Walk the talk..save the sole...

For me, the rainy season is sandal season. I like wearing them sandals and flops during this time most especially and more appropriately because I don’t really wanna ruin them leathers…and neither do we wanna slip in those nice looking still freshly purchased stilettos. Oh shucks. Definitely super dress down when it rains. Good thing I was able to add on two jackets to my wardrobe for the month. So being sandal season, much attention would be on the feet. Yes, the size 10 humongous peds are on the spotlight. And as I was looking at thenm, I was made to realize that my feet are indeed ugly. Argh. Was just not blessed to have really gorgeous feet, but hope springs eternal so they say so why not work on it? Yeah, let’s try to save our soles people… I hope you are with me. We can’t forever hide those tattered mootsie tootsies any longer.
Time to unleash and bring forth new life to our tired and weary feet. Time to go the extra mile for the very important appendage that brought us places.

Google google and this is what I got: down to six steps that could be very well be part of our every day ritual. It’s also pretty easy to remember because it’s the six s’s of saving our soles…sssssssssss!!!
Haha..

1. Sand
Yup, it’s all about sand baby..Sanding!
Since we are to clean,change and condition our nails, it is advised to start off with a non-acetone remover to clean old polish from nails. Then file toenails straight across to avoid ingrowns. Now this is the tough part. Takes practice and patience too, but believe you me, it could be done with the proper tools in handy. Now back to the toenails, shape them into a soft arc and gently file to create a smooth surface.
Here’s a Cuticle Care Tip: For cuticles that are dry and overgrown never try cutting them- leave that to the experts and instead try soaking a cotton ball with olive oil and gently swipe over cuticles before you remove old polish. This will leave your toes shiny and conditioned.
2. Soak
Nothing beats getting all soaked up. Hmmmmmh, ummmh, ummmh. A gentle foot can do the trick of cleansing and softening the skin. Just a few teaspoons of foot soak poured in and mixed into hot water can bring forth an unbeatable soothing sensation as you gently immerse your feet. Adding a few drops of lemon juice will even sanitize and scent your toes with a citrus aroma. Relax for ten minutes and allow the hot bath to loosen dead skin and inject moisture back into your feet. A conditioning foot soak brand like that of Avon’s can help revitalize your tired feet and maximize moisture.
3. Scrub
With the heels now softened, it’s time to scrub away dead skin cells and let a new, fresh layer of skin shine through. Time to scrub-a-dab-dab and massage an exfoliating scrub and slough off dry patches from your heels, arch, ankles, and toes. Rinse by dipping back your feet back in the bath then pat dry with a soft towel. Try to soothe sore feet with a body scrub for a cooling feeling.
4. Soften
Time to rock and rely on a pumice stone to soften those stubborn rough spots. You may also try a dry foot file and scrub back and forth over heels and calluses until skin become soft and even. Don’t hesitate to use a little muscle — some like it rough and tough and sometimes those rough areas need some extra force. There’s a callus remover available in the market, also from Avon and this can easily smooth over the entire surface without missing an inch.
5. Slather
Butter is not only yummy but it can also restore moisture to your feet…so try shea butter. Even better if you smooth on an intensive relief cream like Avon's planet spa foot and elbow cream to add that extra dose of summer softness.
Tip for Tender Toes: For an extra injection of moisture, just right after applying lotion, wrap your feet in dry towels and let them sit for five minutes. They say your body heat will warm up the moisturizer and allow it to really sink in to your skin.
6. Swipe
It goes without saying really that before applying polish, it is best to thoroughly wipe your nails and cuticles with polish remover. This way, you’ll be able to remove any oils or lotions so that polish will go on evenly. Next, time to spread on the base.. Yup, start with a base coat to hide ridges and create an even surface. Two coats are needed…so be generous in brushing two coats , allowing at least 2 minutes between each coat, and a topcoat to seal. For summer, try a light pink shade to enhance your sun-kissed feet.
Quick Dry Tip: When you’re in a rush, don’t run the risk of ruining your newly tinted toes. Get out the door in a flash with a cooking spray from your kitchen. Spritz on a layer, let it dry, and then off you go!

So there, it’s not so tough, now are they? I think we owe it much to our feet to give em the best kind of pampering even with limited budget. Always remember to do your feet good so they wont fail you when you need em most. Hehehehe...
For those who can afford to splurge today, better head on over to Footloose in
Whiteplains. They’re not paying me to write this but I just happened to enjoy their thai foot massage. Anyway, payday is just around the corner. Try to allot at least 500 bucks for that and believe you me, you won’t regret it!. And that's the way you save your sole!!!

Mirror mirror on the wall...

I’ve always been amazed by the power of cosmetics to change one’s perspective about things. Be it the beauty or the beholder both pretty much experience the same gratification from the wonders of aesthetic apothecary.

A couple of weeks back I attended a seminar on Basic Makeup under Suzzane and Cindy. My knowledge and skills or what Ithought I had about make-ups and all have been thrown out the window. We got a pretty good deal for that workshop for 7 hams. That’s right only 700 bucks for a lifelong investment on the proper way of painting one’s face. And mind you, we were using the best products in the market. Products I’m having second thoughts of buying. I could be such a cheapskate at times. As much as I am at awe at great products like Shu Uemura and Lancome Paris, I dunno, I feel that cheaper products would do just as well. But I know, I know, they came with that tag price for a reason. Just like I surrendered to that thought with my Topshop and Dorothy Perkins purchases. Going back to the workshop, I think it came out pretty well. I’ve learned just about enough to get me going. My brows got fixed and dispelled Alma’s notion that mine sucked. Both Cindy and Suzzane even said that they’re mighty fine except for several stray hairs. Nothing to be alarmed about like what Alma was insisting. I do know that the eyebrows can make or break the face but whenever I look in the mirror, I feel that I’m okey. Not so bad really.

My daily beauty ritual just entails washing the face, putting on vitamin c serum and then some cheek stain and a lip tint. Not so much on powder these days. I grew tired of carrying that big pot of loose powder in my bag. The solution would have been easy as just transferring some into a small container but what about my big brush??? Anyway, let’s just leave that be. I never bring my kikay kit as much as I did before. Oh but I have a beauty trailer from Two-Faced which I so loved. One of things I came across the Sephora Surfing Season. Man, I’ve been going to that site really frequently. Got it for a good deal at 30 dollarz... Suweet!!!


Speaking of Sephora Surfing Season, I just came across some facts that everyone could make good use of, so I’m sharing them here to add to your beauty intelligence…

1. Dark circles are not from lack of sleep. This is sheer gossip as the real cause happens to be skin transparency. The short cut cure is a concealer. But one should look for one that can also bolster and protect the skin. You can ask your friendly-neighborhood Dermatologist for the long-time fix.


2. Some people go t the idea that exercise can actually get rid of ugly cellulites. Of course this is not true at all as I have been told that cellulite can affect everyone. So it’s safe to say that couch potatoes and gym freaks are created equal when it comes to cellies…What a let down! But you can thank the hardworking scientists and aestheticians who never succumbed to the pressure of bringing forth a breakthrough cure to anyone suffering the stigma of being cellulite central... I hear Avon’s firming product is good. And I just found out about this Cellulite Solution from Murad but the price tag is about 70 dollarz per kit. Well should you not have that kind of munny, it’s perhaps the best time to accept that cellulites are but part of life.

3. I love perfumes. I absolutely love wearing different fragrances. And again I confess that I’m one of them who wear my most favorite on special occasions. We’ve been told or prolly read somewhere that we should wear fragrance behind our ears. Fact is we should wear it on our pulse points: wrist, behind the knees, crook of the elbow working our way up.


4. This one is so true- split ends can only be repaired by a trip to the salon and having it trimmed off. I’ve come across this exfoliating treatment for the hair but it’s not yet available here in Manila. I’m still tryna find out a similar product from Kerastase, since they have an Institute here anyway. I hear that it’s advisable to bolster strands weekly.

5. Did you ever hear about that rumor that lip balm is addictive? That’s right, could be an old wives’ tale but studies actually showed that they indeed are if they’re medicated. So that could pretty much explain why a certain friend of mine couldn’t stop applying balm like it’s a reflex action. The recommendation so I’ve read is to stick to moisturizing formula that’s free of drying ingredients like camphor and phenol. I would really wanna get my hands on this Buzz Latte Lip balm my sister was raving about from Bare Escentuals. I think it’s pretty neat to have it in Latte flavor. Hmmmmh…


6. For those craving for a tan complexion, better think twice before baking yourself under the sun. Somebody said that a base tan is healthy, but that’s bull. The only healthy tan I hear is fake tan. Tan in a bottle. Sunshine in a pot. Whoaaa… this is pretty interesting. I wonder how I’d look like when I’m all bronzed up…


I used to not like wearing make-up but I just realized that there’s nothing wrong with enhancing one’s beauty. Yes, you could say that it’s superficial; that it’s skin deep, but there’s no denying that beauty is indeed a powerful tool to change one’s perspective. Now you know what I’m talking about. I hear one dj yesterday claiming that he despises beautiful people saying that it’s the inside that counts. The dude somehow feels that it’s bull should a beautiful person claim that beauty is in the inside -- unpretty folks shouldn’t dig that deal because they’re just tryna patronize you in their own little way and tryna make you feel all better. He may have a good point, but I don’t generalize cuz I’ve met some of the most beautiful people and their beauty really emanates from within. I think dj dude should keep an open mind but I do get where he’s coming from since he’s been rubbing elbows with lotsa duh beauties… The beautiful people I know are authentic and sincere. You see, I’m one of the more critical people I know and I wouldn’t call you beautiful if you’re just a mere eye candy. There should be something about you that makes you stand out. Not the make-up, not the shoesies, not the outfit. It’s the way they deal with me and other people. Physical beauty can easily fade away with a snotty attitude and lack of respect for other people. It’s not really the wit or the smarts but it’s more of being generous of your time and understanding. It’s being open to anything that could make you appear like a Miss Universe.

So the next time you see somebody beautiful, be generous with your time to understand that these people are actually equals. Keep in mind that both of you would experience the same emotions and satisfaction either being the beauty or the beholder. At some point in time we would be one or the other. For now, we could work on being the “beauty” that could change everything.

Of lesser beings and more...

I am the non-confrontational type but I would be more than ready to defend myself should the situation call for it. I guess this is how I’s built. I am firm and strong with my resolutions that I could even come across as unreasonable. But of course who in the right mind would admit to being unreasonable at that given point in time???

Just before the week ended last week, I was feeling bad about something that shouldn’t really bother me.

You know, people make mistakes, and I can’t reiterate it even more. Nobody’s perfect. We’re mere mortals! Clichés are clichés because they’ve been proven to be true. And I couldn’t emphasize on it any more than I already have admitted to being at fault for making a friggin mistake on air…

Some people have made such a big deal out of it. I suppose, people who have less capacities to intellectualize the meaning of being human…of making a friggin mistake do not at all deserve my time. They’ve already shown their true colors so why should expect any thing more from them??? I don’t really wanna make such a big deal out of it, but it’s them who have been testing my patience. I mean, I really don’t need any praises from them. Cuz to my thinking, praises and criticisms coming from the same people are pretty much the same. And I really don’t need any of them. I mean, it’s not going to make me a better person so why should I even brother??? That’s the thing though, it’s bothering me because I know it was a mistake and people made such a big deal out of it when in fact I’m the one to bear the brunt. It’s the “Samantha” and not the friggin company that made a mistake. And this person, who just thinks about making sale and making the deal forgot about being human as well. I really don’t get it. Is that person really better than me??? When I don’t really think that that person can actually fill my shoes. Should we trade places, I believe in my heart that I could do the job that that person holds, but the better question is, can that person do my job??? I don’t wanna throw my weight around. I mean, even being in this company longer than they have and being in an industry that is more unforgiving, I think I have more than what they see me as… Geez. I really feel that his job is starting to be a job. After six years I never thought it would be. But when I come to think about it some more, it’s just the people I work with that make it more difficult.

I’m prepared for anything today. Ready to take on anything. Even the darned battery of lab tests I’ve to undergo today, yessss, bring it on!!!

romancing the rain...

It might come across as weird to say that I absolutely adore the rain.
When I was a kid, I’d bathe in the rain. I did this because I got so envious of the other kids who would run around and get all wet. It seemed a lot of fun so what the hell… even if I had to do it alone, heck I’d do it. Hehehe.. I mean I can’t just make paper boats forever.
Speaking of paper boats, I’ve been tryna teach my two year old apo to look forward to the rain by making paper boats with him and playing with them on the puddles of water in our garden. Funny thing happened though, my sister’s car was parked on that side of the garden where we’d usually play with the boats, and so I just got me a basin of water and went on to play with the paper boats Chanchan pressured me to make. Hehehe.. Gad, I love that kid so much and I feel that he loves me back just as much. He’s always excited whenever I come home at night. My niece says there’d be times when he’d be looking for me when he wakes up in the morning. Awwww!

Anyway, going back to the rains, one of the other reasons why I like it is because we get to keep our cool. At least for the most part. I mean, I hear of few people getting all riled up because of the rains than people getting irritated because of the heat. This is very much true because we are warm-blooded creatures. So there really is a scientific basis for this. However, the fact that we get so relaxed could bring us to that melancholic state where we tend to emote and just lose ourselves in either jubilation or depression. If I may, a lot of people end up playing or directing a music video in their heads when they hear a song while gazing thru the window watching the rains pour down. Naks. Hehehe…I too, am guilty of this sometimes. Can I just emphasize on “sometimes”? Hahaha.

For some people rains would come off as a bad thing. Like it dampens the spirit, like raining on one’s parade. But despite all the negativity attached to it, I still love it when it showers. For me, the rains make memories more vivid. I tend to remember things more when it’s associated with the rains. I suppose it’s because it adds more drama to it all. I dunno, that’s just how I feel about it. Rains never dampen my spirit. I’d say I’m even more in touch with my emotions when water starts to trickle down from the heavens. Hey, a lot of songs have been written about this phenom and I can name you favorites: Madonna’s Rain, BJ Thomas’ Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, A-ha’s Crying in the Rain and Garbage’s Only Happy When it Rain. Incidentally, the first time I came out on tv back in college, my friend Chiqui and myself had to introduce the Garbage song on MTV's Most Wanted. hehehe... see,told you anything rain would be memorable to me...
Weird??? Again, I go back to my childhood and remember those days when I’d go frolickin in the rain, and that vivid memory alone makes me look forward to the next memorable moment I’d be having whenever a single drop of water from the sky touches my face.

pop musings of the heiress type...

Here's another confession: I am actually amused by Paris Hilton's "Stars are Blind". Can you believe that? Well she's got quite an infectious groove going on, reminding me so much of Blondie ( well she is after all!!!)

Some people just tend to have it all. And this hotel heiress is definitely enjoying the time of her life,or could she be one of those bratty kids with issues that they tend to dismiss for public consumption.

face value...

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.

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.

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!!!

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*

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!!!

world's most beautiful family

when boredom hits the fan...

this is what i do during my spare time... hehehehe...

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.

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.

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!!!

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)

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!!!

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..

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.

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!!!