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Goodbye Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston died at age 47. She was found dead at a hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. I bet you all heard about the news.

Whitney is one of the great musicians that deserved a second chance. Unfortunately, she was not able to overcome drug addiction. Hence, she was not able to make a come back to the lime light. I was hoping she did.

Goodbye Whitney Houston. Thank you for your music.

My Privacy In Exchange To Economy

I've been thinking of ways to lessen my expenses. I want to make sure that I'm able to save some of my money in the bank. I've been doing my budgeting whenever it's payday and make sure that I'm able to manage my expenses until the next payout.

I decided to stop paying for unnecessary bills like having my internet and phone line uninstalled since I don't have a laptop anymore. I also make sure that I'll be spending money to important things first before allotting for my personal luxury.

I'm planning to buy led light bulbs because these type of bulbs are energy efficient and is good for the environment. I'm pretty sure that it's going to help lessen my monthly electric consumption. I also don't use my electric stove that often anymore. I just buy my food at the cafeterias nearby. Not only was I able to save money, I also was able to save time and effort in preparing for my meal. Although I miss home-cooked meal sometimes. I just get a taste of real meal whenever I'm at Kido's house. His Mom cooks good food, you know.

Moving in with a room mate is also economical for me. The question is, am I really willing to sacrifice my privacy? I also think I'm not used to having a room mate anymore. Well I don't know yet. I still might change my mind about this.

Better To Be Safe Than Sorry

My boyfriend and I were somehow traumatized with the "house break-in" incident which happened in October of last year. We were together when we arrived in my pad from a Chruch event that we both participated in. As soon as I opened the gate we saw my front door unlocked and my laptop gone. Looking back, I was totally devastated with what happened.

The next day, my kido changed the locks on my door. Even made three locks on it. You can say it's a paranoia but who can blame him?

Up until now, me and all the other boarders in that compound are very cautious about making sure lock the gate whenever we go in and out even if it's just for a short while. All of us don't want to experience what had happened last year. Sometimes though, I still can't help but think whether it was an inside job or not. I will have to put locks on my door even if I will just have to use the bathroom. I don't have mesa safes in my room to place my valuable stuffs in. I know it's a bad thing to do but you can't just trust anyone these days.

The experience taught me a lot of things. But sometimes I'm just too lazy to put double locks on the door. My boyfriend has to scold me whenever he knew about my stubborness. He's right anyway. It's always better to be "safe" than sorry. :)

Bourne Legacy Shooting At Taft

Bourne Legacy casts and crew were now shooting in Taft Avenue, Manila. It's where I normally pass by on my way home from work. I was excited when I heard about the shooting. At last, I won't have to go to Hollywood to see an international film being done.

I had everything planned, actually. I charged the battery of my camera. When I finished my shift at work, I was so excited to reach the Taft Avenue train station because just right outside it was where the shooting of the film is being done.

Much to my dismay, nobody were allowed to take any pictures. The police and other hired civilians around watched the place not only for a lot spectators but also for people who take pictures. I was really excited to post some photos here at my blog. Unfortunately, I don't have any. Too scared to even take my camera from my bag.

I didn't see any of the stars. Not even Jeremy Renner nor Edward Norton! Sigh. There were too many people and I just got tired of standing out there, try and take a glimpse of some of the casts of Bourne Legacy.

I'll just wait for the movie to show on theaters. I'll just content myself to the big screen, I guess.

Bring Back That LOVE For MUSIC

I haven’t played my guitar for quite a while now. I don’t know. My acoustic guitar just hangs in my room. I just look at it and not even care to wipe the dust piling on it.

My passion for music seems to fade away. I really would love to be playing on stage again. But the opportunity never knocked on my door. Or I just got tired of hoping about being able to perform on stage again. I am to be blamed, anyway. I became too lazy to chase my dream. Time just passed me by and now I feel that I’m too old for it. Sigh.

Maybe I just need an inspiration from something so I can play my music again. I’m in love with someone right now but he doesn’t to inspire me that much. I haven’t even written a song about him. Will purchasing a prs se custom 24 electric guitar bring me back my passion for music? Maybe I just need a better-sounding instrument to inspire me to play songs with a guitar again.

Or maybe I just have to put that spice and love about music in my life. I have been very busy with a lot of things lately. I forgot about the thing that I really love the most which is Music.

I better bring that inspiration back. Or else, I’ll keep feeling dull and boring. I don’t want to end up like that!

My 2 Favorite Peeps Are Expecting A Baby!

Recently, my cousin Michelle made an announcement about her being pregnant! I was just so happy for her and her husband, Jon. I'm really excited about an additional cuddly baby in our family!

I haven't seen the couple for months now although they also live here in Manila. It's not that I don't have the qualms of seeing them. I just hate travelling to where they are at. It's traffic most of the time on way and that's what I mostly hate about Manila. But because of the recent announcement, I really feel the need to see them! I have to buy gifts for them though! Maybe a dress for Michelle, cigars for Jon and... I honestly haven't thought of what to bring to the baby yet! Haha! We don't even know the gender yet.

I really miss them. I better check my calendar and schedule a get together with them soon! :D

Together Again! :D

I got good news! :D Me and my kiddo are back together now! Hah! What an announcement. I don't know. Since I've been talking about him in my previous posts, I guess it's just fair to talk about him again, right now.

I don't want to tell you about the details though. I'm just happy that we're together again. That's all that matters for now.

Happy Thursday everyone!

Like A Lazy Fat Dog! :D

I can't deny it. I am really gaining weight. I got wider hips again. When I sit down, I can feel my bulging tummy even if I don't wear tight jeans. Sigh! I really miss working out in a gym.

I checked out the nearest gym to where I live. I just can't help but compare it to the gym where I used to work out. I didn't even see gym lockers nearby when I went there. There's no air condition unit, the machines are limited and even the tread mill doesn't work. I got disappointed seeing the atmosphere of the gym.

If I only have enough money and time, I really would like to enroll at Slimmers World again. With my busy schedule, I can't even find the time to jog. Even if I have the time, recently I just wanted to sleep on my days off from work. Duh! I'm all but like a lazy fat dog! :D

Right Gift For Kido's Mom

It was Kido’s Mom’s birthday yesterday. They haven’t had a celebration yet because they had it scheduled today. And I’m invited. They all wanted me to be there including Kido. I really don’t know what this kid is up to but I still find myself wanting to be near him. I haven’t gotten tired about hoping, that’s why.

Anyway, I haven’t bought a gift for his mom yet. If I only have forever 21 coupons, I will not hesitate to wait for the mall to open as soon as I get off from work. But I don’t. I will have to go home, sleep and wait for Kido to come pick me up and buy a gift.

I hope I’d be able to pick the right gift for his mom later.

Happy New Year! It's 2012!

I know this one is a late post for the New Year. It's better late than never greet you at all!!!

May God continue to bless us all through out 2012!!!

Vanity For Self Esteem

Whenever break ups happen, most of us girls head our way to salons and spas. It's not because we wanted our ex-boyfriends to take us back in their arms but because these places are one of the best places to get relaxed. I actually got myself a massage a day after my boyfriend and I broke up. It somehow helped me not think about the guy. The soothing pressure and strokes on my back somehow took my sadness for the mean time. Since I asked the masseuse to come over my house, I was able to I doze off to la-la-land after the massage!

I'm planning to go to the salon this weekend. A new haircut for the new year isn't a bad idea, is it? I'm bored with my long straight hair anyway. I wonder what haircut I'd prefer. I also should be ready with some extra cash because I know for sure that the staff at the salon will be offering some more services that I might take advantage of. Like eyelash growth products if I'll have my eyelashes extended. I haven't ever done that though.

Anyway, trying to look good won't be about mr. EX. I'd be over him soon. I'll just try and do things that will help improve my self-esteem. In that way, I'll feel good about myself and not think about the guy who has taken me for granted, again.

Sad Post In A Holiday... :(

We quarrel every week. And I’m getting tired of it already. Is it too much to demand for time and communication? I don’t think so because it’s what normal couples do, right? They talk and send SMS to each other especially if they don’t get to spend more time with each other that often anymore.

Sigh. This is one of the lows of having a relationship with a kid, I guess. I don’t know if I still have enough patience for this. I’m getting tired already. :(

Sorry for the sad post. I just need to vent this out.

Happy Holidays, though...

Patch Things Up With Friends

I had some issues with my life this past couple of days. It did not come to the point of me turning into alcohol or cigarettes, though. I never liked liquors and never turned to drugs anyway whenever I have problems, so there won’t be any chance that I’d end up in santa barbara drug alcohol rehab treatment center. When I feel sad, I may separate myself to the world so I can think. And in just a day or two, I’d be able to come back to my senses. Most of the time, in my solitude, I’ll realize that I never will be alone because I have my friends and family and a great God to help me in any adversities.

It’s just sad because sometimes I disappoint some people and might even hurt most of them but since they are real friends, they always forgive me.

I hope with my personal issues lately, I can patch things up with them.

Weekend And Thanksgiving Day (I.N.C.)

It’s weekend once again! My favorite days of the week! :D

This weekend is extra special because it’s our Church’s Thanksgiving Day. It’s one of the annual events that all of us, members of the Church, look forward to.

Another year in our lives has passed by. A lot may have happened, be it good or bad, we still offer our thanks to our Lord, Almighty who gave us another year of life.
There are too much to be thankful for, personally. Words are just not enough to give to our Father in Heaven. That’s why, as much as I can, I spend my time doing my Church obligations. I still feel it’s not enough but I hope I was able to give glory and honor to Him.

Thank you, Dear Lord, for everything, especially for keeping me alive. You are indeed worthy to be praised!

Happy Thanksgiving to all the members of Iglesia Ni Cristo all over the world!

I Want A Big Teddy Bear Someday. :D

I want one of this! LOL!

One of my colleagues brought this poor life-size Teddy bear at the office to add to the team's Christmas decor. When I don't have a lot to do at work or wanted to get myself relieved from stress, I just give this Big Teddy a squeeze and a hug. And make fun with my office mates! Sometimes I keep hoping that Christmas won't be over so that Teddy and I can spend more time together. :D

How I wish someone will give me a teddy as big as this someday! :D

Happy Friday everyone!

Fun To Watch Storage Wars

One of the shows in BIO Channel that I recently get fond of watching is Storage Wars. Up until now, it still amazes me that they were able to put up a show about "wars" on storage units. Not exactly the bloody "war". It's about guys who basically bid over auctioned storage units.

The bidders in the show are: Barry (the collector), Dave (the pro), Darrell (the gambler) and Jarrod & Brandi (the newbies). They bid on a unit which they are at first not allowed to get in. They are given a 5-minute look at the storage unit from the doorway and wonder if the unit has a potential of having hidden treasures. They must have good eyes to win a jackpot from one of those units.

I’ve watched series of episodes already and got surprised several times on how each of them get lucky and how some of them get unfortunate. It’s like gambling, you know. It’s even amazing when one of them finds something that I thought don’t have value but, voila! The price of the treasure, when got sold out to collectors, was more than what they have bargained for the unit.

There was even an instance that Darrell the Gambler was able to find valuable silver dollar coins. He must have a morgan dollar price guide to know in just one glance that those coins are of high value.

These guys are funny in a lot of ways. Their differences make the show even more fun and exciting to watch.

I'll Be Out Of The Office Tonight! :)

My vacation leave for tonight was approved by my manager! I’m so glad that I don’t encounter any problems whenever I ask for extra day off. My boss said as long as I file my vacation leaves ahead of time and that no one had gotten the slot yet and I won’t be doing it too often, I can go on leave especially when it’s really important.

I’ll be out of the office tonight because the kids at Church are going to hold their Year-End Thanksgiving tomorrow. I’m one of those who’s going to help out with the activity. The kids are going to get a lot of goodies tomorrow! I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a day filled with fun for them.

I love long weekends. I used to have 3 days off at Convergys which is my previous employer. But I have to be at work, talking to upset people for 11 hours in 4 days a week. It was exhausting. My schedule right now here at Emerson is fair enough for me. I have normal weekends although I still work at night. My job is not anymore as stressful, anyway.

It’s Friday! Let's take care and enjoy the weekend ahead!

A Salon Day

Today is supposed to be a salon day for me and my friend, Irene. I still can't decide what to do exactly with my hair. I just wanted to look pretty with a new hair cut maybe or just have my hair rebonded. Whatever it takes to make it look alive once again. :) I hope I can do it today though and won't get disrupted with other things that I need to get done.

It is definitely going to be a busy day today, as usual.

Happy Wednesday everyone! :)

Itching For A New Laptop

I haven't visited my Facebook account for weeks now. You must be wondering why I can't when I'm able to update my blogs. I just couldn't do it here at work. And honestly, I hate going to internet cafes and deal with the noisy computer users out there who play games on the computers. Sigh. I really miss going online in the comforts of my home.

I've been itching to buy a new laptop lately but I don't have the money yet. My 13th month bonus isn't enough to buy one. Besides, there are other more important things to buy and bills to pay before the year ends. I won't even be able to go home to the province on New Year's eve because the money won't suffice the expenses. I will have to wait until I get through this year and be a regular employee of Emerson (I'm keeping my fingers crossed for that).

For my laptop, my itching can wait. I know there'd still be clearance laptops sale next year. I'll just content myself with whatever is available right now. Facebook can also wait until I have the time to go the internet cafe. :D Let me take each step slowly but surely!