While watching women at Rustan’s yearly Frequent Shopper sale, I realized that I will never, ever, ever understand why women would spend so much money buying a designer bag for the purpose of holding their money when buying such a bag would leave them with no money at all.
Celebrity sightings of the last weeks (backlog!): Luis Alandi and this other ABS-CBN chick, Mico Aytono, JB Magsaysay, Alice Dixson, and President GMA
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Monday, October 10, 2005
Wow Na!
It always comes up during my job interviews: Filipinos need to have faith in the Philippines more. My theory is if Filipinos would just venture out of Manila more often, then they'll realize how beautiful and precious this country really is. Didn't I say I was idealistic? I mean, if you battle crazy traffic everyday, get sick from all the pollution from PUVs, and everything else that comes with living in the city, then hell, yes, you'll hate this country with a quickness. That's why you need to see what the rest of this country has to offer (aside from Boracay and Palawan, okay?).
I was waiting for a big fiesta to jumpstart my Wow Philippines agenda and alas, the MassKara Festival is coming up. Imagine all the photo-ops with all the colorful costumes! I can think of a few crazy poses to show to Pen already. Imagine all the people you will get to meet! Imagine all the chicken inasal your stomach can take! Imagine seeing a balikbayan all giddy and stuff from finally setting foot in the Visayas region!
I found a travel buddy (who deserves a birthday celebration in Bacolod), and she found another travel buddy, but we need male travel buddies only because our loved ones would feel much better about letting us go if we had some. And please, don't flatter yourselves: I'm all about finding the promdi of my dreams in Bacolod. ;P
Once I start working, I can't venture out of town anymore so I got to do this now (Ale, do you hear me?). I've been here for two months already and my travel destinations have only been to uber exotic places like umm...uhh...The Podium, Shang, Galle, and Gateway (Tagaytay doesn't count since hello, it's only 1.5 hours away plus I was sick pa!). Come on, people! The Philippine DOT needs your pesoses! Promise, if you go, I won't bug you about Ad Congress in Cebu next month! Sige na! :: making sad puppy dog faces ::
I was waiting for a big fiesta to jumpstart my Wow Philippines agenda and alas, the MassKara Festival is coming up. Imagine all the photo-ops with all the colorful costumes! I can think of a few crazy poses to show to Pen already. Imagine all the people you will get to meet! Imagine all the chicken inasal your stomach can take! Imagine seeing a balikbayan all giddy and stuff from finally setting foot in the Visayas region!
I found a travel buddy (who deserves a birthday celebration in Bacolod), and she found another travel buddy, but we need male travel buddies only because our loved ones would feel much better about letting us go if we had some. And please, don't flatter yourselves: I'm all about finding the promdi of my dreams in Bacolod. ;P
Once I start working, I can't venture out of town anymore so I got to do this now (Ale, do you hear me?). I've been here for two months already and my travel destinations have only been to uber exotic places like umm...uhh...The Podium, Shang, Galle, and Gateway (Tagaytay doesn't count since hello, it's only 1.5 hours away plus I was sick pa!). Come on, people! The Philippine DOT needs your pesoses! Promise, if you go, I won't bug you about Ad Congress in Cebu next month! Sige na! :: making sad puppy dog faces ::
Sunday, October 9, 2005
Bloody Hell
I swear, I think God put me on this Earth to be an example to other humans of what is not normal. Oh be quiet, this is a serious entry. ;P
I just want things to normalize again. It's been two years for crying out loud. Two years too long. Although I've been told there's nothing to worry about, I know for a fact that this is not normal. Dealing with it is not fun. And yes, I've considered this as God's way of mocking me yet again. Why else would the cure to this ailment be so closely related to having a lovelife? Of all things! God is truly funny and I'm His favorite daughter to pick on. Hmph!
So, I've known it all along: I'm special. Even I got Tet to say, "Kakaiba ka!" Yes, and don't anyone dare forget it. HeHe!
I just want things to normalize again. It's been two years for crying out loud. Two years too long. Although I've been told there's nothing to worry about, I know for a fact that this is not normal. Dealing with it is not fun. And yes, I've considered this as God's way of mocking me yet again. Why else would the cure to this ailment be so closely related to having a lovelife? Of all things! God is truly funny and I'm His favorite daughter to pick on. Hmph!
So, I've known it all along: I'm special. Even I got Tet to say, "Kakaiba ka!" Yes, and don't anyone dare forget it. HeHe!
Saturday, October 8, 2005
Pump It Up
Last night, Tito refilled the gas tank while we were in Libis. Yes, we filled up at the gas station with the hanging pumps. How high tech is that! HeHe. Anyway, he started talking about how expensive the gas is nowadays and that a full tank now would cost P2,000! Holy moley!
Yes, last night, the little light bulb in my head finally lit up. I completely understand now. P2,000/week is just crazy. "I told you so" would be the right phrase to throw at me. I don't harbor any more ill will towards those who keep telling me that San Mateo is "too far." I have accepted the truth! Hallelujah! LoL.
But of course, much love and respect still go out to those who have made the trek to the boonies to see me, pick me up, and/or drop me off at home. You guys are still the coolest people in my book. If I ever get a pad in Ortigas, you guys get first visiting rights. The softies can wait. ;P
Speaking of the boonies, we didn't have internet connection for the past five days. Apparently, someone had stolen PLDT's copper phone cables (to sell). I didn't think I would ever use this phrase in the Philippines, but dang, that's just plain ghetto. Tsk. Tsk. I hope it doesn't happen again because I seriously had major withdrawals this past week and lugging Papa around the metropolis is just too stressful (says the praning girl). Me and my big problems strike again. HeHe!
Yes, last night, the little light bulb in my head finally lit up. I completely understand now. P2,000/week is just crazy. "I told you so" would be the right phrase to throw at me. I don't harbor any more ill will towards those who keep telling me that San Mateo is "too far." I have accepted the truth! Hallelujah! LoL.
But of course, much love and respect still go out to those who have made the trek to the boonies to see me, pick me up, and/or drop me off at home. You guys are still the coolest people in my book. If I ever get a pad in Ortigas, you guys get first visiting rights. The softies can wait. ;P
Speaking of the boonies, we didn't have internet connection for the past five days. Apparently, someone had stolen PLDT's copper phone cables (to sell). I didn't think I would ever use this phrase in the Philippines, but dang, that's just plain ghetto. Tsk. Tsk. I hope it doesn't happen again because I seriously had major withdrawals this past week and lugging Papa around the metropolis is just too stressful (says the praning girl). Me and my big problems strike again. HeHe!
Thursday, October 6, 2005
Sign Here
Funny how the world works.
Kuya H was right: comments add more information about a topic. It has always been my wish that Haloscan would archive all of my website comments rather than deleting them after a few weeks. Sayang eh. Hence, it made me realize that I need to put back my guestbook on here. Yes, as old school as that may sound, guestbooks are great because they keep a good track of who has been on your site (you're such a geek, MiNA!) and entries never get deleted. Proof?
Here's an entry from November 5, 2003:
it's fun reading your blog mina. hope you find the right job AND guy for you :)
Those words were from none other than Kuya H himself. Who knew that two years later, he would be working on both issues! HaHa! Lesson learned? Be careful what kinds of words you tell someone whether in person, e-mail, or guestbook! You never know when your words will haunt you. ;P
But yes, the laughter should be aimed at me dahil two years later, I still have the same problems. Kaya nga "walang kamatayang career and lovelife" ang tawag, di ba? HeHe. But if Kuya H's predictions are correct from our de-briefing session on Tuesday (yes, nagsama na naman ang mga taong walang social life! LoL), the career problem should be solved soon. At least that's what we're hoping for dahil pagod na ako sa kaka-answer ng mga parehong interview questions and Kuya H is tired of counseling me about my job-hunting woes. Or, baka mas tired yan about being a default driver...but that's related to Project #2 and not Project #1, Kuya. HaHa!
Anywho, sign the guestbook if you've never done so. And if you got the time, become an usi and check out the past entries. The entries from various torpes, Pen, and lost surfers are quite entertaining. Enjoy!
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I saw Dubai on Monday night. Yes, on a Monday night, I was actually out and even watched a movie. Yihee! It's so unusual that it was worth noting. HeHe. Anyway, I should've known better than to listen to all the hype: the movie wasn't all that. Sure, I cried at a couple of scenes, but ho hum, ho hum nonetheless. Plus, contrary to popular belief, it's not a romantic movie. But in case you find yourself in the theatre, pay attention to Claudine's character: who does she remind you of? =) She made me realize na OFW pala ako...sa Pinas lang nga. LoL.
Kuya H was right: comments add more information about a topic. It has always been my wish that Haloscan would archive all of my website comments rather than deleting them after a few weeks. Sayang eh. Hence, it made me realize that I need to put back my guestbook on here. Yes, as old school as that may sound, guestbooks are great because they keep a good track of who has been on your site (you're such a geek, MiNA!) and entries never get deleted. Proof?
Here's an entry from November 5, 2003:
it's fun reading your blog mina. hope you find the right job AND guy for you :)
Those words were from none other than Kuya H himself. Who knew that two years later, he would be working on both issues! HaHa! Lesson learned? Be careful what kinds of words you tell someone whether in person, e-mail, or guestbook! You never know when your words will haunt you. ;P
But yes, the laughter should be aimed at me dahil two years later, I still have the same problems. Kaya nga "walang kamatayang career and lovelife" ang tawag, di ba? HeHe. But if Kuya H's predictions are correct from our de-briefing session on Tuesday (yes, nagsama na naman ang mga taong walang social life! LoL), the career problem should be solved soon. At least that's what we're hoping for dahil pagod na ako sa kaka-answer ng mga parehong interview questions and Kuya H is tired of counseling me about my job-hunting woes. Or, baka mas tired yan about being a default driver...but that's related to Project #2 and not Project #1, Kuya. HaHa!
Anywho, sign the guestbook if you've never done so. And if you got the time, become an usi and check out the past entries. The entries from various torpes, Pen, and lost surfers are quite entertaining. Enjoy!
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I saw Dubai on Monday night. Yes, on a Monday night, I was actually out and even watched a movie. Yihee! It's so unusual that it was worth noting. HeHe. Anyway, I should've known better than to listen to all the hype: the movie wasn't all that. Sure, I cried at a couple of scenes, but ho hum, ho hum nonetheless. Plus, contrary to popular belief, it's not a romantic movie. But in case you find yourself in the theatre, pay attention to Claudine's character: who does she remind you of? =) She made me realize na OFW pala ako...sa Pinas lang nga. LoL.
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