The Amazing Race is over. As if by coincidence, I horribly missed most of the scenes with the Philippines in them. I hope that just means that God wants me to see the places in person. =)
This was my first time watching the series and I loved it! It made me realize that traveling is really what I want to do; I need to make my backpacking plans a reality. Also, this show proved to me that it would be much better if I could share the trip with someone else. Which of course makes sense: I need to have someone there to take pictures of me! ;P
Anyway, I wanted Chip and Kim to win and I'm glad they did. I was very impressed with Chip when he said in one episode to just give, give, give. According to him, when you do give to the world, you get so much more in return. I need to put that into practice more.
Last month, I asked Pen for advice on what to do about doing someone a favor. She told me not to do it (maldita talaga! LoL), but I did the opposite. It might have been the martyrness in me again, but I owe my good deed to Chip's words of wisdom. HeHe. See? TV is good for you...in small doses. HeHe.
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Monday, September 20, 2004
More of Everything
Comments that have made me smile in the past week:
1) "You should be doing something else."
The majority of people I know have been telling me to be thankful that I have a marketing job right now. Yes, I am quite thankful. However, I just want more and I don't see anything wrong with wanting something better for yourself.
When Co-worker L told me that last week, I felt helluva lot better about the world in general. At least someone I know thinks that I deserve something better; that I have the skills that others would want.
Applied to a different topic: Now why can't the relatives have the same frame of mind and quit barking at me for being single. They always sound like I should just go out with any joe-schmoe for the sake of having a significant other. People, I'm single because I'm waiting for "the good stuff"...wow, by the sound of it, I haven't lost hope. ;P
2) "You're funny."
Good enough to be in "The Last Comic Standing?" Didn't think so. HeHe. Sense of humor is a very tricky thing. I just think that if you get it, you get it. And I'm glad that there's people out there who do get it. Naks.
Life for me right now...isn't sucky. I wouldn't call it sucky because I am blessed on many aspects. I'm not really whining anymore about life. I guess, I'm just yearning for more out of life right now.
1) "You should be doing something else."
The majority of people I know have been telling me to be thankful that I have a marketing job right now. Yes, I am quite thankful. However, I just want more and I don't see anything wrong with wanting something better for yourself.
When Co-worker L told me that last week, I felt helluva lot better about the world in general. At least someone I know thinks that I deserve something better; that I have the skills that others would want.
Applied to a different topic: Now why can't the relatives have the same frame of mind and quit barking at me for being single. They always sound like I should just go out with any joe-schmoe for the sake of having a significant other. People, I'm single because I'm waiting for "the good stuff"...wow, by the sound of it, I haven't lost hope. ;P
2) "You're funny."
Good enough to be in "The Last Comic Standing?" Didn't think so. HeHe. Sense of humor is a very tricky thing. I just think that if you get it, you get it. And I'm glad that there's people out there who do get it. Naks.
Life for me right now...isn't sucky. I wouldn't call it sucky because I am blessed on many aspects. I'm not really whining anymore about life. I guess, I'm just yearning for more out of life right now.
Sunday, September 19, 2004
I Heart Geeks
The Manila relatives left for Houston today. There is now time to feel lonely kaya kinakabahan na ako especially now that the weather has drastically changed. HeHe.
Anyway, a few months ago, I made it clear on here that I am not a geek. Well, I think I might have been lying to myself all this time. Guess where I was on Thursday? I was at the Seattle Conference for Adobe Photoshop Users. I know, I know, but it was work-related, okay? The City paid for it. It wasn't like I used my own money for such a thing. HeHe.
I realized that (okay people, don't laugh) people who can show me tips and tricks on Adobe Photoshop make my day. LoL. Seriously, if you were just staring at me, you would've seen that I got giddier and giddier as the day went on, simply because I was shown how powerful masks, actions, and overlays were. Mababaw talaga ang kaligayahan ng bata. HeHe.
And as if that wasn't enough, I have decided that my next computer will be Mac-based. Kuya Greg showed me the new G5 and yes, I was impressed. HeHe. However, since I need a laptop more than a desktop, I'm trying to decide between an iBook and a Powerbook right now. But since I need to save up for such a thing, I'm salivating over getting an iPod for now. I got to see it in person when I went to Frys for the first time on Saturday. Grabe, that darn thing is cute and I love how it's white and super clean looking.
Geez, what have you people done to me! ;P
Anyway, a few months ago, I made it clear on here that I am not a geek. Well, I think I might have been lying to myself all this time. Guess where I was on Thursday? I was at the Seattle Conference for Adobe Photoshop Users. I know, I know, but it was work-related, okay? The City paid for it. It wasn't like I used my own money for such a thing. HeHe.
I realized that (okay people, don't laugh) people who can show me tips and tricks on Adobe Photoshop make my day. LoL. Seriously, if you were just staring at me, you would've seen that I got giddier and giddier as the day went on, simply because I was shown how powerful masks, actions, and overlays were. Mababaw talaga ang kaligayahan ng bata. HeHe.
And as if that wasn't enough, I have decided that my next computer will be Mac-based. Kuya Greg showed me the new G5 and yes, I was impressed. HeHe. However, since I need a laptop more than a desktop, I'm trying to decide between an iBook and a Powerbook right now. But since I need to save up for such a thing, I'm salivating over getting an iPod for now. I got to see it in person when I went to Frys for the first time on Saturday. Grabe, that darn thing is cute and I love how it's white and super clean looking.
Geez, what have you people done to me! ;P
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Measuring Life
Yes.
That was the answer I got from Ninang when I dropped the "Can I stay in Manila with you for longer than three months?" question on Saturday.
So now, the only obstacle left is the battle between me and my comfort zone.
P10,000 / P55 = $182/month. Traffic. Pollution. Being always praning of getting hold-upped, kidnapped, etc. Dirty public restrooms. ATMs that are hard to find. Feminine pads that are way too small and have no leak protection. Image-conscious citizens. Floods. Heat and humidity. Lack of order. No clean tap water. No hot tap water. Ipis, butiki, langgam, lamok, oh my. No health insurance. Not finding pants that fit.
Those are my biggest worries. Pero sabihin na natin na I have "everything" here in Seattle. Satisfied ba ako? Hindi naman, di ba? Hindi basta madami kang meron eh ibig sabihin na maligaya ka na. There are truly some things money can't buy.
I guess the solution is not to think in terms of money. Better yet, I should say not think in terms of money that I'm not getting. Let's see...P10,000. Out na ang obsession with Kamiseta. Starbucks will only be used for wi-fi purposes and not for drinks. Chalk magazine is P75 lang naman. I've come to terms with not having a car; mas mageenjoy ako sa MRT kesa naman being stuck on EDSA for four hours trying to get from say, Pasay to Quezon City. As far as friends naman, you don't need money for that. Kung magkaibigan lang kayo kasi may pera ang isa't isa, eh di hindi na yon totoong friendship. Tiyaka, hindi naman talaga ako nagpapautang or nagpapauto eh kaya it doesn't matter kung may pera ako or wala. LoL.
March 2005. March 1, 2005 is the end of my 6-month probation status as a "new" full-time employee at Job #1; March 17, 2005 is my one year anniversary. What "sign" did I receive on Saturday after asking Ninang The Question? She told me that they're going to Boracay at the end of March next year (before the start of the peak season). I've never been to Boracay; I've always wanted to go; What a sweet Welcome Back party it would be.
So, who thinks I have enough courage to pull this plan off? Promise, no hard feelings. The online voting polls are now open. HeHe.
That was the answer I got from Ninang when I dropped the "Can I stay in Manila with you for longer than three months?" question on Saturday.
So now, the only obstacle left is the battle between me and my comfort zone.
P10,000 / P55 = $182/month. Traffic. Pollution. Being always praning of getting hold-upped, kidnapped, etc. Dirty public restrooms. ATMs that are hard to find. Feminine pads that are way too small and have no leak protection. Image-conscious citizens. Floods. Heat and humidity. Lack of order. No clean tap water. No hot tap water. Ipis, butiki, langgam, lamok, oh my. No health insurance. Not finding pants that fit.
Those are my biggest worries. Pero sabihin na natin na I have "everything" here in Seattle. Satisfied ba ako? Hindi naman, di ba? Hindi basta madami kang meron eh ibig sabihin na maligaya ka na. There are truly some things money can't buy.
I guess the solution is not to think in terms of money. Better yet, I should say not think in terms of money that I'm not getting. Let's see...P10,000. Out na ang obsession with Kamiseta. Starbucks will only be used for wi-fi purposes and not for drinks. Chalk magazine is P75 lang naman. I've come to terms with not having a car; mas mageenjoy ako sa MRT kesa naman being stuck on EDSA for four hours trying to get from say, Pasay to Quezon City. As far as friends naman, you don't need money for that. Kung magkaibigan lang kayo kasi may pera ang isa't isa, eh di hindi na yon totoong friendship. Tiyaka, hindi naman talaga ako nagpapautang or nagpapauto eh kaya it doesn't matter kung may pera ako or wala. LoL.
March 2005. March 1, 2005 is the end of my 6-month probation status as a "new" full-time employee at Job #1; March 17, 2005 is my one year anniversary. What "sign" did I receive on Saturday after asking Ninang The Question? She told me that they're going to Boracay at the end of March next year (before the start of the peak season). I've never been to Boracay; I've always wanted to go; What a sweet Welcome Back party it would be.
So, who thinks I have enough courage to pull this plan off? Promise, no hard feelings. The online voting polls are now open. HeHe.
Thursday, September 9, 2004
Baby Got Back
I watched My Sassy Girl again tonight. Regardless of how many times I've seen any one of my chick flick DVDs, I always manage to cry my eyes out. Feel na feel ata. HeHe.
On an unrelated topic, I think I finally do trust God with my lovelife. Whenever I try to lie to myself and say "Puwede na," eventhough deep in my heart I know it's not what I truly want, He always makes sure that I don't give in to the temptation. LoL. He definitely has my back. Someone had also suggested to me that I should start praying for my future significant other. I haven't really done it before because I feel like I'm really burdening God by asking for too much from Him (HaHa!), but I think I'll start doing so anyway. Let's see if He will take me seriously na. =D
On an unrelated topic, I think I finally do trust God with my lovelife. Whenever I try to lie to myself and say "Puwede na," eventhough deep in my heart I know it's not what I truly want, He always makes sure that I don't give in to the temptation. LoL. He definitely has my back. Someone had also suggested to me that I should start praying for my future significant other. I haven't really done it before because I feel like I'm really burdening God by asking for too much from Him (HaHa!), but I think I'll start doing so anyway. Let's see if He will take me seriously na. =D
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