Let the world stop turning, let the sun stop burning, let them tell me love’s not worth going through. If it all falls apart, I will know deep in my heart, the only dream that mattered had come true… In this life I was loved by you.

If only someone will utter these words to me…

Just indulge me, my dear readers and visitors. It’s raining and the hopeless romantic in me is burning feverishly.

Have a good night everyone!

How do you feel about dating co-workers?

I don’t believe this is advisable. In fact, I would advise otherwise. No to office dating! Before anything else, I believe this brings complication and awkwardness to an office setting. There will be talks, especially if the person you are dating is someone in a higher position. Now, let’s say everything is going well with the two of you. No hassles. All your co-workers accept your relationship. Then comes a fight. Just think how awkward it will be. Let’s go fast forward. You two broke up. How much more awkwardness can you put in the situation?

Of course, I am being pessimistic here. I am aware of the fact that some couples who started out as co-workers ended up married and having a great relationship. But this is the exception to the rule.

Let me know your thoughts on this.

There are a lot of Brazilians here in the country right now. I was able to talk to one of them when I went to my uncle’s birthday party last Saturday. I was fascinated with his description of his motherland that it almost made me say yes right away to his invitation.

When I got home, I checked some Brazil vacation packages. I would love to go on a vacation some time soon. Maybe early next year. I still have to save some trip money.

There was this overwhelming need to talk about light topics with the two people I can be sure to humor me… my two former staff in a corporation I worked for. These two always indulge me. When I am stressed out about life, they know exactly what to talk about to take away thoughts that are making me worried about things. They can talk about the grass and even crank flashlight all they want and they could make it interesting. Such is their gift.

Do you think men and women can be just friends? Why or why not?

I saw this question somewhere and my take on it is… Yes, men and women can be just friends. In my case, anyway. I have been friends with several men from my high school class for over 15 years now. I was even friends with most of their exes. My best friend, Lem, was and still is my best friend for years now. And I’ve known him since we were pre-schoolers.

Of course, I am speaking only for myself and several of my girl friends. I know for some this is not possible. But, yes, men and women can be just friends.

These days, finding that special someone is not only limited to someone from your environment, your area. That someone could now be find just about anywhere, even in a free chat! There are couples out there who found each other through online chats, forums and the like. This time, you can find your potential partner in an adult chat line. Go to Talk121.com and avail of their free chat lines. Be one of the hundreds of callers and check out their voice personals. Pick someone and chat with them through the phone. Piqued your interest? Check out Talk121.com now.

Love is the great miracle cure. Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives.
- Louise Hay

Some people mistake love as giving everything in them. Sacrificing everything. Not leaving even a scrap for themselves. Do you know that that is the wrong kind of love? Love should be that you love yourself enough first so that you have more than enough to give to others. It is about self-preservation. It is about letting others love us for who we are, not for what we sacrificed for them.

Ah, love. It is so complicated and has many facets.

There are days when I feel like I am so stressed out even when I am working at home already. There are just too many demands on me. Friends suggested being away even for a few days. Caribbean villa rentals sound just about heavenly right now. I guess I really need to be away. A friend is inviting me to go on a roadtrip to the North. I just might say yes now.

It was my friend’s birthday yesterday. On the eve of her birthday, she had dinner with me and my family. I love the shawarma that she brought so much! It came from a local restaurant that she frequents. We have been friends since 1992. It’s been 16 years now! I first met her in second year high, she was a transferee. That time, I remember, I thought she needed an acne cure badly. Looking at her the other night, you wouldn’t see any trace of that acne anymore. She has become a lovely lady and I sincerely hope that she finds her prince charming soon.

It is sad what is happening in the US businesses right now. The financial crisis is not only affecting Americans, but the locals as well. Thank goodness the fuel and gas prices are now improving thus minimizing the impact of the financial crisis worldwide. We are all worried, especially now that big financial companies like Lehman Brothers are filing for bankruptcy.

Locally, there are still so many businesses that are opening, braving the state of the economy. In fact, a friend of mine is looking for a supplier for his digital signage. At least, there’s hope. And some are still optimistic despite everything.