Richelle Jay

Wow, after 1 year and a half, I’ve reached my 200th post here in my blog.. Same thing for my other account’s blog here in Friendster..

But sad to say, I’d be transferring to my new home(s).. This is for a little more privacy for me and to avoid those notification emails you get from me wheenever I update my blog here..

Feel free to check out my blog at Multiply, Yahoo 360 degrees and LiveJournal.

I’ll try to post here if I still feel like it..

Au revoir!

My grandma, Ina (as we call her), celebrated her 70th birthday in Batangas yesterday. Of course we wouldn’t miss it, because we spent quite an amount for it, hehe..

She didn’t expect that we’d give her a celebration because she just want her birthday to be simple, but we insist on giving her one celebration since it’s a turning point for her to reach the age of 70.

It was a bit tiring because there are a lot of visitors who came, including some "gatecrashers" (people we don’t know but came to eat), but all in all, it was fun. And I get the opportunity to spend some time with my relatives, a time away from work.

Happy Birthday Ina! May you have more to come!

It’s that time of the year again when almost all the shows you  on see on TV are scary-themed. Even decorations and items on display in the mall are all about scary stuff.

Trick-or-treat has been done in the office for the employees’ children or kid relatives. Some dressed up in costumes, while we  joined in the fun, taking the leftover candies. Too bad we missed the company beer bash…

I’m not really looking forward to it, actually. I’m more concerned right now with our upcoming visit in our province on All Saint’s Day and for my grandma’s birthday.

Anyways, have a blast Halloween everyone! Awooo!!!

I’ve been assisting my younger sister, Jezzy, in her CRS pre-enlistment these past few days. Can’t help but remember the time way back when I was still in college, I used to be so keen on finding the subjects (with very kind and "generous" teachers) I’d take up the next semester and trying to fit them in a very nice schedule..

The process is still almost the same, except for the number of "runs" they have right now. But to my surprise, I can still log in using my UP Webmail account, and I still have a record of my grades found in their database.

Seems like yesterday.. but I guess I’m really getting a bit older..

Hope you get all the subjects you wanted, Jez..

I just fell in love with this song by Sarah Geronimo, which is part of the soundtrack of her recent TV drama series.. Anyway, enjoy this one!

Felt So Right
Sarah Geronimo

I love you
I don’t know what else to say
Cuz I long for you more each day
I need you
I want to feel your embrace
And have a chance to touch your face

I was lost and alone
But you showed me the way
Now I call you my own
Things will never be the same

How could I’ve known
You will hold me close so tenderly
Even though I’m alone
I can feel your arms enfold in me
And that love, became mine in just one night
When you held me tight
Oooh.. it felt so right

I feel you
You’re always here in my heart
Its where reflection since we fall apart

I was lost and alone
But you showed me the way
Can’t go on, on my own
Wishin’ that you would stay

How could I’ve known
You will hold me close so tenderly
Even though I’m alone
I can feel your arms enfold in me
And that love, became mine in just one night
When you held me tight
Oooh.. it felt so right

I was lost and alone
But you showed me the way
Can’t go on, on my own
Wishin’ that you would stay
Tell me that you would stay… ey

How could I’ve know (how could I’ve known… ohh)
(Ooh)You will hold me close so tenderly (oohh)
(Ooh)Even though I’m alone
I can feel your arms enfold in me (your arms enfold me)
And that love, became mine in just one night
When you held me tight
Oooh.. it felt so right
Felt so right…
Hmmm… felt so right

It’s been quite a while since me and my family went out to go malling, shopping, and dine out. The past few weeks had been a little stressful and emotional. But as they say, life goes on..

Here are a few pictures during our weekend family day-out..

(Just click to enlarge)

Today’s the 9th day since my beloved lolo died..

My relatives said prayers for him (I was still in the office that time), and had some food afterwards. I just tried to catch up to them after office hours.

We still miss him.. and I still remember him once in a while each day..

But I know he’s watching all of us, wherever he is..

The real work officially started 8PM last night. Hehe.. So far, it’s okay.. it’s manageable enough (despite personal matters I went through recently). Hopefully it doesn’t get in the way of work.

Wish us luck..

It’s definitely the hardest thing to do. Especially to a person whom has been a part of your life… like my late lolo.

Yes, we finally took him to his final resting place earlier this afternoon. I’ve posted on my blog in Multiply already about what happened to him.

It’s been a very emotional week. I always cry before I go to sleep and when I wake up. Thinking how my lolo used to visit us at home, and reminiscing all about the good times we had since I was a kid. And it deeply saddens me that those times will never happen again…

I cried more today. My cousins even joked afterwards that they’d give me a best actress award. But I only expressed how I feel at that time, and I had no regrets. I’m thankful that I was able to spend time with him, especially when he was rushed to the hospital. Even if I visited him alone that night, I’m grateful that I was able to see him and take care of him, not knowing he will leave us the next day.

I love my lolo… I grew up with him, that’s why I felt a part of my life was lost when he left us… I’m still pretty emotional right now and I still can’t whole-heartedly believe he’s gone.. But I know it’s God’s will. And I know he’s in a much better place now, watching over all of us.

Thanks for all those who expressed their condolences… I really appreciate it during these lonely times…

It’s been a while since Stacie Orrico released a new single. But nevertheless, her new album is still really nice. Here’s the lyrics of her new single. Enjoy!

I’m Not Missing You
Stacie Orrico

Oh, Oh
I’m not missing you
Been through just about everything that I could go through
When it comes to relationships
Don’t know what I was missing or why I ain’t listen
When I told myself that was it
Now here I go, hurt again
Cause of my curiousity
Now that it’s over
What else could it be, he just had to cheat

I made a promise never to settle
Why didn’t I keep it?
Cause I hated the heartbreak
Crying and cheating, the fooling around

Chorus:
(But) I’m not missing you
I’m not going through the motions
Waiting and hoping you call me
I’m not missing you
You might have had me open
But I must be going because
I got life to do
I know I’m usually hanging on
I used to hate to see you gone
But this time it’s different
I don’t even feel the distance
I’m not missing
I’m not missing you

It’s a shame in a way cause
I feel that I may not ever find the right one for me
Did I leave him, is he right in front of my face oh
Will my true love ever be?
Why would I go on a search again
When I know what the end will be
What good is love when it keeps on hurting me?

I made a promise never to settle
Why didn’t I keep it?
Cause I hated the heartbreak
Crying and cheating, the fooling around

(Repeat Chorus x 2)

No I can’t be with you
Cause I’m scared felt like I was falling when you left me
I can’t keep going through life
Unaware of what I missed
And the person I could be
Love’s good when it’s right
And when it’s left in your memory
All the times I let you down
I guess love will be nice for someone else’s life

(But) I’m not missing you
I’m not going through the motions
Waiting and hoping you call me
I’m not missing you
You might have had me open
But I must be going because
I got life to do
I know I’m usually hanging on
I used to hate to see you gone (I used to hate it)
Oh different, oh feel the distance
I’m not missing
I’m not missing you

I’m not going through the motions
Waiting and hoping you call me (knockin’ at my door)
You might have had me open
But I must be going because (it’s the best day of my life)
I know I’m usually hanging on
I used to hate to see you gone
Oh different, feel the distance
I’m not missing
I’m not missing you I’m not missing you (oh baby)
I’m not missing you
I’m so over you
It ain’t even a problem