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Thursday, September 16th, 2010
I am a huge Jessica Zafra fan! I’ve been since college when a friend introduced her broadsheet column and her first Twisted book to me. I saved up for that first Twisted book. I bought it in college. I bought all her other books when I was working already.
I always bring a Jessica Zafra book with me whenever I go on road trips or when I know I’d be queuing up and it’ll take me longer than a few minutes. Her books are great companions because you can actually imagine her talking in front of you. Just a warning, though. Make sure you have a hanky with you to cover your mouth with because you will surely feel like laughing out loud with some of her stories.
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Jessica Zafra,
Twisted books
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
I have this habit of putting a song in loop. Again and again for the day. Sometimes, it would take me days before I change the song. The song need not be a new one. There are old songs that I forget and then when I see it online or in my treasure chest of mp3′s, I would put it in the player and it would stay there until I get tired of it.
Right now, the songs on repeat mode are the following: Love the way you lie by Eminem ft. Rihanna, Airplanes by BoB ft. Hayley Williams of Paramore, Angels cry by Mariah Carey ft. Ne-Yo, 21 Guns by Green Day and the cast of American Idiot, and Seasons of Love by the cast of Rent the movie.
I’ve been playing the same songs over and over for days now. I’ll probably get tired by it come weekend. We’ll see…
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21 Guns by Green Day and the cast of American Idiot,
Airplanes by BoB ft. Hayley Williams of Paramore,
Angels cry by Mariah Carey ft. Ne-Yo,
Love the way you lie by Eminem ft. Rihanna,
Seasons of Love by the cast of Rent the movie
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
I love listening to mellow music. My sisters tease me that it’s the reason I get so sleepy. Truth is, music stimulates my mind. I can think clearly when there’s music on the background. I know someone who gets distracted by music when she has to think of a post to write. That’s not me. For some reason, my mind is functioning better if there’s noise. Crazy no?
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses.
This is one of the most common questions asked during a job interview. If I were to answer truthfully, this would have been my answer…
My weakness is that I easily get irritated/annoyed with my co-workers. Especially the silly ones. Those who insist on turning the volume of their pc speakers up when you are busy concentrating on balancing the books of the company. Or those who insist on playing local novelty songs that grate on your nerves. Or those who keep on going on bathroom or coffee breaks when there’s a deadline to meet. Or those who can’t keep their mess on their own work stations. I can go on and on and the list will be several pages long.
Now, my strength is I can easily adapt in any given environment. In short, I am good at pretending! I can pretend to be fine with whatever is going on around me when I need to.
Don’t you think my strength and weakness counterbalance each other?
Hehehe
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
I was asked how it feels now that I turned 32. I said it felt the same yesterday when I was still 31. Nothing changed. I am just older by a year but all in all, it’s as if I didn’t celebrate my birthday.
I was being teased mercilessly for being “old”. My age is no longer in the calendar. I don’t mind at all. In fact, I am looking forward to the…
Yep, the big 4-0! I will celebrate it with a blast! My 40th birthday. It’ll be eight years from now and I still have plenty of time to save up. Hehehe
I anticipated turning 30 two years ago. I thought I’d be sad to say goodbye to my 20′s. I wasn’t. In fact, I was so excited to turn 30 back then. Now, I am looking forward to the four-oh.
An additional year in life is a blessing. So many others were not as lucky to reach their 30′s. Who are we to complain that we’re growing older, right?
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
August has always been quite the hardest month for me. For some reason, this is the month where I encounter the most difficulties in terms of finances. In the vernacular, Filipinos call this month as tagtuyot (dry spell).
The thing with me is I already know what to expect with August but I keep finding myself stuck in the same situation year after year! I already told myself to prepare for this month since May but, well, here I am once again. Worrying for tomorrow.
I need to stop myself going into the same cycle every year. I can’t forever be in this situation. I have turned 32 today and yet I haven’t learned my lesson. I swear, no more after this. No more!
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Me!
Happy birthday to me!
I am getting old hehe
Sunday, July 11th, 2010
Sometimes my very own relatives make me feel like an epic failure! Most keep on asking why I now stay at home only. Why I wasn’t working anymore. My dad, my siblings and I keep on telling them that I am actually working at home. Then they would ask what I’m doing. I would tell them that I am writing.
I don’t mention blogging because most people I encounter don’t know what blogging is. I don’t have the patience to explain it in detail. Writing is the best work description I can give them.
And then the look that clearly says FAILURE would emerge on their faces!
I keep telling myself it doesn’t matter, they don’t know anyway. It gets old. But it got to the point that instead of just brushing it off, I get so annoyed by it already! Working at home is not something I took on because I failed in my field of expertise. If you don’t know it yet, I am an accountant by profession. I was, by the way. I still practice it from time to time but it’s not my bread and butter anymore. Writing is. Blogging, I mean.
Maybe, one of these days, I will explain to them what blogging is and how I am earning the same, if not more than the, amount of money as some OFWs do. Maybe.
Friday, July 9th, 2010
I am scared of death. When it is staring me in the face and taunting me, I show a strong front but the truth is that I am batshit scared of it. Who’s really prepared for it, anyway? I don’t think any one is. Probably the priests and nuns and other religious figures. Probably our neighbor who’s turning 100 soon.
But not me. I am not prepared for it. I don’t think I will ever be prepared for death. Even when it’s not coming for me, I am still scared of it. I’m scared for the person who will be taken.
I also feel angry towards death. Scared and mad at it! It has taken three loved ones already. My brother, my mom, and my grandma. I really prayed, still praying, that it won’t be back for years and years. We’ve had enough. I’ve had enough of it to last me another lifetime.
Friday, July 9th, 2010
I think I am becoming a hoarder. My sister would often tease me about buying bags, wallets, and books even though I still have a lot stored. With bags and wallets, I buy when I see one I find cute. With books, I buy those I find intriguing. I read a Sunday column in a local broadsheet that recommends books and when one interests me, I go to the bookstore and buy it. Or when a friend tells me about a good book she’s read, chances are the next time I am near a bookstore, you will find me asking for the book.
Ah yes, I am becoming a hoarder now!r
Friday, June 25th, 2010
What is the last thing you quit? Was it difficult?
I quit drinking soda. Boy, was it difficult! I’ve been drinking soda daily for the past year and a half. Sometimes, twice in a day. There was even a time in the past year that I would ask my dad to buy an 8 ounce bottle of Coke for me early in the morning.
But then I suddenly realized how dangerous it is for me and my family to be drinking soda daily. My grandma is diabetic and we could be diabetic, too. I decided to stop drinking soda on January 1st of this year. I stopped and hasn’t tasted even a drop of it since then.
It was difficult at first but I am happy I did it. I have been soda-free for 6 months now.
Next thing to quit: rice!
Friday, June 25th, 2010
Death is the only certain thing in life. We all know that. Whatever we do to avoid it, we will eventually succumb to it. All of us. The question is: are you prepared for death to come get you?
Honestly, I am not ready for death yet. I believe few people really prepare for it. I don’t think I’d ever be ready. Actually, I keep praying for death not to come get me yet. I know my family still needs me. I want to be able to secure their future first, especially that of my dad and my brother. I also want to make sure first that someone will take care of my sister Meng when she grows old and still single. There are so many things that I need to be sure of first before anything else.
Of course, I might grow to the ripe age of 100. Who knows?!
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