Bradley, Oh Bradley...

Akin ka na lang....

Sigh...

Generous Me

I'm feeling generous to my best friends today... And the luckiest of them all (as of today) is Joyce payat (my mom calls her that and I have another friend my mom calls Joyce taba) :D 

If she doesn't show up in our doorsteps, it'll be forfeited! ;)

I miss my friends back home... Good thing I'll see them in less than 3 weeks... 

pa-Asa

I wanted to post this a few days ago. But since it was nearing Christmas at that time, I decided to postpone it.
So, here it goes...

Pa-Asa ka na naman e!

There, I've said it.

Moving on...

Lazy Boxing Day

Home-baked cupcakes from Chuck :)

Just stayed home and watched Robert de Niro films - Analyze This, Analyze That and Taxi Driver... Got a bit inspired to do just that because we just watched an episode about him in Bio. He is really good looking, specially in The Godfather II ;)

Back to work tomorrow. The last week of 2010. 

A prayer for my family, friends and country

A Happy and Blessed Christmas to all! :)

Grinched :(

♪Where are you Christmas

  Why can't I find you

  Why have you gone away

  My world is changing

  I'm rearranging

  Does that mean Christmas changes too

  Where are you Christmas

  Do you remember

  The girl you used to know

  You and I were so carefree

  Now nothing's easy

  Did Christmas change or just... me ♪

Just because I was 'Grinched'...

lighted gray

The lights are all bright now

Blinding me with their colors

Streets filled with cars and people

Rushing and pushing to make their way

Feeling the cold wind on my face

Wishing the world to stay still

Holding my breath and summon courage

As the sky changes once more to gray ...

Blog test!

Testing blogging via email. ;)

History, Discovery, Bio and Nat Geo

I used to watch these channels every weekend, but the past few months I've been watching too much movies and series on my laptop that I kinda forgot about our television. 

Yesterday I watched was the Bio of Benazir Bhutto which I recorded in our set up box (very useful feature). Her story was like that of the Aquino's but more tragic and chaotic because of the history of her country, Pakistan. I guess there are people like that, people who prioritize their country above everything else, even their family.  Today, we watched how the great city of Shanghai is getting a transformation with the construction of Shanghai Expo. We also watched the effects of a major volcano eruption and how deadly an encounter with a great white shark really is. Now I'm watching Commander in Chief: George Bush.

It's becoming an educational weekend for me... :)

My soulmate... for now (sequel)

It took me 2 years and 1 month (to be exact) to finally be with my soulmate... And I'm so glad I waited for this release...

I know I know, my post was almost 3 months delayed but I kinda was busy or, well, just lazy.

What do I like about it...

- I no longer need my iPod touch

- I can now listen to RX Morning Rush

- surfing the net and checking FB is so much easier

- chatting via YM is way easier

- haven't tried facetime yet but it's suppose to be cool

- instagr.am application makes picture taking so much fun

- the screen resolution is so much better than the 3gs

I guess there's a few more that I can still add to the list but I'll just leave it at that for now... I'd like to keep my relationship with my soulmate private. ;)

Lomo-fied

I am loving my new blog layout. :D The picture I used was taken while we were at Starbucks Holland V. I liked the sepia and lomo feel of the page...

I also discovered the beauty of lomo photography (did I get that right?) because of an application I downloaded on my phone. :D

My Office Desk

The first Christmas present I received

Bugis Christmas Tree (♪ no one to buy you, give yourself to me... hehehe)

 pseudo-chandelier from one of the shops at Haji Lane

What came first? The music or the misery?

I decided to watch High Fidelity after a comic strip I read a few days ago (can't find it anymore though) referenced John Cusack on that movie.  Didn't have high expectations as I didn't liked the book that much, got quite bored with it actually. But, I find the movie entertaining, quite opposite of the book, and it might just be on my Top 5 feel good/light movies. :)

"I guess it made more sense to commit to nothing, keep my options open, and that's suicide... by tiny tiny increments."

"If you really wanted to mess me up, you should've gotten to me earlier" 

♪ Who died and made you King... of anything??? ♪

It's a Wednesday and I'm home, sick (just a bit) and this video/song made me smile. :)





♪ Let me hold your crown, babe. ♪

Hand Me Down

I am so in love with this song....

The way Rob sang it is just amazing, add up the guitar and it's perfect, just perfect.

Someday they'll open up your world

Shake it down on a drawing board

Do their best to change you

They still can't erase you...

I guess I'm just another hand me down...

A disaster magnet who doesn't have a boyfriend and will probably end up blind

Me!?


Ok, I guess I'll just write about stuff I did or happened that I didn't want to forget...


Watched Social Network, You Again and Due Date. Liked Social Network the most.


Also attended a lingerie fashion show! Hmmm... Might need to update this blog with pictures. :D


First is our short Bintan, Indonesia trip. It was my 2nd time to go there but this time with different set of friends. We only stayed overnight and I was expecting it to be an uneventful and relaxing trip but the first day turned out otherwise. The ferry ride was a breeze for me because since I was the last addition to the Bintan troopers, I was booked at Emerald class as the Economy one is already fully booked. But when we arrived at Bintan terminal I was suddenly a disaster magnet. As I was getting in the van we rented, I bumped into a protruding screw and got myself bruised. Next, when we were having breakfast at a restaurant, the waiter dropped 2 glasses around me which shattered into hundreds of pieces. I didn't move for a few seconds for fear of getting a cut. After that we went to one of the islands with the Chinese temple and tall statues where I was feasted on by the mosquitos!!! My legs were full of mosquito bites and the weird thing is, I was the one with the most and worst bites. At that point I was praying 'please don't them be Dengue mosquitos'. And to top off that first day, while we're having our lunch (at 3pm), the glass that was given to me have ants on it. That day reminded me of the movie You Again. Good thing our second day was spent mostly at the pool and beach, hence, not much bad stuff. Overall it was fun and I'm hoping we could all do it again. If there's one thing I learned from that trip is that a litre of water is your best friend when drinking absolut, bailey's and bintang beer. ;) Oh and we had nice underwater pictures too, note to self, ask Madie for a copy.


Next is I think I'm slowly adapting the Australian culture of drinking (immediately) after work. Didn't want to go and do it but I had to. Didn't like the idea though, I'm the dinner then drink kind of person.


At our swimming class this afternoon I was asked by our instructor if I now have a boyfriend. I thought I heard him wrong but my friends confirmed that that's what he really said. I mean why would he ask that, it's a sensitive topic for single girl, right??! My response, I'll probably have an imaginary one by tomorrow. And then a few minutes later, while he was teaching us how to throw a rope to someone in the water, I unintentionally threw mine straight to his face. I was sorry about it... ;)


Watched Due Date after swimming and went to buy a set of disposable contact lenses. I had my eye grade checked again 'cause I'm pretty sure it got a bit worse because the usual 4.00 and 4.50 I'm using is no longer as clear as I remember it should be. I was expecting a 0.25 to 0.50 increase but to my disappointment it was much more than that. It is now at 5.75 and 6.50! I mean at the rate I'm going, I'll be blind before I even reach 40. He gave me a lower grade contacts for now to not shock my eyes with the sudden increase. It still upsets me, I want to try LASIK but I read that I should have a stable eye grade for at least a year before I could qualify. Oh well...


Looking forward to watching the Pacquiao fight at our boss' house tomorrow while having Filipino food for breakfast. After that, I'll head to a surprise birthday party with again, Filipino food for lunch. :D 


Sigh... I'm sooo glad I'm not too hard to please, happy food, and in this case, Filipino food will likely make me feel better tomorrow. ;)

Have you ever closed a door on someone else's (annoying) face?

Try it, it feels sooo good...

I wanna bathe you in the light of day...

I could sit for hours finding new ways to be awed each minute, 'cause the daylight seems to want you just as much as I want you... 


:)

A good month

Been a while since my last post. 

I am no longer too busy with work, I guess I just started reading again (yipee!!) that's why I kind of put writing aside for a while. 

I just finished reading The Kite Runner and I really liked it. It's a bit different from the American and English novels I always read that's why I find it refreshing. It opens up my mind to a different culture and way life. A different drama. Stories like that makes me more thankful for the life that I have and had and the possibilities of what I may still have...

I haven't picked up my guitar in the last few weeks... sad, sad... I guess having too many things scheduled over the weekends is taking a toll on some of my pre-arranged activities, oh well, I'll have to get back to trying to play the guitar soon, and I mean really soon...

We also watched Voyage de la Vie 2 weeks ago. I was left amazed by the performers (in more ways than one, hehe).  Had a good time that day. Good swim, good food and a good show. 

Swimming. One of the things I look forward to now (next to weekends and long holidays)! A couple of weeks ago we were taught different ways of jumping (not diving) into the water and in order to do that, we have to be in the deep portion of the pool. I didn't remember if I was afraid because it was deep and that I haven't really tried treading in the water, all I remember was that we were all laughing because 2 of us were a little scared of jumping in. Eventually, after a few seconds of procrastinating, we all jumped in. :) It was a really fun lesson, still brings back a smile to my face. And last week, all 4 of us were able to do 20 laps! :D The only drawback of this activity is that I'm getting way too tanned... Way too tanned... 

"For you, a thousand times over..." - The Kite Runner

I wonder when... 

She loves me, loves me not...

Love-hate relationships!!! It sometimes drains the energy out of me. 

That's how I describe my relationship with my one and only sister. There are days when it doesn't seem like I love her, but I do, I really do. 

Sometimes in the heat of an argument or if she's in a foul mood and would take it out on me, I would always ask myself 'What exactly have i done to make you despise and be annoyed by my mere presence?'.  I desperately wanted her to like and appreciate me that I end up giving her whatever she wants and doing whatever pleases her... I spoiled my older sister and there are times that I end up paying the consequences...

There are happy moments too. And I always like the feeling i get when those moments happen. Like when she would cook for me because I had a bad week or simply because I wanted a home cooked meal. When I got sick she bought me congee and took care of me. Sometimes she'd just enter my room and sit in my bed while eating her dinner - I think she misses me (because we no longer share a room). She now holds my hand while walking outside (she used to hate it when I hold hers). One morning, while I was sleeping, she simply laid down beside me while surfing the net on her laptop. It's those things that make me want to hug her. 

We're getting along most of the time and we are learning to compromise. We would give each other space once one of us is in the brink of throwing a fit. We're learning to be a sister to each other, we're not exactly the best of friends, but that's okay. Sister trumps friends anyway... :D

We are not meant to be (The Elusive Dress Part 2)

Last Sunday, my sister and I went to around 4 malls to look for the dress from Dorothy Perkins and another dress from Miss Selfride. Miss Selfridge only has 4 branches here and we've already been to two of them the previous day. So our first stop was at Bugis for the DP, and it's no longer available there. Next stop was Marina Square for the MS dress. Didn't find it there too. Then, we went to OG Orchard for another DP, still didn't find it there. Our last stop was at Paragon for the last MS shop, we found the dress there but they don't have my size. Sad sad. The branch manager was nice enough to tip us that new collections arrive every Tuesday and the best time to go and shop at their stores are from Tuesday evening to Thursday to avoid the weekend shoppers. We went home with tired legs and feet and I also realized that we didn't buy anything from any of the 4 malls we've been... Hmmm... That's weird. Hehehe.

So yesterday, I went to the Great World City mall after going to the salon to still look for the DP dress. By this time, I've resigned to the idea that I may not be able to find it anymore. And as expected, I didn't. I also realized that there are only 2 DP stores I didn't visit and I'm too tired and exhausted to go to Tampines or find the direction for People's Park. 

Dorothy Perkins Branches:

BHG Bugis

Great World City

Marina Square

OG Orchard Point

OG People's Park

Plaza Singapura

Raffles City

Tampines 1

Wisma Atria

Miss Selfridge Branches:

Marina Square

Paragon

Raffles City

Wisma Atria

Oh well, I guess we're not meant to be. And I'm ok. 

I think I'm good at letting go and I'm not entirely sure if that's a good thing or a bad one...

On a different note, it's ok to turn down the guy asking you out while he is rinsing (and attending to) your hair, right? I figured if things go wrong, I think I can totally rock a short hair do! :p

The Elusive Dress

A bit sad... I went to 3 different Dorothy Perkins shop yesterday just to find this particular dress. I saw it first last Wednesday at Marina Square. It was the last piece for that particular design and it was my size. Unfortunately, there was something wrong with it so I chose not to buy it then. So yesterday, before going to our swimming lessons, I went to Wisma Atria to see if they have it at their branch but they don't. I figured, there are still at least 5 or so Dorothy Perkins in Singapore that I can go and visit. After swimming and the movie, we went to Plaza Singapura and we found it there, again last piece and my size. To my dismay, there was also something wrong with that piece. The girl at that branch was nice enough to call the Raffles City Mall branch to ask if they also have it, and they do! So we went there to check it out. For the 3rd time, it was the last piece and still my size. But the big "but" is, it is also not in a very good condition... :( For a dress that'll cost me a hundred bucks, I at least want it to be in the best condition. Sigh... 

I guess I'll be doing a "Singapore mall tour" later or the coming week just to find this elusive dress. 

Tiptoes

I told a friend that whoever thinks that the world revolves around them and that every Facebook comment they read is about them is either conceited or just plain paranoid. 

And I won't be tiptoeing for their sake.

Point made.

names names names...

The tips of my fingers still hurt from trying to play the guitar. I want to learn so I bought one last week (Yey!). My lesson started last Saturday and other than my fingers feeling numb, everything else was fun. I still need to practice though. Have to go home early to be able to do so. I remembered having a discussion with a friend regarding how people choose names for their cars or even guitars. She actually named her guitar Peachy, her reason being that the color of her guitar is pink and she didn’t like the name pink so she chooses something close which is, well, according to her, Peach. I also shared how my family’s lack of creativity is apparent on how we name our pets. We named our dogs, Doggie, Chacha and Donut. We used to have a cat named Pussy and my sister named my car Chevy (definitely a give away). So I am now wondering if I should name my guitar. And if I would, what will it be? Wanted it to start with S or T. I’m considering the name Tyke because I like the sound of it but I also like the name Aika because of what it means. Or I may opt not to name it at all… Hmmm… I guess I’ll wait awhile before deciding. I’ll wait awhile until a name feels right…

I’m getting busier by the week, and this time, it has nothing to do with work which is, for now, is a good thing.

Stupid Me

Wish ko lang! ;)

I'm the type of person who makes lists. It keeps me organized and gives me a sense of calmness knowing that I am not about to forget something. The reason why I am saying this is because on the cab ride home from watching The Full Monty last Saturday, I had a specific list in mind. It is the list of traits or interests that I wish my (near? - I hope) future boyfriend will have:

- interest in music: playing an instrument or a good singing voice is a major plus

- smart: not necessarily a geek, but someone whom I'll learn a lot from

- athletic: can be basketball, football or swimming with the exception of boxing or anything that has a high probability of injuring or worse, killing him

- interest in books: someone well read is never bad

- a bit tall: a few (at least 3) inches taller than me

- smells good: I like it when a guy smells so good that I had to do a double take once I walk past him

- smile: I'm a sucker for guys with a sunny, contagious smile, top it up with a pair of (or even one) dimples and I'm gonna swoon

The odds of me finding a man who possesses all these is like 1 in a billion. And even if I did find him, he might already be married or taken. Oh well, as I said, this is just my "wish". And I know wishes and dreams seldom come true. Sigh...

Starlight, Starbright, first star I see tonight

I wish I may, I wish I might

Make my wish come true... even just for the night

;) Goodnight!

Start of the End

After over a year of OTYs and unreasonable work hours

After turning down the opportunities presented to me

After seeing almost everyone go

I decided to Start the End

It's a different feeling than before when the previous offer was presented to me. This time, I didn't feel scared or unsure. I felt rather excited and relieved. I felt happy and comfortable with my decision. I felt good.

I think our era for the "project" has ended. Almost all of us who was there at the start already left or are leaving. It's time for the newbies to take over and prove themselves. Because like us, when the "project" started, they don't have any other choice but to stay.

I'm pretty sure I've disappointed a few people with this decision, but I know that those who are really special to me will understand. And that's enough for me. 

It's time to Start the End.

Going Full Monty!!!

It was a blast. It was soooo funny and refreshing. We didn't really expect that much it being a local production, but man was it good. They did stick to the story line, the songs and singing were ok (not broadway but good). We really didn't know what to expect since we are still in Singapore and certain rules apply but they did not disappoint the crowd, specially the girls in the crowd.. ;)

I'm glad we were able to watch it. Too bad for those who decided not to join us. They still have next week though.

Waiting

Spent too much time waiting

Anticipating

For something, anything

Anxious

Hoping and wishing

Trying to go about not thinking

Still wondering

When will it come

Patience, time

Give me patience

While I still have time

22Jun2010

Bar Nights

♪ Broken mirrors and a black cat's cold stare ♪

I decided to start listening to Pink's Funhouse album yesterday. It has been in my itouch for months now but I never really listened to it 'cause I thought it's gonna be the same old, loud, angry songs she's known for. To my surprise, it is not what I had expected. It's less angry, more substance and few that's actually subtle to the ear. I'm liking a lot of the songs in the album. Funhouse and Crystal Ball are my favorite for the day because of the specific lines in the song and how it relates to my day. 

Funhouse

This used to be a Funhouse

But now it's full of evil clowns

It's time to start the countdown

...

Crystal Ball

Love just needs a witness and a little forgiveness
And a halo of patience and a less sporadic pace and
I'm learning to be brave in my beautiful mistakes

...

Pennies in a well, a million dollars in the fountain of a hotel.
Fortune teller that says maybe you will go to hell.
But I'm not scared at all

...

My Mentos Moment

Yesterday I had a Mentos moment. The heel of my left shoe snapped! It happened while I was talking to my colleague. You see, I have this habit of standing on my heels whenever I'm wearing high heeled shoes. Fortunately, it is still somehow attached and I can still walk in it. I did thought of doing what was done on the commercial but I realized that it will only make matters worse as there are small nails protruding from where the heel snapped. 

Sigh... Too bad, 'cause I  really like those black shoes... Oh well, an excuse to buy a new pair. :D 

interested in?

Just saw in my Facebook account that my profile says I'm "Interested in Women".
Seriously thought of making it both Men and Women.
Opted to just leave it blank.
Hehehe...

;)

Something funny --> http://failbook.com/

Sunkissed

Washed in the sun

Kissed by the sea

Few stars gazing down on me

Laugh at the right places

Smile at the happy faces

Loud sounds around people I barely knew

I close my eyes to drown things out

And I ended up seeing you

Blankets of skies

Raindrops straight from the clouds

Making memories that never was

In our shared and different world

Time mocks and surrounds me

I close my eyes to keep everything in

But I still ended up losing you

30May2010 10:51 pm

May - Berry

It's been 2 weeks full of strawberries.

Strawberry Shortcake for our Team Lead's Birthday

Frolick's Frozen Yogurt topped with strawberries

White Hat's Frozen Yogurt again topped with strawberries

Fresh Big Strawberries from California!!!

I was never really a fan of strawberries. I can't remember the first time I tasted it, but I might've not liked the taste then because I always refused when I was offered one. Well, that was before I tried it again. I said to myself that I will try the things I told myself I'd never do again, and I'm glad I'm still keeping that promise. 

Sigh.... my long vacation is over... 

Q&A et al.

My SG based friends labeled me as a "cheap and low maintenance date" mainly because when we pay the food bill, I usually pay the least because of the quantity of the food or the type of dish I ordered.

I had my hair permed! Upside: I only need to comb it twice a day. Downside: I can only comb it twice a day.

The first time a friend of mine saw me with my permed hair she said "You look nice with your hair permed. But I like it better when it's straight." - We both laughed at what she just said. Tact was not really her thing.

Whenever I got asked "Kamusta na?" I would usually answer "Eto, buhay pa humihinga." I don't remember when I started giving that answer, but it became my generic response. Come to think of it, it doesn't really sound positive does it?

I was asked if I'm happy. I guess the fact that it took me a while to answer is already a give away. I remember that I was asked the same question a couple of years back and my exact answer was "My happiness and contentment lies in the happiness of the people I love and care about. As long as they're happy, then so am I."  This still holds true. Hmmm... I think I need someone who is constantly happy - good luck with that!

I was told to "move on". How can someone who was never really stuck move on?

My 13 year old niece asked me if I have a boyfriend. I told her no, I don't. Then she asked "You're pretty and you don't have a boyfriend?" I'm not entirely sure how to answer nor interpret that one. I just find it really really funny...

Overwhelmingly Home

I'm back home. I've been here a few days already and now I'm dreading the end of my vacation. It's hot back here. I don't mind though. Our family's laughter (amidst the tears) is enough to compensate for the weather. My nieces telling me how pretty I am brings smile to my insecure heart. The twins' playful (and sometimes naughty) demeanor melts me. The kids' innocence touches me. My mom's voice soothes me. I'm overwhelmed. It's the kind of overwhelming that I like.

I still asks myself why. 

I still came up blank. 

Do I need a reason to stay?

Or maybe a reason to go back?

I still haven't seen any stars since I got here... Can you take me to where I can see them?