she who has been: counting

... her Christmas gifts :D

Thank you to:

- Mhinnie for the night dress. I'll try it tonight

- Irish for the Secret daily scroll booklet. I started reading it last night and I do have plans on following it. 

Daily!

Thanks a lot girls :D

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she who has been: appreciating

.. all the things that I received this Christmas :D

Thank you to:

- Jaycee for giving me a book :D
- Wendy for giving me a mug hehe well, I've been telling them that I wanted to receive a mug with a lid so she gave me one.
- Red for giving me stripe stockings, love it girl especially the color haha violet and black.
- Danica for giving me an Angry Bird mug with a lid to but this time with handle hehe Now, I have a mug for cold water and hot water hehe
- Marina for giving me a donut with a snowflake on top yum! yum! I really need something sweet because I'm so sleepy this morning and I can't really think properly.


Thank you girls :D
I know I demanded those gifts hahaha but I really love them eeeeeeeeee


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she who has been: in pain

.. for a few days now.

My nape aches. It's not severe but persistent especially yesterday morning until now. I'm thinking, maybe its the way I sleep or the bed itself. The bed mattress in my apartment is not really that good, so I'm already thinking of taking it off and lay down with my comforter starting tonight. My back ached too. My upper and lower back. I think I need to get a massage very soon [which I really love]. Before, I get a massage once or twice a month but since I'm on a tight budget it lessen and lessen and lessen. I'll get one early next year, after all the fiasco around town.

The traffic yesterday was ok. Really. It's the number of passengers that really mad me crazy. From home, I usually travel for an hour and a half but yesterday I traveled for 3 hours and 30 minutes [I have to have a car next year]. Once you get on a bus or jeepney, then you're on. It was a little slow because when people get off the bus or jeepneys, they have to pull their belongings and children all at the same time. I wonder why not just hire a van, fx or whatever? It's safer for the kids and them as well or maybe travel really very early like 3 - 5 o'clock in the morning?

I left home [and no plans of going back for new Year] dizzy and suffering from back and neck pain. Beds in my mom's are really good plus I didn't do much but I almost get down with a flu or I just felt I'm about to get a flu. I was really warm, dizzy and really weak.

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she who has been: busy and busy

I really didn't know that having a single job [after almost four years of having two jobs] can make me more busy that usual. Well, after work in the morning, I now have more time to see *real people, real place and real things [waaaaa]. This week I think is the most active week I had in years [whoah!].

Here's the recap:

November:
17th, Thursday: I attended The Allegro launching party in Robinsons Galleria. I arrived at 6:30PM then Edz the agent, and I started talking not of the Allegro but Signa. I am truly more interested in Signa Residence than the Allegro at the moment.

18th, Friday: Nicole woke up late and to make her long crazy story really short, she ended up resigning which she insisted, and me sending her salary through our common bank. I also paid for my Two/Seven Residence monthly fee :D

The girls and I were supposed to chat on Face book but because I was too tired after having an early dinner with JC, Red and Danny, and going from one bank to another before hitting the bed, I ended up sleeping [zzzzz]. Nicole called me at around 9:00 MT. I was supposed to chat with her, Lara, Mhinnie and the others at 7PM. Anyways, after we talked, I went to bed. Woke up at 10:00 and did my laundry. I finished at around 11PM then I went to bed at around 1:00 trying my very best to sleep.

19th, Saturday: I attended a photo walk in Taal, Batangas. I almost didn't make it because I didn't know where should I meet the other photographers who will be in the group. No Internet cafe opened at 6:30 in the morning nearby so I decided to call home. Carla answered the phone and asked her to check my meet up site but she can't get my user name and password correctly T.T. I remembered the Internet cafe along Makati Ave. but I remember it being expensive. Anyways, I went there straight and within minutes, I logged in, got the address and landmark then hale myself a ride again. It was already 7:30AM the meet up schedule was 8:00AM but for some odd reason I knew that I'll be spending my whole Saturday with them. So, yeah, I found the Starbucks that I needed [there are so many Starbucks around Makati I don't have any plans of memorizing their locations] :D. We only waited for five more minutes and we hit the round at exactly 8:10AM with two girls in tow, it was really good :D. ( Stories and pictures will be posted once I find the time :D )



SMUG members by Sir Oggie of lagalog.com

 
I arrived home at 10 or 10:30pm after I decide to walk along Ayala Triangle Makati Ave. instead of taking a ride with Lean and Rein [two photographers I met earlier]. I was fascinated with the lights that night and decided to continue photo walking home haha I felt flinty [eww] so I decided to warm a bath for a quick soak but while waiting for the water to settle, I took a nap which ended to be a full sleep. I woke up at 4AM in a sauna-smoked-room.

20th, Sunday: I was supposed to meet some friends and new friends for our Pinatubo Trek for the next Sunday. I took an early bath, prepared myself and read an EBook while waiting but ended up staying because I can't let my book go grrrr [I promised myself not to read any books if I needed to do other things not even use it while waiting :S ].

21th, Monday: My body still ached for what I did last Saturday. I went home early and promised Mhinnie to see her at 6:PM. I decided to take a nap which ended up into a full sleep. I woke up at 10PM and finished my left over laundry.

22nd, Tuesday: I met Edz the Robinsons Place Agent at 4PM to see the Signa Designer's Residence along VA Rufino in Makati, which I am really dying to see. She showed me the single and two bedroom model units but not the three-bedroom unit that I was really eyeing for. She also told me that there is only one three-fixed-bedroom unit left and I felt that it IS already mine hahaha I promised to contact her before or on December 15th for finalization [crossfingers] :D

The meeting ended up at 6PM. I told Irish to informed Mhinnie that I'll drop by. I bough burgers, fries and pringles for her and Sally, who welcomed me at the office stairs hehe since I didn't want to go to their office, not even to their lobby. I arrived home at 8:15, changed clothes, prepared things for the next day then went to bed.

23rd, Wednesday: I met Red from Nu Skin to reactivate my membership in the company so I could buy products again. Aileen [sis], makes me crazy with her constant messages asking me to buy her moisturizer and other skin care products from the company. After 3PM, I'm already on my way home. I dropped by the Internet shop to photocopy slips. At exactly, 6PM, right after a stopped penning my slips, Nicole called me, telling me her house was approved by PAGIBIG [hooorah!!!]. What a timing! I celebrated by buying two hot dogs and bread then eat them at home [haha] since its already late for me to have dinner and I'm still full from my late lunch.

24th, Thursday: I asked Mhinnie follow up my cake order for tomorrow. Writing since I managed to sneak some time :D after a short talk with Red, Danny and JC at my station about Nicole's luck :D I have to meet Red of Nu Skin again today, for the ID and brochure that I needed so people from home can choose their orders.

Let's see what will happen next :D

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she who has been: home

.. since friday afternoon.

and now I\m seating in my mom's new desktop, eating eggs, hot dogs and fried rice that I cooked with hot choco on the side

Good Morning!!

*wink

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she who has been: looking for something good to be watched

I was watching the behind the story and the premiere of The KitchenMusical [dang! that's one good thing about really going home and having a TV in front of you :D ].

Three of the main are Filipinos [BRAVO!]: Karylle (Maddie Avilon-the rich owner's daughter), Christian Bautista (Daniel Ray-sous chef) and Arthur Acuna (Harry Shaw-the restaurant's GM).

The two others are Stephen Hughes (Alex Marcus - executive chef) and Rosemary Vandenbroucke (sommelier). Two of the support are Filipinos too, Thou Reyes (Line cook) which I remember from Ang TV :D and Ikey Canoy (Pastry Chef), who I think has a good vocal :D

This is what I wrote on Face book:

just watched the behind the scene and the premiere...aaww ill definitely buy the DVD of this ones its done :D but hmmm Christian Bautista's English is bit thick unlike Nadiah Din & Oon Shu [the receptionists], i love their English :D most of the main casts [karylle, Stephen Hughes, Rosemary Vandebroucke & Christian Bautista] need more dancing lessons but [the waiter] Gayle Nerva and the [the receptionists] Nadiah Din & Oon Shu are superb..Ikey Canoy's vocal is a wow too..


anyways, this is just my words :D cant help it :D

Again, those are just my words but I enjoyed the premiere :D At least they are showing something different now. Something that could make me wish to have my own TV in my apartment (I'm in my mom's now).

Anyways, according to wiki:

The series is set to premiere in October 2011 in 19 countries across Asia and Europe. The show features a pool of Asia's talented casts comprising both veteran and upcoming new faces from around the region. The 13 one-hour long episodes centers around good food and wine, with each episode features re-arranged and re-recorded popular hit songs animated with dance sequences. Every episode will feature a menu of delicious dishes and dessert that promises to be as luscious and addictive as the series itself.

The story is about the girl, Maddie who works to his father's restaurant after finishing culinary in Paris. She has a natural talent when it comes to cooking since she cooks with her emotions/feelings on it but most often than not, she can't remember who she did those cooking. She only adds, drops and mixes everything while her mind is somewhere else. The tastes depends on what she feels while doing it :D like the mushroom soup that she can't recreate (immediately). 


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she who has been: checking this young talent II

I think the kid is actually enjoying it. hmm I guess that makes his momma and dadda proud :D

she who has been: checking this young talent

a young Korean, Sungha Jung, playing the Pirates of the Caribbean's theme..aaww check this one out..so medieval sounding..sooo love it! dang!

As of 2011, his channel had over 14 million views, with his videos getting a total of over 306 million views, and also over 500,000 subscribers..here's his official site: http://www.sunghajung.com/

she who has been: browsing

and enjoying ensogo deals. 
Just love discounts. yum! yum

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she who has been: reposting

I was looking for free images online when I come across with this one. I really think it deserve reposting :D

1. Stop hiding who you really are.
2. Start being intensely selfish.
3. Stop following the rules.
4. Start scaring yourself.
5. Stop taking it all so damn seriously.
6. Start getting rid of the crap.
7. Stop being busy.
8. Start something.
9. Don’t worry what others will think about you.

I also think the website itself is really good.

she who has been: changing many things

First, is my blog. I changed my blog template as you can see now. From blue, now it's brown but I'm not yet done with the modification. I also added new tabs, new lists and so on. I want it to be 'mine'.

Second, I'm also thinking of becoming more active in blogging. So, I'll be serious with 'typing' haha. I'll try to fix my category panel and think for a way to make it look cleaner, easier to access (especially me T.T) and connect to other writers. Well, for some odd reasons I really want to do it haha and it took me three years before I realized it :D

Third, get more info. research! research! research! Since, I'm almost always in front of the computer, working, reading [mostly], listening or watching whatever, why not use the most of it :D

Again, I'm not thinking of being a professional blogger but just be another amateur blogger in the block.
Again, write and write and write my random thoughts!


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she who has been: killing boredom

Yes. I am so bored doing the same things over and over again. Well, I've been in this business for quite awhile and it's killing me now. I'm planning to make once I reach 30 and I'll be 28 this coming Saturday.
I'm thinking and planning to develop myself within two years before I make whatever that could change my life but I think once I started whatever that could satisfy my needs is already life changing. Anyways, I still feel that something would twist my fate once I reach 30.

Why not start it now? So, here we go. I hope I could stick with it.

PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK:
1. I'm not really sure but I'm in between of buying a new notebook OR a portable harddisk. I'm planning to head home on Friday evening and copy my dad's movies which he downloaded from the net. I copied some last week when I was there for his birthday but my memory hard was reformatted for some technical reasons yesterday. I need to get back to my apartment, Saturday afternoon to do housechores since my house looks like a garbage-pothole.

2. DO housechores. It's a must!

3. DO the laundry. It's definitely a must! I'll send my laundry today to the laundromat and prepare my undies for a handwash which is better.

4. Continue my diet which is (at last) effective. I'll write a review on that on Sunday and load it on Monday as much as possible.

5. Use blogging as way to kill time.

6. Right reviews (even no one is asking) haha both in movies and books. I'll try to be more updated as much as possible but still write reviews of my collection.

7. Make a concrete plan on how can I make my Project 356 possible.

PLANS BEFORE THE WEEK ENDS:
1. Call my realtor to change cheques.
2. Go to bookstore on Friday to buy sketchpad and things.
3. Make decision on whether to buy a laptop or a harddisk (hope I could have them both T.T )
4. Prepare my laundry to be thrown to the laundry.
5. Finish the articles for next week.
6. COUNT BLESSINGS :D


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she who has been: thinking of her previous days

Honestly I am not feeling well today. I feel bored. I only want to stay at home, maybe for another day or two. It rained a lot for the last two days. I went to my new goddaughter's Christianising, strolled in the mall, bought new hankies and a perfume which I have been thinking for awhile but didn't find the time to do. I checked for a new notebook and inquired for a portable hard disk. I was advice to return on Monday. Now, I'm in between of buying a new HD or a new power cord for my laptop. Anyways, I have a week to think. Yesterday, I watched all the movies my father copied for me.

Movie check:

Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows I-II (5)




James And Oliver Phelps



I enjoyed reading and watching Harry Potter series. I enjoyed following their stories and adventures. Kudos to JK Rowling for connecting the first story to the last one, making it a real story even though the previous books has it's own ending and always started and ended at the King cross Station. Though, I didn't enjoy the kissing part between Ron (Grint) and Hermoine (Watson) at the Chamber of Secrets after they used the fang of the basilisk to destroy the cup of Hufflepuff; one of the seven Horcruxes of Voldemort. There's no connection between the kiss. It doesn't even seem necessary. An embrace will do the trick as long as there is an emotional connection between the two but nada. It seemed like they just pushed it for the sake of pushing it a big DUH! Also, they missed the conversation in the King cross Station especially Ron's which honestly I (and I'm guessing the other readers as well) would love to hear the most and I think they missed showing one of the highlights of the story, the downfall of Fred Weasley (James Phelps). Seeing and knowing that one of your closest friend die in front of you (it would have been great if they did a slomo in this one) would be very devastating and the audience will feel it since many like the twins and I may say that they are one of the characters who appeared constantly in the series.

Lines from the movie:
by Professor Dumbledore:
- Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also

Lines from the book:
by Professor Dumbledore:
- Power was my weakness and my temptation.
- Do not pity the dead, Harry, pity the living. Above all pity those who live without love. By returning you may ensure that fewer souls are maimed and fewer families are torn apart. If that seems to you a worthy goal, then we say goodbye for the present.
- It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it.

by Ron Weasley:
- [To his children, Rose and Hugo] If you're not in Gryffindor, we'll disinherit you, but no pressure.

FYI:

George Weasley went on to have a successful career with Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, married fellow Gryffindor Angela Johnson, and named his oldest son Fred. Sadly, though, he never completely recovered from the loss of his twin brother and best friend. - source 



Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey Sam Claflin



Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (4)

You must realized that I enjoy watching and reading series :D I like following my favorite characters and Captain Jack Sparrow is one of them. This focuses to the Captain's love interest and how he eluded his love, Angelica (Penelope Cruz). She happened to be the daughter of Blackbeard (reminds me of One Piece, a manga) and in search, like Sparrow, of the fountain of youth. They have to retrieve a mermaid's tear and two chalices while on their way to the fountain before the Spanish gets there. I thought the Spanish wants the foountain for themselves but instead destroyed the altar because it's against God. Anyways, the mermaid, Syrena (Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey) was left tied to dry and die was released by their captive missionary, Phillip (Sam Claflin ) who fell in love with the mermaid escaped though wounded while the others were battling in the fountain of youth's altar. The Spaniards threw the chalices to water but the freed mermaid gave it to Sparrow and told him not to waste her tear. She swam back to the dying Phillip, who she loves as well and took him underwater to save him (reminds me of the Little Mermaid).

I'm happy that Sparrow has now a story of his own compare to the first 3-series of the movie on where he played support to William Turner and Elizabeth Swann. Barbarossa was back, playing a privateer and seeing him emotional after the lost of his right leg was good but having him back behind the steering wheel and a pirate was better. I didn't find anything unique about the story though like Sparrow leaving Angelica on the island even though he likes her a lot (common to pirate stories), the mermaid being all but beautiful, fanged and dangerous (read it from a long-forgotten book, cant remember the title), Barbarossa getting back behind the steering wheels after taking commands over Blackbeard's ship and Sparrow getting back the Black Pearl though shrunk and bottled.

Lines from the movie:
by Jack Sparrow:
- You know that feeling you get when you're standing in a high place... sudden urge to jump?... I don't have it.
- You lied to me by telling me the truth?
- Clergyman, on the off chance that this does not go well for me, I would like you to note it-hearing now-that I am fully prepared to believe in whatever I must, and be welcomed into that place where all the "goody-goodies" want to go once they pop their clogs. Savvy?
- You demonstrated a lot of technique for someone I apparently corrupted.

FYI:
Sparrow left Angelica on the island on where he was marooned twice afraid that she might revenge her father's death. Angelica, still on the island, finds Blackbeard's voodoo doll of Jack, which has washed ashore. 
 
 

X-MEN: First Class (5)



James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender





 This one works as a prequel of the X-Men. Since, I enjoyed reading the X-Men comics when I was young as well as watching the animation I enjoyed watching this one even though it's different from what I already know. In these latest series of X-Men, I watched how Professor X (James McAvoy) and Magento (Michael Fassbender) grew up, how the others came to picture like Mystique, who donated the X-mansion and how X got his feet on the wheels. Seeing my favorite character, Magneto is really cool. Seeing and hearing familiar names brings back memories.  

Well, basically the story evolved to Magneto, X and Sebastian Shaw (primary characters) Mystique, Moira, Beast and Emma Frost (secondary) and Darwin, Havok, the Banshee, Tempest, Azazel and Riptide (to fill the rest). It has more talking than action and showing off 'mutant powers', not much with the training as well. Anyways, I like the fact that they really stood as a prequel, showing how they started and all but that's just it.    
 
Lines from the movie:
by Magneto:- If you're using half your concentration to look normal, then you're only half paying attention to whatever else you're doing. Just pointing out something that could save your life. You want society to accept you, but you can't even accept yourself.
- Peace was never an option
- All your life the world has tried to tame you. It's time for you to be free

by Professor X:
- Killing will not bring you peace
- There's so much more to you than you know, not just pain and anger. There's good in you too, and you can harness all that. You have a power that no one can match, not even me.
- We have it in us to be the better men.
- I believe the true focus lies somewhere between rage and serenity
- You have a chance to become a part of something much bigger than yourself.

FYI:
Apparently, Sirs Patrick Stewart (Prof. X) and Ian McKellen (Magneto) were considered to appear in this film as the elder Professor X and Magneto, but the idea was discarded as the filmmakers wanted to start a new X-Men trilogy, without any connection to the previous movies.
As Hugh Jackman's brief cameo in this movie as Logan/Wolverine (he was in a bar when the young Prof. X and Magneto were recruiting mutants), he now becomes the first actor to play the same superhero comic book character in five movies. - source
  

Green Lantern (4)

Ryan Reynolds

Not because Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) looked edible in this movie especially when he was wearing his tank top and low trousers, but because of the lines they exchanged (read below).

Many comic heroes and novels are pestering our cinemas nowadays but it doesn't mean that because its the trend one could just put any characters in movies and deprive with all the goodies.  

Lines that needed to be heard:

by Hal Jordan:
- Anything I see in my mind, I can create…"

- No matter how bad things get, something good is out there, just over the horizon…

- When I’m flying, it feels like anything is possible.

- You know... there is a saying in my planet, we say 'I am only human'. We say it because we are vulnerable, we say it because we are afraid, but that does not mean that we are weak.

by Sinestro:
- Individually, we are vulnerable. Together, we are unstoppable!

by Tomar-Re:

Green is the color of will. The guardians harnessed will because it is the strongest source of energy in the universe.

* that's why I so love green :D

-  Your will turns thought into reality. To master the ring you must learn to focus your will and create what you see in your mind. The ring's limits are only what you can imagine.

DC Lines from New Earth :

by Hal Jordan:

- Try what you wish with me, Beast, but don't you dare lay a stinking finger on the woman I love!

- I'm real glad you mentioned that, Predator, because knowing you've laid your slimy paws on her is going to make it all the more pleasurable to clean your clock!

- I've got a lot to say, and I'm not much good at speeches, so please don't interrupt me. When I saw, a little while ago, the strength of Green Arrow's love for Dinah, I realized that I've been denying myself that sort of strength... because I was proud, because I insisted on my own terms... because I demanded you accept me, not as the dashing Green Lantern, but as plain... Hal Jordan!

- We all taking a chance with this. Pick your poison.

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she who has been: counting her blessings

3. Things that are making me happy

1. I feel great because I had my first vegetable 'overcooked' noodles :D through our microwave :D. Well, it sagged and doesn't look nor taste good but I'll eat it just for the fun of it. Anyways, I added a Chunky Tomato with basil from Clara Ole (pasta sauce since I'm into spaghetti and I'm pretending that this a spaghetti) that I bought from SM yesterday afternoon. I also added granulated garlic from McCorminck. I promise to perfect it tomorrow [hopefully]. I'll bring olive oil because the noodles are so intimate to each other. They are very hard to separate and eat haha

2. I feel great because I decided to truly learn how to use chopsticks. In my 27 years of living, I haven't though of learning how to use it. I can live with spoon, fork and a knife but then again, I have to embrace my Asian roots, so here I am. Learning how to cook vegetable noodles spaghetti style using chopsticks haha 

3. It's a wonderful feeling that I think my weekend was more of my taste than the before. I usually set things with a time that I didn't follow but yesterday, I did it. Well, not 100% though but I am going to make it a hundred this coming weekend. I read eBooks on Saturday. I woke up early Sunday morning to clean, cook and read while waiting for the groceries to open. Then I arranged the things that I'll be needing the following day, put my groceries and laundry in their proper places before sitting in front of my computer to read again. Yes, I read like crazy especially when I really like what I'm reading. My sin but I love it.

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she who has been: counting her blessings

2. Things that I am grateful about today

1. I am so grateful that I arrived work before time. My phone alarm clock didn't work for some crazy reasons but I am here now. I even managed to take a bath and shampoo my hair twice, anyways I'll go it again later just to make sure that I've done it properly.

2. I know that this day will be good since it started pretty well. I'm crossing my fingers to that :D

3. I am happy because I was able to retrieve this blogsite immediately. I didn't know what happen but I was unable to sign up earlier. It was a close call :D

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she who has been: very eager

... to answer these questions.

I answered these questions last night on line and I got really curious. What do I really want? What am I really looking for? What should I expect for my next partner? What he should expect from me? Why do I want to be in a relationship again after a long time of being single? Why he should go on a relationship with me?

What do I really want?

A partner (not only in crimes :D ). A confidant, a debate partner, a mentor and a friend. Someone who I can cuddle with, I can lust with (*wink hehe) and I can torment with my quirks.

What am I looking for a partner?

I'm looking for someone who talks sense but knows how to listen and see my points as well. Someone who can straighten my back when I'm feeling nervous; who wont leave me when I made mistakes in public. Someone who will look at me in the eyes and not under his nose. Someone who has a bad habit of kissing me in public (bang! I don't care if we'll receive an invitation to the nearest jail for PDA haha as long as I stay out and he can stay inside). Someone who is man enough to let me walk besides him and call me his. Someone who is ambitious and utterly MINE!   

Sounds impossible? I don't think so. He's there. I know. He's out there and he's mine.
Married and in a relationship need not apply. I'm territorial and doesn't like sharing :D


source



What should I expect for my next partner?

He should know how to deal with me. The woman, the lady and the child in me.

What he should expect from me?

I'm not a marrying type (yet). We will come to that but not now. I know I'm not getting any younger but married for me is sacred. I stay true to the 'til dead do as part' thing. Honestly. I'm a good follow, only if it suites me. I lead myself and I have this hidden compulsion of being always free.  That's one of the greatest reason why it took me so long to think of entering a relationship again.

Why do I want to be in a relationship again after a long time of being single?
Unlike other girls, I don't see my partner as a plane ticket to a better life. I don't want to brag but I am capable of supporting myself and the members of my family know the value of money, how to handle money and have a high respect to others that we rather walk to work than borrow money (that's why I love them :d ). I want to be in a relationship because I miss being in a relationship.

Why he should go on a relationship with me?
Because he can't and would never resist the temptation of having me as his hahaha (conceited!!)


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she who has been: learning the secret :D

I received a mail a few days ago from one of the sites that I signed on. I received, hmmm let's say encouragement letters from this site. I hope you familiar with it. It's The Secret.  They send scrolls at least twice or thrice a week. These are scrolls of encouragement, ideas and simple words. Here's the exert:

" Learn to become aware of this communication from the Universe, who is speaking to you and guiding you in every moment. There are no accidents and no coincidences. Every sign you notice, every word you hear spoken, every color, every scent, every sound, every event and situation is the Universe speaking to you, and you are the only one who knows their relevance to you, and what the communication is saying. "

So, I put this things in to action and here's out I come out with (I know I'm a freak, just swallow it and complain next time :D )

1. Signs that I noticed and interpreted

1. Dogs - On my way to work a few mornings ago, a dog walked and barked towards me. I assumed that it means, I have to put be aware of what's happening around me. Dogs have a good sense of smell and hearing. They are also, the man's best friend and 'domesticated guardians'. So, I think I have to be always on guard :D

floor plan of A.Venue

2. Apartment - When I was thinking of my dream flat/apartment. I made specifications. I want it to have 3-bedroom, still in the business district, near and familiar to my current apartment, good and educated  neighbors and near to almost everything. After taking note of these specification, I found out that everything falls to A.Venue, a condo tel along Makati Ave. I didn't pay attention to it until recently and since then , my focus shift it to this apartment. I started hoping, dreaming, praying even chanting (told you I'm starting to show signs of solid craziness :D ) than some cosmic powers hit me and place this lovely apartment on my waiting hands no matter how impossible it is. I even imagined myself having a housewarming party already and celebrating my birthday in August there haha * sigh! haaaay

There were road blocks on my way home yesterday for reasons I didn't know and no care to find out. I took a different route though I didn't know where exactly I would land but I know I'll end up doing a lot of walking. It's just good that it was cloudy but it's getting to dark. To my amazement, I end up exactly in front of their leisure mall (yes, they have a separate building for it with bars, restaurants, spas etc.). I take it as a sign that I CAN have a space in that building, my own space, my own door very very soon :D yeheeeyyyy

3. Another apartment - I purchased a studio-type apartment last year in Ortigas and the last time I checked, the turn over will be if not December of this year probably anytime in the first quarter of next year. There were some delays because of the permits that was halted when they were starting (election). Anyways, I'm still paying it and since March, I'm having very little difficulties with schedules and money but yesterday, I just noticed this condominium behind other condominiums. It looked very similar to the one I'm currently paying. They are both low-rise (10-11 floors), same deck design and location (both in residential areas). When I saw it, I felt relieved (dunno why hmm). I think, it's a sign that I still have the unit and I would have money to pay for it this month (cross fingers ;D ) 

4. A partner - Yes, I also want to have a partner hopefully this year. Well, my love life has been quite for almost 8-10 years now. WHOAAH! I got busy with work, being independent, enjoying my new found independence and of course my earnings, travels and other activities. Then last night, someone sent me an email through an online hmmm (dating) site that one of my friends or office mates (Im not sure if it was rara or olga) introduced me with months ago. Again, my attention was not in the relationship thing so I didn't do anything on that site but just pose my picture. Well, again someone sent me an interest last night. I read his profile and sound decent though I'm not really sure (vultures on the Internet??). I sent an "interest" as well.  Let's see what will happen.

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she who has been: making a list

... of the things that I am greatful about yesterday and today. I'll do it differently here. Since, I am planning to do it everyday as much as possible, (pleaseee not because there's nothing to write about but how many of us who truly, literally count our blessings, not just the BIG blessings but ALL blessings) so I'll be counting the times I did it instead :D

Here is my first of many today's gratitude list :D

1. Things that I am grateful about today

1. I am really happy because I was able to pull myself out of the bed earlier. I was in the verge of falling in hands of the goddess of laziness (if there are any) but yes, I was able to let my feet fall on the floor and started walking to the bathroom.

2. I am greatful for the signs and hope won't miss any. I was already walking in the streets when a dog started barking and walking towards me. I stopped and got scared, (who wants to be kissed AGAIN on her butt? well, I'm not in my usual volunteering mode, duh!) but only for a few. My initial reaction was to turn back, look for another way or wait for the dog to finish stalking me BUT I started saying to myself that I can pass, I can pass, I can pass and I did passed.

I used it as a sign. Dogs guard us. A man's best friend. I interpreted it as I need to pay attention in my surroundings and appreciate my friends :D

3. I am truly happy when I saw this cool eBooks; onread.com. In this web page, eBook lovers like me can read bestselling books (online) or download books (for fee) in a format that they are more comfortable :D I am planning to be a paid member once I'm clear with my credits. This one can wait :D

4. I love my workstation. It's very spacious especially the wall-to-wall mirrored window right beside me. It create more spaces and I can enjoy watching different sunrises every morning. Even though, I can only see high rise buildings, it's still far better than the previous.

5. I love my schedule :D I have an ample number of clients and the breaks are just good. I slept while facing my window, I didn't get stress in any of them. They are all good and polite. Well, I truly love having them and I wish there are more haha


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she who has been: counting

... and counting and counting

Anyhow, let's start this drama and give this blog a whole new meaning (or maybe direction haha)

28 Things that CAN double my happiness :D

01. having a growing stocks/bonds

02. having an unlimited supply of money (supply?! yeeheey)

03. having a fish (a flowerhorn, they say it's lucky to have one) in a big, beautiful tank that I would place in my newly purchased bachelorette's apartment (show off?? YESS!)

04. having a small dog or two (Maltese and Shih Tzu probably since it's difficult to have a big dog when you live in an apartment). I grew up with dogs and feel sad when I'm hearing any barking dogs (even I get annoyed) around me. I missed being nuzzled by my dog (aaahhh) especially when she gets hungry (aaahhh). I had a 2-month Shitz that I left in my mom's place since I got tied up with work and I don't want to lock her up in my apartment. After 6 months, my sister informed me that my dog (Banana Split aka Nana but my 2-year old niece called her Nini) was missing. Someone pulled her cage out of the garage. The security personnel said that maybe the culprit threw something that made my Nana sleep since they found a soft bottle near the spot where her cage used to be. The cage was found 2-full blocks away from our house, opened with her toys and food tray inside but no Nana. Dog nappers; you may rot to hell.

05.  owning a 3-bedroom flat in A.Venue; a condo tel in the busy district of Makati.

06.  doing yoga (again) and running around Ayala Triangle

07. traveling around the country with my travel mates/buddies Lara, Mhinnie, Irish and newly recruits; Gladish and Jaycee.

08. traveling abroad. Flying in the business class, staying in a 5-star hotel (alright, 3 star will do sigh!) and just have fun with my travel mates.

09. mastering photography and hopefully create my very own (and acceptable) portfolio.

10. having a perfect and healthy body (who doesn't waannttt??)

11. winning jacpot in the lottery (yeehheey, I already won, once but not yet the jackpot.. GO!)

12. winning jacpot in scratch (yeehhey)

* I didn't know that it's hard to fill all these number >.< more to come, just wait.

* updated: 0705



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13. having a handy digital camera. There are times that I wished I have bart

with me to take some things, events etc but it's very inconvenient for me to bring him all the time. I would be very happy if I have digital camera that I can use when I see something good. Really, I want it!

 

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she who has been: making a list

I was thinking of making '100-things-that-make-me-happy-list' but I changed my mind when I got home. I decided to make '28-things-of-'whatever''. Why 28? well, simply because it was June 28th when I come up with it and had my first draft and also, I'll be 28 in the next few months :D imagine that hehehe

I'm also planning to have my own project 365 from my birthday to my next birthday. I got this idea from one of my former professors and friends on Face book. He is in the process of his project 365-day baby. The guy just had a daughter :D (woot wooo). I made a short research until I stumbled upon the original maker, though I'm not really sure if he was the real one as he claimed it to be but THANK YOU nonetheless :D

So, there you are. My two plans that I would start doing today. Well, maybe much later. Since, all I want to do now is to catch some z's.


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she who has been: looking for the things

... that she should feel grateful about :D

I am now thinking, summarizing, looking and contemplating that things, events, people and circumstances that I should feel grateful about. I haven't done this before and would never think of doing it, not until I received a message and suggesting this.

I'll update this soon :D


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she who has been: preparing breakfast

.. yeheey

Yes, I'm craving for "pansit canton" (instant stir fried noodles). I've done microwaving my pansit canton and ready to eat, well maybe after an hour or so since I still have to finish my work.

grrrr

The weather is fine this morning and I am very thankful because I arrived work early. Yesterday was good but I am so sure that this day will be better. I felt really peaceful yesterday after arriving home. I did my laundry without any problems. I took a rest, had my very early dinner, took my second shower, went to my part time job and got home safely.

BUT I think, today is better :D

I woke up on time though I was still feeling sleepy, I was able to pull myself up do things, do my things with almost no problem and I wasn't even in a hurry :D. When I got out, it was very easy for me to get a bus and arrived work early. I had little cravings this morning and all of my calls are almost perfect except for some time glitches :D

AND now, I'll have my instant stir-fried noddles after a minute or two..



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she who has been: wishing

... that she has a good handy-dandy digital camera.

I would have it!!!

Yes! I have decided to have a very good looking and sharp camera but not expensive since I have other, more important and persistent things to pay.

I'm still thinking of which camera to buy but I'll enjoy searching along the malls haha that's what I'm actually looking for and I'm already itching to start haha

I want to capture the beauty that I see every morning. The different sun rises, the dawn, the late moon and the early things the late evening offer :D

It's a great beauty to behold and its just a pity that I can't use bart to capture what my eyes can see.

I AM going to have a chic, high-function and very good backup digital camera.


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she who has been: writing

and feel wonderful for having such wonderful friends.

They are understanding and mature. They are generous, givers and loyal.

They also criticize everything about me. They also talk behind my back, gang up on me and attack me in full blast  haha  

They are honest to the fault. They are supportive even to your craziness.

They will laugh at you and with you, when something embarrassing happened.

They also see reasons. They will also remind you with your promises and hold it on your head for future use :D

They won't agree to all of your decisions and discriminate it to the fullest but still consider it.

They'll leave you with your enemies as long as the enemy won't hurt you physically.

They'll let you fight your own war but silently supporting you and be there when you ask for their help and gather information if needed :D

They smile, laugh and cry with you. They'll embrace you with love and affection.  

They are real people with emotions, feelings, insight and all.

There's nothing more that I could say but THANK YOU for giving such wonderful friends.

Again,

I am truly grateful to have them, to know them and to spend time with them :D 

she who has been: enjoying the thoughts of running

Yes, you heard it right!

I am enjoying running. Just the thoughts of it makes me want to grab my shoes resting besides me and started running downstairs. Anyways, I am thinking of making a "running log". I read from Runner's World that it could help me to push forward and since  my site is about almost everything [random thoughts, yes?] let me squeeze it here as well though it won't look organized, it would be fun since I love lawlessness haha.

DAY 01:

The sun is still hiding behind the curtain of clouds when I'm typing. Beautiful!
1. I did a [I think] a 10-minute running and walking, since it would take 15 minutes to walk the same path. I don't have a timer and I forget to set my cellphone [which I won't be setting for the next few days, I just want to enjoy it and please let me].

2. I had Anlene - choco for my first cup

3. I am having Nature's Harvest Cereal [im not sure, I'll check again later] with 1 tablespoon of Milo [hehe].

Please guys, I want to lose weight yes but I am not THAT particular with what I eat. I am trying to be careful without killing my enthusiasm.

By the way, I weight 140kg the last time I check which was Saturday and before eating anything on that day. I am 5'0 in height and have a very sedentary lifestyle because of work which I am planning to change. Advice are very welcome but please don't pressure me with the food I eat. Let me find my way under the sun :D

UPDATED:
It's already: 9.11 AM in my PC clock.

4. I am having Nature Valley's Trail Mix in dark chocolate, raisins and peanuts

Thank you :D

Anyways, check this site. I find it very nice and might try some tricks here myself. Wish me luck :D

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she who has been: running

 for a better me and will continue to run until I'm satisfied with the end result.

I started to start running this morning. Well, it was not too far. It's more of a super beginner her way in :D I am very positive in this. Well, I did yoga and gym before now running. The variety suites me well :D I woke up the usual time, 3.20 and started packing my things. I already know what the things that I woul want to bring so it was easy for me but I'll start doing it at night next time.

I ran a very short distance and I didn't run continously. I think I walk every 20 steps haha but it's ok, I'll make sure that it will get higer as days go by.

I'm actually proud of myself :D and I want to stick in it. Wish me all the luck.

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she who has been: checking

... her friend's MSN shouts.

And I noticed that Nicole added a link to her shout. I followed it and look what I found.

she who has been: traveling

... locally again :D

My "travel buddies", Mhinnie, Rara, Irish and with the new additions, Jaycee and Nicole went to Anawangin last weekend May 21, Saturday. It should have been on the 7th but it was cancelled twice before Saturday. I was thinking of calling it off because of the weather reports on line but then again, weather reports are 40% unreliable. So there you go, after bantering from each other we were able to arrive on the island on Saturday morning.

Rara arrived in our office at 10.30PM and waited for us; Irish, moi and Mhinnie. We took a taxi going to the bus station but the driver, maybe thinking that he could juice us with more money by trapping us in the middle of traffic, was so not smart. ooops (according to Nicole; stop it and move on).

Our reservation tickets were for 11.55 but and we arrived AT 11.55. Jaycee and Nicole were getting worried since Mhinnie had all the tickets, well we told Nicole to use her charm and wit if everything gets worst, the girl always has ways yes?

We took our seat. The bus started moving at 12.10AM which was really wonderful. We slept all through out the journey since all of us were from work and not fully rested. We arrived in our destination at around 4.30. It was a smooth ride. The driver was not in a hurry and was not falling back as well that's why almost all passengers slept like babies :D

When we reached the island at exactly 6.00AM. I think they have a policy of not going to cross the water at night because many visitors waited with us. When we reached the island (in our usual spot by the beach) the caretakers helped us in pitching our two tents (one from Irish and the other from Mhinnie which we didn't use much :D) .

Anyways, Rara, Mhinnie and Irish did the grilling while Jaycee and Nicole did the washing. Me? I sat, took pictures and waited for the hot dogs to be cooked hehe I really have to stop myself from eating all the hot dogs or they might bury me alive haha what can I do, it was my favorite hot dog with cheese hehe (must buy later :D ) 

Since we didn't bought any activities, we just sleep the whole day. I was really hot and just by looking around made me tired. Well, we walk around especially the forest part but it would be better if we did bring any activities. Rara didn't prepare anything (well she was thinking of playing badminton but she only has one racket unless the other player will use her hands or slippers), Mhinnie left the playing cards I told her to bring and I don't have enough time to buy a ball.

Anyhow, they swam late in the afternoon while I hold the fort while reading one of Anne Rice's early books. We prepared and had dinner while talking, having fun and posing in front of bart haha The girls washed up while Mhinnie stayed and I took some pictures of what other people are doing around the island at night.

Mhinnie was sleeping on her hammock, then Jaycee joined her using Nicole's hammock who sleeps in Mhinnie's tent. Irish was in her crib while Rara, her tent-mate stayed outside with us. Jaycee and Mhinnie ended up stargazing, while I dozed to the kiddie pool that Nicole bought hehe.

Rara woke me up and the others at 5 AM. I took a bath, we had breakfast and we roamed again but this time we went to 'he rocks'. Nicole and Irish decided to climbed up the mountain while we packed our things. They came back at around 8.30, they took their last dip into the beach before heading for a proper bath. Our boat came before 10.00 which was wonderful :D.

We waited for the bus, grabbed lunch and ate on the bus then we separate ways. I actually arrived my apartment at 3.00. I immediately started editing pictures, writing signatures, had dinner while waiting for my sister, Chile who decided to spend a night with me then sleep.

TRAVEL EXPENSES per head:

Bus Ticket: Victory Liner - Pasay drop off at San Antonio Php 280  

Tricycle: from San Antonio to Pundaquit - Php 30

Boat: from Pundaquit beach to Anawangin - Php 200 (back and forth)
* 1500 for 6, back and forth with island hopping
* they have packages too like they will arrange everything for you including
helping you to cook and lending basic utensils, finding a good spot and pitching a tent,
island hopping. The price depends on what you need 

* same as going back if you'll take the same route

EXPENSES:

off the beach:

grocery / market - Php 300

on the island:
mineral water 1L - Php 60
hot water in a cup  - Php 5
hot water with Milo - Php 15
restroom use - Php 5 - 15 (depending on will you do inside)
   * but if you wont ask the caretakers to fetch you water, you don't have to.

For more pictures, visit my multiply or facebook
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she who has been: saying

... Thank You as much as possible.

I did say Thank You even before but not as often as possible. But now, I'll start saying Thank You as much as possible in all circumstances, especially the bad ones. Well, I have been reading The Power by Rhonda Byrne and it made me realize some things and I am trully GRATEFUL  for what I had, what would I be having and for what I have right now.

I think we really should be Thankful for we are so lucky just being born and being in here :D

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she who has been: checking for new movies to watch

It's the end of the month. The first quarter of the year is about to finish. But a new start for new movies to check. Well here are some of the hottest and must-see movies to watch.

1. A new addition to Fast and Furious collection is already here. Vin Diesel with Paul Walker are back behind wheels with Dwayne Johnson as they play catch and mouse in this movie.

2. Lots of action and majic in the second part of the final Harry Potter series. Daniel Radcliff is back with the rest of the gang in the movies. For the readers (ahem) here's what you've been waiting for.

3. I used to collect X-Men play card when I was young. I'm a big fan of Rogue and Gambit romance :D but in this series, its Professor X and Magneto's story.

Two more spot left. Gimme some time to check and watch the other before I choose, alright :D

she who has been: watching the new ad of Armani

I love this new ad of Armani titled the Tip with the sexy Megan Fox. So, simple yet so sexy especially the grin of the hotel roomboy. With that grin, you know that he knew something and that something might be very naughty haha what a boyish grin haha

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she who has been: thinking of things that she wanted to buy

I don't know why but when I had money, I don't know what were the things that I wanted to buy. I just keep on spending and buying things randomly. Throw them when I don't need them then buy again when I thought I need them again but now. I can see those things that I really want to have, clearly!

I hate it because I have nothing to spend now and I'm still not done with my credit bills (banks have mercy on me).

Anyways, here are the list of things that I wanted though not needed to buy. I think they could wait until I clean my credit bills:

1. eyeglasses - to see better hehe ($95)

2. smaller notebook - so I can read and write anywhere. IPad is not cool to me. I need a keyboard. ($334)

3. digital camera - to take more pictures. I can't bring my DSLR anywhere, yes? ($112)

and my credit bills:

1. Master - $452

2. Visa - $560

I'm not too proud of them, am I?

Again, banks have mercy on me :D 

No. I am not. I will clean my stash in no time.

I know I can do it. Hahaha very small amount.

Yipeeee

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she who has been: bored

..to the redundancy of life.

Hayst! What is life to me?

Well, from Monday to Friday, I wake up around 3.15 to 3.30 to take a bath then I should be on my way to the office at 3.45 in the morning since I have to be in the office before 4.20 or else I lose my 1-month perfect attendance (PAI). I work for the whole until 1.30 PM then reach home at 2.30. Travel time takes longer because there are more people, cars and buses on the street and because it's summer, it so hot. I usually try to take a nap or read once I reach home. Then wake up at around 4:20 to prepare for my part time. I leave home before 5 since I move faster at this time then be home again before 12MN. Sleep then wake up at 3.15 again. 

How monotonous, yes? 

I planned many things to break it but now I am so limited with going to wake and sleep and I am not happy about it. 

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she who has been: tensed

So many things are happening. Crazy things!

I lost my 2nd job two weeks ago :C 

Well, I did it on purpose but now I'm having financial problems because of the sudden change on my finances.

Two Saturdays ago, my mom got so cranky. She kept on asking me to pay my card bills and stop using it.

WHOAH! I got so bitchy because she can't or doesnt want to understand my current situation, I asked my sister; Chile to fetch the credit card and payment.

Well, we used it first wahaha before returning it hahaha

Last week too, Irish helped me to have a part time job in their company and so I'm writing it here now. My other sister, Aileen spent a night with me. Bringing me a chocolate caramel cake because I was depressed.

Few hours ago, we experienced an Earthquake. As in my chair rocked but not that hard though,

just enough to make me feel it. The ground was shaking and all then I sent Mhinnie a message haha. Well, I was worried because they are on the 20th floor. 

Now, she is telling me that she got laid off because of a petty complain. I asked the manager here if they could accept her. She is now on schedule for an interview next week, when their

boss arrives.

WHOAH!!!

What an interesting 2 weeks, don't you think??

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