Archive for March, 2009
Monday, March 16th, 2009
A few minutes ago, I was looking at old photos of the family during summer vacations. One thing that stood out was we all looked pale even when our playmates, cousins, friends and other people around us were tanned. When we were kids, my mom didn’t like us going to the beach. This time around, now we’re older, I want us to enjoy our summer vacations away from home. My sister’s boyfriend will be using a car of their own. He’ll just get an auto insurance for it first and will be off to compare auto insurance quotes that he got from their insurance agent. Then, we’re off to the beach! Yay!
Monday, March 16th, 2009
I have a friend who is overly conscious about her face. She gets regular facials. Wart and white head removals once a month (even when she has none). She buys a lot of beauty products that will keep her face wrinkle-free as much as possible. Like these cold creams and eye cream for eyebags and all that. I can’t actually keep up with the many beauty products on her dresser. Does it work? I think so. She still looks like she’s in her early 20s until now. She’s already 31.
Sunday, March 15th, 2009
Nowadays, I rarely watch movies at the cinema. Unless it is a really good movie, I just wait for it to come out in DVD, most especially if it’s a Tagalog movie. There are exceptions, of course. Friends and my sister, Grace, have been talking about A Very Special Love when it was shown last year. The movie is a Sarah Geronimo-John Lloyd Cruz starrer and was a smash hit in the box office. It was a romantic comedy. Sarah and John Lloyd had great chemistry. The movie was funny and my friends and my sister went home smiling.
A follow-up to it, You Changed My Life, was shown a few weeks ago. It still stars Sarah and John Lloyd and follows the love story between the two, a continuation of the first movie. I was not able to watch the first movie on the big screen. But this one I thought of watching. And so I did. Last Friday, I went to the cinema with Hazel and my sister, Ming. This was not our goal, to watch the movie. We went to the mall primarily to buy things for my grandma. But then we checked out the screenings and we found one that fit our sched for the day.
It was worth it! The movie was funny, cheesy, corny and feel good! I love it! You’d get annoyed with the “Bebe Ko” ringtone but then you’ll let it go because you’d be entertained from start to finish.
Let me tell you this. I am not a big fan of Tagalog movies. I watched a handful that I liked. American Adobo. Crying Ladies. That first Regine Velasquez-Aga Muhlach movie. Got To Believe. There are more that I can’t recall at the moment. I just hate the copy-cat syndrome that most movie companies in the country have. Copying plots from Hollywood movies. The same old formula of rich boy-poor girl against all odds. Too mushy, with lots of sampalan. And the big deal kissing or love scenes… aargh! Annoys the hell out of you, really.
Anyway, You Changed My Life is a feel good movie. Enough for an afternoon when you don’t want to think about anything else. When you just want to laugh at corny scenes or cringe at cheesy lines. Sarah and John Lloyd really made our day!
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A Very Special Love,
Aga Muhlach,
American Adobo,
Crying Ladies,
Got To Believe,
John Lloyd Cruz,
Regine Velasquez,
Sarah Geronimo,
You Changed My Life
Sunday, March 15th, 2009
I rarely get to talk to this friend of mine, an old co-worker who was also a mentor of sorts. I was surprised that she went online a couple of nights ago. She was chatting with her sister who’s in London and I happen to log in to my account. So we chatted about life in general. She’s still working for the company I used to work for, where I met her. She was not exactly my superior but she’s more senior than me, age-wise and position-wise. She’s 58 years old now, according to her and is considering an early retirement. Our old boss is currently offering great retirement packages for employees who are nearing 60. She said that since she still has a teenager son with whom she wants to spend more time with, she is seriously considering availing of the package.
She’s been looking into retirement living for a year now. Her husband is already 66 years old and they both want a place where they can spend their senior years in quiet. She told me about Retirement Living Now, a web site she found that has so much information on retirement. News about it, retirement homes, financial help for seniors who cannot afford it, and so much more. She’s really doing her research and would want to find a place where her whole family can be comfortable. She will surely receive a sizable amount from the retirement package and her husband has saved more than enough and will get a retirement package from three insurance policies.
If you are looking for information on retirement living like her, go to RetirementLivingNow.com and know more about it.
Saturday, March 14th, 2009
I remember one moment when my close friend, Lynn, and I were talking about the future. Lynn was my classmate in Accountancy. I told her that I intend to work my way up the ladder and be a chief finance officer of a multinational firm when I turn 30. I wanted to work in New York City. Work for one of the Big Four in public audit. Then get a higher position after becoming an audit manager. Enjoy New York Holidays in between. All part of the grand dreams of a college student.
But only Lynn made it. I lost interest in being a corporate slave after only ten years of working. I lost interest plain and simple. What remained is my interest in experiencing Holidays New York style! Lynn, who now works for KPMG, has been inviting me for years now to go to New York and she’ll take care of everything. She found Letsgo2, a company who will let you create a flight and hotel package by yourself so you can choose which will fit your budget. Letsgo2 will then work directly with airline and hotel partners so you will get the package you want.
Holidays to New York has never been more affordable, said Lynn. Now I can enjoy a New York vacation even if I am not working there.
If you are looking for ways to enjoy holidays in New York like I will, go to New-York-LetsGo2.com now!
Saturday, March 14th, 2009
Have you noticed that it is easier and so much more inspiring to go through your daily life when you are looking forward to something? I feel that way. A week will pass by in a blur if I am looking forward to something on the weekend. I don’t know, maybe it’s just me but I function better that way.
Lately, there’s nothing to look forward to. Probably the reason why I didn’t write that much. I even finished all the good books I have on my reader. Fortunately, next week will be loaded with things to do out of the house. At least that’s something.
That’s me for today 
Happy Sunday everyone!
Saturday, March 14th, 2009
If there is one person in this world who would like to rival former First Lady Imelda Marcos, that would be my sister’s friend, Abby. My sister was over in her new condo unit near the metrorail and she said that the unit has more shoes in it than anything else. It’s supposed to be a 2-bedroom unit but since the other room was made into a walk-in closet, half of which is filled with hundreds of pairs of shoes, it seemed smaller than it actually is. According to my sister, she found so many brands and kinds of shoes there, including Dansko shoes and clogs, than she’s ever seen in her entire shopping life. Imeldific!
I cannot imagine having that many shoes. Personally, I find it impractical to have so many shoes some of which you can’t even use. I also have this habit of wearing the same pair again and again until it becomes so worn I have no choice left but to throw it away.
If you are into shoes like Abby, you need not search high and low in different malls and online stores for a pair or a brand you can’t find. Just go to What A Pair! This is a web site where you can find women’s footwear of every shape, brand and kind. Looking for Dansko Shoes? You can find it at What A Pair!
Just go to WhatAPair.com and shop by brand or by kind of shoe you are looking for. You can find winter boots, ballet shoes, vegan shoes. Shoe brands like Alegria, Crocs and even Dansko Clogs! Visit the site now and shop for that pair of shoes you like!
Thursday, March 12th, 2009
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Thursday, March 12th, 2009
A new surge of energy! Yay!
Okay, so I am not feeling all peachy for the past two days. I didn’t feel like writing that much. I am sure some bloggers feel that way from time to time. Anyway, after finishing so many things last weekend and Monday, I guess it’s bound to happen. But now I am A-OK!
Yesterday was my brother’s 11th year death anniversary. We were not able to go to his grave this time. We would just go instead by next week. The two teachers are officially on vacation by next week so there’s more free time for us. The college boy will be the only one busy by then.
Working at home can be both good and bad. One of the bad effects of it is that, for me, when I go out, I get so tired and sleepy when I get home. I went to my aunt’s agency in Paco last weekend. Talking about audit can be sooo tiring and boring at times. I couldn’t stay focused! I tried explaining to her husband in simple terms everything that’s needed to be done and it gave me one hell of a headache afterwards! At least, he understands now what compliance is.
I am really looking forward to a trip to the beach one of these days…
Happy blogging!
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
Three of my uncles are into golf. They would meet up from time to time, I think at least once a month, to play together. Individually, I believe each one of them tries to play at least once a week. I couldn’t understand the fuss about golf before but when I learned that it’s good for the heart, I am now encouraging my dad to learn golf as well.
At German Golfreisen, my dad can start learning about golf. He can read information about the sports there. Read news about it. And just plain know more about this sports.
There are gold holiday destinations everywhere. You can find some of the best at the Golfreisen web site. It would be really cool to be able to give my dad something like this. A golf holiday with his brothers somewhere. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Away from the constant worries of everyday life. I will talk to my siblings about this so we can chip in and give a golf getaway gift to my dad on Father’s Day. It will be a really great gift to give for sure! And one he will be happy to share with his brothers.
Sunday, March 8th, 2009
I am putting my thinking cap on today. I have so many ideas that needed sorting out. I will also have to think about a big decision I will have to make regarding our house. It will cost me a chunk out of my savings. I have been playing with this idea for quite some time now but it was only last night that I finally told myself that I either have to take the plunge or dilly-dally forever about it. By tomorrow night, I will have to come up with that decision. Positive, I will have to map out the next few months, estimate the budget and just hold on tight for a rough ride. Negative, no change in status quo but…
Anyway, I will tell you more about it within the next few days
Below is my entry for this week’s Weekend Snapshot.
Our little girl, Hazel, loves to pose before the camera. I think it’s pretty obvious if you’ve seen my previous WS entries. She will tell you how she will pose and when to take the picture. I tell you, the little kid knows her stuff! Hehehe
The Cars at SM North Edsa
She told me that she’d go to the back and to take a photo of her hehe
This little girl really makes my day! I love how she would smile at me in the morning when she sees me wide awake early. She would come home after playing out of the house with her siblings and will ask if it’s time for us to eat lunch already. And she knows how to calm me down. When she sees me fuming mad or just plain angry about something, she will hug me and save “loooove”. Tanggal ang inis! Hehe
Preparing to go to Raquel’s…
Home from Raquel’s…
Have a great week everyone! Blessings…
Saturday, March 7th, 2009
I am not that keen on going out on Mondays. Rush hour, harried-looking people everywhere, short tempers. Not to mention the horrible traffic. There are exceptions, of course. Like when I am meeting with friends that I really like. Or when I need to run an important errand. Or a family member or relative asked a favor. Just like what I have to do tomorrow. A relative is asking me to accompany her to a shop where she bought her plasma tv mount. She will have it replaced. So it will be another Monday out for me.
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