Is it normal to wish that this year passes by already and we move on to the next?!?!
:(
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
bead-style earrings....
After buying myself this--
I find myself wanting this--
I'm soooo stressed lately that I am soooo tempted to buy something to cheer myself up!!! Tsk tsk tsk...... :(
I find myself wanting this--
I'm soooo stressed lately that I am soooo tempted to buy something to cheer myself up!!! Tsk tsk tsk...... :(
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Monday, January 05, 2009
resolution
Ok, I don't really make resolutions, but this looks as good a time as any to make one--
Control spending. Curb consumerism and get more moolah in the bank.
Bow.
:)
Happy New Year!!! Time to face reality today!! :p
Control spending. Curb consumerism and get more moolah in the bank.
Bow.
:)
Happy New Year!!! Time to face reality today!! :p
Sunday, January 04, 2009
holiday over....
I feel like a kid again right now, but not in a good way... You know how when you were little and you have a 2-week long holiday break... You enjoy it so much you forget how school, homework and exams feel like....
And then, the Sunday right before school starts again comes along and you wish you have the power to stretch time to the point that the following Monday never ever comes.
That's how I feel now.
This is GMA's fault, for spoiling people :p
Arg! I don't want Monday to ever come!!!!!!!!
And then, the Sunday right before school starts again comes along and you wish you have the power to stretch time to the point that the following Monday never ever comes.
That's how I feel now.
This is GMA's fault, for spoiling people :p
Arg! I don't want Monday to ever come!!!!!!!!
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Zara Mania...
What is it about sales that make girls go so crazy? Dennis got so shell-shocked observing the girls over at the Zara sale; he said the boys side was much less violent and aggressive, plus the fitting rooms are never full and the place is much quieter. Hahaha!
Fitting Room Funny Moment:
Background: Zara imposed a 6-item limit for people who want to fit clothes, so it's easier if you have a companion outside who can grab stuff for you, like an additional shirt or a change of size or color, instead of stepping out and lining up again. I was already inside, fitting, when I suddenly heard:
Fitting room girl: Ma'am, pila po kayo sa likod please.
Random mom: Hindi, hindi para sa akin ito, para ito sa anak ko, iaabot ko lang. Yung anak ko nasa loob eh... yung mataba. Yung matabang mataba.
WOW! I would have broken down in tears if I was her daughter...
Second Funny Moment in Zara:
Two girls arguing:
Girl 1: I told you to grab that grey shirt already. It was the last one. Tuloy, that woman got it na. You're so slow kasi.
Girl 2: If you wanted it, you should've gotten it yourself noh...
Girl 1: But you were closer to it! Hello? Arg! You're so kakaasar..
Hehehehe :p
Also, the woman in front of me in the cashier spent almost 23k in that sale... buying mostly shirts and cottony tops... My gosh... Made my purchase of 4 pairs of slacks look like buying mints. Dennis hugged me after seeing how much that girl spent. He was so glad daw I'm practical.. Hello, me?!
In other news, I accidentally dropped a hanger while inside the fitting room and it landed smack on the top of my foot. Hence, a big bad purple bruise emerged from my skin about 30 minutes afterwards. My dad said, jokingly, I should sue Zara, for using "dangerous" hangers. My brother replied that I was the dangerous one. My clumsiness is... legen... wait for it, wait for it... dary. Hahahaha! :p
Ok, enough Zara for now. I shall stay away from that place until the sale is over. :p
Fitting Room Funny Moment:
Background: Zara imposed a 6-item limit for people who want to fit clothes, so it's easier if you have a companion outside who can grab stuff for you, like an additional shirt or a change of size or color, instead of stepping out and lining up again. I was already inside, fitting, when I suddenly heard:
Fitting room girl: Ma'am, pila po kayo sa likod please.
Random mom: Hindi, hindi para sa akin ito, para ito sa anak ko, iaabot ko lang. Yung anak ko nasa loob eh... yung mataba. Yung matabang mataba.
WOW! I would have broken down in tears if I was her daughter...
Second Funny Moment in Zara:
Two girls arguing:
Girl 1: I told you to grab that grey shirt already. It was the last one. Tuloy, that woman got it na. You're so slow kasi.
Girl 2: If you wanted it, you should've gotten it yourself noh...
Girl 1: But you were closer to it! Hello? Arg! You're so kakaasar..
Hehehehe :p
Also, the woman in front of me in the cashier spent almost 23k in that sale... buying mostly shirts and cottony tops... My gosh... Made my purchase of 4 pairs of slacks look like buying mints. Dennis hugged me after seeing how much that girl spent. He was so glad daw I'm practical.. Hello, me?!
In other news, I accidentally dropped a hanger while inside the fitting room and it landed smack on the top of my foot. Hence, a big bad purple bruise emerged from my skin about 30 minutes afterwards. My dad said, jokingly, I should sue Zara, for using "dangerous" hangers. My brother replied that I was the dangerous one. My clumsiness is... legen... wait for it, wait for it... dary. Hahahaha! :p
Ok, enough Zara for now. I shall stay away from that place until the sale is over. :p
Sunday, December 28, 2008
new money advice
Never heard these before til today, but they ring so true:
"Remember that money's power is not in what you can buy with it now, but in the freedom and choices it can provide you tomorrow."
and
"While it's true that life is only one time, you will have many years to live it. So while you shouldn't fall in love with your money, you should also learn how to save a buck or two for a rainy day. Because rainy days will come, and you won't want to be caught without."
"Remember that money's power is not in what you can buy with it now, but in the freedom and choices it can provide you tomorrow."
and
"While it's true that life is only one time, you will have many years to live it. So while you shouldn't fall in love with your money, you should also learn how to save a buck or two for a rainy day. Because rainy days will come, and you won't want to be caught without."
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Herve Leger
His signature "bandage" dresses are actually kinda nice.... They're growing on me.... At first, when I saw them on InStyle, I thought, those are weird dresses and must be hard to get in and out of.. now that I see them more and more, they're actually not that bad and are kinda (or rather, really) sexy...
Friday, December 19, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
impending liberation....
One more final exam on Monday and I'm done for the year!!! YEAH!!! 2008 has been such a tiring year, in large part because of this MBA... so at this point, I can only be so short-sighted as to be ecstatic to be study-free for the next 2-3 weeks :p
Monday, December 08, 2008
iffy...
Christmas is just 2.5 weeks away, but I'm barely feeling the holiday spirit. Must be the fact that I have finals coming up, that I have 5 more days of training (intellectual training, not physical exercise, in case you're wondering) to go with a lot of work to do, and "bonus uncertainty" is definitely in the air. Hay.. Maybe I'll feel better (or at least more certain) after the 19th... (the company Christmas party) :p
Hay... I've been "secreting" things (you know.. The Secret) so hard and so much these past few days that I'm thinking maybe the universe is getting sick of me already... hehehehe... So I'll try my best not to overdo it... :p
Sunday, November 23, 2008
talk about taking action....
In relation to my previous post, I've decided to take action towards remedying my problem (of not having enough photos with Darling Beau... not much of a "real" problem, if you think about it, but a problem nonetheless :p ), and went on a canvassing trip today with Darling Beau all over the Ayala triumvirate malls, searching and comparing different models, brands and features. And finally, I've decided, after everything, I'm gonna get the Sony Cybershot T77! World's slimmest camera, with 10 mega pixels and 15mb memory! It has a special technology that detects smiles and takes photos accordingly... which I must say will come out pretty handy in the future (think babies whose smiling faces are hard to capture if your hands aren't quick on the clicking).... Hehehehe.. I know, too much into the future... but still.... It helps me justify this purchase. This model also allows editing on-screen and can even detect if the image is blurry (if your hands are shaking) or if a subject blinked (and can even be set to automatically replace the shot with another one without the blinking)... Ain't that neat??!! I love it!
Hopefully I get my hands on my new black T77 within the week. Hope the delivery comes already!!! :D
Oh, on a last note, I decided to get the camera in black, in consideration of Darling Beau's ego. Hahaha!
Hopefully I get my hands on my new black T77 within the week. Hope the delivery comes already!!! :D
Oh, on a last note, I decided to get the camera in black, in consideration of Darling Beau's ego. Hahaha!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
ting! pochette is done!
My new epi pochette is finally done! Hehehe... I got it about two weeks ago, pre-loved, and since its strap needed some repairing, I left it to be repaired... and I just got a text yesterday that my precious new-to-me bag is finished and ready for pickup! Yay! I'll get it on Saturday! Can't wait :D
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
pichurs!
I realized tonight that Darling Beau and I do not have a lot of pictures together!! What a shocker! This is brought about by the ff reasons:
1. Both of us are not "ma-picture" kind of people. Nor are our families. So in general, we do not have a lot of pictures that document different parts of our lives. It may sound odd, but that's just how we're (not) wired.
2. We do not travel outside of Manila. This is because both our families do not believe in couples traveling and spending nights together (even innocently!) when they're not yet engaged. Hence, no traveling photos.
3. Neither of us own a camera. This may be a symptom for #1 above, but really, we do not own a camera between the two of us. Sure, our families both have a token camera (which largely remain unused, by the way, for the reason, see #1), but to take photos often, we'll need our own. Which we do not have.
So what to do... I realize if I don't act now, we'll end up with our wedding on-site video being composed of nothing more than a few baby pics, some pics with friends, some pics in Manila, and nothing else. We'll look so boring!
So, should I buy a camera now??!!? I figure this may be a small step towards a state of picture-dom. I can at least document our time together more often... or rather, I'll be equipped to (doesn't mean I'll do it, haha!).. but hey, a small step for mankind but a huge step for not-pala-picture me...
So, what should I do?!
1. Both of us are not "ma-picture" kind of people. Nor are our families. So in general, we do not have a lot of pictures that document different parts of our lives. It may sound odd, but that's just how we're (not) wired.
2. We do not travel outside of Manila. This is because both our families do not believe in couples traveling and spending nights together (even innocently!) when they're not yet engaged. Hence, no traveling photos.
3. Neither of us own a camera. This may be a symptom for #1 above, but really, we do not own a camera between the two of us. Sure, our families both have a token camera (which largely remain unused, by the way, for the reason, see #1), but to take photos often, we'll need our own. Which we do not have.
So what to do... I realize if I don't act now, we'll end up with our wedding on-site video being composed of nothing more than a few baby pics, some pics with friends, some pics in Manila, and nothing else. We'll look so boring!
So, should I buy a camera now??!!? I figure this may be a small step towards a state of picture-dom. I can at least document our time together more often... or rather, I'll be equipped to (doesn't mean I'll do it, haha!).. but hey, a small step for mankind but a huge step for not-pala-picture me...
So, what should I do?!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
great weekend
I'm so happy I declined the work trip to Macau (or rather, got myself out of it creatively)... this weekend was definitely one of the best... Simple.. we didn't really do anything extraordinary, granted, but it was just full of fun, laughter and love love love! :D
I say this to him a lot, but really, there are just those special moments when my heart feels so much love for him that it just wants to... burst! Hehehe :p He always groans and says why do I have to choose such graphic language, but really, that's how it feels! And I think graphic is better than mushy / gushy :p hehehe...
Happy happy happy :D
I say this to him a lot, but really, there are just those special moments when my heart feels so much love for him that it just wants to... burst! Hehehe :p He always groans and says why do I have to choose such graphic language, but really, that's how it feels! And I think graphic is better than mushy / gushy :p hehehe...
Happy happy happy :D
Thursday, November 13, 2008
early christmas gift!
After a lot of deliberation, I decided to get this bag! Not only is the price such a great steal, considering it's LV and is in good condition, the bag is the perfect thing to bring on nights out and lazy Sunday shopping trips. :p
And perfection tops perfection as Darling Beau offered to fund this purchase so it's gonna be his Christmas gift for me! Win-win situation, believe me, as this relieves him of the task of coming up with a gift for me, which, I don't really know why, proves quite challenging for him.. Am I hard to please?!?! I think not! :p
My new baby! Sure, I couldn't quite take her home yet, as she needed some "repair work" on the straps, but hopefully, in 3 weeks, just in time for holiday party season, she'll be all mine!! :D
Thanks to Tresorie! :)
And perfection tops perfection as Darling Beau offered to fund this purchase so it's gonna be his Christmas gift for me! Win-win situation, believe me, as this relieves him of the task of coming up with a gift for me, which, I don't really know why, proves quite challenging for him.. Am I hard to please?!?! I think not! :p
My new baby! Sure, I couldn't quite take her home yet, as she needed some "repair work" on the straps, but hopefully, in 3 weeks, just in time for holiday party season, she'll be all mine!! :D
Thanks to Tresorie! :)
Monday, November 03, 2008
My Man: Dennis Chan :)
Got this from Kayers :p Here goes...
1. He's sitting in front of the TV: what is on the screen?
Basketball or wrestling or CSI
2. You are out to eat: What kind of dressing does he put on his salad?
Anything. This guy will chow down on anything except for #3 …
3. What is the one food he doesn't like?
Lychees
4. You go out to the bar: what does he order?
Beer beer beer..
5. Where did he go to high school?
Xavier School
6. What size shoe does he wear?
10.5 or 11.. .sometimes 12 for rubber shoes
7. If he were to collect anything, what would it be?
Money. Hahaha!
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?
Anything with beef, chicken or ham
9. What would he eat every day if he could?
Dimsum!!
10. What is his favorite cereal?
Quaker oats count??
11. What would he never wear?
Spandex? Hahaha!
12. What is his favorite sports team?
Lakers
13. Who will he vote for?
Obama
14. Who is his best friend?
Me :)
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?
Nag, hehehe….
16. How many states has he lived in?
one
17. What is his heritage?
Chinese
18. You bake him a cake for his birthday: what kind?
Frozen brazo, his favorite
19. Did he play sports in high school?
Yup.
20. What could he spend hours doing?
Talking to me :) ... oh and playing Xbox :p
1. He's sitting in front of the TV: what is on the screen?
Basketball or wrestling or CSI
2. You are out to eat: What kind of dressing does he put on his salad?
Anything. This guy will chow down on anything except for #3 …
3. What is the one food he doesn't like?
Lychees
4. You go out to the bar: what does he order?
Beer beer beer..
5. Where did he go to high school?
Xavier School
6. What size shoe does he wear?
10.5 or 11.. .sometimes 12 for rubber shoes
7. If he were to collect anything, what would it be?
Money. Hahaha!
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?
Anything with beef, chicken or ham
9. What would he eat every day if he could?
Dimsum!!
10. What is his favorite cereal?
Quaker oats count??
11. What would he never wear?
Spandex? Hahaha!
12. What is his favorite sports team?
Lakers
13. Who will he vote for?
Obama
14. Who is his best friend?
Me :)
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?
Nag, hehehe….
16. How many states has he lived in?
one
17. What is his heritage?
Chinese
18. You bake him a cake for his birthday: what kind?
Frozen brazo, his favorite
19. Did he play sports in high school?
Yup.
20. What could he spend hours doing?
Talking to me :) ... oh and playing Xbox :p
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Everything by Lifehouse
I love this song--
Find Me Here
Speak To Me
I Want To Feel You
I Need To Hear You
You Are The Light
That's Leading Me
To The Place
Where I Find Peace Again
You Are The Strength
That Keeps Me Walking
You Are The Hope
That Keeps Me Trusting
You Are The Life
To My Soul
You Are My Purpose
You Are Everything
And How Can I
Stand Here With You
And Not Be Moved By You
Would You Tell Me
How Could It Be
Any Better Than This
You Calm The Storms
You Give Me Rest
You Hold Me In Your Hands
You Won't Let Me Fall
You Still My Heart
And You Take My Breath Away
Would You Take Me In
Would You Take Me Deeper Now
And How Can I
Stand Here With You
And Not Be Moved By You
Would You Tell Me
How Could It Be
Any Better Than This
'cause You're All I Want
You Are All I Need
You Are Everything
Everything
Find Me Here
Speak To Me
I Want To Feel You
I Need To Hear You
You Are The Light
That's Leading Me
To The Place
Where I Find Peace Again
You Are The Strength
That Keeps Me Walking
You Are The Hope
That Keeps Me Trusting
You Are The Life
To My Soul
You Are My Purpose
You Are Everything
And How Can I
Stand Here With You
And Not Be Moved By You
Would You Tell Me
How Could It Be
Any Better Than This
You Calm The Storms
You Give Me Rest
You Hold Me In Your Hands
You Won't Let Me Fall
You Still My Heart
And You Take My Breath Away
Would You Take Me In
Would You Take Me Deeper Now
And How Can I
Stand Here With You
And Not Be Moved By You
Would You Tell Me
How Could It Be
Any Better Than This
'cause You're All I Want
You Are All I Need
You Are Everything
Everything
Friday, October 24, 2008
early birthday gifts!!!
I got my presents early this year!!!
My parents gave me Tyler tops, my brothers got a checkbook holder and my really good Citi friend gave me this:
I love this book! Well, she knows I love Lucky and she knows I love shopping... so tadaaaa! Yay! And I love the clothes too. Hehehe..... :) Yay! If you can't shop in real life, Lucky really gives you a good alternative. Just flip through fashion-filled pages and feel just as energized!! :D
I really love the gifts, though I must also admit that for some reason, my birthday this year seems a tad less "eventful"... nothing external really caused it.. It's not that something bad happened... It's more internal... like I don't feel much up for celebrating. Must be the less-than-ideal life situations of some of my friends that's going on now, or must be the global crisis, or the stress of work + school + teaching that kinda burned me out recently.... Or maybe a combination of all those things... Well.... Makes me feel less in a cheery mood... Also, for some reason, turning 26 doesn't seem like an "event" to me right now... (shrug)...... Oh well....
My parents gave me Tyler tops, my brothers got a checkbook holder and my really good Citi friend gave me this:
I love this book! Well, she knows I love Lucky and she knows I love shopping... so tadaaaa! Yay! And I love the clothes too. Hehehe..... :) Yay! If you can't shop in real life, Lucky really gives you a good alternative. Just flip through fashion-filled pages and feel just as energized!! :D
I really love the gifts, though I must also admit that for some reason, my birthday this year seems a tad less "eventful"... nothing external really caused it.. It's not that something bad happened... It's more internal... like I don't feel much up for celebrating. Must be the less-than-ideal life situations of some of my friends that's going on now, or must be the global crisis, or the stress of work + school + teaching that kinda burned me out recently.... Or maybe a combination of all those things... Well.... Makes me feel less in a cheery mood... Also, for some reason, turning 26 doesn't seem like an "event" to me right now... (shrug)...... Oh well....
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