Dear 41 Year Old Ria, You didn't really know what to write today. You were thinking of maybe sharing a song or maybe just skipping today but then you found this gem: "After The Death Of Their 12-Year-Old Daughter, Parents Find The Letter She Wrote To Her Future Self." And of course you thought, hmmm... maybe I should write one of those. I'm writing this on January 11, 2014. You were 31 and you've been blogging for 10 years already. You're supposed to read this when you're 41. It's probably 2024 or 2025 now and here are some things I'd like to tell you. First off, how are you? I hope you're doing well. Having menopausal symptoms already? If so, bear and grin it. Whatever is stressing you out, stop bitching about it. If necessary, break a few plates. Shout at that stupid gadget that's so hard to figure out or scream at an annoying character of any movie or tv series. But I think what would work best would be to bake or cook. Or maybe just sleep it off. I wonder... how much does a domain name cost nowadays? Is the internet still on Web 2.0, social media…
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A Letter to My Love
Dear Love, I wanted to write this last night but the pain was just too raw. I randomly saw a link a few minutes ago and I know I had to write something. People are wondering why we broke up. While I didn't and don't want it to happen I understand why it happened. I accept your reasons. Thank you for being a great boyfriend! Even if it lasted just three months. Thank you for taking care of me, for being proud of me, for giving me reasons to be hopeful, for believing in me! Thank you for the memories! There is an endless list of reasons that I need to thank you for, most of all... I thank you for loving me and for telling the world that you do! Thank you for changing me without asking me to change! I will never regret everything we shared, I will never regret that I loved you. You have been very good and you deserve this chance to focus on you, your family, and your work. I support you and I will continue to support you for a long time. I know you'll do great. I survived Day 1 without you.…
My 29th Year
It's May 6, more than 2 weeks after I turned 29. Yes, I'm that old. And it's time to recap the journey that was my 29th year as a Diyosa. :) As I turned 28, going into the 29th year of my life, my heart was broken but my career was going great. Right after my birthday, the Avatar Media team held the 3rd Davao Food Appreciation Tour. And what an event it was. In 4 days, 19 bloggers ate at 7 restaurants and enjoyed 4 adventures. All in one city, Davao City. Around the same time, I embarked on a creative journey as I joined both an Advanced Make Up Workshop and a Beads Jewelry Design Seminar. The first one with Maybelline Philippines' Chief Color Artist Archie Tolentino, and the second one with renowned jewelry designer Em Mariano. Both seminas have molded me into a better kikay. I went to Cebu for the 1st Cebu Blog Camp, where a lot of Mindanao New Media members also joined. I delivered a talk on "Blogging in the Community, for the Community." I'd like to think it was a well-received talk. Kudos to Winston, Vanjahnn, and the rest of the organizers! I…
Maria Jose: Poster Girl
Coz I don't want the other Maria Jose to hog all the intarnets limelight for all of the Maria Joses in the world... And yes, my dream of being a Pagcor poster girl has been fulfilled... albeit unofficially... Because we were really bored and there was really good lighting and ambience at Jose Raphael Fine Coffee... Last one, for posterity... Photos taken during the Davao DigitalFilipino.com Fellowship Night. Photos and lay out by Chattee Lara.
Happy National Ria Jose Day!!!
Today is officially National Ria Jose Day!!! (WOOT) It's my 27th birthday and it's been a happy one so far. Even before 12 midnight, people already started greeting me via Plurk and Twitter. And at around 12, Gwing and Kuya Andrew both sent me birthday greetings via SMS. And the greetings and well wishes haven't stopped pouring in via Plurk, Twitter, Facebook, and SMS. :) Thank you to everybody who greeted me. The day started with a breakfast of corned beef (my favorite) and Pepper Jack Cheese in pan de sal sandwich. I then proceeded to go online and rest for a while. I just finished eating lunch. As a birthday treat Mommy let me eat half a scoop of ice cream even if I'm forbidden to eat it as I haven't fully recovered from my sore throat. :P Figaro's Tomato Con Al Tonno, Jose Raphael's Jasmine Tea, and Jose Raphael's Choco Chip Jaffle Kuya Andrew and I went out to have coffee. We ended up at Figaro where he ate pizza and I ate Tomato Con Al Tonno pasta. YUUUUM! Kuya gave me his pasalubong/birthday gift from Singapore. He also gave me gifts from Ate Aileen, and from Hana…