A yearly tradition. Patterned after my 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 posts...
...I bought an Ipod Docking Station with CD player. Hard to find in the Philippines. I had to order via Amazon.
...I bought an LCD TV - Samsung Series 3. 22"
...I celebrated my second-year-anniversary at my current job
...I had a technically new position/role at work
...I explored Anawangin
...I explored Singapore
...I explored Corregidor
...I explored Caramoan
...I explored Calaguas
...I explored Palaui
...I explored El Nido (dream destination)
...I explored Ilocos
...I conquered Sagada
...I conquered CDO and Camiguin - I tried white-water rafting!
...I joined a travel group as a solo traveller - and repeated that
...I got myself travel buddies for my ultimate dream destination - Europe
...I stopped going to the gym (blame it on the office benefits). Hence I gained weight. This is my fattest phase ever. I am hating myself in pictures. My ultimate goal this 2011 is weight loss!
...I got more interested in make-up.
...I attended weddings. I learned how stressful it can be
...I got an unwanted Inaanak. I hate it how people disregard the essence of being a Ninang and limits it to the "ability to give gifts" criteria.
...Tophermic died. A tragedy.
...Our cat, Moshi, died. Heartbreaking.
...I completed the Simbang Gabi - the madaling araw edition
...I started my 30 before 30 list (still stuck with #15)
...I started my travel blog.
Overall, 2010 has been a year of surprise challenges but everything turned out well. Cheers to 2011!
Showing posts with label Musings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Musings. Show all posts
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Hair History
Pretty much all my life, I have this fizzy unruly curly hair. I had my hair straightened at the neighborhood parlor when I was in high school; but it lasted for a week - I kept on tying my hair so the straight-ness did not last long. I never tried permanently straightening it again. Even when cellophane was big in high school and rebonding was a huge hit during college, it did not interest me. I always had this feeling that my hair would turn out like a walis-tambo when straightened. Eeeeeek.
I decided to lose the bangs when I entered college but the ponytail stayed. there was not much to do with it so I had always had it trimmed in the neighborhood parlor - Php 50 back then, now 70. Then came the era of Reyes Haircutters where I could have a shampoo + haircut + blowdry for Php 50.
I decided to do something during my 4th year in college - I cut my hair short. I had long hair since the 4th grade so it was a serious decision. Since it was a big step, I decided I would do this right and I would have my hair cut in Ricky Reyes in SM North. The price of a haircut was steep for a student's budget - Php 180. I braved to go inside the salon and had my hair cut short. I planned to go back to the Reyes Haircutters when I had to trim it but my mom really liked my haircut - so she offered to sponsor my quarterly haircuts in Ricky Reyes.
The hairdressers/haircutters just love upselling stuff to me. They always suggest that I SHOULD color my hair and I SHOULD have my hair rebonded. Then they move to suggesting that I SHOULD let them trim my eyebrows. I never took any of their suggestions. First, it was an unnecessary expense. Second, I actually like my curly hair. The white streaked curly hair is a family trait that I actually like. So back off. There were times that I found their upselling so darn irritating and borderline rude that I start to ignore them and pray they don't do anything weird during the haircut.
I soon outgrew my short hair and returned to having a long hair in a ponytail when I started working.I decided to try out David's Salon with Sarah. I paid Php 295 for a haircut. It was okay - well, that's because you can't really do anything with my hair. When I changed employers, I learned that there were expensive haircuts *gulp*. You could say that some of my officemates had a taste for the salon of expensive haircuts and I was swayed to try some of them out.
I tried Regine's in The Link - Php 300. The salon was the most upscale I've been in so I felt so VIP during my two haircuts there. Cuts were nice but of course, my hair was blah as usual.
I decided to bring the bangs back and I wanted to do it big time. I saved up for a Tony and Guy haircut. The women's haircut of a senior stylist there costs a raging Php 750. Of course I did my research and learned that the customers still tip the hairstylist and the assistants (but I didn't do that because I am just kuripot). I printed out pics of haircuts with side-swept bangs and requested for such. But the hairstylist did not agree with me - he said my hair is not amendable with that type of hairstyle. I was given bangs of some kind but not the kind that I want. But *ding ding ding*, I liked the layered cut he did to my hair. My curls looked...soft yet still curled.
But I had not given up my desire to have bangs again. So I frequently read forums and learned about Piandre. I had my hair cut for Php 380 - still pricey but it was relatively inexpensive. Still no bangs. I decided to try out Park Jun - which cost Php 800/ haircut from a senior stylist. The stylist said that if he gives me bangs, i had to blow dry everyday. I lied and I said yes, I can do that. teeee heeee. He cut me side-swept bangs but it was still not the style I wanted. *sigh*
Yesterday, after five months of no haircut, I just felt the need to get my locks trimmed. I decided to go back to Tony & Guy but I opted for a junior hairstylist this time - Php 650/haircut. I reiterated my want for bangs - she said okay - but she did not do it. MEH. I kinda gave up on it on the end and I didn't bother reminding her. But I like the waves of my curls now.
Maybe there is this placebo effect ongoing when I get an expensive haircut. It provides this boost of self-confidence. I feel like my locks are more manageable and the curls are well-defined. I get compliments and I've been asked many times where I had my perm done. :P I feel like it moves more nicely. My sisters still tell me that is really no difference but I feel otherwise. Also, the upscale salons do not hardsell any of their services. All of them still offered to rebond my hair at the start. But when I decline, they leave it at that. No more pangungulit. It makes the salon experience more enjoyable.
Nope, I don't remember all the names of the hairdressers. But getting a haircut has become quite an adventure over the years. I just feel like writing about it tonight.
And I still love my white-hair streaked curly hair!
I decided to lose the bangs when I entered college but the ponytail stayed. there was not much to do with it so I had always had it trimmed in the neighborhood parlor - Php 50 back then, now 70. Then came the era of Reyes Haircutters where I could have a shampoo + haircut + blowdry for Php 50.
I decided to do something during my 4th year in college - I cut my hair short. I had long hair since the 4th grade so it was a serious decision. Since it was a big step, I decided I would do this right and I would have my hair cut in Ricky Reyes in SM North. The price of a haircut was steep for a student's budget - Php 180. I braved to go inside the salon and had my hair cut short. I planned to go back to the Reyes Haircutters when I had to trim it but my mom really liked my haircut - so she offered to sponsor my quarterly haircuts in Ricky Reyes.
The hairdressers/haircutters just love upselling stuff to me. They always suggest that I SHOULD color my hair and I SHOULD have my hair rebonded. Then they move to suggesting that I SHOULD let them trim my eyebrows. I never took any of their suggestions. First, it was an unnecessary expense. Second, I actually like my curly hair. The white streaked curly hair is a family trait that I actually like. So back off. There were times that I found their upselling so darn irritating and borderline rude that I start to ignore them and pray they don't do anything weird during the haircut.
I soon outgrew my short hair and returned to having a long hair in a ponytail when I started working.I decided to try out David's Salon with Sarah. I paid Php 295 for a haircut. It was okay - well, that's because you can't really do anything with my hair. When I changed employers, I learned that there were expensive haircuts *gulp*. You could say that some of my officemates had a taste for the salon of expensive haircuts and I was swayed to try some of them out.
I tried Regine's in The Link - Php 300. The salon was the most upscale I've been in so I felt so VIP during my two haircuts there. Cuts were nice but of course, my hair was blah as usual.
I decided to bring the bangs back and I wanted to do it big time. I saved up for a Tony and Guy haircut. The women's haircut of a senior stylist there costs a raging Php 750. Of course I did my research and learned that the customers still tip the hairstylist and the assistants (but I didn't do that because I am just kuripot). I printed out pics of haircuts with side-swept bangs and requested for such. But the hairstylist did not agree with me - he said my hair is not amendable with that type of hairstyle. I was given bangs of some kind but not the kind that I want. But *ding ding ding*, I liked the layered cut he did to my hair. My curls looked...soft yet still curled.
But I had not given up my desire to have bangs again. So I frequently read forums and learned about Piandre. I had my hair cut for Php 380 - still pricey but it was relatively inexpensive. Still no bangs. I decided to try out Park Jun - which cost Php 800/ haircut from a senior stylist. The stylist said that if he gives me bangs, i had to blow dry everyday. I lied and I said yes, I can do that. teeee heeee. He cut me side-swept bangs but it was still not the style I wanted. *sigh*
Yesterday, after five months of no haircut, I just felt the need to get my locks trimmed. I decided to go back to Tony & Guy but I opted for a junior hairstylist this time - Php 650/haircut. I reiterated my want for bangs - she said okay - but she did not do it. MEH. I kinda gave up on it on the end and I didn't bother reminding her. But I like the waves of my curls now.
Maybe there is this placebo effect ongoing when I get an expensive haircut. It provides this boost of self-confidence. I feel like my locks are more manageable and the curls are well-defined. I get compliments and I've been asked many times where I had my perm done. :P I feel like it moves more nicely. My sisters still tell me that is really no difference but I feel otherwise. Also, the upscale salons do not hardsell any of their services. All of them still offered to rebond my hair at the start. But when I decline, they leave it at that. No more pangungulit. It makes the salon experience more enjoyable.
Nope, I don't remember all the names of the hairdressers. But getting a haircut has become quite an adventure over the years. I just feel like writing about it tonight.
And I still love my white-hair streaked curly hair!
Monday, January 04, 2010
2009...The Year When...
Patterned after my 2008, 2007 and 2006 posts.
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...I bought a new laptop (after four years)
...I bought an underwater camera
...I celebrated my one-year-anniversary at my current job
...I started to sponsor a child
...I explored Coron, Palawan
...I explored Bolinao, Pangasinan
...I explored Batad, Ifugao
...I explored Bohol
...I explored Cebu (from Bantayan Island to Kawasan Falls)
...I explored Mount Pinatubo
...I got really interested in Traveling
...I spent more time (and more money) with my family
...I became proud again to be a FIlipino
...I became active in investing
...I took stock trading classes
...I started to go to the gym
...I started to relearn badminton
...I discovered that YouTube is a music haven (not just a video haven)
...I discovered the beauty of shopping online (Ebay, Multiply)
...I started to use my credit card for online transactions
...I got addicted with Plants vs. Zombies.
...I watched movies. Lots of movies.
...I started musing more seriously about the future (talk about quarter-life crisis)
Amen to 2009. I am very thankful to be alive. We had lots of deaths and tragedies last year (local and international).
I am uber-excited to explore 2010! Welcome 2010!
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...I bought a new laptop (after four years)
...I bought an underwater camera
...I celebrated my one-year-anniversary at my current job
...I started to sponsor a child
...I explored Coron, Palawan
...I explored Bolinao, Pangasinan
...I explored Batad, Ifugao
...I explored Bohol
...I explored Cebu (from Bantayan Island to Kawasan Falls)
...I explored Mount Pinatubo
...I got really interested in Traveling
...I spent more time (and more money) with my family
...I became proud again to be a FIlipino
...I became active in investing
...I took stock trading classes
...I started to go to the gym
...I started to relearn badminton
...I discovered that YouTube is a music haven (not just a video haven)
...I discovered the beauty of shopping online (Ebay, Multiply)
...I started to use my credit card for online transactions
...I got addicted with Plants vs. Zombies.
...I watched movies. Lots of movies.
...I started musing more seriously about the future (talk about quarter-life crisis)
Amen to 2009. I am very thankful to be alive. We had lots of deaths and tragedies last year (local and international).
I am uber-excited to explore 2010! Welcome 2010!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
The Queen
Nine years
The worst thieves are not found in the streets.
I wonder how the history books will describe our country during her nine years of reign. What's the greatest achievement of this so-called government during all this time.
I wonder how her Wikipedia page will list all the scandals during her time.
I wonder how will the elementary history books describe her.
I wonder if her grandkids would be proud to have her as a Lola.
I wonder what will be written under 2001-2010 Philippine History. No, Pacman is not her achievement.
I bet all those so-called achievement will be blurred compared to all the scandals and shame that was brought to this country.I do hope those 57 lives won't be forgotten.
I wonder how she sleeps at night.
Probably because we let her sleep anyway.
Nine freaking years.
The worst thieves are not found in the streets.
They can steal all they want.
But that will not buy that entrance ticket to heaven.
The worst thieves are not found in the streets.
I wonder how the history books will describe our country during her nine years of reign. What's the greatest achievement of this so-called government during all this time.
I wonder how her Wikipedia page will list all the scandals during her time.
I wonder how will the elementary history books describe her.
I wonder if her grandkids would be proud to have her as a Lola.
I wonder what will be written under 2001-2010 Philippine History. No, Pacman is not her achievement.
I bet all those so-called achievement will be blurred compared to all the scandals and shame that was brought to this country.I do hope those 57 lives won't be forgotten.
I wonder how she sleeps at night.
Probably because we let her sleep anyway.
Nine freaking years.
The worst thieves are not found in the streets.
They can steal all they want.
But that will not buy that entrance ticket to heaven.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Tying a Yellow Ribbon
This will be just one of the many blog entries in the internet paying tribute to Tita Cory Aquino.
We are not related, we are not close. But I call her "Tita Cory". And she also allows the rest of the world to call her such.
I was 19 months when the EDSA revolution took place in 1986. I was too young to recall any memories. I appreciate the freedom of speech in this country. But I cannot compare the difference between living during and after Martial Law. I can only rely on the stories of those who lived and appreciated the EDSA 1986. I remember Cory in the history textbooks. I remember that she revised the law where the default is a marriage of absolute instead of conjugal property. That's it.
I did not know she was a housewife before she became president. I did not know she majored in French. I did not know she has five kids. I did not know she was featured in TIME three times. I did not know that the 1986 EDSA Revolution inspired countries like China, Germany and East Timor. And I did not know that she helped and touched a lot of people. That much. A LOT. That crowd in her funeral speaks for itself.
Cory also speaks good English. Classy English. Unlike all the other presidents.
Some random thoughts on the Cory events:
-I got goosebumps watching that Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo. I got tears watching APO singing the Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo during the final service.
- Bong Bong Marcos looks like his dad. Should he run for president, people will remember his dad.
- Imee Marcos looks like she feels she can be shot anytime when she was at Manila Cathedral.
- Manila Cathedral is a very pretty church. Parang nasa ibang bansa yung ibang shots.
- Marcos children paying their respect to Cory was chilling, in a good way.
- I never saw James give Kris a hug or comforting pat during the entire time.
- That ABS-CBS thanks Cory commercial was overcooked. Bad acting involved.
- Semi-stalked the profiles of the Cory Apos in Facebook and Friendster (Yes, I opened my Friendster account)
- Kaloka: Ted Failon asked Jiggy Cruz: Napakilala mo ba sa Lola mo girlfriend mo? Answer: Yes po, yung una kong girlfriend
- Kaloka ulet: asked Jiggy Cruz: So, Jiggy, do you have any plans of having your own family na? Answer: No, not soon. Personal questions to the grandkids ha.
- Watch those YouTube videos on 1986 EDSA. Feel the passion. Appreciate the freedom. And laugh at the hairstyles.
- The Kris Aquino interviews made me cry. Really. And I wasn't expecting to shed tears.
- Lea Salonga singing Bayan Ko was eerie, in a good way.
GMA cut short her USA trip and hopped into a plane to go back in time for Cory's funeral. She spent 10 minutes in Manila Cathedral. She went out of her way to go somewhere where clearly, she was not welcome. And she can't even brag her accomplishments in USA.
The internet world is also grieving: Find the yellow ribbons.
With too much ugly politics in our country, it is good to be reminded that there were people who believed in our country. I hope something good and progressive comes out of this. I never thought that our country could grieve so much for a president.
Thanks to Tita Cory, we can blog freely.
I never felt more prouder being a Filipino.
We are not related, we are not close. But I call her "Tita Cory". And she also allows the rest of the world to call her such.
I was 19 months when the EDSA revolution took place in 1986. I was too young to recall any memories. I appreciate the freedom of speech in this country. But I cannot compare the difference between living during and after Martial Law. I can only rely on the stories of those who lived and appreciated the EDSA 1986. I remember Cory in the history textbooks. I remember that she revised the law where the default is a marriage of absolute instead of conjugal property. That's it.
I did not know she was a housewife before she became president. I did not know she majored in French. I did not know she has five kids. I did not know she was featured in TIME three times. I did not know that the 1986 EDSA Revolution inspired countries like China, Germany and East Timor. And I did not know that she helped and touched a lot of people. That much. A LOT. That crowd in her funeral speaks for itself.
Cory also speaks good English. Classy English. Unlike all the other presidents.
Some random thoughts on the Cory events:
-I got goosebumps watching that Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo. I got tears watching APO singing the Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo during the final service.
- Bong Bong Marcos looks like his dad. Should he run for president, people will remember his dad.
- Imee Marcos looks like she feels she can be shot anytime when she was at Manila Cathedral.
- Manila Cathedral is a very pretty church. Parang nasa ibang bansa yung ibang shots.
- Marcos children paying their respect to Cory was chilling, in a good way.
- I never saw James give Kris a hug or comforting pat during the entire time.
- That ABS-CBS thanks Cory commercial was overcooked. Bad acting involved.
- Semi-stalked the profiles of the Cory Apos in Facebook and Friendster (Yes, I opened my Friendster account)
- Kaloka: Ted Failon asked Jiggy Cruz: Napakilala mo ba sa Lola mo girlfriend mo? Answer: Yes po, yung una kong girlfriend
- Kaloka ulet:
- Watch those YouTube videos on 1986 EDSA. Feel the passion. Appreciate the freedom. And laugh at the hairstyles.
- The Kris Aquino interviews made me cry. Really. And I wasn't expecting to shed tears.
- Lea Salonga singing Bayan Ko was eerie, in a good way.
GMA cut short her USA trip and hopped into a plane to go back in time for Cory's funeral. She spent 10 minutes in Manila Cathedral. She went out of her way to go somewhere where clearly, she was not welcome. And she can't even brag her accomplishments in USA.
The internet world is also grieving: Find the yellow ribbons.
With too much ugly politics in our country, it is good to be reminded that there were people who believed in our country. I hope something good and progressive comes out of this. I never thought that our country could grieve so much for a president.
Thanks to Tita Cory, we can blog freely.
I never felt more prouder being a Filipino.
Monday, September 01, 2008
2008 Outing: Day 5 (Back to Reality)
The final chapter.
Lessons/ Tips/ Realizations:
1. Set a time for searching the money changer offering the best forex rate... especially if you're traveling with accountants.
2. Bring a pocket calculator. Uber-convenience strategy.
3. Utilize the group-check-in. Make sure there are guys in the group. Their baggage is less less less heavy.
4. Buy a luggage bag. With wheels. Wheels are the ultimate anti-shoulder pain support.
5. Bring water... especially in countries where water is like gold... like HK.
Whew! It was a really tiring trip (and a really tiring post). I declared a self-declared holiday the next day (hahahahaha). And I got the call that presented an opportunity.
I'm cutting this post short. Neway, expired na yung event. Nyahahaha.
Lessons/ Tips/ Realizations:
1. Set a time for searching the money changer offering the best forex rate... especially if you're traveling with accountants.
2. Bring a pocket calculator. Uber-convenience strategy.
3. Utilize the group-check-in. Make sure there are guys in the group. Their baggage is less less less heavy.
4. Buy a luggage bag. With wheels. Wheels are the ultimate anti-shoulder pain support.
5. Bring water... especially in countries where water is like gold... like HK.
Whew! It was a really tiring trip (and a really tiring post). I declared a self-declared holiday the next day (hahahahaha). And I got the call that presented an opportunity.
I'm cutting this post short. Neway, expired na yung event. Nyahahaha.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Ma'am/Sir
Did it ever happen to you?
You walk inside a restaurant/shop/store alone and the greeting person greets you enthusiastically with:
Good morning Ma'am/Sir!
Hey,pal... are you confused? Can't you see? I'm a girl. And it also happens even if you are with a bunch of friends and you are all girls. The "Sir" is still there in the greeting. I can understand being greeted "Good morning" in the afternoon. How come they dont say "Good morning/afternoon ma'am/sir".
No. I'm not angry. I'm just... amused. ^___^
You walk inside a restaurant/shop/store alone and the greeting person greets you enthusiastically with:
Good morning Ma'am/Sir!
Hey,pal... are you confused? Can't you see? I'm a girl. And it also happens even if you are with a bunch of friends and you are all girls. The "Sir" is still there in the greeting. I can understand being greeted "Good morning" in the afternoon. How come they dont say "Good morning/afternoon ma'am/sir".
No. I'm not angry. I'm just... amused. ^___^
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
2007... The Year When...
...I bought a new phone
...I moved back to my house
...I took the Certified Internal Auditor's Exam
...I stayed awake for 34 hours straight...working
...I went to PALAWAN! (Yay!)
...I discovered the beauty and enjoyment of Zuma, Bookworm Adventures, and Mystery Case
...both my parents turned 50
...started to really like my work
...started to really hate my work
...my dog died
...turned 23
There goes 2007. Welcome 2008!
...I moved back to my house
...I took the Certified Internal Auditor's Exam
...I stayed awake for 34 hours straight...working
...I went to PALAWAN! (Yay!)
...I discovered the beauty and enjoyment of Zuma, Bookworm Adventures, and Mystery Case
...both my parents turned 50
...started to really like my work
...started to really hate my work
...my dog died
...turned 23
There goes 2007. Welcome 2008!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Pathetic Presidents
At least Erap really won his presidency.
GMA cheated.
So how come Erap's the only one in jail?
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The circus is in session again.
Or more like, another telenovela starring our elected officials.
Only, this telenovela has no heroes.
GMA cheated.
So how come Erap's the only one in jail?
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The circus is in session again.
Or more like, another telenovela starring our elected officials.
Only, this telenovela has no heroes.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Busy vs. Slack
Slack
1. There's people in the office.
2. By the time you arrive at the office, all the seats are taken.
3. The Internet is the primary source of entertainment.
4. No ovetime nor reimbursements in your payslip.
5. You can still see the sun when you go home after work. At least, sunset, hindi na sunrise.
6. You have time to watch the movies, but you don't have the money to watch them.
7. It only takes you one minute to make your time report.
8. There's nothing to do.
Busy
1. You don't see your officemates during the day.
2. At daytime, there's a lot of free seats. By nighttime, all the seats are taken.
3. There's no time for entertainment.
4. Your pay almost doubles because of overtime pay and reimbursements.
5. You can see the sun coming up when you go home after work. Hello sunrise.
6. You don't know thw movies. You don't know the TV. You just know your deadline.
7. You have a complicated time report. You don't have time to do it. You ask others to do it for you.
8. There's no one to do it.
1. There's people in the office.
2. By the time you arrive at the office, all the seats are taken.
3. The Internet is the primary source of entertainment.
4. No ovetime nor reimbursements in your payslip.
5. You can still see the sun when you go home after work. At least, sunset, hindi na sunrise.
6. You have time to watch the movies, but you don't have the money to watch them.
7. It only takes you one minute to make your time report.
8. There's nothing to do.
Busy
1. You don't see your officemates during the day.
2. At daytime, there's a lot of free seats. By nighttime, all the seats are taken.
3. There's no time for entertainment.
4. Your pay almost doubles because of overtime pay and reimbursements.
5. You can see the sun coming up when you go home after work. Hello sunrise.
6. You don't know thw movies. You don't know the TV. You just know your deadline.
7. You have a complicated time report. You don't have time to do it. You ask others to do it for you.
8. There's no one to do it.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
The Green Green Grass of Home
I'm home. Home sweet home. I love Home!
Masaya sa tunay na bahay. Ngayon ko lang na-a-appreciate ng lubusan.
May pagkain na pag-gising.
May pagkain pag-uwi mo.
May ulam na hindi palagi delata at pinirito.
May aso na sumasalubong sayo.
May pusa kang malalaro.
May mga instrumento kang matutugtog.
May telepono na pang-internet.
May damo sa likod ng bahay.
Hindi ikaw ang naglilinis ng CR.
Hindi ikaw ang naglalabas ng basura.
Hindi ikaw ang nagbabayad ng kuryente at tubig.
Hindi mo gastos ang pagkain mo.
Okay lang mag-ingay magpasawalang-hanggan.
May cable at malinaw ang TV.
At iyong-iyo ang buong kwarto mo.
I love Home!
I survived the first month of the year without asking for any allowance! Hahahaha! Paid for my rent, my expenses, and of course... saved some. Wala nga lang pang-shopping. Pwede naman pala ako mabuhay sa sweldo ko lamang. Hihihihihi.
Masaya sa tunay na bahay. Ngayon ko lang na-a-appreciate ng lubusan.
May pagkain na pag-gising.
May pagkain pag-uwi mo.
May ulam na hindi palagi delata at pinirito.
May aso na sumasalubong sayo.
May pusa kang malalaro.
May mga instrumento kang matutugtog.
May telepono na pang-internet.
May damo sa likod ng bahay.
Hindi ikaw ang naglilinis ng CR.
Hindi ikaw ang naglalabas ng basura.
Hindi ikaw ang nagbabayad ng kuryente at tubig.
Hindi mo gastos ang pagkain mo.
Okay lang mag-ingay magpasawalang-hanggan.
May cable at malinaw ang TV.
At iyong-iyo ang buong kwarto mo.
I love Home!
I survived the first month of the year without asking for any allowance! Hahahaha! Paid for my rent, my expenses, and of course... saved some. Wala nga lang pang-shopping. Pwede naman pala ako mabuhay sa sweldo ko lamang. Hihihihihi.
Monday, January 01, 2007
2006 The year when
...I graduated
...I got my CPA license
...moved out of the house (well, not entirely)
...started real work
...spent half of my non-expendable savings
...my gadgets had their first birthdays
...our dog had its first birthday
...cooked to feed myself...daily
...bathed in cold water...daily
...I renewed my driver's license which I don't use
...turned 22
You realize that you have a new chapter in your life when you create a new folder in
your "My Pictures" folder.
I just created a new folder under "My Pictures" named SGV.
A big year. Cheers to 2006, welcome 2007!
...I got my CPA license
...moved out of the house (well, not entirely)
...started real work
...spent half of my non-expendable savings
...my gadgets had their first birthdays
...our dog had its first birthday
...cooked to feed myself...daily
...bathed in cold water...daily
...I renewed my driver's license which I don't use
...turned 22
You realize that you have a new chapter in your life when you create a new folder in
your "My Pictures" folder.
I just created a new folder under "My Pictures" named SGV.
A big year. Cheers to 2006, welcome 2007!
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Moving
Due to the forthcoming late hours required by my work, I've decided to "join the bandwagon" and rent a place in Makati; 5/7 days a week for the next six months. The Ayala-Tandang Sora taxi fare costs too much, and I am scared to ride the bus late at night. So the logical step, is to rent a place nearby.
The apartment reminded me of the one we lived in Pandacan when I was a kid. But our rent back then was only Php1,500 per month. Now that Php 1,500 is less than my share our rent expense for one month.
And the adjustments I'll have make...I guess I'll have to learn to how to cook. I mean really cook. I don't think I can live with fried stuff and itlog na maalat for six months. Then I'll have to adjust to the fact that I will have roomates. There will be no food when I wake up and there won't be food when I get home.
Well, that's growing up. That's life. I'll start growing up tomorrow.
The apartment reminded me of the one we lived in Pandacan when I was a kid. But our rent back then was only Php1,500 per month. Now that Php 1,500 is less than my share our rent expense for one month.
And the adjustments I'll have make...I guess I'll have to learn to how to cook. I mean really cook. I don't think I can live with fried stuff and itlog na maalat for six months. Then I'll have to adjust to the fact that I will have roomates. There will be no food when I wake up and there won't be food when I get home.
Well, that's growing up. That's life. I'll start growing up tomorrow.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Camera Clicks
August 11.
Happy First Birthday my everdearest Digital Camera!
Canon POwerShot A520.
This is the fruit of 80% of my OJT Money and my 2005 January-August 11 savings.
History: My parents were doubtful when I told them I was gonna spend my OJT money on a digital camera. But of course, I convinced then eventually. Plus I told them it would be a birthday gift for myself. It took me almost 5 months researching about digicam models, brands, specs, accessories and where the cheap buys are.
My mother accompanied me to Quiapo to find Henry's (the shop where I bought it). Nakakapraning mag-ikot sa Quiapo na may dalang 1X,XXX.
My digicam also became my constant accessory, along with its spare batteries. Hindi na nga lang ngayong review. Madaming magnanakaw sa Maynila eh.
Lessons Learned:
1. Since you own the camera, you are apprehensive to the people handling your camera. Hence, you end up taking the pictures to avoid mishandlers of your camera.
2. If you took good pictures, you will asked to upload those pictures.
3. If you took bad pictures, you will be asked to take another shot- or worse, be blamed for the bad shot.
4. You learn to appreciate inanimate objects. 5. Your "My Pictures" folder occupies a space almost as large as your "My Music" folder. Almost 5GB for me.
Good or bad, I'm still having fun with it!
I guess the warranty expires today.
I hope I can buy a new one in 24 months.
Or someone will buy one for me in 24 months.
Or I will win one in 24 months.
Happy First Birthday my everdearest Digital Camera!
Canon POwerShot A520.
This is the fruit of 80% of my OJT Money and my 2005 January-August 11 savings.
History: My parents were doubtful when I told them I was gonna spend my OJT money on a digital camera. But of course, I convinced then eventually. Plus I told them it would be a birthday gift for myself. It took me almost 5 months researching about digicam models, brands, specs, accessories and where the cheap buys are.
My mother accompanied me to Quiapo to find Henry's (the shop where I bought it). Nakakapraning mag-ikot sa Quiapo na may dalang 1X,XXX.
My digicam also became my constant accessory, along with its spare batteries. Hindi na nga lang ngayong review. Madaming magnanakaw sa Maynila eh.
Lessons Learned:
1. Since you own the camera, you are apprehensive to the people handling your camera. Hence, you end up taking the pictures to avoid mishandlers of your camera.
2. If you took good pictures, you will asked to upload those pictures.
3. If you took bad pictures, you will be asked to take another shot- or worse, be blamed for the bad shot.
4. You learn to appreciate inanimate objects. 5. Your "My Pictures" folder occupies a space almost as large as your "My Music" folder. Almost 5GB for me.
Good or bad, I'm still having fun with it!
I guess the warranty expires today.
I hope I can buy a new one in 24 months.
Or someone will buy one for me in 24 months.
Or I will win one in 24 months.
Friday, January 13, 2006
Prelude Number 13 in BAminor
Friday the 13th strikes.
Got a crappy grade in my Business Law and Taxation quiz. Passing, but crappy nevertheless.
Just as I was going home, rain came down. Hard rain. I just realized I didn't bring my umbrella today. I brought it last Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and yesterday. And the clouds decided that it should rain today. So now, I'm stuck here in BA, waiting for the rain to stop.
I know it's not really that bad. But when you've got a two-week old cold, every feeling/sentiment about everything just intensifies. I just hope nothing goes too wrong on my way home.
So there's my update for the week.
Oh yeah, Happy Birthday Dyan B. :D :)
Got a crappy grade in my Business Law and Taxation quiz. Passing, but crappy nevertheless.
Just as I was going home, rain came down. Hard rain. I just realized I didn't bring my umbrella today. I brought it last Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and yesterday. And the clouds decided that it should rain today. So now, I'm stuck here in BA, waiting for the rain to stop.
I know it's not really that bad. But when you've got a two-week old cold, every feeling/sentiment about everything just intensifies. I just hope nothing goes too wrong on my way home.
So there's my update for the week.
Oh yeah, Happy Birthday Dyan B. :D :)
Saturday, January 07, 2006
2005 and 2006
2005 lessons/ realizations/ insights:
Zuma Tip: Just because nobody understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.Hehehehehe..
Ang hindi tumaba nung bakasyon, hindi masaya ang bakasyon.
I'd rather be busy than do nothing.
No man is an island. At some point, no matter how independent we are, we will need someone for something.
Ayoko ng mga paputok. Mausok tuwing New Year. Mahirap huminga. Hazard pa sa mga daliri.
It is hard to really change the world.
Sure, hope is always alive. But sometimes, we have to stop fighting it, or fighting for it, and just let go. Let Hope rest, and let Time work. And it may just happen, with the help of Luck, Chance, or Fate.
2006 goals:
Buy the CD editions of my Eheads and Parokya cassette tapes.
Buy that Creative Zen Nano. Kung hindi lang nawala 3310 ko...
More control in my impulse-buying-syndrome
Avoid taray moments and taray sumpongs
Practice my instruments more often
Graduate in April
Pass the CPA Board exam in October
It's starting to hit me. I may have a degree-required job before this year ends. In time, I shall say hello to the real world. Or the real corporate world. It's exciting. It's scary. We'll see.
I'm thinking when is really the best time to start working. I'm thinking of taking some time off after passing the board in October (Yes, I will pass!). Most of my workmates in my OJT recommended a vacation after graduation (passing the board in my case). Maybe I'll just do that. Maybe I'll start working in 2007. I'm really contemplating about this thought. I'll see. We'll see.
I can't really create an in-depth entry about 2005. I wanted to, but well, maybe the most valuable lessons cannot be written in words. Bottom line is, 2005 was an awesomely-great-amazing year. I wonder what 2006 brings.
We'll see.
Zuma Tip: Just because nobody understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.Hehehehehe..
Ang hindi tumaba nung bakasyon, hindi masaya ang bakasyon.
I'd rather be busy than do nothing.
No man is an island. At some point, no matter how independent we are, we will need someone for something.
Ayoko ng mga paputok. Mausok tuwing New Year. Mahirap huminga. Hazard pa sa mga daliri.
It is hard to really change the world.
Sure, hope is always alive. But sometimes, we have to stop fighting it, or fighting for it, and just let go. Let Hope rest, and let Time work. And it may just happen, with the help of Luck, Chance, or Fate.
2006 goals:
Buy the CD editions of my Eheads and Parokya cassette tapes.
Buy that Creative Zen Nano. Kung hindi lang nawala 3310 ko...
More control in my impulse-buying-syndrome
Avoid taray moments and taray sumpongs
Practice my instruments more often
Graduate in April
Pass the CPA Board exam in October
It's starting to hit me. I may have a degree-required job before this year ends. In time, I shall say hello to the real world. Or the real corporate world. It's exciting. It's scary. We'll see.
I'm thinking when is really the best time to start working. I'm thinking of taking some time off after passing the board in October (Yes, I will pass!). Most of my workmates in my OJT recommended a vacation after graduation (passing the board in my case). Maybe I'll just do that. Maybe I'll start working in 2007. I'm really contemplating about this thought. I'll see. We'll see.
I can't really create an in-depth entry about 2005. I wanted to, but well, maybe the most valuable lessons cannot be written in words. Bottom line is, 2005 was an awesomely-great-amazing year. I wonder what 2006 brings.
We'll see.
Friday, May 27, 2005
10 Lessons.. from my OJT experience
- Learn to enjoy the company of your officemates. They can help you.
- RHIP. Actually, this is a re-learned lesson from CAT. Bosses are bosses.
- English is the language in the workplace. It’s not enough that you can write skillfully, you must learn how to speak fluently.
- It is cheaper to use the Stored Value Card when riding the MRT – you get a bonus ride [Beth pointed this out].
- If you work on the 31st floor of a building, you should include yourelevator ride in the time of your commute.
- Sometimes, bosses don't care what you are always doing, as long as you getthe job done. (hahaha, I've seen this. nakit na akong naglalaro ng games. Patimga ka-opisina ko ay naglalaro. But, it's okay as long as you do your job.)
- Eight hours is a long time. We should get a job we love, or eventually love our job.
- Drink water. Seriously. Sometimes, you can get really engrossed in your task, you forget to drink water.
- Take your job seriously, but don’t be too serious. Too serious people are not fun to be with.
- Work hard. Play hard.
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