2012 Planner

We plan because...

• we don't want things to fail.
• we prefer taking the smooth ride.
• we want to be the best.
• we desire for accomplishment, achievement and success in everything that we do. 

And if we truly want things to happen the way we planned it, we should make at least a sketch or it if a blueprint isn't so necessary...

With that, I present you the hottest planners to checkout for 2012:

1. Starbucks 2012 planner

2. Belle de Jour

The BDJ Planner is sold at P598 PhP. For more information on the Belle de Jour Power Planner, log on to www.belledejourpowerplanner.com.


3. Navi 2012 - Your life navigator

4.The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 2012 Giving Journal

Want one?

1. A minimum single-receipt purchase of any Original Ice Blended, Coffee-based, or Tea-based Beverage, or Frozen Swirl, qualifies you to get a stamp card. Each card consists of 18 boxes, with corresponding drink assignments. These are as follows:

a. 1 Original Ice Blended (any flavor, regular or large)

b. 1 Tea Latte (any flavor, regular or large)

c. 1 Red Velvet Hot Cocoa or Red Velvet Ice Blended (regular or large)

d. Any 15 Regular or Large Original Ice Blended, Coffee-based or Tea-based Beverages, or Frozen Swirl

2. Each purchase of a The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf product with a corresponding box on the card entitles the bearer to a stamp.

3. Once all the 18 boxes have been stamped, the bearer can claim his The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 2012 Giving Journal by surrendering the accomplished card to any of our stores, during which, the cashier will punch a hole in the card to prevent reuse.

4. Promo period is from November 7, 2011 to January 31, 2012.

6. Giving Journals may be claimed all throughout the promo period and until 60 days after the promo has ended

5. Figaro 2012 Planner

Want one?

1. Get the Figaro stampede card on your favorite Figaro branch.

2. For every P350 worth of single receipt, you are entitle to have 1 stamp on your stampede card. You will need to complete 10 stamps.

3. You can start collecting your stamps today!

6. Filed 2012 Planner

Priced for 545 PhP. Available at leader book shops nationwide. 


7. The Lego Planner

Sold at Fully booked for 500.00 PhP.


8. Luxe 2012 Diary

Available for P165 at Fully Booked.


9. Galison Fun Plan

Available for P729 at National Book Store.

10. Papemelroti 2012 Planner

Available for P19.75 at Papemelroti branches. Discounts available for bulk orders.

11. Moleskine Limited Edition Pac-Man High Score Diary/Planner

Available for P1,299 (pocket) and P1,599 (large) at major book stores.

12. Daycraft Animal Pals 2012 Diary

Available for P525 at Fully Booked.

13. Hello Kitty Planner

Available for P209.75 at Powerbooks.


14. Paulo Coelho Moments Agenda 2012

Sold at National Bookstore for 495.00 PhP


15. This Journal will change someone's life 2011 
(http://www.freespeechpublications.com/order/view.php?id=1)

16. Design Your Life 2012 Planner 
http://cnsdesigns.multiply.com/photos/album/83/Design_Your_Life_2012_Planner

Love, now and always,

Mia        

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mia always dreamt of becoming 5'8" or higher that goes with the reason why she wears higher platforms. She wears lighter makeup these days because her MAN is particular with INNER beauty. She's the same old shopaholic you now, splurging over stuffs that a part goes to charity. Today, she is not writing blogs and promos anymore. She ventured into marketing... selling souls to the devil. And oh wait, on her spare time, she writes short stories of love with tragic ending. Some of her published works are "Cries, Cameras and Actions", "8 folds", "The Boat", "All for Carlie", "Ragnarok Online Love Story" and "Resume of Lovers". 

Free calls to US and Canada from Gmail

Believe it or not, Gmail just gave us the best gift this year... 


Free domestic calls within the US and Canada and low rates for other countries with this small plugin – right from within Gmail.


Getting a Gmail is as easy as getting yourself a new e-mail.
1. Go to Gmail.

2. Create an account.

2. Register / Fill-up some forms.

3. And log in.

After you successfully registering...


1. Simply go to https://mail.google.com/mail/?voice

2. Install the plugin

3. Then, call. 

Calling should be easy for you as it is the same as ordinary calling devices. Enjoy!!! 
Talk and Connect with your family and friends around the world! 


Gmail Calls to other countries:

Country	Google Voice rate per minute	Leading internet telephony provider
France - Mobile	10¢	20¢+ connection fee
Germany - Mobile	10¢	25¢+ connection fee
India - Mobile	2¢	9¢+ connection fee
Mexico - Mobile	15¢	33¢+ connection fee
United States	free from the U.S. & Canada 1¢ from everywhere else	2¢+ connection fee

Love, now and always,

Mia        

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mia always dreamt of becoming 5'8" or higher that goes with the reason why she wears higher platforms. She wears lighter makeup these days because her MAN is particular with INNER beauty. She's the same old shopaholic you now, splurging over stuffs that a part goes to charity. Today, she is not writing blogs and promos anymore. She ventured into marketing... selling souls to the devil. And oh wait, on her spare time, she writes short stories of love with tragic ending. Some of her published works are "Cries, Cameras and Actions", "8 folds", "The Boat", "All for Carlie", "Ragnarok Online Love Story" and "Resume of Lovers". 

Habits to break on 2012

1. Rebond / straighten my hair.
I started straightening my hair since grade 5. I think it's time to grow some natural hair again. My hair is awfully dry. It looks nice but never touch it and you'll get disappointed. Also, this will be a good way to change my look. CURLS it is! =)


2. Read one novel (or two) every month.
I still have the reading list of my creative writing course before. I'll pick 12, read and review each. I need to be back on reading because most of my time is spent online. Not that my time is wasted online but reading tweets sometimes really takes so much of my precious time.


3. Stay with one cellphone number.
It's been a habit to change numbers from time to time. This year, I'm sticking to one number... PROMISE.


4. Do some craft once in every month.


5. Learn one cuisine every month.


6. Me time... once every four months.


7. Photography / travel... once every three months. 


That's all for now... Let me update this before 2012 strikes. 

Love, now and always,

Mia        

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mia always dreamt of becoming 5'8" or higher that goes with the reason why she wears higher platforms. She wears lighter makeup these days because her MAN is particular with INNER beauty. She's the same old shopaholic you now, splurging over stuffs that a part goes to charity. Today, she is not writing blogs and promos anymore. She ventured into marketing... selling souls to the devil. And oh wait, on her spare time, she writes short stories of love with tragic ending. Some of her published works are "Cries, Cameras and Actions", "8 folds", "The Boat", "All for Carlie", "Ragnarok Online Love Story" and "Resume of Lovers". 

The Breathe of Fresh Air

Everything that happened in the last 5 months or so.... is a breathe of fresh air. It helped me realize a lot of things:


1. That running away doesn't let you escape from where you are running from. Sometimes it makes you closer, closer not to come back but to think of what is right and leave everything behind. 


2. That no matter how hurtful things are... crying will be, someday, tiring. It all falls back on the right places in the right time. Hurtful things happens but we all cross that point where one day we wake up and the pain is gone like we never experienced it at all.


3. That FAMILY is FAMILY. I have the best realization about family... They treat you like a slice of a cake: mouth watering, expensive with edible gold and delicious with the best icing and filling in the whole world  and when you crash down the ground, they pick you, try to make you look good again and take you in you as edible as you should be.


4. That if one of your dreams will be granted by all means it will be. No matter where or how, if this is the right time for it to come true. It will just happen. 


5. That if one of your dreams was granted and something happened then it's not for you. 


6. That if your dream is not yet granted... you don't stop dreaming... you dream bigger. 

Love, now and always,

Mia        

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mia always dreamt of becoming 5'8" or higher that goes with the reason why she wears higher platforms. She wears lighter makeup these days because her MAN is particular with INNER beauty. She's the same old shopaholic you now, splurging over stuffs that a part goes to charity. Today, she is not writing blogs and promos anymore. She ventured into marketing... selling souls to the devil. And oh wait, on her spare time, she writes short stories of love with tragic ending. Some of her published works are "Cries, Cameras and Actions", "8 folds", "The Boat", "All for Carlie", "Ragnarok Online Love Story" and "Resume of Lovers". 

Handy Dandy Moleskine

Last week, I bought myself my very own Moleskine. It's the Legendary notebook used by Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and Bruce Chatwin, to name a few artists and thinkers who loved it.


It will be my official outdoor planner of 2012. Outdoor? When I say outdoor, it's my planner that I can bring on anywhere in bag or on my purse. It's extra small, handy, and excessively cute. Despite the size, the planner nails the daily page where I can write on my schedules, plans and notes of the day. 

 Moleskine Daily Diary / Planner [Hard Cover] in Dark Pink

Mine's the 2012 version

I bought the planner because it's handy. But if you want something, huge, big and spacious then, this is not the right planner for you. If you want a diary planner where you can write your blow-by-blow account of the day, then try looking for a journal made for that. And, if you want an artsy planner with lots of colors and designs and stickers, you should not get this planner. It's plain. BUT plain enough for you to color it with your own thoughts and adventures. If you want something else, Moleskine and other planners sure sell what you have in mind. 


I think this planner is made for people who want to carry their planners where ever they go. It's small, handy, light-weight and perfect for busy people who jots down keywords and phrases to remember things they should go about for the day. This planner is perfect for me since I want to always carry a notepad that helps me remember and helps me write the things I need to remember, not just for the rest of the DAY but for the rest of the YEAR.

Love, now and always,

Mia        

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mia always dreamt of becoming 5'8" or higher that goes with the reason why she wears higher platforms. She wears lighter makeup these days because her MAN is particular with INNER beauty. She's the same old shopaholic you now, splurging over stuffs that a part goes to charity. Today, she is not writing blogs and promos anymore. She ventured into marketing... selling souls to the devil. And oh wait, on her spare time, she writes short stories of love with tragic ending. Some of her published works are "Cries, Cameras and Actions", "8 folds", "The Boat", "All for Carlie", "Ragnarok Online Love Story" and "Resume of Lovers". 

Mo, Rhian and their Lost Baby

I think Mo and Rhian are good together. I only hated Rhian because of Mo. Not that I love Mo that much. But, I'm a fan. The guy is intelligent, frank, genius, and he says whatever he wants. Sweet to any caller too... who else would say "I love you man" back to a guy caller like him? He just gets away with it too bad-ass.


I never believed that Mo and Rhian are together. All that I know is that Mo is very serious in courting her for quite a long time. I only believed that they are together when Mo, himself, posted their vacation pictures together in Greece(I think). That's so sweet. However, it didn't take too long, they broke up on twitter and Mo posted some long love tweet...

I saw an old strand of your hair in the shower this evening. I miss you. Good night...Ive been home for days in darkness. Not going outside in case you come home. Goodnight.....Today I remembered when I picked you up at the Amsterdam airport. I had flowers, you were wearing all black. We kissed in public for the 1st time. It was amazing. Goodnight....We spent the night on a bench in Central Park, right after going to the Apple Store at 2am to check the iPhone 4. I left a message in the inbox of the display phone for you to read. Please never forget. Goodnight....I have mole right next to my upper lip. I always thought it was a blackhead but you insist it’s a mole and kiss it all the time. Goodnight....We used to do crossword puzzles side by side and even over the phone. We graduated into other things like Monopoly, Boggle, and Hidden Objects. These were simple games but we made an awesome team. I miss you, Goodnight....Every country we visited, we kissed a lot. Especially reaching over the table at one of those fancy restaurants. We always kissed. There was never enough of it. Goodnight....We checked into our hotel in Athens Greece and we told them we were on our honeymoon just so we could possibly get an upgrade. We ended even getting assigned a butler. We called for room service and the operator answered, "Yes Mrs Gumatay?" And you always got a kick out of that. Goodnight. I miss you....You were intern “Denise” on my the Podcast during the first week, taking calls and you were so good at it. You helped shape the story to make it interesting. Goodnight, I miss you.I would never rudely wake you up. It was always a slow, gentle process. “Im sorry to wake you, my love.” With hugs, kisses, and pats on the head. When you stand, I’d kneel down and put the sandals on your feet. every single time. I miss you. Goodnight...I was in Paris, you were in Singapore. We were talking on the phone as we usually do and I wanted to get you a bag. So you went into the store and I went into the store to look at the same bag, style, and colour. When you decided which one you liked, I bought it, on the other side of the world. It was fun, because we made our distance closer and an activity I enjoyed together. Goodnight I miss you....October 2010. Your birthday month. I made sure that every week you got some really great gift. Your birthday never ended. Weeks past, and I’d still greet you. I miss you. Goodnight....Tosh.0 was favorite our show. We’d order some expensive restaurant delivery food, sit on our huge dining room and watch and laugh. Crab, we had crab, big ones. It didn’t matter how much it cost, I would pay nearly anything to see you happy at home. I miss you. Goodnight....You would write on the bathroom mirror with crayon. They were great pieces of artwork—worthy of the Louvre. And I never erased it. I’d hold on to it until the condensation would take it away. Then, you’d make your next creation. I especially loved the one when you drew an outline of me so when I got home, it said “Stand here” and I’d stand in it. And there was a kiss waiting for me because of the position I was in. I miss you.Goodnight....We were walking in Paris on our first night there and we came across a street called Rue De Rohan. We said, “that’s our street” because of the play on our names. We kept repeating the street name over and over throughout our trip. Goodnight, I miss you....We first started holding hands in public that day we went to Ansons near Glorietta. I was really happy. We were holding hands in the car, we usually then “break” when we get out. But today, you didn’t care. You held it even inside and I was thrilled. A big victory that day. I miss you, Goodnight....You were in New York for work, I was in Manila. I decided to make dinner reservations at Nobu in Manhattan. I booked a flight and headed 20hrs your way for dinner that night. I was already wearing a suit coat rushing from the airport because I didn’t want to be late for this fancy restaurant, stormed into the hotel room to see if you were ready and there you were in your bathrobe. We could have missed our reservations and I wouldn’t have cared, it was just great to see you. I miss you. Goodnight....You came w/ me to a meeting for Podcast sponsors. I was supposed to make a presentation and as I tried connecting with them, you blurted out an idea of yours and they loved it. You started taking over the presentation and everyone was so amazed at what you had to say. Youre so smart and I miss you. Goodnight....You got the new car and wanted so much to drive it. So we were in Tagaytay driving around and you did such a great job. Rarely was I ever scared, you were so happy about the car. I miss you, goodnight...

I thought that was it. History. Archived. 8 feet under. Until.. Right after the huge KC-Piolo breakup that I (somewhat) knew the whole story. It all started with Mo selling stuffs in twitter for he will be healing in NYC. Then, a post roaming around the internet looking for Mo's lost "confession" video in one of the computers he sold. After Mo already sold everything, said goodbye to everyone, emptied his house, lived in hotels, and waited for his flight to NYC, there goes the video posted on Youtube, repaired and the topic of everyone now. 


When I watched it, I can't believed that it happened. Watch it for yourself... 

ITS 28TH OF JULY 2010, FIRST TIME IM DOING THIS. I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHY. UM, MAYBE ONE DAY YOU’LL WATCH THIS. JUST TO REMEMBER HOW HORRIBLE OF A DAY IT IS. YOURE IN SINGAPORE, YOU’VE BEEN CRYING ALL EVENING BECAUSE TOMORROW MORNING, YOU AND RHIAN WILL GO TO THE HOSPITAL HERE AND GET RID OUR BABY. IT DOESN’T MATTER NAMAN WHAT I THINK ABOUT IT BECAUSE THIS WAS HER CHOICE. I DON’T KNOW HOW LONG YOU’LL KEEP THIS AS A SOUVENIR, BUT THIS IS THE TEST. (WHISPER) THIS IS WRONG. THIS IS THE HARDEST THING (CRYING) THIS IS THE HARDEST THING YOU’VE GONE THROUGH BEFORE AND YOU’VE GONE THROUGH SO MUCH. AND WE HAVE TO BLAME OUR JOBS FOR THIS? THIS INDUSTRY THAT JUDGES YOU FOR THESE THINGS. THIS BUSINESS HAS MADE HER BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE TO TAKE THE LIFE OF OUR OWN CHILD BECAUSE NO ONE WILL FORGIVE HER FOR THIS. THAT THIS JOB WILL RUIN HER, SO WE AGREED THAT WE’D COME HERE AND GET IT DONE. BECAUSE YOU LOVE HER AND YOU JUST WANT HER TO BE OKAY. ITS NOT LIKE RHIAN IS HAVING AN EASY TIME WITH THIS TOO. ITS HARD ON ALL OF US. SHE SAID ONE DAY WE WILL SEE THIS AGAIN. AND MAYBE OUR JOBS WILL BE A LITTLE BIT EASIER AND MORE ACCEPTING ABOUT IT. ONE DAY YOU’LL LOOK AT THIS VIDEO, 20 YEARS FROM NOW, I DON’T EVEN KNOW IF YOU WILL STILL BE TOGETHER AND IT WILL STILL HURT. IT WILL STILL HURT LIKE HELL. (CRYING). YOU’LL BE SORRY FOR THIS YOUR WHOLE LIFE. I’LL BE SORRY FOR THIS MY WHOLE LIFE. IM SORRY FOR THE BAD CHOICE WE ARE ABOUT TO MAKE. ITS HARD FOR BOTH OF US. NOBODY WANTS TO DO THIS. I KNOW OTHER CELEBRITIES HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SUCCEED AFTER THIS PROBLEM, IF IT IS EVEN A PROBLEM, I DON’T KNOW IF IT’S A PROBLEM. BUT YOU KNOW, HER PARENTS ARE TOUGH ON HER. HER STATION, HER CHANNEL, HER MANAGER IS SO TOUGH ON HER THAT IT HAS MADE HER FEEL THAT HAVING THIS BABY, IS JUST NO OTHER OPTION. I KNOW RHIAN IS YOUNG. MAYBE ONE DAY WHEN WE’RE OLDER, WHEN SHE IS OLDER, THAT WE WONT HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS. I DON’T BLAME HER. THE PRESSURE ON HER IS SO GREAT. THAT I KNOW SHE FEELS LIKE SHE HAS NO CHOICE. SO THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT RHIAN. ITS NOT. I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO BE YOU IN HERE, IN THIS SITUATION. ITS JULY 28, 2010 AND IM SITTING INSIDE THE HOTEL. THE RITZ-CALRTON IS SINGAPORE AND WE’VE BEEN FIGHTING ALL NIGHT ABOUT THIS. IM DOING MY BEST TO TRY TO KEEP YOU SAFE. AND ALL THIS FIGHTING IS TAKING A TOLL ON US. I WISH WE COULD HAVE THIS CHILD. I DON’T WANT TO DO THIS. THIS JOB IS SO DIFFICULT. ITS SO DIFFICULT. IM SO SORRY. I’LL BE SORRY FOREVER. AGAIN, ONE DAY YOU’LL WATCH THIS. MAYBE WHEN YOURE AN OLD MAN. YOU’LL REMEMBER HOW DIFFICULT TODAY WAS. AND I HOPE YOU WATCH THIS AND I HOPE BY THAT TIME I’LL BE MARRIED AND I’LL HAVE A FAMILY THAT I CAN TRY TO MAKE IT UP TO. YOURE GOING TO DO SOMETHING REALLY WRONG TODAY. IM SORRY FOR THAT. THIS IS BUSINESS IS SO SO HARD. THIS BUSINESS IS SO HARD ON ITS EMPLOYEES. I GUESS ALL BUSINESSES ARE. I DON’T KNOW. ITS OUR FAULT I KNOW. WE CANT REALLY BLAME OUR JOBS BECAUSE OTHER PEOPLE DID IT. BUT UM, I UNDERSTAND

I'm not in Rhian nor in Mo's shoes to tell them what they did was wrong. But in sensitive things like these... Isn't it that the Girl carrying the child should care more? Shouldn't it  be that the woman more loving to her child? Shouldn't it be that Rhian be the one protecting the baby? Is it all about career, money and fame? What about Valerie Concepcion, LJ Reyes, Matet de Leon, Andi Eigenmann and other celebrities? Most of them were able to take back their spotlights, figures and everything they have before the baby. The baby is actually a good luck and a blessing to them... That when you ask most of them, they didn't regret any sacrifice they given and are all happy with their current lives.


In most Asian Novela's I watched... even if the girl is dying with HIV or whatever disease, she still wants to carry the baby even if it sacrifices her life. And if you need an even worldwide recognition for a mother's sacrifice for her baby, don't look any further, just look at BELLA SWAN!!! C'mon... the half vampire-half human baby is killing her but she still continued with her pregnancy and sacrificed her being mortal for the baby. Isn't that how it should be?


Doing it once? Doing it twice? How many times? Rumors say she done it too many times before. True or not, she can't get away with killing babies. Stone her to death. Who are we to stone her? Before we answer, who is she by the way? 


MO's Final Statement
Aired last Sunday in 103.5 Wow FM during the Showbiz Rampa program hosted by Noel Ferrer with Dehins Trillo and Boy Dale.

There are so many questions to be answered. I don't even know where to start. I guess I can only hope in time, the whole and accurate story will be the one told. It may be too long to write now, but I know a short statement is in order.

"Currently, I'm in disarray because of how fast and unexpected this has all become. I'm confused on whether I should do any interviews or just keep silent about the whole thing. One moment I think I should explain, the other I think I should shut up. I don't even know anymore.

"I am disappointed about the video. I'm saddened about the rumors of its upload. Most of all, I'm ashamed at myself for the loss of our child. It was something I never wanted to happen. It went against my every value and until this very day, it makes me breakdown in tears - something I never have moved on from - I don't think any parent can.

"Of course it was done with utmost regret and I still wonder if I did all that I can to prevent it from happening. I thought I did, but I ultimately sided with the decision of my girlfriend, because I was put against a wall, to a point where I had to choose between the safety of the person that I love and the life of our child.

"As you have heard or read in the video, I do not blame Rhian for our actions even though it was no one else's choice. The pressure on her was too great.

"Am I upset at her? No. However, I do feel sad about the opinions of the people who are closest to her. You see, I am pro-life. I know we all have a different stance about this sensitive topic, but I am and have always been such.

"You may ask why I still allowed for it to happen and my answer is, I don't know. I thought I tried and prayed enough for the circumstances to change but it did not. And I know I will pay for this for the rest of this life and beyond.

"To be completely honest, I am saddened by the reaction of her mom and manager. It has hurt me almost as much as the deed itself. I was shocked to learn of their stance regarding a future family member of theirs. When I went to them to seek their help and comfort, all the focus was put on her career and her body image.

"I was told that the baby wasn't even a baby, even though I was present during the ultra sound, heard the heartbeat of our 3 ½ month old child, saw it being formed into a young human being. I was even more shocked when she was being referred to as a 'brand' rather than as a daughter/niece.

"To be honest, I felt sick hearing this from people who are so openly Christian. They said, verbatim, 'Hindi naman ikaw yung tataba, hindi naman ikaw yung papanget, hindi ikaw ang magdadala at sasakit ang likod. It wasn't a baby.'

"These words were being screamed at me while I sat there in tears. I understand that this may possibly have a negative impact on her career, but it was our child - it was not an inconvenience that is more important than fame and money.

"After this intense ordeal last year, I recently found out this wasn't the only time. It was in this moment that I felt my world crash. I hope you don't find this as hypocritical of myself, but you cannot get away with killing children—I included.

"I made the video as a memento of this tragic event and that it should never happen again. It was meant for me to always remind myself that we paid an enormous sacrifice for this job and this relationship.

"I had no choice, I was not asked my thoughts - it was just going to be the way it went. So I made videos and I kept all the memories that I could hold onto.

"Rhian knew about all of this. To a point where months ago, when they thought a lawyer was needed to aid in our breakup, that I was asked to surrender all of this 'proof' (as they called it) to them for it to be destroyed.

"I naturally gave in to their request, because for the second time, I chose my girlfriend over the memory of our child. I specifically asked them to not destroy it, to please return it to me 50 years from now when all this showbiz priorities and 'branding' wouldn't mean so much anymore. Along with my files, they took my computer and erased it in front of me.

"This was all documented by her legal staff.

"Until this very day, I love Rhian very much. We had to lie to the public about our ongoing relationship and I understood why. I would never want to hurt her and I tried my best to protect her when rumors of past abortions would surface. I aggressively pursued bloggers and other people who had info of past incidents and told them to be quiet.

"They know who they are. Unfortunately, we find ourselves here today. People are in possession of these videos. I know that the copies in my laptop were not the only ones destroyed. In a brown envelope, I handed these files to the family and begged them to salvage them. My laptop may have been compromised. I really don't know. There will be rumors for a long time, I am aware of that, but it will not hurt as much as the memory of what truly happened - we lost our child and I have not moved on from it.

"I am aware that GMA would like to prosecute me for this. I would like to apologize to the network for putting them in a bad light.

"This decision to have an abortion was not something the network instructed us to do. I was shocked that one of their officers, Ida Henares, had an unfavorable opinion about the pregnancy, but I am aware that her opinion doesn't reflect the opinion of the network. I understand that and I am sorry if the words on my 'video diary' depicted otherwise.

"I'm sorry to Rhian that our rollercoaster relationship ended the way it did. There was much more going on than people know. But I love you. I always have. The few people who knew about us also knew how much we cared for each other. We talked about marriage, we almost bought a home together a few months ago, we were planning to have the family we lost.

"I don't have a message for the general public. This is the shortest explanation I can give for now. Maybe one day I can answer more, or whenever it is necessary. We all have a certain set of values. I will respect yours and I hope you will respect mine. This is me in the most honest and rawest form.

"I can only make one promise: I will never, ever agree to take the life of a child again. It doesn't matter if it isn't my body or my choice. I will not be put against the wall again. I should have stood my ground, fought harder, delayed it longer, encourage more people to talk her out of it.

"I regret being there. I regret it all."

I visit Mo's twitter From time to time and there's no new updates. I wish the man is alright. May he find the peace, forgiveness and healing he needs right now. I hope one day Rhian would also speak up, prove to us that she is just in great pressure for doing so... so that I can take all my words back as well. 

Love, now and always,

Mia        

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mia always dreamt of becoming 5'8" or higher that goes with the reason why she wears higher platforms. She wears lighter makeup these days because her MAN is particular with INNER beauty. She's the same old shopaholic you now, splurging over stuffs that a part goes to charity. Today, she is not writing blogs and promos anymore. She ventured into marketing... selling souls to the devil. And oh wait, on her spare time, she writes short stories of love with tragic ending. Some of her published works are "Cries, Cameras and Actions", "8 folds", "The Boat", "All for Carlie", "Ragnarok Online Love Story" and "Resume of Lovers". 

Mabuhay Merry Christmas Slash No Traffic Lanes are Back!

MMDA Christmas/Mabuhay Lanes 2011

For Private Vehicles from North to South: 

click to enlarge

From McArthur Highway 

• Right turn to Samson Road, C-4/Letre, R-10, A. Bonifacio, Roxas Blvd., to destination.

From North Luzon Expressway: 

• Exit at Mindanao Avenue Access Ramp, right at Mindanao Ave., left at Congressional, right at Tandang Sora crossing Commonwealth flyover, Katipunan Avenue, C-5, to destination.
• Exit at Mindanao Ave., Access Ramp, right at Mindanao Ave., left at North Avenue, QMC, right at Kalayaan, left at Kamias rd. right at Anonas, left at Aurora Blvd., right at Katipunan Avenue, C-5, to destination.
• Exit at Mindanao Ave., Access Ramp, right at Mindanao Ave., left at North Avenue, QMC, right at Kalayaan, left at Kamias rd. right at Anonas, left at Chico St., straight to Xavierville, right at C-5, to destination.
• Straight at A. Bonifacio Ave, left at C-3, right at Banawe, left at E. Rodriguez, right at Araneta Ave., right at Aurora Blvd., right at Magsaysay Blvd., left at Nagtahan - P. Quirino Ave., left at South Super Highway to destination. 
• Straight at A. Bonifacio Ave, take Mayon Ave. to Welcome Rotunda, then to destination.
• Straight at A. Bonifacio, take Mayon Ave., right at Dapitan St. or P. Florentino, left at A. Maceda, right at F. Fajardo, left at V.G. Cruz, right at Lardizabal, left at Dela Fuente, right at R. Magsaysay Blvd., Nagtahan to P. Quirino, left at South Super Highway to destination.

From Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA): 

• Turn right at West Ave., right at Quezon Ave., U-turn near Magbanua, right at Timog, right at T. Morato, right at E. Rodriguez, left at Gilmore, right at N. Domingo, left at Pinaglabanan, right at P. Guevarra, left at L. Mencias, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Nueve de Pebrero, Maysilo, Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge to destination.
• Turn right at West Ave., right at Quezon Ave., U-turn near Magbanua, right Sct. Reyes, take Umbel Bridge, left at Dona Rodriguez, right at N. Domingo, left at Pinaglabanan, right at P. Guevarra, left at L. Mencias, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Nueve de Pebrero, Maysilo, Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge to destination.
• Turn right at West Ave., right to Del Monte Ave., left at Sto. Domingo or Biak na Bato, right at Amoranto, left at Banawe or D. Tuazon, right at Maria Clara or Dapitan to destination.
• Turn right at Mo. Ignacia, left at Timog Ave., right at T. Morato, right at E. Rodriguez, left at Gilmore, right at N. Domingo, left at Pinaglabanan, right at P. Guevarra, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Nueve de Pebrero, Maysilo, Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge to destination.
• Turn right at Kamuning left at T. Morato, right at E. Rodriguez, left at Gilmore, right at N. Domingo, left at Pinaglabanan, right at P. Guevarra, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Nueve de Pebrero, Maysilo, Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge to destination.
• Turn right at Shaw Blvd. left at Nueve de Pebrero, Maysilo, Francisco, Mandaluyong Makati Bridge to destination.
• Turn right to Madison, right to Pinoeer past EDSA - Boni tunnel, right to Pinatubo, left to Cordillera, left to Arayat, go down Nueve de Pebrero, right to S. Laurel (one-way), left to Shaw Blvd., right to Ideal, left to McColough, right to A. Mabini (one-way), left to Wilson to San Juan area, then to destination.

From Pasig Rosario to South Super Highway: 

• From Ortigas Ave. ext., take U-turn at Rosario Bridge, right at Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave., right at Vargas bridge to C-5 to destination.
• From Ortigas Ave. ext., take U-turn at Rosario Bridge, right at Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave., right at Vargas bridge to Pasig Blvd., left at Shaw Blvd., left at Pioneer, straight to EDSA - Boni bridge, right at Barangka drive, then take Barangka - Estrella bridge to Makati area to destination.
• From Ortigas Ave. ext., take U-turn at Rosario Bridge, right at C. Raymundo, Bagong Ilog to C-5 to destination.

From Quezon City to Makati: 

• Take N. Domingo, left to Blumentritt - Kalentong, left at Manalo St., left at Manalo St., right at Mariano St., right at L. Mencias, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Nueve de Pebrero/Martinez, Maysilo, Sgt. Bumatay or San Francisco Mandaluyong Makati Bridge or Barangka Drive Estrella Bridge to destination.
• From E. Rodriguez, left at Matimyas - Plaza Noli to Fajardo, left at V.G. Cruz, right at Lardizabal, left at Dela Fuente, right at R. Magsaysay Blvd., Nagtahan to P. Quirino, left at South Super Highway to destination.

From Mandaluyong to Makati: 

• From Shaw Blvd., right at Acacia Lane, right at F. Ortigas, left at Boni Ave., Maysilo to destination.

For Private Vehicles from South to North: 

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From Coastal Road Expressway: 

• Straight at Roxas blvd to R10 right at C4, Samson road to destination.

From South Luzon Expressway: 

• Exit to C-5, Katipunan, Tandang Sora Ave., U-turn at Congressional, right to Mindanao Ave., to destination.
• From Pres.Osmeña highway, right turn to P. Quirino, Nagtahan, right at Magsaysay Blvd. left at C3 Araneta Ave. right at A. Bonifacio to destination.
• From Pres. Osmeña Highway, right at P. Quirino to Nagtahan, to A. H. Lacson right at S. H. Loyola, left at M. De la Fuente then right at Piy Margal or Nicanor Roxas to Mayon/D. Tuazon to destination.
• From Pres. Osmeña Highway, right at P. Quirino to Nagtahan, to A. H. Lacson right at S. H. Loyola , right at V. G. Cruz, left at G. Tuazon straight to Bayani road ,left at Cordillera st., right at E. Rodriguez to destination.

From Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA): 

• Turn left to Pasay Road then turn right to Makati Ave. straight to Makati Ð Mandaluyong Bridge right at Fancisco, Maysilo to M. Martines Ave., straight to Gomezvill, straight to Hoover to Wilson left at Ortigas Ave./ Granada, right at Aurora Blvd. then left Hemady, right at E. Rodriguez , left at Tomas Morato left at Timog Ave. then right at Quezon Ave to QMC right at Visayas Ave. left at congressional Ave. right at Mindanao Ave. to destination.
• Turn left to Pasay Road then turn right to Makati Ave. straight to Makati Ð Mandaluyong Bridge right at Francisco, Maysilo, to M. Martines Ave., straight to Gomezvill, straight to Hoover to Wilson left at Ortigas Ave./ Granada, Hemady, right at E. Rodriguez , left at Tomas Morato right at Kamuning / Kamias to destination.
• Turn right at Kalayaan Ave, straight to C. P. Garcia Ave (C5) to destination.
• Take Estrella flyover to Rockwell, straight to barangka Drive Ð Estrella Bridge to Mandaluyong area to destination.
• From Makati Area take Makati Ð Mandaluyong Bridge right at Francisco, Maysilo, Nueve de Pebrero left at Shaw Blvd. to destination.

From P. Guevarra to San Juan Makati: 

• From P. Guevarra turn left to Ortega, turn right to Pilar turn left to Calderon turn right to Lee turn right to S. Laurel, turn left to Shaw, turn right to Old Wack Wack road (one way), turn left at Nueve de Febrero, go straight down Arayat, turn right to Dansalan. Turn left at Boni turn right at Lions Road, turn right at EDSA, turn right to Guadalupe (ilalim) to destination.

From Buendia to San Juan: 

• From Buendia left to N. Garcia, straight to Antipolo right to S. Osme–a, right to P. Gomez right to Zamora, right to Makati Ð Mandaluyong Bridge, right to Coronado, right to San Francisco, right to circle (Maysilo), right to F. Martinez, straight to Gomezville, straight to Hoover, cross to Wilson to San Juan to destination.

To Divisoria: 


From A. H. Lacson Ave: 

• Left at Tayuman Street then left at Dagupan Street to Divisoria.

From R-10: 

• Take C-2 Capulong then right at Dagupan Street to Divisoria.
• Take Moriones Street then right at Dagupan Street to Divisoria.
• Take Claro M. Recto Street to Divisoria.

From R-10: 

• Take Juan Luna Street to Divisoria.

To Greenhills, San Juan City: 


From Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA): 

• Turn right at Banahaw street, right at Makiling, left at Benitez then straight at St. Joseph, left at Ortigas Ave to Greenhills Shopping Center.
• Turn right at Annapolis, right at Eisenhower then left at Club Filipino to ortigas Ave. to Greenhills Shopping Center.
• Turn right at Connecticut to Ortigas Ave. to Greenhills Shopping Center.

To Baclaran, Parañaque City: 


From Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA): 

• Take EDSA - Tramo flyover then right at Andrews Avenue straight to Airport road, right at Roxas Blvd. take Service road to Redemptorist.

From Manila Area: 

• Take Roxas Blvd. turn right at EDSA take U-turn then right at Roxas Blvd. then take u-turn near Airport road, take Service road to Redemptorist.

To Carriedo, Manila City: 


From Manila Area: 

• From Taft Ave., take Ayala Blvd., left at Carlos Palanca (Echague), to Carriedo St.
• From Padre Burgos, take Jones Bridge, left at Muelle del Blanco National to Plaza Lacson to Carriedo.

Love, now and always,

Mia        

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mia always dreamt of becoming 5'8" or higher that goes with the reason why she wears higher platforms. She wears lighter makeup these days because her MAN is particular with INNER beauty. She's the same old shopaholic you now, splurging over stuffs that a part goes to charity. Today, she is not writing blogs and promos anymore. She ventured into marketing... selling souls to the devil. And oh wait, on her spare time, she writes short stories of love with tragic ending. Some of her published works are "Cries, Cameras and Actions", "8 folds", "The Boat", "All for Carlie", "Ragnarok Online Love Story" and "Resume of Lovers". 

ANG PINAKATATAGONG LOVE LETTER

Once upon a summertime may isang love story na nagpakilig, pagpaluha at nagpasaya sayo. Oo, aminin mo na kahit na break-up pa rin ang ending, sumaya ka parin.

At nakamove on ka na... handa mo nang ilantad ang naramdaan mo noon nang walang ibig sabihin. Kumbaga work of art. Fiction. History. Tabi-tabi nalang sa nakakarelate. =)

1st Month Letter to You Know Who...

I'm not good with words. I suck at personal conversations. I find it hard to express myself.

Perhaps, this letter would tell you what I really feel about you and us...

These days, I've been crying a lot. When I try to figure out what brings the tears, it always leads to your love. I love you and I'm starting to believe that you do love me too. Do you?

After a month of being together with four times of going out, a number of calls and thousands of messages.. Can I now truly say that you do love me too?

Sorry for doubting your love  ____. But when I ask mysellf if your love is real this time, it always gives me a new question that gives even more hard to believe answers. Is it real? How would I know that it's real?

Our relationship began wrong. I know it's my fault for doing a lot of efforts to be closer to you. I never thought that it would lead to something like this. It was just pure friendship in the beginning. I wanted to comfort you, make you happy... listen to your problems and do things for you to make it lighter. Then, I started realizing that I don't want to be friends but more.

God knows how much it hurts when I push you to go back to her. My heart breaks each solid time you meet and I'm left hiding. It brings me to tears that I cannot ask you to choose me instead of her. And when you asked me to demand of leaving her, God knows how much I wanted to beg you to stay with me. But I never had the courage to tell you how I want things to be... just because I'm afraid. I'm afraid that you will do things just because I asked you to.

When you finally left her with your own will, it was one of the happiest days of my life since I've known you. I know it's wrong to be happy while others are suffering... But that, your action, just gave me hope. It brought me another chance to my life that someone could still love me... that I could be happy with someone too... that someone could take me as I am. Thank you.

As we go pass our first month together, I hope that we continue to love each other just the same. We have flaws. We often fight. Our relationship is not perfect but it's happy.

I'm happy to be with you and I hope to bring more happiness to your life.

Our relationship didn't began right. It's too wrong that others are hurting because of us. But let's make it right as we go along.

I've been honest that I have a lot of issues... questions and doubts. Let us hope and pray that these things clear up sooner.

I love you ____. It has been a long time since myt past relationship. In all of the relationships I had, I always give up.

When the time comes that I will give up on our relationship, do not let me. Stop me. Remind me of how long I have waited for someone like you to find me. Show me this letter of how our love begin and goes...

Say the things that you taught me... tell me again that I shouldn't be afraid to get hurt because when we love we get hurt and that makes us stronger.

Others will not see how beautiful we see our relationship. They wouldn't understand why we feel this way. They will judge us. But let's not allow that to destroy us.

The time will come that it will all be lighter and we will be accepted... Let's prove them that our love is real.

Thank you for everything  ____. I hope one day we can look back our hardships and laugh at it together.

I'm here for you. I love you. Don't be afraid to open things to me. You can tell me everything. Don't hesitate to ask for my help... I'm more willing to help back.

Happy 1st Monthsary Babe... I <3 U

Noon yon. I know how basura you are ngayon. =)

Tanong lang... paano ba sabihin ang word na basura na soshal? Joke! 

Love, now and always,

Mia        

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mia always dreamt of becoming 5'8" or higher that goes with the reason why she wears higher platforms. She wears lighter makeup these days because her MAN is particular with INNER beauty. She's the same old shopaholic you now, splurging over stuffs that a part goes to charity. Today, she is not writing blogs and promos anymore. She ventured into marketing... selling souls to the devil. And oh wait, on her spare time, she writes short stories of love with tragic ending. Some of her published works are "Cries, Cameras and Actions", "8 folds", "The Boat", "All for Carlie", "Ragnarok Online Love Story" and "Resume of Lovers".