Old school but I feel like this song was made for moi so this is blog-worthy. Every word seeps through me. This is exactly the kind of person that I am.
"I'm Like A Bird"
You're beautiful, that's for sure
You'll never ever fade
You're lovely but it's not for sure
That I won't ever change
And though my love is rare
Though my love is true
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
(and baby all I need for you to know is)
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is , I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is
Your faith in me brings me to tears
Even after all these years
And it pains me so much to tell
That you don't know me that well
And though my love is rare
Though my love is true
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
(and baby all I need for you to know is)
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is , I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is
It's not that I wanna say goodbye
It's just that every time you try to tell me that you love me
Each and every single day I know
I'm going to have to eventually give you away
And though my love is rare
And though my love is true
Hey I'm just scared
That we may fall through
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
(and baby all I need for you to know is)
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is , I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
(and baby all I need for you to know is)
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is , I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is, I don't know where my home is
(and baby all I need for you to know is)
I'm like a bird, I'll only fly away
I don't know where my soul is , I don't know where my home is
All I need for you to know is
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
single-blessedness
I'm happy and contented with being single. Happy and contented to the point that I am no longer looking and open to having a boyfriend. At one point, I am even blocking off everyone who shows interest in me. I'm just happy being single; to have all the time in the world to discover more of myself, to gain experiences on my own and to make myself stronger and better. What I don't talk about though are the drawbacks of being single but now, I'm gonna spill the beans.
First of all, its difficult to do everything on your own. You have to carry your own backpack, to change the lightbulb, to troubleshoot what's wrong with your electronic gadgets and basically do stuff that usually the boys love doing and the girls are so miserable at.
You have no one to share your stories, experiences, food, problems, angst, bills and so on and so forth. You might say that I have friends to share that with but, come on! You know what I mean... If not, then be single first so you'll get me.
You don't have a go-to guy for everything. To go with you to do errands, to watch a movie, to eat at a new resto, to go to a party and just to help you with anything. I remember, before, I would wake up and crave for the most unusual things (but I wasn't preggy, huh. I guess I was being a brat then) and all I needed to do was to wake-up my boyfriend and he'll figure it out for me. I miss that. I miss being spoiled.
Right now I guess, I am investing on stories to tell my grandchildren but then, would I still be alive by then? I'm 27 years old, no prospect husband, no boyfriend, no steady date, no date at all. Nada! And I felt guilty when I saw my dad came out of the airport building this morning. He's turning 60 that's why he came here for a vacation. He looks old, he is old and he wants a grandchild and as the first-born, I felt guilty. He doesn't know yet that me and my long-time boyfriend have broken off and honestly, I'm scared to tell him that his dreams of having grandchildren will be further delayed.
Lately, I'm feeling lonely. I go to sleep hugging my big hotdog pillow. I wake up hugging myself. Sometimes I cry out of loneliness and I realize, there's no one to rub my back and calm me down so, I cry even more. So yes, being single is not all that bright and shiny You will have episodes. It could get lonely.
First of all, its difficult to do everything on your own. You have to carry your own backpack, to change the lightbulb, to troubleshoot what's wrong with your electronic gadgets and basically do stuff that usually the boys love doing and the girls are so miserable at.
You have no one to share your stories, experiences, food, problems, angst, bills and so on and so forth. You might say that I have friends to share that with but, come on! You know what I mean... If not, then be single first so you'll get me.
You don't have a go-to guy for everything. To go with you to do errands, to watch a movie, to eat at a new resto, to go to a party and just to help you with anything. I remember, before, I would wake up and crave for the most unusual things (but I wasn't preggy, huh. I guess I was being a brat then) and all I needed to do was to wake-up my boyfriend and he'll figure it out for me. I miss that. I miss being spoiled.
Right now I guess, I am investing on stories to tell my grandchildren but then, would I still be alive by then? I'm 27 years old, no prospect husband, no boyfriend, no steady date, no date at all. Nada! And I felt guilty when I saw my dad came out of the airport building this morning. He's turning 60 that's why he came here for a vacation. He looks old, he is old and he wants a grandchild and as the first-born, I felt guilty. He doesn't know yet that me and my long-time boyfriend have broken off and honestly, I'm scared to tell him that his dreams of having grandchildren will be further delayed.
Lately, I'm feeling lonely. I go to sleep hugging my big hotdog pillow. I wake up hugging myself. Sometimes I cry out of loneliness and I realize, there's no one to rub my back and calm me down so, I cry even more. So yes, being single is not all that bright and shiny You will have episodes. It could get lonely.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
cranky, much?
Whatever happened to my sweet image... Lately, I noticed that I easily get pissed off and I let it show. This is so not me. I'm the girl who couldn't care less, who just laughs it off and wears her poker face when mad. Maybe its the hormones? Maybe its the effect of being around cranky co-workers? I don't know. I don't know how I've become like this and how come no matter how I tell myself to take it easy, I just couldn't.
I'm pissed at Uge, the fashion victim supervisor at the office. I hate her "coño" antics. I hate her fashion choices. I hate her FACE!!! I don't talk to her. I don't work with her. I just see her walking around the floor, hear her talking over the phone, she's done nothing to moi but I'm pissed at her.
I'm pissed at a certain department in the office. I look after them and I easily gets pissed at the smallest, slightest things that are not even affecting their performance or my performance or whatever. But I still gets pissed off and I deal with my issue with them. I know they sense that I'm not in the best mood and somehow, I scared them off. I scared a whole department off. Are you scared of me yet? Haha!
I hate Facebook! I was supposed to harvest my berries in Farmville but I was prompted that my profile is not accessible due to sytem maintenance. What about my plants??? They will wither!!! I hate FB!!!
Then the Finance girl in the office pinged me. She wrote "glee ann... sorry to disturb you again" And I typed "what is it?" good thing I came to my senses and just forwarded her the report and replied "np" How cold was that? Haha!
Just right now, a co-worker called my name and I said "what?" without looking at her. Then she went to another one of my colleagues and did not bother me anymore. Haha! I'm such a bad-ass these days. I know I need to go back to my sweet demeanor. I can't be a beeyotch. Not good for my image. Haha! Oh mon dieu, help moi...
I'm pissed at Uge, the fashion victim supervisor at the office. I hate her "coño" antics. I hate her fashion choices. I hate her FACE!!! I don't talk to her. I don't work with her. I just see her walking around the floor, hear her talking over the phone, she's done nothing to moi but I'm pissed at her.
I'm pissed at a certain department in the office. I look after them and I easily gets pissed at the smallest, slightest things that are not even affecting their performance or my performance or whatever. But I still gets pissed off and I deal with my issue with them. I know they sense that I'm not in the best mood and somehow, I scared them off. I scared a whole department off. Are you scared of me yet? Haha!
I hate Facebook! I was supposed to harvest my berries in Farmville but I was prompted that my profile is not accessible due to sytem maintenance. What about my plants??? They will wither!!! I hate FB!!!
Then the Finance girl in the office pinged me. She wrote "glee ann... sorry to disturb you again" And I typed "what is it?" good thing I came to my senses and just forwarded her the report and replied "np" How cold was that? Haha!
Just right now, a co-worker called my name and I said "what?" without looking at her. Then she went to another one of my colleagues and did not bother me anymore. Haha! I'm such a bad-ass these days. I know I need to go back to my sweet demeanor. I can't be a beeyotch. Not good for my image. Haha! Oh mon dieu, help moi...
Oh Mon Dieu!!!
Sure my name is Glee but I'm more of a Gossip Girl fan actually and I'm so excited about the upcoming season! If you haven't seen the promo yet, I got you covered, darling!
Don't you wish you can pull off a Blair, go to Paris to find love when your previous love didn't work out? It's like the writers have accessed my deepest yearning and made it Season 4. Argh!!! Can't wait!!!
Don't you wish you can pull off a Blair, go to Paris to find love when your previous love didn't work out? It's like the writers have accessed my deepest yearning and made it Season 4. Argh!!! Can't wait!!!
Monday, August 23, 2010
spoiled brat
Me and one of my BFFs met up to eat.
me: Oh gosh. I always forget to replenish my wallet with money. I'll just order a drink. I don't have cash.
gurlfriend: Oh Glee, you're such a brat just like that.
me: Me, brat? I'd rather you say forgetful or irresponsible at the most brutal...
gurlfriend: You're a brat. You're so used to having everything done for you, you even forget you need money before you go out the house.
me: Whatever...
Moi and guy friend, Skype-ing.
guy friend: Hello, doll! What's going on?
me: I'm eating crap again just for the sake of eating.
guy friend: Haha! Look at you? I thought you are picky with what you eat. You used to always crave for good food. What happened?
me: oh well, I don't earn as much as I did before. That's what happened.
guy friend: And now you worry about money? That's news. Haha!
me: Times change, dude.
guy friend: Come on. What do you want to eat now?
me: I want kwek kwek!!!
guy friend: That's my girl! Come on, let's buy you a kwek kwek! :D
Yay for friends who tolerates me!!! :D
P.S. - I'm not a spoiled brat. I swear!!!
me: Oh gosh. I always forget to replenish my wallet with money. I'll just order a drink. I don't have cash.
gurlfriend: Oh Glee, you're such a brat just like that.
me: Me, brat? I'd rather you say forgetful or irresponsible at the most brutal...
gurlfriend: You're a brat. You're so used to having everything done for you, you even forget you need money before you go out the house.
me: Whatever...
Moi and guy friend, Skype-ing.
guy friend: Hello, doll! What's going on?
me: I'm eating crap again just for the sake of eating.
guy friend: Haha! Look at you? I thought you are picky with what you eat. You used to always crave for good food. What happened?
me: oh well, I don't earn as much as I did before. That's what happened.
guy friend: And now you worry about money? That's news. Haha!
me: Times change, dude.
guy friend: Come on. What do you want to eat now?
me: I want kwek kwek!!!
guy friend: That's my girl! Come on, let's buy you a kwek kwek! :D
Yay for friends who tolerates me!!! :D
P.S. - I'm not a spoiled brat. I swear!!!
to be taken
Sometimes, I feel like I don't know how to be "taken" anymore. Sure, I have been in a relationship for almost 9 years but being single for almost a year now makes me forget about it. Paano na nga ba magka-boyfriend? Ma-try nga. Haha!
When I have a boyfriend, and I'll be comfortable enough to share my other boyfriend, Uno, my trusty lappy, first thing that I'll ask him to do is to play a certain level in Plant vs. Zombies and Zuma. I couldn't get past that level. I hate it!!! Argh!!! And I also hate how guys are naturally good at playin games!!! Badtrip!!!
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| kaka-miss minsan |
child of nature
I am a child of nature. I do all sorts of crazy and stupid things just to be close to nature because it relieves my stress and always leaves me in awe.
I love swimming in the beach, rivers and lakes even if I'm not a confident swimmer.
I love climbing, trail-running and (semi) skyrunning even if I'm too weak to conquer the mountains.
I sit in a bus for 14 hours or even longer, travel by boat even if it scares me a lot, walk long miles with a heavy pack, buy plane tickets that are more than I can afford just to get close to nature.
I even go to UPD to jog which is far away from my place just to get my "nature-fix"
I hug trees even if that's the weirdest thing.
I love Mother Earth. Please help in protecting her. Y'all know how do it and y'all know that a lil thing goes a long way. Word! ;)
I love swimming in the beach, rivers and lakes even if I'm not a confident swimmer.
I love climbing, trail-running and (semi) skyrunning even if I'm too weak to conquer the mountains.
I sit in a bus for 14 hours or even longer, travel by boat even if it scares me a lot, walk long miles with a heavy pack, buy plane tickets that are more than I can afford just to get close to nature.
I even go to UPD to jog which is far away from my place just to get my "nature-fix"
I hug trees even if that's the weirdest thing.
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| Bell Church - La Trinidad, Benguet |
Sunday, August 22, 2010
tara, let's lamon!
Kamayan, Saisaki and Dads restaurants are celebrating their 33rd Anniversary and they are celebrating it with an Eat-All-You-Can Tempura experience for one day only, August 26, Thursday. Tara guys! Let's lamon. :)
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| ain't that a good deal? |
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
recipe for complete sleep
I love net-a-porter even if I can't afford anything from them. I still check their site religiously even if everything costs an arm or two (well, you need to throw in your feet and one of your kidneys too) PRICEY!!!
And then, they have a story about getting a complete sleep. I'm an insomiac and it's still my birth month so I was interested. This might be that one lapse of judgement from my shopaholic rehab that I was waiting for. Nyahaha! So, I checked it and...
But if you're well-off, go check and buy something at http://www.net-a-porter.com/. It's worth the splurge, I tell you. Ciao!
And then, they have a story about getting a complete sleep. I'm an insomiac and it's still my birth month so I was interested. This might be that one lapse of judgement from my shopaholic rehab that I was waiting for. Nyahaha! So, I checked it and...
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| Hay naku... I still can't afford this. |
But if you're well-off, go check and buy something at http://www.net-a-porter.com/. It's worth the splurge, I tell you. Ciao!
Boracay Birthday Day 3
Last installment.
So there. I gained a few pounds and I am now suffering from a pimple break-out. I don't want to go out. I'm too lazy. I'm still in a vacay mood. I even still wear sundresses! I wish it's October already.
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| 6am - I'm a morning person :) |
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| a Kuya insisted to take my pic. Also advised me to come back with a company. Haha! |
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| I love how the sugar fine white sand feels on my skin. I'm goin to miss this to bits so, I'll be back in 2 months :) |
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| my last Jonah's shake and vegetable omelette. I pray that they will open a branch here in Manila. |
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| touchdown Manila after so many hassles along the way. I didn't miss you, Manila. |
So there. I gained a few pounds and I am now suffering from a pimple break-out. I don't want to go out. I'm too lazy. I'm still in a vacay mood. I even still wear sundresses! I wish it's October already.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Boracay Birthday Day 2
Photo-blog style again.
visit the church. I had so many blessings this year. :)
smart cat found a comfy place to lay - next door guy's short. lol
so they party and have fun more than I do, huh?
solo travellers needs a tripod. see? :)
lunch date: John Paul and Maui (local kids)
Met them the night before on the shore. Maui spotted me getting inked so we chat. He said he was hungry so I took him to lunch. His older brother spotted us so we invited him. :)
sweet treats
I was told that I need to stay away from sweets but it's my birthday!!! haha! This is at Chocolate Boy in Yumsing where the Mango outlet shop is. And I only bought 1 item at Mango. Promise :)
John Paul and Maui's birthday gift to moi :)
tropa ko :p
good times :D
kids pulling off a "Jhong Hilario" while another kid asks me for a kiss. bwahaha!
Lemoni cheesecake and Lemoni iced tea. I always have room for dessert.
firedancing is just so awesome and sexy. my jaw drop everytime I see them.
I was planning to sit in a bar cos I read about it in article about being single but I'm such a chicken. Haha!
Boracay Birthday Day 1
As you all know, I flew all the way to Boracay just to celebrate my birthday. A lot of my loved-ones were against it because it's stupid to spend your birthday alone. But actually for me, more than being happy, I was more concerned in proving to myself that I only need myself. Nothing more. I guess single girls who were dumped can relate somehow.
So there, I went to Boracay where I slept most of the time. I only swam for 30 minutes or even less I think and then I was either eating or sleeping for the most part.
I'll let the pictures tell you how Day One of my sole trip went.
So there, I went to Boracay where I slept most of the time. I only swam for 30 minutes or even less I think and then I was either eating or sleeping for the most part.
I'll let the pictures tell you how Day One of my sole trip went.
CebuPac's cheap-ass but earth-friendly boarding pass. Astig!
travel buddies
alone even at my plane spot. the couple on the other side made me miss gran and gramps. RIP
self-portrait using a tripod. fail!
Boracay's isaw is one of a kind.
one of my favorite thing to do - people-watch
hanged-out with the local kids while another boy was carving my name on the sand
yup. I just woke up in time for the sunset. Told you, I was sleeping most of the time.
Chicken Mash Bush at True Food Indian Restaurant
I don't recommend this resto. I spent P600 for a meal that I didn't really enjoy and as far as I know, I love Indian food but this one was just lousy.
Day 2 and 3 next time. Now, I'll grab a bite. haha! :)
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
bday gift?
Check-in lady: Ma'am are you alone?
me: yes
Check-in lady: do you have connecting flight?
me: uh-uh
check-in lady: Ma'am due to safety precautions, we need to transfer your flight to Kalibo.
me: ok... (confused look)
Check-in lady: ma'am uhm, there's no wind here in Caticlan. short runway. no choice ma'am. (nosebleed na si atih. assuming kase na foreigner ako.)
Check-in lady: ma'am, no choice ma'am. we're very sorry.
me: (exhausted look... )
Check-in lady: Ma'am your flight would be at 1PM.
me: WHUT??? (sporting the most exhausted expression I could muster)
Check-in lady: I'm very sorry ma'am but there's no choice. I will give you free round trip ticket to anywhere in the Philippines ma'am, valid for 6 months. I'm very sorry ma'am.
me: (still looking exhausted but deep inside I'm thinking, "swerte na")
Check-in lady: ma'am he will be the one to assist you going to the Cebupac office. (lerking lerki na si atih sa sobrang nosebleed. gusto na nya akong madispatch. bwahaha!)
Kuyang assistant: Hi ma'am. I will assist you ma'am. This way ma'am. (ang daming ma'am nun ah)
me: (stayed mum. I'm thinking about work. I can imagine my boss' face. Lerki!!!)
Kuyang assistant: Ma'am are you a Filipina?
me: Yes kuya. Purong purong Filipina, walang halong bahid.
Kuyang assistant: ah... (nafeel nya yata na na-stress ako sa tanong nya. sorry naman. buong buhay ko na yata ako tinatanong ng ganyan. sensya na. tao lang. hehe!)
What about you? Do you see this as a jinx or otherwise? For me, it's both but I'd rather focus on the good side. Bahala na si universe sa boss ko. haha! :)
me: yes
Check-in lady: do you have connecting flight?
me: uh-uh
check-in lady: Ma'am due to safety precautions, we need to transfer your flight to Kalibo.
me: ok... (confused look)
Check-in lady: ma'am uhm, there's no wind here in Caticlan. short runway. no choice ma'am. (nosebleed na si atih. assuming kase na foreigner ako.)
Check-in lady: ma'am, no choice ma'am. we're very sorry.
me: (exhausted look... )
Check-in lady: Ma'am your flight would be at 1PM.
me: WHUT??? (sporting the most exhausted expression I could muster)
Check-in lady: I'm very sorry ma'am but there's no choice. I will give you free round trip ticket to anywhere in the Philippines ma'am, valid for 6 months. I'm very sorry ma'am.
me: (still looking exhausted but deep inside I'm thinking, "swerte na")
Check-in lady: ma'am he will be the one to assist you going to the Cebupac office. (lerking lerki na si atih sa sobrang nosebleed. gusto na nya akong madispatch. bwahaha!)
Kuyang assistant: Hi ma'am. I will assist you ma'am. This way ma'am. (ang daming ma'am nun ah)
me: (stayed mum. I'm thinking about work. I can imagine my boss' face. Lerki!!!)
Kuyang assistant: Ma'am are you a Filipina?
me: Yes kuya. Purong purong Filipina, walang halong bahid.
Kuyang assistant: ah... (nafeel nya yata na na-stress ako sa tanong nya. sorry naman. buong buhay ko na yata ako tinatanong ng ganyan. sensya na. tao lang. hehe!)
What about you? Do you see this as a jinx or otherwise? For me, it's both but I'd rather focus on the good side. Bahala na si universe sa boss ko. haha! :)
Monday, August 16, 2010
hello from Boracay
Guess who showed up to her flight to Boracay? Haha! Sorry for my outburst earlier. I realized it's unnecessary because I should've known that things will work its way. It always have. :)
Anyhow, I'm now here at Boracay, at the exact same resort and room I had last year. Not that I planned on this because I didn't make reservation prior to my leaving Manila. It just happened. I called about three resorts before this but all didn't make my cut so I decided to go back here at Blue Lily's. I'm actually relieved because at least I don't have to familiarize myself with a new room and new staff. :)
I'm having a blast! Eating like there's no tomorrow, listening to the music I like in the loudest volume, sleeping like it's the only thing to do and basically doing what I want without having to deal with anyone. I love sole trips. It's definitely a good idea to spend what you consider is the most important day of the year for yourself away from all the stresses and be closest to what you think is stress-free living.
Actually, I was a little bit stressed out earlier cos of my tight budget but my bestfriend helped me out but he also asked me to stop being a control freak this time. Like I said in my previous posts, I'm an OC so to just go with the flow is hard for moi. I am surviving though. Coming to Boracay without hotel reservation, no itinerary and plans on what to do next and stuff; it's hardwork but I'm enjoying every little bit of it. My friend is right afterall. Not overthinking things is way more enjoyable than having it all planned out and strictly sticking to it. I'm a convert. I'm a happy hippie now. And yes, it's my birthday today!
Happy birthday Glee!!! :)
Anyhow, I'm now here at Boracay, at the exact same resort and room I had last year. Not that I planned on this because I didn't make reservation prior to my leaving Manila. It just happened. I called about three resorts before this but all didn't make my cut so I decided to go back here at Blue Lily's. I'm actually relieved because at least I don't have to familiarize myself with a new room and new staff. :)
I'm having a blast! Eating like there's no tomorrow, listening to the music I like in the loudest volume, sleeping like it's the only thing to do and basically doing what I want without having to deal with anyone. I love sole trips. It's definitely a good idea to spend what you consider is the most important day of the year for yourself away from all the stresses and be closest to what you think is stress-free living.
Actually, I was a little bit stressed out earlier cos of my tight budget but my bestfriend helped me out but he also asked me to stop being a control freak this time. Like I said in my previous posts, I'm an OC so to just go with the flow is hard for moi. I am surviving though. Coming to Boracay without hotel reservation, no itinerary and plans on what to do next and stuff; it's hardwork but I'm enjoying every little bit of it. My friend is right afterall. Not overthinking things is way more enjoyable than having it all planned out and strictly sticking to it. I'm a convert. I'm a happy hippie now. And yes, it's my birthday today!
Happy birthday Glee!!! :)
Sunday, August 15, 2010
i got a feeling
I got a feeling that it's going to be a sad birthday for me. That no matter what I do, that no matter where I am, it's going to be sad.
I have planned to spend my birthday in Boracay just like last year when I really had fun. I was with my BFFs and I was still with my long-time boyfriend before. We rode the ATV, Zorb, paraw and went parasailing too. I ate the most delish food in fact, it's Jona's shake that inspired me to go back and spend my birthday there. I was excited with the idea that I will finally have a sole soul trip. No pressures. Just myself in a wonderful place with wonderful experiences. I even learned yoga cos I have dreamt about doing yoga at my suite's balcony. Fabulous times is what I have been daydreaming about for my upcoming birthday.
But lately, I feel like I've been so unlucky no matter how I strive to stay positive above all these bs. My first gift to myself, a Liz Claiborne wallet, was stolen together with my important IDs and all. Because of that, my budget for my birthday trip was slashed. I have to stay in a cheaper hotel and I can't buy a new swimsuit and beach-clothes. Instead of having a full waxing job, I have to settle with a full leg, brazilian, underarm and face waxing. And just now, I realized, my P1000 is gone. Sure, it's just P1000 but my budget is really tight now because portion of it was already stolen.
Now I'm having second thoughts. A part of me just want to lock myself in my room and cry my heart out. A part of me wants to push through with my plans only instead of having good times, i'm going to cry my heart out. I just want to be left alone.
EMO birthday. How exciting.
I have planned to spend my birthday in Boracay just like last year when I really had fun. I was with my BFFs and I was still with my long-time boyfriend before. We rode the ATV, Zorb, paraw and went parasailing too. I ate the most delish food in fact, it's Jona's shake that inspired me to go back and spend my birthday there. I was excited with the idea that I will finally have a sole soul trip. No pressures. Just myself in a wonderful place with wonderful experiences. I even learned yoga cos I have dreamt about doing yoga at my suite's balcony. Fabulous times is what I have been daydreaming about for my upcoming birthday.
But lately, I feel like I've been so unlucky no matter how I strive to stay positive above all these bs. My first gift to myself, a Liz Claiborne wallet, was stolen together with my important IDs and all. Because of that, my budget for my birthday trip was slashed. I have to stay in a cheaper hotel and I can't buy a new swimsuit and beach-clothes. Instead of having a full waxing job, I have to settle with a full leg, brazilian, underarm and face waxing. And just now, I realized, my P1000 is gone. Sure, it's just P1000 but my budget is really tight now because portion of it was already stolen.
Now I'm having second thoughts. A part of me just want to lock myself in my room and cry my heart out. A part of me wants to push through with my plans only instead of having good times, i'm going to cry my heart out. I just want to be left alone.
EMO birthday. How exciting.
bikini-ready
Unless you're a boy or a Victoria's Secret Angel, you're probably obsessing about being bikini-ready days before you head-off to the beach. I'll be going to the beach tomorrow and I'm freakin' out!!! I love eating and I can't work out the past few days because I'm sickly so you can imagine how much worried I am. Oh well, I think I will never be bikini-ready no matter what I do anyways and I'll be alone on my vacay so I might as well take a deep breath and just accept my figure.
Anyways, I have far more important things to do before my flight (ooppssy daisy, that sounded like I'm going very far away like St. Regis Bora Bora. haha!) I have to print my e-ticket. Look for my passport cos my other IDs were stolen. Get waxed. Shop for travel essentials. Pack. Gahd, I love going on trips!!!
I may not be bikini-ready but I'll forever be travel-ready and beach-ready. I used to travel a lot and beaches are my favorite destination so I know what my travel essentials are by heart. Lookie at these pictures. :)
Anyways, I have far more important things to do before my flight (ooppssy daisy, that sounded like I'm going very far away like St. Regis Bora Bora. haha!) I have to print my e-ticket. Look for my passport cos my other IDs were stolen. Get waxed. Shop for travel essentials. Pack. Gahd, I love going on trips!!!
I may not be bikini-ready but I'll forever be travel-ready and beach-ready. I used to travel a lot and beaches are my favorite destination so I know what my travel essentials are by heart. Lookie at these pictures. :)
You can't go out the door without a first aid kit. I bought mine at Mercury Drugstore and it's a cheap-o compared to the usual first aid kit available at travel shops. I added medicine that I would usually take like Citirizine which I take for allergies, Advil, Alaxan FR and so on and so forth. Most of the time, my first aid kit remains untouched but I still consider it a must-have because you'll never know when emergency will happen. You have to be a girl or boy scout whenever you, a travel buddy or just anyone might need medical help. Place it in the most accessible place in your bag so it's easy to reach during emergencies.
Now on to a much more exciting part, kikay stuff! Aside from the usual shampoo and conditioner, you also need these. And whether you are a boy or a girl, you need all the stuff above. I swear!
Sunblock - We all know that sun rays are not good for the skin so you need to bring sunblock, the higher the SPF, the better. I use Hawaian Tropics Baby Faces SPF 50 for my face and a much stronger Hawaian Tropics Ozone SPF 70 for the rest of my body.
Lip Balm - Your lips also needs sun protection. Did you know that cancer that starts from the lips are faster to spread? So use that stick and pucker up! Mine is Blistex Lip Tone with SPF15. I love it because aside from being a sun protection, it has a touch of color that makes the lips a lot more sexy. It's cheap too!
Body oil - For that much-needed 'oomph' in your beach pictures, you need to slather your bod with oil. Haha! But more than that, oil keeps your skin moisturized while you're out in the sun. I use Nivea Sun Oil spray. Very convenient to use and it's been tried and tested.
After-sun moisturizer - You loose skin moisture after basking in the sun so to replenish, you need this. I use Nivea Cooling After Sun Spray which is also convenient to use and very effective.
Insect Repellent - You wouldn't know if you'll get viruses/diseases due to insect bites so you need to avoid that. I myself is allergic to ant bite (weird, ey?) so I never travel without Off Overtime. Its protection last for 8 hours so you don't need to put on it every now and then.
Hand Sanitizer - You're always out when on a vacay and God knows what kind of germs you get from playing outside so before you take that big bite, sanitize. I use Bath and Body Works hand sanitizer in pocket size. Convenient to carry around and smells yum-yum!
Gum - You can't bring your toothbrush and toothpaste while going around so to have a fresh breath after you binge, chew a gum. Mine's aptly named, Glee Gum from Healthy Options.
Body Spray - Sometimes, because of the different scents of all the sun protection and moisturizer that you put on, you don't smell good afterall. So after everything, I spray on Bath and Body Works Sensual Amber. It's a brand that I've been using for ages; cheap but the smell lasts long. As for the scent, I'm partial to sexy scents because I was never sexy so I put an effort to at least smell sexy. Haha!
Deodorodant - Well, this is just a reminder. I hate to say this but I always, always smell body odor whenever I travel. Please don't forget to use a deo. You go out, play, gay it up and sweat. No matter how baby smelling you are in the confines of your air conditioned homes and offices, it's a different story when you are out and don't have a choice but sweat. Mine is Rexona which was a freebie at Rexona run which I joined this month.
Ear plugs - You are on vacay and if you are sleep deprieved like I am, then invest on ear plugs and sleep your heart away. I love to see the sun rise so while everbody is partying at night, I hit the bed early and put on my ear plugs so I wouldn't hear the party animals. I know that these are hard to find but you can buy ear plugs at Rustan's. I bought mine from there, Hearros is the brand name. Mine's Sleep Pretty in Pink but they also have ones in neutral color.
I hope this helps in your next travel. Have fun! :)
Saturday, August 14, 2010
wild side part un
I love words. I love qoutes. And I'm going to play on words to express my wild side. I know you're excited because I'm not known as a wild girl. I don't drink, I don't smoke, I seldom party, I'm not promiscous, I have high moral standards for myself. In short, I'm boring. But I CAN be wild sometimes (only my person knows about my past wild moments. haha!) Lately, I feel the urge to go wild. Haha! Most of the time, I can sleep off whatever "bad" stuff that I'm going through but not this time. I'm going to get wild and nobody can stop me. Bwahaha!
glee ann ♥
ren - time and distance are not factors
life is a blast!
all you need is love
peace begins with a smile
crazy beautiful
where's your will to be weird?
beauty is only skin deep
Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.
live everyday like it's your birthday
It'll all make sense on "wild side part deux". Now, sleep it off. Bonne nuit! :D
glee ann ♥
ren - time and distance are not factors
life is a blast!
all you need is love
peace begins with a smile
crazy beautiful
where's your will to be weird?
beauty is only skin deep
Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.
live everyday like it's your birthday
It'll all make sense on "wild side part deux". Now, sleep it off. Bonne nuit! :D
dine for a cause
I am a self-confessed OC so as early as now, I'm already thinking on where to eat dinner on August 17. Haha! Good for me, I chanced on a list of restaurants that does not only serve great tasting food but will also donate part of their revenue to 'Hands on Manila'. Ain't that great? I'll be eating orgasmic food for a great cause. Haha!
My choices:
Lemoni Café Stall 117 D’Mall, Phase 4, Boracay Island, Aklan / 035-288-6781
Indigo at Discovery Shores Boracay Station 1, Balabag, Boracay Island / 036-288-4500
Which of the two is better? Please help me out. :)
Now for those who want to pig out and help out, here's the complete list of restaurants that'll also participate in this charitable work.
22 Prime 22/F Discovery Suites, 25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center / 719-8888 loc 6822
Acqua Shangrila Mactan Island Resort and Spa, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu / 032-231-0288
Antonio’s Purok 138, Brgy Neogan, Tagaytay City/ 0918-899-2866
Astralis by Diamond Hotel Power Plant Mall, Rockwell / 899-7950
Aubergine 32nd street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City/ 856-9888
Azuthai G/F Milky Way Bldg, 900 Arnaiz Avenue cor Paseo de Roxas, Makati / 817-6252
Banana Leaf The Terraces at Ayala Center, Cebu City • Greenbelt 3 • The Podium / 032-233-3321
Banana Leaf Asian Café The Block, SM City North Edsa, Quezon City / 442-0808
Barcino Wine & Tapas Bar G/F Greenbelt 2, Makati / 501-3250
The Café Mediterranean G/F Greenbelt 1, Makati / 751-9705
Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano 7431 Yakal Street, San Antonio Village, Makati / 843-7286
The Champagne Room Manila Hotel / 527-0011
Chef Laudico Bistro Filipino Net Square Bldg, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig / 8560541
Chesa Bianca Swiss Restaurant 7431 Yakal Street, San Antonio Village, Makati / 815-1359
Cibo 2/F Greenbelt 5, Makati / 758-2426
Enchanté Restaurant & Bar by Chef Jessie 3/F Joy-Nostalg Center, 17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center / 470-4210
Escolta The Peninsula Manila / 887-2888 loc 6754-55
The Establishment – The Crystal Room Bonifacio Global City, Taguig / 844-6364
Fire Lake Grill Cliffhouse Tagaytay, Gen Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay / 046-483-2069
The Fireplace 5/F Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, 1588 Pedro Gil cor MH Del Pilar, Malate, Manila / 245-1234 loc 7266
Heat Edsa Shangri-La hotel, Mandaluyong City / 633-8888
I'm Angus Steakhouse 7431 Yakal Street, San Antonio Village, Makati / 843-7286
Inagiku Makati Shangri-la Hotel / 813-8888
Indigo at Discovery Shores Boracay Station 1, Balabag, Boracay Island / 036-288-4500
Je Suis Gourmand Net One, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig / 815-8801
Josephine's Tagaytay KM 58, Gen Aguinaldo Highway, Maharlika West, Tagaytay / 046-413-1801
Kai Greenbelt 5, Makati / 757-5209
La Cocina de Tita Moning 315 San Rafael St, San Miguel, Manila / 734-2141
La Regalade French Bistro 820 Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City / 750-2104 to 05
Lemoni Café Stall 117 D’Mall, Phase 4, Boracay Island, Aklan / 035-288-6781
Lemuria The Winery, 5 Julieta Circle, Horseshoe Village, Quezon City / 724-5211
Li Li Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, 1588 Pedro Gil cor MH Del Pilar Street, Malate / 245-1234 loc 7251
Lusso Greenbelt 5, Makati / 756-2329
Mabuhay Palace Manila Hotel / 527-0011 loc 1345
Makati Shangri-La Lobby Lounge 813-8888
Masseto G/F 114 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati / 338-0929
Ninyo Fusion Cuisine & Wine Lounge 66 Esteban Abada St, Loyola Heights, Quezon City / 426-0301
The Oakroom Joy-Nostalg Center, 17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center / 719-1160
O'Sonho Portuguese Fusion 1880 Bldg, New Eastwood Mall / 470-1768
Paparazzi Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong / 633-8888
Pasto Fort Pointe Bldg, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig / 884-1592
People's Palace Greenbelt 3, Makati / 729-2888
Pepato Greenbelt 2, Makati / 757-263
Prince Albert Rotisserie Intercontinental Hotel Manila / 793-7000
Red Makati Shangri-la Hotel / 813-8888
Restaurant Verbena Discovery Country Suites, 300 Calamba Road, San Jose, Tagaytay / 046-413-4567
Sala LV Locsin Bldg, 6752 Ayala Avenue, Makati / 750-1555
Sala Bistro Greenbelt 3, Makati / 729-4888
Santi's Deli & Café KM 52 Buho, Silang, Cavite / 046-414-1694
Senju Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong / 633-8888
Spices The Peninsula Manila / 887-2888 local 6754-55
Sugi Greenbelt 2 / 757-3678 or 79
Summer Palace Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong / 633-8888
Tea of Spring Shangrila Mactan Island Resort and Spa, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu / 032-231-0288
Thai Patio Greenbelt 5, Makati / 729-0742
The Tivoli Mandarin Oriental Manila / 750-8888
Terry's Bistro Karivin Plaza, 2316 Chino Roces Ave Ext, Makati / 844-1816
Tosca Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati / 867-3333 loc 3310
Trio Fort Pointe Bldg, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig / 884-1601
Umu Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati / 867-3333 loc 3343
Yurakuen Diamond Hotel Philippines, Roxas Blvd cor Dr. J Quintos Street, Manila / 528-3000 loc 1127
Zao Vietnamese Restaurant Serendra Piazza, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig / 856-2819
Zong Westgate Center, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang / 771-1428
Zucchini's 20 Scout Tuazon cor Scout Castor, Quezon City / 376-5896
For more information, please visit: http://www.luxedining.com/philippines/dining-for-a-cause
Now, time to binge!!! :D
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My choices:
Lemoni Café Stall 117 D’Mall, Phase 4, Boracay Island, Aklan / 035-288-6781
Indigo at Discovery Shores Boracay Station 1, Balabag, Boracay Island / 036-288-4500
Which of the two is better? Please help me out. :)
Now for those who want to pig out and help out, here's the complete list of restaurants that'll also participate in this charitable work.
22 Prime 22/F Discovery Suites, 25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center / 719-8888 loc 6822
Acqua Shangrila Mactan Island Resort and Spa, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu / 032-231-0288
Antonio’s Purok 138, Brgy Neogan, Tagaytay City/ 0918-899-2866
Astralis by Diamond Hotel Power Plant Mall, Rockwell / 899-7950
Aubergine 32nd street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City/ 856-9888
Azuthai G/F Milky Way Bldg, 900 Arnaiz Avenue cor Paseo de Roxas, Makati / 817-6252
Banana Leaf The Terraces at Ayala Center, Cebu City • Greenbelt 3 • The Podium / 032-233-3321
Banana Leaf Asian Café The Block, SM City North Edsa, Quezon City / 442-0808
Barcino Wine & Tapas Bar G/F Greenbelt 2, Makati / 501-3250
The Café Mediterranean G/F Greenbelt 1, Makati / 751-9705
Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano 7431 Yakal Street, San Antonio Village, Makati / 843-7286
The Champagne Room Manila Hotel / 527-0011
Chef Laudico Bistro Filipino Net Square Bldg, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig / 8560541
Chesa Bianca Swiss Restaurant 7431 Yakal Street, San Antonio Village, Makati / 815-1359
Cibo 2/F Greenbelt 5, Makati / 758-2426
Enchanté Restaurant & Bar by Chef Jessie 3/F Joy-Nostalg Center, 17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center / 470-4210
Escolta The Peninsula Manila / 887-2888 loc 6754-55
The Establishment – The Crystal Room Bonifacio Global City, Taguig / 844-6364
Fire Lake Grill Cliffhouse Tagaytay, Gen Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay / 046-483-2069
The Fireplace 5/F Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, 1588 Pedro Gil cor MH Del Pilar, Malate, Manila / 245-1234 loc 7266
Heat Edsa Shangri-La hotel, Mandaluyong City / 633-8888
I'm Angus Steakhouse 7431 Yakal Street, San Antonio Village, Makati / 843-7286
Inagiku Makati Shangri-la Hotel / 813-8888
Indigo at Discovery Shores Boracay Station 1, Balabag, Boracay Island / 036-288-4500
Je Suis Gourmand Net One, 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig / 815-8801
Josephine's Tagaytay KM 58, Gen Aguinaldo Highway, Maharlika West, Tagaytay / 046-413-1801
Kai Greenbelt 5, Makati / 757-5209
La Cocina de Tita Moning 315 San Rafael St, San Miguel, Manila / 734-2141
La Regalade French Bistro 820 Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City / 750-2104 to 05
Lemoni Café Stall 117 D’Mall, Phase 4, Boracay Island, Aklan / 035-288-6781
Lemuria The Winery, 5 Julieta Circle, Horseshoe Village, Quezon City / 724-5211
Li Li Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, 1588 Pedro Gil cor MH Del Pilar Street, Malate / 245-1234 loc 7251
Lusso Greenbelt 5, Makati / 756-2329
Mabuhay Palace Manila Hotel / 527-0011 loc 1345
Makati Shangri-La Lobby Lounge 813-8888
Masseto G/F 114 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati / 338-0929
Ninyo Fusion Cuisine & Wine Lounge 66 Esteban Abada St, Loyola Heights, Quezon City / 426-0301
The Oakroom Joy-Nostalg Center, 17 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center / 719-1160
O'Sonho Portuguese Fusion 1880 Bldg, New Eastwood Mall / 470-1768
Paparazzi Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong / 633-8888
Pasto Fort Pointe Bldg, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig / 884-1592
People's Palace Greenbelt 3, Makati / 729-2888
Pepato Greenbelt 2, Makati / 757-263
Prince Albert Rotisserie Intercontinental Hotel Manila / 793-7000
Red Makati Shangri-la Hotel / 813-8888
Restaurant Verbena Discovery Country Suites, 300 Calamba Road, San Jose, Tagaytay / 046-413-4567
Sala LV Locsin Bldg, 6752 Ayala Avenue, Makati / 750-1555
Sala Bistro Greenbelt 3, Makati / 729-4888
Santi's Deli & Café KM 52 Buho, Silang, Cavite / 046-414-1694
Senju Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong / 633-8888
Spices The Peninsula Manila / 887-2888 local 6754-55
Sugi Greenbelt 2 / 757-3678 or 79
Summer Palace Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong / 633-8888
Tea of Spring Shangrila Mactan Island Resort and Spa, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu / 032-231-0288
Thai Patio Greenbelt 5, Makati / 729-0742
The Tivoli Mandarin Oriental Manila / 750-8888
Terry's Bistro Karivin Plaza, 2316 Chino Roces Ave Ext, Makati / 844-1816
Tosca Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati / 867-3333 loc 3310
Trio Fort Pointe Bldg, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig / 884-1601
Umu Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati / 867-3333 loc 3343
Yurakuen Diamond Hotel Philippines, Roxas Blvd cor Dr. J Quintos Street, Manila / 528-3000 loc 1127
Zao Vietnamese Restaurant Serendra Piazza, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig / 856-2819
Zong Westgate Center, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang / 771-1428
Zucchini's 20 Scout Tuazon cor Scout Castor, Quezon City / 376-5896
For more information, please visit: http://www.luxedining.com/philippines/dining-for-a-cause
Now, time to binge!!! :D
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Friday, August 13, 2010
good morning earthlings!
This video makes me want to go out! Wish my flight for my sole soul vacay is today. I'm so excited!
Make It Mine - Jason Mraz
Make It Mine - Jason Mraz
Thursday, August 12, 2010
boys boys boys
Convos with some of the boys I met.
With a 16-year old.
him: Ate Glee, you're so cute. I really like you. I love you!
me: hehe! Don't worry, you'll get over it.
With a 21-year old.
him: I just graduated and passed the boards. I'm officially a licensed engineer. I have a lot of plans. I know I'll be great. Let's hang out.
me: Good for you! I'll give you my support 100%, lil bro. ;)
With a 25-year old.
him: My girlfriend and I are on the rocks right now. I know we'll break up soon. And I really like you. And I never liked anyone this much before. Please have a meal with me.
me: hehe! I have plans with my gay sissies.
him: Come on. My girlfriend will come back from vacation the next day. Please let's spend time together tomorrow.
me: I'm insulted. Did you really think I'd fall for that? Sorry but I'm not that naive and stupid so please don't push it any further. I already said no so many times.
With a 28-year old.
him: You know, everybody likes me. I look good. I'm nice. I'm smart. I have a very bright future ahead of me. Yada. Yada. Yada.
me: Ok, friend. Good for you! Yay!
With a 32-year old.
him: I have a business and I drive this really nice car. Look at my tattoos, aren't they cool?
me: Yeah. They're cool and scary.
With another 32-year old
him: You're so fine! You're so sexy. Come on, let's drink.
me: You have no idea who I am then. Go back to your fiance!!!
With a 72-year old.
him: I'm a retired engineer. I can treat you to this resto and take you to this nice resort out of town. I have a lady friend before who was just as young as you are. She said she enjoys my company a lot. What about you?
me: hehe! Got to go sir! Bye!
With a 26-year old.
him: uhm...
me: hey! how are you?
him: I miss you. Sorry for what I did. I want you back.
me: *blush*
With a 16-year old.
him: Ate Glee, you're so cute. I really like you. I love you!
me: hehe! Don't worry, you'll get over it.
With a 21-year old.
him: I just graduated and passed the boards. I'm officially a licensed engineer. I have a lot of plans. I know I'll be great. Let's hang out.
me: Good for you! I'll give you my support 100%, lil bro. ;)
With a 25-year old.
him: My girlfriend and I are on the rocks right now. I know we'll break up soon. And I really like you. And I never liked anyone this much before. Please have a meal with me.
me: hehe! I have plans with my gay sissies.
him: Come on. My girlfriend will come back from vacation the next day. Please let's spend time together tomorrow.
me: I'm insulted. Did you really think I'd fall for that? Sorry but I'm not that naive and stupid so please don't push it any further. I already said no so many times.
With a 28-year old.
him: You know, everybody likes me. I look good. I'm nice. I'm smart. I have a very bright future ahead of me. Yada. Yada. Yada.
me: Ok, friend. Good for you! Yay!
With a 32-year old.
him: I have a business and I drive this really nice car. Look at my tattoos, aren't they cool?
me: Yeah. They're cool and scary.
With another 32-year old
him: You're so fine! You're so sexy. Come on, let's drink.
me: You have no idea who I am then. Go back to your fiance!!!
With a 72-year old.
him: I'm a retired engineer. I can treat you to this resto and take you to this nice resort out of town. I have a lady friend before who was just as young as you are. She said she enjoys my company a lot. What about you?
me: hehe! Got to go sir! Bye!
With a 26-year old.
him: uhm...
me: hey! how are you?
him: I miss you. Sorry for what I did. I want you back.
me: *blush*
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
stop
Do you know how to stop? I do and yesterday, I stopped.
I've been working all week for a couple of months already. I also go to the gym and run in the sports complex or in the roads at least 3 times a week. I also do yoga twice a week. At home, I don't have a helper; I cook and clean. I also try to squeeze as much time as I can to spend time with friends. When I get a free time, I watch the TiVo, check FB and chat with friends. My average sleep is 4 hours. Most of the time, because I've got no time at all, I just eat granola bars while on transit. Gahd, just enumerating my activities makes me tired already.
I thought, I was healthy. I was eating healthy stuff. Froyo is my favorite snack, my usual breakfast is cereals or oatmeal and milk, my usual lunch and dinner is boiled potato marbles with tuna and cheese or salad or fruit medley. I don't consume empty calories and everything that is "unhealthy". I'm the usual health-buff you see in the grocery who reads the nutrition facts and believe me, I do know how to read the thing. I also exercise on a regular basis. I take multivitamins daily. I had my flu shot. I thought all these would make me sickness-proof but I was wrong.
Since time in memorial, I've been underweight and I know that's unhealthy but I really never felt that I was malnourished. I don't feel that being underweight is a problem because I feel as healthy and strong as Manny Pacquiao (whatever that feels like. haha!) Maybe, I'm just naturally 'light', maybe there are really people who weighs light but are still as healthy as can be.
Last week, I got an email from our office's clinic saying that based on the Annual Physical Exam, I am sick and I need to see the doctor asap. So I channeled Superman and went to the doctor and discussed about my so-called sickness. I decided, I'll take the prescription but the "sickness" is nothing that can stop me.
Lately, I've been feeling really tired but I found out that only when I slow down did I feel tired. So, I always push myself to be on-the-go so I can do everything in my plate. Then, I realized that I become tired more and more over a short period of time but I still pushed through. I told myself, IT's only in my mind. I don't think there's anything wrong in pushing yourself to accomplish things but I also think that one has to know when to stop.
Yesterday, I was feeling really tired. I haven't worked out that much in the gym. In fact, I felt like I haven't worked out at all. I was always excited to go to the yoga class but although I was in the class very early, I opted to just watch them. I was uninspired. I was really really tired. I went around the mall but I still couldn't get myself to feel excited. I ate sweets which I've been staying away from since the nutritionist says so but I still didn't feel "happy". So I went home. Hit the bed.
I woke up two hours before work and prep. In the shower, I already felt that my knees are getting weak and my whole body is very heavy. I don't know if it was lack of potassium of just plain over-fatigue. I was still able to get myself to ride the jeep but I decided to go home instead. I contacted my boss to tell him that I couldn't go to work. Then, I slept.
So yes, I know how to stop. I just don't know when. Hopefully next time, it's not too late.
I've been working all week for a couple of months already. I also go to the gym and run in the sports complex or in the roads at least 3 times a week. I also do yoga twice a week. At home, I don't have a helper; I cook and clean. I also try to squeeze as much time as I can to spend time with friends. When I get a free time, I watch the TiVo, check FB and chat with friends. My average sleep is 4 hours. Most of the time, because I've got no time at all, I just eat granola bars while on transit. Gahd, just enumerating my activities makes me tired already.
I thought, I was healthy. I was eating healthy stuff. Froyo is my favorite snack, my usual breakfast is cereals or oatmeal and milk, my usual lunch and dinner is boiled potato marbles with tuna and cheese or salad or fruit medley. I don't consume empty calories and everything that is "unhealthy". I'm the usual health-buff you see in the grocery who reads the nutrition facts and believe me, I do know how to read the thing. I also exercise on a regular basis. I take multivitamins daily. I had my flu shot. I thought all these would make me sickness-proof but I was wrong.
Since time in memorial, I've been underweight and I know that's unhealthy but I really never felt that I was malnourished. I don't feel that being underweight is a problem because I feel as healthy and strong as Manny Pacquiao (whatever that feels like. haha!) Maybe, I'm just naturally 'light', maybe there are really people who weighs light but are still as healthy as can be.
Last week, I got an email from our office's clinic saying that based on the Annual Physical Exam, I am sick and I need to see the doctor asap. So I channeled Superman and went to the doctor and discussed about my so-called sickness. I decided, I'll take the prescription but the "sickness" is nothing that can stop me.
Lately, I've been feeling really tired but I found out that only when I slow down did I feel tired. So, I always push myself to be on-the-go so I can do everything in my plate. Then, I realized that I become tired more and more over a short period of time but I still pushed through. I told myself, IT's only in my mind. I don't think there's anything wrong in pushing yourself to accomplish things but I also think that one has to know when to stop.
Yesterday, I was feeling really tired. I haven't worked out that much in the gym. In fact, I felt like I haven't worked out at all. I was always excited to go to the yoga class but although I was in the class very early, I opted to just watch them. I was uninspired. I was really really tired. I went around the mall but I still couldn't get myself to feel excited. I ate sweets which I've been staying away from since the nutritionist says so but I still didn't feel "happy". So I went home. Hit the bed.
I woke up two hours before work and prep. In the shower, I already felt that my knees are getting weak and my whole body is very heavy. I don't know if it was lack of potassium of just plain over-fatigue. I was still able to get myself to ride the jeep but I decided to go home instead. I contacted my boss to tell him that I couldn't go to work. Then, I slept.
So yes, I know how to stop. I just don't know when. Hopefully next time, it's not too late.
Monday, August 9, 2010
cyber celebrity. not!
This blog has only been launched a few days ago. I have zero comments, zero followers and maybe zero readers but that didn't stop me from being labelled as a cyber celebrity. Haha!
I got a phone call from a very good friend at 12midnight today. Nope, it's not a booty call (eeww!) he was just telling me that he have a new blog header and wants me to check it out (how demanding is that?) Because I claim to be a good friend, I got out of bed, stormed to my housemate's room to turn on the wi-fi and went online and viola!!! It's moi in my friends new blog header! :) link: http://www.baklangcockroach.blogspot.com/
I know he's going to change his blog header when he gets tired of my face so, for documentation's sake, picture is below.
I understand that this is not really a big deal and I also don't agree that I am a cyber celebrity already but I appreciate what my friend did. He knows I went through an uneasy time this weekend and he just wants to make me smile. Well Nim, I am smiling from ear-to-ear! And yes, although I'm not yet a cyber celebrity, I am a cyber starlet anways. Haha! :) Love you tih!!! :D
I got a phone call from a very good friend at 12midnight today. Nope, it's not a booty call (eeww!) he was just telling me that he have a new blog header and wants me to check it out (how demanding is that?) Because I claim to be a good friend, I got out of bed, stormed to my housemate's room to turn on the wi-fi and went online and viola!!! It's moi in my friends new blog header! :) link: http://www.baklangcockroach.blogspot.com/
I know he's going to change his blog header when he gets tired of my face so, for documentation's sake, picture is below.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
overflow
I can't complain much about this life. Sure I'm love-less but I am constantly asked to be their girl. Sure I'm an insomiac but I have been very productive because of it. I have things that I don't like in my life but overall, I still feel blessed. I'm doing well career-wise. I may have a few sickness but I'm still considered very healthy. Sometimes, oh well, most of the time, I wish I have more money but don't we all? And come to think of it, I still live comfortably. I'm just used to living a much more comfortable lifestyle than what I have right now but I get by. And I can still afford some of the luxuries that I used to always have and I appreciate them more than ever. I have a few friends, make that a lot of friends and they are all "quality" friends. It's like everyone of them is my bestfriend and I always get to talk to them. My family is doing quite well also. We have problems but overall, we are very well. :)
I have worries but they're all so insignificant actually. I have so much more to be thankful for more than anything else. I'm thankful that I work with co-workers that've become such good friends of mine. We're all like siblings covering each other's asses when something goes wrong and helping each other get through difficult times. I'm thankful that I have a very able and understanding boss and that I am also good friends with him.
I'm grateful for myself for always choosing to be strong despite the many odd times. Look at me. I'm only 101 lbs. but I can complete a 10K run with a brimming smile on my face. I have the discipline to stay away from sweets when the nutritionist said so. I have the initiative to research on eating and living healthy and apply my learnings everyday. I have also inspired others to take care of themselves like I do and to take care of the place that we live in. I stayed being a person with an open-mind and an understanding heart that my friends have become comfortable being with. I have also helped enable individuals to be who they want to be and all these also shaped me to be a kinder and stronger person. Stong enough to stick to my moral values and kind enough to accept and understand those who lives an alternative way of life.
I may not be earning as much as I did before but I get by. I have a housemate who would cover the house rent whenever my budget falls short (which is always). My mom would also lend money whenever I need 911. And my dear person... he's the biggest blessing I have right now. He still tolerates my expensive tastes which I love especially when the shopaholic-rehab program gets too tough. He knows me. He understands me. He accepts me; in fact, he loves me. My bestfriend since high school.. 14 years have passed, we aged but we're still the same teenagers who still have each other's back - good or bad.
Overflowing it is. Overflowing with blessings. I have so many worries but like I said, insignificant. I have so many blessings to be thankful for. I don't have money but I have someone that can help get through it. I maybe stuck in an awful environment but I have the backbone to stay dignified in the middle of it. I maybe a tiny person but my personality would scream "you can't mess with me". For every downside of my life, there is always something there that would balance it out if not, overpower it. It all relies on how I choose because in this life, we always have options. You just have to believe in it. :)
I have worries but they're all so insignificant actually. I have so much more to be thankful for more than anything else. I'm thankful that I work with co-workers that've become such good friends of mine. We're all like siblings covering each other's asses when something goes wrong and helping each other get through difficult times. I'm thankful that I have a very able and understanding boss and that I am also good friends with him.
I'm grateful for myself for always choosing to be strong despite the many odd times. Look at me. I'm only 101 lbs. but I can complete a 10K run with a brimming smile on my face. I have the discipline to stay away from sweets when the nutritionist said so. I have the initiative to research on eating and living healthy and apply my learnings everyday. I have also inspired others to take care of themselves like I do and to take care of the place that we live in. I stayed being a person with an open-mind and an understanding heart that my friends have become comfortable being with. I have also helped enable individuals to be who they want to be and all these also shaped me to be a kinder and stronger person. Stong enough to stick to my moral values and kind enough to accept and understand those who lives an alternative way of life.
I may not be earning as much as I did before but I get by. I have a housemate who would cover the house rent whenever my budget falls short (which is always). My mom would also lend money whenever I need 911. And my dear person... he's the biggest blessing I have right now. He still tolerates my expensive tastes which I love especially when the shopaholic-rehab program gets too tough. He knows me. He understands me. He accepts me; in fact, he loves me. My bestfriend since high school.. 14 years have passed, we aged but we're still the same teenagers who still have each other's back - good or bad.
Overflowing it is. Overflowing with blessings. I have so many worries but like I said, insignificant. I have so many blessings to be thankful for. I don't have money but I have someone that can help get through it. I maybe stuck in an awful environment but I have the backbone to stay dignified in the middle of it. I maybe a tiny person but my personality would scream "you can't mess with me". For every downside of my life, there is always something there that would balance it out if not, overpower it. It all relies on how I choose because in this life, we always have options. You just have to believe in it. :)
Saturday, August 7, 2010
i'm grateful
This exactly describes how I've been feeling lately. I'm grateful. So very grateful. :)
friggin bored
Since I've no dough and it's like raining jinx today, I didn't get out of my room. No gym, no road running, no eating, no shopping, no nothing. I'm just here in my room, not even cleaning up. I just sit here, feeling scared to do anything cause it might turn out bad anyways (hello jinx!!!).
It's a blessing in disguise though cause it's been a while since I had this kind of lazy luxury. At least I get to chill and stop always being on-the-go and spending my moolah in the process. At least I get to have a quality talk with my person overseas. At least I get to blog. Haha!
So since I have time, lemme tell you about the beginings of waif in waifies.
It first started as a twitter account. I wanted to micro-blog about the things that's been happening to me since I've become single. I was thinking of a fitting username for myself being the newly single gal and so I came up with waif in waifies. It basically means a skinny person wearing wayfarers shades. Since the break-up, I lost too much weight but I strive to still be the same "fab" girl so I'm always wearing my waifies (it's also to hide my eyebags-thanks to too much crying and no sleeping)
I intended to document the new chapter of my life by creating a blogspot but not showing myself. I wanted to blog freely and connect to all broken-hearted people and give them some kind of hope and guidance through the difficult stage of their lives. But since I've become busy mending my own broken heart... what with the new job, new endeavors and basically building a new me, I wasn't able to maintain that blog. I've come so far away from the initial meaning of waif in waifies. I'm still kind of waif but in the healthiest kind of way. I'm still wearing my waifies not because I'm hiding my tired eyes but because it's so fabulous and so fitting to my equally fabulous self. Haha!
I'm still waif in waifies only more charming, more adorable, wiser, stronger and better in every which way.
It's a blessing in disguise though cause it's been a while since I had this kind of lazy luxury. At least I get to chill and stop always being on-the-go and spending my moolah in the process. At least I get to have a quality talk with my person overseas. At least I get to blog. Haha!
So since I have time, lemme tell you about the beginings of waif in waifies.
It first started as a twitter account. I wanted to micro-blog about the things that's been happening to me since I've become single. I was thinking of a fitting username for myself being the newly single gal and so I came up with waif in waifies. It basically means a skinny person wearing wayfarers shades. Since the break-up, I lost too much weight but I strive to still be the same "fab" girl so I'm always wearing my waifies (it's also to hide my eyebags-thanks to too much crying and no sleeping)
I intended to document the new chapter of my life by creating a blogspot but not showing myself. I wanted to blog freely and connect to all broken-hearted people and give them some kind of hope and guidance through the difficult stage of their lives. But since I've become busy mending my own broken heart... what with the new job, new endeavors and basically building a new me, I wasn't able to maintain that blog. I've come so far away from the initial meaning of waif in waifies. I'm still kind of waif but in the healthiest kind of way. I'm still wearing my waifies not because I'm hiding my tired eyes but because it's so fabulous and so fitting to my equally fabulous self. Haha!
I'm still waif in waifies only more charming, more adorable, wiser, stronger and better in every which way.
Friday, August 6, 2010
buh-bye Liz
This morning, someone stole my wallet from my purse. I was sad because it was only two days old and it was supposed to be an investment piece. It's a Liz Claiborne wallet that was priced at P1650. It was gray, it's leather has a leopard texture and has metal belt detail. It's chic and tough all at the same time. It's so me! It's actually pricey for me since I don't earn much. You might ask, why buy something I can barely afford? We all have wallets that we use everyday and for me, I want it to be sturdy, of very good quality, stylish and does not sustain counterfeiting. It was a wallet that I combed different malls for. I searched for it... that one thing that can pass as an extension of myself. Oh well, it was just a wallet anyways. Why fuss so much about it?
That wallet contained my atm, my SSS id, SM Advantage, my house key, rosary and USB. Now I have to go through such hassles just to have them back. I wished he took the money and left the IDs and stuff to me. OK, take the wallet also but the IDs, it's going to take time and effort to have them replaced. And my thumb drive, nothing can replace the information I stored in it. Oh well, why fuss so much about tangible things?
Maybe he is in deep trouble that's why he stole from me. He can also be just a bad guy who do bad things for no reason. Whatever his intentions maybe, they say, karma is out to get you. No I don't wish that something just as mean will happen to him. I wish him well and I wish that my wallet has gravely helped him. But I also believe in karma. And I believe that since I let go of my dear wallet, something nice will be given to me in return. :)
Even if I don't get anything in return, it's ok. I learned. And I already have so many blessings to be thankful for. Now, I just need to figure out how do I survive a week with only P35 pesos? I need help. Haha!
That wallet contained my atm, my SSS id, SM Advantage, my house key, rosary and USB. Now I have to go through such hassles just to have them back. I wished he took the money and left the IDs and stuff to me. OK, take the wallet also but the IDs, it's going to take time and effort to have them replaced. And my thumb drive, nothing can replace the information I stored in it. Oh well, why fuss so much about tangible things?
Maybe he is in deep trouble that's why he stole from me. He can also be just a bad guy who do bad things for no reason. Whatever his intentions maybe, they say, karma is out to get you. No I don't wish that something just as mean will happen to him. I wish him well and I wish that my wallet has gravely helped him. But I also believe in karma. And I believe that since I let go of my dear wallet, something nice will be given to me in return. :)
Even if I don't get anything in return, it's ok. I learned. And I already have so many blessings to be thankful for. Now, I just need to figure out how do I survive a week with only P35 pesos? I need help. Haha!
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Welcome!
I actually have a few blogs already which I wasn't able to maintain due to my busy (?) schedule. Funny that I opened another one since I fail at keeping blogs. I just didn't want to recycle my old blogs because it's beyond embarassing so I ended up making one more when peer-pressure dawned upon me. I have this blog about fashion. Then another one about travels. Then yet another about me, everything about my vain self. All of which I want to bid RIP.
But let's all say hello to this new one! Waif in waifies! :)
This blog will contain anything and everything about me. (conceited much? well, i love myself! you should too!)
You will read about my interest in fashion, travel, music, creative arts, pop culture, healthy lifestyle, sports, environment and drama. A lot of drama, I bet. As much as I want to stop being a drama queen, I am. It runs through my veins so, I'm sorry but you'll read drama here.
More than the drama though, you will read about the good stuff too. Great stuff. I'm an optimist. At least I try very hard to be one so I hope my positivism will make you feel a little bit lifted. I'm also a very excited person. When I'm in a good mood, I am in a sickeningly great mood to the point that its contagious. So reading about my happy posts will surely leave you with good vibes (fingers crossed! haha!)
So there. Enjoy my posts! Enjoy my life! :)
Welcome!
I actually have a few blogs already which I wasn't able to maintain due to my busy (?) schedule. Funny that I opened another one since I fail at keeping blogs. I just didn't want to recycle my old blogs because it's beyond embarassing so I ended up making one more when peer-pressure dawned upon me. I have this blog about fashion. Then another one about travels. Then yet another about me, everything about my vain self. All of which I want to bid RIP.
But let's all say hello to this new one! Waif in waifies! :)
This blog will contain anything and everything about me. (conceited much? well, i love myself! you should too!)
You will read about my interest in fashion, travel, music, creative arts, pop culture, healthy lifestyle, sports, environment and drama. A lot of drama, I bet. As much as I want to stop being a drama queen, I am. It runs through my veins so, I'm sorry but you'll read drama here.
More than the drama though, you will read about the good stuff too. Great stuff. I'm an optimist. At least I try very hard to be one so I hope my positivism will make you feel a little bit lifted. I'm also a very excited person. When I'm in a good mood, I am in a sickeningly great mood to the point that its contagious. So reading about my happy posts will surely leave you with good vibes (fingers crossed! haha!)
So there. Enjoy my posts! Enjoy my life! :)
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