“Life is what you make of it…”
Hi! And thanks for dropping by. In case you’re wondering –
AM……………………… called Jane by friends (family call me something else)
HAVE…………………. a hubby, 4 kids, 3 dogs, numerous wonderful friends
LOVE………………….. yoga/gym, blogging, dancing, reading, surfing the net
LISTEN TO………… smooth jazz, 70s/80s, classical music
HATE………………….. cooking
AFRAID OF………… flying (believe it or not)
READ……………………biographies, nonfiction books, self-help, psychology, health books
TRAVELED TO….. most of SEA, Korea, large part of Europe, Canada, USA
LIVED HERE……… in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
LIVED ABROAD… in the USA, Korea & Indonesia
FOR FUN …………… auditioned & got into an all-American cast in a grad school variety show
ALMOST……………. died (this explains my blog title)
SAW…………………… a UFO (yes, and I was not the only one who did at that time!)
WORKED……………for a major accounting firm as IT auditor/consultant and a universal bank as head of strategic planning
RESIGNED………… to become a SAHM (Stay-At-Home-Mom)
NOW…………………..an active blogger, yogini, social media geek and advocate for transparency & good governance
WANT TO………….. do things that I have always dreamed of but never got around to doing.
My thoughts, memories, dreams, fears, passion, are all within the pages of this blog for my loved ones — and for you, my dear readers.
Life is precious and we only have ONE. Let us live it fully, led by Divine inspiration — to make an impact on others and be a catalyst for something better.
47 comments
lou agravante says:
April 25, 2007 at 11:37 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Jane,
wow ! you’re really a wonderful writer, keep soaring !
Lou
Cindy says:
November 2, 2009 at 10:51 pm (UTC 8 )
I am trying to find out more about Carmello Cortez. My husband received a rose petal. Does he have a webpage? Please share what you know.
I loved reading your imformation page. We have 4 children and 4 dogs. : )
Jane says:
April 25, 2007 at 11:47 pm (UTC 8 )
My dear Lou! I am so, so happy you dropped by my blog. Now I know your email address, I can contact you directly. Let’s keep in touch! I kinda miss having you and Bella around to chat with….
Cyberspace brings us all so much closer than we can achieve physically, which is another reason I made this blog…to reach out to friends in different corners of the world…
Drop by my site often and let me know how things are over at your end too!
VANJ says:
April 27, 2007 at 11:34 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi, Jane — Nice reading your blogs. It’s the techno version of that old book we kept at cag where anyone can write just about anything. Keep on blogging………….
Jane says:
April 28, 2007 at 10:39 am (UTC 8 )
Wow, Vanj! Thanks for reminding me of that CAG scrapbook we used to have. Come to think of it….WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THAT ONE? I wish someone kept it and in one of our reunions, we can flip through the pages and laugh over our private jokes once again….hahahaha. Glad to have had you drop by my blog. Let’s keep in touch!
junanteola says:
June 3, 2007 at 11:30 am (UTC 8 )
Jane, thanks for dropping by my blog and letting me know of your presence. You’ll be seeing me here more often, too — I’m loving this site!
Cheers!
Jane says:
June 3, 2007 at 2:37 pm (UTC 8 )
**Jun** – ditto!
junanteola says:
June 8, 2007 at 12:56 am (UTC 8 )
i thought you might like to read this blog, http://randomguru.wordpress.com/
Jane says:
June 8, 2007 at 8:06 am (UTC 8 )
**Jun** – ooh you’re so thoughtful. thanks for the site link. i went to it and already bookmarked it.
dresdendoll says:
July 1, 2007 at 5:16 am (UTC 8 )
Hey Mom. I’ve made an account here too. Hopefully a more mature blog than my personal livejournal one.
Jane: Hi there, my Dresden doll. Nice to see you’ve found a home in WP too. Happy blogging!
Wellness says:
August 8, 2007 at 5:27 am (UTC 8 )
Hey
I was surfing the web and i saw this site, pretty cool.
Currently im running and adult site:Wellness
k, just want to say hi
Can i link you from my site? im looking for quality content like yours. If no let me know if i can add u in exchange for a montly fee or something.
alou villanueva says:
August 10, 2007 at 4:01 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Jane!
Wow what a great blog site this is now. I love visiting and reading you blogs it keeps me inspired to update mine which I haven’t done for a long time (shame on me). I hope you can teach me how to add widgets heck to maximize my blog site
Thanks Jane hope to hear from you soon
- alou
Jane: Hi Alou! Miss you na! Ohhh, thank you so much for your kind words. I am inspired all the more to keep blogging. And of course, I can teach you about these widgets thingies. Email me what you want to do (though I can’t promise I always know the answers, hehe).
gaga says:
September 29, 2007 at 4:47 pm (UTC 8 )
To Ms Jane: Cheers to your 2nd life!
To Others: Life is short, dont make it shorter!
Jane: Thank you and thanks for dropping by!
finch says:
December 3, 2007 at 5:03 pm (UTC 8 )
i heart to hear your UFO post
Lol
btw why do you hate flying ?
Jane: It is a phobia I got from scary, traumatic experiences during flights when I was younger. But that’s another story…
frank says:
February 28, 2008 at 9:51 am (UTC 8 )
Hi Jane,
I like your site, it’s very interesting. You are an amzing writer. I envy you for that…hehehe
Enjoy life.
Jane: Thank you so much, Frank, from the bottom of my heart. Your words spur me to continue blogging and putting into words everything about life that I can share with the world. Have a wonderful life yourself!
bibomedia says:
March 5, 2008 at 2:09 am (UTC 8 )
Kathleen says:
March 28, 2008 at 8:57 am (UTC 8 )
Jane! Hugs! Mwah!
So great to find your blog! Now I have to read it all!
Happy Easter!
Love,
Kathleen
Jane: Kathleen! How wonderful to have you drop by. Please keep in touch. I miss you much already!
toyski says:
June 23, 2008 at 12:05 pm (UTC 8 )
just dropping by…
Jane: So nice of you to drop by!
Maggie says:
June 25, 2008 at 4:32 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Based on your writings I know you’re a good person…thanks for sharing your experiences. Godbless…
Jane: Oh that is so sweet. Thank you so much, Maggie!
Micamyx says:
July 10, 2008 at 6:10 pm (UTC 8 )
Hello Ms. Jane
Can I have your personal email address? I have something to send to you sana
Kathleen Burkhalter says:
July 18, 2008 at 5:42 am (UTC 8 )
Jane!
I added your blog to the one’s listed on my site. I do love your blog. It makes me miss Manila. We’ll be there sooner rather than later. Just went to the Wharton reunion. Will send you the photos tomorrow. Are you on Facebook? They are posted there. Look for me as Kathleen Burkhalter. Love, Kathleen
Jane: My dearest Kathleen, I miss you much. Please look me up when you come to Manila (and I hope that is very soon!). Let’s catch up on the years we were apart!
Nicely says:
August 22, 2008 at 7:17 am (UTC 8 )
Nice meeting you @ the Belo Bloggers, Ms. Jane.
Jane: Likewise, Nice!
yolynne says:
October 19, 2008 at 12:20 pm (UTC 8 )
I love your blog.. so full of wit and sincerity =) Will surely come back to read more and add you to my blogroll.
Keep on Sharing and God Bless!
yolynne
Jane: Yolynn, thank you so much for the encouragement and for dropping by. God bless you too!
Marbon says:
November 18, 2008 at 5:19 am (UTC 8 )
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bundawulan says:
December 2, 2008 at 4:14 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi….i love your blog, truly inspiring. I am new with blogging, still alot to learn. Am wondering if you can help me with widgets and everything. Thx alot
seth says:
March 21, 2009 at 7:16 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Jane,
Your blogs are so inspiring. Please continue you good work.
Blessings
@Seth: Thank you. I am so blessed by your words of encouragement
K.C. says:
March 22, 2009 at 11:17 pm (UTC 8 )
Wishing you all the best things in life. Cheers Ms. Jane!
@KC: Wishing you the best too. Hope we meet again.
Pinay MegaMom says:
April 10, 2009 at 1:41 pm (UTC 8 )
Jane,
It was lovely to meet you earlier this week at the EB with Keng. Learned quite a bit (plurk?) and was encouraged to finally start yoga.
I am so glad to have had the chance to attend that EB and meet all the other wonderful mom bloggers out there. I hope to make more time for these in the future.
See you again!
P.S. My uncle Tito A. (from SGV) remembers you. Even mentioned that you attended Wharton in Philly.
phoebe says:
June 3, 2009 at 8:45 pm (UTC 8 )
hello po! I just stumbled into your blog and it’s been a habit to visit since then:) I’m still new at blogging and being a wife as well:) Your blog is so inspiring and very informative,too! Looking forward to reading more of your posts:)
take care!
@phoebe – Hello! I’m glad you stumbled on my blog. Thank you for the kind words, you’re so sweet. I hope to continue putting out posts that help and make my readers feel good. Continue blogging. There is a growing community of wife/mommy bloggers around.
Poklay says:
June 27, 2009 at 12:34 am (UTC 8 )
hi, jane! i came across your site. it’s my first time to browse through someone’s blog
you share interesting info to your friends online. like the others, i’ll surely visit your blog/site often. are you a teacher? 
cheers & sweet dreams,
poklay
@Christine-Welcome to my blog! I am happy you find it interesting. No, I’m not a teacher. Do I write like one?
stephaniefrancisco says:
November 7, 2009 at 4:42 pm (UTC 8 )
hello there.. I accidentally bumped into your blog while i was browsing the net.. Its be 3 days since i 1st dropped by.. and now i visit your site everytime im online.
I love your blog.. Truly inspiring. I’ve just met one of what I may call mentors in the blogging industry. And I bet you got lots of fans checking out your site to be updated with your latest articles i believe.
I will be coming back and will definitely read more of your posts.
Thank you for the inspiring stories.
@Stephanie – Warmest greetings and thank you so much for coming to visit! Your words of encouragement truly encourage me to continue blogging. Please continue blogging your thoughts and experiences. It is blogs that bring the world closer to each other and show how truly human we are. Live, love and laugh…
ikeng says:
December 27, 2009 at 4:46 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Jane,
it’s my first time to browse your blog and i find it so inspiring..keep up the good work.
cheers!!!
@ikeng – Hi there. Thank you for visiting and I am glad you like it. Your words are very inspiring and I hope to keep blogging to share my thoughts with you all. Happy holidays!
mark says:
February 10, 2010 at 4:35 pm (UTC 8 )
you have a craft in writing.. keep it up.. saw your blog when i searched for benjamin button quotable quotes.. my friend told me I am like him, and I got curious..
cheers to you..
@Mark – Awww, thank you *blush*. This will push me to try to write even better. Oh, in what way do you think did he mean you are like Benjamin Button?
Mark
Shina says:
February 25, 2010 at 11:26 am (UTC 8 )
cheers to herestolife
Proud and Sexy Momma, Yogajane 
@Shina – Hi Shina. It was such a pleasure to meet you. Hope we see each other again soon.
rhyan says:
March 1, 2010 at 10:32 pm (UTC 8 )
hello jane,
met you at cafe romulo last week with british council..
do you have a facebook? hehehe its kinda easy for me to update on FB
if you want you can add me, my email add is dire_hose@yahoo.com
one of our member just made a new blogspot its http://www.meanddirehusi.blogspot.com
and our old bolgspot is http://www.direhusi.blogspot.com
till again,
blessings; rhyan
bong daza says:
March 12, 2010 at 3:58 am (UTC 8 )
hi jane. it was great to have met a pinay whartonian na besides chram, matalino, matinik, magaling at maganda pa!! apat na m!!
thanks for coming yesterday.. i was trying to look for you infacebook.. my biggest addiction.. wala ka pala.. anyway i shall try to follow your blogs thru this site..
if you wanna giive me some other tips on blogs- kasi am very new to this blogging thing- please let me know..
thanks, ingat and god bless
bong daza
@bong – Thank you for the kind words and for stopping by my blog. It was nice meeting you. Keep on blogging. Some things are not taught. Your passion for blogging will take care of it.
followmytrainofthoughts says:
March 22, 2010 at 6:07 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Jane,
I’m a 21 yr old girl from Singapore who happened to come across your blog and by chance is starting off her career as an an accountant too. I must say that your entries are very inspiring. It motivates me to continue to learn and grow whenever i see a woman figure who is both successful in her career and at home.
Keep in Touch!
@Netti – Hello! I wish you all the best in your career as well as on your whole life ahead. Make the most of it!
VoiceFromThe Past says:
April 21, 2010 at 12:58 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Jane,
This is a voice from the past! I was a former SGVian, left for US to go to graduate school and has been living in Northern California. I finally caught up with you, all because of yoga. Constant back pain forces me to practice yoga. It has alleviated my pain and I am now a true believer of the physical aspect of it.
Keep in touch. Do you have a personal email account?
Warm Regards,
Teresa
@Teresa – Oh wow. This is amazing. I will email you privately. Please give me your full name to jog my memory banks. I’d love to hear how yoga has eased your pain. It’s a story fit to share on my yoga blog :The Yogini from Manila (http://yoginimla.wordpress.com)
Jesse Canono says:
October 21, 2010 at 5:47 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Jane! Finally I was able to visit your blog. I also have site at wordpress although I don’t update it that often. It covers sports that I love doing.
Nice to read some of the comment too, like that one about the CAG logbook!
NonoyDel says:
April 20, 2011 at 2:13 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Jane,
We had used portions of the 60th Anniversary vid we saw on YouTube for an enrichment we gave for WWME couples and had wondered whom to ask permission from (hope we don’t land in prison for copyright infringement) and thank for for it. It was just appropriately warm for our talk; the production and the people in it. Anyway, we’re confessing to you hoping for a lighter sentence. This is some site you have, good writing, interesting variety, highly culture while plainly simple, and much more..
Please relay our apologies to C2 and cousin for using without permission their video and also thank them for us. Our couples really loved it. Guess we’ll be regulars here from now on. Keep it up
NonoyDel
@NonoyDel – Thank you for visiting my blog. I am just happy that the amateur video of my girl and her cousin somehow inspired other married couples. That was just a compilation of family videos. Your words inspire me to be an even better blogger. I do try to keep all my blogs positive, family-appropriate and values-centered. God bless you.
NonoyDel says:
December 20, 2011 at 9:27 am (UTC 8 )
May you and your family have a blessed and joyous CHRISTmas.
Grace Perez Gose says:
June 24, 2011 at 11:34 am (UTC 8 )
Hi Ms. Jane!!
CAG batchmates are Nasty, JennyPo, Beth, Delia, Gigi, Cynthia P…I would have some news on Belle and Lou over the years, but lost updates on you and here you are!!
Have fun as you continue sharing your heart!
God bless always,
Ziggy
Dolores says:
April 2, 2012 at 5:26 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi…love to read your blog..me a neophyte blogger….
jane says:
July 2, 2012 at 1:44 pm (UTC 8 )
Thank you so much. Keep at blogging. Good luck!
Engr. Mark Philp G. Fernandez says:
July 11, 2012 at 1:33 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Jane,
I’m Mark. We just found your article about MERALCO METER
. Mind if I use your graphics content on our website for our Featured Article about electricity bill?
Let me know if you are ok with it. Thanks.
jane says:
July 14, 2012 at 12:46 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Mark. Sure, you may use the photos but pls include attribution either by keeping watermark on or putting a link back to my blog URL with the Meralco post. Thanks.
ruby de leon says:
January 3, 2013 at 12:16 pm (UTC 8 )
hi jane!!! it was nice reading your blog and share some of your insight..i read some of your blogs..and its so inspiring..i also lost my mom last october. (she suffered of cancer)..And also I’m interested in yoga..want to try it one of these days..Thanks for sharing..