Showing posts with label Wazzup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wazzup. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
2012...The Year When...
A yearly tradition. The only blog post that I publish for the past 2 years.
Patterned after my 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 posts.
...I celebrated my fourth-year-anniversary at my current job
...I conquered the right leg split (almost 98%!!!)
...I did Wushu religiously three times a week (except when I travel)
...I joined Pinoy Travel Bloggers
...I cleaned out my closet. I realized I owned too much stuff.
...I tried sufring...and failed
...I tried to swim with the Butanding in Donsol, but didn't find any
...I conquered Korea
...I conquered Baguio with my Amigas! First out of town trip with my best friends.
...I conquered Iloilo and Guimaras
...I did Indochina (Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand) with my bestfriend!
...I explored Davao...solo!
...I became a maid-of-honor in my best friend's wedding!...I CONQUERED MY TEENAGE DREAM DESTINATION: JAPAN.
Compared to my 2011, 2012 has been relatively easy on work, finances, luck and life in general. Lots of "grown-up" realizations too.
Sunday, January 01, 2012
2011...The Year When...
A yearly tradition. Patterned after my 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 posts...
...I had a new boss at work
...I celebrated my third-year-anniversary at my current job
...I took up Wushu lessons(Oh yeah!)
...I explored Mindoro
...I explored Biri Island
...I climbed Mount Pulag
...I explored Dumaguete
...I explored Siquijor
...I explored General Santos City
...I applied for a Visa
...I bawled by eyes out to my best friends
...I traveled alone
...I CONQUERED MY ULTIMATE DREAM DESTINATION: EUROPE
...I paid the highest credit card bill in my entire life
...We got two new "breeded" dogs - Polly and Moshi
...Got TBI 789
...I completed the Simbang Gabi - the madaling araw edition - again!
2011 has been a superb year! I am welcoming 2012 with uber enthusiasm! ROCK ON! More dreams to conquer!
...I had a new boss at work
...I celebrated my third-year-anniversary at my current job
...I took up Wushu lessons(Oh yeah!)
...I explored Mindoro
...I explored Biri Island
...I climbed Mount Pulag
...I explored Dumaguete
...I explored Siquijor
...I explored General Santos City
...I applied for a Visa
...I bawled by eyes out to my best friends
...I traveled alone
...I CONQUERED MY ULTIMATE DREAM DESTINATION: EUROPE
...I paid the highest credit card bill in my entire life
...We got two new "breeded" dogs - Polly and Moshi
...Got TBI 789
...I completed the Simbang Gabi - the madaling araw edition - again!
2011 has been a superb year! I am welcoming 2012 with uber enthusiasm! ROCK ON! More dreams to conquer!
Saturday, January 01, 2011
2010...The Year When...
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!
...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!
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!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
100th Melody
I'm back. In Blogger. And this is my 100th post.
Looks at last post's date: January 1, 2009. Yikes.
The culprits:
1) Work. I soon realized that January is the peak time of the year in my new job. (Oh yeah, I'm a regular now). Added that I was doing the work of 2 positions at that time. Well, that era is over. And here I am.
2) Multiply. It is easier for me to update my life using my Multiply account. Let the pictures tell the story. It has its own limitations though.
3) Katamaran. This has various causes and has no definite cure. So it is cured now.
4) Laptop Failure. My 4-year-old Ultraelectromagnetic laptop failed me. It was so darn slow for youtube. Well that's my ex-laptop now. I'm using a new one. :P
No, I did not disappear from cyberspace.
I do have a Facebook account. I'm not a fan of the games though. No, I won't you add in*insert name of application here*
I wrote movie reviews in my Multiply account.
I uploaded outing pics in my Multiply account.
I'm plurking and twittering.
Yes, I am alive.
I've noted that since 2005, my blog posts per year decreased. And this is only my second post this 2009. Harharhar! I hope my fresh layout will keep me from the Katamaran attack. I am still to add a tagboard and recheck my links.
I'm back. I hope I remember that.
Looks at last post's date: January 1, 2009. Yikes.
The culprits:
1) Work. I soon realized that January is the peak time of the year in my new job. (Oh yeah, I'm a regular now). Added that I was doing the work of 2 positions at that time. Well, that era is over. And here I am.
2) Multiply. It is easier for me to update my life using my Multiply account. Let the pictures tell the story. It has its own limitations though.
3) Katamaran. This has various causes and has no definite cure. So it is cured now.
4) Laptop Failure. My 4-year-old Ultraelectromagnetic laptop failed me. It was so darn slow for youtube. Well that's my ex-laptop now. I'm using a new one. :P
No, I did not disappear from cyberspace.
I do have a Facebook account. I'm not a fan of the games though. No, I won't you add in
I wrote movie reviews in my Multiply account.
I uploaded outing pics in my Multiply account.
I'm plurking and twittering.
Yes, I am alive.
I've noted that since 2005, my blog posts per year decreased. And this is only my second post this 2009. Harharhar! I hope my fresh layout will keep me from the Katamaran attack. I am still to add a tagboard and recheck my links.
I'm back. I hope I remember that.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
2008... The Year When...
Patterned after 2007 and 2006 posts.
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... I passed the Certified Internal Auditor's exam (February 2008)
... I decided to look for another job
... I got the official letter from DOST that I am NOT their scholar
... I renewed my passport
... I bought a new camera (Canon Ixus 75)
... I queued for 3 freakin hours in line for 48 donuts
... I toured Macau
... I Skywalked in Macau Tower
... I toured Hongkong
... I went to HK Disneyland
... I went to job interviews
... I got promoted - the day after my final interview in my current company
... I tried the zip-for-life in Ecopark
... I resigned from SGV
... I have a new job
... I like my new job
... I toured Boracay
... I tried parasailing and helmet diving
... I got credit cards
... I started to update my Multiply account more often than my blog
... I went out more often with my amiga/s
... I was provided a Smart number
... I turned 24
Cheers to all my 2008 memories. Welcome 20098!
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... I passed the Certified Internal Auditor's exam (February 2008)
... I decided to look for another job
... I got the official letter from DOST that I am NOT their scholar
... I renewed my passport
... I bought a new camera (Canon Ixus 75)
... I queued for 3 freakin hours in line for 48 donuts
... I toured Macau
... I Skywalked in Macau Tower
... I toured Hongkong
... I went to HK Disneyland
... I went to job interviews
... I got promoted - the day after my final interview in my current company
... I tried the zip-for-life in Ecopark
... I resigned from SGV
... I have a new job
... I like my new job
... I toured Boracay
... I tried parasailing and helmet diving
... I got credit cards
... I started to update my Multiply account more often than my blog
... I went out more often with my amiga/s
... I was provided a Smart number
... I turned 24
Cheers to all my 2008 memories. Welcome 20098!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Wassup
1. I'm 24. I didn't have a birthday post.
I consider the acceptance of my resignation letter as the best birthday present. Although it wasn't intended as a birthday present.
2. I have a new job. Thank you Lord!
Walk-ins do work. I passed my resume to company 1 early May. Got the call for an exam when we got back from our HK-Macau trip (first week of June). Got scheduled for a final interview the day before promotion. I got the job offer after the promotion. I got another call from company 2 for another JO (crappy crappy offer). Accepted the JO of Company 1. Went through the medical exams. Tendered my resignation letter. Had my birthday. Passed the med exam. My RL was finally signed.
3. Went to Baguio during one of the 3-day-weekends. Had a blast at the shooting range. Quite disappointed coz it was not sunflower season.
4. I need new clothes. Since business-casual is our standard attire.... no more blazers. Yipeeeee!
5. With great gross pay, comes great taxes. Now I'm waiting my last pay from SGV for a happy happy Christmas.
6. After 3 years, my ever beloved Ultraelectromagnetic laptop failed me. I think its registry went rogue. Gaaaaaaahhhh... still fixin the problem.
Till the next time I feel the urge to update!
I consider the acceptance of my resignation letter as the best birthday present. Although it wasn't intended as a birthday present.
2. I have a new job. Thank you Lord!
Walk-ins do work. I passed my resume to company 1 early May. Got the call for an exam when we got back from our HK-Macau trip (first week of June). Got scheduled for a final interview the day before promotion. I got the job offer after the promotion. I got another call from company 2 for another JO (crappy crappy offer). Accepted the JO of Company 1. Went through the medical exams. Tendered my resignation letter. Had my birthday. Passed the med exam. My RL was finally signed.
3. Went to Baguio during one of the 3-day-weekends. Had a blast at the shooting range. Quite disappointed coz it was not sunflower season.
4. I need new clothes. Since business-casual is our standard attire.... no more blazers. Yipeeeee!
5. With great gross pay, comes great taxes. Now I'm waiting my last pay from SGV for a happy happy Christmas.
6. After 3 years, my ever beloved Ultraelectromagnetic laptop failed me. I think its registry went rogue. Gaaaaaaahhhh... still fixin the problem.
Till the next time I feel the urge to update!
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!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
The Three Day Weekend
Saturday
Grab a copy of Bagesafonik's Travelogue. Aside from their great sound, they have these cool postcards included in the album. Each song has a postcard designed by an artist. The lyrics of the song is written at the back of the postcard. Now that's something a pirated CD can't give you.
Monday:
Dragged...or more like sorta bribed my sisters to watch Hairspray in Trinoma. The bribe was worth it. Splendid! Spectacular! It took me a while to figure out who was John Travolta and who was Zac Efron. Watch it! Watch it! You'll be humming the tunes on your way out of the cinema.
Sunday
Dine and Jam! It's been a while since I've attended one. First time to attend one in the new venue.
The Waitress Script:
Hi Good evening welcome to Regali Kitchen, are you ready to order?
Take the order.
Put the order on the board, main dishes on the left, desserts on the right.
Prepare the iced tea/coffee/taragon tea and get the canned drinks.
Smile and serve the yummy meal.
The fantastic crew (kunyari kasama yung nag-picture):
How to make a yummy yummy crepe... the Regali Kitchen way...
Grab a copy of Bagesafonik's Travelogue. Aside from their great sound, they have these cool postcards included in the album. Each song has a postcard designed by an artist. The lyrics of the song is written at the back of the postcard. Now that's something a pirated CD can't give you.
Monday:
Slept till 12 noon. Watched Rachael Ray on Lifestyle. Studied for my CIA (Certified Internal Auditor Exam). Ate. Ate again. Ate more. Watched TV. Played some music. Dreaded the workweek again. Slept.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
March na pala
Huwaaaaaaaat!!!!??? March na pala!
Pano nangyari yun?
Time. Sometimes so fast. Sometimes so slow.
Talong swelduhan na lang, April 15 na...
Pano nangyari yun?
Time. Sometimes so fast. Sometimes so slow.
Talong swelduhan na lang, April 15 na...
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.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Weeks of my Bumness
That week that I passed the boards...
Monday: Floating in the clouds after I got the results (Go 100%)
TUesday: Slept until 2pm. Went to mass with my family at 6pm.
Wednesday: Company X Orientation
Thursday:bummed around the house
Friday: morning - interview at Company Y, afternoon - signed contract with Company X
That contract-signing was unplanned.
That next week after passing the boards:
Monday: Had my medical exam (na feeling ko barbs na med exam)
Tuesday: Got my TIN.
Wednesday: All Saint's Day. Went home to both provinces. Road trip all day.
Thursday: Secured my bank account.
Friday: Bummed around the house.
Weekend: Shopping. Shopping. Shopping.
Today: November 8, 2006
Shopped again. Today, SM had a 10% discount promo to all SMAC holders. More additions to my corporate wardrobe.
Had my first ever facial/body-scrub/massage spa experience at BioEssence Megamall. They had this 50%off "promo". Well, let's just say... I expected more for my money. Maybe I'll try a real real spa next time. I just thought a spa experience would be my gift to myself after everything, and before everything.
I'll be busy the rest of this week. I have four more days of bumming around to do. Then I'll have eyebags again. Hahahaha!
All those books....
Monday: Floating in the clouds after I got the results (Go 100%)
TUesday: Slept until 2pm. Went to mass with my family at 6pm.
Wednesday: Company X Orientation
Thursday:bummed around the house
Friday: morning - interview at Company Y, afternoon - signed contract with Company X
That contract-signing was unplanned.
That next week after passing the boards:
Monday: Had my medical exam (na feeling ko barbs na med exam)
Tuesday: Got my TIN.
Wednesday: All Saint's Day. Went home to both provinces. Road trip all day.
Thursday: Secured my bank account.
Friday: Bummed around the house.
Weekend: Shopping. Shopping. Shopping.
Today: November 8, 2006
Shopped again. Today, SM had a 10% discount promo to all SMAC holders. More additions to my corporate wardrobe.
Had my first ever facial/body-scrub/massage spa experience at BioEssence Megamall. They had this 50%off "promo". Well, let's just say... I expected more for my money. Maybe I'll try a real real spa next time. I just thought a spa experience would be my gift to myself after everything, and before everything.
I'll be busy the rest of this week. I have four more days of bumming around to do. Then I'll have eyebags again. Hahahaha!
All those books....
Monday, July 10, 2006
Sana Maulit Muli...
Fete de la Musique 2005: (pics not from my camera)
Fete de la Musique 2006:
Over 100 groups and close to 600 artists/musicians will perform in this years' Fete Dela Musique 2006 to be held at the newest and biggest mall, Mall Of Asia in Pasay City on June 30, 2006.
JUNE 30????? TAPOS NA!!!!???
Gaawwwrrrrrrr.... I wasn't aware... Now how was that posibble????
How did they have fun? I wasn't there... Hahahaha :P
Bohooooooo.... ;_;
So galing na rin kami ng SMall of Asia. Walang Fete. Pero masaya pa rin! :D
Fete de la Musique 2006:
Over 100 groups and close to 600 artists/musicians will perform in this years' Fete Dela Musique 2006 to be held at the newest and biggest mall, Mall Of Asia in Pasay City on June 30, 2006.
JUNE 30????? TAPOS NA!!!!???
Gaawwwrrrrrrr.... I wasn't aware... Now how was that posibble????
How did they have fun? I wasn't there... Hahahaha :P
Bohooooooo.... ;_;
So galing na rin kami ng SMall of Asia. Walang Fete. Pero masaya pa rin! :D
Monday, May 29, 2006
Kokomo
Visited government agencies
Since I have ample time to waste, why not waste it queueing in government agencies? These include the NBI, City Hall, LTO and NSO. During this past week, I dragged myself out of bed to arrive at these agencies at 7am to avoid the long long long queues. A good exercise in preparation for the review school days. Kudos to the National Statistics Office for their speedy service and fixer-free environment. Boos to the National Bureau of Investigation (Quezon City Hall) for their snail-paced service and fixers-tambayan environment. Always bring a book when going to these agencies.
Conquered cross-stitching
After 7 years, I finally finished the 11" X 14" image of Yusuke from YuYu Hakusho. I've been stitching this since third year high school - on and off. Back then, the price of a DMC thread is P7.00; today, its P12.75. Tsktsk. Thanks to Ame for sponsoring the DMC threads. Thanks to Beth for donating the stitch cloth. Now I need a frame. Any donors? Hehehehehe.
Went to Galera!
Yay! Read previous entry.
Spent more time with my instruments
Finally nailed some pieces I've been dying to perfect. And yes, it is really possible to be unable to play a previous piece you've perfected.
Rabbit vs.Cat
My little sister has been bugging my mom for the past months to get a rabbit. My mom says no. Come Mother's Day and my sister bought my mom a rabbit as a gift. The rabbit was a gift FOR my mother. So couldn't exactly say no because it was a gift for her. The rabbit was named Scarlet. But Moshi (the cat) was not exactly happy to have another pet inside the house. He bit Scarlet. Two days later, Scarlet died. No more rabbit in the house.
Wabbit Wabbit.
Since I have ample time to waste, why not waste it queueing in government agencies? These include the NBI, City Hall, LTO and NSO. During this past week, I dragged myself out of bed to arrive at these agencies at 7am to avoid the long long long queues. A good exercise in preparation for the review school days. Kudos to the National Statistics Office for their speedy service and fixer-free environment. Boos to the National Bureau of Investigation (Quezon City Hall) for their snail-paced service and fixers-tambayan environment. Always bring a book when going to these agencies.
Conquered cross-stitching
After 7 years, I finally finished the 11" X 14" image of Yusuke from YuYu Hakusho. I've been stitching this since third year high school - on and off. Back then, the price of a DMC thread is P7.00; today, its P12.75. Tsktsk. Thanks to Ame for sponsoring the DMC threads. Thanks to Beth for donating the stitch cloth. Now I need a frame. Any donors? Hehehehehe.
Went to Galera!
Yay! Read previous entry.
Spent more time with my instruments
Finally nailed some pieces I've been dying to perfect. And yes, it is really possible to be unable to play a previous piece you've perfected.
Rabbit vs.Cat
My little sister has been bugging my mom for the past months to get a rabbit. My mom says no. Come Mother's Day and my sister bought my mom a rabbit as a gift. The rabbit was a gift FOR my mother. So couldn't exactly say no because it was a gift for her. The rabbit was named Scarlet. But Moshi (the cat) was not exactly happy to have another pet inside the house. He bit Scarlet. Two days later, Scarlet died. No more rabbit in the house.
Wabbit Wabbit.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Summer Schedule
Bedtime: 2:00am
Wake-up time: 12:00 nn
Bangon time: Past 1:00pm
1:00-2:00pm Rise. Brush my teeth. Eat.
2:00-3:00pm Anything goes
3:00-4:00pm Anything goes... maiisip kung mag-rereview ba ako ng accounting stuff. Sasabihin sa sarili "bukas na lang ako magsa-start". Snack 1.
4:00-5:00pm Anything goes until feel ko maligo
5:00-6:00pm Ligo until anything goes. Snack 2.
6:00-7:00pm Anything goes
7:00-8:00pm Anything goes until Dinner.
8:00-9:00pm Anything goes + TV + Snack 3.
9:00-10:00pm Anything goes + TV
10:00-11:00pm Anything goes + TV
11:00-12:00am Anything goes + TV
12:00-1:00am Anything goes
1:00-2:00am Anything goes until I fall asleep
The Anything Goes Activies:
Playing my instruments
Reading
Internet Internet Internet
Cross-stitching (Opo mga kapatid. Pinatulan ko ang pag-cross-stitch. Third year high school ko pa kasi sinimulan. Balak ko na tapusin ngayong May - hopefully).
This is my typical summer sked. REALLY. Unless there's some activity that involves going out of the house. But I'm not complaining. It's good to catch up on reading stuff I wanted to read but I was busy with school.
Last Tuesday, out of guilt and sheer boredom, I started reading Suarez (reviwer on Law blah). I stopped with page 18. Haven't started reading it again. Bwahahahaha!
It's 7pm. So updating my blog is my "anything goes" activity.
Oh yeah.... Gradpic XD
Wake-up time: 12:00 nn
Bangon time: Past 1:00pm
1:00-2:00pm Rise. Brush my teeth. Eat.
2:00-3:00pm Anything goes
3:00-4:00pm Anything goes... maiisip kung mag-rereview ba ako ng accounting stuff. Sasabihin sa sarili "bukas na lang ako magsa-start". Snack 1.
4:00-5:00pm Anything goes until feel ko maligo
5:00-6:00pm Ligo until anything goes. Snack 2.
6:00-7:00pm Anything goes
7:00-8:00pm Anything goes until Dinner.
8:00-9:00pm Anything goes + TV + Snack 3.
9:00-10:00pm Anything goes + TV
10:00-11:00pm Anything goes + TV
11:00-12:00am Anything goes + TV
12:00-1:00am Anything goes
1:00-2:00am Anything goes until I fall asleep
The Anything Goes Activies:
Playing my instruments
Reading
Internet Internet Internet
Cross-stitching (Opo mga kapatid. Pinatulan ko ang pag-cross-stitch. Third year high school ko pa kasi sinimulan. Balak ko na tapusin ngayong May - hopefully).
This is my typical summer sked. REALLY. Unless there's some activity that involves going out of the house. But I'm not complaining. It's good to catch up on reading stuff I wanted to read but I was busy with school.
Last Tuesday, out of guilt and sheer boredom, I started reading Suarez (reviwer on Law blah). I stopped with page 18. Haven't started reading it again. Bwahahahaha!
It's 7pm. So updating my blog is my "anything goes" activity.
Oh yeah.... Gradpic XD
Thursday, April 13, 2006
A Picture Story
A senseless picture story.
Some pics of my favorite moments/scenery/accomplishments/yada-yadahs in college.
In short, wala lang. I have drafts and drafts of entries, but none of which I would like to post here. So.. pictures na lang.
Hair Changes.
UP's Kapok tree. Yung source ng mga bulak na nakakalat tuwing summer.
A pre-accounting-exam scenery. Those worried faces...
Yung aso sa Lutong Kapitbhay na madungis nga lang...
Yes... Inuman moments... gamit ang mga plastic cups... na may pangalan pa para di magkapalit.
Ang aking ultimate snack discovery... Boy Bawang... Hehehe. At may competitor pa na di naman kasing sarap. Huwag maliitin ang cornick na ito dahil may billboard na sya sa EDSA at sa North Expressway!
Our Feasib Baby...
Balance sheet ng feasib output.
The Giant Kiss ang my inanimate-object-best-friend, my calculator. I should probably give my calculator a name.
At work sa SSS. (Shet, Super Stressful)
Sunset shot from CBA 3rd floor. Wala nga lang yung sun. Siguro mas appropriate yung "rays of sunset" shot from CBA 3rd floor.
Tignan ang time. So appropriate. Normal ang abutin ng ganitong oras sa kaaaral sa ganyang subject.
Genocide in the pool. Harharhar...
Yay to the graduating PIP Years! Go for 100% Ibuhos ang isandaang porsyento!
Some pics of my favorite moments/scenery/accomplishments/yada-yadahs in college.
In short, wala lang. I have drafts and drafts of entries, but none of which I would like to post here. So.. pictures na lang.
Hair Changes.
UP's Kapok tree. Yung source ng mga bulak na nakakalat tuwing summer.
A pre-accounting-exam scenery. Those worried faces...
Yung aso sa Lutong Kapitbhay na madungis nga lang...
Yes... Inuman moments... gamit ang mga plastic cups... na may pangalan pa para di magkapalit.
Ang aking ultimate snack discovery... Boy Bawang... Hehehe. At may competitor pa na di naman kasing sarap. Huwag maliitin ang cornick na ito dahil may billboard na sya sa EDSA at sa North Expressway!
Our Feasib Baby...
Balance sheet ng feasib output.
The Giant Kiss ang my inanimate-object-best-friend, my calculator. I should probably give my calculator a name.
At work sa SSS. (Shet, Super Stressful)
Sunset shot from CBA 3rd floor. Wala nga lang yung sun. Siguro mas appropriate yung "rays of sunset" shot from CBA 3rd floor.
Tignan ang time. So appropriate. Normal ang abutin ng ganitong oras sa kaaaral sa ganyang subject.
Genocide in the pool. Harharhar...
Yay to the graduating PIP Years! Go for 100% Ibuhos ang isandaang porsyento!
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Diminuendo
Exhausted. I'm exhausted.
The past weeks have been exhausting.
Schedule in my calendar:
February 17 - Super compiled and edited version of the three studies
Actual status - no compiled study
I thought high school was stressful.
Now in college, I really really know what stress is.
I wonder what will the definition of stress will be once I'm really out there.
That's all I can share. Things are just too boring, bland and stressful recently.
Belated Happeh Happeh Birthday to Roel! KUYA Roel na pala....
Belated Happeh Happeh Birthday to Crystle! My gift to you is a compiled Market Study ASAP. XD
Cheers to all those who are also under stress! This will soon be over ^_________^
The past weeks have been exhausting.
Schedule in my calendar:
February 17 - Super compiled and edited version of the three studies
Actual status - no compiled study
I thought high school was stressful.
Now in college, I really really know what stress is.
I wonder what will the definition of stress will be once I'm really out there.
That's all I can share. Things are just too boring, bland and stressful recently.
Belated Happeh Happeh Birthday to Roel! KUYA Roel na pala....
Belated Happeh Happeh Birthday to Crystle! My gift to you is a compiled Market Study ASAP. XD
Cheers to all those who are also under stress! This will soon be over ^_________^
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Fine
They say that you should enjoy your last sem in school. Well, I do not enjoy Auditing, Feasib and the darn SSS project. And although there's plenty of other things to enjoy, I don't have the time to enjoy them.
I need to sleep. Not the normal required 8 hours of sleep. But I need a loooooooong zzzzzzzzz.
And how I wish I could wake up in April... when it's all over. And the only problem left will be what will I wear during the grad ceremony.
This is Stress Week Number 3... and counting...
I need to sleep. Not the normal required 8 hours of sleep. But I need a loooooooong zzzzzzzzz.
And how I wish I could wake up in April... when it's all over. And the only problem left will be what will I wear during the grad ceremony.
This is Stress Week Number 3... and counting...
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.
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