Ever watch the show So You Think You Can Dance?
Last night while having dinner with Steve and Fey, we were watching the show. It really amazes me how gutsy these people are! I have to say there are those who are truly talented and really know how to move. And then there are those that are…uh…how shall I put it… plain horrible. I admire them for trying but maaannn… one guy was dressed in a very weird costume and basically stomped his feet through his audition. What were you thinking? One girl proudly said she had been training for 15 years and when she got on stage, everyone said she was horrendous. She didn’t know how to dance. At all.
I would understand if it were the first season when people didn’t know yet what to expect and were auditioning for the show but if you followed the previous season and you know damn well how difficult the competition is and who you are up against, wouldn’t you be more prepared? Wouldn’t you choreograph something that would compete with the top 20 finalists of the previous season? I would think so.
At least I can admire them for trying and going for what they want. One thing’s for sure, it was fun watching the whole thing.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Professionalism
Most days I hate having to train clients. But then once in awhile I’m fortunate to get someone who is not only nice and smart but also makes my job so much easier by being generally pleasant and professional. You would think most professionals would have a certain level of professionalism but professionalism is apparently not a common characteristic even with individuals who attended reputable schools and hold such high professions. It always surprises me when I speak to a CEO or a president who is rude and very unprofessional. How do they manage to keep their businesses running I wonder?
People often forget that the only way the other person is ever going to know you is through the sound of your voice over the phone or through your e-mails. They will not spend weekends with you nor be able to witness all the other things you do. So sometimes, that one phone call or that one e-mail you send is all the impression they are ever going to get. It’s your only shot to a giving a good first impression. Regardless of what position you hold within your company, it does NOT and will NEVER be an excuse for your bad attitude.
How often do I find myself either working with or talking to someone who’s obviously had a rough day and is not in the most pleasant of moods? I do understand how difficult it is to do your job being in such a bad state. But being a true professional means leaving your personal problems at the door and putting on your best “work attitude” just as you should leave your work issues at the door when you come home. The entire office does not need to suffer just because you had a bad night. It does not give you the right to yell or be rude to the people around you. If you can’t smile, at least be polite. Be mindful of the people around you who also have personal issues to deal with but come to work not only delivering a good job but also displays the right kind of attitude. True, there are people who are very annoying and who really try your patience but always, ALWAYS try your best to be professional. Try your best to smile, remember to say “please” and “thank you”, be polite, maintain a positive attitude and if you are ever on the phone or writing an e-mail be mindful of the tone you are using.
How easy it is for us to forget that we are dealing with others who are also making a living for themselves, who also have lives to live and personal issues to deal with. How hard is it to do your job and try your best to make someone’s else job easier?
People often forget that the only way the other person is ever going to know you is through the sound of your voice over the phone or through your e-mails. They will not spend weekends with you nor be able to witness all the other things you do. So sometimes, that one phone call or that one e-mail you send is all the impression they are ever going to get. It’s your only shot to a giving a good first impression. Regardless of what position you hold within your company, it does NOT and will NEVER be an excuse for your bad attitude.
How often do I find myself either working with or talking to someone who’s obviously had a rough day and is not in the most pleasant of moods? I do understand how difficult it is to do your job being in such a bad state. But being a true professional means leaving your personal problems at the door and putting on your best “work attitude” just as you should leave your work issues at the door when you come home. The entire office does not need to suffer just because you had a bad night. It does not give you the right to yell or be rude to the people around you. If you can’t smile, at least be polite. Be mindful of the people around you who also have personal issues to deal with but come to work not only delivering a good job but also displays the right kind of attitude. True, there are people who are very annoying and who really try your patience but always, ALWAYS try your best to be professional. Try your best to smile, remember to say “please” and “thank you”, be polite, maintain a positive attitude and if you are ever on the phone or writing an e-mail be mindful of the tone you are using.
How easy it is for us to forget that we are dealing with others who are also making a living for themselves, who also have lives to live and personal issues to deal with. How hard is it to do your job and try your best to make someone’s else job easier?
Rant
What do you do when you come across a person who clearly WILL NOT and WILL NEVER admit she is wrong? Do you fight back until every bit of muscle on you begins to shake? Or do you simply bite your tongue and let it slide?
In the situation I was in this afternoon, I should’ve kept my mouth shut and let it slide. I was asked a question to which I gave an honest answer according to how I know it is. Plain and simple. But no, she insists she is right and goes on to make a mess out of things. Things I do not need to worry or think about and could care less to be honest. This is the part where I normally break down into fits of anger and start tearing up because I am clearly upset. But sometime ago I have decided that there are things which are simply not worth my time and that I should accept the fact that there will always be people who simply are a certain way and there’s nothing I can do about it. Perhaps one day it will bite them in the a**. I sure hope so.
In the situation I was in this afternoon, I should’ve kept my mouth shut and let it slide. I was asked a question to which I gave an honest answer according to how I know it is. Plain and simple. But no, she insists she is right and goes on to make a mess out of things. Things I do not need to worry or think about and could care less to be honest. This is the part where I normally break down into fits of anger and start tearing up because I am clearly upset. But sometime ago I have decided that there are things which are simply not worth my time and that I should accept the fact that there will always be people who simply are a certain way and there’s nothing I can do about it. Perhaps one day it will bite them in the a**. I sure hope so.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Linked to Multiply!
This morning I checked my Multiply Site and was surprised to find out that the automatic importing feature actually works! The last time I logged in, I was trying to set it up in such a way that when I post in my blogger account, it would automatically import it to Multiply. I thought it didn’t work since I didn’t see the posts but it actually did! Now I’m even more motivated to maintain my Multiply Site since I know I can keep posting here and it will update my Multiply blog right away! Kewl.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Victoria Day
Victoria Day, Steve and I decided to go to James Gardens since it was beautiful out. We were lucky enough to find a parking spot when we got there. It was really nice. We had brought a blanket with us to sit on, some chips and bottles of water. I’ve never been there before and niether has Steve so we decided we’d walk around and see the place a bit. We didn’t really know where we were going so we just kept on walking.
We were hoping to see some interesting animals like a beaver or maybe a frog. Frogs are common in the Philippines (you see one almost everytime it rains) but I’ve never seen one here in Canada. Of course I’ve never seen a beaver either so I really wanted to see it. Unfortunately, we don’t think you can find one in James Gardens. We saw a few interesting birds including a red cardinal which I wanted to take a picture of but I was far too busy trying to take a picture of the chipmunks. I’ve never seen a chipmunk before so imagine how excited I was to see not one but two! Someone had left nuts along the wooden fence which we guessed were meant for the birds to eat but the chipmunks were having a go at it. They’re so cute! I didn’t know they were tiny and very agile. Their cheeks were so round and I really wanted to touch it. Take a look!
We were hoping to see some interesting animals like a beaver or maybe a frog. Frogs are common in the Philippines (you see one almost everytime it rains) but I’ve never seen one here in Canada. Of course I’ve never seen a beaver either so I really wanted to see it. Unfortunately, we don’t think you can find one in James Gardens. We saw a few interesting birds including a red cardinal which I wanted to take a picture of but I was far too busy trying to take a picture of the chipmunks. I’ve never seen a chipmunk before so imagine how excited I was to see not one but two! Someone had left nuts along the wooden fence which we guessed were meant for the birds to eat but the chipmunks were having a go at it. They’re so cute! I didn’t know they were tiny and very agile. Their cheeks were so round and I really wanted to touch it. Take a look!
The cutest little thing ever! After walking around for awhile, we got tired and decided to head back and find a clear spot to lie on our blanket. We ate a few chips, drank water and just laid down under the warmth of the sun. It was such a nice day.
Later that night we went to the Ontario Place to watch the fireworks but I forgot to take pictures! It was nice too and we got there just in time. Had we been a few minutes late, we would've missed the entire thing. It was a nice day altogether... I even had an opportunity to take a nap in the afternoon. Such a great day.
H's Big Event
The long weekend went by in a blur. H’s wedding was simple but nice and Steve and I spent most of our time listening to the guy beside us who couldn’t stop talking. He was nice and so were the other people in our table but Steve was pretty tired and was really hoping for a quiet evening. Poor guy.
We forgot to bring a camera so we ended up using my camera phone to take a few pictures and pretty much relied on others to take pictures for us. H’s little sister was having way too much fun with the disposable cameras on each table and was taking pictures of anything and everything. She took one of me and I can only hope it’s a decent shot. After all she was aiming at uh… my..uh.. chest. Little kids should never be allowed to play with disposable cameras and take pictures of unassuming guests.
There was a cute little boy who was in a very happy mood and was playing, running and rolling on the floor a lot. Whatever that little boy had to drink was pure energy in a bottle. One thing’s for sure, he’ll be fast asleep by the time he gets home.
We danced to a few songs which I thought was pretty nice. All in all, it was good but I was dead tired by the time I got home.
We forgot to bring a camera so we ended up using my camera phone to take a few pictures and pretty much relied on others to take pictures for us. H’s little sister was having way too much fun with the disposable cameras on each table and was taking pictures of anything and everything. She took one of me and I can only hope it’s a decent shot. After all she was aiming at uh… my..uh.. chest. Little kids should never be allowed to play with disposable cameras and take pictures of unassuming guests.
There was a cute little boy who was in a very happy mood and was playing, running and rolling on the floor a lot. Whatever that little boy had to drink was pure energy in a bottle. One thing’s for sure, he’ll be fast asleep by the time he gets home.
We danced to a few songs which I thought was pretty nice. All in all, it was good but I was dead tired by the time I got home.
Bummer.
Too bad the tickets for the Maroon 5 concert were sold out. They should’ve done it at the ACC instead. Bigger venue would’ve meant more seats and more seats would’ve meant more tickets and more tickets would’ve meant me going to a Maroon 5 concert.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Me Wishes
I wish I didn’t have to work today and still get paid…
In fact I wish I don’t ever have to work and still be able to afford all the things I want.
If only it were that easy…
I wish.
In fact I wish I don’t ever have to work and still be able to afford all the things I want.
If only it were that easy…
I wish.
Dress Stress
After much searching, I finally found a dress to wear to the weddings I’m attending in the next couple of weekends. It’s so hard to find one that fits me well… too long, to wide, to tight, too expensive… and everytime something comes up where I have to wear a dress, I can’t say I’m too thrilled with the idea.
I love wearing dresses just as much as wearing jeans. It’s finding the right dress that makes the whole thing so unappealing. I have to start looking for a dress to wear atleast a week before the event just so I have enough time to go around. There are stores where it’s easy to find a dress that would fit me but they’re freakin’ expensive. I just don’t think it’s worth spending over $400 for a dress I’m going to wear once… maybe twice. If it were a really big event then maybe I’d consider it. But otherwise, I’d rather look for something that’s nice and not too pricy.
Maybe I should buy a dress everytime I see one that fits me and is within my budget and just keep it until I need one. That way if something does come up, I can just pull one out of my closet.
I love wearing dresses just as much as wearing jeans. It’s finding the right dress that makes the whole thing so unappealing. I have to start looking for a dress to wear atleast a week before the event just so I have enough time to go around. There are stores where it’s easy to find a dress that would fit me but they’re freakin’ expensive. I just don’t think it’s worth spending over $400 for a dress I’m going to wear once… maybe twice. If it were a really big event then maybe I’d consider it. But otherwise, I’d rather look for something that’s nice and not too pricy.
Maybe I should buy a dress everytime I see one that fits me and is within my budget and just keep it until I need one. That way if something does come up, I can just pull one out of my closet.
Top 10 Most Bizarre Foods
Yey Friday!!
I came across another interesting article on MSN this morning. Click here to read it.
I'm familiar with some of them although the only one I've ever eaten out of the 10 as it is, is Durian. A couple of them I think I've also eaten although not exactly with the same ingredients.
1. Durian
Location - Pinang, Malaysia
An extremely odoriferous (some would say noxious) fruit with custard-like flesh. Native to Malaysia, the oblong, thorny fruit can be deep fried, formed into cake and candy, or made into flavorings for ice cream, beverages, and other food items. Durian is considered a delicacy in some parts of Malaysia, and has been known to sell for $50 (U.S.) for one fruit. Many people love the taste of durian, but its powerful aroma is so offensive to some that airplanes, trains, and buses often prohibit the fruit in passenger areas.
I had no idea Durian originated in Malaysia. We have it in the Philippines too although I only eat it as a fruit and I don't really like it as an ice cream flavor or anything else. I have to agree, it does smell bad but man, it tastes good!
2. K'lia
Location - Marrakech, MoroccoAlso spelled khlea, this meat (usually lamb) is salted, dried, and preserved in its own fat. A traditional specialty of Morocco, k'lia is often served with lentils and spices at the outdoor market, Djemma al Fna in Marrakech, Morocco.
I don't think I'll like it. I'm not so huge on Lamb.
3. Mangrove Worms
Location - Palawan, Philippines
Worms that live off dead wood pulp. Eaten raw. Popular in Sabang Beach in the Philippines, these long, slimy worms are said to be high in iron and taste similar to oysters.
I have to ask, WHY? Why oh why? I wouldn't eat it even if it did taste like Oysters. I wouldn't eat it if my life depended on it! They're worms that live off dead wood pulp people! The first person to ever try it must have been extremely desperate.
4. Callos
Location - Taberna de Antonio Sanchez in Madrid, Spain
A casserole made with blood sausage and tripe, which comes from the intestines of various domestic animals. This dish is popular in Taberna de Antonio Sanchez in Madrid, Spain, where it is often served as tapas, small dishes designed for sharing.
My grandma makes this although slightly different. Not too sure if she makes it with blood sausage (whatever that is). Would I eat it? I think I already have... I knew it, sometimes ignorance is bliss.
5. Coconut Grubs
Location - Coca, Ecuador
Larvae that live in dead palm trees. Zimmern tried the dish in the home of a member of the Pilche community in the Amazon rain forest.
One word: Larvae. Can I just say yuck?
6. Menudo
Location - Motes de la Magdalena in Quito, EcuadorSoup made with tripe and beef hearts. This soup is also popular in Mexico, where it began as a peasant dish. Menudo in Mexico can refer to "raw stomach meat" as well as the stew. The recipe for menudo varies in different regions of Latin America.
My mum makes this at home although differently. Mum makes it with pork instead so no harm there! No strange, disgusting ingredients either.. just pork, green peppers, potatoes and green peas i think. Whew!
7. Goose Intestines on Bean Sprouts - Goose guts.
Location - New York's Chinatown
Served at Congee, a restaurant in New York City's Chinatown. Goose intestines are not uncommon fare in China, but then again, neither are duck feet or frogs.
Stick with chicken. I personally don't eat goose, duck nor frogs. I've heard it tastes really good but I just can't. eat. it.
8. Nutria in Sauce Piquant - a large semiaquatic rodent.
Location - Morgan City, Lousiana
Eaten in the home of a trapper in the bayou in Morgan City, Lousiana. Dining on nutria is not for the faint of heart. The rodents resemble large rats with bright orange incisors. Still, the nutria is probably safer on your plate than alive in your yard—the animals are a host for a nematode parasite that can infect human skin. Yummy!
Um... yeah.. sure.. excuse me while I go vomit.
9. Soup No. 5 (Yes, that's the real name)
Location - Balaw Balaw in Luzon, Philippines
Soup made from the back and testicles of a cow is eaten at Balaw Balaw in Luzon, Philippines. In the United States, cow testicles are also sometimes referred to as "Rocky Mountain oysters" and can be prepared in a batter and then fried in oil and eaten with hot sauce.
"Rocky Mountain Oysters"... funny. No thanks!
10. Haggis - Assorted sheep parts mixed with oatmeal and stuffed into a sheep stomach.
Location - Edinburgh, Scotland
This traditional Scottish dish was originally a common peasant meal, but can now be found in grocery stores year round all over Scotland and other areas of the United Kingdom.
Let's go take out some Chinese instead..
Maybe the foods mentioned above aren't as bad as they seem. I mean, it's different when the recipe is written down as opposed to seeing the finished product. Although I have to ask, the people who first tried/made these dishes... why? Was there a lack of food that they started eating whatever they could find??
I came across another interesting article on MSN this morning. Click here to read it.
I'm familiar with some of them although the only one I've ever eaten out of the 10 as it is, is Durian. A couple of them I think I've also eaten although not exactly with the same ingredients.
1. Durian
Location - Pinang, Malaysia
An extremely odoriferous (some would say noxious) fruit with custard-like flesh. Native to Malaysia, the oblong, thorny fruit can be deep fried, formed into cake and candy, or made into flavorings for ice cream, beverages, and other food items. Durian is considered a delicacy in some parts of Malaysia, and has been known to sell for $50 (U.S.) for one fruit. Many people love the taste of durian, but its powerful aroma is so offensive to some that airplanes, trains, and buses often prohibit the fruit in passenger areas.
I had no idea Durian originated in Malaysia. We have it in the Philippines too although I only eat it as a fruit and I don't really like it as an ice cream flavor or anything else. I have to agree, it does smell bad but man, it tastes good!
2. K'lia
Location - Marrakech, MoroccoAlso spelled khlea, this meat (usually lamb) is salted, dried, and preserved in its own fat. A traditional specialty of Morocco, k'lia is often served with lentils and spices at the outdoor market, Djemma al Fna in Marrakech, Morocco.
I don't think I'll like it. I'm not so huge on Lamb.
3. Mangrove Worms
Location - Palawan, Philippines
Worms that live off dead wood pulp. Eaten raw. Popular in Sabang Beach in the Philippines, these long, slimy worms are said to be high in iron and taste similar to oysters.
I have to ask, WHY? Why oh why? I wouldn't eat it even if it did taste like Oysters. I wouldn't eat it if my life depended on it! They're worms that live off dead wood pulp people! The first person to ever try it must have been extremely desperate.
4. Callos
Location - Taberna de Antonio Sanchez in Madrid, Spain
A casserole made with blood sausage and tripe, which comes from the intestines of various domestic animals. This dish is popular in Taberna de Antonio Sanchez in Madrid, Spain, where it is often served as tapas, small dishes designed for sharing.
My grandma makes this although slightly different. Not too sure if she makes it with blood sausage (whatever that is). Would I eat it? I think I already have... I knew it, sometimes ignorance is bliss.
5. Coconut Grubs
Location - Coca, Ecuador
Larvae that live in dead palm trees. Zimmern tried the dish in the home of a member of the Pilche community in the Amazon rain forest.
One word: Larvae. Can I just say yuck?
6. Menudo
Location - Motes de la Magdalena in Quito, EcuadorSoup made with tripe and beef hearts. This soup is also popular in Mexico, where it began as a peasant dish. Menudo in Mexico can refer to "raw stomach meat" as well as the stew. The recipe for menudo varies in different regions of Latin America.
My mum makes this at home although differently. Mum makes it with pork instead so no harm there! No strange, disgusting ingredients either.. just pork, green peppers, potatoes and green peas i think. Whew!
7. Goose Intestines on Bean Sprouts - Goose guts.
Location - New York's Chinatown
Served at Congee, a restaurant in New York City's Chinatown. Goose intestines are not uncommon fare in China, but then again, neither are duck feet or frogs.
Stick with chicken. I personally don't eat goose, duck nor frogs. I've heard it tastes really good but I just can't. eat. it.
8. Nutria in Sauce Piquant - a large semiaquatic rodent.
Location - Morgan City, Lousiana
Eaten in the home of a trapper in the bayou in Morgan City, Lousiana. Dining on nutria is not for the faint of heart. The rodents resemble large rats with bright orange incisors. Still, the nutria is probably safer on your plate than alive in your yard—the animals are a host for a nematode parasite that can infect human skin. Yummy!
Um... yeah.. sure.. excuse me while I go vomit.
9. Soup No. 5 (Yes, that's the real name)
Location - Balaw Balaw in Luzon, Philippines
Soup made from the back and testicles of a cow is eaten at Balaw Balaw in Luzon, Philippines. In the United States, cow testicles are also sometimes referred to as "Rocky Mountain oysters" and can be prepared in a batter and then fried in oil and eaten with hot sauce.
"Rocky Mountain Oysters"... funny. No thanks!
10. Haggis - Assorted sheep parts mixed with oatmeal and stuffed into a sheep stomach.
Location - Edinburgh, Scotland
This traditional Scottish dish was originally a common peasant meal, but can now be found in grocery stores year round all over Scotland and other areas of the United Kingdom.
Let's go take out some Chinese instead..
Maybe the foods mentioned above aren't as bad as they seem. I mean, it's different when the recipe is written down as opposed to seeing the finished product. Although I have to ask, the people who first tried/made these dishes... why? Was there a lack of food that they started eating whatever they could find??
Huh?
I was trying to type blogger.com into my web browser to go to my blogger page and accidentally typed in blogger.ca and viola! It took me Google! WHY??
No point to this post really... I just wanted to tell you. LOL.
No point to this post really... I just wanted to tell you. LOL.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Happy note on "Happy Slip"
I recently came across an interesting website: Happy Slip!
I love how she imitates her parents and her aunt. It’s so funny! JR and I were watching some of her videos on YouTube the other night and we couldn’t help but laugh because we can relate! She’s so entertaining to watch. JR said that fellow Filipinos would find them funny more than others but I don’t think so. I mean there are people of different nationalities who gave good comments too. I haven’t had the chance to browse all of her videos on YouTube but among my faves are:
Help
Peelings
Morning Meest
YouChoob
Mixed Nuts
Home
Pinoy and proud! It’s always nice to find Filipinos who despite growing up outside the country still retains their values and still recognizes their roots.
I love how she imitates her parents and her aunt. It’s so funny! JR and I were watching some of her videos on YouTube the other night and we couldn’t help but laugh because we can relate! She’s so entertaining to watch. JR said that fellow Filipinos would find them funny more than others but I don’t think so. I mean there are people of different nationalities who gave good comments too. I haven’t had the chance to browse all of her videos on YouTube but among my faves are:
Help
Peelings
Morning Meest
YouChoob
Mixed Nuts
Home
Pinoy and proud! It’s always nice to find Filipinos who despite growing up outside the country still retains their values and still recognizes their roots.
Take Me Home
I’ve done my time in this crazy world
What trails have I left behind?
No matter what I’ve done
I know I can always come home
So take me home
From the beach to the bay
Take me home to good old Cambridge way
Take me home
Coz there’s nowhere else I’d rather be
Than to come back to the place that made me me
I’m coming home
When I see this world
And all it has to offer
I know I’ll stand amazed
No matter what I see
I know there’s just no place like home
So take me home
From the beach to the bay
Take me home to good old Cambridge way
Take me home
Coz there’s no where else id rather be
Than to come back to the place that made me me
I’m coming home
I’m coming home
No matter what road I take
It never feels quite the same
Yet it’s all the same
So here I am another night
I can’t ignore you sixty-four
You bring me more than words can say
You bring me home
So take me home
From the beach to the bay
Take me home to good old Cambridge way
Take me home
Coz there’s no where else id rather be
Than to come back to the place that made me me
Coz there’s no where in this world I’d rather be
I’m coming home
I’m coming home
What trails have I left behind?
No matter what I’ve done
I know I can always come home
So take me home
From the beach to the bay
Take me home to good old Cambridge way
Take me home
Coz there’s nowhere else I’d rather be
Than to come back to the place that made me me
I’m coming home
When I see this world
And all it has to offer
I know I’ll stand amazed
No matter what I see
I know there’s just no place like home
So take me home
From the beach to the bay
Take me home to good old Cambridge way
Take me home
Coz there’s no where else id rather be
Than to come back to the place that made me me
I’m coming home
I’m coming home
No matter what road I take
It never feels quite the same
Yet it’s all the same
So here I am another night
I can’t ignore you sixty-four
You bring me more than words can say
You bring me home
So take me home
From the beach to the bay
Take me home to good old Cambridge way
Take me home
Coz there’s no where else id rather be
Than to come back to the place that made me me
Coz there’s no where in this world I’d rather be
I’m coming home
I’m coming home
Home
Josh Verdes
I found this song from a website I was browsing and happened to like it a lot.
Layout Change
Yup, I changed my layout again.
See, this is what happens when I have a bit of free time on my hand. I end up playing with my page and re-doing the whole thing. It’s really fun playing with it though. There are so many different things I can do with it… I just have to be patient enough to read through the code and make changes to it slowly.
I’ll probably be changing this again after awhile… LOL
See, this is what happens when I have a bit of free time on my hand. I end up playing with my page and re-doing the whole thing. It’s really fun playing with it though. There are so many different things I can do with it… I just have to be patient enough to read through the code and make changes to it slowly.
I’ll probably be changing this again after awhile… LOL
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
You think it's healthy?
Read this Healthy Habits That Aren't
It certainly seems like everyday people are learning new things that contradict former “beliefs”. I would say former “studies” but now when I think about it, how many of these so-called “studies” were actually performed?
Peanuts cause Acne, Coffee’s bad for you… do this, avoid that, this is good, that’s bad… where do I even begin?
And as soon as you decide to follow these “health” advisories and when you’ve been following them for quite sometime, a health bulletin or another study will come out contradicting whatever it was they said before which just makes it all the more confusing.
Maybe I should be more conscious about my health. Sometimes though eating healthy takes the fun out of it. If I had to choose between a regular health bar and a chocolate coated one, I’d choose the chocolate coated bar.
Maybe I’ll feel different when I get older.
It certainly seems like everyday people are learning new things that contradict former “beliefs”. I would say former “studies” but now when I think about it, how many of these so-called “studies” were actually performed?
Peanuts cause Acne, Coffee’s bad for you… do this, avoid that, this is good, that’s bad… where do I even begin?
And as soon as you decide to follow these “health” advisories and when you’ve been following them for quite sometime, a health bulletin or another study will come out contradicting whatever it was they said before which just makes it all the more confusing.
Maybe I should be more conscious about my health. Sometimes though eating healthy takes the fun out of it. If I had to choose between a regular health bar and a chocolate coated one, I’d choose the chocolate coated bar.
Maybe I’ll feel different when I get older.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Google Me
I googled my name out of curiosity and none of the first 2 pages were me and I didn’t bother looking at all the other pages. I was just surprised to see that most of them are in the medicine field. None of the results I saw were remotely interesting but it was interesting to know how many people have the same name as me. I wonder if I’ll ever meet anyone of them in my lifetime.
Yesterday I was posting about how glad I was that I didn’t have any full-day training sessions this week. Now it seems I have a few meetings that might be difficult. I guess one easy week is asking for too much. I shouldn’t have said anything. Eck.
Living in a country that’s normally very dry sure makes me notice humidity so much more. Even though it’s only 28 degrees outside, it sure feels like it’s 30. I’m not complaining about the heat because I like it. But it feels a bit uncomfortable with the humidity. Feels like all my clothes are sticking to my skin. This is the type of weather where all I wanna do is jump in the shower.
A few things I need to do after work today and I really hope I get to do all of them.
Yesterday I was posting about how glad I was that I didn’t have any full-day training sessions this week. Now it seems I have a few meetings that might be difficult. I guess one easy week is asking for too much. I shouldn’t have said anything. Eck.
Living in a country that’s normally very dry sure makes me notice humidity so much more. Even though it’s only 28 degrees outside, it sure feels like it’s 30. I’m not complaining about the heat because I like it. But it feels a bit uncomfortable with the humidity. Feels like all my clothes are sticking to my skin. This is the type of weather where all I wanna do is jump in the shower.
A few things I need to do after work today and I really hope I get to do all of them.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Rambling (again)
I just have to survive this week and then it’s the long weekend! Yay! I don’t really know what the fuss is about with Victoria Day or why it’s a holiday. Sorry guys, I’m still familiarizing myself with this country and I still know Philippine holidays better. Although I have to say I forgot all about Philippine Labor Day and was wondering why people were home on a weekday.
Leslie just told me she’s planning to come here for a weekend to visit. I’m really looking forward to seeing her since I haven’t seen her in awhile. We have yet to figure out where she’ll be staying.
Oh, the song they’re playing on the radio right now sounds like The Corrs. Now that’s a band I haven’t heard on the radio for a while now. I like their songs. They’re playing such good songs on the radio right now and I can’t help but reminisce about older times. I make myself sound so old by saying this don’t I? I can’t help it, a good song comes on and a flood of fun memories come rushing back to me. Always happens.
I’ve been reading other people’s posts a lot lately and I can’t help but feel a bit envious of how good they are when it comes to writing. They almost make me feel jealous of their lives because it just sounds so interesting. Argh.
5pm where are you?
Leslie just told me she’s planning to come here for a weekend to visit. I’m really looking forward to seeing her since I haven’t seen her in awhile. We have yet to figure out where she’ll be staying.
Oh, the song they’re playing on the radio right now sounds like The Corrs. Now that’s a band I haven’t heard on the radio for a while now. I like their songs. They’re playing such good songs on the radio right now and I can’t help but reminisce about older times. I make myself sound so old by saying this don’t I? I can’t help it, a good song comes on and a flood of fun memories come rushing back to me. Always happens.
I’ve been reading other people’s posts a lot lately and I can’t help but feel a bit envious of how good they are when it comes to writing. They almost make me feel jealous of their lives because it just sounds so interesting. Argh.
5pm where are you?
Borrowed Post
Came across this from another blog: Click here to view original post
Since I'm running out of ideas to post about, I'm borrowing this feast!
Appetizer
Name two things that made you smile this week.
Victoria Day weekend! Who doesn’t love a long weekend?! Of course, I can’t help but smile about that…
No all-day training sessions! It’s so nice to be able to go to work and not have to train all day. It’s just so tiring.. it really gets me.
Soup
Fill in the blank: Don't you hate it when ________?
People are so inconsiderate and they only think of themselves. How selfish can you possibly be?! No, the world doesn’t revolve around you and it’s sad you haven’t realized that yet. No worries, what goes around, comes around.
Salad
When you can't go to sleep, what is your personal remedy to help yourself drift into Lullabyland?
One of three things: Read, listen to music or just lie in bed with my eyes closed.
Main Course
What is something which you've always wondered but have not yet found a good answer?
What really happened to the freakin’ dinosaurs! Really.
Of course I also wonder about life, religion and the universe but mostly about dinosaurs. Haha.
Dessert
What is your favorite pasta dish?
I like pasta with white sauce. Oh sorry, let me rephrase that. I LOVE pasta with white sauce!!
It could be carbonara, fettucini, penne… it could be chicken and mushrooms or seafood… as long as it’s white sauce, I’m good.
Since I'm running out of ideas to post about, I'm borrowing this feast!
Appetizer
Name two things that made you smile this week.
Victoria Day weekend! Who doesn’t love a long weekend?! Of course, I can’t help but smile about that…
No all-day training sessions! It’s so nice to be able to go to work and not have to train all day. It’s just so tiring.. it really gets me.
Soup
Fill in the blank: Don't you hate it when ________?
People are so inconsiderate and they only think of themselves. How selfish can you possibly be?! No, the world doesn’t revolve around you and it’s sad you haven’t realized that yet. No worries, what goes around, comes around.
Salad
When you can't go to sleep, what is your personal remedy to help yourself drift into Lullabyland?
One of three things: Read, listen to music or just lie in bed with my eyes closed.
Main Course
What is something which you've always wondered but have not yet found a good answer?
What really happened to the freakin’ dinosaurs! Really.
Of course I also wonder about life, religion and the universe but mostly about dinosaurs. Haha.
Dessert
What is your favorite pasta dish?
I like pasta with white sauce. Oh sorry, let me rephrase that. I LOVE pasta with white sauce!!
It could be carbonara, fettucini, penne… it could be chicken and mushrooms or seafood… as long as it’s white sauce, I’m good.
Saw it, Filled it, and re-posted
Found this in a blog I was browsing.. I thought it was kinda fun to fill it out and re-post.
I AM: pining for the weekend
I WANT: to go on vacation
I WISH: I earned more money
I HATE: inconsiderate people
I MISS: my college friends
I HEAR: my co-worker talking in the other room
I WONDER: how many people in the world really love what they do.
I REGRET: being so nice sometimes
I AM NOT: dumb
I DANCE: when I feel like it
I SING: whenever I hear a really good song
I CRY: when I’m hurt, mad or frustrated
I AM NOT ALWAYS: okay
I MAKE WITH MY HANDS: not a lot of things
I WRITE: mostly about little, mundane things
I CONFUSE: some Filipino words
I NEED: a dress
I SHOULD: save more
I START: playing with my thumb when I’m nervous or stressed
I FINISH: what I start
I TAG: rarely.
I AM: pining for the weekend
I WANT: to go on vacation
I WISH: I earned more money
I HATE: inconsiderate people
I MISS: my college friends
I HEAR: my co-worker talking in the other room
I WONDER: how many people in the world really love what they do.
I REGRET: being so nice sometimes
I AM NOT: dumb
I DANCE: when I feel like it
I SING: whenever I hear a really good song
I CRY: when I’m hurt, mad or frustrated
I AM NOT ALWAYS: okay
I MAKE WITH MY HANDS: not a lot of things
I WRITE: mostly about little, mundane things
I CONFUSE: some Filipino words
I NEED: a dress
I SHOULD: save more
I START: playing with my thumb when I’m nervous or stressed
I FINISH: what I start
I TAG: rarely.
Friday, May 11, 2007
You're My Everything
You're a falling star, You're the get away car.
You're the line in the sand when I go too far.
You're the swimming pool, on an August day.
And you're the perfect thing to say.
And you play you're coy, but it's kinda cute.
Ah, When you smile at me you know exactly what you do.
Baby don't pretend, that you don't know it's true.
Cause you can see it when I look at you.
[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
You're a carousel, you're a wishing well,
And you light me up, when you ring my bell.
You're a mystery, you're from outer space,
You're every minute of my everyday.
And I can't believe, that I'm your man,
And I get to kiss you baby just because I can.
Whatever comes our way, ah we'll see it through,
And you know that's what our love can do.
[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
You're every song, and I sing along.
'Cause you're my everything.
Yeah, yeah
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
You're the line in the sand when I go too far.
You're the swimming pool, on an August day.
And you're the perfect thing to say.
And you play you're coy, but it's kinda cute.
Ah, When you smile at me you know exactly what you do.
Baby don't pretend, that you don't know it's true.
Cause you can see it when I look at you.
[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
You're a carousel, you're a wishing well,
And you light me up, when you ring my bell.
You're a mystery, you're from outer space,
You're every minute of my everyday.
And I can't believe, that I'm your man,
And I get to kiss you baby just because I can.
Whatever comes our way, ah we'll see it through,
And you know that's what our love can do.
[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
[Chorus:]
And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, You make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
You're every song, and I sing along.
'Cause you're my everything.
Yeah, yeah
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
So, La, La, La, La, La, La, La
Everything
- Michael Bublé
Sandal weather
Mr. President is back today and will be here for a few days. Yikes! It doesn’t bother me so much that he is here when I’m busy because I can go through the entire day without bumping into him. But on a day like today when I’m not overly busy, I do mind. I’ll have to try very hard to look very busy. He makes everyone in the office uncomfortable and stresses everyone out which in turn stresses me out. Ugh.
At least it’s Friday again! Yey! Woot woot!
I was so glad to finally catch Juhl online. I hadn’t spoken to him for awhile now and was curious as to how he was doing. I was a little bummed out because just when I finally had a chance to chat with him, I was asked to take over a training session. I honestly wanted to kick someone. Or something. I only had enough time to ask him how he was doing, if he brought his cellphone with him and to compliment him on his new haircut. I guess 15 minutes of chat time with him is still better than nothing. I’m actually quite glad that I was able to talk to Arlene, Pao and Juhl all in a single week. Too bad I didn’t get a chance to talk to Shey but I did call her on her b-day and was able to hear her voice again after such a long time. I always feel good after I talk to anyone of them. They’re such great friends and I can’t help but feel like they’re family. I love these guys.
The weather has been really good lately and luckily, we’ve managed to avoid rain. I love being able to walk out the door without needing to wear a jacket although I still bring one with me just in case. It feels so nice to be wearing light clothing and sandals. I was considering wearing capri pants to work today but decided I should save it for another day. Sitting on the bus with the windows cracked open and a little bit of wind blowing in is awesome.
At least it’s Friday again! Yey! Woot woot!
I was so glad to finally catch Juhl online. I hadn’t spoken to him for awhile now and was curious as to how he was doing. I was a little bummed out because just when I finally had a chance to chat with him, I was asked to take over a training session. I honestly wanted to kick someone. Or something. I only had enough time to ask him how he was doing, if he brought his cellphone with him and to compliment him on his new haircut. I guess 15 minutes of chat time with him is still better than nothing. I’m actually quite glad that I was able to talk to Arlene, Pao and Juhl all in a single week. Too bad I didn’t get a chance to talk to Shey but I did call her on her b-day and was able to hear her voice again after such a long time. I always feel good after I talk to anyone of them. They’re such great friends and I can’t help but feel like they’re family. I love these guys.
The weather has been really good lately and luckily, we’ve managed to avoid rain. I love being able to walk out the door without needing to wear a jacket although I still bring one with me just in case. It feels so nice to be wearing light clothing and sandals. I was considering wearing capri pants to work today but decided I should save it for another day. Sitting on the bus with the windows cracked open and a little bit of wind blowing in is awesome.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Little Ms. Shiny
You want the things you don’t have. Maybe not all the time but still holds true.
I am the splitting image of my mum (or so everyone says). She doesn’t look her age either and a lot of people actually mistake us for sisters rather than mother and daughter. No, she didn’t have me early. In fact, she had me when she was 27 years old (oops, I think I just told you how old she is…hehe. Sorry mommy!) I have the same set of cheekbones, the same smile, same hair, almost the same everything. The only physical characteristics I took from my dad are my limbs, fingers and toes (oh yes put our hands and feet right beside each other and you’ll be amazed at how similar they are! Lucky for me, the shape of my dad’s fingers and toes aren’t the typical male’s and in fact bodes well for me. LOL), my grey hairs and of course my super oily face. Although I look like my mum, I’m as oily as my dad. Ugh. Thankfully, it’s only my face and not my entire body.
So you ask me, what’s up with the first line of this post? Simply put, I don’t like having such an oily face and would really love to have inherited my mum’s instead. That way I don’t have to constantly reflect light off my face whenever someone takes a picture of me. I would also be saving money from buying oil blotters and blot powders. Super ugh.
I am the splitting image of my mum (or so everyone says). She doesn’t look her age either and a lot of people actually mistake us for sisters rather than mother and daughter. No, she didn’t have me early. In fact, she had me when she was 27 years old (oops, I think I just told you how old she is…hehe. Sorry mommy!) I have the same set of cheekbones, the same smile, same hair, almost the same everything. The only physical characteristics I took from my dad are my limbs, fingers and toes (oh yes put our hands and feet right beside each other and you’ll be amazed at how similar they are! Lucky for me, the shape of my dad’s fingers and toes aren’t the typical male’s and in fact bodes well for me. LOL), my grey hairs and of course my super oily face. Although I look like my mum, I’m as oily as my dad. Ugh. Thankfully, it’s only my face and not my entire body.
So you ask me, what’s up with the first line of this post? Simply put, I don’t like having such an oily face and would really love to have inherited my mum’s instead. That way I don’t have to constantly reflect light off my face whenever someone takes a picture of me. I would also be saving money from buying oil blotters and blot powders. Super ugh.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
I have failed
I am failing miserably at the art of saving... this is so depressing.
Today I went to the mall to return a top I bought a few days ago because I realized it didn't fit me well and actually looked kinda funny on me. But later, I came out of the mall with a new pair of Capri pants, conditioner and a new wallet.
What good is my wallet for if I won't have money to put in it?
Like I said, very depressing.
Today I went to the mall to return a top I bought a few days ago because I realized it didn't fit me well and actually looked kinda funny on me. But later, I came out of the mall with a new pair of Capri pants, conditioner and a new wallet.
What good is my wallet for if I won't have money to put in it?
Like I said, very depressing.
Useless
There are a lot of things I learned in school while growing up. All these things I've learned I'm sure are tucked away somewhere in my mind, meant to be retrieved when needed. You know what they say, the human mind is pretty powerful and that it acts like a sponge – absorbing and processing information. Unfortunately, no one bothers to tell you that squeezing the info out of your sponge is not as easy as it seems. Sure you can store them, there's just no guarantee you're going to be able to get them out of there.
Sometimes I’ll come across a situation where I can’t help but say to myself, “If only I paid more attention to it when I was being taught…” or “if only I used the things I learned then maybe I wouldn’t have forgotten…” Take for example, crocheting. I learned that in high school. But ask me to make something and I’ll look at you with a quizzical expression, trying to remember the different types of stitches (if you even call it that) and how the hell I managed to make those coasters back in school. I did a good job at it. I even remember the color of the thread I used - they were peach. But now, I wouldn't know where to begin or how for that matter.
I also learned ballroom dancing in school but now I can only remember four of them - waltz, swing, LA walk, and a bit of cha cha. All the other ones, I've already forgotten (although I did know back then there was no way I was going to remember Tango.. there were just too many steps and too many rules). I also took a few cooking lessons - I can't remember any of the dishes I learned back then. It's frustrating when I think about. There are so many little things we take for granted while growing up. Some these things would have been useful to me. It would have been cool to know so many things.
Sometimes I’ll come across a situation where I can’t help but say to myself, “If only I paid more attention to it when I was being taught…” or “if only I used the things I learned then maybe I wouldn’t have forgotten…” Take for example, crocheting. I learned that in high school. But ask me to make something and I’ll look at you with a quizzical expression, trying to remember the different types of stitches (if you even call it that) and how the hell I managed to make those coasters back in school. I did a good job at it. I even remember the color of the thread I used - they were peach. But now, I wouldn't know where to begin or how for that matter.
I also learned ballroom dancing in school but now I can only remember four of them - waltz, swing, LA walk, and a bit of cha cha. All the other ones, I've already forgotten (although I did know back then there was no way I was going to remember Tango.. there were just too many steps and too many rules). I also took a few cooking lessons - I can't remember any of the dishes I learned back then. It's frustrating when I think about. There are so many little things we take for granted while growing up. Some these things would have been useful to me. It would have been cool to know so many things.
Last 2 Episodes!!
The Heroes episode last night blew me away! Only 2 episodes left and I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen. I hope it’s not one of those open-ended shows. That would be so disappointing. In a way I’m glad it’s the last 2 episodes already and that it isn’t one of those shows where they keep putting fillers in the story just to extend it. You really think Peter Petrelli is the exploding man? What about Sylar? What’s saving the cheerleader got to do with it? So many questions, so many possibilities.
Monday, May 07, 2007
I came, I saw, I gave in
I was reading Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella and every time Rebecca Bloomwood is tempted to buy something, I have the urge to yell at her and say, “No! Don’t do it!!” Even though it’s a book and she’s just a character in the book. That book is a painful reminder of how close I am to becoming her. It’s so hard to not go inside a shop and it’s even harder to come out without buying something. I know I should be more practical and I am trying. But sometimes, the temptation is so freaking hard to resist! I know I'm supposed to be saving...but damn why does it have to be so hard?! And sometimes I think there must be some sort of conspiracy going on because every time I decide that's it, it's the last purchase I'm making and I'm saving every penny from now on, the mall will suddenly come out with so many nice clothes, cute little things that I just want to buy. Awful I tell you.
Just the other day I was at Yorkdale and I told myself that I was only buying what I needed and that I was going to go straight home...guess what?!? I passed by Jacob, went in and out came me with a bag in hand. A freakin' $55 top that I didn't need. It is a very cute top though. Hmpf.
Just the other day I was at Yorkdale and I told myself that I was only buying what I needed and that I was going to go straight home...guess what?!? I passed by Jacob, went in and out came me with a bag in hand. A freakin' $55 top that I didn't need. It is a very cute top though. Hmpf.
No place like it
It’s so hot in my office. I share it with D, our new trainer, and our tiny space, although it has a door, does not have any windows nor any form of ventilation. We do have a sun roof which allows a bit of sunlight into the room but it doesn’t open. If we close our door, we end up boiling. We could keep the door open but since we both train and are on the phone a lot, we have to keep it closed to keep the noise out. I can tolerate heat more than D since I’m more used to it. Poor guy is suffering so much that he decided to bring a fan to work. Being a girl definitely has its advantages because I can go to work wearing lighter clothes while he normally goes to work wearing long-sleeved clothing. Told him he should invest in lighter clothing.
I was able to chat with Arlene this morning for about an hour or so. It feels good to talk to someone who also misses home as much as I do. We were both talking about how much we missed all our friends from college and how different it truly is to be living in North America. Not that it’s bad, it’s just different. She had posted a picture of all of us from college on her Friendster page and seeing it made me a little sad. Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever stop missing home.
It’s funny she said she feels like all of the people she’s close to has either left the country or is leaving and she feels like she’s being left behind. It’s funny because I feel the exact same way. I kidded around saying I started it all by leaving first. It’s part of growing up I guess… sometimes we need to leave not necessarily because we want to, but because we have to.
Sometimes I worry that if I go back home for a visit, I might want to stay.
I was able to chat with Arlene this morning for about an hour or so. It feels good to talk to someone who also misses home as much as I do. We were both talking about how much we missed all our friends from college and how different it truly is to be living in North America. Not that it’s bad, it’s just different. She had posted a picture of all of us from college on her Friendster page and seeing it made me a little sad. Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever stop missing home.
It’s funny she said she feels like all of the people she’s close to has either left the country or is leaving and she feels like she’s being left behind. It’s funny because I feel the exact same way. I kidded around saying I started it all by leaving first. It’s part of growing up I guess… sometimes we need to leave not necessarily because we want to, but because we have to.
Sometimes I worry that if I go back home for a visit, I might want to stay.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Yay Friday!
Once again I have my morning to myself. I don’t have to train and there are hardly any e-mails coming in. I’m just sitting in my office, listening to D train a client for the first time. He sounds a bit nervous. I still remember the first training session I did more than a year ago and it was pretty nerve racking. But after awhile you start getting the hang of it and it sort of flows out of you naturally. The only way to learn is to keep doing it.
I’m so glad it’s already Friday. I have to admit the week went by pretty quickly. I guess it’s because I was extremely busy and when you’re busy, time just seems to fly. I slept late last night. Blame it on the 2-hour episode of Grey’s Anatomy and then I had to do some chores and then I had to wait for my download to finish. I was trying to download Sims Online and I didn’t know it was going to take more than half an hour to finish. I was already so sleepy but it had already downloaded half of it and I would hate to stop in the middle and have to do it all over again so I decided to just wait and let it finish. Unfortunately, the download didn’t go so well so I got upset and just decided to go to bed. All that waiting for absolutely nothing.
I got up at 6 am this morning like I always do but I was surprised I felt fine and I didn’t feel tired at all even though I got fewer hours of sleep. My guess is that my body’s gotten used to getting 6 hours of sleep every night instead of 7 or 8. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? I don't know. But when I was in school, 6 hours was plenty. There were nights when I'd get only 2-3 hours of sleep and sometimes none at all.
I think VP hates me. I get that vibe off of her. I don't know why but she and I can't seem to get along. Mum says maybe it's because she views me as a threat. A threat in what way? I have no idea. As far as I'm concerned, I'm the least of her worries. I'm really harmless. I don't bite, you know. Maybe she doesn't like me because I refuse to play her games? Sorry, I don't kiss a**. I've got dignity and dignity stays with me. You may be the queen and yes, I will show you respect but don't expect me to kiss the ground you walk on. Not my style missy.
My eyes are so tired. I’ve been staring at the monitor all day and every bit of light coming from it hurts. I’m dying to rub my eyes but since I’m wearing eye shadow today (yes, you heard right, I am wearing eye shadow… I do wear it once in awhile you know) I can’t touch it. I don’t really wear a lot of make up because it’s too time consuming to put on and through out the day I have a tendency to forget and I’ll end up rubbing it off or smudging. Not to mention that fact that I’m pretty oily by the end of the day.
I have to do some QA on one of the databases but I’m so tired I can’t concentrate. Force myself I must. Maybe a little snack will help...off to the kitchen!
I’m so glad it’s already Friday. I have to admit the week went by pretty quickly. I guess it’s because I was extremely busy and when you’re busy, time just seems to fly. I slept late last night. Blame it on the 2-hour episode of Grey’s Anatomy and then I had to do some chores and then I had to wait for my download to finish. I was trying to download Sims Online and I didn’t know it was going to take more than half an hour to finish. I was already so sleepy but it had already downloaded half of it and I would hate to stop in the middle and have to do it all over again so I decided to just wait and let it finish. Unfortunately, the download didn’t go so well so I got upset and just decided to go to bed. All that waiting for absolutely nothing.
I got up at 6 am this morning like I always do but I was surprised I felt fine and I didn’t feel tired at all even though I got fewer hours of sleep. My guess is that my body’s gotten used to getting 6 hours of sleep every night instead of 7 or 8. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? I don't know. But when I was in school, 6 hours was plenty. There were nights when I'd get only 2-3 hours of sleep and sometimes none at all.
I think VP hates me. I get that vibe off of her. I don't know why but she and I can't seem to get along. Mum says maybe it's because she views me as a threat. A threat in what way? I have no idea. As far as I'm concerned, I'm the least of her worries. I'm really harmless. I don't bite, you know. Maybe she doesn't like me because I refuse to play her games? Sorry, I don't kiss a**. I've got dignity and dignity stays with me. You may be the queen and yes, I will show you respect but don't expect me to kiss the ground you walk on. Not my style missy.
My eyes are so tired. I’ve been staring at the monitor all day and every bit of light coming from it hurts. I’m dying to rub my eyes but since I’m wearing eye shadow today (yes, you heard right, I am wearing eye shadow… I do wear it once in awhile you know) I can’t touch it. I don’t really wear a lot of make up because it’s too time consuming to put on and through out the day I have a tendency to forget and I’ll end up rubbing it off or smudging. Not to mention that fact that I’m pretty oily by the end of the day.
I have to do some QA on one of the databases but I’m so tired I can’t concentrate. Force myself I must. Maybe a little snack will help...off to the kitchen!
Thursday, May 03, 2007
A small post
This morning wasn’t as busy as I thought it would be. Of course I was working but none of it was urgent. It’s such a relief to be at work without an e-mail notification popping up every few minutes. A small relief but still very much appreciated.
I’m so ready take some time off work and just go on vacation. Even for just a few days.
Shopping has always been such a good outlet when I’m stressed but I’m trying to cut back on the spending so I can save more. Not that I’m saving for anything specific, but just saving because it’s always good to save. As the saying goes, you’ll never when the rain’s going to come.
Off to sleep I must go.
I’m so ready take some time off work and just go on vacation. Even for just a few days.
Shopping has always been such a good outlet when I’m stressed but I’m trying to cut back on the spending so I can save more. Not that I’m saving for anything specific, but just saving because it’s always good to save. As the saying goes, you’ll never when the rain’s going to come.
Off to sleep I must go.
Be considerate.
Inconsiderate people… hmpf. Pisses me off.
Keep the golden rule in mind:
"Do unto others what you want others to do unto you"
Keep the golden rule in mind:
"Do unto others what you want others to do unto you"
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
New job, new city?
It looks like the number of posts I manage to write per month has been less and less each month. I would’ve liked to have been able to post more but I just haven’t had the time. Gone are those slow days at work where I could afford to sneak in a post here and there. I barely have time to finish all of my tasks for the day let alone have time to spare. I’ve been a busy bee.
I keep thinking that being a student is still so much easier.
There’s a classified ad in the Toronto Star for a company in the US that’s hiring. They’ll provide paid training which I think is pretty cool. I want to apply for it but do I really want to relocate?
I keep thinking that being a student is still so much easier.
There’s a classified ad in the Toronto Star for a company in the US that’s hiring. They’ll provide paid training which I think is pretty cool. I want to apply for it but do I really want to relocate?
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