New Year Greetings

The New Year is a moment of quiet reflection. Reflect on the year gone by; of the happy gains and missed opportunities. Recount the good and bad of the past year. Introspect on your personal growth, and learn from the experience. New Year is the time to ensure that we bring balance to our life with positive influences overriding the negative ones. Let's look forward for the best this 2011 !

We Share Your Grief

To Rizalino Baluyot Jr. and family, May you feel God's comforting presence during this time of sorrow. We share your grief for the loss of your brother .

HOLIDAY GREETINGS 2010

Bumabati kami sa lahat -----
MALIGAYANG PASKO at MANIGONG BAGONG TAON!!!


Pete at Josie Javier-Macalua

Happy Holidays

The essence of CHRISTMAS is Love, JOY, and Peace. Look into your hearts,look back into the past months of this year, how much did you share these with others ? Have a Blissful Holidays!

New Way of Stealing Card Numbers

Hackers and evildoers have developed a new way of stealing your identity without even seeing your cards!

Please watch this video and be warned:

http://www.wreg.com/videobeta/?watchId=8ba6f8fc-90a2-4711-90ea-1884ec348310

Tingle Bells

DIRECTION

I was trying to find directions at Google Map. Try this:

1. Go to Google Maps.

2. Go to "Get Directions"

3. Type Taiwan as the start location

4. Type China as the end location

5. Read STEP 23 of the directions.....

Tell me what you find.......

Basahin at Tumawa Para Sumaya

I am sharing these funny lines. Laugh and look younger, Batchmates !


FACELIFT
Pasyente ... magkano ang facelift?
Doktora ... complete treatment ay P145,000
Pasyente ... mahal!!! ano bang pinakamurang treatment para magmukha akong bata?
Doktora ... heto tsupon, P20 lang!!


ORDER
Customer ... waiter! bakit ang tagal ng order ko? ilan ang cook nyo dito?
Waiter ... ay, sir, wala pu kame cuk dito...pipse lang. pipse!!


PROBLEMA NGA
Pasyente ... Doc, may problema ako...tuwing alas otso ng umaga dumudumi ako...
Doktor ... so, anong problema doon?
Pasyente ... Eh alas nuwebe po ako nagigising.


CUSTOMER
A man was carrying 3 babies in a train.
Lady sitting next asked, 'are they your babies?'
Man: 'No, I work in a condom factory and these are customer complaints!'


ACCIDENT
A lawyer driving on a highway notices a crowd in an intersection.
With his urge to get into the thick crowd and see the action, he shouted,
'I'M THE SON OF THE VICTIM.'
Upon hearing, the people made way for him to get through.
There he saw, bloody and helpless lying in front of the people...a pig bumped by a trailer truck!


PINTURA
Erap ... Honey, nagpintura ako ng banyo.
Loi ... Bakit dalawa ang suot mong jacket, ang init, init !!!
Erap ... Sabi kasi sa label, for best results put on 2 coats.


MANNY PAKYAW
Reporter ... Manny, anong bill ang gagawin mo kapag congressman ka na?
Manny ... Ano'ng bill? yung tomotonog pagkatapos ng bawa't round sa bukseng?


HIWALAYAN
Wife ... maghiwalay na tayo!
Man ... ok! akin ang bahay!
Wife ... Akin ang farm!
Man ... Akin ang kotse!
Wife ... Wag mo isama driver, matagal ng akin yan.
Man ... Magkakamatayan tayo! Akin siya!


HOLDAP
Lola ... Amang, wala akong pera!
Holdaper ... Alam ko kung asan ang pera mo...[sabay pasok ng kamay sa bra ni Lola]
Lola ... Ituloy mo iho, may dollars pa sa ibaba!!



Mrs. Tanoy is a very kuripot Ilocana. When her husband died, she
inquired with the newspaper, asking the price for the obituary.
The ad taker said: "300 pesos for 5 words."
She said: "Pwede ba 2 words lang? 'Tanoy dead' "
Ad taker: "No mam. 5 words is the minimum."
After thinking for a while, Mrs. Tanoy said: "Ok, para sulit, ilagay mo,
"TANOY DEAD, TOYOTA FOR SALE "


Boy: 'Nay, anong ulam natin?
Nanay: Tignan mo na lang dyan sa ref, anak.
Boy: Eh wala naman tayong ref, di ba?
Nanay: O, e di wala tayong ulam. Konting common sense naman dyan!


Caloy: Tay ,di ba sabi mo bibigyan mo 'ko ng P100 pag pumasa ako sa Math?
Tatay: Oo. Bakit, pumasa ka ba?
Caloy: Gud news, tay! Di ka na gagastos ng P100.




Man at 33 quits smoking. Will Power;
At 43, quits drinking. Will Power;
At 53, quits gambling. Will Power;
At 63, quits having sex. Power Failure.



Kano (trying to speak Tagalog): Meg-kanow isang kilow mang-gow?
Tindero: One way.
Kano : Meg-kanow?
Tindero: I sed ONE WAY.
Kano : Aynowng ibig sabeyhin ng one way?
Tindero: Isang daan. Understang?!



Erap: Kalokohan! Di ako naniniwala! Walang taong ganun kataba!
Loi: S'an ang balitang yan?
Erap: Dito sa dyaryo. Sabi; "British tourist lost 2000 pounds."




MMDA (with pen and ticket to a traffic violator): Name?
Foreigner Driver: Wilhelm Von Corgrinski Papakovitz.
MMDA: Ahhh okay...(sabay tago ticket)...Next time be careful, ok?



BF: Sunduin kita mamaya, ha? Bubusina na lang ako pag nasa harap na 'ko ng bahay n'yo.
GF: Sige. Anong sasakyan ang dala mo?
BF: Wala. Busina lang...


(Nag-aapply si Tomas na security guard...)
Interviewer: Ang kailangan namin ay taong laging
may suspicious mind, highly alert, insistent
personality, strong sense of hearing with a killer
instinct. Sa tingin mo ba qualified ka?

Tomas: Sa palagay ko po hindi. Pwede po bang yun
misis ko na lang ang mag-apply?


Always remember, when SHE cancels a date, she HAS TO.
But....when HE cancels a date...... he HAS TWO.


Junior: 'Nay, bibili ako ng HIGH CAKE.
Nanay: Hindi "high cake", anak - HOT CAKE 'yun.
Junior: Ok 'nay, whatever. Pahingi na lang ng pera.
Nanay: Sige, kumuha ka na lang d'yan sa SOLDIER BAG ko.


REGALO
Mare: Di yata nagustuhan ni Pare ang birthday gift mo ah?
Mrs : Oo nga, 7 months na, di pa rin ginagamit.
Mare: Bakit, ano bang regalo mo sa kanya?
Mrs : Memorial Plan.

DIAMOND
Juan : Birthday ng asawa ko.
Pedro: Anong regalo mo?
Juan : Tinanong ko kung anong gusto niya.
Pedro: Ano naman ang sabi?
Juan : Kahit ano, basta may DIAMOND.
Pedro: Anong binigay mo?
Juan : Baraha.

TOOTHPICK
Customer: Ano ba naman itong toothpick nyo, iisa na nga lang, ang dali
pang nabali?
Waiter : (Niinis). Alam nyo sir, ang dami ng gumamit nyan, pero kayo
lang ang nakabali!

CONFIDENT V/S CONFIDENTIAL
Anak: Itay, anong kaibahan ng confident sa confidential?
Itay : Anak kita, CONFIDENT ako dyan. Yung bestfriend mong si Tikboy,
anak ko rin, CONFIDENTIAL yan.

FIRST LOVE NEVER DIES
Anak : Inay, totoo ba na "First Love Never Dies?
Nanay: Aba, oo. Tingnan mo yang Tatay mo, hanggang ngayon buhay pa ang
animal!!

SUKO SA MISTER
Mrs. 1: Suko na ako sa mister ko - lagi na lang akong binubugbog bago
niroromansa.
Mrs. 2: Mas grabe yung mister ko - binubugbog ako tapos si Inday ang
niroromansa.

BAGONG KASAL
Mrs: Ano ba? Two days na tayong kasal, wala pa rin.
Mr : Kasi pagod ako.
Mrs: Sige ka, pag ayaw mo, maghahanap ako ng lalaki.
Mr : Sige, gawin mong dalawa, tig isa tayo!

Pasko Na !

It's the Marvel era, time to meet super heroes

We took advantage of the long weekend by going on a trip to Zambales; we stayed on a beach resort in Iba. The resort has a very appropriate name. Though the trip is quite long about 3 hours, it was worth it as we have a chance to unwind. Tnx to Garmin, I did not get lost. Allow me to share some pix.

Looking forward to multiple birthday celebrations cum X'mas party this December.

December Birthday Celebrations

1 Lourdes Garcia Cruz
6 Josefina Javier Macalua
9 Concepcion Rivero Ladores
12 Julita Sabino Mariano
13 Zenaida Mendoza Sison
23 Rolando Reyes
26 Carmelita Canaria Almazan
27 Violeta Feliciano Cordero
28 Inocencio Simeon


We are looking forward to a joint celebration from August to December since the batch was unable to meet since July .

TSA (Totally Sick Ambition)

Pilar and Annie went to Washington

On a Sunday morning for a short trip from Larp’s home, in Middle River, Maryland to the National Shrine of Immaculate Concepcion in DC. With Pilar’s grandson, Listen Joseph in tow, we (barely) made it to the 10:30 AM mass. After a short tour of the huge basilica, off we went to Chinatown, for a quick lunch of pancit and siopao. And then it was followed by a “windshield tour” of the national mall, from the state capitol through the Washington monument, a quick glimpse of the southern lawn of the White House, to Lincoln memorial and the World War II memorial on our way out. The whole trip lasted but a few hours, but it was nice, a time well spent with a classmate and a friend. We’ve had a great time! And thanks for keeping us on a Saturday night in your warm and cozy place, Pilar!

Nasaan ba and bilihan ng siopao? Masarap yata kung may mami na kasama ng siopao, di ba? Yum, yum, gutom na kami!

Smile naman tayo maski hindi pa nabusog sa Chinatown! Where's the nearest MacDonald?

A Joyful Wedding

http://www.flixxy.com/wedding-ceremony.htm

last day in LA

Our last day in LA was avisit to Mickey's realm. It was Haloween and most of the visitors were in costume. Alas! we were donned in " Karaniwang Mamayan, Nagbabayad Ng Buwis".

Cheers To All November-born Batchmates

Annie Navarro Benjamin - 8 , Rolando San Jose - 11, Belen Buenaventura Almazan 17,
Alfredo Almazan - 18, Anselmo Labrador- 28, Francisco Herilla - 30 and Licerio Evangelista -30 .

Once a year we get the chance
To wish you birthday cheer.
It pleases us no end to say,
We wish you another great year.

So happy birthday to you,Annie,Rolly,Belen,Fred,Mok,Paquito,and Boy,
From the bottom of our hearts.
And may your good times multiply,
Till they’re flying off the chart!

norm

I would like to call this blog as going back to normal life. Tomorrow, 31Oct. we will be flying back to the Philippines after a short sojourn in the Us, bonding with our kins who are here. I would say that we have achieve our objectives as we have enjoyed quality time with our kins here( although masakit sa bulsa) and I think it was worth it. The only irony is that I didn"t get to meet our batchmates here as, time is reallya constraint. Maybe next time, it will be better planned. Anyway, I wouldn"t leave the US in a hurry if I ws not scared by a withch!

Life Cycles of Pinay and Pinoy

Batchmates , just sharing this piece I got from my email . I hope you will smile after reading this. Have a nice day everyone !


STAGES OF PRAYERS OF SINGLE WOMEN

At 15: Lord give me superMAN

At 18: Lord give me a cute MAN

At 20: Lord give me the best MAN

At 30: Lord give me a good MAN

At 40: Lord give me a MAN

At 50: Lord give me sino MAN

At 60: Lord maawa ka naMAN

At 70: Lord kaya ko pa naMAN

At 80: Lord kahit mahipo MAN lang


ESSENCE OF SMELL IN LIFE

Lotion for babies

Cologne for the 20's

Efficacent oil for the 40's

Bawang and Luya for the 60's

Beyond 60's.... FORMALIN NA.


THEME SONGS NG MAG- ASAWA


1-10 years: Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi

11-20 years: Saan Ka Man Naroroon

21-50 years: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan

50-above: Maalaala Mo Kaya


LIFE'S CYCLE

3 to 8: paramihan ng toys

9 to 18: pataasan ng grades

19 to 25: padamihan ng syota

26 to 35: pagandahan ng asawa

36 to 45: palakihan ng income

46 to 55: padamihan, pagandahan at pabataan ng kabit

56 to 70: padamihan ng sakit

71 & over: pabonggahan ng LIBING!

Meling is going home tomorrow.

I'm supposed to be sleeping now bec. I have to work early tomorrow but I'm so excited to tell you that Meling is going home tomorrow.He is so excited too.I came by to see them on my home and that's when I got the good news.Another good news is that he may not have to be on dialysis since his kidney function is improving.The doctor said he just have to change his life style,ingat sa pagkain,which is kaya naman daw niyang gawin.It's much better than having dialysis.

So,after 12 days since he got admitted in ER he is finally going home.Tatakbo na raw siya.The doctor was really impressed by his fast recovery,thank you daw uli for all the prayers.Let us continue to pray that he will not undergo dialysis anymore.

So long folks.Tell I have another story to tell.Love you all.

Rolly's Continuing Saga

At Hooter's in Pike

Retelling the story of Forest Gump
Looking for the ghosts at the QueenMary and the Russian Skorpion

With Bob Hope and remembering the end of WWII

9th Day of Meling's Surgery

Hello again!

Today is the 9th day of Meling's surgery.He is doing much better now and thanks God he's back to his old self again.I think the effect of all the medicines that were given during surgery was finally wearing off.But he remembered everything that he said during that episode.I was talking to him on the phone and he narrated to me everything that happened from the beginning up to the time he was brought to ER.Pati yung sinasabi niya na sindikato,alam niya ,ngayon natatawa na lang siya.He is walking everyday now and sitting on the chair most of the day,so hindi na siya nangangawit ngayon.The doctor said today that he can go home tomorrow if he wants,and the physical therapy is optional dahil malakas naman siya at saka kayang kaya nang lumakad.Then I told him that we need to celebrate and give thanks to God because this is a second life for him,then he said yes.Kasama ko ngayon si Fely,dito siya matutulog ngayon.

Once again,Fely and Meling would like to thank all of you for all the prayers.Most probably on my next update Meling would be home already.

All my love.

Nelia

new update on Meling

Hello everyone,good day!

Today is Meling's 5th day of surgery and although a bit confused ,I really think it's bec. of the effect of anaesthesia,he is slowly but surely on his way to recovery.It's my day off today so I had a chance to stay with him a little longer.Fely was not in the hospital today bec. of backpain probably from not being able to sleep on a bed the last couple of days.It's good that she was able to rest today.The dialysis machine was taken off today and later on they will decide if it will be done regularly,I think depending on how well his kidney is functioning.He is able to sit up now and tomorrow the therapist will try to make him walk.He was complaining of pain still but the wound has already dried up.Ngawit na ngawit na raw siya,gusto nang lumabas,palagay ko pag pinalakad ito bukas baka tumakbo, to show them that he can go home already,malakas naman siya at malakas nang kumain.

This is all for now my folks,till I have some fresh updates again.Take care everybody.

By the way Luz,thanks for posting our B'days,nadagdagan na naman ng isang taon.May kanta ako for this year by the Beatles,Will you still love me when I'm 64.

Let's Celebrate with the October-born Batchmates

Amory Trajano---3 Rizalino Baluyot,Jr.--9

Pilar Villegas Cuevas ---12 Nelia Amparo---15

Ruben Baluyot ---31


Because today's so special
it really wouldn't do,
to send one simple birthday wish
to last the whole year through...
So we are wishing happy moments,
days when dreams come true,
and a year that's filled with all the things
that mean the most to all of you.

2 nd day of Melings's surgery

Hello again,

As promised,here's another update on Melings's surgery.By the way 4 arteries were bypassed.I went to the hospital before I went to work but Meling just fell asleep so I didn't have a chance to talk to him.Fely was not there yet bec her nephew who's supposed to take her to the hosp. had a car accident on their way home from the hospital last Sunday.The car was totalled but luckily they only had bruises,nothing serious,he was with his mom(Meling's cousin).So he drove Fely to the hospital on a rental car earlier today .Fortunately one of Fely's friend is lending her one of their cars ,so that worked out good.

On my way home from work,i came by the hosp.I wasn't able to talk to Meling bec. he just fell asleep.Fely told me that he is very restless probably bec. of the effect of the anaesthesia.He is undergoing dialysis right now bec. his kidney is not functioning very well.But they will stop it in the morning and hopefully the kidney will start functioning.Other than that everything is ok.He's breathing on his own and all the tubings were taken out.His complain is being so tired from lying down,he's not used to it,gusto nang bumangon.

I will give you an update again for any developements on Meling's condition.Fely told me again to express her thanks to all of you who tirelessly and continuously praying for Meling's speedy recovery.

Update on Meling's successful bypass surgery

Hello everyone,greetings from Alta Loma Ca.I know that everybody is eager to know the outcome of Meling's bypass surgery.But first of all,Fely would like to extend her most sincere thanks for all the prayers that you have offered to Meling and also for her. This is another trying moment in one of our dear classmates.But somehow because of our strong faith,hope and trust in God we manage to pull through this most difficult times.

The surgery started at 6 am this morning comprised of the best surgical team in San Antonio Community hospital.We have learned that the heart surgeon is the best in the hospital,his cardiologist is one of the best and also the anaesthesiologist.So, that was a big comfort for Fely and the rest of the family.Not to mention that this hospital is also one of the best in the area including the staff.I talked to Fely at 11 am but the surgery was still going on.She had an update though from one of the OR nurses that everything was going well.At 4 pm I called Fely again and by that time they had just brought Melingback from surgery.She told me that everything was ok but she did not stay for a long time in the room since she was scared he will catch some infection.As expected so many tubings were hanging and he was well covered but was not awake yet.There is a nurse by his side for the whole 24 hours and in the 2nd day there will be 2 nurses,one to help help him get up.So,we can imagine that he is well taken cared of.According to the doctor,he can go home after 7 days and after that he will be going for therapy.So,let's continue to pray for his speedy recovery and hope that there will be no complications.

This is all for now,I'll give you more updates as the days progress.

I love you all.

Fely Reyes Husband

I just received an email from Nelia about Fely Reyes' husband Meling. He had a heart attack and is now at the CCU at San Antonio Hospital in California.He may need 2-4 bypass surgery and possible dialysis. Nelia has already visited him at the hospital.
Let us offer prayers for a successful surgery and his fast recovery.

Sweet September Birthday to Eddie Benjamin

To our beloved honorary member of JRI Batch '63 , Eddie whose nth birthday is September 23 :

Happy birthday and the sweetest September,
A celebration we shall surely remember.
We know you waited another year,
We wish we are all together and near.

Happy birthday and the sweetest September,
In our lives, you are a valued member.
You’ve always proudly, stood by our side,
Encouraging words freely provide.

Happy birthday and the sweetest September,
Your heart brings us warmth, like a hot glowing ember.
Thankful for actions, unselfish, and kind,
Most precious memories bring joy to our mind.

Our Deepest Symphaty

To Belen Buenaventura Almazan and Family :

Heartfelt sympathy for you and your family for the passing away of your brother.
We offer our prayers for the eternal repose of his soul .

USA Visit

W/ Marilyn Monroe

Waiting for the stars in front of Hard Rock

I don't know how this car got here

Edwards cinemas

Hi everybody. Hope to see some 63'er here!. We met Ate Tancing and Kuya Pete Cruz and their daughter Bing,(my inaanak), at Irvine Spectrum.