Hyun Bin is coming to Seattle to shoot a film! I repeat, Hyun Bin is coming to Seattle to shoot a film. I found this out through an e-mail I received regarding background extras for the film. Hello, me! Pick me!
This news came in after a day of my finding out that Rain is coming to Manila soon and will be staying at a certain hotel close to the family. If he had come on any other month besides December, I would've really considered flying home for a photo-op. Sayang!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Cars Go Vroom
I will think twice about getting my car repairs done at my local Honda dealership from now on. Apparently, my CV boots are still in working order and does not warrant an emergency replacement unlike what two local dealerships told me when I brought my car in for an oil change and timing belt replacement respectively. Today, I brought my car in at an independent auto car service shop and they actually showed me the parts in question when they had my car hoisted up in the air. When do dealerships ever do that for me?!
I did get my muffler replaced since it was rotted out, but didn't pay the price that the dealer quoted me. Plus, my car was washed and vacuumed after the service in addition to them rotating my tires for free. That's Service with a capital S. And after all that, I didn't feel cheated like I usually do after bringing my car in at one of the dealerships. I hope everyone finds that auto service shop that they can trust wherever they live; it's definitely a lifesaver. Should you live in the Seattle/Bellevue area, let me know and I'll direct you to one. :)
I did get my muffler replaced since it was rotted out, but didn't pay the price that the dealer quoted me. Plus, my car was washed and vacuumed after the service in addition to them rotating my tires for free. That's Service with a capital S. And after all that, I didn't feel cheated like I usually do after bringing my car in at one of the dealerships. I hope everyone finds that auto service shop that they can trust wherever they live; it's definitely a lifesaver. Should you live in the Seattle/Bellevue area, let me know and I'll direct you to one. :)
Friday, November 27, 2009
Black Friday Party Pooper
Despite my week-long anticipation for Black Friday, I didn't buy anything today except for my Coffee Prince DVD Boxset (and did it simply so that I can quit obsessing about buying it). No DSLR nor my Apple Airport Base Station. I guess I'm definitely living up to my "Oplan Bawas". Or maybe, I'm still feeling the $600 dent in my pocket from the timing belt replacement last week and pending $500 CV boots replacement for my car. Hay, growing up is not fun!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Negotiate to Initiate
I abhor salary negotiations. I have to say this again and again (ala 2pm!).
Just like in 2006 when I got the WV job, I might have to take time out and tell myself that I'll be dedicating one year of my life to the betterment of the world and to not think about money. After I made that pact with myself, I swear, it was smooth sailing from then. It's so true that when you have the right frame of mind/outlook, it's a whole new world. Let's do it again, dear self! Let's heal this mother lovin' world!
Just like in 2006 when I got the WV job, I might have to take time out and tell myself that I'll be dedicating one year of my life to the betterment of the world and to not think about money. After I made that pact with myself, I swear, it was smooth sailing from then. It's so true that when you have the right frame of mind/outlook, it's a whole new world. Let's do it again, dear self! Let's heal this mother lovin' world!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
There's Something About You, Baby
I watched This Is It yesterday on IMAX. Ever since the night of MJ's death when all the news channels showed the footage of the last rehearsal, I've been wanting to know who the backup dancers were. How lucky can one be to have been given that chance to be on the same stage! Regardless of what could've been, it still happened for all of them!
And what? My favorite one is half-Filipino. I knew there was something about him! :)
People make fun of those in reality dance shows because there's always someone crying. Having been a dancer, I've shed one too many tears, too. I remember back in high school after a State competition, my whole team bawled our eyes out because we screwed up the ending of our performance. When you put so much time and energy in something, it hurts a lot when you don't get the outcome you were aiming for and that's why I love dancers: they have so much passion for the craft and so much heart in all of them. They're out there doing what they love to do. Ask any dancer and for sure they're not going to complain about their job unlike corporate folks who whine about every single day of their working life.
Why I never pursued the profession, I'll never know. But I'm glad that two of the local Seattle dancers that I've taken a class from and/or been around with are now doing their thang in Hollywood. How inspiring!
And what? My favorite one is half-Filipino. I knew there was something about him! :)
People make fun of those in reality dance shows because there's always someone crying. Having been a dancer, I've shed one too many tears, too. I remember back in high school after a State competition, my whole team bawled our eyes out because we screwed up the ending of our performance. When you put so much time and energy in something, it hurts a lot when you don't get the outcome you were aiming for and that's why I love dancers: they have so much passion for the craft and so much heart in all of them. They're out there doing what they love to do. Ask any dancer and for sure they're not going to complain about their job unlike corporate folks who whine about every single day of their working life.
Why I never pursued the profession, I'll never know. But I'm glad that two of the local Seattle dancers that I've taken a class from and/or been around with are now doing their thang in Hollywood. How inspiring!
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