Abbey's Haven

2005-07-28T12:17:00.000-07:00

STAY by Cueshe'

I believe
We shouldnt let the moment pass us by
Life's too short
We shouldnt wait for the water to run dry

Think about it
Cause we only have one shot at destiny
All im asking
Could it possibly be you and me?

So if you'd still go, i'll understand
Would you give me something just to hold on to?
And if you'll stay, ill hold your hand
Cause im truly, madly, crazily in love with you

Time has come
For us to go our separate ways
God forbid
But my mind is going crazy today

I feel so cold
Feel so numb
Im having nightmares but im awake
Help me lord
Fight this loneliness
Take this pain away

So if you'd still go, i'll understand
Would you give me something just to hold on to?
And if you'll stay, ill hold your hand
Cause im truly, madly, crazily in love with you

Now that you're gone, im all alone
Im still hoping that you would come back home
Dont care how long, but im willing to wait
Cause im truly, madly, crazily in love with you

2005-07-21T14:16:00.000-07:00

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS..

Oh boy! This is The Day! Finally I was able to see one of my dearest friend Tetchie. I had a time off from all those things coming into my head at the moment. I don't know what had happended to me, but one thing is for sure.. Living in California is not easy. Although they say there is a rainbow in every storm. But I am also greatful for this moment had resulted to major transformation. First of all i became closer to the Lord and valued my family and friends much much more! That this time I would never allow anything or anyone to harm them..

Anyhow, I had a wonder wonderful time with Tetchie, her parents and sister Trixie. I came to meet them at their hotel by 10:30am. Then, we were on our way to Universal Studios. I was so much fun we had all our kajologan even with the pictures..

Then we headed to the glendale galleria mall.. Last minute shopping for everyone.. grabe hindi ko sila kinaya.. pati ako shinopping.. nakakahiya tlaga.. but then they insisted kaya super thanks tlaga.. Tetchie, her family and I had a lot of things and stories we have talked about and it was amazing to talk to somebody close to me once again..

They will be leaving tomorrow to go back home.. Gusto ko na nga sumama e.. but i'm surely going to miss them especially Tetchie.. I'm so lucky to have found a friend like her..

2005-07-20T17:54:00.000-07:00

REFLECT ON THIS GOSPEL..

Those who have the law of God written on their hearts love the Lord with all their mind, soul, and strength. They demonstrate this love to the world by showing honor to their parents, faithfulness in their marriage, and integrity in their work. They respect human life and treat all men and women with dignity and honor. They don't speak evil of anyone, no matter how much evil has been done to them. They are content with God and what He has given them, and they want nothing more. These are the outward signs that God's law is alive, written on our hearts "by the Spirit of the living God"

2005-07-12T17:56:00.000-07:00

THIS MAKES ME HOLD ON

"Maybe you're at the point of not wanting to go on. Being God's child intensifies your desperation, for you wonder how a believer could feel so alone and forsaken. Don't give up. Coming to the end of yourself emotionally could be the most painful experience you've ever encountered. But take courage. Cling to the Lord in faith and start all over. God can use this kind of "beginning from the end."

2005-07-04T15:09:00.000-07:00

My New Blog, Shopping and War of the Worlds

Today, as early as 8:00am I am finally awake. We went to Tanger again to buy Peppi some of his office attire.. polo and slacks. I also bought my brother his golf shoes at nike.. My god! nataranta ako before my shopping exceeded the amount i have on my debit card. So i thought i am going to pay again the overdrop fee of the bank and that's 23 bucks kaya nag panic nanaman ako.. Luckily, i was able to do money transfer before the charges came in.. i called the 1 800 number.. buti nalang!

After that we went to watch the movie War of the Worlds.. The movie was spectacular! The effects was amazing.. And Tom cruise really did well.. bravo! but the only thing I wasn't really satisfied with the ending.. You'll say, yun na yun.. beside totality, the movie was great!

Hanep! Natutuwa naman ako sa new blog ko, ang galing with sounds pa! Courtesy of Mr. Webmaster himself! Thanks mark hands up ako sa ka henyohan mo!! =)hahaha OH! Before i forget...

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO ALL!!

2005-07-03T19:24:00.000-07:00

THE BELOVED CITY

I love this day! we spent the whole day walking around the famous New York City.. We went to the Rockefeller, St Patrick's Church, Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Ground Zero (where twin tower used to lie), China town (yum), the biggest Old Navy store (in Manhattan) and the Time Square.. Fireworks are never ending because tomorrow is the 4th of July.

The weather was perfect, the city is not crowded (i guess people are now in the beach), the place was fantastic! Oh well, that's all how i can describe it.. Lastly, picture was great! =)

I'll will post pics too soon ok?? just visit this blog once in a while..

I really had fun with my brother Kuya Jay, Ate Annelyn my beloved sister-in-law and Nini friend of my brother's.. Now i'm feeling kinda awkward knowing i will be leaving soon.. the best time of my life and vacation is in New york with my family..

2005-07-02T19:14:00.000-07:00

mega shopping..

Today is one hell of a day.. all we have done, was shopping.. we went to the outlet mall in New York, specifically in Tanger, and there was really so many things to buy, but of course all i ever shop for is for my Chesca and Peppi.. And i was really happy with all the things I bought. Like nautica dress and shirt for chesca.. those kinds of things..Basta Enjoy!

After that we went to the Hamptons just to look around, it was really nice.. pang mga sosyal tlaga.. It still remained like an old town, kakaiba but really nice.. the clubs really looked good because they were lots of people in line.. not only that people coming own ferrari, bmw's and mercedes benz...

Then, we went to Montauk, the last city in Long Island i think, just to see the light house and the Beach, the view was perfect.. it' a nice place to visit..

I will be posting some of our pics when i am able to transfer all from the camera.. just keep posted ok??

2005-07-01T20:02:00.000-07:00

STOP THINK

Here we go again

Falling in love again

Falling in love all over

We thought we've seen the end

Thought it was over then

But the feeling's back

And we're was starting over

(CHORUS:)

Hanging conversations

Silly accusations

We never made it through

Cause me and you

We never had a chance

And now we're taking another

Stop, think, wait a minute

Is it love that we really feel?

We've been hurting bad

We've been hurt before

Don't you fall until we know for sure

Stop, think, wait a minute

Is it love that we really feel?

We've been there before

We've been through that door

Don't you fall until we know for sure

Here we go again

Taking a chance again

Finding ourselves together

Falling in love again

And losing it all again

Watching the world go by

As we're starting over

(CHORUS:)

Playing the fool together

Playing the game too long

Thought we were wising up

But we're starting over

I don't care if we're wrong

Stop, think, wait a minute

Is it love that we really feel?

We've been hurting bad

We've been hurt before

Don't you fall until we know for sure

Stop, think, wait a minute

Is it love that we really feel?

We've been there before

We've been through that door

Don't you fall until we know for sure

Gotta think, gotta think, gotta think it through, no, no

Stop, think, wait a minute

Is it love, that I really feel?

2005-07-01T19:45:00.000-07:00

You're Still the One

This song is nice.. My sister-in-law, Ate Annelyn sung this while we were doing our concerto.. The unbeatable Magic mic.. hahahaha!! =) Another song for my Peppi

(When I first saw you, I saw love.

And the first time you touched me, I felt love.

And after all this time, you're still the one I love.)

Looks like we made it

Look how far we've come my baby

We mighta took the long way

We knew we'd get there someday

Bridge:

They said, "I bet they'll never make it"

But just look at us holding on

We're still together still going strong

Chorus:

(You're still the one)

You're still the one I run to

The one that I belong to

You're the one I want for life

(You're still the one)

You're still the one that I love

The only one I dream of You're still the one

I kiss good night

Ain't nothin' better

We beat the odds together

I'm glad we didn't listen

Look at what we would be missin'

(Bridge)

(Chorus)

I'm so glad we made it

Look how far we've come my baby

2005-06-29T07:49:00.000-07:00

My Speaker Has Arrived

Yesterday Me and my brother went to the Hamptons to pick up his truck.. He had brought it there since Saturday to have it fixed at Chevorlet. So he asked me yesterday to go with him and then, i would take home the other car, so i did. My goodness! i didn't know that THE Hamptons is that far.. when we got here (at home) the mileage was 102 something.. so it's that far?? I could just imagine.

So anyway, when i bought an IPOD, my brother promised me he will give me accessories of it, like the car charger i think (where the i pod can be played in your car) and the speakers.. I wasn't expecting that my brother would really buy me one because it was expensive, and they have lots of expenses because they are selling their house at Smithtown, New York. And also one more thing he also bought me a ticket from Cali to NY and that worth more than 300 bucks.. But yesterday i wasn't expecting him to say.."Abbey's bilhin na natin yung speaker mo" Naku tuwang tuwa tlaga ako.. coz i wan't expecting it and i really liked it! maganda! here's a pic of the speakers.. Didn't i tell you i am so lucky to have brothers like them! =)

2005-06-26T19:59:00.000-07:00

The First Time..

Time flies faster in New York than in California, i don't know what is it in here that makes it that.. but indeed what they say is true.. they call the the New York minute.

This day would been unforgettable for me.. you know why?? i helped my brother paint their house.. My first time ever! It was enjoyable at first but when it takes a long time doing it.. Oh boy you'll wish it was over.. but atleast i enjoyed it because i was helping and i was doing it with my brother and my sister-in-law. They will sell their house that's why we are fixing it up..

You know what, i am really enjoying every minute i have with my brothers Ian and Jay.. Of course it's different because we are older now, but things are quite the same, I am still and will always be their little favorite sister =)hahaha I will always feel safe when thery are around, and i know they won't let anything happen to me.. kung baga mga bodyguards ko yan =)hahahaha As my mom told me treasure every moment you have with your brothers because it will not be the same when you're older or shal i say old. And it's true! Because now we have different priorities and different paths in our lives.. But you know what i can't really explain how much i love these two brothers of mine! i keep on saying i'm the luckiest girl in the world having two great big bros of my life!

2005-06-22T20:56:00.000-07:00

WHATTA DAY!

Damn! guess what! you'll never know what happened to me.... I was supposed to leave today for New York right?? wrong! I wasn't, i got left by the plane.. and this is my first time so i really didn't know how to react on this..

I was supposed to take the Southwest Airlines at 11:55am bound to New York, but my brother and i, and everybody else left the house at 10:00.. as my brother was thinking that domestic flights wouldn't take a long time.. but you know, it's the same as well with international flights.. The traffic was terrible!! it was traffic at 405 (freeway) and if we took i-5 it would have been worst! The queu was long for the check in baggage and the checking of the lugguage..

Well, anyway that's just it.. a lesson newly acquired.. BE EARLY! i just reschedule my flight tom at 6am.. dang! so early.. and it's going to be a long flight..

2005-06-21T16:37:00.000-07:00

I LEFT MY HEART AT SAN FRANCISCO

What a vacation! oh boy, i did really have fun going to that place with my brother, sister-in-law and my niece and nephews.. We visitied some of Peppi's relatives and it was really a blast.. They were really so super nice.. Here are some pictures taken at Fisherman's wharf.. too bad i wasn't able to take some pictures at the Lombard St where the crookedest road is..

Tomorrow i will be flying to go to New York.. I'll keep you posted ok??

With my pamangkins : Izak, Bella, Ivan and Maliah

2005-06-15T20:09:00.000-07:00

REDONDO BEACH

This is heaven! Where the water and sand are perfect.. Here we are with my bro and my sis in law Irish. We are just having fun!

2005-06-15T19:11:00.000-07:00

VIVA LAS VEGAS

Here are some pictures taken at Las Vegas, I will try to post more pics.. as for now enjoy!! just double click on each pic, to enlarge it.. happy viewing! :-)

2005-06-14T22:04:00.000-07:00

Pics Displayed at NBC Tent and Manila Hotel

2005-06-14T21:08:00.000-07:00

I'm Back!

Oh boy! i missed this.. I has been a long time since my last update.. And it's just now that i had time to write new things about me. I have been really preoccupied with so many things these past few months, with the wedding, our honeymoon at boracay (the best! btw, i will post some of our wedding pics and infos on our wedding. Just in case some of you are planning to get wed soon. I know great deals at a very reasonable cost that will make your dreams come true! Our wedding pictures and albums have been displayed at NBC Tent and Manila Hotel for Bridal Fair..), and now I'm in California, trying to find our fortune and our future in the foreign land.

What I am going through now is not a joke.. i have spent so much on this, i have sacrificed a lot. Even I myself get amazed on how i take things and how i am able to handle certain situation on my own.

Eversince I got here, i knew that there's going to be great sacrifices to be made.. First of all, i have been thousand miles away from my family. And i am newly wed. We should be spending the best years of our lives together... But as i have said, things happen and it happens for reason and major changes to make you grow more mature as a person and better individual.

I have spend sleepless nights and have cried a river the past months. Even though it has been so much fun here with my brother i know something was still missing, and i could even be happier IF and only IF Peppi and Chesca's with me.. Some poeple ignore special people in their life just because of their presence. Not knowing that someday things might just change in an instance. My advice is, treasure every moment you have with your family, your loved ones. Because you'll never know when it's going to be the last of it...

Me and my brother have a different bond and relationship not unlike other people's realtionship with their siblings.. I can say what i have (my immediate family) is the best among all. I have great parents who never get tired of pulling me and helping me everytime i slipped. Although then I wasn't able to value their worth. I am realizing how lucky i am to have parents like them. As you know i might have been the worst in their children.. I have given them too much headache while i was growing up.. But i hope what i have accomplished and what i have right now, made them so proud of having three children: Jay, Ian and Abbey.

About my brothers, They are the best also. While i was growing up even through there was a big gap in our age. It didn't matter. We never fought and had a smooth sailing years together. As i recall i was boyish then, i played basketball, i was an athlete and i wrestle with them. I never was a girly girl.. kaya alam nyo na kung bakit ako huragan ngayon :-) hahaha I never regretted any moments in my life.. When they left, i felt so sad, i thought it was over... It was miserable that time.. I have been through the worst of me.. Ask my parents if you don't believe me.. I said to myself i would do anythings just to be with them.. But to tell you honestly, even now i'm with my brother Ian.. Things still aren't complete.. not without Peppi and Chesca.. There always something missing without them. I felt lost. Things change, people grow, your priorities differ once you get married. Only now i realize, eventhough how you and your brothers grow to be so close.. the relationship with your husband and daughter differs, bigtime...

What I am saying is that its normal to commit mistakes in your life, tempations comes and we can't resist it sometimes.. to quote my friend : We are only humans.. but you know, make the most of everything you do in every moment you have with your loved ones.. You'll never know when is going to be the last of it...

Damn! i have been too emotional on this.. Live your life to the fullest.. Everyday is a day to look forward to.. As for me.. i can't wait to go back home.. as they sing it (Manila, Manila, i keep coming back to manila) :-) lumalabas nananaman pagka jologs ko.. secret to a.. manunuod kami ng wowowee sa san francisco.. To bad we can't join the games, pera o bayong at willy of fortune.. even how bad we want to.. hindi kami makaka abot sa registration e.. o well, wait for my next update for the wowowee and my trips to san francisco and new york.

Oh yeah, on saturday, june 18th i will be taking my CBEST test.. Please pray for me.. I believe that prayes can move mountains... I have strong faith to God and i know He wouldn't let me down.. I hope you think so too.. Til' next time!

2005-01-20T19:53:00.000-08:00

A FAREWELL AND THANK YOU DINNER

Days after the wedding it's time for my brother and my sister-in-law. And get back to New York. It's a little sad for us. But you know, that's life!

Also thank you so much to our beloved parents and family for the support they had given us.. so we all had dinner at Dencio's jupiter Ave.

2004-12-08T16:24:00.000-08:00

those were the days

This morning, i opened my account at myspace..I was browsing through my friends list and look what i have found... An old picture of my friends in college...

Friendship may drift apart but somehow you'll be thankful that there will be one person that will really love you and help you out through all your pains, laughter and tears... and that's my bestfriend noreen!!

2004-12-07T20:24:00.000-08:00

best friends day

Today is best friends day.. i would like to say thank you to my best friends noreen, tetchie and pam for always being there for me in times of crisis and happiness. They mean so much to me and they will always be a part of who i am. i love you girls!!

2004-12-07T17:10:00.000-08:00

38 days and counting

Time really flies fast! Barely a month and our big day is coming! I can't explain honestly what and how i feel.. should i be scared of the responsibility, security and privacy. I guess all couples getting married also chickens out.. we have been used to a certain routine that we have been living for the rest of our lives, suddenly one day things will change permanently.

On the other hand, i feel so many good things inside. Though i may not be the expressive person but people around me see that i am becoming more radiant and having this bouyant feeling. I don't know really, what makes me feel that way. It's maybe because the person i love will be with me thoughout my life.. to be my companion, my friend, my ally, and finally i can say he going to be my husband...my hubby!

I'm glad that peppi and i went though the toughest times in our relationship.. we had been enemies, friends, and all those stuff, say it we have been there!

My peppi! he has the best things a person could have... He is not perfect but i'll say he is this person made by God that suits me.. We all have our faults and people commit mistakes but peppi and i have learned to forgive, accept, move on and love each other dearly.. He is everything i ever wanted. And i would always say i do to him.

btw, wedding preparations have been going smoothly..can't help that some people complain with somethings..sakit sa ulo i'm telling you sometimes i would want to kick them and swear really! but indeed patience is a virtue.. we have finalized everything. Our marriage lisence is still on the process we will be getting it on monday..december 13 and we are done!!

i have created our a website that has our pictures and wedding stuff updates and pictures of gowns, souvenirs and everything you want to see.. it's all there! please visit the site:

http://community.webshots.com/user/meloveabbey

2004-11-16T18:37:00.000-08:00

MY LITTLE BRIDE

Last saturday, november 13, we all had our final fitting for the gowns ..Chesca will be my little bride and look how gorgeous she's going to be

2004-11-16T18:02:00.000-08:00

The love that we have...

Our BIG GRAND DAY is coming! On the 15th of January the love we have for each other will be legalized and blessed by the church. Our wedding will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Shrine Parish in New Manila. Reception will follow at The Richmonde Hotel.

Peppi and i have been together for more than 5 years and all the times i had with him is Magic..He has the tendency to turn something so dull into a meaningful moment.. My life would be less wonderful and beautiful without him..

Another thing I should be really be thankful to Peppi and to the Lord is giving me such a wonderful daughter..who else but Francesca Ysabel..MY CHESCA! My source of happiness my strength and my inspiration.. With so much happiness, i would never trade my life to all the riches and material possessions in the world.... The mere fact of chesca and peppi's presence gave me so many things to look forward to...

Cant wait for this moment to come to our life! The journey in life has ended and now we will start anew as a partner and together...We will do it together for the sake of our family that we might able to give them the best future that suits for chesca and our future kids...

I just simply love my life!! and i couldn't ask for more!!!

2004-11-14T21:58:00.000-08:00

a tribute to TETCHIE

My good good friend tetch..

My all around friend. The person who will do anything just to see her friends smile. This chic and i have been friend since high school..that's like what 10 years..more or less..and yes, our friendship has gone through its ups and downs but still when i needed someone to count on she would always be there..

Last November 13 sat we went to cena in greenbelt 3 for her post bday celebration...it was so fun! my gift for her..it's janjan..just kidding. But i wish these two friends of mine that they might find their happiness with each other. Peppi and I love you both!! muwah! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TETCH!!

2004-10-05T20:35:00.000-07:00

i passed the board exam

We finally did it guys!!! the time we all have been waiting for...there's only one thing i could say SHIIIEETTT!! =)hahaha I have given so much effort and time on this reviewing, studying and all..not only me but all my classmates and friends; and i am glad that it is finally over!! We passed and now i want to thank the Lord for giving me, my family and friends so much blessings.. For always hearing us out in every prayer..Thank you Lord... Now all we have to do is be good at this! Good luck to all you guys you have passed..congratulations! isa na tyong certified na guro!! mabuhay!!

2004-09-16T21:47:00.000-07:00

amateur madness

Today, September 16, 2004 is my first time in creating this blog account.. My Gosh! wala ako masabe kundi mahirap magblog as in! at sandamakmak na pasensya ang kailangan mo dahil hindi ma ipost ang i popost mo..but in fairness nakaka aliw sha to create your own site. At tenks kela blog master East, Kay, Liza at Jay ang taong nag impluwensya sa blog.

Well, this is it...the place where you will know more about me and never ending updates of what's in and happening. Simply, the place to be!