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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
I dreamt of two people from my gloomy past. I don’t know if it’s a good omen since in both dreams, I was laughing a lot and the situations in it were positive. I don’t know also if it’s a bad omen since both persons were from my past that I don’t want to ever be associated again.
I would like to think that it is something positive but there is a foreboding I’ve been feeling since yesterday. True enough, the man from the bank called and it’s all about the loan that wasn’t mine again! Maybe that’s it.
I hate problems. Wala naman yatang may gusto ng problema di ba? I know problems are given to us to test our character and to send a blessing alongside it. I still hate it. Especially when the problem is something I dealt with in the past and it gave me so much heartache.
Saturday, August 21st, 2010
I am sending some weekend love to each and every one of you out there…
What are your plans? As for me, I will be reading a new book and will just be lazing around the house.
Happy weekend everyone! Have fun!
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
When I was a kid, our family used to go to the province at least twice a year to see the relatives. Once during the town feast, and once more during All Saints’ Day. We get to see almost all the relatives during these occasions. So we really made it a point to go.
When we grew up and started working, going to the province became a one-time affair. We were just too busy living our own lives and our schedules wouldn’t meet. We would just be able to visit during All Saints’ Day when we visit the grave of our dead love ones. That’s when the relatives converge in a single place.
It’s just sad that we’re losing the bond that we built from way back. The young ones are growing up and since we don’t see them that often, they don’t know us anymore. The elders are succumbing to old age one by one. In fact, only one nanang (great grandmother) lives. There are a couple of grand-aunts still living.
All of a sudden, I missed the bonding we shared during my younger years. Summer and other special occasions were more fun because of them.
Saturday, July 10th, 2010
I am loving Twitter more than Facebook! I have been tweeting out regularly about a lot of things. Mostly, things that are happening to me daily or my feelings and opinions about things around me. I have more than 80 followers only and I am following only 56 people.
Twitter may not have the same kind of interaction as that of Facebook but I still love it more than the latter!
Friday, June 25th, 2010
These past few days I’ve been sleeping more and more. And because of it I keep failing to complete the things I need to do for each day. I think it’s the cooler weather. I think also it’s the stressful situation I am in right now.
I just wish that there are more hours in a day so that even if I sleep a lot, I can still accomplish a lot also.
Sunday, June 20th, 2010
Live life.
These past few days, I am leaning more and more on Plan B. So what is Plan B, anyway? Plan A is actually to go on as is, with what I am doing right now and I am not about to make any changes to it. But things are not going as planned, thus, the need to go to Plan B. And Plan B means shaking things up in my life. It means changing the status quo.
It means going back. I feel sad when I think about it but I need to look for a positive side to things. Maybe, this is what I need. Maybe this is another challenge I have to face. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise. Who knows, right?
Right now, I am scared to go ahead but I keep telling myself that it will just be the same tomorrow so might as well do it NOW.
Friday, June 4th, 2010
I promised myself that this weekend will be reading time for me. I just bought this new book, Diary of a Wimpy Vampire by Tim Collins. It’s funny so I am looking forward to a fun and light read. I already started with a few pages and I had to force myself to stop. I am being sucked in! 
What are your plans for the weekend?
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Diary of a Wimpy Vampire by Tim Collins
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
The truth of the matter is that I love planning more than executing. I often set a high standard for myself that I always end up not accomplishing anything because of it. So I finally realized that setting a far more reasonable goal is what I need. (I know, it took me a while to realize this. Sigh.)
Anyway, so far, there are two goals in effect right now. The No Coke for this year (and beyond) plus the goal to save up. I am much better equipped to accomplish the first one than the last. But I am really pushing myself to accomplish the second one. Which means I need to work harder. The second goal is actually twofold. I get to push myself to work harder (which I really need to shake off the lethargy) to save up.
Plans. Plans.
I am working on a third one. This is really critical for the second half of the year.
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
I want to do so many things. I have so many plans. Slowly, I am doing it one by one. But I am an impatient person. Like today, I want to do everything all at once! I know it isn’t even remotely possible but that’s me. Always the impatient one.
In times like these, I try to calm myself. I sit back and look at things from different angles and re-orient myself with the fact that I can only accomplish my plans if I do it accordingly. I can’t rush things. I might end up with a setback than with a success.
One goal at a time…
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
I read a text message from a friend who needed financial help. She, her mom and her kids are going to the province tomorrow for her dad’s first death anniversary. She’s asking for any amount that I can give her and she’ll pay it back by the time she gets a job. Which is still very much uncertain as she was supposed to fly out of the country to work in the Middle East as a Respiratory Therapist but until now she’s still here.
Anyway, I was not able to help her. It’s really bad timing. I just paid my brother’s summer tuition fee in full the other day. The next remittance coming in will be next week and my sister is also flying out of the country so every extra penny I have is already budgeted. I couldn’t risk finding myself short of cash.
I feel guilty. I told my sister about it and she told me that I shouldn’t. If I had extra cash with me and I refused to help, then I should feel guilty about it. But still, it’s my prerogative if I want to lend her some or not. I know that. I still feel guilty because I was once in her position, texting close friends to ask for financial help. I know the feeling of rejection. I know the feeling of being denied help. I know how uncertain tomorrow looks for someone who has no money and no one to turn to. That’s why I feel so darn guilty about not being able to help.
If I only have extra cash with me, I would have given it to her. But family comes first. Still…
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
I already feel so darn sleepy and it’s not yet even 4am!
The heat is really sucking you dry and making you drowsy. That’s how it is with me. I have so much to write about but my mind and body are not coordinating properly. I think my brain’s fried from the heat!
At least I was able to finish 30% of my goal for today. That’s a lot considering all I want to do is stay inside the bathroom and shower all day long.
Friday, March 5th, 2010
Yay! It’s Friday once again! I will be going out later to meet up with Tim. We will watch Alice in Wonderland in SM North Edsa IMAX. Fun!
I love watching movies on the big screen. Yesterday, I saw Up In The Air with my sisters and Hazel. It was drool-over-George Clooney for me! The guy is an eye candy! Hay…
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
- It’s Panagbenga in Baguio once again. Last year, we missed it because we went to Bataan instead. This year, my sisters and I were planning to go but opted not to at the last minute. We remembered that we’re trying to cut down on expenses this year so we can save up for a major project. I miss Baguio. It’s our adopted hometown. But the expense of staying in a hotel or a house rental plus going around the place, eating out, etc. is just not in our budget this quarter. Maybe next time…
- February is about to end. My goodness! The way the days go by it’s like a marathon is happening. Ang bilis! Before we know it, Lenten season is here. Time to really step up on the savings project. Another school year is just around the corner!
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
I was reading tweets when I read about it from CNN Breaking News. Have you heard what happened in Chile? An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit them! I can’t imagine how strong that quake was. The Philippines’ worst quake was the 1990 Luzon earthquake with a 7.8 magnitude where an estimated 1,621 people were killed.
It’s really scary the things that happen these days. The Haiti earthquake, then there’s a report that Japan was also hit by a 7.3 magnitude earthquake, too. Then, this one in Chile.
I am praying really hard that nothing like this will hit the country. Let’s all pray that there won’t be another earthquake hitting any country again.
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Don’t try to fool me when it comes to money matters because I’ve been there. Not to mention the fact that I was an accountant for a long time and will remain as such until I develop Alzheimer’s. Don’t try to create a scenario that you know I can easily see through. I know. I’ve been dealing with those institutions since I became a professional. I know. Okay?
It’s funny how we forget to be careful when we are so blinded by love. We forget that those close to us can see through your flimsy excuses. I can understand the situation, sure. But to try to sell a scenario that I could easily figure out as untrue. Ha!
It just annoyed the hell out of me.
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
And a happy weekend, too!
Friday, February 5th, 2010
My sister, Hazel and I went to the mall (again!) to go see The Blind Side. When we checked out the time, it turned out that the movie will start playing by 4PM. We were already at the mall before noon. We opted to see Legion instead.
What can I say about the movie? Corny. That’s the most polite thing I can say about it. I should tell you that I love stories about angels, fallen or otherwise. But this movie… I was laughing when we went out the movie house. The story was forced and there’s no concrete basis as to why the Lord is apparently sending his angels to destroy every man on earth. The implicit references to the holy family was blasphemous, to say the least. The man portraying to be the child’s protector looked stupid the whole time. And the woman who’s supposed to be the modern Mary looked like a has-been tease.
Still I enjoyed it. Paul Bettany is an eye candy! May bago na akong crush! Hehe The one who portrayed Angel Gabriel is fun to watch! He looked like a cross between John Cusack and that vocalist from Hoobastank. The fight scene between Michael and Gabriel was the only scene I really enjoyed. Kate Walsh looked so old in the movie. And the old woman who bit Kate’s husband’s neck was totally creepy!
All in all, the movie gave me a good laugh. If you want something to watch just to pass the time, catch Legion. But don’t say I didn’t warn you about the storyline, okay?
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Hoobastank,
John Cusack,
Kate Walsh,
Legion,
Paul Bettany,
Review of Legion the movie,
The Blind Side
Saturday, January 30th, 2010
I had so much fun meeting up with the girls again. Tim, Shen, Jing and Issang. And the newlywed, Myra. We had dinner at Jay-J’s Inasal in Timog Ave. The food was great and the price was very affordable! Our dinner lasted for hours. The place was great, very conducive to family and group of friends dining out. Our only complaint against the place is that the service was so-so. You need to exert an effort to get the attention of the service crew before they will attend to you. Otherwise, the place is really a good place to spend time with family and friends over dinner.
Anyway, I spent the night laughing so much. When you are with friends you’ve been with for years, you can talk just about anything and everything under the sun (moon in our case hehe). After dinner, we proceeded to Starbucks for some coffee and more laughter.
Myra will be going back to Dubai today. I wish her and her husband the best! And I am hoping to see my friends again soon.
Happy weekend everyone!
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Alternative to Gerry's Grill,
Cheap restaurant in Quezon City,
Jay-J's Inasal Timog Ave.
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
- I haven’t uploaded the photos from the holidays yet. My digicam is acting up and I have other things to do than tinker with it. Probably this weekend, I just might do it.
- My cousin and I went to the mall yesterday to have my laptop checked. I am thinking of just buying a new one instead of having it repaired. Because I might spend on the old one and it will just give me a few months of use. Anyway, I was able to get back the money I spent on buying it. I will just have to save a little bit more for a new one.
- The sun is shining brightly in the morning and then it drizzles around noon time to early afternoon. Weird weather we have right now. It’s cold but you sweat a lot when you go out. Flu is “in” now so drink lots of water and don’t forget your vitamin C.
What’s happening with you people? Anything new?
Sunday, January 10th, 2010
When I have to work on weekends, I make sure I am prepared for it. I psych myself for the day ahead. That way, my mind and body know that it will be busy for the next 18 hours or so. Unlike my normal weekends wherein I just laze around the house or read the books piled in my corner.
Like this weekend. I have a really busy one. Cpanel, throttling, spam comments, transfer of blogs, domain pushing, tasks to finish. And more.
How’s your weekend so far?
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