my MAC and ME

What a blissful FRIDAY! ☺

I got new softwares for my much-loved iBook. Yipee! *very mababaw of me!*

See my new desktop?


Cool! This laptop is very me…really! I have to import some more pics.

Had dinner with Xave. We were supposed to play poker in Ferrule but I chose to be brought home. Can you guess why? Ahem…ahem…iBook. My apologies if I keep on talking about my MAC. Well, my blog title says it all. *wink*

Raison d'être

Competition. This was never in my vocabulary.

In school, I was just a simple girl who wants to have fun and experience life as much as I can. I find quiz bee as a game rather than a contest. Maybe that was the rationale behind why I was enjoying it.

Student council. I was always part of it but never was my choice. From MUSE, P.R.O., AUDITOR, TREASURER to VP. *hehehe* I never took it seriously though. Everything was just for fun.

I don’t like any form of pressure. I want things to be “just cool and easy”.

I work to learn, enjoy and be happy. I like to love what I’m doing. I have the passion for anything that interests me. I learn for myself and not to please or compete with anybody nor get credits for it.

DRIVING.I started early because I like it. My Daddy was my guru.
SWIMMING. I got lessons because I love water and not for any race at all.
TYPING. I become skilled at it because of my interest since I was a kid. I often see my Mommy type real fast! I adore her.
COOKING. I had the effort to be good in making pastries because of my sweet tooth.
GADGETS. I’m a true geek!
SKINCARE, COSMETICS AND FASHION. I just love pampering myself to make me feel good.
READING. The book should arouse my interest.
WRITING. Most of the time, my stress-reliever, otherwise, my energy booster.

This list can go on and on...

Bottom line, I do things for myself to make me content and not to please anybody.

I do not like much attention and praises. I do not want to be highlighted by people whenever I made a good job. That makes me very uncomfortable and coy! I am a silent worker and I do my work for myself and not for anybody. I want to experience the ‘sense of achievement’ feeling. I can say that if ever there is this LITTLE ‘competition’ in me it is NEVER against anyone but MYSELF. I always want to improve for the better. I often want to be challenged (but not too much, I don’t want stress!) I guess my left-brain is more active than my right. I’m an analytical person. I love logic and strategies.

Now, I’m starting to feel uncomfortable because of the attention I am getting and somehow (Ok, I know this is wrong…) I feel not working anymore. I want them to see me NOT doing my best. So, the attention can be diverted to others. I don’t want management to believe in me TOO MUCH. I want my life to be simple and uncomplicated. I don’t want to be in the limelight. I know I need to overcome this. Soon…

HAPPINESS.

Hmmm…on a lighter side, that made me think that I can never join showbiz! *Bwahahaha* Crazy me! ☺

Badger…badger I need you. Zzz…zzz…

03.28.98 errr...03.28.06

Today marks our 8th year anniversary! Gee…how time really flies! ☺

8 years is no joke. We’ve been through a lot of UPs and DOWNs. We’ve seen the BEST and the WORST of each other. The relationship was put to countless of tests. There were many times we almost gave up.

CYCLE, as what other people may say. I’m in a very NORMAL relationship. We get to experience the typical problems other people encounter. I can relate to a few individual people I meet. Nobody is exempted to any single problem. Life is no perfect. There is no ideal relationship. Whatever trial one bumps into, at first will be reluctant to face it because it entails emotional involvement. But after you outdo it, it would be a learning experience later on.

Life is too short. Experience life. Carpe Diem!

I believe difficulties are not to be sized. It is a matter of attitude. On how you react on whatever problem you come across. As we mature, we can somehow master the ART OF FACING TRIALS. ☺

Looking back…

8 years ago, I was so naïve, a party girl, no direction, and no plans. As if I was born just to have FUN!

8 years after, this is ME (deeper and more sensitive) and still with my BEE. ☺


Two parties do not share a relationship. GOD should be the center of it. Then, we will never go wrong…

Wonder how did we spend this day?

Celebration was simple yet meaningful. No fancy restaurant, no expensive gifts. We went to church and offered a thanks giving mass. That made this day complete. ☺

Dead Beat

I was in the office on time. I want to start my week RIGHT. Had a cup of coffee and a cig, turned on my Samsung laptop, launched my YM, mySingle and Outlook. Woo-hoo…53 emails in my inbox! This would definitely be a long day for me…and it was!

Two weeks ago, I kept on asking Joscel if Regional Headquarter (RHQ) guests will push through with their visit here in Philippines. I cannot get the answers.

Answers came too late…

It was a dreadful day! I was asked to present a powerpoint of someone else. It was hard! I was shaking and terrified that I might get embarrassed in front of these VIPs. (RHQ guest, President/CEO and VP) Oh well, I guess I was born to face “unexpected situations” from time to time. Things I always avoid happen. People I stay away from get closer and get into my nerves! *heart pounding fast, real fast!*

*convincing myself* Things happen for a reason. Things that are bound to happen will happen no matter what. *blah-blah-blah*

I feel drained and sick. I realized I was talking to my SPONGE, Xave. I missed him! I miss the times he makes me laugh my heart out. ☺ Now that he is not here, I have to speak with my new CONFIDANTE.

I need a good warm shower. Ciao!

Me, Myself and I

Time for MYSELF, one thing I can hardly do these days.

On weekdays, I’m extremely busy and working for Samsung would really demand much of my time. On weekends, I usually spend it at the farm (Bataan) or gimmick/poker nights with friends at the bar or in any friends’ house.

I want something different. I want to pamper myself. I highly deserve it! ☺

This is my day.

March 25, 930am: Stopped by Starbucks Libis for a cup of Café Mocha and ensaymada to go to start my day.

10am to 12 noon: Derma. Had my usual facial cleaning/treatment. I felt good all impurities on my face were removed.

Whole afternoon: Enormous bonding with my iBook! ☺ Break time was just during lunch and dinner. *hooked*

10pm to 12 midnight: SPA. While driving home and listening to songs from my iPod it felt so relaxed and delighted I achieved my goal. I’m ready to face the week to come. I felt so unexplainably rejuvenated.

Well, what a very clean Saturday! ☺

Known Identity

Now, my cutie flip-flops finally got its identity by the name of Gladiator-Inspired Flats.

As seen in Marie Clare magazine March ish:

cute printed ties

designer flats!

I've been PMS-ing since the other day. I think I deserve a good doze. Zzzzzzz...

Bag-a-book

TGIF!

It was a looong week for me. I’m dragging myself to work just to BE THERE and I hurry home to touch my iBook. ☺

I know that I am still a neophyte and yet I’m so hooked already. What more if I had explored all the programs already and maximize this fully? Oh no, I do not want to be a nerd! *hihihi*

How to avoid looking like a geek?

I spent my whole day in the office checking out some iBook bags and here are my choices:

1. CRUMPLER, an Australian brand: a option between Breakfast Buffer or Wee Bee (www.crumpler.com.au)

2. STM, an Aussie brand: preference between Small Alley or Small Loft (www.stmbags.com)

Hmm…friends, you have until April 1 to cast your votes! ☺

Wachamacalit?

What’s with me? I don’t know why I’m getting hooked with flats--- Havaianas (I’ve lost count already) and these very cool flats! Which is very timely for summer.


This comes with 5 interchangeable ankle ties/straps of different colors and I got it at P550 only! (the flats with 5 ties) What a great deal! =) I just don’t know what it’s called.

I didn’t go to work today to spend some “quality” time with my iBook *hehehe* and besides, I deserve a break! I just want to be at home.

Time for ice cream! GTG…

Summer thoughts

10 words to live by for summer
Sun. Beach. Tan. Cool drinks. Fun. Friends. Poker. Ice cream. Shades. Blog.

9 is the most number of
glasses of water one should drink during a hot summer.

8 things to pack in your summer tote
Swimsuit. Board shorts. Sun block. Tanning oil. Lip balm with SFP. Aviator Shades. iPod. Cellphone.

7 things to do before summer ends
Confession. Buy iBook (done). Out of town. Vacation. Take pictures. Tanning. Blog.

6 is the least number of…
swimsuits I currently have.

5 swimsuit brands that should take up your closet
Billabong. Roxy. Ripcurl. Pink belter. Roxy (again).

4 beauty essentials to beat the summer heat
Evian. Kiehl’s lip balm. Pantene hair conditioner. Body shop Olive body wash.

3 vacation spots to hit this summer
Boracay. Boracay. Boracay!

2 best brands for naughty frocks to frolic under the sun
Roxy. Quiksilver.

1 ultimate summer must-have
A great tan!

Apple of my Eyes ^^

Ta-daaaaaa!

I’m happy to be back and this time, I will TRY to be here as often as I can. Well, I need to. This Blogger has been my companion for sometime now and I want this to be a regular thing for me.

I had sleepless nights for a week now thinking about “this stuff” that I’ve been dreaming for the longest time but to no avail. I felt that there is no URGENT need for me to do so. Not until Samsung seriously implemented the security thing for our “tools”. Suddenly, I feel paralyzed!

God is so good!

I got my very brand new Apple iBook G4. Whoohooo! *big applause*

wow! excited!!! =D


mega pic talaga...dyahe pero funny! =)


Meet my new iBook fun club friends, a.k.a. “My MAREs”: Aileen, Lizette and Amby, who experienced the same intensity of restless nights and iBook High Fever like mine. *hahaha*

Mga Mare, enjoy your new babies ok? *wink*

P.S. My post looks kinda weird...some buttons are missing...hmm...will do better next time.

Miss Marc Faridah Bag

An addition to my wish list:


Tadaaaaa! Little Miss Marc by Marc Jacobs. So cutie!!!

Someone please tell me you have this and let me know where to get it here and how much.

Planner, anyone?

I was moved by this email I got from a friend…READ ON.

“The best gift anyone can give me this New Year is a planner. I like planners because I am a planner. I like thinking ahead. I like being prepared. I get a high from being on top of things. But some things are beyond planning. And life doesn’t always turn out as planned.

You don’t plan for a broken heart. You don’t plan for a failed business venture. You don’t plan for an adulterous husband. Or a wife who wants you out of her life. You don’t plan for an autistic child. You don’t plan for spinsterhood. You don’t plan for a lump in your breast.

You plan to be young forever. You plan to climb the corporate ladder. You plan to be rich and powerful. You plan to be acclaimed and successful. You plan to conquer the universe. You plan to fall in love --- and be loved forever.

You don’t plan to be sad. You don’t plan to be hurt. You don’t plan to be broke. You don’t plan to be betrayed. You don’t plan to be alone in this world.

You plan to be happy. You don’t plan to be shattered. Sometimes if you work hard enough, you can get what you want. But most times, what you want and what you get are two different things.

We, mortals, plan. But so does God in the heavens.

Sometimes, it is difficult to understand God’s plans especially when His plans are not in consonance with ours. Often, when God sends us crisis, we turn to Him in anger. True, we cannot choose the cross that God wishes us to carry, but we can carry that cross with courage knowing that God will never abandon us nor send something we cannot cope with.

Sometimes, God breaks our spirit to save our soul. Sometimes, He breaks our heard to make us whole. Sometimes, God sends us pain so we can be stronger. Sometimes, God sends us failure so we can be humble. Sometimes God sends us illness so we can take better care of ourselves. Sometimes, God takes everything away from us so we can learn the value of everything He gave us.

Make plans but understand that we live by God’s grace.”

FAKER!!!

Today marks the death of G. & T’s friendship (if I can really call it that way…) After receiving a message that I am UNREAL and BULL S**T, what does he expect? Of course, I got mad! **fuming mad!**

He didn’t know me that much. I can be his best friend but I can also be his worst enemy. I speak my mind. He started it, I MUST end it.

As much as possible, I do not want any regrets at all. I just can’t accept that all this time, he is still bitter; making “sumbat” of all the things he did for me. If he really finds me special, he doesn’t need to brag all his efforts and sacrifices to me. This shows his crystal clear insincerity!

I pity him. It will still take him years to be content and happy. Such a loser and faker!

Whew! Erase...erase...erase...I wish him well though…

Bag Hag

Ever slept miserable through the night, thinking about that bag you saw on the store window or magazine a couple of weeks ago? Well, I have.

When I was a kid, I’ve been addicted to purses: Hello Kitty, My Melody and other Sanrio stuffs, all in PINK! I started small and never thought I would grow up to be such a um, bag-a-holic!

Among my collections, meet my new babies:

LV Monogram Speedy 25
LV Monogram Pochette Wallet

I feel kinda guilty because these cost a fortune (for a bag) but hey, these are LIFETIME BAGS! Aside from being waterproof and scratch proof, the value appreciates. Much better than wasting my money on mobile phones that depreciates at a blink of an eye.

My Wish list:

Damier Papillon
Monogram Montsouris Medium
Epi Leather Petit Noe

Like friends, I go for QUALITY over quantity.