My next endeavor should focus on finishing my requirements to make it in time for next year’s commencement exercises. Not that I plan to attend. I just wanted get it over and done with. Geez. I’m on my fifth year. Well this journey in gradschool has been really exciting: full of firsts, actually. First time to get an incomplete mark, first time to get a substitution, first time to change matriculation, first time to prerog. Oh well, c’est la vie. At first I didn’t really think I could deal with it, but hey, I’ve dealt with it, and I am still dealing it. It’s not exactly perfect but I shouldn’t complain.
Anyway, I have a racket for the weekend. It’s enough to make up for the purchases I’ve incurred during the week. I’m also looking forward to the make-up session tomorrow. And I mean cosmetics, baby!!! Hehehe. Not that I’m completely clueless about doing make-up and stuff, just that I feel it’s time to professionalize it. Naks.Hahaha.. This is just the "maarte" me being unleashed.
Now if I could just put as much excitement from my getting giddy over the makeup thing to finishing my requirement, oh the world would definitely such a better place. Bwehehehe.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Thursday, June 29, 2006
shoesies smoochies...
I have to confess. I am a shoe addict. I dunno what’s wrong with me the past coupla days. But it seems as if they’re calling me. Even in my sleep. They’re calling me. Buy me, buy me…try me, try me… Oh man, it’s my growing addiction of late. Well it was quite some years now since I last got myself into this obsession with shoeeeeesssss… In a weeks time I have purchase 3 pairs just to appease myself. I suppose, it’s borne out of frustration too. I have quite big feet. I’m a size 10 regular. About 9-9.5 wide and American size. Oh man. Imagine what I have to go through just to find that perfect pair. My feet started getting big at age 5. By then, I was to realize that age is directly correlated to the feet size. By 6 I was size 6, 7 at 7 then 8 at 8, 9 at 9…and thank god it stopped there. I still remember having to buy school shoes at the men’s department since none would fit me in the ladies’ department. Talk about getting frustrated at an early age. Hay.
Anyway, back to the present, I have so many shoesies that I don’t even get to wear, but I want more… and by that, I have to say, I am addicted. I have asked my sister to go buy me tons and tons of shoes. Nope, Im not really after the brand cuz even if I tend to suffer impulsive shopping frenzy I still think about the quantity of shoes I could purchase. I mean my most expensive shoes would still be the graduation shoes I got for 4k and that was back in 97… Now I don’t remember buying anything more than 1.5 these days with the exception of rubber shoesies which I really get at 20-30% off thanks to a friend who has connection with my brand of choice, Adidas. Hehehehe…
Oh, I think I failed to mention that aside from being big, I think my feet are ugly. It’s because it’s big not that it’s thickly covered with veins and all. Just that they’re not as pretty as I would like them to be. Lately, I stopped wearing closed shoes. Because they tend to darken my feet right at the corners.
I cant wait for the weekend. I wanna have something done on my feet. Some pampering perhaps. Prolly have them painted which I never usually do. I dunno. Hay… anything to get my mind off on that bad day I had last Monday.
Anyway, back to the present, I have so many shoesies that I don’t even get to wear, but I want more… and by that, I have to say, I am addicted. I have asked my sister to go buy me tons and tons of shoes. Nope, Im not really after the brand cuz even if I tend to suffer impulsive shopping frenzy I still think about the quantity of shoes I could purchase. I mean my most expensive shoes would still be the graduation shoes I got for 4k and that was back in 97… Now I don’t remember buying anything more than 1.5 these days with the exception of rubber shoesies which I really get at 20-30% off thanks to a friend who has connection with my brand of choice, Adidas. Hehehehe…
Oh, I think I failed to mention that aside from being big, I think my feet are ugly. It’s because it’s big not that it’s thickly covered with veins and all. Just that they’re not as pretty as I would like them to be. Lately, I stopped wearing closed shoes. Because they tend to darken my feet right at the corners.
I cant wait for the weekend. I wanna have something done on my feet. Some pampering perhaps. Prolly have them painted which I never usually do. I dunno. Hay… anything to get my mind off on that bad day I had last Monday.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
shiny happy people...
I took a cab with two complete strangers. They were two nice women I caught up with when I was about to board the fx bound for Ortigas. Apparently, they too were rushing but were on a budget. Despite all the anger in my heart from what transpired yesterday, I managed to dig up some trust for this two nameless people.
Anyway, about late morning when I dashed to the atm to get some cash, guess what happened to me? This is not the first time mind you. I made a similar booboo some months ago in another branch only that time I was able to put it back since I was in the bank. But today was different, a cab was waiting for me and I don’t hell know how to deposit via the machine. Eeek. Just don’t trust them machines. Hehehehe… I already screwed up with the keys on the atm machine withdrawing, what more with depositing. *scared* So there, I had about 10 grand in tow when I left the building. Hay. Oh, but it’s alright, I’ll be going to the bank this Thursday to deposit the checks for the month.
I’m still thinking if I should ever blog about Monday. Just to vent it out. Oh I dunno. Such weird feeling. If I ever should mention anything about that fateful day, it would be about my new purchases. I got me a couple of denim jackets. These are the jackets I’ve been dying to acquire. The timing was definitely perfect. It’s not often that I’d have the money when I see something I like. Since last week, I’ve been seriously indulging in retail therapy. I dunno. But I made purchases left and right. Mostly shoesies and flipflops.
Can’t wait for the weekend again. Che and Alma and myself are to go to this makeup tutorial. Hopefully this will help me clear up some of the negativity in my system. Here’s to me and this wonderful day!!!
Anyway, about late morning when I dashed to the atm to get some cash, guess what happened to me? This is not the first time mind you. I made a similar booboo some months ago in another branch only that time I was able to put it back since I was in the bank. But today was different, a cab was waiting for me and I don’t hell know how to deposit via the machine. Eeek. Just don’t trust them machines. Hehehehe… I already screwed up with the keys on the atm machine withdrawing, what more with depositing. *scared* So there, I had about 10 grand in tow when I left the building. Hay. Oh, but it’s alright, I’ll be going to the bank this Thursday to deposit the checks for the month.
I’m still thinking if I should ever blog about Monday. Just to vent it out. Oh I dunno. Such weird feeling. If I ever should mention anything about that fateful day, it would be about my new purchases. I got me a couple of denim jackets. These are the jackets I’ve been dying to acquire. The timing was definitely perfect. It’s not often that I’d have the money when I see something I like. Since last week, I’ve been seriously indulging in retail therapy. I dunno. But I made purchases left and right. Mostly shoesies and flipflops.
Can’t wait for the weekend again. Che and Alma and myself are to go to this makeup tutorial. Hopefully this will help me clear up some of the negativity in my system. Here’s to me and this wonderful day!!!
Monday, June 12, 2006
swallowing and wallowing with the bitter truth...
There's just too many things in my head right now... I even found myself gasping for breath and tryna keep calm. I wanted to say something. But I know I shouldn't. But when I think about it even more, I should've spoken a long time ago. I dunno what's wrong. I dunno if I've done people wrong, if my family has done people wrong to even deserve this sort of situation. It was suspension of disbelief. I was on the brink of breaking down and just exploding like a hot mass ... Geez.
At least I got to let it out on driving today. I think I shall be ready by say, next month??? Hopefully, I've mustered enough strength by then to just like Taytay would sing: Taking it to the streets!!!
Oh man oh man... I still need to work on overcoming my fears. I know I should take control because the truth is, I'm in control. Like I always am.
I'm tryna fix my life and then this... if I just let it go, this is like witnessing a murder and keeping mum about it. It's not what I stand for. I know I should do something. Anyway, I sought the help of my sib. Let's just hope and pray she'd know what to do. Else, I have to take matters into thy hands *gulp*
At least I got to let it out on driving today. I think I shall be ready by say, next month??? Hopefully, I've mustered enough strength by then to just like Taytay would sing: Taking it to the streets!!!
Oh man oh man... I still need to work on overcoming my fears. I know I should take control because the truth is, I'm in control. Like I always am.
I'm tryna fix my life and then this... if I just let it go, this is like witnessing a murder and keeping mum about it. It's not what I stand for. I know I should do something. Anyway, I sought the help of my sib. Let's just hope and pray she'd know what to do. Else, I have to take matters into thy hands *gulp*
singing in the rain...
I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house
That don't bother me
I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out
I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while
Even though going on with you gone still upsets me
There are days every now and again I pretend I'm ok
But that's not what gets me
What hurts the most
Was being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was tryin' to do
It's hard to deal with the pain of losing you everywhere I go
But I'm doin' It
It's hard to force that smile when I see our old friends and I'm alone
Still Harder
Getting up, getting dressed, livin' with this regret
But I know if I could do it over
I would trade give away all the words that I saved in my heart
That I left unspoken
What hurts the most
Is being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was trying to do
What hurts the most
Is being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is what I was trying to do
Not seeing that loving you
That's what I was trying to do
Ooohhh....
--- what hurts the most, rascal flatts
definitely my new emo song!!!
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Sunday, June 04, 2006
speed the second time around...
Wow, I'm just about excited to see this one... "How do you hold on to someone you haven't even met?"...
Piercing. Aching. Geez.
Friday, June 02, 2006
basking in the afterglow (of American Idol)
Well what do you know our Southern Boy won and guess who’s really happy with the results??? Me me me… Hehehe…I shoulda made a bet- but nah, I don’t engage in things like those. Anyway, I’m just thrilled about this year’s competition however Season 4 will forever be in the books as the best! I was so hoping that Bo would grace the finale so he and Tay-tay can do another mean Alabama anthem…hehehe!!!
Props to Katharine-- at some point, I liked her. I mean she could sing not to mention that she’s gorgeous. If I’d really wanna look good, I wanna look just like her with or without the wardrobe malfunction. I like her locks, I like her height, her butt— but nope, I’m nowhere near turning into a lesbo…
This year’s finale by far outshined the other seasons. What with the presence of yet another American idol, Prince. I loved it more though when Taylor and Katharine sang one of my all time favorite duets—from Dirty Dancing: “I’ve Had the Time of My Life”. Although I was more hoping last year that Bo and Carrie would sing that one, I was just as thrilled to listen to Kaylor and see them having fun with the song. See, those AI folks better take suggestions from me from now on…hehehehe…
Overall, I had a fantastic time this season. The finale show more than made up for my share of upsets and disappointments.
Here’s hoping for a bigger and better season next year.
And still I go: GO GO Soul Patrol!!!
By the way, here’s congratulating Mr. Hicks. Mr. Clive Davis just signed him up for a promising album.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Another American Idolatry...
If you backtrack a bit on my posts, about a year ago, around this month, I was praying for a Bo Bice victory in the AI Finale. Twas quite disappointing but I’ve accepted that Carrie was just as deserving. This year, it’s definitely a different story with Tay and Kat… a season that’s been full of so much disappointments and overrated performances. Whatever happened to the show we the loyal viewers always asked… I’ve been actively participating in a forum. I tried to stay away from pinoyexchange though. Folks there lack the humor. I just am not in my fighting form. It’s a lot more sedated over at girltalk. People there think they know their stuff and so do I…haha…No but seriously, most to the posters from gt are first time idol viewers. How could I possibly tell? Well, they don’t even remember how twas in the fourth season. When you just sit there watch and see who’d wow you…I mean, you’re always in for a surprise since everyone is equally talented and equally dedicated to win…well at least for the guys…okey, okey—it seems I’m being partial to bo and company but really, I’m sure you’ll agree with me that they were more talented last year than this season. I don’t remember contestants so obviously forgetting lyrics and off key..perhaps pitchy but not totally out of key… I believe there’s a big of a difference…
As of writing I’m eagerly anticipating the performances. Buzz about Carrie and a Clay participation, including a Dione- Burt set would get anyone excited…right??? Right…
Here’s hoping that our boy Taylor can really show what he’s made of…go Alabama boy!!!
Monday, May 22, 2006
it's the p word...
Procrastination is a disease I have acquired since time immemorial… Gawd!!! Too many backlogs, I dread. It’s as if I’m really enjoying all these delaying tactics I have mastered over the years.
My backlogs: --my internship requirements
--two books due…
-- MY THESIS…
-- my braces
-- my driving project
Wahhhhhhhhh… somebody please…kick me around…as if the pressure isn’t enough…please, oh please…
The coming month is pretty crucial. Summer’s officially over and it should be my last semester in school. I cannot afford to spend another year. I have given myself enough time to take it easy and just cruise…but nooooooooo… I needa go go go go!!!
And then after all these, I shall reward myself with a trip to the US… yes, I think I’ve saved enough and besides, daddy’s a willing victim. Bwahahahahah..=0)
My backlogs: --my internship requirements
--two books due…
-- MY THESIS…
-- my braces
-- my driving project
Wahhhhhhhhh… somebody please…kick me around…as if the pressure isn’t enough…please, oh please…
The coming month is pretty crucial. Summer’s officially over and it should be my last semester in school. I cannot afford to spend another year. I have given myself enough time to take it easy and just cruise…but nooooooooo… I needa go go go go!!!
And then after all these, I shall reward myself with a trip to the US… yes, I think I’ve saved enough and besides, daddy’s a willing victim. Bwahahahahah..=0)
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Of cruising and chocnut martinis...
If I were prolly filthy rich, I would be cruising every weekend with my friends. And when I say cruising, I’m referring to the literal meaning… Twasn’t that pretty from the outside, but wait til dear ole Tennessee Walker starts sailing away…You’ll wish you had worn a sailor’s hat with matching sailor shirt and sailor skirt..hahahaha… Seriously, my office has outdone itself in presenting this single mingle thingie along the bay. I wouldn’t say much on the people that participated. Hmmmmh, let’s just say, they aren’t plu (people like us, new term I learnt from Karen aka dj Sexy Terry , hahaha). Anyway, as I was saying, the event was surprisingly enjoyable. Hehehe…but I suppose, the presence of friends made all the difference. I was in the company of a friend from gradeschool, Tala plus Dindi, Karen and Robyn. As expected, we had a blast. The food was great. The wine was perfect. And the company was absolutely fabulous. When you put together several talkative girls—expect unending retorts on virtually anything under the sun. It was a girls’ night out indeed. But there were times when my boss MJ sits with us to strike up a conversation. As if he could handle what we’re mouthing at that time..well, let’s just say that the “birds and the bees” were basically the hot topic for the night … At least, the cruise set a good venue for us to get together. It’s not often that we get to be carefree and easy what with our crazy skeds… I hope this is a start of a new adventure for this bunch of girls… speaking of which, we have set our hearts in getting together for a water spa experience next weekend..next stop- Ace Water Spa…hehehehehe…but going back to Saturday, as soon as the ferry docked we were off to sit down and have some drinks for the road…destination? Makati…we were supposed to check out Mezze but we realized that twas too early for anything so we just decided to just do what we love to do….talkkkkkk. And talk was all we did from the moment we got to M Café til they closed shop on us.I enjoyed my choco drink...some had bailey's coffee and a chocnut martini...from Robyn's review,when my system would allow, I'd indulge myself in some of those... Hehehe. Time to head home at around 130am.. I got home at around 2am and prayed I’d be able to wake up at around 5ish to make it to my 6am shift at Dream. Call it crazy but I really had a fab Saturday. I’m so set for next Saturday…wohoooo!!!
Friday, February 17, 2006
thought babbles...
- I’ve been seriously thinking of getting a Brazilian…I’m thinking of doing it myself though. I still don’t have the guts to have someone pull off the life of me down there…hehehehe…
- I miss my Ayee already. Good thing, my dad still gets to clean him. Speaking of my dad, he’s got them shingles and so I have been officially sleeping elsewhere for a week and a day now. My left hand though always aches in the morning. My suspicion is I tend to sleep on it. Imagine all the weight on one poor hand.
- I better start driving Ayee already. I’ve been spending waaaay too much on cab fare. So what’s keeping me from driving? It’s just me..out of convenience. I’m lazy to drive. I wanna sleep while in transit. If I’d be driving already, I won’t be able to sleep nor sight-see…hehehehehe…
- I was supposed to fix my passport already, but then my dad got sick so all plans whatsoever just went kaput… I still have tons of backlog… Once I get my passport, I’m off to HK and if my dad would remain true to his word, I could go visit my sister in New York and my brother in Canada. Hmmmmh…
- I’m currently craving for chocolate. The dark bitter ones. Hmmmmh..
Friday, February 10, 2006
the ire of it all...
Just when you think you're doing your best for the job, in comes some real deep-thinking person you admire so much that even if he screws up your life, you still give him the respect he doesnt deserve.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Soundcheck...
Enough is enough
No more walkin' round wit my head down
Im so over being blue
Crying over you
And im so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done wit wishing you were still here
Said Im so sick of love songs
So sad and slow
So why can’t I turn off the radio?
~So Sick by Neyo
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My current emo song…hehehehe.. I can't turn the radio off though..else, i'd lose my job!!! make that jobS!!!
No more walkin' round wit my head down
Im so over being blue
Crying over you
And im so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done wit wishing you were still here
Said Im so sick of love songs
So sad and slow
So why can’t I turn off the radio?
~So Sick by Neyo
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My current emo song…hehehehe.. I can't turn the radio off though..else, i'd lose my job!!! make that jobS!!!
Friday, January 27, 2006
Random Reactions...
Strange reaction…
I just got word of who my adviser will be…(drum roll please!) …it’s, it’s Dra. Camaraaaaaa…. Oh, I feel so gifted now! Hehehehe..well she just happens to the be the Directress of this association for the gifted...a consultant for that Promil campaign. So now, you know why… best of luck to me…and my friend too.. We’re both attempting to create something worth everybody’s while. I hope!!!
As of writing Im browsing through four books here and I am starting to dread the thought…uh-oh!!!
It’s a Friday and I usually get to reminisce on this day more than any other day of the week. Thanks to Friday Magic Madness…the show which brings back a whole lotta memories with the music..it simply takes you back in time.
Joey the morning jock said something ‘bout his favorite 80s flick being an inspiration. Now I can talk about a lot of favorites from that decade but dang, it was this Italian- American dude which really got me to write a manuscript for a possible movie starring, me ofcourse and him…hahahaha…Hey, I was only 10 years old and just starting to appreciate the typewriter.
So Joey was talking about Karate Kid Part 2 being his personal favorite which inspired him to take up karate lessons…and here I am thinking about Ralph George Macchio. I just checked his age, he’s already 44. It’s only now that I realized that he was already in his 20s when he played a teenager’s role. How cool is that… His career’s still moving. He’s pursuing Broadway in the last coupla years and he’s been part of a couple of indie films.
The year was 1986 when part 2 came out, and I could still remember watching on the first day. But, lo and behold the line was really long. I remember being with Ate Cha and Beth. And I almost cried in frustration because my sister didn’t want to stand in line. Ofcourse I was ready to do anything for Ralph. Sis tried to appease me by buying me a cassette copy of the soundtrack. CDs were only for the filthy rich at that time. Anyhow, the tape came with a postcard of no less than, yeah, Daniel LaRusso…naks!!! Naturally, that made me happy so I agreed to go home already so I could listna tape. But when we got home, listening to the tape made me even giddier to go back to the cinema and queue up even by my lonesome… But just before the day ended, hehehe, I got what I wanted. Last full show…hehehehe…that’s how bratty I could get at 10 years old…
Anyway just sharing his updated pic…hard to believe he’s almost 50…
but, ummmh..he’s looking good actually at least not as lanky as before.
Oh well.. all the crazy things one can do… for the GLORY OF LOVE… so much pun intended!!! Bwehehehehe…
I just got word of who my adviser will be…(drum roll please!) …it’s, it’s Dra. Camaraaaaaa…. Oh, I feel so gifted now! Hehehehe..well she just happens to the be the Directress of this association for the gifted...a consultant for that Promil campaign. So now, you know why… best of luck to me…and my friend too.. We’re both attempting to create something worth everybody’s while. I hope!!!
As of writing Im browsing through four books here and I am starting to dread the thought…uh-oh!!!
It’s a Friday and I usually get to reminisce on this day more than any other day of the week. Thanks to Friday Magic Madness…the show which brings back a whole lotta memories with the music..it simply takes you back in time.
Joey the morning jock said something ‘bout his favorite 80s flick being an inspiration. Now I can talk about a lot of favorites from that decade but dang, it was this Italian- American dude which really got me to write a manuscript for a possible movie starring, me ofcourse and him…hahahaha…Hey, I was only 10 years old and just starting to appreciate the typewriter.
So Joey was talking about Karate Kid Part 2 being his personal favorite which inspired him to take up karate lessons…and here I am thinking about Ralph George Macchio. I just checked his age, he’s already 44. It’s only now that I realized that he was already in his 20s when he played a teenager’s role. How cool is that… His career’s still moving. He’s pursuing Broadway in the last coupla years and he’s been part of a couple of indie films.
The year was 1986 when part 2 came out, and I could still remember watching on the first day. But, lo and behold the line was really long. I remember being with Ate Cha and Beth. And I almost cried in frustration because my sister didn’t want to stand in line. Ofcourse I was ready to do anything for Ralph. Sis tried to appease me by buying me a cassette copy of the soundtrack. CDs were only for the filthy rich at that time. Anyhow, the tape came with a postcard of no less than, yeah, Daniel LaRusso…naks!!! Naturally, that made me happy so I agreed to go home already so I could listna tape. But when we got home, listening to the tape made me even giddier to go back to the cinema and queue up even by my lonesome… But just before the day ended, hehehe, I got what I wanted. Last full show…hehehehe…that’s how bratty I could get at 10 years old…
Anyway just sharing his updated pic…hard to believe he’s almost 50…
but, ummmh..he’s looking good actually at least not as lanky as before.
Oh well.. all the crazy things one can do… for the GLORY OF LOVE… so much pun intended!!! Bwehehehehe…
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Speaking Tongues...
Can’t quite put a finger on it. But I’ve been having this nagging feeling that I should be doing something. And see that’s the problem I don’t even know where I should start, and what should I really be doing now. I can think of about a hundred things to change and improve on, but I dunno.
I admit, I have lost the drive. The umph. That so called motivation. That moving force. Forzaaaa!!! Shhhhh! But I have been taking my jobs for granted. Been laxing around. I dunno. I feel I’m only working at a measly 65%.
Well, anyway…backtracking on the December that was:
OH BROTHER
My sister was home for the holidays. She got here on 16th. I finally met my bro-in-law. He’s Jewish by the way, and he has completely transformed my career-driven sister to a submissive wife. Bleh! But still he makes for a really nice Kuya, mind you. He instantly warmed up to all of us, although we’re kinna weirded out by the occasional fasting and this didn’t just involve food. We’re also talking about skipping the time for socializing. Like closing to the world of sorts. Something admirable especially in a world full of distractions and earthly endeavors, you know what I mean. Anyway, another admirable trait of Kuya Henry is that he’s pretty generous. Yup, he was the one who got and picked up our pasalubongs. I got a SAKS leather demi backpack and cute Tommy Hilfiger hand bag. And then I got my eye on my sister’s Bare Minerals makeup line…gad, the best makeup I’d ever seen. Ofcourse it’s not available here. My sis was about to give it to me when Kuya Henry said they should buy me my own set suited for my skin tone. My sister’s kinna peachy and so I’d be needing something lighter. Oooh…and by the way, my sister’s into that PROACTIV skincare solutions, and to my surprise, it’s actually working. I thought that was all a hoax. Well prolly they’re selling fakes here in the Philippines. But, yeah, it’s working pretty good on my sister. She looked really good and flawless. She actually looked about 5-8 years younger. Dang!!! They got to spend Christmas day with the rest of the brood. They came to the house and tinkered with the newly bought HP. Kuya Henry wanted to teach dadi and mami how to use the internet for their real estate dealings. But you know, nothing beats face to face interpersonal discourse when purchasing lots and all... and for years on end, it’s been working well for my folks. Oh but I’m digressing. Back to my ate and kuya, so well, Kuya Henry’s pretty game. He sings well, and to our surprise my Ate now sings, and she digs broadway musicales too…whoaaaaa! When my ate attended their school reunion hosted by our eldest kuya, they got so aliw with the Wow Magic Sing. Naks!!!They plan to get one soon... well Kuya’s not so hard to please. Little things could already make him smile. Like the pineapples in Tagaytay. Yey, them pineapples again. He’s pretty excited to build a house in my dad’s newly acquired lot in Silang, Cavite. Lotsa pineapples I hear. hehehehe… and we’re right at the back of Ponderosa. So should I decide to quit all these things in the city, I could just go up there and sell pineapples by the roadside. Plant some vegetables and be a vegan or something. That’d be nice. So again, going back to doctor sister, we are now pretty convinced that she’s happy with her new life. That’s quite good. They want to bring all of us to the States. They have two houses there. Either we stay in New York or Florida. Oh well, there’s just no place like home, if you ask me.
HURRAH FOR THE SEASON
We usually spend it a few days before Christmas. But this year, with all our crazy schedules, we didn’t have a choice but to spend it on a dead weekday after Christmas since the big C came in on a weekend. Well we just decided to do at our friend’s place. While I was still scrounging for the exchange gift my baby asked for, they already prepared the pesto and the salad and the wine, the homemade brownies, even the much talked about chicken galantina from Dulcinea. (Much talked about cuz it costs 700 a kilo). We’ve been doing this since we were in college. And each year, I would say just gets better. I still have yet to realize my wish for us to spend a Christmas get-together with a socio-civic relevance.
Anyway, gift giving time, who gets what : Alma got what she wished for and even more, as Mommy Che gave her the white bag she wanted including the Secosana bag that she was tryna avoid.hehehe…Then Ces handed Che the translucent powder she asked for while Alma gave me the Dupe flips I was wishing for. The bed sheet cum pillowcases went to Ces as she wished, thought I wouldn’t be able to find one. Who woulda think that we’re actually in our late 20s??? Pics to prove…
DREAMING OF A PARTEEEEEEEH!
It almost didn’t happen. But tis the season to be happy and so why not? It was also a chance to see old faces from Kool to Dream... catch up with the kwentos and all --over sumptuous food we brought to the table...take pictures as ever… and simply have a fantastic time…weeeeeeeeh!
BANG BANG BABY..
I spent 3 grand on fireworks….well worth every cent. Twas oh so beautiful!!! And take note, I was the one who lit most of the pyros… thanks to the katol technique I saw from one of the tambays in our neighborhood. Hehehehehe!Astig!!!
IF THE SHOE FITS…
Kuya Henry and Ate Cha’s gift was a pair of shoes from Naturalizer. I so adore them. I insisted that they actually fit eventhough they were a size 9…well my right foot slid in perfectly and that’s what I was tryna show everyone…until I tried fitting the left pair. Oh gadddddd… twas killing me. Anyway, my sister gave me the receipt, and so I was able to have them exchanged for a size 10… but twasn’t that easy you see. I had to call in and ask if they could locate me the pair in that size. They did…in Alabang!!! I thought I was supposed to go all the way to Alabang Town Center. Thank god…I just had to wait for a few more days and I can pick it up at Megamall. I have yet to use them though. It’s the rainy season, and I’d be doing a lot of walking. Not such a good idea. Unless they’re sneakers, it’s not everyday that I’d get shoes that cost a couple of grand. Me the cheapskate that I am. Me the bargain hunter that I am. Me the one with the hard to find size. Sigh.
LEAFING THROUGH A JOURNAL
I was never a coffee junkie. Not even if I tried to. But I’d been eyeing on that Starbucks planner since a friend brought it up. I’d seen the one that came out last year, and I kinna liked it. And so, I looked forward to the 2006 edition. I tried asking the biggest coffee addict that I know that wouldn’t be interested in keeping such a girly stuff. No matter how I tried begging him, pressuring him and all, he just wouldn’t give in. He said he’s gonna give me gc’s instead to spend for the coffee. How sweet it is, right??? Dang…sigh! Anyway, I got me a simple pda from Kuya Henry and Ate Cha for my birthday… that’ll try to make it up for the planner.
I admit, I have lost the drive. The umph. That so called motivation. That moving force. Forzaaaa!!! Shhhhh! But I have been taking my jobs for granted. Been laxing around. I dunno. I feel I’m only working at a measly 65%.
Well, anyway…backtracking on the December that was:
OH BROTHER
My sister was home for the holidays. She got here on 16th. I finally met my bro-in-law. He’s Jewish by the way, and he has completely transformed my career-driven sister to a submissive wife. Bleh! But still he makes for a really nice Kuya, mind you. He instantly warmed up to all of us, although we’re kinna weirded out by the occasional fasting and this didn’t just involve food. We’re also talking about skipping the time for socializing. Like closing to the world of sorts. Something admirable especially in a world full of distractions and earthly endeavors, you know what I mean. Anyway, another admirable trait of Kuya Henry is that he’s pretty generous. Yup, he was the one who got and picked up our pasalubongs. I got a SAKS leather demi backpack and cute Tommy Hilfiger hand bag. And then I got my eye on my sister’s Bare Minerals makeup line…gad, the best makeup I’d ever seen. Ofcourse it’s not available here. My sis was about to give it to me when Kuya Henry said they should buy me my own set suited for my skin tone. My sister’s kinna peachy and so I’d be needing something lighter. Oooh…and by the way, my sister’s into that PROACTIV skincare solutions, and to my surprise, it’s actually working. I thought that was all a hoax. Well prolly they’re selling fakes here in the Philippines. But, yeah, it’s working pretty good on my sister. She looked really good and flawless. She actually looked about 5-8 years younger. Dang!!! They got to spend Christmas day with the rest of the brood. They came to the house and tinkered with the newly bought HP. Kuya Henry wanted to teach dadi and mami how to use the internet for their real estate dealings. But you know, nothing beats face to face interpersonal discourse when purchasing lots and all... and for years on end, it’s been working well for my folks. Oh but I’m digressing. Back to my ate and kuya, so well, Kuya Henry’s pretty game. He sings well, and to our surprise my Ate now sings, and she digs broadway musicales too…whoaaaaa! When my ate attended their school reunion hosted by our eldest kuya, they got so aliw with the Wow Magic Sing. Naks!!!They plan to get one soon... well Kuya’s not so hard to please. Little things could already make him smile. Like the pineapples in Tagaytay. Yey, them pineapples again. He’s pretty excited to build a house in my dad’s newly acquired lot in Silang, Cavite. Lotsa pineapples I hear. hehehehe… and we’re right at the back of Ponderosa. So should I decide to quit all these things in the city, I could just go up there and sell pineapples by the roadside. Plant some vegetables and be a vegan or something. That’d be nice. So again, going back to doctor sister, we are now pretty convinced that she’s happy with her new life. That’s quite good. They want to bring all of us to the States. They have two houses there. Either we stay in New York or Florida. Oh well, there’s just no place like home, if you ask me.
HURRAH FOR THE SEASON
We usually spend it a few days before Christmas. But this year, with all our crazy schedules, we didn’t have a choice but to spend it on a dead weekday after Christmas since the big C came in on a weekend. Well we just decided to do at our friend’s place. While I was still scrounging for the exchange gift my baby asked for, they already prepared the pesto and the salad and the wine, the homemade brownies, even the much talked about chicken galantina from Dulcinea. (Much talked about cuz it costs 700 a kilo). We’ve been doing this since we were in college. And each year, I would say just gets better. I still have yet to realize my wish for us to spend a Christmas get-together with a socio-civic relevance.
Anyway, gift giving time, who gets what : Alma got what she wished for and even more, as Mommy Che gave her the white bag she wanted including the Secosana bag that she was tryna avoid.hehehe…Then Ces handed Che the translucent powder she asked for while Alma gave me the Dupe flips I was wishing for. The bed sheet cum pillowcases went to Ces as she wished, thought I wouldn’t be able to find one. Who woulda think that we’re actually in our late 20s??? Pics to prove…
DREAMING OF A PARTEEEEEEEH!
It almost didn’t happen. But tis the season to be happy and so why not? It was also a chance to see old faces from Kool to Dream... catch up with the kwentos and all --over sumptuous food we brought to the table...take pictures as ever… and simply have a fantastic time…weeeeeeeeh!
BANG BANG BABY..
I spent 3 grand on fireworks….well worth every cent. Twas oh so beautiful!!! And take note, I was the one who lit most of the pyros… thanks to the katol technique I saw from one of the tambays in our neighborhood. Hehehehehe!Astig!!!
IF THE SHOE FITS…
Kuya Henry and Ate Cha’s gift was a pair of shoes from Naturalizer. I so adore them. I insisted that they actually fit eventhough they were a size 9…well my right foot slid in perfectly and that’s what I was tryna show everyone…until I tried fitting the left pair. Oh gadddddd… twas killing me. Anyway, my sister gave me the receipt, and so I was able to have them exchanged for a size 10… but twasn’t that easy you see. I had to call in and ask if they could locate me the pair in that size. They did…in Alabang!!! I thought I was supposed to go all the way to Alabang Town Center. Thank god…I just had to wait for a few more days and I can pick it up at Megamall. I have yet to use them though. It’s the rainy season, and I’d be doing a lot of walking. Not such a good idea. Unless they’re sneakers, it’s not everyday that I’d get shoes that cost a couple of grand. Me the cheapskate that I am. Me the bargain hunter that I am. Me the one with the hard to find size. Sigh.
LEAFING THROUGH A JOURNAL
I was never a coffee junkie. Not even if I tried to. But I’d been eyeing on that Starbucks planner since a friend brought it up. I’d seen the one that came out last year, and I kinna liked it. And so, I looked forward to the 2006 edition. I tried asking the biggest coffee addict that I know that wouldn’t be interested in keeping such a girly stuff. No matter how I tried begging him, pressuring him and all, he just wouldn’t give in. He said he’s gonna give me gc’s instead to spend for the coffee. How sweet it is, right??? Dang…sigh! Anyway, I got me a simple pda from Kuya Henry and Ate Cha for my birthday… that’ll try to make it up for the planner.
Friday, December 30, 2005
aint it just the most wonderful time...
I’ve been uber blessed with so many things this Christmas season. To think I haven’t been able to really prepare much. I used to make it a point to give a really well-thought-of gift to my really close friends. But I dunno, I just didn’t feel that Christmassy until the day itself.
Anyway, here’s sharing what I got this year. The bags, the slippers, the pc…
I’m eyeing on two new shirts. For myself of course. I am so addicted to Topshop. I’ve been burning munny on simple shirts from that shop, argh.
Anyway, here’s sharing what I got this year. The bags, the slippers, the pc…
I’m eyeing on two new shirts. For myself of course. I am so addicted to Topshop. I’ve been burning munny on simple shirts from that shop, argh.
Monday, December 12, 2005
when it rains pineapples...
It was Drew Barrymore’s Lucy in 50 First Dates which got us driving all the way up to Tagaytay one wet December weekend. Hehehehe…inspired by her statement that they pick pineapples on birthdays: “it’s a tradition!”. And so my bestfriend Rachelle drove us to the hills and the traffic just to have late birthday lunch over at RSM and hopefully go picking some of them pineapples later. However, the weather wasn’t too cooperative. It was drizzling on our way up and then it just started to pour buckets and buckets soon after. We got to RSM in one piece though. The food was excellent or perhaps we were just sooo hungry at 5pm…either way, we enjoyed the food. Loved the kare-kare and the dessert.
After late lunch cum early dinner, we had to rush back to Manila so that Cecille can make it to her brother’s thanksgiving dinner in QC… We also checked out the pineapples…no pineapple pickings though..just those being sold along the roadside. Rachelle also bought nice flowers.. We got a good deal on this really nice yellow and pink mums ... We also got us some mushroom burger for baon in case we still get hungry going home. But alas, the way home proved to be problematic we were stuck in traffic for what- 45 minutes just a few meters from the town proper. I had to call trapik.com to confirm the situation and lo and behold, traffic was backed up from Carmona to Bicutan and so it would be impossible for us to make it to QC that evening. Apparently, it was raining real hard over in Metro Manila too. Our designated driver cum birthday celebrator Rachelle was already getting tired of driving all day we could see how she’s so sleepy and all. So we decided that we either rest or spend the night in Tagaytay… so we drove back up and got us one of those transient places… we stumbled upon a certain 5R house by the roadside. We got us a pretty nifty room. The bed was huge and it even had pull-out. For 1200php twas a great bargain. We were to leave at around 5am so I could make it back to my boardwork at 9am. Twas quite fun cuz we never really planned anything like staying in that place. We couldn’t change clothes. We didn’t have stuff with us also so we had to sleep in our clothes. We wanted to watch Pinoy Big Brother too just for the hell of it…that night being the so called Big Night. oh well, I just slept through the damn thing hehehehe…I couldn’t even make any more conversations. So tired because I started my day pretty early that Saturday. Well at any given day for that matter..hehehehe.
Anyway, we were talking about Emily Rose, the exorcism on our way back that evening, so in the morning driving back home, we were tryna scare ourselves as fog was really thick and twas still pitch black dark with only the reflectors guiding us . Twas a great trip cuz we managed to get back to Manila in an hour and a half. Fogs withstanding….hehehehe… twas fun..truly memorable. Gad we’re no longer kids. Man, the girls are already engaging in long driving.
I’m going back to the gym by tomorrow, I promise. I’m still recuperating from last week’s setbacks. Geez. I hope to fully recover this week as this is the last weekend before Christmas. My sister is coming home this Friday and I expect to be loaded by the weekend..hehehehehe…w800i…come to hotmamma!!! Hahahaha…
I’ve yet to get back on my paperworks. I am seriously needing to finish stuff, like the IEPs and the evaluations and the journal and stuff…things needa be signed and all. Anyway, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I wont get sick anymore so that I could finish everything before the week ends.
Oh, I’m gonna be pineapple picking myself soon. Interesting! I didn’t know that my folks had our place in Silang planted with pineapples!!! Hopefully for my birthday, I could bring my friends up there..
Oh them pineapples!!! Yum-yum-yum!
After late lunch cum early dinner, we had to rush back to Manila so that Cecille can make it to her brother’s thanksgiving dinner in QC… We also checked out the pineapples…no pineapple pickings though..just those being sold along the roadside. Rachelle also bought nice flowers.. We got a good deal on this really nice yellow and pink mums ... We also got us some mushroom burger for baon in case we still get hungry going home. But alas, the way home proved to be problematic we were stuck in traffic for what- 45 minutes just a few meters from the town proper. I had to call trapik.com to confirm the situation and lo and behold, traffic was backed up from Carmona to Bicutan and so it would be impossible for us to make it to QC that evening. Apparently, it was raining real hard over in Metro Manila too. Our designated driver cum birthday celebrator Rachelle was already getting tired of driving all day we could see how she’s so sleepy and all. So we decided that we either rest or spend the night in Tagaytay… so we drove back up and got us one of those transient places… we stumbled upon a certain 5R house by the roadside. We got us a pretty nifty room. The bed was huge and it even had pull-out. For 1200php twas a great bargain. We were to leave at around 5am so I could make it back to my boardwork at 9am. Twas quite fun cuz we never really planned anything like staying in that place. We couldn’t change clothes. We didn’t have stuff with us also so we had to sleep in our clothes. We wanted to watch Pinoy Big Brother too just for the hell of it…that night being the so called Big Night. oh well, I just slept through the damn thing hehehehe…I couldn’t even make any more conversations. So tired because I started my day pretty early that Saturday. Well at any given day for that matter..hehehehe.
Anyway, we were talking about Emily Rose, the exorcism on our way back that evening, so in the morning driving back home, we were tryna scare ourselves as fog was really thick and twas still pitch black dark with only the reflectors guiding us . Twas a great trip cuz we managed to get back to Manila in an hour and a half. Fogs withstanding….hehehehe… twas fun..truly memorable. Gad we’re no longer kids. Man, the girls are already engaging in long driving.
I’m going back to the gym by tomorrow, I promise. I’m still recuperating from last week’s setbacks. Geez. I hope to fully recover this week as this is the last weekend before Christmas. My sister is coming home this Friday and I expect to be loaded by the weekend..hehehehehe…w800i…come to hotmamma!!! Hahahaha…
I’ve yet to get back on my paperworks. I am seriously needing to finish stuff, like the IEPs and the evaluations and the journal and stuff…things needa be signed and all. Anyway, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I wont get sick anymore so that I could finish everything before the week ends.
Oh, I’m gonna be pineapple picking myself soon. Interesting! I didn’t know that my folks had our place in Silang planted with pineapples!!! Hopefully for my birthday, I could bring my friends up there..
Oh them pineapples!!! Yum-yum-yum!
Thursday, December 08, 2005
today could have been the greatest if only...
It was “the” day today. Earlier today, I was subjected to a critical evaluation by my prof in practicum. If you’re to ask me how I did? I think I did pretty okey. But the kids were pretty terrible. I mean, they were’nt too cooperative earlier. They were so amazed by my professor’s videocam. Mam Bustos was cool about it though..Said twas understandable... Josh and Jp were particularly obnoxious and grrrrrrrr. But no sweat, they are my kids after all. Oh well, if I was gonna get a bad grade, then so be it. I’m not gonna push it.
I have been out of dream for the past coupla days. I didn’t show up cuz a chunk of my allergens could be found on that uber shite construction floor. Aside from the fact that it already caused me a few days off my work calendar, I’ve been spending so much on the expensive drugs to keep me well. Sheesh. It’s so hard when sickness hits you especially if it directly affects your source of income- my voice! Dang!
When I had to go home for the afternoon, I was especially sad to find out that our dear Buttercup was feeling really weak all of a sudden. Before the day ended, he bid adieu like Akrho. I dunno what’s wrong and I could only get sadder. I caught my niece crying in the corner. We basically took care of Cupcup as we would like to call him. He was this sweet, really playful mixed breed Labrador retriever looking pup. He was part of Tuni’s first batch of litter. They were three then …Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup…yup, after the Powerpuff girls. But Cupcup was the only boy in the brood. Blossom left us earlier on because of a disease. Oh man, I’m getting teary-eyed now. I love that dog. After Bourghie, he prolly is the next one I really liked. I dunno…it just came as a big surprise cuz he wasn’t that sick the day before. Oh man.
I dunno…I ought to be happy that I’m recovering well from my allergic bronchitis, and that munny is coming in ever so smoothly even though I’ve to spent so much also again because of my allergies and all…
My sister’s coming home for the holidays, and we’re all excited. After four years, this would be the first time. She’s bringing the husband too. She already promised us a shopping spree and it got me hearing cash registers and ding ding ding. She’s getting me a new phone. Yippee… I’m confused as to what I wanna get. It’s a toss between the SE w800i and the w900i… Sony Ericsson’s definitely my brand of choice. I don’t think I could ever go back to Nokia. But a lot of my friends are actually pimping the N90 … but I’d rather go for the dark horse. See the thing is if I’d go for the more expensive one, she might not get me other stuff like a new digicam or that nice gym stuff from the Stella Mcartney line of Adidas. Speaking of gym, I’ve been sidelined by so many things that I wasn’t able to go to gold’s for the entire week. Uh-oh!!! But I plan to get serious again by next week. I need to. Ayayayay!!!
Oh well, I’m just thankful I’m still in one piece. Life should get better from here.
Just wanted to say goodbye to my sweetykins, Cupcup. Sleep tight my baby Buttercup…Cupcup Baby we’ll miss you!
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