25 August 2008 Ibyang Sanchez 0 Comments Category: Affirmations
20 August 2008 Ibyang Sanchez 9 Comments Category: Litratong Pinoy, Travel



Ito ang aking lahok sa Litratong Pinoy para sa dalawang Huwebes na may temang:
Liwaliw (14 Agosto) at Mithi (21 Agosto)
Liwaliw sa Dubai:
Ito ang liwaliw na pinaka-paborito ko sa lahat dahil sa sobrang ganda ng lugar na ito at mga kaibigan na aking nakilala. Sa unang litrato makikita ang 7-star hotel ng Dubai na tinatawag na Burj Al Arab. Ang pangalawang litrato naman ay ipinapakita ang Abra Boat na sasakyang gamit ng mga lokal para makatawid sa Dubai Creek. At ang huling larawan ay kuha sa Gold Souq kung saan maninilaw ang iyong mga mata sa sobrang dami ng alahas na makikita mo.
Para sa mga iba pang litrato, heto ang links sa aking Dubai Itinerary (click click click on the links below please):
Chris’ Despedida with Bafco Friends at Deira City Centre
Dubai Creek, Spice Souq and Gold Souq
Bastakia Quarter and Bastakia Quarter in Lomo
Jumeirah Beach and Dhow Cruise
Belladonna at Burjuman and Second Cup at City Centre
Al Safa Park and Mall of the Emirates
Wafi City and Dinner at Seville’s
Big Bus Tour and Festival City and Reunion with EastWestBankers
Madinat Jumeirah – The Arabian Resort
Vu’s Bar (Emirates Tower) and Bahri Bar (Madinat Jumeirah)
Ang aking Mithi:
Na sana ay makapunta akong muli sa Dubai at makapag-liwaliw pa ng mas mahabang panahon.
Maligayang Huwebes! 
20 August 2008 Ibyang Sanchez 2 Comments Category: Charmed Life of a Mrs, The Married Life
We had coffee before we head off to work this morning to celebrate our 19th month. In the spirit of trying something new, in this case, a new cafe, we tried cookieman.

I usually write reviews on cafes/restos on a separate entry, but to save you time and money (not to mention space on the internet), let me just say that this was a crappy cafe that served crappy croissant and muffin, and the worst part of all was it served crappy coffee. Not a good way to start the morning, I tell you. I’m not fussy when it comes to food (I eat almost anything edible and I’m not afraid to try different cuisines) but one thing about me is that when the quality of food is less than average, you would definitely hear me say a disgruntled remark. And please, anything but my coffee!!!
Anyway, at least the company was great.
There is no such thing as a bad mood for us even in the mornings. Sleepy and cold and yet we are always ready to make fun of ourselves.

Finally! A decent photograph.

At least their cup says: Life is a journey, take your time and have a cup of coffee, it could be more delightful and joyful than you think.

Cheers to our 19th!

20 August 2008 Ibyang Sanchez 2 Comments Category: Entertainment
I haven’t had my heart broken in loooongggg time (romantically speaking that is) but i still have a penchant for love songs that speaks of unrequited love.
I’ve been on roadtrips for the past three weekends and one of the highlights of every roadtrip is that you get to hear songs inside the car either from a CD or the radio. During our Port Stephens roadtrip, I heard this song from Hilda’s CD while we were on the way home and the following week, she sent me a copy via snail mail (How romantic is that??? I miss receiving snail mails!).
Last Friday while cleaning the house, I kept on playing this song over and over again…learning and memorizing it. This is the kind of song that makes me regret not learning how to play the guitar (But it isn’t too late yet right? Maybe one day I’ll get the discipline to learn it!).
And this song has been playing inside my head thousands of time since then…this morning, I found the MTV on youtube.
Teardrops On My Guitar lyrics
Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won’t see
That I want and I need everything that we should be
I’ll bet she’s beautiful, that girl he talks about
And she’s got everything that I have to live without
Drew talks to me, I laugh cause it’s just so funny
That I can’t even see anyone when he’s with me
He says he’s so in love, he’s finally got it right,
I wonder if he knows he’s all I think about at night
He’s the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
He’s the song in the car I keep singing, don’t know why I do
Drew walks by me, can he tell that I can’t breathe?
And there he goes, so perfectly,
The kind of flawless I wish I could be
She’d better hold him tight, give him all her love
Look in those beautiful eyes and know she’s lucky cause
So I drive home alone, as I turn out the light
I’ll put his picture down and maybe
Get some sleep tonight
He’s the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only one who’s got enough of me to break my heart
He’s the song in the car I keep singing, don’t know why I do
He’s the time taken up, but there’s never enough
And he’s all that I need to fall into..
Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won’t see.

17 August 2008 Ibyang Sanchez 2 Comments Category: Charmed Life of a Mrs, Cherished Memories, The Married Life, Travel
Morning: Dedication of Baby David Gabriel. Congratulations to parents Jonathan and Pam and welcome to the Christian World David! 

Lunchtime: Celebration of David’s dedication and the never ending and noisy chitcat of our group. 

Afternoon: Surprise roadtrip to Blue Mountains!!!!


Just so we can have hot chocolate and cake at


Thank God for friends and surprise roadtrips! 