sHeNzEe's wOrLd

the heart tag

2009-04-15T16:47:00.005+08:00

I got tag by the every busy Mommy Ruby who, despite all the work she needs to do, finds time to plurk, twitter, do memes and be a full time mom.. :) Kudos to you Mommy Rubs!

The rule of this tag is to answer the questions below:

A# Attached or Single? Single with attachments.. LOL

B# Best Friend? best friends.. :)

C# Cake or Pie? cake!

D# Day of Choice? Friday

E# Essential Item? Phone.. :)

F# Favorite Color? Blue!

G# Gummy Bears or Worms? neither..

H# Hometown? Dumaguete City

I# Favorite Indulgence? Ice cream!

J# January or July? July

K# Kids? two doggies! :D

L# Life isn’t complete without….? God! <<>

M# Marriage date? indefinite.. LOL

N# Number of magazine subscriptions? nada!

O# Oranges or Apples? Apples!

P# Phobias? Lizards! eeeeeewwwwww!!!!

Q# Quotes? ‘All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing’

R# Reasons to smile? family and friends

S# Season of choice? winter.. :)

T# Tag five people. I’m tagging Lurchie, Zr, Tita Ebie, Rhardo, uhmmm... let me think who else?

U# Unknown fact about me? I love to cook! (most friends don't know that I love to cook)

V# Vegetable? uhmmmm... eh.. next question please!

W# Worst habit? is stubbornes a habit? :P

X# X-Ray or Ultrasound? im not sure...

Y# Your favorite foods? Pizza and Pasta, Ice cream, Cake, Brownies, and a whole lot more!!

Z# Zodiac sign? Taurus!

Scrappin’ Mondaze #9

2009-04-06T13:01:00.005+08:00

My entry for this weeks Scrappin Mandaze is centered on my mother. It's her birthday this coming Saturday (April 11) and I wanted to make a LO for her. Since her birthday is just a day before Easter Sunday, I decided to use Easter as my theme.

My mom and I are very close. We shop together and do a lot of things together. I know I can never repay her for everything that she have done for me but I hope she knows and feels how much I love everything about her.

To my Mama:
Thank you so much for being so patient with me. I can never be who and where I am right now without your unconditional love and support.

(click on photo to view larger image)

Credits: scrapblog.com

Tag! I'm IT!

2009-03-31T12:20:00.003+08:00

So I made a comment in rhardo's post and I'm supposed to do this meme just because of that comment. hayyzz.. So I got stuck. But I feel like doing memes today so here goes...

1. Name the people who made you laugh last night?
Can I consider my puppies? Teehee.. ok ok.. so if I have to name a person I guess its EMA..

2. What were you doing at 8:00?
8:00am Im already working.. 8:00pm (tonight) who knows? Teehee maybe watching Giada de Laurentiis’ show..

3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
Working, plurking, blog hopping.. teehee

4. What happened to you in 2006?
2006… hmmmm… met EMA? LOL

5. What was the last thing you said out loud?
“hahaaayy kainit!” it’s just so hot these days…

6. How many beverages did you have today?
mango juice, iced tea and lots and lost water..

7. What color is your hairbrush?
brown and blue…

8. What was the last thing you paid for?
dog food… :)

9. Where were you last night?
home…

10. What color is your front door?
brown..

11. Where do you keep your change?
my coin purse..

12. What’s the weather like today?
Gah! It’s just so hot!!!

13. What’s the best ice-cream flavor?
chocolate!!!

14. What excites you?
a lot of things.. hahaha (mabaw ra kog kalipay… LOL)

15. Do you want to cut your hair?
not really..

16. Are you over the age of 25?
not yet.. hahah turning 25 in another month or so…

17. Do you talk a lot?
yes.. hahah but im sometimes quiet too…

18. Do you watch the O.C.?
no..

19. Do you know anyone named Steven?
nope.. but I know several Stephen.. :)

20. Do you make up your own words?
not really…

21. Are you a jealous person?
teehee… uhmmm.. yes?

22. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘A’.
Ayshen (hahah dats me).. Ann (lurchie), Alexis, Alvin, Andrea.. I have several friends whose names start with A.. :)

23. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘K’.
Katrina.. Kay..

24. Who’s the first person on your received call list?
EMA.. :)

25. What does the last text message you received say?
from EMA.. saying goodnight.. sheesh.. why are my answers mostly about EMA? Haayzz..

26. Do you chew on your straw?
nope…

27. Do you have curly hair?
I have thick wavy hair.. not really that curly..

28. Where’s the next place you’re going to?
Im going out later this afternoon.. prolly going to get something to eat.. hahha

29. Who’s the rudest person in your life?
nyahahhah I won’t mention her name here… hahah

30. What was the last thing you ate?
humba.. hahaha

31. Will you get married in the future?
maybe… who knows.. :D

32. What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks?
The Secret Life of Bees..

33. Is there anyone you like right now?
yeahp.. ;)

34. When was the last time you did the dishes?
a while ago.. :)

35. Are you currently depressed?
nope.. just going nuts thinking of the tasks I have to do in just a few hours...

36. Did you cry today?
nah.. why should I?

37. Why did you answer and post this?
no choice.. mangluod unya si rhardo.. hahahah

38. 5 people you tag next?
hmmm.. wla ra.. anyone can repost this.. :p

Scrappin’ Mondaze #8

2009-03-29T19:44:00.008+08:00

This is my entry for this week's Scrappin Mandaze. I haven't posted scraps for about two weeks (sorry Z!). Things have just been so busy. Heck I didn't have time for myself for the last several weeks (and I even sometimes forget to text EMA... teehee).

Well anyway, this week's subject is my long time friendship with another blogger (Lurchie). We have been friends since I can remember. The photo in this LO was taken during our Early Childhood School (preschool) graduation. And as you can see, we even have similar dresses! teehee..

Oh well, here's to a history of friendship and many more years of shared laughters and tears.

(click on photo to view a larger image)

Credits: scrapblog.com

thoughts on a warm summer day...

2009-03-28T15:25:00.005+08:00

I haven’t been posting lately huh? Teehee.. Blame it on my workload not to mention the stuff I have to do at home, and mostly on the fact that I’m just too ~~lazy~~ busy to put my thoughts together these days. Sheesh! I’m becoming a workaholic. I never thought I could be one. This goes to show how much I enjoy my life these days not minding the loads of things that need to be done.

Anyway, the world is just so hot today. Summer is definitely here. I like summer, but I love the rainy days. What I like about summer before is that I could take a break from classes and just laze around the house. If only there’s a summer break at work... teehee

On another note, there’s a scheduled brown out today in my area. This is one of the things Dumaguete is known for – whole day brown outs. But thankfully we still have electricity here in the campus (Yeah! Lucky us!). Maybe Dumaguete is supporting Earth Hour by scheduling a whole day brown out?! Hehe well who knows?! I’m still going to turn off the lights and all the other appliances for an hour tonight though. Well maybe not all, can I just turn on the electric fan? It’s just so hot! :D

Oh oh oh, I just realized that bloggie is turning two years! To think I only created this blog out of sheer curiosity and so just so I could vent out my frustrations about work in prison camp. Teehee.. And thanks to Lurchie for badgering me to try out the blogger world.

Happy Anniversary Shenzee’s World, we finally made it to two years!

Definitions.. and then some.. :)

2009-03-15T14:09:00.003+08:00

I saw this one in Facebook, and I just can't help but post it here as well.. Enjoy! :)

Instructions:

Go to and www.urbandictionary.com, type in your answer to each question in the search box, then write the FIRST definition it gives you. I guarantee you're gonna find some pretty hilarious results.

1. Your Name: Ayshen

Ayshen isn't defined yet.

* of course it's not! :P

2. Age: 24

24, The Jack Bauer Power Hour. The most entertainment you can stuff into a single day. Full of twists, turns, violence, and Elisha Cuthbert.

3. One of your friends: Lorselle

Lorselle isn't defined yet.

* LOL

4. What you should be doing: resting

To slack off from any responsibility and veg for an undetermined amount of time.

* amen!

5. Favorite color: blue

The hue of the portion of the visible spectrum lying between green and indigo, evoked in a human observer by radiant energy with wavelengths of approximately 420 to 490 nanometers.

6. Favorite number: 3

a number coming after 2, but not overshadowing it. Also a number coming directly before 4 but refussing ro be bullied or made feel less than by it. Strong number, yet emotionally sensative. In other words a number that knows its place.

* O.O LMAO!

7. Month of your birthday: May

May is the month where teachers think that they can control a classroom but really nothing gets done and no one cares about their grades anymore. usually this happens because summer break is only 30 days away

* May is summertime here in my world.. :)

8. Last person you talked to: Earl

Throw-up, Puking, Puke, Slang for Throwing up

* Now this is interesting.. LMAO

9. One of your nicknames: Shen

a fat chinese kid that rolls to his classes

* I just cant get over this one! ROFL

dNeero: Our Philippines

2009-03-10T07:52:00.006+08:00

It's been a while since I last posted a conversation from dNeero. I like dNeero because they actually pay you to when you join in their surveys and post it in your blog. Unlike all the other "paid" surveys.. Well anyway, allow me to post this conversation..

Scrappin' Mandaze #5

2009-03-09T14:29:00.004+08:00

That time of the week again when I'm ~~forced~~ reminded by Z to make a LO for Scrappin Mandaze. Good friend that I am, I happily try my best to make a presentable scrap. :)

Anywho, this week my subject would be my BIG brother, Abe. He saw me the other week making a scrap for my niece, Nica. He wanted me to make one for him too (gah! not another dictator in my life! teehee..). He's into outdoor stuff, and every 3 months or so he and his friends go around Negros and go canoeing, hiking or something like that. Their next trip would be next month in Bohol. I wonder how that will turn out (just as long as I get my pasalubong!).

Anyway, I wanted to make a LO that is not too "girly". But I'm in a hurry and this is the best I can do.. teehee

Anxiety Attack

2009-03-05T11:43:00.004+08:00

This has been a pretty hectic week for me (and its not over yet!). I couldn’t even sleep well at night just because I keep thinking of the things I need to do.

Sleepless nights started last Saturday when my dog Odie gave birth. I know I shouldn’t have to but I keep checking her and her puppies if they are doing well. Odie’s my first female dog (and I know I keep on spoiling her.. teehee) and dealing with dog pregnancy and giving birth is a first for me.

Another reason is that I had to prepare training documents for my new assistant. Her training was supposed to start last Tuesday, but she asked if she could start on Thursday instead. Lucky for me! Now I have more time to prepare. :D But unfortunately this means I still have loads of work to do.

Aside from that I have to go somewhere to process some “papers” this Friday and I’m not sure how to fix my schedule. Plus, I have to be back by Saturday so I can work again. It's not a forced overtime, mind you, I just want to get things done.

This would be a first when I’ll wish for more minutes in a hour, or more hours in a day, or more days in a week. Eeeepp! Now I’m starting to sound like Lurchie (she’s supposed to be the busy workaholic one, NOT ME?!). There just not enough time to do the things I have to do!

Scrappin Mandaze #4

2009-03-02T08:28:00.005+08:00

My entry for this week’s Scrappin Mandaze is about my dog Odie. She just gave birth two four beautiful puppies last Saturday. I was up all night just to see through Odie’s delivery. Thankfully, there were no complications. I was both excited and scared since this was Odie’s first pregnancy (and hopefully the last). She wasn’t supposed to get pregnant. I even had her take birth control pills (woot!) . Well anyway, I guess she was meant to have these puppies..

So, this is my entry for this week. Enjoy!

Bad Day

2009-02-25T13:32:00.003+08:00

I stole this meme from Lurchie. It's a lot of fun, got me laughing until the end. LOL. Anyway, here are the rules:

1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Playe, mp3 player, etc. on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.
4. Tag 15 friends
5. Everyone tagged has to do the same thing.
6. Have Fun!

IF SOMEONE SAYS ‘ARE YOU OKAY’ YOU SAY?
The Day You Said Goodnight – Hale (huh?!)

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
One Last Breath – Creed (suits me.. haha)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Clap Again – Akon (woot?! I guess I want someone who wants to make me clap? I’m lost.. haha)

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Love Song – 311 (ehem! ehem! char!)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
Torn – Natalie Imbruglia (LMAO)

WHAT’S YOUR MOTTO?
Come What May – Patti LaBelle (this is so true!)

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Cast of Clowns – Wolfgang (O.O OMG!)

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Burn For You – TobyMac (ROFL)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Helpless – K.D. Lang (this song hits the mark!)

WHAT IS 2 + 2?
What About Now – Chris Daughtry

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
I’d Rather – Luther Vandross (LOL)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Unbreakable – Alicia Keys (yeah man!)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Places To Go – 50 Cent (Yeahp! I want to travel the world!)

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Gugmang Giatay – Enchi (O.O LMAO)

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Tambok ug Niwang – Max Surban (This is just so funny! ROFL)

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Free – Shawn McDonald (woot!)

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Let All The World Sing Praises (I’m not sure about the artist)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
Come Holy Spirit – Malcolm Fletcher / Sara Kling

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
I Write The Songs – Barry Manilow

WHAT DO YOU WANT RIGHT NOW?
Big Girls Don’t Cry – Fergie (I’m not crying! hahah)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS
Baboy – Enchi (OMG! Hahahhahahahahaha)

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Bad Day

Quote for the Day: life's choices

2009-02-25T08:41:00.015+08:00

Let me share this quote I came upon while browsing through the status updates in Facebook (teehee):

As I was making this post, I received a mail from a Daphy that contains a link to a website (The Brown Raise Movement). I just realized this day commemorates the People Power Revolution of 1986. As I browse through the said site, it suddenly dawns on me how different the Filipinos of today compared to those during the time of Jose Rizal. The sense of nationalism is entirely different.

We are so focused on the actions of our government - who made a deal with who, who should be impeached, conducting investigations as to who is at fault - its totally a waste of time. When in fact, we should focus on what we could do for the nation as a whole (and I don't mean going on a rally of some sort to impeach this and that).

I believe if we really want to change as a nation, we should start the change within ourselves. We are so bent in changing other people, we forget the things we need to change within ourselves. They say Filipinos are hardworking, I say Filipinos are lazy. Why do I say this? I'll explain this more on my next post or so... :)

Scrappin’ Mondaze #3

2009-02-22T20:52:00.007+08:00

Week 3 of Scrappin Mandaze and I was early in creating this layout. I made this last night out of sheer boredom and Z was already “reminding” me yesterday to make my LO for this week. Gah! Do I really have a choice? Teehee…

This week I wanted to make a LO for my niece Nica Cassiopeia. She’s my cousin’s 10-year-old daughter. She’s a bit big for her age. Well that’s an understatement since she weighs around 130 lbs! But I love this kid. I still can’t believe she’s all grown up now. I can still remember babysitting for her several years back when her mom is away on a trip. Oh well time flies.

Credits: theme by Jodie Patterson (www.scrapblog.com)

Confident Not!

2009-02-22T14:55:00.004+08:00

It’s been a while since I wore a dress or a skirt. So this morning, I decided to wear a dress for church. It felt good dressing up and looking like a lady once in a while. :) I'm the type that wears jeans and shirts almost every day (ok, nowadays a dressy blouse).

Anyway, EMA and I were buying some groceries after church this morning and we met one of his friends just outside the store. They exchanged their hellos and the friend suddenly asked how many kids we have? Gah! I couldn’t help but wonder if I look like a mother or someone who just gave birth? I didn’t mention this to EMA because I know he’ll just brush it off as nothing (men!). Anyway, up until now I keep staring at myself in the mirror wondering if I do look like someone who has kids.

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have anything against mothers and kids. In fact I want to be one (someday..). But the idea that I already look like one when in fact I’m not is just depressing.

I know I’m not that thin like I used to (way back in high school.. haha) but I’m pretty sure I’m not that fat. Am I really that fat or something? *sigh* there goes my confidence down the drain.

of bookworms and couch potatoes

2009-02-19T13:03:00.003+08:00

I was tagged in this note in Facebook by one (or two) of my friends. But I decided not to post it there (sorry guys!). Anyway, it contains a list of more than 200 movies and I’m supposed to mark the ones that I have seen. Supposedly if I have seen around 80 or so movies on that list, it means I have no life. Gah! Out of the 239 movies on that list, I have seen 163 of them. I can still list down a hundred or so movies that I have seen that are not found on that list. Does that mean I don’t have a life?! Nah! I don’t think so. :) I just enjoy watching movies – whatever genre it is. It’s my way of relaxing after a long day’s work. :)

Aside from being a movie buff, I’m also a bookworm. I love curling up in my bed and read a book, especially on rainy nights. I’m weird, I know. But I do have a life aside from books and movies (and my PC). :) Now why do I sound like a geek or something.

But seriously, I’m not an introvert and I’m not the opposite either. Maybe I’m somewhere in between. I basically go with what I feel like doing. Ok enough about this! I’m talking aimlessly I know. I’m just thinking out loud ok? Gotta get back to work. Bye!

Scrappin’ Mondaze #2

2009-02-16T15:49:00.003+08:00

This is my second entry for Z's meme. Since I'm a very good friend (as if I have a choice! teehee), I'm making another scrap thingy for this week. Here's my scrappy thingy..

Photos were taken when E.M.A. and I went to Bohol. I think this was my first trip with him. *sigh* I miss taking long trips and visiting new places with E.M.A. It's been a year or so since our last vacation together. Oh well.. work now, play later I guess.. *sigh*

The letter A

2009-02-16T08:43:00.003+08:00

Rules: It's harder than it looks! Copy then erase my answers, enter yours, and tag 10 people. Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real...nothing made up! If the person before you had the same first initial, you must use different answers. You cannot use any word twice and you can't use your name for the boy/girl name question.

Have Fun!!

1. What is your name: Ayshen
2. A four Letter Word: Aunt
3. A boy's Name: Andoy
4. A girl's Name: Anday.. :)
5. An occupation: Arsonist (ahhahaha) uhmmm Agent?
6. A thing you own: Airplane (woot! Paper airplane man! :D)
7. Something you wear: Adidas.. hehe
8. A food: Asparagus
9. Something found in the bathroom: Avon shampoo.. heheh
10. A place: Among balay.. hahahah
11. A reason for being late: Asleep! Yehey!!
12. Something you shout: Ahaaaaaayyyy!!
13. A movie title: Angels and Demons! Yay!
14. Something you drink: Alaska milk?
15. A musical group: America.. (wow, oldies!)
16. An animal: Ant..
17. A street name: Avocado Street.. :D
18. A type of car: Aston Martin.. ehhee
19. A song title: Amazing Grace.. :)
20. A verb: Argue

I'm tagging YOU!

Hearts Day

2009-02-14T08:26:00.009+08:00

I just love surprises! I received long-stemmed red roses, a cute Tiffany bear and a card from E.M.A. It really is a surprise for me ‘cause I never expected anything from him this Valentines. He’s not the type to go mushy but he knows I love surprises.

The funny thing is he scheduled for them to be delivered first thing in the morning of February 14, but they were delivered on the 13th. :D He was the one who was surprised when I called him and said my million thank yous! Anyway, he wanted to surprise me more by coming home today but decided not to when I told him yesterday that trips were canceled because of the bad weather. Oh well.. but I’m still so happy. I love the words he himself added in the card. *blush* (seriously, I cried!) haha! Never thought I could be this sentimental over a card. :P

Bubu - my littlest teddy bear.. :)

So anyway, I’m wishing you all a Happy Valentines Day!

wishing wells and magic spells

2009-02-11T13:11:00.010+08:00

I have a bad case of LSS (“last song syndrome”) since last night. I think I even hummed it in my dreams! :D The bad thing is I couldn’t remember the title and artist of the song. Anyway, I Googled a few lines which I remembered and to my delight I found it!

The song is titled Wishing Wells by Eraserheads. I haven’t heard this song for about a decade or more and it just came into my mind.

I'm adding the lyrics of the song so you could sing along (if you want). :)

Wishing Wells - Eraserheads

CHORUS
I wish i could go back to those fairy book tales
Forget the real world a while and seek the seas of the talking whales
A place called wishing wells and magic spells (2x)
Where everything starts out a once upon an time, long long ago
and lives happily ever after.....aha ha...yeah yeah!

I could go up hill and run with Jill
The Giant could smell I'm no English man
Cinderella danced with me at the ball
I told the Queen of Hearts about my plan
I traveled the wonderland with Alice
I met with Snow White in the woods
I flew with Peter Pan in Neverneverland
Picked some berries with Ms. Red Riding Hood

Repeat Chorus

I could be an outlaw in the west
Save damsels in distress
You could sleep a thousand years
I will wake you up with a kiss
We'll swim the seven seas
We can make love more than twice
Fly like dragons in the skies
We could hang around on trees
Buzz around like bees
We can make some honey, We don't need no money baby
Just turn your back, You'll see jumpin' jellybean sack
Just wait for me Jack I'll be back, I'll be back

Repeat Chorus

A place called wishing wells and magic spells (3x)
Where everything starts out a once upon an time, long long ago
and lives happily ever after.....aha ha...yeah yeah!

Incidentally I also took a photo of a "wishing well" when we went up to the mountains of Mabinay. :)

Scrappin’ Mondaze #1

2009-02-09T16:27:00.006+08:00

I'm not really an "artsy" person, but sometimes when I got nothing to do I sometimes "try" (emphasis on the try) to be one. Oh well, because Valentines Day is just a few days away, I decided to go along with the theme.

(click on photo for a larger image)

I don't know anything about Photoshop and the like so I just made this from an online scrapping tool - Scrapblog. So.. what do you think? Did I pass? :)

GLOBELINES SUCKS!!!

2009-02-06T10:45:00.006+08:00

Let me just share my rant. Actually I sent this to Globelines a while ago. And posted this anywhere I can. Forgive the spelling and grammatical errors. I was fuming mad while writing this.. and my hands were shaking (actually that's my usual reaction when I'm really mad). Anyway.. here goes..

To Whom It May Concern:

I've been having problems with my internet connection for two weeks now. I keep calling your Customer Support and they are utterly useless! They couldn't even provide much help. One of them told me that there's a problem with my BROWSER that's why I can't open websites (all 3 of my browsers?! WTF?! Puuhllleease explain this to me!). I asked for help and assistance and he just told me that I WOULD BE THE ONE TO FIX IT NOT HIM! Now what kind of CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE IS THAT?

You are paying these people to handle customer complaints and help out anyway they can, and he REFUSED to help! Your internet service is a joke. Your Customer Support is of no use at all! If you cannot provide GOOD INTERNET SERVICES, then AT LEAST tell your Customer Service Representatives to be HELPFUL!!!

You certainly will lose your customers if you continue this kind of services.

I asked him if they are still having problems with their system or something, and he just told me that the problem is with my browsers. Gah! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! I said this before and let me say it again GLOBELINES EFFIN SUCKS!!!

Because I had a bad day

2009-02-05T10:34:00.008+08:00

Bad days are normal for all of us, but yesterday was just terrible for me. Let me summarize it through this:

7:30 – Started early to prepare for a meeting at 8 o’clock
7:50 – Internet connection started breaking and boss was already asking if I’m ready for the meeting
8:00 – No connection (damn!)
8:15 – Was able to connect for a few minutes (thank God I was able to inform the big bosses that I was having a problem with my connection)
8:30 – Got disconnected from the meeting
8:40 – Got connected again (insert sarcastic "Yay!" here)
8:50 – Got disconnected again! (Gah! I wanted to wring someone’s neck!)
8:53 – Got connected again, and received a message from the boss that I can just upload my report since I keep on getting disconnected and the meeting is almost over (this time I wanted to yell at someone, preferably someone from Globelines)
9:00 – Called Globelines Customer Service and yelled at the CS Representative (who didn’t even know anything! Hmph!)
9:30–11:00 – Connection back again but still very $h!tty!
11:15 – Got disconnected again! Called Globelines CS again! And yelled at someone again!
11:30 – I gave up. Prepared lunch and waited.
12:00 – Took my lunch and after that I check if there’s a connection.
12:15 – Started working again because connection was back and running
1:05 – (as in, that’s the exact time) Got disconnected again. Called Globlines CS again! And yelled at someone again! Sheesh! What a beautiful day for me.
1:15 – (or whatever time that was) I finally gave up. Turned off my PC and slept! Hahah!
3:00 – Made macaroons! And the rest of my afternoon was watching movies, baking, and eating. Yay for me!

The first half of my day was horrible. But at least I was still productive in the end right? Lurchie finally sent me a text message asking if I'm ok. (Zee and her were already wondering where I was). Teehee.. Thanks for the concern you guys! I’m ok. I just wanted to relax for a bit.

Driven to Dream?

2009-02-01T13:43:00.003+08:00

I’ve been having this same dream lately – one that involves me behind the wheel of a car/truck/van (I can’t still figure it out yet but definitely a vehicle of some sort) and something about the sea. Well I’ve been dreaming of the sea since last year I think but lately, dreams of driving have been occurring. I don’t even know how to drive a car, not even a motorcycle. Maybe it’s my unconscious telling me to start learning how to drive? :) I was planning to enroll in a driving school before, but I think I didn’t have the guts to go behind the wheel. Chicken!

Anyway, I found these two interpretations on dreams about driving.

The need or desire to throw all the dreamer's energy into a particular goal.
The feeling of having no choice as to how to proceed in a given situation—in short, of being "driven." If the dreamer is not the driver, he should consider who is doing it

Hmmm… Well this is an eye opener! Ok so I don’t exactly have plans goals yet (or maybe I do, but I’m just too chicken to admit it. doh!) Or maybe I’m just confused on how to proceed with the “things” in my life.

Oh well I’m just focusing too much on these dreams. Like they always say “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

I'm back!

2009-02-01T08:37:00.003+08:00

Hello world! I’m back from the land of the dead. I was on a blog hiatus for about two months and I think it’s time to come back and try to make some sense in this world. Lurchie has been hounding me to start blogging again and well now here I am (hopefully..)

I’m still on the stage of gathering my thoughts (and ideas?) so please bear with me. I won’t promise anything yet, but I’ll try as much as I can not to let this little space of mine die. :)

tis my banner

2009-01-19T11:00:00.003+08:00

I'm still on a blogger's leave.. but let me just share what Z made for me...

Love it! Love it! Love it! Thanks Z! mwah! mwah!

Status: blog hiatus

2009-01-12T20:22:00.005+08:00

the owner of this blog is away for an indefinite period of time...
thank you..

Happy New Year!

2008-12-31T23:55:00.002+08:00

Only a few more minutes and 2009 is here!!

Looking back, this year has been a stepping stone to a new life for me. I won't go into details as to what those changes are but these changes made me somehow wiser and more mature in so many ways, and not to mention stronger.

This year was a bit scary for me. I had to make important decisions that could change the my life's course. I made a lot of mistakes along the way, but in the end, I gained so much more. I'm not making any resolutions because I believe if I want to make positive changes, I don't have to make a list to help me keep track of them. I'll face those negative aspects in my life one at a time and pray to God that I won't go astray.

So now let me say goodbye to 2008 and welcome anything that's in store for me in 2009... Have a blessed new year everyone!

hours before Christmas

2008-12-24T22:18:00.004+08:00

Two hours more to go and it's finally Christmas...

I haven't posted much this month. I just couldn't find the rights words, my mind has been a blank, have been so busy with work, had to straighten up a couple of things... excuses excuses excuses... oh well... This might be my last post for the year.. or not.. who knows... please bear with me. teehee... let me just share this shot I took... it's not much.. but I think it best depicts my Christmas this year. There's something different about this Christmas. I just couldn't figure it out... yet.

Have a happy Christmas everyone!

almost broken

2008-12-02T11:02:00.004+08:00

A lot has happened since my last post. I won't go into details as to what really happend but it was really heart breaking. Honestly, I almost broke down, but thanks to a lot of prayers, support, and comfort from friends and family, I find myself actually better than I expect to be. I still feel the pain, though, but despite that I somehow feel lighter(?)...

Well a lot of things have changed in just a matter of hours. We'll see what the future brings for me. Let me share this video by Chris Daughtry.

mood shmood

2008-11-30T19:48:00.006+08:00

Ok.. I haven't been making any new posts for several days. I just couldn't inspire myself to write something interesting. Oh well, I might as well quote what Lurchie said before.. "i lost my muse"

Must be because of the work that still needs to be done, this terrible cold (and not to mention cough) that just wouldn't go away.. or I just plainly lost my inspiration to produce something worth "readable".. hmph this is bad.. I've been feeling a bit restless and somewhat glum. hmmm must be PMS?

December is finally here, yet nowadays I just feel so... down. Yeah that's the probably the word that sums up everything. Everything just feels so gloomy. Oh well don't worry about me, I'll get over this somehow. Just give me a couple of days... (takes a deep breath)

dNeero: Movies and Music

2008-11-24T16:38:00.004+08:00

My two favorite things: movies and music... Let me just post these conversations from dNeero.. I'm quite in a hurry.. hehehe

a pretty good feeling...

2008-11-21T08:45:00.005+08:00

Christmas is just around the corner. I could already feel the cool breeze of Christmas. I don't have exact plans for Christmas. My family and I were planning to take this trip but decided to postpone it to the "sunny" season, the weather is just so unpredictable these days. Oh well Christmas will always be Christmas wherever we are, just as long as we spend it with the ones we love right?

I feel like a 5-year-old these days, excited about Christmas. I don't know.. I just have a good feeling on the days to come. I think about the days and weeks to come, and I can't help but smile. hehe

Crush

2008-11-20T16:06:00.002+08:00

I'm loving this song by David Archuleta, oh well I love this kid!

I hung up the phone tonight,
something happened for the first time, deep inside
It was a rush, what a rush
Cause the possibility that you would ever
Feel the same way about me
It’s just too much, just too much
Why do I keep running from the truth
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized, and I just got to know

Do you ever think, when you’re all alone
All that we could be, Where this thing could go
Am I crazy or falling in love
Is it real or just another crush
Do you catch a breath, when I look at you
Are you holding back, like the way I do
Cause I’m trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain’t goin away, goin away

Has it ever crossed your mind when we were hanging
Spending time girl, are we just friends
Is there more, is there more
See it’s a chance we’ve gotta take
Cause I believe we can make this into
Something that will last, last forever, forever

Do you ever think, when you’re all alone
All that we could be, Where this thing could go
Am I crazy or falling in love
Is it real or just another crush
Do you catch a breath, when I look at you
Are you holding back, like the way I do
Cause I’m trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain’t goin away, goin away

Why do I keep running from the truth
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I just got to know

Do you ever think, when you’re all alone
All that we could be, Where this thing could go
Am I crazy or falling in love
Is it realor just another crush
Do you catch a breath, when I look at you
Are you holding back, like the way I do
Cause I’m trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain’t goin away, goin away

Play and Help

2008-11-18T09:44:00.003+08:00

I found this interesting site while blog hopping. I should be working right now but I'm a bit sleepy due to the meds I've been taking..

Anywho, just to cure this sleepiness I came upon this site that lets you exercise your brain and helps the needy too... I think this is a very good way of helping others while getting your brain cells a little boost. I think we should start and do something good for others don't you think? Just click on the button below and start playing...

Nights in Rodanthe

2008-11-14T11:35:00.002+08:00

This is an overdue review of Nights in Rodanthe. I started making this one earlier this week, however, I never got the hang of finishing it due to this nasty cold, with cough, then eventually grown into a fever. Shesh.. this was just not my week…

Anyway, Nights in Rodanthe is another successful novel by Nicholas Sparks, author of the bestsellers Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, and The Notebook. I really love his books. He writes them simply and not so complicated, but still takes your away breath away and makes you want to find love more. I just love tearjerkers, don’t you?

Nights in Rodanthe is a dramatic story of a mother trying to connect with her recently widowed daughter, as she tells her daughter her true story of a hope and sacrifice and how she rebounded from losing her heart.

While dealing with the heartache of divorce, Adrienne Willis heads to Rodanthe to tend an inn owned by a close friend, and also needing time to clear her head and her heart. After settling herself in, she learns that she has one guest arriving and a storm is coming.

Paul Flanner in hopes of making things right with his life and his relationship with his son, sold his practice and goes to Rodanthe to settle things with a family of his patient who died after surgery, then plans to follow his son to Ecuador.

Preparing for the storm to come, they realized that both of them are trying to find fresh starts. As the lightening, wind, and rain crash against the inn, Paul and Adrienne found solace in each other’s arms. Though their time together healed both of them, the two must part in order to make amends with themselves and their families; while planning to meet again, never really knowing when it will happen.

Nights in Rodanthe, like all the other of Nicholas Spark’s works, is another romantic drama determined to bring its readers to tears. This is a tender story about hope and sacrifice, reminding us that lost love can be found again at any age, at any time, and often comes when we least expect it.

Here are my favorite excerpts from Paul’s letters to Adrienne:

“When I sleep, I dream of you, and when I wake, I long to hold you in my arms. If anything, our time apart has only made me more certain that I want to spend my nights by your side, and my days with your heart.”

“You are a treasure, a gift, and when we’re together again, I intend to hold you until my arms are weak and I can do it no longer. My thoughts of you are sometimes the only things that keep me going.”

dNeero Conversations

2008-11-11T09:55:00.002+08:00

A Yo-Yo Holiday

Sports Clothing - Where? When?

Yes, we did!

my babies

2008-11-06T08:55:00.008+08:00

Here's another something something I made just to cure my boredom.. teehee... These are my two babies - Toki and Odie..

Let me post a conversation from dNeero about animals. I just love animals, specially the cute and cuddly ones. hehhe I have always dreamed of having my very own panda - but since they're endangered I guess, I'll just have to settle with a stuffed toy.

movies and stuff

2008-11-04T11:34:00.003+08:00

I just received my first payment from dNeero! Yay for me!

Anyway, let me post another conversation from dNeero. This one is about movies. I just looove watching movies. Life would be so dull without them. I enjoy watching all types of movies from romantic comedies, to cartoons, to action, to suspense thrillers. I never get tired of watching movies over and over again.

Romance? Yeah right..

2008-10-30T15:40:00.004+08:00

Out of sheer boredom, I created this..

It's not much, but I still think its pretty (oh well I love my own so sue me.. teehee). Anywho, Lurtsil would probably think me mushy for quoting Beethoven's letter to his Immortal Beloved (you can read these letters here). Don't you just wish you would receive a love letter from you beloved? I know I do. I'd probaly swoon from too much "mushiness" (if there is such a term).

Lursil and I had this argument just this morning about romance. Well I believe that romance only belongs in books and movies. The sweep-you-off-your-feet, can't eat, can't sleep, reach for the moon and stars, die-for-you love. Or maybe I'm just expecting too much from real life and that what happens in books and movies can't also happen in real life too?! She thinks otherwise though. Maybe someday I'll realize that I'm also living a love story too?! That cracks me up though.. oh well.. maybe I'm just a bit ~~hard~~ ~~unemotional~~ cold these days.. Or maybe I just need a little whack on my head..

Money Management

2008-10-24T11:10:00.003+08:00

“It’s not how much you earn, it’s what you do with your money.”

I came across this interesting quote while doing my usual work online. It strikes me how accurate this is. Most of us always complain about the balance between our low income and high expenses, and how our income cannot match the demand of our daily expenses. We work so hard to match our income with our expenses, when all we need to do is the other way around – we should match our expenses with our income.

It’s not so much as having so little, it’s all about spending beyond our capacity. Most of the time our wants are greater than our needs, this will lead us to spending for things we don’t necessarily need. Living extravagant lives will only makes matters worse. Frequent buying of new clothes, dining out, going out with friends and family, and even the cost of transportation (no matter how small, say Php 8.00 for a tricycle fare) will really cut out a big chunk on your finances.

No matter how we feel that the cost of living is too high, or we have so many bills to pay, too many things to buy, there is still a big chance that we can set aside even a very small amount for our savings. Small amounts saved regularly will add up over a period of time. It may be a bit difficult at the start, but as your savings grow little by little, saving becomes easier, it becomes a habit; it becomes a pleasure. Remember as you add more to your savings you will also be receiving interest that will definitely make your savings grow even more.

It’s hard to fight the urge to spend what we have, but think of the greater good that will come out if you spend less. Learn to say no to spending and start saving now. You can even open a time deposit so you will not be tempted to withdraw those funds.

The formula I used in saving is this:

INCOME – SAVINGS = EXPENSES

Each month I take about 30% of my monthly income for my savings. I don’t compute for my expenses first, I compute for the amount I’m going to save. It’s been working well for me and I’m quite pleased with the interest I’m earning. Most people spend first then save what is left of their money. This might not be very effective. You don’t want to ask at the end of the day “where did my money go?” This question frequently comes up after spending on a day-to-day basis without having a budget plan.

What is really needed is to change the way of thinking to a “save now and buy later” approach. So what are you waiting for? Save now!

Books3x: The Cold Moon

2008-10-23T14:57:00.004+08:00

I finished reading The Cold Moon by Jeffrey Deaver days ago and I'm quite late on making my book review for this assigned read. I just love murder mysteries and suspense thrillers - be it books or movies. But most of the time I go for books.

Jeffrey Deaver's books never ceases to amaze me. His Lincoln Rhyme series has always been my favorite. He was first introduced in The Bone Collector (turned into a movie, starring Denzel Washington), and since then I'm hooked to the series.

Click on the image below to read my full review on The Cold Moon.

Something something about me

2008-10-20T13:57:00.005+08:00

I got tagged by Lurchie.. I know I have a lot of work to do.. but I need to rest and unwind for a bit.. teehee...

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
-- A Turkish classmate of my father back when he was studying in UK. I don’t know the spelling though.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
-- Last week?? I think…
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
-- Before, now I think my handwriting changed. I’m always typing nowadays..
4. What is your favorite lunch meat?
-- Buttered prawns but I'm allergic to prawns so fried chicken.. heck now I'm allergic to chicken.. so I settle for steak I gues...
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
-- Nah.. I have two doggies though that I consider my “kids”.. hehe
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
-- Hehehe maybe…
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
-- Uhuh.. sometimes…
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
-- Yep yep..
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
-- Hell yeah!
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
-- I don’t like cereals much.. Kelloggs corn flakes?
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
-- Nope.. I just kick them off…
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
-- Physical strength or emotional? Physically – nope! Emotionally.. maybe??
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
-- Anything chocolatey.. I like strawberries and cream too!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
-- Their hair? :D
15. RED OR PINK?
-- Pink!
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF?
-- Lately? My uhmmmm…. belly. <<<< same here!!!!
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
-- E.M.A.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
-- Nah!
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
-- I’m not wearing pants and shoes. I’m wearing blue shorts and bluish purple-ish flipflops.. eheheh
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
-- Tiramisu… E.M.A.'s leftover birthday cake... heheh
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
-- Baby I love Your Way by Big Mountain
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
-- I was black before, I think I’m now a purple..
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
-- Lavender
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
-- E.M.A.
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
-- Yeah… we go way way way back…
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
-- Tsk tsk tsk don’t like sports.. heheh
27. HAIR COLOR?
-- Blackish browinish??
28. EYE COLOR?
-- Dark brown..
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
-- Yeahp.. my vision is, I think, 200 in one eye-225 in the other?? I’m going blind!! HALP!!
30. FAVORITE FOOD?
-- Pizza and pasta!! AND Chocolates!! AND Ice cream!!
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
-- Happy endings, definitely…
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
-- I watched Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End again yesterday… I just looovee Jack Sparrow…
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
-- White…
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
-- Winter…
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
-- Hugs then Kisses…
36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
-- Ice cream… Cake… Ice cream-cake.. anything.. heheh
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
-- Not sure..
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
-- Not sure either..
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
-- Brisingr by Chritopher Paolini and Cold Moon by Jeffrey Deaver …
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
-- The mouse? <<< teeeheee… isn’t it obcious?!
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?
-- Didn’t watch TV last night.. I was reading Brisingr..
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
-- The rain..
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
-- Beatles.
44. WHAT IS THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
-- Manila… hehe
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
-- Ahhhmmm.. ahhhmm… ahhmmm… eating? Hehe cooking??
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
-- Dumaguete City, Philippines
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
-- No one… I’m tagging anyone who wants to be tagged. hehehe

Happy Birthday Babzy

2008-10-20T13:11:00.002+08:00

It's E.M.A.'s birthday today and as much as we want to spend this today together, time and circumstance just won't allow us. But I know someday, somehow, we won't have to spend days like this apart...

Blog Makeover

2008-10-17T13:49:00.010+08:00

I've been revamping this blog since yesterday, trying to find the perfect template that suits me, and adding some this and that too. Well I could say I'm pleased with the results. I don't know much about HTML codes and stuff like that, and have been so afraid of tweaking codes. I failed before and lost some links and all after trying to change some of the codes (see post).

Well, after much hard work (well it was a lot of work for me! ), I have finally managed to give this blog a presentable look. It's a whole new look for me. I think this will do, for now... until the urge to do another blog makeover surfaces.

nonsense

2008-10-15T15:38:00.004+08:00

Nothing much to say, I'm so bored today. hmmmm.. that rhymes! :) ...just another ordinary day.. teehee.. don't mind me.

Inheritance Cycle - Brisingr

2008-10-12T08:32:00.004+08:00

So I've finally finished reading Eldest (book 2 of the Inheritance Cycle). It's still a good read but quite longer than it should be. There are a few events and descriptions in the book that have no really significance whatsoever in the main plot. I still enjoyed reading it though. See my review here.

So I will now be starting book 3 - Brisingr. Ohh I cant wait to finish the Inheritance Cycle. Christopher Paolini shaped the events in the second book in a way that would make you want (need?) to read the next book. If you want a copy of the Inheritance Cycle, I'll give you an ebook for free... :)

Old songs

2008-10-08T13:36:00.006+08:00

I'm in a mood for old songs today, mostly songs from the 80s. I have been blasting my speakers with songs from the 80s since this morning and singing along, unmindful of those who heard me. heheh

There is this song that's been stuck in my head for days now, and maybe this was the cause of my mood for old songs.. It's called "Don't Cry Joni". What's your favorite old song? Well this is one of my all time favorites - sweet and a bit sad too.. enjoy!

Jimmy Please Say You'll Wait For Me
I'll Grow Up Some Day You'll See
Saving All My Kisses Just For You
Signed With Love Forever True

Joni Was The Girl Who Lived Next Door
I've Known Her I Guess Ten Years Or More
Joni Wrote Me A Note One Day
And This Is What She Had To Say

Jimmy Please Say You'll Wait For Me
I'll Grow Up Some Day You'll See
Saving All My Kisses Just For You
Signed With Love Forever True

Slowly I Read Her Note Once More
Then I Went Over To The House Next Door
Her Teardrops Fell Like Rain That Day
When I Told Joni What I Had To Say

Joni Joni Please Don't Cry
You'll Forget Me Bye And Bye
You're Just Fifteen I'm Twenty Two
And Joni I Just Can't Wait For You

Soon I Left Our Little Home Town
Got Me A Job And Tried To Settle Down
But These Words Kept Haunting My Memory
The Words That Joni Said To Me

Jimmy Please Say You'll Wait For Me
I'll Grow Up Some Day You'll See
Saving All My Kisses Just For You
Signed With Love Forever True

I Packed My Clothes And I Caught A Plane
I Had To See Joni I Had To Explain
How My Heart Was Filled With Her Memory
And Ask My Joni If She'll Marry Me

I Ran All The Way To The House Next Door
But Things Weren't Like They Were Before
My Teardrops Fell Like Rain That Day
When I Heard What Joni Had To Say

Jimmy Jimmy Please Don't Cry
You'll Forget Me Bye And Bye
It's Been Five Years Since You've Been Gone
Jimmy I Married Your Best Friend John

Rainy days and Sundays

2008-10-05T14:59:00.006+08:00

They say we also have 4 seasons here in the Philippines - hot, hotter, wet, wetter.. hehe well I could say the "wetter" season is finally here. We have had two typhoons every week starting September. Maybe we'll have another one this week..who knows. The weather these days is getting crazier huh. Don't get me wrong here, I love rainy days, especially when you have someone to snuggle up with. ;)

Ok I'm done. My brain just can't seem to work today. Maybe because of lack of sleep (from crying to much last night...) and the endless pouring of the rain. Or maybe I'm just... blank? I'm going out to find something to perk me up. This current state is just bad for my health.

Eldest - Book 2 Inheritance Cycle

2008-10-02T12:48:00.007+08:00

After reading Christopher Paolini's Eragon (book 1 of the Inheritance cycle), I'm hooked with the story. Don't be discouraged by the movie version of Eragon (it didn't give the book much justice), I'm telling you the book is really good. To think the author is just a year older than I am and he's already selling bestsellers?! Hats off to him..

So now I just got my hands on a copy of book 2 - Eldest. I know I still have much other reading to do but I just couldn't wait to finish this trilogy.

I'll make my review for this book once I'm done reading. Check out other reviews at Books Books Books. We also give away free ebooks, just so you'll know..

Junkfood, junkfood, and more junkfood

2008-10-01T14:56:00.011+08:00

I have been loading up on junkfood lately. Blame it on the cold wet weather or something.. teehee... I could not bring myself to indulge on chocolates because of these melamine scare from China. So I turned to my second love instead. Can you turn your back from this..?

or this??

Well maybe you can, but I certainly cant. So I indulged and ordered two, so sue me! :) I'm starting my Octoberfest with junkfood. Ok so I'm blabbing.. I'll stop now, and go grab another slice of pizza... YUM! What a way to start October..

lazy days

2008-09-25T16:39:00.003+08:00

I haven't done much blogging these days. I got bitten by the lazy bug this week. Or maybe I was just to busy watching Avatar: The Last Airbender. teehee.. that's my latest craze.. oh well... if you want to watch it click here.

anywho.. this will just be a short post.

food for the brain

2008-09-17T15:09:00.004+08:00

"One cannot think well, love well or sleep well if one has not dined well."
- Virginia Woolfe

I'm so swamped with work this week. I have to write eight 500 word articles to be passed this Friday on just about everything - from divorce lawyers to hair extensions to medical secretary training - and that's about half of what I have to do for this week. That might be normal to a lot of people out there, especially experienced writers, but me? shesh! It's a brain-wrenching nose-bleeding task for me. But I gotta do what I gotta do, it's part of work.

Oh well at least this gives me an excuse to stock up on chocolates - its food for the brain you know. :) If you're in the same situation that I am right now.. stock up on these foodies to keep your brains up and running healthy...

Fish: The original “brain food” contains lots of omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils, especially cold water fish like salmon and cod. Omega-3s are beneficial in a number of ways, including promoting neuronal growth, improved cholesterol, and fortification of myelin sheaths which facilitate communication between neurons.

Vegetables: This is a great source of antioxidants, which may reduce the risk of developing cognitive impairment by diminishing oxidative stress. Spinach, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower are among the top candidates.

Fruits: Like vegetables, fruits are rich in antioxidants. However, fruit tastes better. Some of your healthiest options are blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, plums, avocados, oranges, red grapes, red bell peppers, cherries and kiwis.

Water: Be sure to get enough to keep your body and brain hydrated. Dehydration can cause a headache now, and can lead to long-term neuronal damage sustained from elevated stress hormones.

Chocolate: Last (my favorite) is cocoa beans, which contain the flavanol epicatechin and antioxidants. Dark chocolate is best (that's why I bought two bars yesterday), and avoid candy bars with lots of added sugars. Also, recent research suggests that chocolate can improve memory. (yay for all the chocolate lovers out there!)

of music lovers and couch potatoes

2008-09-15T15:55:00.007+08:00

I've always enjoyed listening to music (who doesn't right?). I have no preference whatsoever to any genre. Choosing what type of music I listen to usually depends on my mood. Right now, I'm a bit stressed so I'm listening to Bossa nova. It helps me soothe my nerves. Who knows what I'll feel like listening to later on.. :)

TV shows, on the other hand, are entirely different things. These days I watch TV when I have the time. I spend most of my time online working or curling in bed and reading a book..

For the love of books

2008-09-11T14:16:00.007+08:00

I'm so happy today.. I just received the books I purchased from eBay. This is a first online purchase for me.. teehee... I never thought I would ever find the guts to buy things online (much more eBay?), but I did. Yay for me! I just purchased two - one by Barbara Michaels and one by Jude Deveraux.

Since I spend most of my time at home working, I never got enough time to visit bookstores and search for a good read. The last book I purchased was around April or May I think. And that's a new one for me since a bookworm that I am always had the time to look for a good book (well that was before). Because I spend hours and hours online why not search for a good read on the net right? I really don't like reading ebooks, mind you, I prefer curling up in my bed and read. I know I know this will just strain my eyes or something. But who cares!? I only read ebooks when I just couldn't find a copy or couldn't afford one at the moment..hehehe I'm actually reading an ebook this past few days - Eragon by Christopher Paolini - as recommended by my good friend Z. The book is way better than the movie, as usual, and I can't wait to get my hands on the sequels - Eldest and Brisingr.

Anywho, I'm quite pleased with my binge buying this week. I actually bought two books from the National Bookstore last Tuesday. They were on sale, and I just cant help it?! Lurchie prodded me to buy them that's why, and I find the plots interesting. I'm a sucker for suspense and thrillers and I just couldn't say no to these two.

By the way check out this new blog Books3x. It's a collab of bookworms sharing interesting reads and reviews on books as well.

Diablo III is here!!!

2008-09-08T14:12:00.008+08:00

Finally, Blizzard Entertainment just unveiled the third installation of my all time favorite game - Diablo III. I have been so addicted with Diablo II back in college. I played the game up to the wee hours of the morning. I could never take note of how much time I spent playing this game.

Anyway, Diablo III has a whole new set of characters - Witchdoctor, a whole new Barbarian (these two have been unveiled so far) - and each class has both the male and female versions. The new Diablo III has new graphics that can display characters and monsters in more realistic 3D environments. Move over WoW, D3 is here!

Oh wow! Like I''m jumping up and down with excitement here... I'll expect a lot of sleepless nights.. teeehee check out these sneak preview..

I love this game!!! :D

happy bug

2008-09-05T18:39:00.008+08:00

So its Friday again. Time just wheezed past by without me realizing it.
I can smell the cool breeze of December already. Finally my favorite time of the year. There's something magical about the "ber" months.. Maybe its just me but things seem like they are in a slow motion yet time itself is on a fast forward. I'm not making sense am I?! teeeheee.. I got the "ber" bug.. This kind of bug makes your mind float to neverland and just makes you smile without any reason at all. shesh! Maybe I am just going crazy..

I can't help but feel... (how do I put it??) simply happy. I'm really in a good mood today. I still have a million of things to do but what the heck.. Let's dance and sing "it's so nice to be happy... shalala.."

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On another topic... remember I was ranting and raving about how unreliable my ISP is.. Out of anger and frustration that I could not contact their so-called 24-hour customer service, I sent an "angry" email to them venting out all my frustrations on their very unreliable internet service, and guess what they finally replied..

Our apologies for the delay in our response due to the significant
increase in the number of emails we have received for the past month. We
regret learning that your experience with Globe Broadband has not been a
satisfactory one as a whole; and we truly apologize for this. Our
records show that your technical reports have not been signified thru
the concerned channels due to your difficulty calling our toll-free
numbers. For voice and connection difficulties, we encourage you to call
our Technical Helpdesk at 032-4108888 for the Vismin region. You are
expected to be accommodated by a technical representative anytime of the
day. Consequently, please send us the account name, account number, and
your installation address and the specific description of the problems
you encounter for both voice and internet access so we may coordinate to
corresponding technical unit--if the problems have persisted. We shall
ensure that your trouble ticket is carried out the soonest and
corresponding adjustments be applied for the affected period.

Please feel free to email us for any further insights and thank you for
bringing your concerns to our attention.

bahh!!! It sounds so unpersonal right? Like a script or something, they probably just copied it from a manual and pasted it on the mail.. shesh! Oh and just so you'll know I sent my "angry" mail last August 19 and got my reply just today. Oh well.. better late than never... heheheh

just another crazy day... hmph!

2008-09-02T17:13:00.004+08:00

Have your ever had those days when everything just turns out bad? Well today is one of those days... I started working early to organize some things 'cause I have to train a new employee, the first few hours went well when suddenly this *dang* internet connection just went crazy again. (I hate Globelines! They suck! shesh!)

So I went out, bought this Prepaid SmartBro thing.. then it went well (for a couple of hours).. then... it's gone again?! What the F?!!! You gotta love the ISPs in the Philippines.. they are all pieces of shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......... (forgive me for my language.. I'm just really pissed off today... )

Ooooppppsss!!! My mistake!!

2008-09-01T16:10:00.003+08:00

This is what I get for playing around with my template. I don't have a know-how on this things... I lost all the links in my blog roll!! WTF?!! shesh.. sorry guys.. to those I exchanged links, please leave a comment to let me know, so I can add you up... :)

What a way to start September.. shesh!

on a healthy diet...

2008-08-27T16:16:00.004+08:00

Are you on a healthy diet? Honestly, I've always been wanting to have a strict healthy diet - meaning no junkfood. But I can't seem to get away from pizza and chocolates.. (who couldn't right?) I do eat veggies and stuff but my daily intake is usually the "unhealthy" food. Can you blame me? Those are the ones that are just delish!

6-question tag

2008-08-27T12:57:00.007+08:00

I got tagged by the Purpled Sky (I always wanted to see a sky colored purple.. its one of my fav colors... hehehe)..

Here are the rules of this meme.

At the end of the post, the player tags 6 people and posts their names, then go to their blog and leave a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
-I was still a Sophomore in high school, a little boyish (yet a little boy-crazy.. hehehe) oh go figure...

2. What are 5 things on my to-do list today?
- work (finish up my tasks scheduled for today, hopefully..)
- go to the bank (ATM, whichever..)
- buy foodies for my googies..
- do my blog hopping, tags, etc.
- buy new books

3. Snacks I enjoy:
- pizza (with extra toppings and extra extra cheese!!)
- fries (oh yeah... cheesy fries)
- my own lasagna, baked macaroni, spaghetti.. (just had one of them for lunch)
- ice cream (double dutch or very rocky road.. now I'm salivating.. hehehe)
- chocolates (Godiva Dark Chocolate Truffles.. yum yum)

4. Places I’ve lived:
-Dumaguete City
-Silliman Campus
-Balete Cottage (hehehehehe, I lived here all my life)

5. Things I’d do if I were a billionaire:
-Travel the Philippines then travel the world
-Build a business or maybe a franchise (franchise would be good)
-Donate to charity
-Invest in stocks
-Buy my own island.. (ok I'll stop now..)

6. People I want to know more about: (i'm tagging these bloggers.. heheh)
- Zerisse
- Lurchie
- Xee
- Jan
- Maricel
- Jean

HDH Week #27: Cowboys

2008-08-27T08:15:00.004+08:00

More humor here!

A cowboy and a biker are on death row, and are to be executed on the same day. The day comes, and they are brught to the gas chamber. The warden asks the cowboy if he has a last request, to which the cowboy replies, "Ah shore do, wardn. Ahd be mighty grateful ifn yood play Achy Breaky Heart fur me bahfore ah hafta go." "Sure enough, cowboy, we can do that," says the warden. He turns to the biker, "And you, biker, whats your last request?" "That you kill me first."

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A cowboy rode into town ...

A cowboy rode into town and stopped at the saloon for a drink. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on newcomers. When he finished, he found his horse had been stolen.

He comes back into the bar, handily flips his gun into the air, catches it above his head without even looking and fires a shot into the ceiling. "Who stole my horse?" he yelled with surprising forcefulness.

No one answered.

"I'm gonna have another beer and if my horse ain't back outside by the time I'm finished, I'm gonna do what I dun back in Texas and I don't want to have to do what I dun back in Texas!"

Some of the locals shifted restlessly.

He had another beer, walked outside, and his horse was back! He saddled up and started to ride out of town.

The bartender wandered out of the bar and asked, "Say partner, what happened in Texas?"

The cowboy turned back and said, "I had to walk home!"

Let's drink to our health..

2008-08-26T09:22:00.003+08:00

Let's drink to good health and long life... hehehe *burp*

*taken last weekend...

"busy" weekend

2008-08-24T19:11:00.004+08:00

I haven't been the busy blogger/plurker/worker this weekend.. cause I have been too "busy" running around the city trying out new food (heheh).. I still have a lot of blog rounds to do and plurks too (my karma has been on a steady decline this past few days). Surprisingly I'm now finding plurk a bit dull.. hehehe if you're a plurk addict don't bite my head off ok?! I think the "fun" is just starting to wear off..

Anywho... what I did from Friday night until now (its Sunday night, in case your wondering) was hopping from one restaurant to the other (trying out anything from the menus that catches our eyes.. hehe) I might do another blog post about this (if I'm not too tired or too busy..) I've been running around the city this weekend (with E.M.A. of course.. ehheh) and haven't been online since Friday I think. I just went online tonight to check on a few things...

Let me just post this new conversation at dNeero... and I'll bid you all a good night.. :)

Phelps is a Tiger

2008-08-22T08:32:00.004+08:00

I am not really into sports or anything of that sort (I didn't even watch the Olympic games), but dang!, Michael Phelps is just an incredible athlete. He's a 14-time Olympic gold medalist and he holds around 7 world records in swimming. Now that's a great athlete! To think he was diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) when he was still young, and only started swimming just to provide an outlet for his energy.

I ♥ your blog

2008-08-21T13:22:00.003+08:00

Yey! Got another award! Received this one from Zerisse. I really like receiving awards and posting it here for all the world to see.. hehe

The rules of the award are:
1. The winner can put the logo on her blog.
2. Link the person you received your award from.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the people you’ve nominated.

hmmm.. who will I pass this on to?? Z already nominated two of the blogs I usually visit and I cant send this back to her too (hehe).. So these are the blogs that "I ♥ so much". Check out their blogs and see why they are one of my daily drops... :)

Mercedes
Jean
Xee
Marie

HDH Week 26: Lawyers

2008-08-20T09:29:00.007+08:00

More jokes?! Click here! Yes here!

Consultation fees

A lawyer's dog, running around town unleashed, heads for a butcher shop and steals a roast. The butcher goes to the lawyer's office and asks, "if a dog running unleashed steals a piece of meat from my store, do I have a right to demand payment for the meat from the dog's owner?" The lawyer answers, "Absolutely."

"Then you owe me $8.50. Your dog was loose and stole a roast from me today."

The lawyer, without a word, writes the butcher a check for $8.50. The butcher, having a feeling of satisfaction, leaves.

Three days later, the butcher finds a bill from the lawyer: $100 due for a consultation.

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Client oath

A Series of Unfortunate Events

2008-08-20T08:34:00.007+08:00

These past few days have been so bad for me. I think it started last Friday afternoon. I was in a hurry to finish up work so I can go out and buy some stuff and pay some bills.. to my dismay my salary hasn't been transferred to my bank account yet.. :( so much for shopping... anyway, when I got home I tried to call E.M.A. but there was something wrong with Sun Cellular's network. I was able to call him though around late in the evening. Maybe it was just a bad day for me...

Saturday went by without any hassles, I even bought a few things and clothes.. teehee... and paid some bills. Now because of my shopping spree last Saturday (it was raining then), I had a pretty high fever came Sunday. I just ordered some pizza from Greenwhich 'cause I was too tired to cook (my bro has a Greencard so free pizza for us.. yipppee!!!).

Then came Monday.. You see Mondays in our company is so so busy. I have to make A LOT of reports, set up some tasks for the week, blah blah blah... AND I don't have an internet connection.. WTF?! I called up my customer service and guess what? NOBODY ANSWERED?!! WTF? A 24-hour Customer Service hotline and nobody answers?!! What the heck is wrong with my ISP?? I was able to work for only 2 hours. Gawd! Globelines really suck! Big time! I was fuming mad the whole day. How am I supposed to work now?! After a day of frustration and helplessness, I just broke down and cried. E.M.A. had to console me. hehe

Then came Tuesday, still no internet connection... tsk tsk tsk.. Now I'm really mad at Globelines! If I'll just sit around and mope nothing good will happen. I decided to go the nearest net cafe so I would be able to work. They charged Php20/hour, now that takes a big chunk on my budget since I'm working for 8 hours. Globelines should better give me rebate for this.. tsk tsk tsk..

Now working in a net cafe is pretty difficult. It was crammed with people, students mostly trying to make their school papers, projects, etc. After working for about 4 hours, I was having a terrible headache already. Four more hours staying in that cafe would probably kill me. But I decided to stay, naturally, all for the glory of work. shesh!!! After 8 hours of trying to work there, with head throbbing, I felt feverish. Now this is just what I need! A freakin fever?! So I went home, decided not work in a net cafe again. And prayed to God my connection will be back sooooooon.

Well... my prayers had been answered! I was all set to buy this prepaid Smartbro (another ISP) just incase I won't have a connection today. Well it's running again. Thank God! :) Now I have to make up for my lost hours last Monday. But what the heck, at least now I'm working at home.

I'm still buying that prepaid Smartbro though, Globe is just sooooo UNRELIABLE!

whew! This was a pretty loooong rant.. heheh now I have to get back to work.. :)

Do you buy or pay for...??

2008-08-17T16:36:00.003+08:00

Have you ever purchased anything online? I contemplated in buying this cute pair of sandals at eBay before. I have small feet (around size 5 or 6) and buying a good pair without trying it on might be a little risky for me. But what the heck after thinking on it over and over I decided to just do it. I bid on the item, hoping I would get it while hoping against it at the same time. Sounds weird right? Unfortunately for me, or was it fortunately, somebody outbid me. So I figured that wasn't for me. Or maybe that wouldn't fit.. who knows...??

It's kinda hard for me to trust someone I barely know. What if the seller is just fooling around and won't ship me the item, right? I keep thinking of all those what ifs and finally decided buying online is definitely a no-no for me. I'm the type of person that really has to examine the product thoroughly before purchasing it. Call me OCD or whatever but that's just me..

So how about you? Have you tried purchasing online?

Dog having a nightmare

2008-08-14T15:37:00.001+08:00

This is just too funny.. I have to share it..

My dog, Odie, does the same thing. I haven't caught her on video yet. Someday I will.. heehhe

Bicol Express

2008-08-14T08:27:00.007+08:00

Ok so I made my very first bicol express yesterday. It wasn't really that spicy because I only put in a few chili peppers just in case, but anyway it was still delish. hehehe

When I cook, I'm not really particular in measurement. I'm too lazy to do that. ehheh So I do measuring by just looking (or plainly taking a wild estimate). If your interested to know how to cook this, I'm sharing this recipe (actually I found this online and made a few changes)...

Ingredients:

Pork (cut in 1/2 inch slices)
Cooking oil/Vegetable oil
Chopped onion
Chopped garlic
Freshly chopped ginger
Chopped chili peppers (depends on you how spicy you want in to be)
Fresh green peppers (sliced diagonally)
Red peppers (sliced diagonally)
Coconut cream
Salt (to taste)

Cooking Instructions:
1. Heat cooking oil in a skillet. Then add the pork slices and cover until lightly brown.
2. In another pan, saute garlic and onions in oil.
3. Add in ginger and cooked pork.
4. Just stir for about 5 min.
5. Add in the chopped chili peppers and stir until the pork is covered with the mixture.
6. Pour in the coconut cream. Then add the sliced red and green peppers.
7. Continue cooking for about 20 mins or until the sauce thickens.
8. Add some salt if necessary.

Note: Add chilis and peppers according to desired spiciness.

Another note: as you can see I didn't add any bagoong 'cause I'm allergic to that. You can add bagoong if you want too. :)

Visual Talking

2008-08-13T09:40:00.004+08:00

I found this cool site (courtesy of dNeero) about Visual Talking. Visual talking is all about making a statement through photos. Try looking at this...

As you can see each photo represents a word or a few words. Honestly, some of the photos doesn't makes sense.. hehehe why don't you try it out, and see what you can come up... :)

HDH Week 25: Blondes

2008-08-12T16:15:00.000+08:00

Think this post is funny? Click here for more!

On the first day of training for parachute jumping, a blonde listened intently to the instructor. He told them to start preparing for landing when they are at 300 feet.

The blonde asked, "How am I supposed to know when I'm at 300 feet?"

"That's a good question. When you get to 300 feet, you can recognize the faces of people on the ground."

After pondering his answer, she asked, "What happens if there's no one there I know?"

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A blonde and a redhead met for dinner after work and were watching the 6 o'clock news. A man was shown threatening to jump from the Brooklyn Bridge. The blonde bet the redhead $50 that he wouldn't jump, and the redhead replied, "I'll take that bet!"

Anyway, sure enough, he jumped, so the blonde gave the redhead the $50 she owned. The redhead said, "I can't take this, you're my friend." The blonde said, "No. A bet's a bet."

So the redhead said, "Listen, I have to admit, I saw this one on the 5 o'clock news, so I can't take your money."

The blonde replied, "Well, so did I, but I never thought he'd jump again!"

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There is a brunette and a blonde hanging over the edge of a cliff off a piece of rope. They realize that the rope will break if one of them doesn't let go and they will both fall to their deaths. The brunette starts this big heartwarming speech about how she is going to sacrifice herself. At the end of the speech the blonde starts clapping.

SU Tree of Life

2008-08-12T15:14:00.013+08:00

Have you been to the SU Portal West Building? If not, then you should check that out. It's part of Silliman University's Twin Portal Building Project. The SUACONA (Silliman University Alumni Council of North America) has spearheaded a project called Tree of Life. It's a fund raiser of the council to build one of the two buildings located in the SU Gates of Knowledge. If you go inside the Portal West building you will see this.

A photo of the South Tree in the Portal West. Some of the leaves already have
metal plates on them. These workers are installing the interactive screen.

The Tree of life consists of three parts – a South Tree, a North Tree and an Interactive Screen. Each tree will have 350 leaves that recognizes gifts of US $1000 each and six rocks that recognizes gifts of US $5000 each. As seen in the photo, each leaf or rock has a metal plate on which an inscription is written in honor of the donating party. A plate, also with an inscription, will be placed on the Tree trunks to recognize a gift of US $100,000 each. The Interactive Screen placed at the center of the building's lobby provides a close-up view of the leaves, rocks and trunks.

A formal inauguration will be held on August 26, 2008 in time for the Founder's Day Celebration.

Note: To my batchmates (SUHS 2001, Centennial Batch), wouldn't it be great if we can raise a sum of $1000 to have a place in the Tree of Life? If you convert that to Philippine Peso it will only amount to around Php 44,000. So what say you?!

What's up in August?

2008-08-11T15:06:00.003+08:00

Well August here is pretty busy, with the upcoming Founder's Day celeb, people are kinda running around with the preparations. I'm kinda one those people though. Just because I'm mostly at home doesn't mean I' m not busy right? :) I'm stuck at home doing my usual work, plus doing some errands for my parents - they are so busy with their projects and the opening of SUAM (that's Silliman University Anthropology Museum, just so you'll know), exhibits and stuff, and a "good" daughter that I am still manages to offer a helping hand - despite all these work my boss just seem too eager to unload into my hands. hmph.. but I'm happy.. a bit crazy now, but still happee happee... somehow I can still insert a few minutes of blogging and plurking.. heheheh (that takes my mind off the truckloads of work that still needs to be done)..

So what's up with you this August??

I Love You This Much Award

2008-08-07T12:21:00.003+08:00

This was given by my good friend Z - owner of Deranged Insanity, Traipsey Turvey, PierrE zrah, and Ezrah Photographs. I don't know how she does it but she keeps those four blogs alive and kickin! Hats off to you Z! Thanks for sharing this one to me...

kan-ber-sey-shuns

2008-08-06T17:27:00.001+08:00

More conversations from dNeero.. heheh

Celiac disease

2008-08-06T17:04:00.002+08:00

Here's something I learned from dNeero - celiac disease. According to my trusty friend Wiki, "is an autoimmune disorder of small intestine the that occurs in genetically predisposed people of all ages from middle infancy." Somehow it can interfere the absorption of nutrients from the food we eat. People who have this disease cannot tolerate gluten. When people with this disease take in food containing gluten their immune system responds by damaging the small intestine.

Just thinking of diseases makes me sad and weak. Hmph... enough of this...

Describe My Day

2008-08-02T13:35:00.004+08:00

Here's another overdue meme from Zr. hehe I was planning to do some extra work today, but I'm now in a very sour mood, so I decided to do some blog hoppin' and some plurkin' today.. :) to lighten up my mood..

Here are the Rules:
1. List 6 things that describe yourself today or yesterday.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.

Yesterday
1. I was doing my usual work from 9:30am to 6:00pm. My schedule is flexible as long as I work 8 hours.. :) So, I was busy working my butt off and trying to organize things..

2. I was a bit feverish. I've been feeling that way for a couple of days now. There must be a bug flying around and I caught it PLUS my sinusitis just made it worse.. Aaarrgghhh kill me now!!!

3. I was contemplating on what to do this weekend. I still have no plans yet. Somebody's not coming home, so I'm free to do whatever I want this weekend.

Today:

4. We'll my day isn't over yet... but I woke up happy and this morning.. I'm usually grumpy at mornings, but today, I was happy.

5. Now, I'm in a sour mood. In just a couple of hours I turned from light and bubbly into dark and gloomy.. all because of this stupid argument with ehem.. you-know-who... and now I'm actually drying my tears...

6. I'm planning to go buy some new clothes this afternoon, maybe this will perk me up.. hopefully...

So that was me yesterday and this morning..

Participants : Gail Adi/Momeen/Emmyrose/Dennis/Dette/Jirl/Janny/Nanay Belen/Carol/ Something Purple’s cucina / Vanity Kit / Mind Bubbles / Stripe&Yellow / Something Purple / Em’s Detour / Spin180 / Wisdom City / MY Happy Place / IamDzoi / ClikTrik / I Love the Thirties /Ozzy’s Mom /Me,Myself+2/Kidd Designs/Fun|Fierce|Fabulous / Blogger Happy / Berry Scrappy / Everyday CHI / My Colorful World / Explore Manila / Random Thoughts / When SAHM-one Speaks / Deranged Insanity /sHeNzEe's wOrLd /YOUR BLOG HERE

I'm passing this on to YOU, yes Y-O-U! :)

dNeero Conversations

2008-08-02T10:01:00.003+08:00

New conversations at dNeero...

and here's another conversation about HammeRuler

The Number Four

2008-08-01T14:38:00.062+08:00

If tags have overdue fees, I'd probably be spending a lot on fees right now.. hehehheh anyway, the Derangedly Insane Blogger passed this one to me, and I decided to play along. I think I still have another tag or two to make.. heheh

RULE:

What you are supposed to do… and please don’t spoil the fun… Click copy/paste, delete my answers, type in your answers and tag 4 people in your lists!

(A) Four places I go over and over:
-Mabinay (to get away from work and the world)
-to the movies with E.M.A. (no explanation needed hehehe)
-to the beach (need a place to relax)
-where my heart is.. (hehehehhe)

(B) Four people who e-mail me regularly:
- my boss (hehe i work at home so that's normal)
- E.M.A.
- Dick (a colleague, sending me her tasks for the day.. heheh)
- Daphy (sige pangforward emails.. hehehe)

(C) Four of my favorite places to eat?
- Boston Market (I like their pizza, and the ambiance is homey and great for dates.. hehehe
- Sans Rival (ok so I have a sweet tooth and these cakes would probably make me "healthier" and "healthier" but so what?)
- Cafe Antonio (great to place to just sit and talk while sipping coffee)
- Hayahay (well it's hayahay.. heheh)

(D) Four places I’d rather be?
- with him.. hehehe
- I know you've probably read this over and over.. well I'm saying it again.. Jade Mountain, St. Lucia!!!
- Palawan
- On top of Mt. Everest... hehe

(E) Four people I think will respond:

I'm not really much of passing on tags... and Z is one of the bloggers I'd definitely pass a meme, as well as Lurchie... heheh sorry can't think of anybody else who will respond.. heheh

(F) Four TV shows I could watch over and over:
- Charmed
- Desperate Housewives
- Heroes
- CSI (all three of them)

HDH Week 23: Getting Older

2008-07-30T07:00:00.002+08:00

Getting older could be fun.. Click here!

YOU'RE GETTING OLDER WHEN...

You and your teeth don't sleep together.

Your back goes out, but you stay home.

It takes two tries to get up from the couch.

Your memory is shorter and your complaining is longer.

You look for your glasses for a half an hour, and then find that they were on your head all the time.

You give up all your bad habits and you still don't feel good.

You're suffering from Mallzheimer's disease. You go to the mall and forget where I parked my car.

Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.

You frequently find yourself telling people what a loaf of bread USED to cost.

You finally got your head together, now your body is falling apart.

Citizenship Marketplace

2008-07-27T17:23:00.001+08:00

Here's another dNeero conversation...

Strong Cup of Coffee

2008-07-26T20:56:00.003+08:00

Award received from Zriz

Thanks Z for passing this one to me... :) Well I'd like to thank Lurchie for giving me a push (no I think it was a shove???) to start blogging. I'd also like to acknowledge the Buluyagonz for being well buluyagon.. hehe and most especially to ehemmm... E.M.A. (don't have to say anything.. hehehe)

HDH Week 22

2008-07-23T07:00:00.012+08:00

Hosted by Mercedes

maybe I'll just hold it in...

hmmm... a lot could happen here.. maybe I'll just walk..

adding more insult to injury.. shesh!

hmmmm.. what to do.. what to do..

So this is how bananas are called...

Conversations...

2008-07-22T08:55:00.003+08:00

ok.. Let me just post this conversations from dNeero okies? hehehe I'm really in a hurry.. :D

Handguns anyone?

2008-07-22T08:49:00.001+08:00

Just another conversation about handguns.. I'm just wondering why some people make owning a handgun a big deal.. Honestly I'm not really a fan of guns...

Se7en Things You May or May Not Know About sHeNzEe

2008-07-18T19:11:00.009+08:00

So I got tagged again by the Deranged Blogger. I'm not really comfortable talking about myself... well here goes...

The rules are:

A. List these rules on your blog.

B. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog.

C. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.

Facts about sHeNzEe

1. I resigned from my 2-year job as a copyeditor months ago. And I have no regrets whatsoever on that decision. hehe

2. I'm working now though... something I should have done right after I resigned from my previous job. I don't have to go outside our home though to get to work... This maybe is the biggest advantage I ever have. :)

3. I know how to cook! :) Most of my friends probably don't know that. I learned how to cook about a year ago.. and well I'm proud to say I'm getting better and better each day.. heheh

4. I sometimes write poetry... Just for fun! And I think its my way of expressing my thoughts and feelings and all that stuff...

5. I'm beginning to love blogging.. I had my apprehensions before, thinking I'll just grow tired of this.. but honestly.. I'm not! :)

6. I like to play online games, PC games, whatever games I can get my hands on. I even broked my phone's joystick just because of playing... heheh started playing these games when I was about 8 years old. I played my first online game back in high school.

7. I'm engaged! hehehehe ehemm... not! :D I know some of my friends are dying for me to get hitched.. maybe I am.. maybe I'm not... ;)

So those are some few things about me..

Yesterday's scare, Today's News

2008-07-17T08:15:00.005+08:00

Ok so I'm gonna make this quick 'cause I still truckloads of work to do.. Anyway, Lurchie and I went to the SUMC yesterday to visit our friend's sister who just gave birth to a healthy baby boy (Congrats Micai!). So.. we just walked in going there to get some exercise (plus motorcab fare is just so expensive!). When we were in front of the hospital, something made me look up..to our ultimate horror, a room on the third floor was on fire!! Don't believe me? Here's a pic I took!

Lurchie immediately called Xsis (that's our friend whose sis just gave birth) to tell her to get out 'cause there's a fire. Her reaction?! "Sagad! wla oi!" She didn't believe us (hmph!). I think the fire started somewhere in the Air Condition, some electricity stuff.. I'm not sure of the details..

Thankfully it was put out right away! And nobody got hurt. Oh wait that's wrong (somehow a fireman fell down or something and was brought to the ER). shesh! Hope nothing serious...

just another Q&A

2008-07-16T09:45:00.006+08:00

I decided to do this Q&A from Lurchie despite all the work I still have to do (a short break couldn't hurt right? sshhhh.. don't tell my boss). Well anyway, here goes...

1.WHAT DATE IS IT?
:: July 16, 2008

2. WHAT TIME DID U WAKE UP?
:: 07:20 A.M.. my usual wakeup time nowadays..

3. DID U GO SOMEWHERE YESTERDAY?
:: Yes downtown to buy something...

4. WHAT DID U DO THERE?
:: Duh! Buy something...

5. HOW OLD ARE U?
:: Just turned 24 two months ago.. heheh

6. ARE U MATURE OR IMMATURE?
:: Somewhere in between..?? heheh a little more in the immature maybe.. i dunno...

7. WHAT DO U CALL UR MOM & DAD?
:: Mama and Papa.. hehehe

8. ARE U AN ONLY CHILD?
:: No.. I have an older brother...

9. WHERE DO U GO SHOPPING?
:: Rummage stores, department stores ---DITTO!

10. DO U LIKE SCHOOL?
:: hmmmmm.... it's ok.

11. DO U LIKE BOOKS?
:: Oohh yaah!!!

12. DO U WANT TO GET MARRIED?
:: Yes.. someday... but not today! :)

13. WITH WHOM?
:: ahehehehehehehe uhmm... E.M.A.???

14. ARE U SPOILED?
:: No I think I'm not.. Some say I am.. Maybe let me call it "pampered".. heheheh

15. WHATS THE MOST FLATTERING COMPLIMENT U EVER GOT?
:: "You are pretty and intelligent..." hehehe

16. ONLY GIRL/BOY IN THE FAMILY?
:: Yah...

17. IF U WERE TO MARRY A CELEBRITY, WHO WOULD IT BE?
:: Can't think of anyone... I'm not into celebrities that much...

18. WOULD U LIKE TO MEET Josh Hartnett?
:: Yah y not?

19. Where do u think ur bestfriend is?
:: Work, or at home, or somewhere around the world...

20. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME U TALKED TO UR BESTFRIEND?
:: I "talk" to most of them almost everyday.. Well not really talk, maybe chat or text or mail.. or whatever...

21. U THINK SHE/HE NEEDS U NOW?
:: hmmm... ????

23. WHAT DO U WANT FOR UR BIRTHDAY?
:: Check out my wishlist... :)

25. IF U WERE TO BUY A CAR , WHICH CAR WOULD IT BE?
:: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 ---Oh yah!! at $1.7M!!!! I like Aston Martin Vanquish though...

26. A DUET WITH HEART EVANGELISTA?
:: NAH!!!

27. DO U WEAR MAKE-UP?
:: Sometimes when I feel like wearing...

28. WHAT LIP BALM DO U USE?
:: No specifics..

29. WOULD U GET A TATOO?
:: Oh yeah! heheh I thought of getting it in one of my fingers.. like a ring... but I read somewhere that it hurts like hell when you do a tatoo close to the bone..

30. BELLY PIERCE?
:: hmmmm... maybe.. hehehe

31. HOW MANY KIDS DO U WANT?
:: Not thinking of kids right now.. heheh two is just fine for me..

32. DO U HAVE ANY HOMEWORK?
:: Yes.. I still have a lot of work to do.. and yet Im doing this meme... hmmmmmm...

33. ANY SONG THAT YOU’RE LISTENING?
:: The Wonder Cross by Michael W. Smith

34. DO U BELIEVE IN SPELLS?
:: heheheheh just for fun...

35. WHERE DO U WANT TO GO NOW?
:: my dream vacation spot!!! with... ehem.. heheh

Right or Left Brained?

2008-07-14T13:28:00.003+08:00

Just for fun (a short break from work..hehe), I took this test at Blogthings to find out whether I am right or left brained. I'm not really sure if this is accurate but here are the results.

You Are 70% Left Brained, 30% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning.

Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others.

If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic.

Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet.

The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility.

Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way.

If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art.

Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

Well, I could say some of the results are true. I'm not sure if I am good at persuading others though, maybe or maybe not... How about you? Are you right or left brained?

MAYway

2008-07-12T19:11:00.012+08:00

Hmmm.. my title sounds like "My way", that song by Frank Sinatra. Anyway, (hey that rhymes too!) I decided to do this meme from Zr. It's about birthdays and stuff.. Well I already celebrated my birthday two months ago, spent it with family and friends. Sadly E.M.A. wasn't there on my birthday 'cause he had to work... sniff sniff...

SO! Here are the instructions for this tag...

INSTRUCTIONS:

Determine your birthday month and get a word that rhymes with it of you can affix to it. Caps lock your birth month (ex: MAYday! JUNE dune, APRILicious, JULYvely, AUGUST pocus, parched MARCH..). Be unique.
Your birth month plus the word affixed or rhymed shall become the tag's title in your case.
Get your birthday and add the digits involved. Example, if your birthday falls on the 25th of July, add 2 and 5 you get 7.
Whatever is the sum, write a list of the MATERIAL gifts you wish to receive, the number of which shall correspond to the sum of your birthday. For example, applying the case above (in rule number 3), you will write seven (7) things you wish to receive.
After your wish list, put your name and birthday in the Blogger Birthday Directory, with a link to your blog/s. Note: when you add your birthday, please place it in a way that the dates appear chronologically (January, February...1, 2, 3) 6. Pass this tag meme by tagging as many as you want.

Well my birthday falls on the 15th of May so I get to wish for 6 materials gifts! hmmm... let me think.. my list will be on no particular order whatsoever.. :)

1. My own house! Yeah! Whoever wished for something else right? I don't know the exact details of my dream house. I don't really want a huge house just a medium size house, with a big lawn. :) Maybe a bit like this one...

2. My own car! I don't know how to drive, though. But I want my own car!!! :)

3. Sony Ericsson C905.. 8MP! :) Need I explain more?

4. I want a Beagle, a Golden Retriever, and a Rottweiler! (I don't think those are materials things but I want those!!!)

5. A home theater in my own house.. Kinda like this one! hehehe (hey I can dream can I?!) hmmm maybe its hard to fit home theaters like this one on my own dream house (shown above)...

6. My dream vacation at Jade Mountain, St. Lucia!!!! ehemm...great for a romantic getaway (*wink*)

So there's my list! I'm always happy to recive gifts!! hehehe

Blogger's Birthday Directory

Ready for some country music???

2008-07-12T09:18:00.002+08:00

I joined this conversation at dNeero about a country song titled Think Again (check it out here). I like country music, not that much of a fan though, but I like listening to some.

Magic Lamp of Luck

2008-07-09T10:50:00.005+08:00

I have always enjoyed watching Aladin, and when I got tagged by Z on this Magic Lamp I just couldn't resist..

* Start Copy Here*

1. Add your site(s) to the list once you have received the Magic Lamp of Luck.

2. Pass on the Magic Lamp of Luck to as many people as you like. After all, everyone needs some good luck!

3. Leave a comment HERE once you’ve passed on the Magic Lamp of Luck. Once the Genie King and Genie Princess have visited your site to make sure your links are complete and proper, you will then be added to the Master List.

4. To ensure everyone receives equal link benefit, please UPDATE your list regularly!

1-Mariuca 2-First Time Dad 3-Mariuca's Perfume Gallery 4-Emila's Illustrated Blog 5-The Other Side of Emila 6-My Sweet Escape 7-Bay Head Blog 8-Roxiticus Desperate Housewives 9-LadyJava's Lounge 10-Petty Ramblings of a Petty Queen 11-The Real Deal 12-Pinay Mommy Online 13-Perpustakaan 14-LadyJava Life's Pages 15-Make Money Online 16-Cat Tales 17-LadyJava's Food Paradise 18-Being Woman 19-Spicybug 20-Biz-N-Honey 21-Aeirin's Collections 22-Sasha Say s 23-Project Heavy Traffic 24-Picture Clusters 25-My Wanderings 26-Maiylah's Snippets 27-Moments of Colours 28-Life Quest 29-BigMoneyList 30-The Best Parts 31-Morphed 32-Buhay Pinoy 33-Galatayo 34-Blogging Tips 35-Apples Of The Eyes 36-My Own Utopia 37-Sasha's Corner 38-Under One Roof 39-Say Cheese 40-A Great Pleasure 41-A Life in Bloom 42-Because Life is a Blessing 43-Digiscraptology 44-Xixi 45-Ode to Adrienne 46-CrankyDave 47-Simple Life 48-Dew Drops 49-The Journey 50-Mastering Your PC 51-Day Break 52-A Little Girl Talk 53-Mom Knows Everything 54-Day to Day 55-1 of a Kind Wis 56-It's a woman's world! 57-Breather 58-Photo Hook 59-Letterbox 60-Asian Mutt International 61-Dream Doe Philosophy 62-MommyAlehs Up-Close And Personal 63-Livin' the Life! 64-Restnrileks 65-English Corner 66-English Grammar 67-Bodybuilding & Fitness 68-Everything you need 69-One Stop Games 70-Blockbluster Movie Trailers 71-Bodybuilding & Human Growth Hormone 72-World of Tennis 73-Men's Health & Tips 74-Internet Marketing Strategy & Tips 75-Latest Technology 76-Tentang Binaraga 77-Berita Seputar Selebriti 78-Panduan Kesehatan 79-Insurance For You 80-Crissy's Zone 81-Crissy's Library 82-Crissy's Haven 83-sHeNzEe's wOrLd 84-Voice Of The Spirit 85-Best Cuisine Recipes 86-Stand My Ground 87-Next

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If you want to rub the magic lamp, feel free to copy and post this one..

Married Life

2008-07-09T08:05:00.005+08:00

Laugh about marriage here

Marriage is not a word. It is a sentence--a life sentence.

Marriage is very much like a violin; after the sweet music is over, the strings are attached.

Marriage is love. Love is blind. Therefore, marriage is an institution for the blind.

Marriage is an institution in which a man loses his Bachelor's Degree and the woman gets her Masters.

Marriage is a thing which puts a ring on a woman's finger and two under the man's eyes.

Marriage certificate is just another word for a work permit.

Marriage is not just a having a wife, but also worries inherited forever.

Marriage requires a man to prepare 4 types of "rings":
* The Engagement Ring
* The Wedding Ring
* The Suffe-Ring
* The Endu-Ring

a perfect illustration of marriage...

Cyber Relationships

2008-07-06T12:59:00.002+08:00

So I'm posting another conversation from dNeero. It's about cyber relationships. With the new technologies at hand, everyone grabs every opportunities he/she can get (including relationships..??). Nowadays, we can get a lot of things online - from online relationships, to online shopping, and even online jobs, and so much more. Heck, nowadays my life is based online. Not so much though, but I spend about 15 hours online every day. I know most people spend 24hours online if they could get away with it (take some sleep you guys!!!). :)

Anyway, making friends online is good, could be fun. I made a lot of friends online, and we became friends in real life, while some just stayed online.. :)

HammeRuler

2008-07-04T19:50:00.004+08:00

So here's another conversation I joined at dNeero. It's all about this new product, HammeRuler. It's a hammer that's also a ruler. Now whoever thought of inventing this thing. Must be a carpenter who suddenly realized he forgot his measuring tape, or maybe lost it, while he is building something. Anywho.. here are my answers...

Ehnehn by lurchie

2008-07-03T13:03:00.003+08:00

Lookee what my good friend Lurchie made for me... eheheh see her blog about me. I wonder what got into her to do this thing.. heheh Love you lurch...!! Thank you for saying many nice things about me.. I never realized how you saw many things in me.. hehhe

HDH 19th edition

2008-07-02T09:00:00.000+08:00

more fun? click here!

Tough truck!

would you ride in this taxi cab? :)

The Royal Coach

and this one's my fav.....

Fast car...

about dNeero

2008-07-01T11:28:00.001+08:00

I've been answering several surveys at dNeero fro quite some time now. You should try it. All you need is to answer some surveys, post it in your blogs, and get paid! That easy. Anyway, let me post another conversation I took at dNeero. Please bear with me, I'm on a quest. heheh

Pull the trigger

2008-07-01T10:59:00.002+08:00

Crime rates are gradually increasing each year. There so many factors why crimes are increasing. One of these is the economic crisis. It's in man's nature to survive. So when things get tough, some resort to illegal activities just to acquire the basic necessities. It's so sad how things get so complicated these days.

I just joined this conversation at dNeero titled "Pull the trigger." Honestly, I never tried pulling the trigger before. True, my uncles, cousins, and even my brother and father, tried hunting before. I went along a couple of times, but I never had the heart to shoot some helpless bird or any other animal just for a sport. I held a gun but never really had the guts to pull the trigger.

How about you? Can you pull the trigger?