A little shopping

This time its not clothes and bags , but home stuff. Since I am doing some room make over, I decided to check out the Home Section at the mall. I got myself a few storage boxes in , table cover, hooks and even Kohler faucets . We are changing the ones in our bathroom and kitchen sink. I am really excited to re arrange my room, give me another weekend and it will surely look like a bedroom again.

love for coffee

During those times that I was still in Manila, we always have our weekly dose of coffee. Of course, our favorite would be none other than Starbucks coffee . Now that I am here in California, Starbucks is everywhere, even at groceries, so I make it a point to have a stock at home of my favorite frapuccino. I always feel like im in Manila whenever I buy a cup , but still , coffee won't be the same without your friends and family who shares every sip with you.

Fall is here, and soon it's winter, i cant wait to have a cup of my Hot Caffe Mocha.

Gossip Girl's Back

Of course they never failed to release a very "sexy" sneak preview.. Gossip Girl season premiere will be tomorrow, Monday at 8 pm!! I can't wait!!!

Day Two..

So I did something productive today.. I WENT SHOPPING!!! Got some stuff for my room since I really wanted to make it look organize. Thank goodness, my mom already started to sort stuff that will be sent to my sister. Bawas kalat sa kwarto, salamat naman! But the most rewarding part is when I went to Macy's and found out about these:

The Coach Heritage Stripe Swingpack ON SALE!!!! 40% off... So do I need it?? Nope not really I already got one but still decided to buy it! hahaha.. I'm trying to sell it to my mom, because I know she's gonna convince me to send it to my sisters. But as I was explaining to them. tough times lately, I just cant give out stuff as I've been doing it for a while! hahaha.. If they want it, they can buy it from me! haha.. I really am sticking to my plan on saving money, so not everything comes for free.. Hindi na ko all-out mag pasalubong, kasi nagtitipid na ko.. : )

Then when I went to the cosmetics/perfume area, I found out that they now have a full counter of Bare Minerals!! OMG!! I'm in make-up heaven!!! I bought a couple of items, AGAIN...

I love this Rare Minerals Blemish Therapy. I tried it once, and now its going to be a part of my night time "ritual".. So vain huh?!? haha
Then of course my two must-haves.. Summer Bisque and Buxom Lip Gloss.. The bisque is the best concealer ever!!! And i love the Dolly shade of Buxom it gives that tingly, cooling sensation, it kinda feels that it's tightening your lips to make it look for fuller and pout-perfect!!

so what else did I buy?? hmmm.. I got three cute dresses for the coming princess.. But I'm too lazy to take pics so it will be on the next one...

Hay, thank heavens for sale.. what am I gonna do without them?? : )

Day One of my Three Day Weekend

Three Day weekend for me!!! Woohoo!! No plans at all, well except of course to hit the mall right?!?hahaha.. So what do I intend to do?

- clean up my closet, cabinets, drawers... lahat-lahat dahil sa ang dami kong tambak! so many mails need to be shredded.. statements... offers.. receipts..

As of right now, I am done with the first drawer pa lang! I was sorting out stuff and shredded what I don't need.. Then I stumbled upon my Bare Minerals.. (this is needs to be a totally different post!) I realized I have so much, since I (for whatever reason) buy the set ones, mostly 10-pc kits.. got rid of the huge boxes they have and just placed them in one make-up bag! Then I found some letters, birthday cards, thank you cards and notes from my friends, sisters and family back home!! So I did have a sort of "5 minute" drama mode!! hahaha.. Reading those surely still bring me tears... St least, I got something done today.. I didn't go out since its still triple digit heat, sobrang init!!

Here's the rest of my to-do list:

- clean my make-up brushes... ang dami nito
-organize my closet.. i need to sort stuff and get rid of some clothes I don't wear anymore
-one more cabinet to clean..
-find my card... I CAN'T FIND MY MACY'S CARD!!! ugh!
-buy a shoe rack (?) nka kalat lang kc mga sapatos ko d2!!
- SHOP! naman.. i need to do this...
I really wish to be productive this 3-day weekend.. My room really looks like a big mess! It is nowhere to be called a bedroom, its more like a stock room... and I am starting to get pissed about it.. My mom would always say we don't need for it to look nice and there's no need to buy accessories and household stuff since we won't be here forever... But hey, its almost five years and I don't see us going elsewhere?!? so, I'm going to make-over this so-called bedroom to make it look more.. hmmm.. alive??? hahaha

good weekend everyone!

My Six Layers

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LAYER ONE:
– Name: Ricca Mia
– Birth date: 18th of Nov
– Birthplace: Manila
– Current Location: Stockton, CA
– Eye Color: brown
– Hair Color: black/brown
– Righty or Lefty: lefty

LAYER TWO:
– Your heritage: Pinoy and Proud!
– The shoes you wore today: none.. stayed at home the whole day
– Your weakness: shopping
– Your fears: losing someone
– Your perfect pizza: all-meat!
– Goal you’d like to achieve in life: be with the people i love

LAYER THREE:
– Your most overused phrase on YM: hmmmm.. with matching "Thinking" icon pa!
– Your first waking thoughts: anung oras na kaya?
– Your best physical feature: i don't know!
– Your most missed memory: time spent with Mia

LAYER FOUR:
– Pepsi or Coke: no sodas for me!
– McDonald’s or Burger King: McDo.. luv ko to
– Single or group dates: group
– Adidas or Nike: Nike
– Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Lipton
– Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
– Cappuccino or coffee: cappuccino

LAYER FIVE
– A famous person, dead or alive, would you interview: Wu Chun!!! ans Wang Leehom..
– Movie you can watch and say the lines along with the actors: Romeo and Juliet..
– Name two of your passions in life : shopping and (sadly) working : )
– Least favorite time of day: getting up every morning

LAYER SIX
– Use hairspray or gel: hairspray sometimes but mostly just hair gloss
– Your favorite meal: chinese and pinoy!
– Color in the inside of your head when you close your eyes: black??!?
– Listen to classical music: not really
– Ever said LOL in real life without thinking about it: nope

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A Year Off

You Act Like You Are 17 Years Old

You are a teenager at heart. You don't quite feel like a grown up yet, but you don't feel like a kid. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. You're quite rebellious, and you don't like being told what to do. You like to do things your way. You have your own unique style, taste in music, and outlook on life.

What Age Do You Act?

This is just actually a year off than I expected! hahaha.. I always feel that the best year of my life was when I was 18!! And that I stopped growing up and becoming matured after that.. : ) I'll be turning 26 in the next couple of months but I am far (way far) away on acting like one.. I'm still a kid at heart even at work... Sometimes I do wonder myself when I'll grow up, some of my friends already have kids and here I am still acting like one.. and loving it!!

My Hot Shot Photobook

I am so happy!!!!! I know 8-8-08 was a lucky day, since I received my shipment that day! Yup, this is my latest craziness.. Its a photo book of Wu Chun and Jerry Yan's newest drama series, HOT SHOT! Grabe talaga ko sa ka-praningan lately.. : ) I purchased it online at YesAsia, medyo pricey pero I think its worth it! Aba naman, seeing Jerry's super smile and Wu Chun's tattoos!! haha.. Actually that was one of the reasons why I bought it, and luckily kahit medyo malabo Chun's tats on his lower leg was a bit shown.. Woohoo!!!

Didn't even now it arrived not until I heard my mom opening a box in front of the webcam, akala nya kc e isa na nman sa mga online purchase ni ate! then when she opened it, I heard her say, Ay, hindi sayo to, kay Ricca to kc Chinese yn salita sa libro! hahahaha.. I immediately ran from my room to grab it! Hay di ko alam kung maiinis ako nun or what, I was totally grabbed the chance to "open" it! Wala tuloy yun excitement! hahaha.. And yes the captions are in Chinese, so yup, di ko sya naiintindihan pero ok lang, I just looked at the picture.. Here's some of the pics:

so, the series' really HOT in every sense of the word!! I hope that when they showed it in Manila, it will be a big hit as well... been watching it online... really fun and good, never a dull moment, dami kasing gwapo sa cast!!! hahaha.. more pics @ my multiply.. soon....

For my Friends

Just wanted to say I miss you guys so much!!!
Everyone's busy lately... But hey that's how it goes!!!
Luv Yah! Can't get over!! mwah!

For Me

Eventhough I already shop for the "new" princess (refer to my prev. post) of course I have to shop for me!!! This is what I got myself...

went crazy for Coach

Hindi ko alam kung bakit dalawang wallet ang binili ko! They were having a sale that week, extra 40% off on items already on sale!!! I'm not really a big fan of Coach pero what the hell!! A Coach is a Coach... a Sale is a Sale!!! : ) The skinny purse was not on sale though, but it was so cute kaya binili ko pa din! hehehe.. But the other one I only got for $ 70 when the normal price will be around $180-190 since my sis bought one like that before...

so now i;m thinking... anung gagawin ko sa dalaang wallet?? isa lang naman ok na?? i think its what they call a momentary "relapse" for me... pero promise i've been really good shopping... haha

For the New Princess

The Princess of Quite-A-Lot

Again something I got from my boss. It's a photo frame actually and the cue thing about it is it plays an instrumental version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow.. So "princess-sy" talaga! (which according to them totally fits me! hahaha) Then I told her on how my princess of the family days will soon be over because my sister's having a baby girl in a few months.. So I didn't put a picture yet on the frame (they placed Wu Chun's pic in there when I forgot it at work!) As my days are already numbered.. Or maybe I'll be the queen and then she's the new princess!!! : )

The last couple of weeks I was outdone by my sis and my mom when it comes to shopping for the new baby.. Actually I have been really good saving my money since I plan on something. And of course lately I've been working weekends on my second job. Then I got the chance to do so about two weeks ago.. Here's my loot for the princess:

two RL dresses which I got on clearance.. only $10!!!
CK three-piece
this is my personal fave, that RL dress is not on sale!

When I got home after shopping I immediately went online and showed it to her.. I told her that these are my "share" already.. I've been really good though as to not spending a lot.. We should totally name the baby Lauren... : )

I'm off to the mall again today... So let's see...

Cranberry&Vodka plus Tokyo Tea Friday

my new fave... Tokyo Tea...

Not really drunk, though but a bit tipsy... But hey, I'm back!!! It's been a while, I've been really busy.. It was audit week at work and the auditors grilled me for the last couple of days.. Thank goodness that the audit went well.. So we decided to have drinks after work.. And that's why here I am.. blogging drunk!! hahaha.. We went to the Valley Brewery but since I'm not a big beer drinker I opted for Cranberry and Vodka for my first drink.. And of course I had my second one... I wanted to try Long Island Iced Tea which apparently is in no way just tastes as iced tea.
So my co-workers suggested Tokyo Tea as it goes all out with my "asian" craziness lately.. : ) It was really good though I should say.

Its been a while since the last time and we went out for drinks and this one was really fun!
Have a good weekend everyone!!!!

** woohoo Michael Phelps just won his 7th Olympic Gold... **

shed off some pounds

When I was in Manila, i met a few of my college friends for a night of videoke, food and drinks. They never changed over time, still the same old girls :) But i noticed that one of my friends is really getting fat lately. I thought it was just at the pictures that she has shown me over the net, but No, even in person she is continually gaining weight. She told me that she just started out with this diet pill that proves to be highly effective. She got this after reading on some diet pill reviews over the net. I am actually waiting for the results and I will soon post it here for comparison.