Tawa ka naman muna. I got this from a forwarded e-mail and promise, you’ll laugh at least once. If you don’t, there’s something wrong with you. Kidding! O game, tawa naman diyan.

PAG MURA ANG SONGHITS NA NABILI MO…

I decided long ago, never to walk in edu manzano… (I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone’s shadow)

Cry by Mandy Moore – A walk to remember… it was late afternoon! (I’ll always remember, it was late afternoon)

All My Life by K-ci and Jojo – supposed to be you’re like my mother,supposed to be you’re like my sister (close to me you’re like my mother… close to me you’re like my sister)

Where’s the Love – People killing, people flying, children hurt an living, crying… (People killing, people dying; children hurt and you hear them crying)

Leaving on a jet plane – so kiss me and SMAFFLE me… (so kiss me and smile for me…)

Usher & Alicia’s My Boo – It started when we were younger you were NINE… (It started when we were younger you were mine)
Here’s more: … and you were my BEYBLADE… it started when were younger you were FINE…

If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys – “some people want TAMBOURINES..” (diamond rings)
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I’m back! Our Beijing trip was a wonderful experience. Thanks to everyone who shared their advice on how to deal with the cold. Your tips were all very helpful! I layered a lot and discovered I could handle zero degree cold. Yeah! After the jump, I’m sharing some pictures from the trip. It will be quite lengthy so grab yourself a bag of chips before the show begins.

The shopping was excellent. I got the hang of haggling after awhile. If we had more time and more pocket money, I could’ve shopped another day. The sights were awesome and I feel really lucky to have seen the beautiful Beijing landmarks. The food was okay. It was very delicious, but honestly I think the Chinese food here in Manila tasted pretty much the same! The people were generally pleasant though I did encounter some rudeness. Tsk tsk.

Highlights of my trip were: Eating hot noodle soup and hard boiled egg at the Great Wall. Climbing the Great Wall. Getting lost in the city with friends and finding our way home with the help of a rare English speaking Chinese MBA student. Finally learning how to haggle. Drinking a Starbucks latte at the Forbidden City. Watching a panda scratch his butt on a tree trunk. Eating Peking Duck at the best place ever. Having my and H’s English and Chinese names carved on soft jade. Eating candied strawberries. Watching Prime with my roommates instead of going out drinking. Coming home.

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It’s going to be a great week!

My officemates and I are going to Beijing! I’m so excited. Beijing’s temperature freaks me out a bit though, -8 deg. Celsius. Our Manila weather is at 25 deg. Celsius. I haven’t packed for the trip yet. I have yet to find a good hat. Does anyone have any Beijing tips or tips for dealing with such cold weather? I’d appreciate good advice! I revel in the tropical climate of the Philippines and can live wearing flip-flops everyday. Cold weather scares me.

We have finally moved out of our old home and into the new home. My body ached the whole weekend but I’m just glad the move is done. I’m excited to make our new place homey. The quest is on for the perfect welcome door mat.

Any Sims fans out there? I recently got the Seasons Expansion Pack. It friggin’ rocks. In one word, it’s magical. Here are some highlights from each season in my neighborhood:
– Winter: Snow angels. Snowmen. Snowball fights. A penguin visited our lot and we got to pet it. It returned the favor by peeing on our driveway. Family stayed too long in the cold and shivered badly. Trooped into the home and warmed up with hot chocolate. Heavy Snow Day, so school was called off. Snow falling from the sky was magical.
– Spring: Spring showers. Thunder sound was realistic. Lightning struck my fountain and put it on fire. Plants bloomed. I wish the Sims had umbrellas when they’d walk in the rain.
– Summer: Kids played Marco Polo in the pool. Tried catching fireflies in the evening. Had water balloon fights in the garden.
– Fall: Harvested fruits and vegetables from the greenhouse. Played catch in the yard.
Reviews mention that building relationships can be affected by the season. I haven’t noticed how it differs per season yet, but I’m very much willing to ahem, play some more and observe.

Finally, thank you to the kind soul who nominated my blog at the Philippine Blog Awards. Wifely Steps was placed under the Home and Living category. Awesome. Even if I don’t make it as a finalist, having been nominated was a great honor. Salamat!

So it’s going to be a great week! Whatever negativity comes your way this week, choose to deal with it positively. It’s alright to feel bummed about it but choose to be happy, choose to be peaceful. Good vibes will follow. Happy Monday!