Day With an Angel: On the road with Judy Ann Santos

Everyone saw Judy Ann grow up, from the angelic-faced little girl to the accomplished actress and entrepreneur she is today. In this special issue, we tag along with everyone's favorite drama princess as she goes about her busy day.

The first thing we found out is that her day doesn't start at any specific time. "Depende sa activities ko na naka-schedule."

She is very busy, so she makes sure to give enough time for her to get from one place to another. She also takes a cup of coffee, usually with her favorite Angel coffee creamer, to get going in the mornings, especially when she has a busy day.

So what is Judy Ann's typical day like? Join us as we find out how this busy superstar stays one step ahead of her game.

9:00-9:30 AM
We arrive at Judai's house in Susana Executive Village in Quezon City. We were ushered into the living room by the housekeeper, who then went to see if Judai was already awake.

Judai comes down adjusting her eyes to the morning light greets us a good morning. She goes straight to the dining table for her breakfast.

"Habang nag-ma-makeup ako, bago umalis ng bahay sa umag, that s when I usually have my first cup of coffee. Kailangan sa akin, may Angel Coffee Creamer, because it makes my coffee more creamy."

9:57 AM
She walks to the bathroom to take a shower, then at the dining table where a make-up mirror has been set up.

11:26 AM
To complete her day, and before hitting the road, Judai relishes her cup of decaffeinated coffee with Angel coffee creamer.

She enjoys every sip while tuned in to Boy & Kris.

11:45 AM
She boards her white van and heads to the ELJ BUILDING AT ABS-CBN compound where her contract signing will take place.

12:08 PM
Makes it to the 14th floor, 9501 Restaurant, where the contract signing takes place. She is met by ABS-CBN executives Cory Vidanes, Deo Endrinal together with her manager, Alfie Lorenzo.

12:15 PM
Official contract signing takes place at the restaurant's meeting room in the presence of ABS-CBN President Charo Santos-Concio, and covered by the media.

"Kapag marami at mahaba ang mga meetings, at busy ang schedule, madalas akong antukin. So I need coffee to keep me awake. Pero para maging mas malasa ang kape, nilalagyan ko ng Angel coffee creamer."

12:25 PM
Meet and greet with the press while she answers their questions.

12:49 NN
Lunch with the ABS-CBN executives where they discuss their future projects with Judai, who asked for a cup of coffee with Angel Coffee Creamer to finish off her lunch.

2:46 PM
Leaves the ELJ Bldg. and heads for Makati to a meeting with people from Smart Telecommunications.

"Madalas kaming mag-bonding ni Mommy Carol over coffee. Kapag lumalabas kami, coffee ang madalas namin shine-share. Siyempre, kasama dun ang Angel coffee creamer para mas sumarap din ang bonding namin."

3:50 PM
Arrives at Smart Tower, Ayala Ave., Makati to meet with Smart Telecommunications head Mon Isberto. Judai is seeking sponsorship from different private companies for her movie Ploning, which is Oscar-bound.

4:30 PM
Leaves Makati and heads to Jamboree Street, Quezon City for a guest appearance in QTV- 11's Moms.

6:14 PM
Arrives on the set of Moms and rushes to the dressing room for a quick retouch and wardrobe change.

"A cup of coffee helps me relax in the midst of a busy day. Sa taping, sa meetings, lagi kong kasama ang kape at ang Angel coffee creamer para mas masarap ang aking coffee experience."

7:46 PM
Judai sits at a table with her Mommy Carol and friend/publicist BJ while waiting for her gap on the show.

8:47 PM
Judai was called for her turn at the taping. Here she sits with guest Maxene Magalona and is interviewed by one of the show's host, Manilyn Reynes.

9:10 PM
The day is finally over. She's had a whole day filled with activities and commitments, but Judai still looks glowing and lively. There's time for one last photo with her magazine's staff, writer Bernie Franco and Angel Roque, editorial assistant.

"Pagkatapos ng isang busy day, the best ang coffe na pampa-relax. Sa kape lang, tanggal ang pagod ko. Siyempre pa, may Angel coffee creamer para kumpleto na ang araw ko."

Taken from Starstudio magazine: Judy Ann Santos special issue

MY LITTLE SONG

Once there was a little song,
Whose tune was bright and gay.
And when I heard this little song
It sang my blues away.
Through rain and shine my life has passed,
I learned to live with fear.
Now true love I found at last...
Now that you are near.
As silence whispers to my ears,
And stays but not for long,
Reminds me much of someone dear
'Tis when I hear this song.
Just like a dream I had one day
Of love so right and strong,
So stumble and fall that I may
Yet still I'll love this song.

Gilbert Rombaoa, HS410

Taken from The Bosconian Forum

I'm lazy. My parents tell me to do something and I say, "OK, in a little bit," but then I don't. How can I overcome this fault of mine?

A. We commend you on your desire to change. That's an important first step that many people don't take.

So much of what we do is habit--both good and bad. Fortunately, it's not as hard as you might think to build good work habits.

We develop a lazy streak by habitually neglecting necessary duties. By putting off what we know we should do, we build up an unnecessary dislike and even fear of our assignments. What are normally small jobs grow into gigantic chores in our minds.

Here's how to make the jobs your parents ask you to do easier.

Make up your mind to do the task right away. The longer it takes to get started, the harder the chore will seem.

You'll have to do the job sooner or later, so you might as well get enthusiastically right into it. It won't hurt you. What will hurt is the constant strain of thinking about it and your parents nagging or disciplining you for neglect.

Make a checklist of regular chores that your parents routinely ask you to do (like taking out the garbage, cleaning your room or vacuuming the car). Nothing will please them more than getting jobs done before they have to ask you.

The satisfaction of making your parents happy and knowing that you've contributed to maintaining your home will become a good habit. You'll hardly remember that you were ever lazy!

- Answer prepared by Victor Kubik, a minister of the Worldwide Church of God

Taken from Youth 90 magazine