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Friday, November 27th, 2009
Nothing scares me more than being sick, really sick. On both sides of our family, there’s history of people dying of cancer. Leukemia, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, even cancer of the bones. It scares the hell out of me when I think that one of us might have it in a few years.
This might sound morbid for some but I do believe I won’t grow really old. Might be lucky for me to reach 60. With my unhealthy lifestyle and the history of sickness on both sides of the family… plus, there’s just this premonition, if you must, that I have. I just know.
And that scares the hell out of me. Can’t help but think about it from time to time. When I feel aches and pains. But when it goes away, then I’m back to being positive and thinking of a long life ahead.
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Let me tell you my secret dream (which when I finally reveal here won’t be a secret no more)… I wanted (and still do want) to work for 105.1 Crossover. You know, that radio station that features smooth jazz and rhythm & blues music. I love that radio station! It’s located just a few blocks away. And I always see it when I was still working that side of the town.
I fancy myself being a disc jockey. No, not the likes that you hear at those local stations spewing nonsense daily. Or the better radio stations like RX, TM or Wave. If you listen to Crossover, you’d know DJs don’t really talk that much. I like that. I just want to work with all those songs that I love listening to over and over again.
There’s a longer version of this secret dream of mine. It’s tied to college life but I won’t bore you with the details. Suffice it to say that I harbored and still do actually a dream of becoming a Crossover DJ.
Do you find it weird that I only have a specific radio station in mind? Oh, I also want to meet Dave Koz and he’s somewhat tied to the station…
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
I get easily bored with my blog themes. Like this blog’s theme. I feel like changing it again. I just don’t know what theme I will be using this time around but I just might do some renovation here and there this coming weekend. Or I might not. Hmm…
The same goes with whatever I am doing. I just need several things going on at once to stay sane. I get distracted and to stay focused, I need something to divert my attention even for a few minutes. And then I can go back to whatever I am doing and finish it. Weird, ‘no? I’ve always been like this, even when I was still studying. I needed a diversion, like another book or another assignment on the side, so as to finish the one I was doing.
That’s me!
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
My sister and I went to National Bookstore (Mo. Ignacia Branch) this afternoon, when she got home from school. It was on a whim because we wanted to eat burgers and I am adding books to my collection. I am into actual books once again. I used to utilize ebooks coming from my ebook group. But when I was reading Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper, I thought it would be much better if I was holding the real book. So I went on a book-buying spree.
I love being near books. The general feeling of being near one that you love the most…
I sound like a nerd! Haha
When we got home, I have a new addition to my book collection: Sandra Brown’s Smash Cut. That’s her latest bestseller. I am not yet done with Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick but right after it, I will read Smash Cut right away. I am on my reading mode. In fact, while I am blogging and playing Pet Society, I am also reading on the side. Multi-tasking at its best! :D
Can you now see how much I love reading?
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Smash Cut by Sandra Brown
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Nothing much is happening with me right now. Except this growing addiction for a social networking game. My sister, Meng, Hazel and I are hooked! I have been trying to stay away from FB now but it’s so hard when you feel like peeking in a bit to make sure Sushi’s eaten and have been cleaned. Hahaha
Sa totoo lang lagi akong late on what’s “in”. I am a contrary most of the time. If everyone’s raving about something, I try not to follow suit. Conformity is boring, don’t you think? 
But then when the mania dies down, that’s when I will check what’s it all about.
Now, I know what’s the fuss is all about
I will post more about my half-witch, half-vampire pet. Bear with me, will you?
Happy weekend!
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Meet Sushi. My pet. Part witch, part vampire. Yes, that’s a scar. And those are fangs. Hahaha
My sister, Meng, who’s hooked on Facebook forced (true!) me to join Pet Society. I am not spending much time on any social networking site but I definitely like FB better than Friendster.
If you’re on Pet Society, say hi to Sushi, will you?
Sunday, August 16th, 2009
True Blood. My Newest Obsession.
True Blood. I’ve watched Season 1 in 2 weeks. I am now done with all the current episodes of Season 2 and can’t wait for episode 9 to air! The series has a lot of nudity and violence in it but I love the story. You will get hooked to it! I sure do.
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
My friends have been asking me to open a Facebook account already. They know that I haven’t been updating my Friendster account for months now, although I pop in to check updates and messages from time to time. I don’t like having too many accounts. It is hard to maintain so many social networking accounts and when I open one, I make sure that I really update it. With Friendster, I got tired of it because I realized I’ve been following too many people I don’t have any connection with anymore.
Oh well, more of this Facebook/Friendster dramz in my life in the next few posts…
In my next post, I already have a Facebook account. I have decided to finally open one, exclusive to those people with whom I really feel like being connected with.
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Some people are into sci-fi movies. I am not much into it. X-Files is fine. I’ve also watch a couple of alien movies that I regretted…
But with Star Wars… No, I don’t have any plans of seeing it. For the simple reason that I am just not into the movie. I find it corny. Sorry.
I have never seen a single movie. I’ve watched the trailers and it’s enough for me to know that I won’t be enjoying it. I actually find it weird that people even line up to watch it right away. I just don’t get it.
When my brother was still living, he watched a gala premiere of this movie with some cousins. I was invited but I declined. I’d surely be the party pooper hehe
Sunday, June 28th, 2009
I have so many things that I need to do. That’s why my pile of Books To Read is as high as me now. There are just so many books that I want to read! So many good books that need my attention hehe
I’ve been a reader for as long as I can remember. When I was in my teens, I remember being so envious of my cousins who had so much novels in their rooms. We couldn’t afford to buy those things before because of financial constraints. That’s why when I started working, the ultimate gift I could give myself every payday was, and still is, a freshly bought paperback. There was even a time that I bought a whole series in a day.
Right now, I am not yet done re-reading Angels and Demons. I am also starting with the Charlaine Harris Southern Vampire series. The latter I am reading because of Trueblood
So many good books, so little time…
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
Can I do it? Hmm… I know I can but I need to summon all my powers and call on all saints to pull this off. I’ll start today. I will write it down in another blog. But I will make updates about it here as well.
This is twisted! I doubt if I will be coherent for the next few days. Best of luck to me!
Happy weekend everyone!
P.S. In case you are wondering, this is me talking to myself :D
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
I don’t want to go back to the corporate world. If there is anything I can do about it, I would rather continue working at home or opening a business of my own. My sister is encouraging me to check on the wholesale clothing business that we can go into. But I am hesitant because I want a business close to my heart. Something I know a lot about. I don’t know that much about clothing. That’s my sister’s forte. I have been thinking about a mini grocery store for months now. In fact, I already have a location in mind. The rent is stiff that’s why it’s still on hold. And the capital is not yet enough. I can’t open a small store here at home because in our neighborhood, there are a number of small stores operating. The location I have spotted is actually perfect because there’s no store in that area. I should have thought of this back in 2007 when money kept pouring in. But I guess when you are in that situation, you tend to think that money wouldn’t stop pouring in. Of course, I was wrong. Anyway, I am blabbering already. I might as well stop this mindless chatter. I am keeping my options open but if I can help it, I’ll bid the corporate world goodbye permanently.
Friday, May 29th, 2009
My stress ball, which was not really shaped like a ball, was now gone. Hazel squeezed it really tight and busted the seams. I almost cried when I saw my red, cute stress buster leaking its content 
I have to go to Trinoma to buy a new one. Hopefully, the store still has the exact stress buster. Or I will make Hazel my personal stress buster hehe
Monday, May 25th, 2009
I hate being on uncertain terms. I wish I could be that confident about things again. It just pains me to acknowledge the fact that I am back once again from whence I came from. I never learned! I made these same mistakes in the past and I never learned from it. I should have taken heed of my aunt’s advices…
I am hoping I will be given another shot at it. Just one more so I can prove that this time, I already know.
Friday, March 6th, 2009
Laiya, Batangas
It’s now summer here in the Philippines. You can feel the scorching heat. For the whole family, Ash Wednesday signals the start of summer. Last year, we were not able to go to the beach for one reason or another. This time around, nothing will stop me from going to the beach! :D
I need to have some sun on me. I’m stuck here at home most of the time. There were weeks that I just went out to go to the church. Plus, I wake up late most of the time. So even if I can just go out and let the rays of the sun hit my skin, it wouldn’t be the good rays anymore. And have you noticed that the sun at the beach is different? Or is it just me longing for the beach? Hahaha! I also want to feel the sand under my feet…
I can already imagine the beach, the water, the sand, a good book and my buko juice…
Longing for the beach :D
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
I admit that I need a reminder from time to time. You know, just a little something to jolt me into action. I do tend to be a bit lazy on slow days (which is almost every other day for me hehe) and it would drag on and on. And then something comes up that will remind me to go back on track. Kakahiya but that’s me :hihi
The past week was a blessing to me really. I needed something to inspire me and then it came out of nowhere. Little things bring inspiration to us, we are just too busy to notice it at times. Good thing I was paying attention so I didn’t miss it.
Happy Sunday everyone!
*Blog Your Blessings Sunday
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
My mind won’t stop working, jumping from one idea to the next. I guess that’s a good thing considering that if my mind stopped working altogether, I’d be six feet under. One of the reasons I have several blogs is because I have so many ideas I want to put into writing. A single blog just won’t do at all. Or you wouldn’t understand the jumble of topics already if I put it all under one blog.
Yesterday, I was at Tim’s. While we were yakking about things, my mind would wander on a topic I would have to write in one of my blogs. I will put it at the back of my mind and focus on the present. This happens to me all the time. Even when I am the one talking. Having a short attention span is a hassle. You just can’t focus on any single thing! I can multitask. At least. Otherwise, I might not get to complete any project I start.
Root Cause… The truth is, I had perfect concentration before. It was one of my assets when I had my CPA board review. You can put me in a crowded, noisy mall foodcourt and I can read several chapters and retain all the information in it. My concentration was that good! But when I started working, it slowly deteriorated for some reason. I get distracted all the time. Too much stress? Or what I secretly feel is that it is an escape from all those turbulent times in my life.
I would have to get rid of this once and for all.
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
I drink buko juice every other day. Sometimes, four times a week. It feels like my stomach is cleansed after every drink. I also eat the fruit itself. I prefer buko to other fruits. I don’t eat melon or papaya. I don’t like the taste. I eat green papaya in tinola, though.
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
I look out the window from time to time, taking the vibe of my surroundings. I don’t socialize that much with the neighbors, though. No, I am not a snob. It’s just that my parents reared me this way. We keep to ourselves. We hardly bother neighbors.
My dad is friendly. He is friends with almost everyone in the neighborhood. He grew up here and most of the parents in our neighborhood are childhood friends of his. So that saves us from exerting effort in being friends with everyone. My dad is our family’s “representative”, so to speak. Same goes with my mom when she was still alive.
Sunday, January 18th, 2009
Would you rather go bungee jumping off of a really high bridge or parachute over the Grand Canyon?
Hahaha what a question! I would rather go bungee jumping off a really high bridge. Have you seen the Grand Canyon?? There’s no way in hell I would parachute over that place ever! I would die of fright, that’s for sure!
Actually, I am not afraid of heights but I don’t like stepping on the edge of a precipice. It makes me think of plunging to my death. And it makes my knees shake hehe
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