relax a bit. We went to Quezon City Memorial Circle yesterday for an afternoon of relaxation. He went waveboarding while I was content sitting and watching him enjoy. We also played chess in the park before having our snack.

This is him goofing around with his eyeglasses on. ...

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:21:04 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » East Meets West http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/VITMWpUCtLI/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/VITMWpUCtLI/ I read this here as I was googling something about Jeff’s project on Philippines’ claim on Spratly Islands, and I found it really funny ;)

This is a true story from the Japanese Embassy in US!!!

A few days ago, Prime Minister Mori was given some Basic English conversation training before he visits Washington and meets president Barack Obama…

The instructor ...

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:45:38 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Special Made Toothbrush http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/Z8RS_8oEiys/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/Z8RS_8oEiys/

image from: FunLOL.com

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:21:13 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » What’s a Mom got to do with it? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/dULM8y7dN74/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/dULM8y7dN74/ It’s been two weeks since I decided to let Jeff go to school alone. He’s taking a public transport. Many children his age is doing the same since last year. He always begs me to let him go alone, but I am so worried. Our set up is this: he goes to school by himself in the morning but I pick ...

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:21:52 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Champoy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/8IA86Qyueh8/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/8IA86Qyueh8/ An old text joke that still makes me smile ;)

Junior: Itay, bakit yung bird ng classmate ko parang champoy?

Itay: Hahaha! Bakit anak? Maliit ba?

Junior: Hindi po. Maalat! ;)

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:08:10 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » My ‘must have’ list for 2009 (update3) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/SAIYRDfT_DM/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/SAIYRDfT_DM/ 1. personalized theme for OiS (done on Mar12)

2. LCD/flat screen PC monitor to replace the one I’m using which is having its near death experience (this was on last year’s list but I crossed it out because I can still manage to work with it, but it has to go this year because it’s not doing good things anymore ...

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:26:27 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Chances . . . . . http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/H45nyrv3-Po/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/H45nyrv3-Po/ Nobody has the power to make things perfect . . . . .

. . . . . but everyone is given countless chances to make things right.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:58:01 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Missing the Mister . . . . . http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/ECexguoIMjM/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/ECexguoIMjM/ Two weeks after my husband left for Riyadh, I am still at my lowest. I barely make a move to clean the house, don’t even talk to people much except to our son, can’t think of anything to post. I just don’t feel like doing anything at all. After doing the stuff for Jeff every morning and taking him to school, ...

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:57:53 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » The Influenza A (H1N1) World Tour http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/1ET2QMOZRAI/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/1ET2QMOZRAI/

Before the influenza A (H1N1) virus came to Asia, I thought, we have nothing to worry because it’s in the other side of the planet. But when news came that it hit Asia already, I know it’s coming to the Philippines soon. And yes, it’s now here. It hit the provinces first before finding its way here in Metro Manila. ...

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:23:21 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads in the World http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/-ZWkQKTuEqU/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/-ZWkQKTuEqU/ especially to my husband ;)

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:29:24 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Sometimes . . . . . http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/yiPJlVemS2w/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/yiPJlVemS2w/

Sometimes God breaks our spirit to save our soul . . . . .

Sometimes He breaks our hearts to make us whole . . . . .

Sometimes He sends us pain so we can be stronger . . . . .

Sometimes He sends us failure so we can be humble . . . . .

Sometimes He ...

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:20:10 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » What’s up with me http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/bLwK0cy_vHM/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/bLwK0cy_vHM/ Hello there, people! In case anyone is wondering, this blog is still alive. It’s just that I chose to spend more time with my two boys. Dario just got back to work, while Jeff is back to school already.

Last week was a week of drama. It was the first week of classes for Jeff, while yesterday was Dario’s flight back ...

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:03:59 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » My ‘must have’ list for 2009 (update2) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/5uD4Hb_SukA/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/5uD4Hb_SukA/ 1. personalized theme for OiS (done on Mar12)

2. LCD/flat screen PC monitor to replace the one I’m using which is having its near death experience (this was on last year’s list but I crossed it out because I can still manage to work with it, but it has to go this year because it’s not doing good ...

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:53:00 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Welcome School Year 2009-2010 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/trHKIRWUqLY/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/trHKIRWUqLY/

Yes, it’s the first day of classes and Dario and I took Jeff to school this morning. Before we left, we saw Jeff and his friends talking to each other. They seemed to be catching up on things they did during the summer vacation. We’ll be picking him up this afternoon and we’re also getting ready for the stories we ...

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:09:54 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » Disney’s Desperate Housewives http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/mltwuxDQUhY/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/mltwuxDQUhY/

]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 02:22:37 +0000 Only in Silence . . . . . » I’ll be blogging soon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/bBoOE5v4mYU/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abelle/~3/bBoOE5v4mYU/ We just got home from a two-week vacation in Bataan. Now that I’m back here in Manila, I will put up a post or two whenever I can. Classes start on June08 anyway, so there will be lots of family time for us to enjoy. Dario is going back to Riyadh on June13. We still have 3 more weeks of being ...

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