Heroes

I stayed up last night to watch Probe Profiles (which is just a copycat of Ces Drilon's Pipol, IMHO). Am I the only one who thinks that Efren Penafl0rida isn't that bad looking? And his English is actually pretty good based on his CNN Heroes speech. If I were still in Pinas, I'd totally hook him up with one of my WV co-workers.

Hallyu Hooray

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!

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. :)

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!

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!