- a new cellphone
- a new bag (messenger/handbag)
- a new massage
- a weekend getaway (local hotels will do)
- a off-island trip (i’m planning on it right now, teehee) ***crossfingers
- a new running shoes
i’m on the upper-scale of my materialistic state of mind!
…just let me be 
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for a friend. just found out that her husband is cheating on her…with another friend. this is bull***t. if only i can be there with her right now and we’ll chase these bastards to hell. hang in there — this too shall pass and you’ll triumph over this. (((hugs)))
this is not regarding my previous post 
. i’m actually talking about the movie, finally…had the chance to watched, james finally agreed to watch it with me. he’s not into girly movies (duh). the last girly movie we watched together was the 27 dresses. after so much persuasion, he said yes. the movie is been out for two weeks, so i was afraid it’s just the two of us watching it. but there were actually few people watched it with us, whew. james can relate with few scenes in the movie, he would throw some glances at me or would sometimes poke me on the side when he sees some very similar moment, hahaha. that night, the purse that i had was quite big. prior going to the movie, we had to put gas on james’ car and we passed by mcdonald. their swiss, mushroom, onion quarter pounder is to die for. i had it yesterday and i just can’t get enough of it, it was really that good. well, anything with mushroom and cheese for me is good, i’m a sucker for this combination. we had two of those for to-go, and sits comfortably in my purse so we can take it at the movie (no outside food allowed…or so they say lol). i had ranch dipping sauce with it too…my killer combination. ranch is my sauce for everything (pizza, fries, chicken, mozzarella sticks). james knew i enjoyed the sandwich…he knew because i didn’t offer him some, bwahaha. for any sandwiches, i would eat at least half and give the rest to him. but not this time, and he noticed that. what completed the night, a cheesecake coldstone ice cream with brownie. full was understatement . we always get coldstone after movie because that is the last stall before the parking lot. i always look forward to that too because that’s the only time that we will get one. james and i are spontaneous with a lot of things that we do together. so i guess though we were so full that night, we still managed to gulped the love-it-size i would still consider it a great night sans the ice cream. it was an awesome night indeed…
good movie,
good food,
good company!
i think i have a ‘clearance’ and ‘sale’ syndrome, lol. have you ever had the feeling of excitement knowing that your favorite store is having a sale or new mark-down clearance? i was rushing to get out of class yesterday just to go to my favorite store. and the 10 minutes drive seems like forever. i was imagining the store while driving. it was lunch time when i got a call from one of the associates that they’re having a new markdown clearance sale. i couldn’t contain myself from excitement. i told her right away that ‘yes, i’ll be there as soon as my class is done’, hee. i bought this one nice shirt like two weeks ago for 50% off and i wanted to buy the other color but when i came back few days after, it was gone…all colors. but when i got there yesterday, lo and behold, they had another color and it was on sale for 70% off. i felt good for having it in another color, moreso for the additional discount…$17.40. the thing is, i don’t buy regular price items, never (aside from food). everything from linens, bathroom accessories, kitchen items, shoes, bags, especially clothes. when i go to the store, i go straight to the clearance items. even online shopping, clearance. and it must be at least 50% off haha. that’s just when it comes to myself, i get generous sometimes especially to james and my family. guilt feeling is less when it’s on sale or clearance, haha.
it’s friday and I DON’T HAVE DUTY!!!
lusting for this one:
just can’t justify it, darn. for now, it’ll be on my wish list and in my dreams. an impossible dream at that, hee.
***a damier will do, though.
photo credit: eluxury.com
1. Do you have Valentine’s Day plans? No plans in panticular, it’s anything goes. we would always dine out though. this time, we went to euro dining feeregalo at leo palace resort with my parents 
2. Do you buy a Valentine’s Day gift for someone special? i always do, for james. this time i got him an oakley juliet sunglasses. i would always received roses from him. but this time, i told him no flowers for me please. i passed that stage, i want something i can wear or use hahaha. we went to bcbg for guiltless purchase (just one nice top).
3. What, so far, was the happiest event of your life? everytime we surpassed misunderstanding. it just make life more meaningful.
4. What is the best job that you ever have had? my present job…i get to see places with james, all expense paid every three years hehe.
5. What would be your fantasy job? having my own boutique/store.
6. What would you think would be the worst job? working under the sun the whole day or working on a non-a/c place.
7. What foreign countries have you visited? US, canada, hong kong, japan, korea
8. What foreign country would be your fantasy trip? fiji, bahamas and UK
9. Since leaving your home growing up, how many places have you lived? 5
1. what is your occupation right now? – serving the country (support the troops–hooyah).
2. what color are your socks right now? – not wearing one.
3. what are you listening to right now? – akon freedom cd
4. last person you spoke to on the phone. – my sister khals, talking about taxes and bags (connection?)
5. how old are you today? – *ty five yo
6. what is your favorite sport to watch on TV? – boxing
7. what is your favorite drink? – raspberry ice tea
8. have you ever dyed your hair? – once
9. favorite food? – japanese
10. what is the last movie you watched? – the curious case of benjamin button
11. favorite day of the year? – holidays
12. how do you vent anger? – going behind the wheel and head to the mall for retail therapy
13. what was your favorite toy as a child? – clay pots
14. living arrangements? – close to family (compound)
15. what was the last thing that you cried about? – at a funeral
16. who is the friend you have had the longest? – childhood friends (matu and caria)
17. what did you do last night? – nursing a killer headache (migraine)
18. what are you most afraid of? – losing someone close to me
19. in how many areas of your country have you lived? – one
20. what is your favorite flower? – yellow rose
whenever i splurge on something big (bags, nice tops, gadgets), i try not to pull the tags, stickers and i keep it in it’s case and wrappers. i always have the thought of returning it. there is always the feeling of satisfaction that, if i return it…i triumphed over my sudden impulse of buying. it will take me some time to finally say ‘i’m keeping this’. and if i do, i will use it over and over again just so i can say ‘i deserved this’. hahaha…no, i’m not psyching my self again for something big. nooo!
may the simple joys of the season fills your home and hearts with happiness.
happy holidays from my family to yours!
james and lea
happy birthday MA!
happy birthday MA!
when i need someone
to pull me through
i always know
that i have you!
thank you for everything that you do,
thank you for being you,
thank you because you are our mom!
thank God because He gave us a wonderful mom!
happy birthday
out of words!
thus, all picture posts from below
need to get back on the groove!
i’ll blog about it later. for the meantime, here are some pictures:
on our way to pampanga.
baguio the next day.
d' fort comedy bar (tipsy)
our group with the queens of the night (bar)
next day - burnham park!
souvenirs (read: walis tambo)
next day - makati renaissance hotel with ma!
sentro rest at greenbelt with kom boy and bukil!
starbucks at greenbelt
greenbelt 5 - all the stores are still closed 
few hours before flying back to guam - gastronomic indulgence of food at dampa!
it was short, tiring but we’ve done so much more than when we would stay for two weeks. side kwento…our stay at renaissance hotel was worth every penny that we paid and it’s worth a separate blog entry. will post it soon
Harbour by night
we arrive on a sunday at 1500. liberty was called at 1800, but lo and behold, we were anchored out so we have to take the speed boat just to get to the pier. first night out was to go to wanchai to this filipino restaurant (how ironic noh, filipino food in hong kong – but food was yummy). checked out some girly bars (i’ve never seen so many buy-me-drink girls, as such. but go figured, it was sunday when we got there).
dinner with the flip side
the next day was spent at the ocean park…it was a disaster. don’t get me wrong, the place was nice but it was more like a mandatory fun for us. i was forced to sign up for that tour, hehe. it was scorching hot on that day, now that made it worse. i was sweating the whole time that explains – me stripping down to my tank top (eeeeewww).
kung fu panda move
kung fu panda head band
Cable ride with my friend chu-chi
the next day was duty day for me, so no lakwatsa
wednesday – the most awaited day! bukil is arriving from pinas…my lakwatsa buddy, hehehe. i got to the central station at 0900. her flight arrives at 1000. i took the airport express, i braved myself on this one (no details here, sorry). i was tired, starving and worried that buks might get there before me. i had time to spare when i finally got there, so i had the chance to grab a breakfast. she made it to hong kong, it was her first time to ever ride a plane. we stayed at ramada hotel in kowloon. our room was really nice, especially the bathroom . our reservation was for three days and two nights, but we barely stayed there.
Ramada Hotel
we were out the whole time, hopping from one train to another. we’ve been to all places noted on our tour guide book except for disneyland. i wasn’t excited for it, sorry buks . our octopus cards were abused, hehe. all kinds of transportation too – taxi, regular bus, double-decker bus, train and ferry. below are some pictures:
Bus ride with buks!
Stanley Market
Ferry Ride
Central Train Station
On our way to Mongkok
Lost in the city
(random things)
- jason mraz “i’m yours” song (paos na sya bec i’ve been playing it over and over and over again )
- mango iced-tea (or i’ll settle for the green-tea-to-go mango mandarin fix)
- mcdonald’s hazelnut coffee (true…no starbucks in guam, bummer) or mr. brown coffee in can, hee!
- movies (james ans i been hitting the movie theatre since we’ve moved back to guam-i guess because it’s way cheaper here than back in the states, bwahahaha)
- pizza and ranch dressing (and everyone else that eats with me-impluwensya!)
- bloghopping
- online shopping (clearance items lang po – for james)
ciao bellas!
1. What do you want for your birthday?
:: weekend get-away.
2. Who will be your next kiss?
:: batuts.
3. When was the last time you went to the mall?
:: 4 days ago.
4. Are you wearing socks right now?
:: double socks.
5. How did you spend your summer?
:: where i’m at, it’s summer all year round lol.
6. Have you been to the cinema in the last 5 days?
:: no, been wanting to. there’s a lot of good movies out there, just don’t have time to go.
7. What was the last thing you had to drink?
:: grapefruit juice.
8. What are you wearing right now?
:: coverall.
9. What was your last purchase?
:: lucky brand shirt.
10. What was the last food you ate?
:: two over medium eggs.
11. Who would be the person you would call if you were up in the middle of the night and couldn’t sleep?
:: khals.
12. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
:: yes, #9.
13. Do you have a pet?
:: yes.
14. What made you laugh in the last 5 days?
:: my mom and dad’d conversation about pokwang…they couldn’t get her name correctly, lol.
15. If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?
:: manila
16. What is the last thing you purchased online?
:: stuff from hollister.
17. One thing you hate about yourself?
:: P-R-O-C-A-S-T-I-N-A-T-O-R (big time).
18. Do you miss anyone?
:: yes…YUREE .
19. What are your plans for the day?
:: work on my quals.
20. Last person you msg’d?
:: otay and tuti
21. Ever went to a camp?
:: yes…not until high scholl. elementary years, my mom wont let me go…but most of my classmates did. i was devastated, hehe.
22. Are you a good student in school?
:: so-so on my younger years, better when i was in college.
23. What do you know about the (your) future?
:: i live on a daily basis, hehe…but open for whatever the future brings me.
24. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne?
:: never.
25. Where is/are your best friend/s right now?
:: london and pinas.
what time do you usually wake up?
0500 on monday, wednesday and friday – for enduring pt at 0615. always before 0600, regardless what day of the week. i can never stay late, even if i want to unless i had nyquil the night before, hehe.
what’s the first thing you do?
watch news for a few minutes and straight to the bathroom.
breakfast?
bagel and some fruits on workdays or egg white omelette ( healthy eating, huh) and on weekends, fried rice and bbq or taho and buko pandan juice from flea market
do you go to work/school?
i go to work, 12 more years and that’s it hahaha.
do you like it?
i do…i really do…i want to love it too!
if you stay at home, what do you do all day?
do the laundry, cook, mop the floor, change linens and snack all day .
when’s lunch and what you eatin’?
lunch at work is 1130 – 1230, food varies everyday, it’s not always good.
what time do you get home from work/school?
between 1500 to 1630 – most of the time it’s the latter .
what do you do?
jack of all trades – health care provider.
dinner: when and what?
around 7pm – what? we eat real food when mom is with us. if it’s just me and tuts, anything will do. we dine out most of the time.
what do you do to unwind?
(window) shopping, dine-out and drive around with tuts. or me time – long shower, clean linens and a good book or magazine to read with soft pillows and cool ac.
what’s your favorite part of the day?
towards lunch time – i’m not a morning person, i don’t like myself and you would want to stay away from me, hehehe.
who’s your favorite person to interact with?
my husband!
when’s bedtime?
i go to bed at around 930 pm and would fall asleep an hour later, at the most.
who’s bedtime with?
si tuts!
feel free to snag folks!
what do you do?
me, it’s either one or all of the following:
- i surf and bloghop on the net until my eyes are about to pop
- play the domesticated part of me…change linens, turn the house around, cook healthy food, clean the bathrooms and spray disinfectant to the last drop.
- watch reality show marathon on mtv or vh1 channels.
- pig-out til my tummy bulges to an enormous size.
- window shop on the internet.
but i can never put myself to sleep.
mindless chatters…i’m bored
i’m home alone!!!
over the course of almost a month of sailing, i have lost 11 pounds…yes, E-L-E-V-E-N pounds. albeit the rice for sushi, curry and beef bowl and the different pastries that japan offers. liberty calls means miles of walking, going through alleys for yakitoris, floors and floors of hundred-yen stores and convenience stores that offers varieties of yummy drinks and snacks. i have lived for four years in japan before. during these recent ten days visit, memories came rushing back to me. i missed it so bad…that i wouldn’t mind going back again, and again and again. food may prevail but that’s not what it’s all about…i miss the custom, surroundings, the experience and the people. i had wish to stay longer, if only james is not waiting for me back home…i wished he was with me to experience it all over again. going back to the weight loss , it was from regular (read: daily) exercise, no rice during underway ( they only served uncle ben’s rice, i heart jasmin rice), fruits for breakfast and salad for lunch. that’s not all to it…sailing means sea-sick, that spells out P-U-K-I-N-G the entire time on our way back to guam . i am now officially a green-goblin…bwahahaha! i know as soon as i set my foot home, i’m gaining it all back. syutik, i hope discipline comes in handy when i need it most .
for crying out loud, weeks have passed since my last ‘mediatation’ on this blog…and still no updates. i cannot promise myself to update this more often…because i know for sure it’s not happening. i miss my blogspot adrenalin, where i used to post at least 4 times a week. things have been changing a lot, that deserve a spot on this blog i believed. but it never made it here. special occasions have passed, we’ve moved, i bought and lose some stuff, but i was stale as a fish…no posts. let me just try my best to document most of it, to my benefit of course. ciao, bella!!!
