Explosion - Agri and Friends Version

Here is the explosion video performed by agri and friends.. laugh trip ito!

A Thank You...

This is the story from my point of view... =)

It's my turn to speak out. Wow! These past few days preparing for my birthday was very tiring but exciting because I'll be celebrating this with my old and new friends here in Malaysia. And am looking forward to celebrating it AGAIN when I get to the Philippines! Of course with my Kyle!...

I had my birthday tantrums when this time of the year in my life comes. Feeling so depressed, wondering things that happened to me for the past year and thinking what went wrong in my life. This has been the case for each birthdays. I always tell my friends about this so they won't get offended when my tantrums strikes! hahaha... My friend once told me that I should be counting the things which were treasures to me, which is the right thing to do. But still, my so low-EQ brain would still insist on counting my mistakes. But still its good to look back on the mistakes I have done coz this has made me who I am now.

I would like to thank each of those who have been part on this super extravagant 18th birthday celebration! I am not good in planning parties so when Gen and Anai said they would take care of everything, I said 'Sure, no problem!' hahaha... At least I would have party coordinators for FREE!!!! I was so surprised they are really taking this role with their heart and soul! If I can remember it right, if it was more than a month before that day comes, they are already talking to me if i want to have games on my party. I would always joked around that if I would have it, I would like to have charade and the words that should be for guessed is about me. Then they said its hard!... hahaha I knew it was hard! Then I suggest ok, what about truth or dare (the naughty version!) but you have to bring men in the party so the theme would be my shower party... hahaha... I think I'm making them a hard time planning my party. So I said let's just eat and sing! Then we both agree.

It was first of June and they are asking me to send out an invitation already! Whoah... what is this??? A real 18th birthday??? hahaha I told Anai that I would do it during the week of the exact date. But she was my party coordinator so we agreed to send it halfway when I want it and when she wants it. Whew!!!
I am soooo excited its getting nearer and I told Anai that I think this won't be good. I don't usually want to feel so excited on something because I hate to get disappointed. Which when its getting nearer, I'm having some disappointments already! But then, I have a low-EQ as I mentioned earlier. I was so disappointed I had it all planned but i think it is really natural what you expect is not what exactly happens. That's the way life is!
It was June 14 and surprises has started! I was watching Grey's Anatomy inside my room. And I was chit-chatting with Anai at the same time doing a countdown till it ticks 12 midnight. I was so surprised my door opens and there they are, Kristin, Osang, and Em! Singing Happy Birthday and holding my ever-favorite-cake-of-the-year -- Chocolate Indulgence! hahaha... I was so surprised I was jumping in joy, clapping and singing with them! hahaha!! (Can you picture it??? =P) And then when the morning comes, I had a flower on my desk with a CHOCOLATE again! hahaha I love this day! I love SURPRISES!!!! hihihi

Gen said I was banned to the haus on lunchtime. And they asked Jeng to get me away from the house! O well, Jeng is known for spilling information when you ask her. She said 'Ano ba, kaya nga tayo magkasama sa lunch kasi inutusan nila ako na ilayo ka kasi meron sila surprise sayo!' There it is... hahaha so i told Jeng to check it out. But I didn't know Jeng would take that role too seriously. Anyways, I can't stop thinking what could probably be the surprise is. I really can't think of a one.

Alrighty! it was 6:30PM and Anai accompanied me going home. When we entered the house... wow! there are a lot of balloons!!!!!! and it was GREEN, my fave color! I was jumping out again! (As usual) hahaha... this is me... My friends are coming one by one and it was really a good party until they all sing and asked me to blow the candles! My wish???? I will tell you when it came true =P

Then the mysterious card! wow why are they having so many surprises??? I'm loving it! Hahaha... And for my persistence to see what are they doing in my room, I found it. It was so very sweet! I cried!!! Well, there's nothing new, I cry always!!! hahaha... But now I'm crying coz I'm so happy! I can't explain the feeling. How could they planned all this and I am so 100% clueless! They are very GOOD!

You have made a special day even more special to me. I don't know what I have done to all of you to deserve all of this. But I want to thank you for putting all these efforts to make me so happy! I AM!!!! Thank you very much!
I am so glad I am able to share with you my whole self! I've got nothing to hide and I am so greatful that you accepts me for who I am.

Happe Bertdey Minnie,

ei! Minnie,

dis great dey... wud nt be a great dey... unless we celebrate!
happe hapee happee bertday.... 2 u and im happee for u now dat u hv found him!!! Hmmmmmm....... sowee ndi mapagkakaila sa aura mo these deys....

ehsan blk-a #702

Message from Rey

Hi Minnie! Happy happy 18th birthday (18th daw ohhh). Wish you all the happiness and good health... and more projects to come (haahaha showbiz!).

Bueno, d ako nakapaghanda eh... next time na lang bwahahaha... looking forward to our new night out gimmick soon! Fine dining naman para maiba hehehehe....

Cheers!

- Rey

P.S. Next time si Gen naman ibubugaw ko hahahaha....

from onin =)

minnie, hinay hinay sa pag-kain... wag ka manghinayang sa tira. =) happy birthday. - onin

Message from BingTot

happy birthday minie kulit... i know u'll enjoy this special day of yours.. you're so lucky to have those super kulit yet super sweet na friends... hope u did enjoy ur day....
kami na bahala kay Fox, promise... mapapasa kamay mo na sya in few days... hehehe
stay as sweet and as cheerful as u are..
happy bday ulet minnie...
Fox loves you too... uuuyyyy...

Message from Hong Chiang

Maligayang Bati
Maligayang Bati
Maligayang Maligayang
Maligayang Bati


Stay crazy forever!!!!

From
Hong Chiang

An Invitation...

Venue: Unit B 03-2, Istara Condominium

When: June 15, 8:00PM

What: Every year nag-ce-celebrate ako ng 18th birthday ko.. taon taon ko nang ginagawa ito for the past 10 years.. aber, hulaan nyo kung ilang taon na ako =P

What to expect: since maraming naiinggit sa ulam namin ni Gen sa pantry, pagkakataon ko nang i-share ito sa inyo… mahilig rin akong kumanta (malamang matagal nyo nang alam yan) kaya sama sama tayong mag-videoke sa amin.. at syempre, ang walang katapusang kulitan kc makulit ako!

What to wear: Anything green (literally & figuratively!)

Kung feel nyong pumunta, reply na lang po kayo sa email na ito.. keri? Ciao!

Note: Hong Chiang, please ask Ate to translate it to you… hihihi =)

Thanks,
Minerva Deogracias Sabilala

Seasons of Love - ISCM CNY 2007

Here in the meantime is a video of Season of Love in the ISCM Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day Celebration =) Check out Minnie's solo part! =P

Message from Mars

Happy Birthday!

Message from Paul

Happy birthday Minerva. Isa kang diyosa ng India team (joke lang!). Keep on smiling and talking. Masaya kang makasama. Watch mo lang ang pinagkakakain mo =P

A Taste of Life With Minnie

We were mere strangers when we first came to Malaysia and became housemates. I've seen her before in the halls of AMEX but I only knew her by face. We had a common friend that Minnie would often tease. Something that I would always find very funny because she had a knack of pissing my friend off. Later did I realize that it was her forte.

Come July 22, 2006, Minnie arrived at our condo's doorstep. At first I thought we wouldn't get along. Little did I know, we have a lot of things in common, particularly our passion for food. We both love to eat and try out new dishes here, in the malls... everywhere we go. Our mall itinerary would not be complete without a little side trip to the nearest food stand. As months went by and we grew bigger... literally of course... we'd convince ourselves that it was due to the washing machine that our clothes got SMALLER. (We still believe this lie to this day of course :p)

Aside from food, Minnie and I both come from close knit families. You could often hear her tell stories of her Mom, her brothers, her 'pasaway' sister (which we both have... hehehe)... and most especially her son, Kyle. When Minnie talks about Kyle... you would see her eyes shining with pride and joy. She would proudly show off Kyle's achievements to us and we can't help but feel happy that Minnie is one lucky mom to have a son like Kyle. (I guess it's vice versa as well)

Personality wise... Minnie and I both love to laugh... and more often than not... we like making fun of people and ourselves. wehehehe Only here in Malaysia have I made fun of myself a couple of times. I guess when you're with Minnie... one thing you'll have is "kapal ng mukha". But rest assured you'll definitely enjoy the whole tripping thing even if it means embarrassing yourself once, twice.... more than thrice.

I guess I've said more than what needs to be said. hehehe Since my housemate is a little picture fanatic... I will let the pictures speak for themselves as to the kind of person... and the kind of housemate that Minnie is. I can only be thankful that she became not only my housemate but also a lifelong friend.

To My Dear Housemate,

Thank you for the year that you've shared with me. I will never forget the laughter, tears and numerous misadventures we've had this past year. I'm looking forward to more of these as we tackle another year here in Malaysia.

Ayan ha... pag di ka pa naiyak nyan ewan ko na lang.... ang hirap magplano ng blog noh at mangulit ng tao. hahaha

Anyways.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

~ Gen

Message from Melai

Hi Minnie… happy 18th birthday … 10yrs ago. Hehe..

When I first met Minnie (sorry can’t remember when, how, where .. may short term memory na ako talaga)… akala ko silent type sya. Pero nung nagsimula ng magkwento, ako ang naging silent type.. hehe.. makwento pala ang girl at ndi lang yun… ang galing pang kumanta…at higit sa lahat sexy.. naks!... hhmm..ate Minnie, starbucks ko ha… hehehe… happy happy birthday!

Rgds,

Melanie

Message from Kristin

Nagstart ang friendship namin ni Mini nung CRP days pa. I forgot how and whenit actually started, I just realized one day na madalas na kami magkasama mag-shopafter office hours, magpa-henna tattoo over lunch, or mag mall tour kasama si Osang during weekends (bukod pa yun sa belly dancing classes namin weekly).

Besides singing, she has another talent: perfectly applying lipstick even without looking at themirror. Ganun nya ka memoryado ang mukha nya... hehe.

But our friendship doesn't evolve in shopping. We're comfortable sharing and talking about thingsthat we don't usually share with others. Kaya alam ko ang dark secrets ni Mini. Heheh.
Mare, happy birthday! All of us are hoping and praying that God would give you (beep beep) the man (beep beep) who will love you (beep beep) and take care of you (beep beep). At higit sa lahat. yung kayang makisabay sa kakulitan mo at yung hindi ka gugutumin. Peace mare...hehe

Message from Osang

ano ba ang masasabi ko about minnie?
wala naman...hehehe...
way back in crp...nun mga panahon na iniwan na sya ng mga friends nya...
kasi di sya magandang impluwensya eh...joke!
dun kami naging close tapos magkatabi pa ang cube namin...
ayun kaya wala kaming natatrabaho kasi puro tsikahan...hehehe
at puro merienda...parang PBB house ang cube namin..
housemate ang term of endearment namin...lagi kaming may open forum session...
at yun dalawang lalaki ang lagi namin ginigisa...

tapos after office kaming tatlo naman nila kristin ang magkakasama...
mall tour, belly dancing, strip jam, gym, watch ng movie...
lahat ng MDC activities ng accenture eh sinusulit namin...
muntik na nga kaming kunin committee eh...

tapos lagi akong sinasama nyan sa gimik nya with her PSBank friends...
kaya ako nalulong sa alak tsaka sa videoke dahil sa kanya...
maganda syang impluwensya di ba? hehehe

pero kahit naman napariwara ang buhay ko nun nakilala ko si minnie...
thankful ako na naging kaibigan ko sya...kasi no dull moment pag sya ang kasama mo...
at elibs ako sa babaeng ito, kasi pag may problema sya kahit gano kabigat nagagawa pa din nyang magpatawa...
hindi mo mahahalata na may problema sya...kasi lagi syang naka-smile...
kaya naman daming nabibighani dito eh...
hearthrob ng scope!

haberday bru! mwah!

Message from Anai

I first met Minnie in a singing class in my previous company that was conducted on weekends. She was introduced to me by my late friend, Arnelli. My first impression on her was that she was demure. We later became involved on the same project but after a month, which both of us later abandoned to pursue a career here in Malaysia. That's where our friendship started.

We started on the same date and got to know each other. We eventually became lunch buddies and later hang out during logical breaks and after office hours. We found out that we have a lot of things in common - we have the same standards when it comes to men - as she would often come in my cube to check out some of them and both us would giggle. She's my partner when it comes to singing - we both joined the ISCM Choir and later had a gig at the Toastmater's Chinese New Year meeting at KLCC. When it comes to joking around (except for the green ones of course hahaha), we also have the same wavelength. We both love to have fun, which is evident during our bar hopping sessions and videoke gimmicks. It was also from her that I became in touch with my feminine side - in other words, became kikay hihi..

What I liked about Minnie is that she's fun to be with. She's not ashamed to goof around. That's why people like her and a lot of men are dying to go out with her. Yep, she's a guy magnet. A lot of them - who just saw her in the elevator, airport or in the office, were bugging to go out with her. Some guys were persistent to go out with her - to which she had granted. But the thing with Minnie is that in order for a man to get her attention, that guy should stop running after her - she likes to do the chasing herself ;) ika nga, wag mamansin at magpapansin. She got used in the attention from guys that if a man would do the opposite, she'll left him intrigued.

Another thing I like about Minnie is that she's not pretentious. What you see is what you get. She's not ashamed of her past and she's a very sincere person. There are some things in some people about themselves that they hide and its the opposite with her. Ika nga, nagpapakatotoo!

But the best thing about her is that she's a great mom. She would do everything for the love of her son Kyle. One more thing that's great about her inspite of her challenges of being away from her son, she's still able to maintain an optimistic and cheerful disposition. Beat that huh!

So for your birthday Minnie, I would like to thank you for the friendship we have; for trusting me with your secrets and showing me your vulnerable side. I'm glad that you were able to overcome your birthday senti mode.. sana magtuloy tuloy na wehehehe (*wink wink). You deserve to be happy, and I hope that you'll meet the right man for you :-) Mwah!

Message from Em

Si Minnie… lead ko dati sa CRP, takot ako sa kanya dati nung newbie ako kase mukhang mataray =P pero di naman pala… hehehe… makulit sya lalo na nung nakasama ko sha sa Lago de Oro…

Mahilig din sa pichure kaya masaya kame nun hehe! =P anyways, Happy birthday!!! I wish you
happiness in everything especially sa lablyf! ^_* May our good Lord continue to bless you too! Muah! =)

- Em

Message from Issa

Ano b masasabi ko kay Minnie??? Hmmmmmm… c Minnie, hot mama yan! Hindi mo aakalaing may kylie na… pretty na, maporma pa… at kelangan lagi naka “belt.” Hindi ko alam kung san nya kinukuha ang energy nya… khit busy s work yan, lagi p rin nakatawa… =)

Happy birthday pretty mom!!! Wishing you good health and happiness in life…. God Bless! Muah!!!!

- Issa

AKAP by CRP Band

This is a video of the AMEX CRP band's own rendition of Akap by Imago. Note that Minnie is the vocalist of the band...rock on! =)

Miracle

6/7/2007

For I know well the plans I have in mind for you says the Lord, plans for your welfare not for woe, plans to give you a future full of hope – Jeremiah 29:11

The first time I bumped into you was in a dinning table. True to the saying “the nature of sharing a meal, indicates that we have a certain level of communion with those with whom we eat”, I felt your concern for me. It is when you said “kawawa ka naman, bawal ang seafood sayo..kame (or was it Ako?) na lang ang kakain ng share mo.” I was stunned that I don’t know what to say and how to react to that new built friendship hehehe J

Minnie, for your birthday, my prayer is that may God continue to bless you in every aspect of your life, especially with your relationships (son, family etc). May you not only continue to be up-beat, crazy and funny, but also grow in wisdom and inspire others with how you handle your life.

I admire your great love for your son, Kyle, and the sacrifices you made to build a good future for him. When it comes to being faithful to a calling, I believe you are very faithful to the call of being a responsible mother. I know you will be blessed for the generosity through your son. In Sirach 35:10 is says “The Lord is the one who always repay and He will give back to you seven fold.”

As you grow older; new trial and problems would come you way. Just remember you are not alone; the Lord would grasp your right hand and say to you “Fear not, I will help you (Isaiah 41:13).”

Consider it all joy Minnie, when you encounter various trials fro you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance and let perseverance be perfect so that you may be perfect and complete, lack nothing (James 1:2-4).

God has filtered the trials that come your way according to your capacity. May you hope in the Lord who will renew your strength and make you soar above your problems as with eagle’s wings (Isaiah 40:31).

May the warmth of God’s embrace be with you in your special day; this embrace may be through the people who’s lives you’ve touched in one way or another. May you continue to be a blessing to your family and friends.

I know that God’s blessings are on their way and a future full of hope awaits you.

Happy Birthday! :-)

In Christ,
Dru Ballesteros

Videoke Buddy

Happy Birthday Minnie! Can I say we’re videoke buddies? It’s so fun to sing with you knowing you can always save me on the notes I can’t reach…hehehe..

Anyway hope to sing with you again sometimes…sa videokehan nga lang or sa bahay..hehehe..but today is your birthday which would you prefer to sing for us or we sing for you..ako okay lang na to sing for you..hehehehe..joke, joke..may your day be fun and all your years be blessed.

Regards,
Agripina

Message from Jeng

Minniepot/Mamasa/Malu,

First of all, I want to greet you a Happy Birthday (though alam ko kung kaninong greeting ang mas gusto mo marinig!)

I hope that you’re feeling wonderful during this special event in your life. Another year has passed and it makes me think about the good times that we have shared since we were both CRPers (best team, best people! Naks!). I will always treasure all the tears and laughter that we have shared.

Anyways, keep up that smile on your face. I always envy you for being optimistic and cheerful!

Continue to live a fuller life! Happy Birthday Minniepot!!!! Mmwah! =

Message from Charisse

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMASA! MAY YOU STAY AS SEXY AS EVER! *sori di ako magaling sa message message!