Why do the guys that I find cute the first ones to be kicked off their respective reality shows? Lastest casualty? Jason from The Apprentice. It's my cute-guy-repellant-syndrome wreaking havoc again. =/
Anyway, Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski was on Morning Girls yesterday and Kris, the eloquent speaker that she is, described Mikee as the "anti-thesis of kikay." Of course, I couldn't help, but smile because that's an accurate description of what Mikee and I have in common (If only we had the looks and dimples in common, too. HeHe). It's something that I hope people see in me and also value in me. In a world where people look up to others who have the most material wealth, I hope there are others like me who feel otherwise.
People never fail to ask me why I'm not attracted to any of the guys here in Seattle, more specifically Asian Americans. Long ago I have accepted that my values are different from the Asian Americans that I have come across. Neither are good nor bad, it's just a matter of realizing there's a difference.
One of the things that I'm worried about regarding moving back to the Philippines is finding out that every single guy that I meet over there embodies every single quality that I dislike about the guys here. The stories of guys courting girls over text messages are enough to keep me awake at night. HeHe. I hope there are still a few who does not care about impressing the whole entire population by the clothes they wear, the car they drive, or what model their cellphone is...especially if mommy and daddy were the ones who paid for them. This is also probably why I gravitate towards promdis because I associate living in the provinces with simplicity (eventhough I've never really lived in a province to really know). Either that, or I was a promdi myself in my past life. {;P
People who are rich, but never flaunt their wealth, will always have my respect. In the same category are people who are wealthy but use their blessings to help those who are less fortunate instead of using their blessings to marginalize others. With that in mind, I'd like to send off my love recruiters again and see what they come up with. LoL (I told you all that the qualities that I look for in guys are sooo weird! HeHe)
Thursday, January 15, 2004
Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Start of Something New
I went to the gym today. *GASP.
Although, I'm on a one week trial membership only. I'm quite proud of myself for getting it. I'm proud not because I've worked up the courage to step into a gym, but because I stood firm and refused to sign up for a paid membership right away. I thank my business degree.
I knew what Pure Fitness was up to the minute I called on Saturday. They refused to talk to me about prices over the phone (unlike Gold's Gym who gave me their spiel right there and then). Fine, two can play this game so I showed up today to see how well these people got trained in sales. (On a side note, if you've ever wanted to feel dumb, try wearing a business suit and have someone give you a gym tour. That should do it.) Anyway, so I went in there to redeem my one week trial membership coupon. That was all I wanted. Did they give it to me willingly? No, just as I had suspected.
Sales 101, Lesson 1: Spend a lot of time with your customer. Afterwards, they will feel guilty about not purchasing anything so they will fork over money.
So, this guy gives me a full-out tour of the gym (I didn't ask for it), measured every single part of my body (thank God I was not attracted to this guy), tried to be chummy with me (I have enough friendsters, man!), and sat me down in a chair.
Sales 101, Lesson 2: Sitting is better than standing if you want to get what you want.
When you're sitting down, there's less blood flow in your body so you're less able to think clearly (Yawning/sleeping in class is a big indication). At this point, he opens up a binder, displaying the membership plans. There were only two, one for a whole year, and another for a month-to-month basis. I told him: I would just like to redeem the one week trial.
Sales 101, Lesson 3: Tell your customer that the prices are only for a limited time.
So, that's what he did. Why does he care if I get the best price?! It's not his problem, it's mine. Hence, he's not really caring about me, but simply just wants his commission. Again, I insisted that I only want the one week trial.
Sales 101, Lesson 4: Keep insisting.
Poor guy doesn't know that peer pressure does not work on me. I'd rather be a biatch (excuse my French) than give in to anything that I don't want to do. So, that's what I did. "I only want the free pass for a week. If you don't want to give it to me, fine. I'll just leave now." You gotta give him credit for still keeping the hope alive.
Sales 101, Lesson 5: Offer extras, freebies, your soul.
By this time, I think he has figured out that I'm a biatch (finally!) so he walks me to the front desk to give me my one week trial pass. Of course, he didn't give in easily. He said, "Well, do you have time for a work out today? I'll take you through one." Testing how far he will go to get his commission from me, I said, "Yeah, but not until later on tonight." Guy goes, "Okay, tell me what time." I said, "10 p.m." He looked down. Poor guy. He goes, "Well, how about tomorrow? What time are you available tomorrow?" I said, "Oh, I don't know yet. I won't know until tomorrow. It all depends on my mom's work schedule." Ugh, I had to lie! At this point, all I wanted for him to do was give me that darn card and spare the both of us. He finally did. Whew!
When he was escorting me to the door, he called me the wrong name (Who the hell is Regina? LoL). His sales pitch was clearly over.
Two hours later, I drove back to the gym to work out. Actually, it wasn't a work out; I still don't trust myself with one of those machines. HeHe. I attended one of the fitness classes. I feel good, baby. My limbs may be numb right now, but it's all good. Let's see what the next 7 days have in store for me.
Although, I'm on a one week trial membership only. I'm quite proud of myself for getting it. I'm proud not because I've worked up the courage to step into a gym, but because I stood firm and refused to sign up for a paid membership right away. I thank my business degree.
I knew what Pure Fitness was up to the minute I called on Saturday. They refused to talk to me about prices over the phone (unlike Gold's Gym who gave me their spiel right there and then). Fine, two can play this game so I showed up today to see how well these people got trained in sales. (On a side note, if you've ever wanted to feel dumb, try wearing a business suit and have someone give you a gym tour. That should do it.) Anyway, so I went in there to redeem my one week trial membership coupon. That was all I wanted. Did they give it to me willingly? No, just as I had suspected.
Sales 101, Lesson 1: Spend a lot of time with your customer. Afterwards, they will feel guilty about not purchasing anything so they will fork over money.
So, this guy gives me a full-out tour of the gym (I didn't ask for it), measured every single part of my body (thank God I was not attracted to this guy), tried to be chummy with me (I have enough friendsters, man!), and sat me down in a chair.
Sales 101, Lesson 2: Sitting is better than standing if you want to get what you want.
When you're sitting down, there's less blood flow in your body so you're less able to think clearly (Yawning/sleeping in class is a big indication). At this point, he opens up a binder, displaying the membership plans. There were only two, one for a whole year, and another for a month-to-month basis. I told him: I would just like to redeem the one week trial.
Sales 101, Lesson 3: Tell your customer that the prices are only for a limited time.
So, that's what he did. Why does he care if I get the best price?! It's not his problem, it's mine. Hence, he's not really caring about me, but simply just wants his commission. Again, I insisted that I only want the one week trial.
Sales 101, Lesson 4: Keep insisting.
Poor guy doesn't know that peer pressure does not work on me. I'd rather be a biatch (excuse my French) than give in to anything that I don't want to do. So, that's what I did. "I only want the free pass for a week. If you don't want to give it to me, fine. I'll just leave now." You gotta give him credit for still keeping the hope alive.
Sales 101, Lesson 5: Offer extras, freebies, your soul.
By this time, I think he has figured out that I'm a biatch (finally!) so he walks me to the front desk to give me my one week trial pass. Of course, he didn't give in easily. He said, "Well, do you have time for a work out today? I'll take you through one." Testing how far he will go to get his commission from me, I said, "Yeah, but not until later on tonight." Guy goes, "Okay, tell me what time." I said, "10 p.m." He looked down. Poor guy. He goes, "Well, how about tomorrow? What time are you available tomorrow?" I said, "Oh, I don't know yet. I won't know until tomorrow. It all depends on my mom's work schedule." Ugh, I had to lie! At this point, all I wanted for him to do was give me that darn card and spare the both of us. He finally did. Whew!
When he was escorting me to the door, he called me the wrong name (Who the hell is Regina? LoL). His sales pitch was clearly over.
Two hours later, I drove back to the gym to work out. Actually, it wasn't a work out; I still don't trust myself with one of those machines. HeHe. I attended one of the fitness classes. I feel good, baby. My limbs may be numb right now, but it's all good. Let's see what the next 7 days have in store for me.
Thursday, January 8, 2004
A for Effort
"Operation: No Rice" is in full swing. So far, 8 days of no rice and my sanity is still intact. Amazing!
My going to the gym is entirely a different story. I did call Gold's Gym on Saturday to inquire about membership fees: $5 enrollment (it's $99 usually), and $39.95/month. Geez. Although, by far, that's cheaper compared to my going to the dance studio five days a week. However, the only thing I know how to use in a gym is the treadmill and if that is the case, then I might as well just stay home because we do have one. It just needs to be dusted. HaHa.
Man, seriously, why does having a personal trainer cost so much? Kainis! It's vanity times like these that I wish I were in the Philippines. {;P Does anyone know about Pure Fitness? Their commercials say that personal training comes with the membership. True? Otherwise, can someone provide me sketch diagrams and instructions on how to use each weight-training-related equipment available in the gym? {=D
My going to the gym is entirely a different story. I did call Gold's Gym on Saturday to inquire about membership fees: $5 enrollment (it's $99 usually), and $39.95/month. Geez. Although, by far, that's cheaper compared to my going to the dance studio five days a week. However, the only thing I know how to use in a gym is the treadmill and if that is the case, then I might as well just stay home because we do have one. It just needs to be dusted. HaHa.
Man, seriously, why does having a personal trainer cost so much? Kainis! It's vanity times like these that I wish I were in the Philippines. {;P Does anyone know about Pure Fitness? Their commercials say that personal training comes with the membership. True? Otherwise, can someone provide me sketch diagrams and instructions on how to use each weight-training-related equipment available in the gym? {=D
Tuesday, January 6, 2004
In Search Of...
Teach me to trust in You with all of my heart
To lean not on my own understanding
'Cause I just forget
You won't give me what I can't bear
Take me out of the dark, my Lord
I don't wanna be there
- Gary Valenciano's "Take Me Out of the Dark"
I got the winter blues. {=( I tried to deny it (in case you're wondering why the new layout is blinding yellow) since I didn't want to start the new year with such negativity, but my efforts are futile. I was really hoping to start the year employed, but I turned down my JWM/JWB last week. I've been sick so I haven't been able to appreciate the recent snow-filled days. Since college ended in July, loneliness has been poking its ugly head out. Then, there's the "family cycle" that's been keeping me down and out. Even stalking Kasoy Boy's profile on Friendster is not helping me much (if anything, it's making it worse by realizing what I cannot have in life, LoL) *SIGH. I might have to resort to cutting my hair before this week is over to relieve the sadness; no pretty long hair for the two upcoming weddings. Double *SIGH.
I took out Gary's Revive CD to umm...revive me, but realized that "Take Me Out of the Dark" was not on it (I eventually had to turn to his Greatest Hits Volume I album).
I really wish I had the courage to pack my things and move to a faraway place where I can start anew and remove the "excess baggage" I've been carrying all these years. You know what's keeping me alright these days? Oprah's words on Larry King Live in early December; she said that in your 20s are the most confusing times of your life. I agree.
To lean not on my own understanding
'Cause I just forget
You won't give me what I can't bear
Take me out of the dark, my Lord
I don't wanna be there
- Gary Valenciano's "Take Me Out of the Dark"
I got the winter blues. {=( I tried to deny it (in case you're wondering why the new layout is blinding yellow) since I didn't want to start the new year with such negativity, but my efforts are futile. I was really hoping to start the year employed, but I turned down my JWM/JWB last week. I've been sick so I haven't been able to appreciate the recent snow-filled days. Since college ended in July, loneliness has been poking its ugly head out. Then, there's the "family cycle" that's been keeping me down and out. Even stalking Kasoy Boy's profile on Friendster is not helping me much (if anything, it's making it worse by realizing what I cannot have in life, LoL) *SIGH. I might have to resort to cutting my hair before this week is over to relieve the sadness; no pretty long hair for the two upcoming weddings. Double *SIGH.
I took out Gary's Revive CD to umm...revive me, but realized that "Take Me Out of the Dark" was not on it (I eventually had to turn to his Greatest Hits Volume I album).
I really wish I had the courage to pack my things and move to a faraway place where I can start anew and remove the "excess baggage" I've been carrying all these years. You know what's keeping me alright these days? Oprah's words on Larry King Live in early December; she said that in your 20s are the most confusing times of your life. I agree.
Sunday, January 4, 2004
Backpacking
I had no idea that there are hostels in the Philippines! However, if you look through the site, you'll find out that they're not really hostels. Okay, maybe they are hostels, but they're sosyal hostels. LoL. Not like I have a problem with that since the only thing that's preventing me to go on a backpacking trip is staying in communal spaces with strangers (and having to use icky bathrooms in the process). But I'm really gung-ho now to go on a Philippines backpacking adventure.
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