busy, busy, busy

I haven't been able to blog much because I've been caught up with too much work, ferrying kids to and from school and working back again. Besides the fact that I haven't done anything exciting anyway.

I just stay cooped up in the house all day, save for a few times that the bf comes to fetch me. Other than that, I've been slaving away and facing the computer for hours on end. I do stop working at 5pm and resume the next day.

I'm still running every morning although I've been really, really tired this week. I only ran for about 20 minutes yesterday. Today I've almost resumed my old energy. The bf was talking about going on a quick out of town trip tomorrow but there is no confirmation as of press time. Hahaha! So there is a big chance of it not pushing through.

I do have several errands to do but I've put it off for the meantime. For one, I need to go to the bank and request for a new ATM. During our previous trip, the alcohol bottle in my bag opened and apparently, my cards got wet. My credit card was fine but the ATM that is used for my salary is beyond repair. I'm planning to go tomorrow, in time for my most recent paycheck. I also need to replenish on vitamins, etc.

Sorry if I've been so boring lately but I do hope to post something new soon.

Ciao.

printer

photo from www.sulit.com

I finally got my own printer. Yay! Hahaha! I had an old printer before but it got destroyed when I used ink refills. I know, I'm a cheapskate! But after I got rid of it, I realized I didn't really need a printer because I had one at my disposal in the office. When I quit, the need arose yet again. If ever I had to print something, I just went to the nearest Internet cafe.

However, when I took on the new job, I really needed to have a printer and so I bought one yesterday. This is the 3-in-1 type that includes a printer, copier and scanner. The reason I chose HP was because each ink cartridge costs only Php 390. Compared to Canon or Epson wherein each cartridge costs Php 500 and up. Besides, it only costs Php 3,990 so the price is still reasonable.

I already used my printer today and it's been working out fine. Save for one instance when I forgot to connect the printer's USB to my computer!

so tired

I traveled with the bf last Friday and we didn't get home till 2am this morning. I only had about 5 hours of sleep and now I am exhausted. I wanted to get back to sleep but I still needed to accomplish a lot of stuff. I've done all my errands, took the baby to the mall and after this I plan to take a nap. I haven't had a shower yet and I feel very filthy already but I cannot do so given that I didn't get to rest fully.

Our trip was very productive and supposed to have gone on schedule. That is until we were stranded for 8 hours in Panay Island. We waited, begged, threatened and scolded the ship's crew to no avail. There were really lots of vehicles that needed to be transported to the next island and we got in later than the rest. Luckily, another shipping line was scheduled to leave at 8pm and the bf knew the booking officer. We finally got two slots and headed for home. I was really sleepy on the road but I had to wake up for the bf's sake. It was the third of a series of sleepless nights. Friday night, I slept about 5 hours, Saturday for 6 hours and last night, about 5.

I am not in any condition to work and I do not intend to. I am getting a massage if only to relax my body later in the afternoon and sleep early tonight.

more than i can chew...

I mentioned yesterday about a new job I was going to do today. I started this afternoon and it was then that I realized how huge the task was going to be. I doubt if I can finish this by June 15, as I had promised.

My right eye has been acting up again and so I cannot work for too long at the computer. I need to rest my eyes because my vision is getting blurry. I am wearing prescription glasses for my right eye. My left eye can see clearly but my right eye cannot even see the eye chart quite clearly. I often fail in eye examinations.

Last night before I slept, I was plotting out how to attack the work today but I just got overwhelmed. So I stopped and wrote this entry instead. I am hoping to make progress tomorrow but I am going to travel with the bf. Hahaha! However, if you recall, I work well with deadlines so I am going to have to cram it and finish it all within that date. Besides, I already gave my rate and they accepted it. And yes, I gave the rate I was thinking of. It was actually short by P5,000 and only because my high school classmate is part of their organization and it's non-profit by the way.

Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.

new work

Last Sunday, my high school classmate called me up for a new job. It's just a part time job that is needed right away. However, it is quite challenging and will take up a lot of my time.

We met yesterday afternoon and I have decided to accept the job. I got the necessary paperwork and I will begin to work tomorrow. I still need to print some documents and research a bit before I start. I have also decided to take time off from my article writing job to focus on this.

I have yet to set my fee and I am planning to collect a substantial amount. Hahaha! This is because it is very complicated and is good for two years. I'll probably have crossed eyes by the time I finish this. But still it's good because it'll give me a chance to practice my profession again.

business and problems

The bf rents the premises for his business. Last year, he was able to purchase a piece of land along the highway, several meters away from his present location. This year, he began developing the area and has started construction. He also rented the adjacent building and is opening another store there. His contract with the old premises was renewed this year but only for two years and he still deciding whether to give it up after the contract expires or renew it again.

The construction still hasn't began full swing because backfilling the area is still required. There are also problems with the crew because two of his workers quit for various reasons. But the worst thing to date is that the truck that delivers backfill material bumped into the newly erected fence. The whole wall toppled over and will have to be done again. The bf was really furious this afternoon because it meant a waste of money, time and energy. As of today, the bf has been having cash flow problems because sales are slow this time and then this accident comes. Of course, the company will shoulder the re-construction but still the damage has been done.

But I think that problems are common anywhere and anytime and this problem is relatively minor. There are worse problems to be had and this will probably be solved in a few days' time. Of course, I didn't tell the bf that, else I'd get my head bitten off! Hahaha!

mashed potato

I made that mash potato from scratch. It's very easy to make and very yummy to eat. The dark gravy came with the chicken drummets from Purefoods. This is actually the baby's leftover chicken that I cooked. It was a very delicious dinner indeed.

I just added milk, butter and a bit of cream, salt and pepper to taste to boiled potatoes and voila!

weak, boring and school

The baby took time off school for about a week because we traveled and he got sick. So yesterday, he didn't want to go to school anymore. The bf was there to take him to school but he didn't want to ride in his car either. He was saying "I hate Daddy. I hate Daddy's car" during the ride. Good thing the bf just smiled at him.

Today, they had an early class and still he didn't want to go. He kept saying "weak" or "boring" during the trip. That's how my baby talks now. He talks ask if he's big enough to understand his words. If he does not like anything he says those two words.

For two consecutive days, his yaya has been inside the classroom with him. Hopefully, it'll be better tomorrow. His classes are ending by the end of the month anyway.

mondayyyyy

After a lazy Sunday, most people feel tired to work on Monday- and that includes me. I am the person who does not always want to work. Hahaha! But I do miss writing when I don't.

Anyway, I am doubly tired today because after running, I did the Zumba. Or to be honest, tried to do the Zumba. I downloaded it over piratebay during the weekend and I tried it this morning. Actually, I just did the basics but I was sweating like crazy already. I am going to do it again tomorrow and I can't wait.

So after that, I felt really tired. It's a good thing my assigned work today is easy. Plus, I went out on errands with the bf both in the morning and in the afternoon. Instead of finishing work by 3, I finished by 4.30 already.

I was supposed to go on a meeting at 4pm for a prospective racket. Hahaha! Seriously, my high school classmate needs my professional help but it was rescheduled for tomorrow. So I made mashed potatoes and gravy for my dinner instead. I'll post a pic of it tomorrow because I need to download some photos for the bf.

Ciao.

sunday, work and being alone

Today is Sunday and I'm home alone-save for our household help, that is.

My parents went off somewhere to the hot springs in the nearby town with friends, my brother went somewhere, too and I had taken the baby to my sister's house to play with his cousin. I wanted time alone because I had to revise a task from last week and I needed the peace and quiet. The work is actually very easy but I really just wanted to be alone.

The bf is taking the time off from my company! hahaha! Seriously, it's Sunday and we're strangers on Sunday. I did see him earlier and I don't think I'll see him again later. But it's perfectly fine.

I am happily working in the bedroom, listening to a playlist that is super mixed up. Think The Cars, Gin Blossoms, Barry Manilow, Daniel Bedingfield, Mariah Carey, Hillsong and Adele. But this is so much better than the music blaring on our radio outside-ranging from the 50s, 60s and 70s!

I am still full from breakfast but I am already looking forward to my lunch of dinuguan and kinilaw. My mom cooked before she left so I won't be hungry. = )

I was going to post some photos of my clean up last night. I actually managed to sort through the boxes up in my closet and de-cluttered my drawer. But my mom brought the camera to their outing and I wasn't able to get the photos beforehand.

So, I'll spend the rest of the day playing Farm Frenzy and Cafe World and watching television. This is the life!

crumble, grumble

I am the person who hardly ever grumbles. I am not someone who finds fault with little things but I do expect the right service and respect. I don't really notice how bad other people look i.e. whether they're so fat or so skinny, or if they made bad choices, etc. I just keep quiet and keep my observations to myself.

My sister is the opposite. Everyday, she finds reason to grumble about a person's outfit or the food she's eating, etc. Just yesterday, she was grumbling that we had bought chicharon that wasn't very good. So I asked her, why do you have to keep on grumbling about such petty things? Every day, you have something new to gripe about.

My sister have things in common but we definitely differ here. She is chismosa and knows a lot of stuff about other people. I, on the other hand, can hardly ever remember names and faces and stories about other people. She is happy with how she is and there's nothing I can do about that. But I do notice that she can be a little bit jealous and insecure. I guess it comes from not being contented. I don't often get the things I want but I am happy with what I have. That's partly the reason why I don't often grumble, I guess.

nurse

I'm not a good nurse. I am lazy and I hate taking care of sick people. But I have no choice because my only son is sick. I mentioned he wasn't feeling well but the last two nights were really bad. We both didn't get to sleep straight because he was always coughing. I took him to his pediatrician last Wednesday but the medicine didn't seem to be working. He had to have a blood test because of his fever. He was prescribed antibiotics and had to be nebulized every 8 hours. That's his finger with cotton and bandage after the extraction.

That's him with his mask. He is scared of the sound of the machine and we have to cover it up with a towel or pillow.

Thankfully, he is much better now and I am looking forward to a full night's sleep tonight.

delicacies

This is Bohol's native delicacy called calamay hati. This is very delicious and works best if you pair it with pan de sal.


There is also ube calamay. I got this for the bf because I knew he would hate the mess if I gave him one in the shell.

Peanut kisses are yummy but makes me cough. Hahaha! This box is for my uncle.

I don't exactly love banana chips but my uncle does. I got both of these for him.

tourist for a day

We arrived in Tagbilaran City last Friday but we decided to take a tour on Saturday. My mom wanted to see the Loboc River and Chocolate Hills. But on the way, we chanced upon a zoo featuring exotic animals. The entrance was only P20 so I doubted if the animals were that exotic.

I was right. It was very, very small zoo with few animals. They did feature two Burmese pythons which were huge. This is Noria and she is big. Her body is about the size of my thigh and I was scared just looking at her. The attendant said I could touch but I never did. My sister had her picture taken and my mom was actually threatening her that the snake would bite her. I already saw an ostrich before and I don't think it's exotic. Hahaha!

Next stop was a butterfly farm. It was very pretty in there and the butterflies were really beautiful. That's me holding a butterfly in my hand.

This is the famous Tarsier. I thought I wouldn't see any tarsier awake because they're nocturnal but we got lucky. By the tenth tarsier, we finally chanced upon one with eyes wide open.

We took the Loboc River Cruise and had lunch there. It was okay but the buffet lunch was forgettable. It's a good thing we had a hearty breakfast.

Our last stop for the day was the Chocolate Hills in Carmen. Unfortunately, it wasn't even chocolate colored but green. Still they were breathtaking and huge.

This was taken last Monday-the day after the wedding. It was beach day at Alona Beach in Panglao Island. The beach was similar to Boracay and it was really nice to swim in.

i miss you

photo from www.inspiringbits.com

The bf and I have always been together every day. Not a day passes that we don't see each other, even just for an hour or so. Even on our Sundays off we still see each other early morning. So when my family and I were talking about going to Bohol, I wanted him to come with us. However, his brother wanted to bring him to the metropolis on that same date as well. So I resigned myself to the fact that he wouldn't be coming with us. It was fated to be as such.

We were both leaving on Friday morning although I was scheduled to leave earlier than him. The day before that (Thursday), his other brother who was working in Laguna figured in a work-related accident. He was actually unconscious for several hours and had to be placed in the ICU. It was just perfect timing that the bf and his elder brother were going on Friday. So they spent Friday and Saturday at the hospital to be with him. It's good that although he had head injuries, he is now able to talk and move a bit. He is still confined but no longer in the ICU.

I was not able to talk much with the bf during those days because he was busy attending to his sick brother. He would only call and text sporadically and it was okay with me. In fact, I was feeling a bit guilty knowing I was having fun in Bohol while he was there in the hospital. I did miss him because I didn't get to see him for four whole days-which is a record for us. I rarely travel without the bf in tow and vice versa. We have traveled Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao already. And even for quick out of town trips, we're always together.

He got home ahead of me and was home early Monday morning. He was expecting I'd be home Monday afternoon as well. However, only the kids and my parents arrived since the available schedule was Tuesday morning only. Yesterday on our way home, the bf was always asking where I was already. When I got home, he came to the house within 30 minutes. It felt good to finally see him and we spent the time catching up. Naturally, I told him I missed me. Needless to say, he missed me too.

sick baby

The baby is affected by the trip. Up to now, he is cranky and grumpy because he is not feeling well. He had a mild fever last Friday and he was switching from fine to sick and vice versa during the next few days. He didn't even wear his barong to the wedding but only wore it for picture taking. He went home ahead with my parents, brother and nephew last night but he is still not his usual self. For one, he now has a cold. Second, hates me at the moment. He always says "not Mommy, only Ate. So I let him be. I couldn't get near him the whole afternoon. Up until tonight when it's yaya's time to rest, he still does not want to let her go. My mom came and took him to her bedroom and left me alone to rest. I didn't bother him anymore. I'll just pop in to say goodnight.

Besides, my former officemate calling for dinner at their house because it's his birthday. I'm still debating to go or not since I already ate. I just had a massage and I feel like going to sleep already...

mother's day and christian

I was off the loop for a few days so I wasn't able to greet all Mothers a Happy Mother's Day. I did text my friends last Sunday and greeted them. Because Sunday was the wedding day, everyone was busy in Bohol. There was no need to go out because dinner was free at the reception anyway. Hahaha!

This is my third year celebrating Mother's Day and I regret not having done it sooner. Being a mother is the best. Once you become a mother, you understand the meaning of unconditional love. When I gave birth to the baby, I felt a love unlike any other. It's true when they say your husband is not your relation, only your children. Even if I don't exactly have a husband but a boyfriend, that statement still holds true. My love for my son is in an entirely different level with my love for the bf. I know I can survive without the bf but I don't know if I would be able to live without my baby. I didn't suffer post-partum depression but my fear is losing son. I get so worried when he's sick or not feeling well because I get scared it'll be serious and he'll die.

My son is a brat and a very spoiled brat at that. And I know I'll be getting a lot of grief from him as he grows older but I can't help myself. He is the reason I am working so I can provide for him. I aim to give him everything he could possibly need and want. His dad is always there to support us but I don't rely on him solely. If I had to count, he gives about 20% only and that's perfectly fine with me.

Just today, I saw the video about Christian. He is the boy who couldn't close his mouth and does not have eyes. But his mom loves him unconditionally and didn't abort him even if they knew beforehand that there was something wrong with him. That is the classic example of a mother. No matter how difficult, how bad, how crazy things may be, a mother will always be a mother. And that is who I am now.

me back!

Hello! Hello! Hello!

I know I promised to blog even while on vacation but didn't. I'm sorry for that but our entire trip was just one activity after the other and so I didn't get the time to just write. Besides, hot spots are hard to find in Bohol. And since I'm the designated driver, I am too worn out to think about entries and blogging by nighttime.

Now, I am finally home. I am in my bedroom and waiting for the masseuse to arrive. I already saw the bf-whom I missed for 4 days and is currently busy with construction- so I'm good. I am looking forward to having a good night's sleep tonight and resume my regular routine tomorrow.

I have a lot of photos to sort and edit and I am not looking forward to it at all! I'll be posting some photos of tarsiers, chocolate hills and all that.. Soon!

american reunion

When the American Pie movie came out in 1999, I watched it with my girlfriends. We had initially assumed that it was a sexy movie. We were still in our first year of college and wanted to explore sex and all that entailed. We got the shock of our lives when it was nothing more than a hilarious comedy movie. It was became one of my favorite movies of all time. I made sure to catch the following American Pie movies. Those were disappointing, to say the least.

Last night, I finally got to watch the American Pie: Reunion with my sister and brother-in-law. They're my movie buddies because the bf cannot be dragged to a movie theater. We only watched a movie once-imagine that! And I almost had to drag him kicking and screaming just to come with me! So now, I don't bother asking him. Back to the topic, it was hilarious! I totally loved it because it was a laugh out loud movie. If you have time, do catch it. It's really worth your time. Jim is still as awkward as ever.

*sorry for the missing photo credits. i forgot where i copied the photos!

work and travel

I didn't feel like working this week-but I did. I haven't worked a straight week in like a month because I am always traveling with the bf. This is one of the reasons why I do not like to work this week. When the break is too long, I tend to get lazy. = )

This week, we are set to go out of town yet again for a family affair. The bf is not coming with me because he has to be with his brothers. They're headed for the metropolis for an important matter as well. I am looking forward to our trip simply because it'll be time to hang out with my extended family and it will be like a reunion of sorts. We're going to Bohol on Friday and come home by Tuesday. I didn't tell the bf I'll be arriving Tuesday because he assumes I'll be back on Monday. Ooopppsss!

My mom is excited at seeing Bohol and its sights even if we have been going there for like forever. We're taking the vehicle so it'll be a land and boat trip basically. As usual, I'm the designated driver but my brother-in-law can take my place if I get too tired. I have actually loaded up on multivitamins and Vitamin C, just in case.

I'm planning on bringing my computer so hopefully I can still write some posts while on vacation. But I have no plans of working at all. I have informed my boss that I'll resume working next Wednesday and because I'm done with my task for today, I'm free!!!

remembering lola

Today is my maternal grandmother's death anniversary. She passed away in 1998 due to complications of diabetes. Her right leg was amputated due to a pedicure wound. She never made it out of the hospital. She was operated on twice. I spent my summer that year in and out of the hospital with my cousins. We were tasked to sleep in the hospital with her. Luckily, we had a private room so it was comfortable enough.

I was actually at her bedside when she passed together with my lolo and her daughter. She was just waiting for her sister in Bataan to arrive. She was told the boat would get in by dawn and at about 5 am, she died. I never expected it to happen because I thought she was getting better. I was going to college by June and I never thought she would be gone before that. I was her favorite apo. My mom was her favorite daughter too, you know. I was always accompanying her when she traveled, she would come to our house to rest and we would talk about anything and everything. I fondly remember her telling me not to spend too much time with my boyfriend because in the past they only met once a month. I would ask her for money and she would willingly give me. We made fun of her for switching religions and called her PTL for Praise the Lord.

Fourteen years after her death, I still miss her at times. I didn't cry at her funeral because no tears would fall but time after time, I cry and mourn for her. I wish she was here to see my son and tell me how my life should be. She always had specific ideas about how to live and she was a very good cook. I miss the meals she would cook during fiestas and birthdays. She didn't have a perfect life and wasn't a perfect person but I love her all the same.

This is what I hate about death. When a person dies, you can never see or touch or feel that person again. Despite what others say about them being around us and watching over us, it's still not the same. And it never will be-ever again.

um

Do you get irritated by people on television who keep on saying um? I do. It's one of my pet peeves. I really hate television hosts, news anchors and celebrities who never fail to say um during interviews and shows. (A lot of Filipinos do this, I've noticed)

I try not to say um as much as possible and instead I use fillers such as: you know, it's like this, I'm not sure and other phrases while I am still composing thoughts in my head. When I talk in English, I often say it straight. The key is in always reading and watching English language shows, I guess. Besides, I get a lot of practice talking with the baby. I talk to him like an adult and I talk in straight sentences, not baby talk.

I remember taking IELTS a couple of years ago. I was nervous for the SPEAKING portion but my reviewer told me that any answer will suffice as long as it's being said in straight English. So there I was blabbing and yakking to the interviewer, not minding whether the answer was right or not. At the end of the interview, she was all smiles and so was I. After all, for me it was finally over. I was confident that I'd get high marks for LISTENING AND READING because those were very easy. I did, but what was most surprising was that I got a perfect score in SPEAKING too. Hahaha! My reviewer was most impressed with me, I tell you.   

If I had to give advice on speaking English, practice is important. Keep talking in English and you're bound to get the hang of it. Also, try not to say um!!!

fire in the hole

This the photo that the bf took along Star Tollway in Batangas last Friday night. If I'm not mistaken this is near the Tanauan area. We were headed for Batangas City and the burning car was in the opposite side. The bf initially thought it was a Toyota Innova but it is actually a black Ford Escape. (I got the info when I uploaded the pic and saw the plate number. I just texted LTO 2600 for confirmation) I only hope no one was hurt in the incident.

I was amazed at the sight because it was a first time for me to see a burning vehicle in person. I often see it in the movies only.

foodie

I am not such a fan of seafoods. I am allergic to prawns and shrimps. I only like calamari and adobong pusit and of course, fish. But I love scallops probably because I don't get to eat it too often. Last week, I was able to get scallops from Bacolod. However, I forgot about it until last Thursday when I was able to make baked scallops with cheese and garlic. It's actually a very simple recipe and I did my way. I melted butter and added the garlic powder. I poured the mixture to the scallops (which I thoroughly cleaned, btw) and more garlic powder and garlic. Topped it with cheese and baked for about ten minutes until the cheese was bubbling. This recipe was influenced by Hukad which is a Filipino restaurant in Cebu City.

I cooked this pasta dish today. It's a simple recipe made of toasted garlic, tuna and cream and spaghetti noodles. I actually got the recipe from a brochure but I substituted chorizo with the tuna. Paired with garlic bread, it made for a good meal. The garnishes are cheese and red pepper flakes.

This jar of red pepper flakes is very useful to me. I use this daily for my meals and any savory dish that I cook.

diet update

I have forgotten to update you on my weight loss regimen because I forgot. = )

Well, the results are positive. The last time I checked, I lost six pounds only. But I felt I lost more already at this time-I'm not counting! What matters is that a lot of people have said I have lost weight, the seamstress said I lost 3 inches off my waistline and my old jeans fit me already. That's all that matters, I guess. My girlfriend asked if I was going to stop after the wedding of my cousin and I said no. I am quite happy exercising regularly, eating well and sleeping early and I intend to continue until I reach my ideal weight. I need to lose about 10 pounds more but I'm not in a hurry.

I stopped taking the slimming coffee because it made me really hungry all the time. Instead, I went back to eating breakfast and having a light lunch and no-rice dinner. What I noticed though is that I am no longer too keen on eating pork or beef. I go for fish and chicken more nowadays. I still crave for a burger or beef quesadilla once in a while but not as much. I am all for soups and salads. Also, I hardly drink anything other than water. Coke is a totally foreign concept nowadays and even my stomach rebels if I drink too much of it.

I always said I would live healthy when I turn 30 and I'm doing it. By the way, it feels great.

home early

I got in early Sunday morning. When I say early, I mean early in the morning literally at 1 am. I slept through most of the trip so I wasn't all that sleepy when I got home. But I still feel exhausted and I'm taking the day off to just be lazy. I'm still debating whether to get a massage later though.

Last Friday, we caught a vehicle on fire on the expressway. I'm too tired to upload pictures yet so please just wait for it. I also am going to post the baked scallops I made last Thursday. They're actually really, really good.

Luckily, today's Sunday so I won't have to work or take the kids to school. I'm just checking out messages online and play Zombies later. Sorry for this senseless post. Hahaha! My mind isn't fully operational yet. Please do understand.

you didn't ask...

I'm fairly sad today. Actually, it started out last night when the bf and I were talking. The subject of getting married came up and no, not us. Halfway through the exchange, I asked him why he never asked me about get married. I didn't ask the question because I wanted to marry him, mind you. But it would have been nice to be asked, you know. And his answer was because he was against marriage. He said marriage is overrated and all that crap and that our relationship would be ruined if we got hitched.

That made me sad. Not because I wanted to be married to him but deep down, it would be nice to become a bride. There are days when I am content with what we have but there are also times when it would be nice to be a Mrs. After all, who hasn't dreamt of a perfect wedding? I have often done that in the past, to be perfectly honest. And I would have gotten married to my ex-boyfriend about five years ago had the bf not come along. Blame my being emotional now to hormones or pheromones or whatever. I'll get over this, I know but a part of me is still hurting.

I guess a pint of Magnolia Mango Ice Cream is in order. = )

off again...

I'll be traveling again tomorrow. I won't be bringing my computer so I won't be making any posts tomorrow or the next day. Hopefully, I'll be back home by Sunday. If not, I'll be back Monday! Yes, I have no iPhone or iPad... hahaha! So don't expect any Instagram or whatever from me anytime soon.

By the way, I just read Forever 21's having a major sale tomorrow! ugh! I only wish I can go to Megamall and shop!!! It really is true what they say, what you don't know won't hurt you. This is one news I'd rather didn't know!

shades part dieux

Here are some of my unused sunnies. I myself wonder why I don't use these... The last one is a cheap pair from HK and is pink-tinted that my aunt gave me...

slim shady

This is my current pair of sunglasses. This is from Kenneth Cole and I got it straight from the States. Yes, that explains the lack of sunglasses case. But I love this pair, this is a replacement from a pair of almost similar shape (different brand) that my sister misplaced.

Unfortunately, the sunglasses are peeling. The film covering the sides are bubbling and so I thought to myself, I need a new pair.

This is what I got. A cheap pair at P500 bucks from tomato. Hahaha! I figured it's better if I got a cheap pair because then I won't have to sigh over it in case it gets lost or damaged. Besides, it fits me perfectly. And by the way, don't you think the case looks cute?

my nude pumps

I finally got a pair of shoes for my cousin's wedding next month. It's the only choice I had because I shopped at Sta. Mesa. I was about to give up knowing I still had a chance buy next week. However, I loved the shoes the first time I saw it. When I showed it to the bf, he said it was like Anne Curtis' shoes and I realized that it's true. Actually, there was a pair of fuschia pumps with a slimmer heel and it fit me too. However, it was painful to walk in. And it was pointless buying shoes that will make me suffer. Maybe if it will be given to me for free, I'll accept it. But I won't spend good money for it. Besides, I can match nude with more dresses and outfits than pink right?

I got a second pair because the store was on sale. This pair only cost me P400 so I grabbed the chance. It is a very comfortable pair to walk in.

soup it

I didn't want to eat rice for dinner so I settled for garlic bread and chicken soup. This is actually instant chicken sopas from Knorr. I simple added cabbage and carrots because I wanted to have vegetables as well. This is delish!