Sweet Absence

"I might as well share you what I do, weekly. Safe for me to say I can update it regularly. "

Hahaha! I tried but some activities just came in that even my weekends were not available for updating this blog. So what's keeping me busy? Nothing much. Still work. Its just that we're a lot busier now than before since our show just came back on the air with new episodes, and new host as well. So we need to double our efforts.

The Sweet Life is a daily lifestyle magazine show providing info-tainment features. It brings the latest in fashion, beauty, wellness, food, and anything and everything a woman takes interest in. The show is hosted by the beautiful and iconic, and a public servant as well, Cong. Lucy Torres-Gomez together with its new co-host, Pinay Hollywood Actress, Ms. Iza Calzado. (WMN)

Questions from media and ordinary people were raised... Iza Calzado is the new host? Why? Where's the supermodel, Wilma Doesnt?

We, the whole production staff were also surprised after learning about it. None of us has the right to talk about the details except the Management. Wilma has been part of TSL for almost three years now, or since the program started. One thing I like about her is whenever she cracks in a joke, making the staff burst out in laughter. It helps us ease tiredness specially when taping is getting late. She is truly a bubbly girl on and off cam. She'll surely be missed. :)

But as they say, its always better to look in the future. The new tandem of the prettiest faces on screen -- Lucy & Iza has a lot more to offer you. We were so overwhelmed with the people's ratings on our first week of airing having them as hosts! The team has been working on thinking new stories and new concepts to offer you. So we hope that you'd continue making us your 5 o' clock habit!!

Again, I'm sorry if I am not able to update this blog weekly, at least I'm updating it. Haha. And now you know what's keeping me busy, the promise of making your afternoons sweeter, with The Sweet Life! :)

A pear tree cannot bear an apple.

A fancy old discolored magazine caught my attention while cleaning up the kitchen one night. Reading the cover page, it is Orig Magazine, a showbiz & lifestyle mag, published in the year 1987.

Dad knocked in and said it was he who brought the magazine from our house in Bataan. He pointed out on a portion of the cover, handwritten is "Jean Ponce Write Up Inside". He explains that Mom used to be a writer before (I know Dad..Hehe!) But, that would be the first time I'll get the chance to read one of her works, ever.

Dad excitedly opened up the mag, looking for Mom's article. I can feel he's proudness of Mom, and of course I feel the same way too. Mom wrote on various entertainment print media and tv before. Here are some shots of the mag:

ORIG Magazine Cover Layout

ORIG Magazine

Mom's handwriting. - She told me she tried saving up copies of her work so there would come a time she can show it to her future daughter. So sad, we transferred houses several times now, that the other copies she kept were lost and have been gone.

Mom's article was entitled "Diamonds are Forever, But...". It talked about gemstones which were very popular and indemand that time. Explaining that these are all natural and rare, and the worry that there might come the time that these gems would suddenly vanish.

NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED.

They say, "A pear tree cannot bear an apple." True enough. My passion for writing might have been from my Mom's genes. It's in the blood, you know. And just as how Fergie sings it ... I got it from my Momma! ;)

Cherry Top

Dad's not really a fan of taking pictures. Its like I have to please him everytime I want to capture something on still with him on it. But this night, something strange happened. We were enjoying some cherries and I playfully asked him to take a picture through a webcam. He said yes, and I was like... "Uhh?? Huh?? You sure?? Alright!"

Then I immediately launched the cam, worrying that Dad might change his mind in a snap. Here's us in some wacky shots. :)

TJ with Dad and some cherries.

Dad, cherries were supposed to be our props. Why'd you ate 'em?

I didn't know it was already August.

What's wrong with me?

Am I having memory loss issues?? At 20? I hope not.

Me and my boyfriend had a misunderstanding just days ago for a reason I wouldn't go into details. Its my fault and I do not like to talk about it again.

I still just can't believe that on that day (when I had to say no words but sorry), it was already August. I knew July is about to end, but I had no idea that it was already the second day of August!

I remember last July 23, 2010 when we had a shoot at SM Megamall, I had to fill up the permit/form indicating the date of our EFP. After having it signed by the Admin Rep, I handed it to the security guard to let our crew and cameras passed.

The guard signaled me with a shook on his head pointing on the date on the permit. What the!! I wrote JUNE 23 instead of JULY 23!!! I instantly grabbed the permit in his hand and overwrote June with July. I gave it back to him with a puppy face explaining that it was an honest mistake, I wrote the wrong month. My puppy face seemed effective, the guard let us in.

This is what you call the 'puppy face'. Lol.

I hope what's happening to me doesn't concern memory issues. I maybe, is just confused with the days, dates, and months. I am now back in track. Today is August 4. Right?? Hehe.

I would also like to say thank you to my dear and lovely boyfriend, who understands what I'm going through. Lol. He didn't get mad at me that time, but I knew he was hurt. I love you bebii. I'll find a way to make it up to you. I promise. :)

Hard Habit to Break

For quite some time now, (maybe since I graduated from school), I am always having a hard time starting my day early. My earliest wake-up time would be 11:00am or 12:00 in the afternoon. And, I am not proud of it.

Not that I'm lazy in the morning, its just that I'm having a hard time sleeping. Anyway, I am trying to fix my sleeping habits by doing what I used to advice my other friends who are facing the same dilemma as I do. I tell them the, prolly, first quote most of us knew as a child: "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man happy and wise!"

I seriously want to reprogram my body clock. I keep telling myself to go to bed early so I can wake up early but I just can't do it. Poor me.

In a planner given to me by my dear bosses when I was still having my internship, it has a "Habit Tracker" page. It is divided into two columns: Habit to Start or Break on the left (wherein I have to write what habit I have to start or break) and the Tracker on the right which has 30 circles and I have to mark one circle whenever I achieved my habit or goal each day.

Belle De Jour Planner: Habit Tracker

According to the planner, it takes 21 straight days to make a habit. Whew! That's pretty tough.

One day waking up early for me is somehow a challenge, and for it to be a habit, I have to make it 21 days straight. Do I really have to wake up early?? Lol :))

In case I decide to wake up early every morning, I should  buy more alarms clocks to help me start and regain this habit. :) 

Back to Blogging!

Its been quite a while since I refrained from blogging. There are times when I feel like writing but my mind suddenly goes blank when I am just about to key in. Tonight, I created a new blogsite named after yours truly (And a new Tumblr too!). Before signing up for a new one, I already was thinking of what to post. I'm afraid I won't be able to update it again. But since blogging is like an online version of our open diaries, I might as well share you what I do, weekly.

Yes. Weekly. Safe for me to say I can update it regularly. Lol. I work weekdays, And I have an online business to maintain. I've only got limited time in updating.

Here's a picture of me writing this 'first' blog.

So there. Nothing much to expect in this site. Oops! Backspace...

I shouldn't have said that! I won't promise. But I'll try my very best to make my writings and stories to share more exciting.

You can still read my blogs in my previously abandoned blogsite but I will no longer be updating it. Just stick to this one. :)

Like WOW. I wrote a blog. 'Til next weekend!