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Last Friday night, I got drunk. Hahaha! What a statement!

It was at my cousin's thanksgiving party for passing the Nurses Board Exam and there was an open bar. I only had two glasses of Margarita which is my favorite drink ever but it got me sloshed. I think it was partly because I didn't really like the food much so I ate only a little. It was a catered affair but the dishes they picked weren't all that good. The bartender wanted me to get one last drink but I refused. I still had to drive! Plus, I drank a bit of flavored beer because my cousin wanted me to try it. I haven't really had alcohol in several months so my body already forgot how to react to it.

When I got home, I was buzzed. It took me awhile to sleep and I was just always peeing. But sleep I did and woke up four hours after to bike early Saturday morning. I popped a multivitamin and was good to go.

In the afternoon, we had to attend a wedding. It was the wedding of my brother in law's younger brother and I was tasked to be the commentator. My sister told me not to wear anything too sexy. As if. I wore a navy blue dress with my nude pumps. My feet literally killed me afterwards.

We got home early and I was looking forward to having a good night's sleep. My friend E called me at 10 to invite me out again but I refused. I didn't want to see the ex-bf again and I really needed to rest. I'm glad I did because I slept well.

I am going to get a massage later on. I think I really need it.

friday night

I went out again the next day, Friday. This time, I was with my girlfriends. We were supposed to have dinner only but plans always go awry. We ended up eating at the mall's foodcourt and out to a bar for drinks. I didn't drink beer this time, just good old Cali Ice. This is one of my favorite non-alcoholic drinks ever.

We had a good time at the bar, eating pica-pica and laughing out loud. We even chanced upon a college classmate and caught up with her too. One of girlfriends is a new mother and does not want to leave her baby for long. We broke up at around 9pm--yes, that early! But it was just in perfect timing because right before we went home, earthquake struck. It was mild, hardly even felt but it was long, about a minute or so. When I got in the house, I asked my mom but she didn't really feel it and so did my dad. My brother texted if I felt the earthquake and if I was home because he was out too. The earthquake was really miles from our city but still it scared some of the residents here.

It was nice being with my girlfriends again. We've sort of made a pact to meet at least once a month. In a couple of week's they'll be here in the house for the baby's birthday bash.

mami and mangoes

I always like to eat chicken mami and batchoy. In fact, I sometimes go to our local department store's food court to get my chicken mami fix. Last Friday, I decided to make my own version. But I must admit it's not as good because of the noodles I used. The noodles my mom bought had a distinct smell I couldn't get rid of. I also didn't get to consume that serving. It was just too much!

I paired it with mango, banana and avocado fruit mix. The bf liked the mangoes being sold roadside and he actually bought mangoes there for two consecutive days. My mom had leftover avocado so I bought banana and combined all three with evaporated milk and a bit of sugar. I left it in the freezer for about and hour and this is the result. It's safe to say I had a healthy Friday night dinner.

friday the 13th

Today is Friday the 13th or didn't you notice? This day is supposedly associated with bad luck and unfortunate events. But not for me. Today turned out to be quite good although they were teeny inconveniences. Nevertheless, this is life so you have to take all these in stride. Truthfully, I was mildly irritated with the boyfriend but I had to forego the feeling in the spirit of love and peace. Hahaha! How could you get mad if the person you are angry at just smiles at you? Instead, you just grumble in your head and talk to yourself when you're alone. I spent quality time with him today, what with all the busyness of our schedules. We haven't had time to spend as much time as we usually do this week.

He had to entertain out of town buyers, I was busy with kids in school and work. We had to deal with business matters, visits to the banks and lawyers and online payments in between. Today was the only time we had time to spare to talk, hash out the week past and our plans for our next trip, among others. Yesterday was also another hectic day with an unexpected problem. It was something that could have been avoided but wasn't. We are still reeling from the effect of that problem. But I believe that everything happens for a reason and that things will always work out according to God's will.

Despite it being a creepy Friday, I was able to light candles for St. Anthony de Padua and am planning to go to a newphew's first birthday tonight. Yes, dieting will be put on hold for now!

friday

i'm baaaack! yes, i'm back home, still a bit sleepy and exhausted but fine and dandy. oh! and i haven't washed my hair in two days but i did wash up. hahaha!

the bf and my trip a couple of days ago wasn't uneventful but it was normal. it wasn't like the last trip with the mechanic or the previous one before that when our vehicle broke down. we got home a bit late but that's okay.

the bf had to deal with another problem, which is like my problem as well. it wasn't even resolved when we got to the metro but at least it wasn't all that big. nevertheless he was and is still bothered by it up to now. let me just say that despite was the sitting president says about eliminating corruption, trust me, it isn't happening and i doubt if he will be able to do it.

it'll be our _th anniversary on sunday--which falls on our rest day! hahaha! so when i asked the bf what we intend to do on sunday, he threw the question back at me. i had no idea as well. but i know we'll come up with something. but i doubt if it'll be something that spectacular. not that i'm complaining, mind.

but i am positive that for the rest of the month, i'll be swamped with graduation parties. about 5 of my cousins are finishing various levels of education. it'll be lechon and food trip galore, not to mention a fiesta celebration. i wonder how i will ever lose weight at this rate. i'll probably gain a pound or two instead.

on that note, i bought a box of slimming coffee last tuesday. i am that desperate! i tried a cup on wednesday but i don't think it was effective. i didn't take any on thursday or today because i wanted to eat. i didn't eat much yesterday, you see. sadly, it's friday so i am limited to eating only fish and vegetables.

i ordered a pair of wedges online. it was from a seller in the city so i didn't have to pay shipping fees. we decided to meet up this morning. so while the bf was at the bank, i walked over to the seller. walked, because the bf drove a manual transmission SUV, and i had no intention of driving it and risk getting it scratched or something. i was just about two blocks anyway. i saw the shoes and looked really cute. too bad-- it was too small. the seller wrote dimensions on the page and i used a ruler to measure my foot. i fit size 6 but it was too tight. i am waiting for size 7 but i am not really sure when he'll deliver the goods.

that's my day so far. i am now in bed, half watching a movie on cable, writing this and eating dessert. i have weakened in my resolution to avoid desserts. i hope i can make up for it... luckily, i still stuck with not drinking any softdrinks.