Loving MY Hair...

I've joined the bandwagon.. I've been blog hopping and seen a bunch of my blog friends having their hair chopped up for the summer. I can just imagine how hot it is right now in the Philippines.. so to anticipate my coming trip (which is just a month away! woohoo!!) I've decided last week to get my much awaited haircut.. (never got the chance to edit the date on my cam.. sorry..)

Good thing they were able to take me for a last minute appointment, I was second guessing since the salon I go to is somewhat pricey.. Good thing my boss let me out at 5:15 since my appointment is for 5:45. I love the place, since the stylist gave me a soothing scalp massage first, then a neck and back massage too. And they won't hurry up during shampoo.. It's really a whole relaxing experience not just an ordinary haircut appointment. So my cut was somewhat like what Rihanna had before, no more Posh for me! I guess it was called A-line razor edged cut?!? Somewhat like that. But the price for me is really worth it! It's easy to style since I really had the back super chopped off! guess how much I paid for??

Ready for more Gossip??

They're here.. They're back.. All-new episodes of Gossip Girl starting April 21. I just can't wait and I'm so excited since the writers' strike definitely put a hold on every great tv shows that I watch. Most of them will have their new episodes by mid-April.

I just miss B and S. And of course Nate too!!

So mark the date: April 21!

Charity Work

One of our clients in the bank is searching for a charitable institution that accepts boat donations. He was able to buy several new ones, thus he was thinking to donate the old ones. He is already considering to donate boats for charity once he get new ones. He said... i'll donate my boat to charity for a change.

This will be a big help for those who are definitely in need.

House Renovation

We are planning to have a small renovation for our house when i get home. First on my list is our bathroom. One of my requirements for the new bathroom is to have a walk in tub. I get to see this during one of my sleepovers at my friend's house. This is simply amazing, this is not your just ordinary bath tub... this has doors. So i said to myself, if our house is to be renovated i definitely must have one.

Almost a month to go!

I'm very excited for my return to manila. I can't wait to see my friends again. They asked me if I’m up to camping. I’m a fan of the survivor series so I said yes. So, I went to my favorite mall to check out some camping gear there are many stuff to choose from but since I will be only at my hometown for only quite a while, I have to settle for some affordable stuff.

Start the countdown i'll be there on May 1.

Computer Upgrade

Our computer is becoming obsolete, we need to upgrade our computers memory. I got My Computer Memory Deal here online. I was surprised to see different products & specification from various manufacturers such as Samsung, Hynix, Qimonda, Micron, Elpida. Found My Best Deal on Memory at http://www.memorydeal.net. So for best computer memory deals check this one out.

Enter Boredom

"I am convinced that boredom is one of the greatest tortures. If I were to imagine Hell, it would be the place where you were continually bored." - ERICH FROMM, The Dogma of Christ

.. cannot believe how I spend my day at work, countless hours of doing nothing just pretending to be busy with stuff that I really don't need to do.

.. lately its been bad or should I say worse.. with the economy really down, I really see very few people coming to the bank.. we are not that busy anymore. no more long lines on the lobby.. phones are not ringing off the hook with customers..

.. imagine being in the office from 8:10 am to around 5:20 - 5:30 with nothing specific to do.. my reports need to be done before 11 AM and I normally finish it an hour earlier.. after that.... countless hours of trying to find something to do..

.. i'm BORED.. just plain BORED... i know i can talk to my co-workers even for hours.. but i don't want to be that kind of person, i want to be productive and useful. i cannot stare blankly on my computer screen doing nothing but still pretending..

.. been trying to distance myself since gossips breed on places where people doesn't have anything good to do with their time..

;;; hay.... wondering how i can beat this boredom????

Business Logos

At last, we are done with the concept of our new business. My sister and I will open an online store for children/ baby items and we are finishing up the design of the website. We wanted to have a simple and easy-to-do logo that would best match our items, so I thought of getting the services of a logo artist. But to my delight, my sister gave me a website for logo design and how easy it is to design your own, even have your business card printed. Its a step by step process, you have to choose a logo suited for your product, and enter the name of the business. From the logo, you can also choose the design of your business card and order it from the site. It's so hassle free and everything is just done online, which makes its easy for us since we are not gifted artists.




Here's a few screen shots that I got when we were having the design process online. I cant wait to finish our site.

Missing my Friends

I cannot believe that after almost four years, my college friend Jhoy finally posted some long lost pictures of us. And I really mean FOUR YEARS... some of the pics were from my first trip back home after staying here for nine months.. Pictures from every trip I had.. going back and forth.. sure a lot has changed.. but it sure brings back lots of happy memories and it really just made me miss them so much more.. I can't help but laugh looking at how we look during those times.. From my trip on Sept. 2004, to my despidida on June 2005, then back to Manila again on March 2006.. then again on April 2007.. One thing sure will not be the same since Mia won't be with us anymore, and seeing these pictures gives some really mixed emotions of joys and sorrows.. laughters and tears.. and I can't wait to add more pictures on this year!

June 2005.. for my despidida party, since I'm going back (again!) to the US, we decided to go somewhere I really haven't been in for years!!


Starcity!! This was one of our classic, we don't care where we go but we sure can have fun! it's three days before I leave (again!) for the US. I cannot believe on how we managed to have fun and be like kids again even for just a night.


March 2006.. An unexpected vacation to Manila since I lost my lola that year.. And the good side was it was within that same week that my friend Mia was getting married.. She was the first one.. And so I guess you really have to look on the bright side of things.. I was mourning but at the same time happy for my friend. We definitely had a great time..Too many pictures..

And then comes April 2007...

Thanks Jhoy for uploading the "long lost" pictures.. And I hope that it won't take you another four years to upload the photos that we will have on my next trip.. :0) Forty more days, friends.. forty more days...

Happy Easter

A Bunny Carrot cake at work at last Friday!

Cooking 101

Ever since we moved here i need to do the task of cooking for our family. I never taught that i will enjoy cooking, thats why i have decided to enroll and check out some culinary schools. There are so many factors to consider when finding the right culinary school, The location, tuition fees and of course the quality of teaching. I have never been so excited to attend a chef school...so i am off next week to check them all out.

Black Saturday

Although malls are open today (and even yesterday!) I've decided to just stay home and for at least one day reflect for the Holy Week. My mom's family had received a tragic news Thursday and Good Friday has been a tough day for them. I know its hard for my mom to hear the news that her sister passed away, especially because we are worlds apart from them. My thoughts and prayers go out for my mom's family.. for my mom.. and for all her relatives..

I really didn't have anything to do today.. But then I just turned on the TV and guess what's on?? THE TEN COMMANDMENTS... Just like the old times, we used to watch this or Jesus of Nazareth or King of Kings during holy week when we were kids. And I believe that my cousin, still does this and would invite everyone to join him.. Movie Marathon!!

Hay, so I guess this is as close as I can get to observing Black Saturday. Might as well watch it.

" Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me." - Psalms 23:4

Fashion Schools

I just received a call from my cousin because she wants me to go with her when she looks for some fashion schools in los angeles . We spent a great vacation last year, and how time flies that she will graduate from high school soon. She really wanted to be in the fashion industry and for quite some time now, she has a shortlist of fashion schools in california. She is just so lucky to find one near their area. She plans to study at a fashion school in california because she knows that the best designer nowadays graduated from these institutions. I can't wait to accompany her next week.

Today and Tomorrow

Its Holy Thursday and I am off to work.

Tomorrow is Good Friday, and i still have work.

I just miss the life in Manila during Holy Week. We are tied with a lot of activities as a family, and at the church. Today is a work day. *sigh*

wedding flowers

I have a friend that will be married soon. And they opted to do the preparation personally, meaning no wedding planner. They are done booking the church & the reception venue. For the flower arrangement on both the venues, they decide to order wholesale flowers . Then they will just ask the services of their aunt for the decoration. For the the type of flowers, they still have to decide on the following roses, calla lilies, rose petals, and gerbera daisies. They asked for my advise on what type of flowers to choose. Since i love calla lilies i chose this one. I feel excited for their wedding too.

Get Juicy..

I went to my eye doctor today and decided to get my prescription for sunglasses. Gosh, I really don't want to spend on anything pricey since I am really saving for my trip. I just wanted to get sunglasses this time, since I'll probably travel a lot and besides my glasses are still good. I as torn between two styles that I wanted.. But the poor me, had to choose the cheaper one.. Budget issues!!! hahaha..

what I wanted

This was my first choice, its Juicy Couture Glam, this was is really pricey!! With the lenses and everything, this would cost me almost $ 380.00 and that's together with the 30 % discount.. Hay, I really, really wanted this one AT FIRST, that the lady already started doing the invoice.. Then I changed my minded and instead opted for this one:

what I chose

I have to admit that this is not my top choice, but then I have to choose something that will fit my budget! (See, I'm learning to choose wisely) And I hate it! This is almost $ 100.00 cheaper, and a hundred dollars is a hundred dollars... Ugh! Well, this is also Juicy Couture Apple model, although it is kinda cute since it was "embellished" on the sides..

I really hoped that I would be fine choosing this one.. Hahahah.. I just cannot believe on how it seems that I can't even choose what I wanted! Hay, buhay!!!

Holy Week

I was brought up in a family where old Catholic Traditions are still practiced. I know most of the events in the Chruch's liturgical calendar. I was born, raised, and breathed as a Catholic. So now that we are in observance of the Holy Week, I can't help but compare, since now I am living in a place where its not really that much observed. Holy Week is just any other week.. Friday's of lent were just ordinary fridays... I wasn't able to abstain meat so I just chose to give up something else. I just missed observing the Holy Week in the Filipino way.. and here's why:

*I missed doing the Bisita Iglesia with my friends..

*I hate that on Holy Thursday and especially Good Friday, I still have to go to work and not be able to observe these holy days.

* I missed the prusisyon on Good Friday, showing the Santo Entierro, the Dolorosa and some carozas featuring the passion and death of Christ.

* I hate that there's no "Salubong" here. People are excited about Easter mainly because of the Easter bunny and the Easter Egg Hunt! Too much commercialism right there..

*I missed the scorching heat every Holy Week in Manila, for whatever reason it unofficially marks the start of summer while here the weather's been gearing towards spring but the wind's been hard this weekend.

I guess you can only conform to one's culture only up to a certain extent, but you can never ever be able to embrace it whole heartedly and completely forget the roots planted in your heart on who you really are and where you're from..

So in my own little way, I'll find a way to observe Holy Week, maybe sacrifice a little.. Be more patient at work.. Find time to reflect and meditate amidst all the hustles and bustles on what other people perceived to be just another day in the office..

Gossip Girl.. Pinoy Version?!?

I was chatting with my friend this morning when she told me about this blog that started to get popular around the web and it really got me curious so I checked it out. It was about that much highly publicized "scandal" involving some well-known names in Manila's Party Society.. It was so amazing on how he dished out on every single thing about the people involved.

I've read on some wordpress sites, that its like Gossip Girl.. Pinoy Version.. Only this involve real people.. real lives.. He was ripped off with $70,000 and is demanding the person to pay him back or he'll continue lashing out on his blog about him and the rest of what he referred to as the as "Gucci-Gang" So, if you guys have the time, check out the link to get updated! This has becoming the fast-paced "online telenovela" as some people coined it. So now, skeletons are out of the closet.. Dirty Laundries left and hang out to dry for all the world to see! Sadly it does involve some names from Manila's so-called "high society".. Thank God, I'm just a simple person.. living a simple life.. I guess too much desire for money and fame can do you know no good!

Sure do hope the poor guy will get his money back since its his life savings and he really need it.. And that people who are involved should really get the help they need..

I need a haircut and I need your help

I just had my WORST HAIR DAY today!! And I just hate it!! While getting ready to hit the mall, I figured it was so windy outside that I have to do something. My hair length is not long enough so I figured to just pin the front and upper part and then the wind just totally knocked up my hair while I was still at the doorstep! I was so f@?k!n' pissed! When I got to the car, I put my hair in a ponytail, but then it was still too short that half of it was just fallin.. Ugh! One thing that can really put me in a bad mood is having a bad hair day!!

I've been thinking of letting it grow for a while and just have my haircut when I go back to Manila (and I always do that!), I've managed to be patient before my every trip, kahit mukhang "warla" na ang hair ko sa work! But then lately I just can't take it. I loved the haircut I got last November, which was a surprise birthday gift from my friend. The stylist was really amazing that she was able to pull off the then popular "Pob" cut (Posh Bob), which is the Victoria Beckham haircut. Altough it was really pricey, imagine $60 for the service!! It does come though with the shampoo/conditioner, then a scal p and hands massage. Plus to be honest, she was really good. It was like a make-over show, since she will put on a bit of powder and lip gloss too!

So now, I really wanted to get a haircut! And I wanted to go back to her! But will I risk spending $ 60 for a haircut?!? I honestly think that my hair was still too short to spend that amount on a cut. And I don't know if I should get the same style, since after the cut, I have built the "posh" reputation of me at work!! Hahaha.. My co-workers just loved to tease me after I got that new haircut, with one side longer than the other (which some of them just totally don't get!).

I need help to find the cut that will suit me this time. I have some ideas though but I can't find the right pictures. Katie Holmes hairstyle in one premiere night event really looked amazing, but then I figured it was high maintenance. My other choice is Bea Alonzo's hair in the movie One More Chance!!! I know ang corny ko no?!? I've seen it in crunchyroll and I know that it was just a wig, but still it was so cute! But I can't find pictures of it. And I already did try my best to get a good shot of it. I watched it again, pause the computer just to take a shot of her hair from every angle, but the glare from the screen makes it a little blurry.. So please...

IF ANYONE CAN FIND OR CAN TAKE A MUCH BETTER QUALITY PICTURE OF BEA'S HAIR IN THE MOVIE.. PLEASE LET ME KNOW...

** on another note, i think One More Chance is a nice filipino movie. i seldom watch pinoy flicks but i've got to be honest, i already saw it three times in the internet! haha.. not bad..**

Catching Up

I've been so lazy, so here I'll catch up on tags and awards that I missed because of my laziness to blog..

"I" - thanks to my new blogger friend D'cooking mudra, i like this tag..

I AM… bored!!! to Death!
I WANT…to go and shop right now
I HAVE… learned a lot about life
I WISH… I can already go back to Manila.. for good!
I HATE... it when I have my monthly "period" hahaha
I FEAR… losing somebody I love
I SEARCH… online for places to go to for my vacation
I WONDER… how can I earn more money? hehehe
I REGRET… sometimes, that every time I go back to Manila, I still choose to return here! sometimes ha!
I LOVE…my family and friends so much!
I ALWAYS… check my balances online or on my cel.. haha.. adik!
I AM NOT…a nice person but I'm trying to be!
I DANCE... by myself and then ended up missin' my gimik days..
I SING... karaoke/videoke!!! although i dont have a great voice
I CRY… when I think of Mia
I WRITE… the names of my kamag-anak, parang walang makalimutan na pasalubong
I WON…lots of contests when I was in school?!? academic nga lng
I AM CONFUSED…on how some people just sit around all day doing nothing
I NEED…to check my list and see who did I miss out
I SHOULD…start losing weight, since yan ang unang sinasabi sa kin tuwing umuuwi ako..
THE LAST THOUGHT YOU GO TO SLEEP WITH IS… ilang days na nga lang ba at May na??? woohoo!!!

Fours.. grabbed this from my sis..

4 jobs i have had:
part time office assistant/cashier
started out as a teller
moved to Exchange Dept
then.. moved to Branch CSR II

4 movies i watched over and over:
Somewhere in Time
My Sassy Girl
Windstruck
Magic Kitchen

4 shows I watch:
Gossip Girl
Heroes
Big Brother 9
Survivor

4 places I have been:
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Cebu
and San Francisco.. International Airport.. hahaha
4 places I would rather be:
Manila
Manila
i keep coming back to MANILA
Manila im coming home... hahahahahaha

4 things I look forward to this year:
just one.....
MY TEN- DAY TRIP BACK TO MANILA!!!

more catching up next time.. need to get ready for shopping!!

Midwest Auto Recycling

Searching for some used enines and transmissions? I have seen an extensive listing of these items at the midwest auto recycling site. Since we had a problem with our car, I searched online for some car parts at the cheaper price, but still has the quality i am looking for. One of the best I saw recently was the Midwest Auto Recycling. They have a very nice term when it comes to warranty and that is a big factor for a buyer like me. Though their items are second hand already, they assure its performance, because all transmissions are test driven and manually inspected for possible defects. It is even checked for oil pressure and cleaned thoroughly before shipping to it's customers. I would really recommend this to my friends here because just like me they want true value with their money.

St. Patrick's Day

For my cute and adorable nephew...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Here's Some Virtual Irish Beads - Virtual Flashing Optional :-) To: Joaquin From: Ninang Ricca

What Virtual St. Patrick's Day Gift Should You Give?

good weather

Weather is pretty good nowadays. I find it just right, not too cold, but still there's a bit of coolness when you go out. I can dress up a little bit better now, and I enjoy having warm baths still. This makes me think of getting walk in bathtubs that I have seen online. A nice warm bath after work is so relaxing and I deserve that pampering once in a while. I still need to check my budget if i can afford one.

Defibrillator Recall

Did you know that on October 15, 2007, Medtronic Inc, the company behind Sprint Fidelis made a product recall on the market. Most defibrillator and pacemaker patients have an identification card that lists the model and serial numbers of their devices and leads. If you look at your identification card and see the numbers 6930, 6931, 6948 or 6949, it is likely that you have a recalled lead. The following products are said to be hazardous to ones health, and the public was warned of these. The items under Defibrillator Recall are the following

• Sprint Fidelis 6930
• Sprint Fidelis 6931
• Sprint Fidelis 6948
• Sprint Fidelis 6949

If you suspect to be a victim of this product, or you were simply exposed to these materials, consult your doctor immediately or call 1-866-9-MEDTRONIC for a free consultation. It is always best to be on the safe side and stay healthy after all.

Wow!

Thanks to my sister for this one..

I hope I can use this even with online shopping.. LOL Thanks Ate..

The Shopaholic Strikes Again..

Just when I thought I've been really good controlling my shopping.. I just had a major relapse! I, once again turned into a compulsive buyer just minutes ago after work.. Here's the reason why:

I wasn't really supposed to buy this, so you have to blame my dad since there's a fun story why we ended up being at the mall, on a Friday night after a long day's work.. All I really wanted to have was some chicken (sorry, I know its Friday and were not supposed to eat meat) from the usual place we go to. On the way back to our place my dad noticed that somebody was by our place, someone we are trying to avoid, so I told him that we can go to the mall to grab some Starbucks.. So I got my mocha frap and chocolate cupcake getting ready to go home when my dad suddenly said something: "Merong maganda sa Coach yun mga style na gusto mo, $ 98 nga lang." He was at the mall this morning to run some errands for my mom. So my reaction: "What?? $98 lang? Bakit di ko yun nakita last week?". so since were still in the area we parked again and checked out the mall. Aba, pagdating namin dun, wala na sa istante yun shoes!! I was ready to leave when all of a sudden, nakita ko na lang na nsa lapag, nalaglag siguro! It was so meant to be!!! hahaha!! Their size are big, I'm usually a 6 but I got the 5 1/2 since mas maganda yun fit. So I just bought a pair of Coach shoes in under 10 minutes! I swear! I even went online at that moment and told my sis to guess where am I!! haha..

**Coach Margot Flat**

I remember giving up a pair of Coach flats before because my mom wanted it for my sisters, and they only have the last pair, I badly wanted that one but left with no choice. So seeing this and loving it instantly, I really grabbed the chance, to buy it.. Before my mom gets her hands to it! No wonder she was so "inggit" when I showed it to her when we got home, because I really said: AKIN ITO! SORRY!! haha.. I think this is by far my most compulsive (for a pricey) purchase, since it was literally under 10 minutes.. haha..

What a way to start the weekend.. Really puts me in the mood to shop!

Coin Collection

My Dad has a lot of coins and he collected it when he worked at Middle Easy many years ago. Everything is still well kept and in a safe place. Since we moved here in California, he kept a few coins from here of different denominations. HE will soon have his birthday, and I am thinking of giving him something extraordinary after I saw a rare coin from Monex Rare Coin. They are one of the trusted site for this beaing a part of the Monex Family. I saw a very beautiful USA coin , and I am thinking of getting it online. He will be delighted to see it on his birthday because I havent seena coin like this before. Truly a collector's item. This coin will also serve as a big investment on his side. He cn later ontrade this coin for a bigger value soon with the help of a Monex Account Representative for a hassle free and safe transaction. I cant wait to give it to him.

Yen's Questions of the week

1. What color are your eyes? black brown
2. Anything pierced? just my ears :)
3. What was the last thing you ate? dinner
4. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? black?
5. What is the best advice ever given to you? hmmm .. a lot:)
6. What sport do you hate the most? basketball
7. Have you ever been broken hearted? secret:)
8. Do you wish on stars? yes , sometimes
9. Are you a daredevil? a little but not so much
10. Do you like to walk in the rain? i tried many times back in manila

Fantastic...

Special thanks to d cooking mudra for this award...


Rule: Copy the entire list and add your name at the bottom. And tag at least 5 friends. (But you can tag as many as you like)
Thea, my scrappy side, Childstar, abie, aggie, alpha, apple, apols, jacqui, jane, jody, joy, mike, kelly, mich, peachy, dorxie, Butchay, lena, anna, sheryll, pat, gracie, cheche, thet, Heidi 2, Heidi, D' Cooking Mudra, Ricca

in good shape?

I always felt that I am on the heavy side. But at the office, I feel like im the smallest, funny huh?! Since im prepaparing for my vacation in manila, i really wanted to look good and feel good about myself. You think it is safe for me to drink some diet pills ? i Have seen some products online, and they guarantee safety and effectivity of the product, so im thinking of giving it a try. I hope to shed off a few extra pounds so I will look better with the new clothes I have.

Excited

I am still not done shopping for some pasalubongs for May, I still need to buy some more for my friends. I am planning to have a big box shipped by April, so come May, I only have my luggage with me. I bought this really nice one from the mall, of course, it bears my favorite trusted Brand. I got it a a very good price and I never had second thoughts of purchasing it. I just wanna carry this one around when I come home on May. I first thought of getting pink, but I decided to get one in a very nice shade of red, so i can easily spot my luggage at the carousel. Will post pictures soon.

I need a break

A lot of things to do at work.. a lot of online assignments too. I am preparing for my Manila trip already, and i can't help but feel excited.

For the mean time.. let me do some tasks first.

Be back.

More money for shopping

If you are running out of cash but would like to do more shopping, and your credit line is almost hitting its mark, why not apply for a card that can give you an approval even if you have current bad credits? Credit cards for bad credit is offered now adays, so you don't have to worry if you have outstanding balances with some other companies. Once approved, you can now use the card for your transactions such as bills , groceries and shopping. Gone are the days that you should have a good credit when applying for credit cards. Bad credit credit cards are the biggest thing to have now, apply online to have your own now.

Coffee talk

What Your Latte Says About You

You don't treat yourself very often. You find that indulging doesn't jibe with your very disciplined life. You can be quite silly at times, but you know when to buckle down and be serious. Intense and energetic, you aren't completely happy unless you are bouncing off the walls. You're addicted to caffeine. There's no denying it. You are a child at heart, and you don't ever miss the opportunity to do something playful. You are deep and thoughtful, but you are never withdrawn.

What Does Your Latte Say About You?

Rehabilitation at it's finest

Drug Addiction is really our society's biggest problem nowadays. I have seen a lot of victims here in our area, and I know how their families suffer with that too. They do their best by sending their loved ones to a rehabilitation center. But gone are the days of those old traditional ones. Did you know that there's a high - end drug rehab called Sunset Malibu? it is located near the beach front, and they have a very good program for drugs and even alcohol addiction. Each program is specially designed for very individual patient. They have state of tha art facilities too, so you wont feel like you are in a center.

Spring Forward

To my blogger friends here in the US.. Don't forget to:

Daylight Savings Time starts again.. So don't forget to adjust your time an hour forward. Spring Forward.. Fall back.. that's how I remember it!

Hope nobody gets late to work!

A week of being Sick

Thank goodness that after a week of being sick, I started to feel better last Thursday. Hay, ang hirap kapag maysakit no! It started two Fridays ago when while chatting with my niece I suddenly felt that my throat huts so much and its hard to swallow. Then last weekend all I did was lay in bed which totally ruins all my shopping plans! I am trying to keep a schedule since I'm planning to have all my pasalubongs shipped ahead of my trip. I don't have any plans on bringing a huge balikbayan box with me in May! I am so sick that I can't even eat and I really felt so weak. So cough and colds really kept me up the whole night.

The thing is, I even showed up to work Monday since the first week of the month is such a busy time for us, and one of my co-workers is on vacation for two weeks and I have to do his job! Hay, imagine me those days... It was really hard getting up to go to work every single morning when all your body wanted was to really be in bed. To make matters worst, some of my co-workers also started to get sick. Sneezing and coughing can be heard just everywhere! Hahaha! Pasencya na dahil sa hindi ako mkapag call-in so magdusa tayong lahat!!

So my boss, Robin, came up with the best idea ever. Last Wednesday, she made us some chicken and rice soup and even brought her own crockpot to keep it warm the whole time. It was like "feed the sick day" for us at work. I have some of my co-workers brought some tea, honey and lemon and I have to say that it really worked. I just realized on how they are really such a bunch of workaholics around here. I mean I do know some friends of mine in Manila who would call in sick from work just because they don't want to work that day! And in here, kulang na lang eh may mini clinic kami at lahat pumapasok pa din! I liked it in a way, where it really shows devotion to work and how my co-workers have really treated me so much like my extended family here. But at the same time, I cant' help but think that if I am in Manila I don't think I have to bust my @ss of to go to work every single day and drag myself to go when I am sick..

So right there, take a peek how life is working here.

Lifelock promotions

With the vast cases of internet fraud nowadays, i have decided that I will get myself an internet fraud protection. After searching for weeks now, i have decided to sign up with Lifelock. I am just so lucky because LifeLock.com currently has a promotion. By using the promotional code RD32 you will receive the deepest discount available for new LifeLock.com customers. That is 30 days free on your account plus savings when you have an annual membership. You will also be receiving their wallet lock service at no additional cost. Aside from that, a few more services of Lifelock are filtering Spams on your bulk mail, they also get rid of those unsolicited credit card offers, and most importantly, you will be warned once somebody is trying to access your credit card.

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Ice Cream girl ..

You Are Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

You are kind, popular, and generous. You tend to be successful at anything you try. A social butterfly, you are great at entertaining a crowd. You are most compatible with strawberry ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

Vegas again

I have been to Vegas once with my cousins from LA. It' s been a while since I visited this place and I'm really excited with my officemate's plan to visit the place by June. There's a lot os places to see there, and of course who would want to miss the casinos right? Nothing is definite yet with ourplans, but we are checking on some Vegas hotel already, because it would be better to book in advance to avail of great discounts. I have a lot of scheduled vacations for this year, because i feel really stressed with work recently, and I just need it to keep me sane.

Write Impression

It's been busy lately at work so I wasn't able to blog for quite some time. We will be having auditor's for this month, and we have tons of meeting to attend, and reports to finish. I was assigned to look for some souvenir items for our clients too. I thought of these advertising pens that could help us promote the bank, and at the same time, I find it useful for the receiver. They can attach it to their checkbooks too. I presented sample pictures of different pens to my supervisor, and we are just cgossing the pen brand and colors. I wish heavy work will be lessened byt his week. I feel so tired.

My new challenge

Being a mall rat on weekdays and weekends has a lot of benefits on my part. Aside from getting good items on sale, I am aware of all the items at the mall. Ask me about baby stuff, hardware, home decors, and I can lead you to the best spot. Last week, my mom asked me to accompany her at the ladies section because She needs to grab something formal for an office dinner. This is where my patience was tested. The designs that we like are for the smaller frames, and since my mom in a plus size already, we really had a hard time looking for one. Online shopping to the rescue, I grabbed her a black dress that's flattering to her. Thanks to plus size clothing store, everything is just a click away.

lipstick

You Should Wear Peach Lipstick

Clean, fresh, and simply pretty. Your look: Natural Beauty Your signature lip gloss flavor: Peach

What Shade of Lipstick Should You Wear?

Cell Phones

Gone are the days when you used to have a long checklist of things you needed before going out the door: your camera, planner, iPod, your cellphone. Ever since Apple launch its iPhone a couple of months ago, I am still raving aboui it until now. The moment I saw its ad on the TV I knew that I have to get one. I think that it is really one cool stuff. Although we have to admit that long before iPhone came into the picture, it was Blackeberry that dominated the field of communication technology. Its an amazing product, one of the first to launch email capabilities from your cellphone, it changed the way people look at such handheld device.

Although BlackBerry Phone has been around for years, and Apple's iphone has just been on the market for a couple of months, comparisons are being made between these two products. I personally opted for the iPHone since it has that very modern appeal especially being the first touchscreen cellphone released. It lean towards the younger demographic as well, young professionals who are busy working 24/7 and are always on the phone would choose something so edgy, innovative, very modern with a really slick design. Blackberry has always been a classic while iPhone is modern. And besides Apple is also a well-known name with regards to breakthrough in the modern technology. So, I guess since people will always crave for something new and more modern, iPhone and Blackberry will always have their share of users up until something new will come along.. But for me, I am still loving my iPhone every single moment! I am looking for those sites who does Cell Phones Unlocked because I need to have mine unlocked when I visit manila. So far, Puremobile.com has that service and I will bring my iphone there so i can enjoy it in manila too.

I'm Back and I'm Furious

Since I haven't been on a blogging mode lately, I really had some thoughts in that I need to let out! I am not really feeling good since last night and feel like catching a cold, but who cares?!? I needed to vent this time as my emotions are still high! Hahaha.. Here's comes the B!*ch in me..

I've read on my sis' blog about some latest gossips in Manila, and one of them was when Gretchen walked out of a scheduled appearance in a showbiz talk show in ABS. So that got me curious and waited for The Buzz the next day to see if they have the chika about what happened. Ever since I've seen her clip when she visited Claudine after she gave birth, I definitely knew she was up to something... SHE WAS TRYING HARD TO BE LIKE VICTORIA BECKHAM!!! Hairstyle was a give- away of course, but then I figured Posh's bob really became popular.. But then when I saw the clips of her alleged "walk-out" from the said t.v. show, damn! I am furious... With the super skinny body frame, to the very fashionista look for a tv guesting.. And this is when all hell break loose for me: So, nag wwalk-out na nga sya, then a couple of fans were there na nag ask to take some pictures and she stopped and stike a pose totally like Posh! Call me crazy but I know na ginagaya nya talaga si Victoria.

Sure she was once a popular artista but hey I never saw her posed like that before. And I've also heard na medyo na okray na din cya ni Kris Aquino on her morning show for trying to be like Posh.. Hahaha.. It just boggles me for the fact that , if she thinks, she already know who she is, with her designer clothes, stunning jewelries and rich lifestyle..then why in the hell do you have to copy somebody else's style?!? She's been on the business way before the Spice Girls so she should have her own image by now. Oh and the "walk-out" I don't believe even a second of it and I think that its somewhat staged, you know why? Here's what I've observed:

Wasn't it too convenient that the camera crew for The Buzz was also there? Well, they've said before that they were conducting an interview with her..So I guess that's fine.

If you were too upset and felt disrespected why did you allow cameras to still shoot you while walking out?

And napaka habang walk out naman ang nangyari! I was amazed that they don't have an exit directly from their studios to the parking lot for celebrities. Lumabas pa si Gretchen, as in sa labas ng compound ng ABS-CBN before she got in to her car?!? Which is totally unbelievable!

Things have to change in how show business runs in our country, it is still too mababaw and overly dramatic at times, when they have to know that people are way smarter than what they perceived to be! I was gonna post photos for comparisons, but I think you guys can already judge for yourselves. Surely do hope you can watch that video clip of her "walk-out".