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Monday, March 31, 2008

good morning baltimore!
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i did watch HAIRSPRAY on VCD yesterday. i remember when i was with mech and sel in HMV, i was watching it until it finished, about 20 mins, just stood up and watched the show, i liked it especially the last song.

well, my usual morning routine, consists of these things:


water, papaya milk share or orange juice (depending on my mood), coffee, and coke light.

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helen and i met shiela with her SEX-KL friends (samahan ng mga expat sa KL.. my gos, what a name?!!) for lunch last saturday, and it was a good lunch, from borders, we walked to paragon, and ate at din tai fung and its famous xiao long bao.


first time to try coke zero


famous xiao long bao with some liquid inside (parang balut) haha!

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should i take the big step? YES, NO, maybe.. whatcha think? HAHAHA.

Friday, March 28, 2008

random photos
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i had to post photos of family, some are on chicho's graduation from xavier. some are mom and dad's visit, yea, it has been 2 months na, but pictures are with their camera so, i just grabbed from cho's multiply.



family at chichos graduation last march 26.


with auntie dawna, auntie dawna went to my CBE graduation in DLSU too.


mom and dad's visit last CNY, with ahya ichi, achi michelle and e, waiting for the train.


we had this last year, and dad loved it, so he wanted to eat there again.


my favorite type of noodle, called ban mien or hand made noodle.


mom and dad at centerpoint mall along orchard road.


ichiban boshi is our favorite japanese place.


my sheets from ikea, quilt covers/sheets pala.


so cute see-thru folders from MUJI. hindi ko siya pwede gamitin for office, all my files are confidential kasi eh.


bottega venetta store in takashimaya, sc. mom and i checked it out, and one bags costs S$7,000. waaaaahhh!

Monday, March 24, 2008

happy song
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everytime i listen to this song, it just makes me feel better. usually, i listen to it in the morning, and it keeps me awake. yun lang. although di super sikat si stacy orrico, this remains as one of the most memorable songs for me.

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I'm not missing you
Been through just about everything that I could go through
When it comes to relationships
Don't know what I was missing or why I ain't listen
When I told myself that was it
Now here I go, hurt again
Cause of my curiosity
Now that it's over
What else could it be, he just had to cheat

I made a promise never to settle
Why didn't I keep it?
Cause I hated the heartbreak
Crying and cheating, the fooling around

CHORUS
(But) I'm not missing you
I'm not going through the motions
Waiting and hoping you call me
I'm not missing you
You might have had me open
But I must be going because
I got life to do
I know I'm usually hanging on
I used to hate to see you gone
But this time it's different
I don't even feel the distance
I'm not missing
I'm not missing you

It's a shame in a way cause
I feel that I may not ever find the right one for me
Did I leave him, is he right in front of my face oh
Will my true love ever be?
Why would I go on a search again
When I know what the end will be
What good is love when it keeps on hurting me?

I made a promise never to settle
Why didn't I keep it?
Cause I hated the heartbreak
Crying and cheating, the fooling around

Chorus x 2

No I can't be with you
Cause I'm scared felt like I was falling when you left me
I can't keep going through life
Unaware of what I missed
And the person I could be
Love's good when it's right
And when it's left in your memory
All the times I let you down
I guess love will be nice for someone else's life

Chorus x 2

Thursday, March 20, 2008

my special pick-up cupcakes
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how do i love thee?
i had to skip lunch and take a train (15mins) to pick up these beauties; walk under the sun that is scorching hot. of course they are always a nice thing. i don't know, i feel like being a child once more, when i get to see them in all their glory.









i have ordered these cupcakes last monday, and was due for pick-up today, its made by chris, one of the blog-bakers turned friend of mine. mind you, were not really good good friends, but anyone who can do this, i consider my friend. HAHA!

one dozen of white chocolate with macademia nuts cupcake is all it takes to make life better. don't worry, i'm not gonna eat this all by myself, i will share 'em.
some for office-friends, some for bahay.

Monday, March 17, 2008

my first PUMA
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was with mech and che the other day, and we went orchard, watched the LEAP YEARS, which was a singaporean love story. it was so-so, i mean if americans made that movie, i mean executed it with the same storyline, am sure it would be much better. i am no movie critic, but i feel that there's so much room for improvements. the story, the execution, the framing, scenes, but one thing i like is the story itself and the music and songs used. i think the US and KOREA can do better romantic movies. ewan ko lang, find out for yourself.

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we were cruising along orchard road, when mech spotted PUMA store, having 80% off, they are closing down na kasi, we had the queue for 15 minutes to get in the store, kasi its just a small space, with so many people inside. ayoko na sanang pumila, but mech insisted, and we came out with plastic bags in hand.

i got.. PUMA by MIHARAY SUHIRO, in a good color btw, my first red, and my first PUMA. cool huh!





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since nasira ang black shades ko, i was looking for the perfect one for quite a while. i saw and got one, thanks to my sponsor! yay!

Thursday, March 13, 2008

something's wrong
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i am feeling depressed for reasons i don't know, there is something wrong with me. i don't mean to use the word - depress, but there is something bothering me, something wrong maybe? ewan ko, sa totoo lang.

i am stable and okay, i am not sad but i am not THAT happy, but i am not complaining, i mean, i have been thru worst. i just need to do something.

why not, maybe...

1. go to the gym or play badminton, i was searching for a picture and saw this real nice shot. (photo form flickr, jmpsmash)



2. get cupcakes, photo courteousy of chris pantry. i am a customer than turned to a friend. i am planning to order the white macadamia nut cupcake as she recommeneded it to me.



friends photo in your cupcakes? cool idea, huh?


3. go to KL this holy week. am still thinking though. photo from stuck in customs, flickr account.



4. SHOP! i need to go out and shop... but the problem is i really dont know what to get.



*usually, these things does the trick for me.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

today, i...
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... ate 2 siopao and 1 minipao, 4 siomai and fried noodles with luncheon meat and egg, had iced milo, coke, and heaven and earth green tea.

... want to book my KL trip for the holy week, bus both ways for $79 - cheap! this is an impulsive thing i might do kasi naman may diperensiya ako today. i will stay with shiela, and it will be super fun. i need to loose myself right now.

... want to go home but ang tagal ng MY team, kailangan ko pang mag-debrief! arg!

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i had this last saturday, actually i had this before na,


ang ganda ng picture


strawberry yogurt and mixed nuts with raisin, my saturday afternoon snack.

speaking of picutres, gusto ko bumili ng new camera, canon ixus 70, $439. i like. i hope my sponsor hears me loud and clear.

Thursday, March 06, 2008

PHILOSOPHIES AM IMPLEMENTING
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thinking about the past and the not so distant past, i went into thinking about how i should be living my life. this is not an emo post about this and that. its basically some fundamental things that i try to live by. things that in a way has affected my life, my outlook and how i live my life right now.


1. better things will come.
i remembered when i was in a certain period in my life. i would usually go home tired, bed, wakes up the next morning to go to the office. all i remember saying at that night before going to bed, is better things will come. i truly believed in this phrase that i dont even know how it will happen. i just believed it will happen. okay, to clarify, its not about working less, but being able to be in a place where i can work and live at the same time.


2. kindness goes a long way.
i got a book and it was given to me by a not-so-close colleague as a going away/xmas present, which was a total shock to me, cause we weren't close. anyway, she wrote in the card that she was thankful that i was thoughtful, thinking of her whenever she needs anything. i think i was the first person to ask her if she wanted to order some food, since we were doing OT. she is new and people dont really talk to her. i guess, simple gestures goes a long way, and i am naturally like this anyway.


3. the power of the subconscious.
this was the book given to me by the colleague, and it is beautiful. i am swearing by it, and i am trying to apply it in my own life. actually, kahit di ko na nabasa tong libro na to before, na-apply ko na to before in my life, thinking about it. so, i suggest you grab a copy of the book to help you live your life to the fullest.


4. happiness lies within me.
i don't need anything, anyone to be happy, what i mean is that happiness doesn't rely on people kasi. feeling ko lang, na dapat nanggaling sayo yon, and when you give off a certain vibe that you are happy, you attract happiness too. and i like it that way.


5. i don't care about what other people say.
wala na talaga akong pakialam sa ibang tao, as long that i am doing my job, and what makes me happy. of course, not in the process of hurting anyone. i just really dont mind them and focus my energy to something greater. ok, may pakialam ako to other peoples opinion naman, but those really close to me, family and really good friends. i think i can really count the people that i trust now.


6. i have learned to say NO.
dati i find it really hard to say no whenever someone asks me for something. i am trying to learn this now, and i am slowly learning that it is not wrong to say NO. it doesnt make you any lesser. if i am not comfortable with certain things, then i will just say no. i try to keep time for myself, i dont give everything away as i used to do.


7. no more negatives.
i dont want to hear negative things, hindi ko na talaga gusto at iniiwasan ko na. before i would get really affected with negative things and vibes na i welcome these things because i feel na makakatulong ako. now, naisip ko na, ayoko na if it will jsut drag me all the way down. i don't want to be in that place anymore. i just block it all away.


8. no more stress.
of course this cannot completely happen, but i am managing it well now. i just inhale and push things aside and clear my mind. this almost often works for me.


9. strong faith in GOD.
i have always had such strong faith kahit nung bata pa ako. this i really remember, and i dont know where it exaclty came from, but i am sure glad to have it. i just dont let go and kept on believing no matter what.


10. i keep everything light and happy.
medyo sundot to dun sa no negatives, i try to surround myself with more happy people, it makes me feel more relaxed. its just a happy mood, or vibe or whatever. i don't take things so seriously anymore.


i do believe that i am living my best life now, and things will go from good to better. i am happy with what i have been blessed with. i love my family. i am there for my friends (chosen family), i respect other people, and thats basically it.

Monday, March 03, 2008

catching up with friends..
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friday night was megan's farewell, as she will be going back to NY for good. we went to cheero's place, ordered pizza, pui (cheero's wife) made some really good indian food (to die for), i actually asked her for one recipe which was the baked chicken in cream. i will try it as soon as i get a free time. had variety of booze, vodka, tequilla, beer, baileys and the list just goes on. we played taboo, and 0-0-7-bang, which was fun and crazy, girls versus boys, and we lost. went home around 2am.


cheryl, my seatmate taking a picture, so i took hers as well.


making fun of megan, jeanette and cheero.


group with respective partners

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crush friends were planning to do chili crab for the longest time, it was supposed to be early january, but i wasn't back until feb. che (my friend from manila) went with us, and i introduced her to the whole group as well. btw, kevin poh soon joined us. at eto ka, nalaglag ako sa kanal, my left leg went inside, buti na lang di basa, at semento lang yon, walang tubig, hindi drainage. HAHA! mahal talaga ako ni LORD. wala akong pilay, sugat, gasgas, pasa, and the like.

this was on a sunday at 4pm, nakapila kami for an hour, but pagdating namin sa harap ng pila, ubos na daw ang crab. ang saya!


with me and crush friends (without kev p)


with cheryl naman

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i met julette on a saturday and went around with her, brought her to the coolest places, must-see, very artsy fartsy and botique type stuff. had the normal chicken-char siew-roasted pork lunch with laksa on the side.


julette with her signature pose.


julette and i bought voodoo dolls for friends. she got for julia and nina, i got one for pau. cute stuff. i have mine and im using it na, attached sa bag ko. for luck daw yon, you know how crazy i get with these things.
(L to R) pau, mine, julia, julette and nina's..


julette's dream is to go to the cosa maid cafe in chijmes. the japanese maid cafe style, so we had our afternoon drink there. julette got a mocktail, while i got a rootbeer float. in fair, i look happy! haha!