One of the things I liked during weekends is staying late in bed. I consider it such a luxury to be coming home to a nice, comfy bed. I was surprised to have such new, crisp linen bedsheets even matching the pillowcases and blankets. As I looked into my sister's bed, I also noticed that her bed was neatly done, with pillows fluffed sporting the new regal sheets. Kaya pala mama wont let us enter the room while she was in there doing some cleaning up. Not that our room looks like a pigsty. We're always keeping it neat as a doctor's office or whatever you could compare it to. Basta there's no feeling in the world compared to looking at your bed waiting for the sheets to be crumpled and for the pillows to be hurled about in different directions.
| 8/30/2005 07:20:00 pm
An errand which was supposed to take only half an hour took about more than two hours, this was what happened last Saturday morning. I picked up a few items and crossed them off mama's grocery list which I have to charge to my AMEX card. We were bound to have a sort-of family weekend thing and those grocery items are much needed. So while I was queuing to the cash/charge cashier area, papa kept on texting me inquiring what is taking me so long to arrive home since we have to hit the road anytime soon.
This brings me to an article I read which explained that in theory, women are more likely to spend longer hours in the mall even if they only have to buy a single item compared to men. Women would be distracted by rows and rows of novelties thereby spending longer hours than expected while men tend to go directly to the aisle where they can get what they need and sped off after the transaction is through.
And yes, I am guilty of this. I just can't help myself checking out on new things. There's a certain magnet to the neatly arranged merchandise on display illuminated by bright lights and the well manicured tiled floor, etc. I could go on and on. This made me a certified mall rat. I do not mind being on the mall everyday. Even if sometimes, practicality gets the better of me and I would get home without anything with me. But that rarely happens, come to think of it, I have an armload of new ensembles in the cabinet and they still smell like how the new clothes in the mall are. I have yet to plan when to wear those things. Maybe on days where I'm on a I-have-nothing-to-wear mode.
More often than not, there are no clocks on display in malls. This explains why most people, who are not fond of wearing watches lost track of the time while they are in the mall. And they'd be surprised to find out that after an hour of strolling and what-have-yous, it would feel like just half an hour has passed.
I had a spontaneous Sunday dinner date cum drinking session with Rolypoly. I had to fill in the place of his drinking buddy and I'm sure he was happy with the replacement he got. And what a nice surprise since we didn't expect that a Slapshock concert is in place at the parking area in SM Fairview where we are only a few steps away from the stage. We dined at Framer Jack's again and opted to stay outside because we planned to have an outdoorsy evening. There are a lot of rockista's in the place, that's how they call themselves and as I've expect there were a lot of slamman going on. There was even a commotion which wasn't that serious enough to call the attention of everyone. There are barrels of SMB's all over the place parang Octoberfest.
The sisig we ordered wouldn't go down to my list as a classic favorite unlike that of Congo Grille's shrimp sisig and Digicafe's and Krokodile's pork sisig but its still ok. I downed them with SanMig light, just a single bottle lang, I wouldn't go overboard since I have low alcohol tolerance.
| 8/23/2005 07:04:00 pm
Johnny Depp breathes life to Roald Dahl's fictitious chocolate connoisseur character, Willy Wonka in his classic children's tale, Charlie and the Chocolate factory. I wasn't able to see the first installment in 1971 which stars Gene Wilder in the lead role.As a child I was a sucker for illustrated children's classics. I only have a single book with Dahl as the author. Its Matilda and I presume Dahl has a way of injecting quite a brutal personality to some of his characters. I remember the headmistress in Matilda's school as someone who acts as a bully to some of the school kids so much so that the children fear for their lives at just the sight of her.And in this film, Willy Wonka has this mischievous character. Although sometimes, he is being unsure of what to do next. I was very impressed with the imaginative sequences. Imagine having a lush greenery inside the factory set in a backdrop of raging chocolate falls where everything could be eaten to your heart's content. I was taken aback with Wonka's line, 'Even I myself could be eaten but that is cannibalism as your society would dictate,' or something like that. It would seem that he belonged to another realm as the oompah-loompahs(?). Wouldn't you agree that Depp is somewhat being too Michael Jackson-ish?I wasn't expecting that much from this movie. That's the reason why after poking through the grilled ribs that Rolypoly and I were having as dinner at Farmer Jack's, I was able to blurt out that I appreciated the movie. Something I've known all along that eating chocolates, as Wonka would say matter-of-factly induces feeling of euphoria, which leaves you in a happy state.The movie didn't leave me in a euphoric state though but it is enough to bring out the chocolate lover in me.
| 8/15/2005 06:54:00 pm
Brace yourself for the release of the revised second edition of the Oxford Dictionary of English.From what I have been reading from the net releases lately, the revised second edition contains a handful of British words. It mentioned in some of the reviews that it contains 350 insulting words and a mere 40 words for flattery. What does this say about today's society? Does this show that hurling words meant to degrade someone else's personality is easier than throwing a compliment that would brighten up someone's day? Guess not. Anyway, this is just a thought. How do I love thee? Let me tell you in 350 words.....It was also cited that there are 50 ways to describe attractive women, including eye candy, Patootie, peach or Venus and cutie but only 20 ways of describing good-looking men – ‘Greek god’ being an extremely handsome man.Thera are almost 10 times as many ways to express negative feelings as positive ones, according to the article I've read. And while there are 30 ways to call someone mad, a mere six terms are given to explain that you are sane. This would make it quite interesting, huh?Perhaps the word blogging is already in the list but I have the faintest idea.
| 8/15/2005 03:55:00 pm
"Pooh, promise me you won't forget about me, ever. Not even when I am a hundred."Pooh thought for a little."How old shall I be then?""Ninety-nine."Pooh nodded. "I promise," he said. -Winnie the Pooh, House at Pooh Corner
| 8/04/2005 06:17:00 pm
I haven't realized it until now that it has been a year since I created this blog account. I've started my first-ever entry last year, June 18 with nary a care in the world. I didn't even bother placing a second sentence after a mere, 'yay, my new post.' And it doesn't even count as a sentence. I have two blogs then and decided to just focus on just one. Since I've already started with my Xanga blog there was no point in turning back. From this blog account, I've learned html basics, the intricacies of blogging, etc. I even have a video playing on that blogsite. Good thing that I have this blog (yes, the one you're reading right now) resurrected. I've started blogging in full mode this summer and never stopped since. Not that I plan to do so. It never crossed my mind. I'm quite happy being the blog addict that I am right now. What made me start blogging was the thought of having your online journal and not bothering to be put your thoughts into any printed material anymore. I have about a dozen journals at home tucked in some places I myself forgot. I've been keeping a diary since primary school and found nothing wrong with it. So I figured, gone would be the days where keeping a diary is a so-so. I have to be abreast with change. Hats off to whoever it was who invented the word blog. It amazes me that I have a growing number of blog denizens who finds time to check out what I'm into every now and then. Most of them are fellow bloggers. And yes, I always get the latest updates straight from their blog even if I haven't been seeing them for ages. Here's to more years of blogging!
| 8/03/2005 12:34:00 pm
After work last Friday, I trooped along with the guys to Glorietta for the midnight madness sale. I splurged on some stuffs. As usual, the guys would have been better off if they were left alone in the kids playroom. But it would be such a waste of time leaving them there if they would still ran to me crying and sulking, begging to me take them with me and promising to behave. That's how I'd imagine it to be. Hehehehe.Anyway, Boggs, Mervyn and Nilo were too rowdy and noisy. You would think that they would at least have the decency to act modest even inside Bayo. Thanks, Mervyn for helping me sort out the blouses, ha. Boggs, too for buying me that small bag. And Nilo, for being a walking map of Glorietta.We bumped into Kathy, Marlon, JC, who shared a table with us at Chef D Angelo. We only noticed Dianne and his boyfriend while they are preparing to leave. And they took notice of us dahil ang ingay ng mga boys. If only I could eat dinner in peace...hehehe. But that would never happen if you're stuck in the company of these people.We would have thought that we would be the last ones to leave. Its half past midnight an dyet there are still some people queueing up in dressrooms. Mervyn and I hailed a bus while the other two went back to the office for some late tete-a-tete.I didn't know If Only, the movie which stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and Paul Nicholls debuted two years ago and was just released here recently. I was able to watch it last Saturday, a few minutes after the mall opened with who else of course, Rolypoly, who was 2o minutes late since he'll be arriving from work. I didn't blew my top though, if you'd be guessing that happened. After that, he treated me to lunch at Congo Grille. And then I have to rush home since we'll be having a family affair. He, on the other hand, would have to catch up on much-needed sleep.
| 8/02/2005 06:25:00 pm
My first attempt at blood donating was thwarted. I am 10 pounds bereft of the required weight to be able to be a blood donor. I could only frown when the doctor indicated in the remarks field that one word that would blew my chances of helping someone who would need blood type O. I'm mentally prepared pa naman to undergo various procedures. And yes, I could consider this as a civic cause. I'll be putting my name alongside others on blood banks and I'll be having a card to prove it. Anyway, at least I tried, di ba?Studies would show that there are health benefits of having your blood donated with specified number of times in a year. It reduces the risk of certain types of cancer and heart attacks; and generates new blood cells in the system.Boggs, who was there to accompany me at the Pfizer office located at the 23rd floor of our building, was the one who got through the screening process. He was able to donate 45 cc of blood. While there I was, painstakingly amused throughout the process. While this was going on, Constantine, which I have watched before in the cinema is being projected on the white screen as blood passed through from the syringe to the plastic container.
| 8/02/2005 05:31:00 pm
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{*In a NUTSCHELLE*}
Just turned 23. Not that young anymore and not too old either. One of the few reasons why she had a good excuse to mess up her life and still get away with it.
She is a self-confessed blog addict. The blog design reflects the total opposite of her personality. She is innocence personified - prim and proper, goody-two-shoes but could turn your life into a nightmare at the least provocation. Nothing is too complicated that her not-so-average mind could comprehend.
{*Profile*}
I took delight in trivial things. I could cry bucket of tears over light drama flicks while feel-good movies make me feel fuzzy all over. Despite the sheer crappiness of horror stories, I still hate those gory and morbid scenes that will leave anyone with that sick to the gut feeling. I love the sound of the waves crashing into the shore and the heavy downpours on lazy afternoons. Although i'm almost always caught with a bunch of people, I savor moments in solitude--staring into blank spaces, totally leaving the worldly troubles behind and just lingering in silence. I'm a self-confessed bargain hunter. New finds never fail to fascinate me--it make my melatonin levels shoot sky-high.
{*Career*}
Corporate girl who commutes from three to five hours on daily basis; started being a corporate slave a few weeks before graduation;
she's been working for two years; just a few months shy of getting that much-coveted MBA degree from an international academe.
She wants to carve a niche in her pursuit for world domination (as if she's bent on it!). Future career plans include being a
financial journalist or lifestyle writer; preschool teacher, etc.
{*Capricorn woman *}
The Capricorn woman has a strong ability to understand human nature the way no one else does.
She has the ability to analyze and understand any concept well and possess a good memory.
It is not easy to deceive her. She has a very business savvy nature.
Conservative by nature, prudent and economical - a Capricorn women can amass a lot of wealth in her life.
However it is also not uncommon for Capri woman to indulge in sporadic spending spree - leading to temporary financial hassles.
{*Random Things*}
RAVES :-)
1. people who could carry a good conversation 2. combing beaches 3. furred pets 4. nice bed to retire every night 5. Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella 6. Body Shop's Moonflower scents 7. Marks and Spencer's Waterlily line 8. serendipity (not the movie) 9. a bowl of hot soup 10.moments in solitude 11. mango shake 12. chocolate chips 13. white sandals 14. pearl earrings 15. flared-cut denim 16. McDonalds 17. free invites to special events 18. good, old love songs 19. herbal teas
RANTS ;-(
1. heavy traffic 2. appointments delayed at the last minute 3. people who hate me for who I am 4. long queues 5. allergies 6. oil prices shooting up 7. boring seminars you've spent a good amount on 8. racial discrimination 9. bad hair days 10.carbon monoxide 11.sold-out tickets 12.freezing temperature 13.clutterd spaces 14.Calculus subject 15.excessive politicking 16.mismatched outfits
{*....*}
I'd so love to go to Boracy after few years of blowing my chance to go there on a free acommodation basis.***
I want to go on 5,000 shopping spree for free or get all the books on my must-read list at Power Books w/o shelling any bucks.***
I want to enrol in yoga class.**
I want to hone my culinary expertise by going to cooking classes.*
I want to do a commentary on a place long-forgotten.**
I want to be involved again on a project funded by international organization.**
I want to explore caves and tell the difference between stalactites and stalagmite up close.***
I want to build the world and furnish it with love (from a song).***
I wouldn't mind doing undercover job.*
I'd trade places with a wanderlust stuck in some chic city.
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{*What's in a Name?*}
ANNA
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English, Italian, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Czech, Bulgarian, Icelandic, Catalan, Breton, Biblical
Pronounced: AN-a (English), AHN-nah
Latinate form of HANNAH. It appears briefly in the New Testament belonging to a prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah. It was also borne by an 18th-century empress of Russia and by the the main character in Tolstoy's 'Anna Karenina', a woman forced to chose between her son and her lover.
RACHEL
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English, Jewish, French, German, Biblical
Pronounced: RAY-chel (English), ra-SHEL (French)
Means "ewe" in Hebrew. She was the favourite wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin in the Old Testament.
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