Feeling sick (again)

I feel sick. It seems I haven’t fully recovered since Wednesday when I had to miss a day of work. I hate being sick… it’s such an awful feeling. One minute you're cold, the next minute you're hot. You have a headache, tummy ache and all sorts of weird aches or just an over-all feeling of being unwell. All I want to do right now is crawl into bed and die. Except I don't really want to die. Atleast not yet.

I was able to spend some time with the girls over the weekend. I hadn’t seen them in awhile and it was nice just sitting down, watching a movie, eating pizza and doing a bit of talking. Our original plans of doing make-overs didn’t go through because we got hooked on Pretty Woman and just didn’t have enough time to do everything. Nonetheless it was fun. I fall in-love with Richard Gere everytime I watch it. What can I say, I'm a die hard fan of chick flicks.

Thankfully, we had better weather during the weekend. The past week was cloudy and rainy but the weekend turned out nice. Although Saturday was still pretty cloudy, atleast it didn’t rain. I was able to make a short trip to the salon before heading out to girls' night. The next day, Sunday, was beautiful and it truly was a day meant to be spent outdoors. Both Steve and I love being able to sit in the car and drive with our windows down and just enjoying the sun.

The weekend went by all too fast it seems.

Read the manual dummy!

On a manual for a DVD player we bought awhile back...

"If remote does not work, use properly"

Ranting about nothing but work (again)

"Your leadership qualities will shine soon"

This is what my fortune cookie said.

Do you believe in fortune cookies? I don't necessarily believe in them but they're fun to open. Sometimes you get something that doesn't make any sense and sometimes you get a good laugh just from the grammar mistakes they make which of course either results in a funny bunch of words or a phrase that makes you go "huh?"

Anyhow, going back to my fortune cookie prediction: Your leadership qualities will shine soon... I sure hope so. Lately I've been feeling unappreciated for the work I do. I am now officially a member of the disgruntled employees club. No membership card required, all you really need is a long list of complaints about the work place and the people you work with specifically those who are above you who don't know what they're doing. A must-have on the list of complaints is the lack of compensation. Sometimes, all I ask is a little bit of respect. Learn how to say please and thank you. If you need something, ask nicely. Why is that so hard?

Looking at my past posts, I notice I rant about work an awful lot. I think maybe I should consider other options.

Warm weekend!

The weekend went by in such a blur. On my last post I was just talking about how glad I was that it was finally the weekend and now it's Monday again and I'm dragging myself to work.

Can't complain about the weather. Although it rained hard this afternoon, I'm still pretty glad that atleast it isn't cold. Give me rain over snow as long as it remains warm. The weekend was awesome! The temperature was above 20 degrees and it was sunny so Steve and I took advantage of it by taking a walk Friday night after dinner. We were originally planning on having ice cream but since it was a bit past 9 pm, the place was already closed. We ended up sitting on a bench talking which I thought was nice. Saturday and Sunday were also just as pleasant as Friday and of course, on a warm day the best place to be is out on a patio having cold drinks and that's exactly what we did. Steve and I met up with Denny and Dave and hung out on a patio for a few hours. Afterwards, we went back to Denny's and played boardgames. I am proud to say I won 2 out of the 3 games we played! Woohoo! Denny and Steve were so busy trying to get each other that they completely forgot about me which I, of course, took advantage of and ended up winning the game. -Grin-

I am still amazed at how warm it gets during the summer and how cold it gets during the winter. Complete opposites!

18 degrees! Woohoo!

It’s been awhile since my last post. I can’t believe my last post was before the Easter weekend! I’ve been so busy at work that I haven’t had the chance to do anything else besides work. By the time I get home, I’m far too tired to want to do anything else besides sleep. Lately I’ve been so tired that I’ve lost my appetite and I fall asleep everytime I lean my head on something. In the mornings I have to drag myself off the bed and stumble my way to the bathroom to take a bath. Awful.

TGIF. My training session ended prematurely so I am left with a few minutes to spare. These precious few minutes I have I am spending on posting. I can’t disappoint those who read my page every now and then can I? LOL. Anyhow, I am in a good mood not only because it is Friday but because for the first time since winter, the temperature outside has risen to a warm 18 degrees. For those of you who don’t know, everytime I get warm weather, I feel the need to post about it. It’s a way of documenting every warm weather I get since warm weather is something I just can’t take for granted living in a cold country like Canada. So please let me indulge a bit. Earlier I was complaining how hot it was in my office and Steve said, “You’re complaining about the warmth?” Of course I shouldn’t be complaining because I absolutely love the warm weather. Give me summer over winter any time.

I'm just so glad it's the weekend. Finally.

A short work week!

I have to go do my taxes on Monday. As much as I would love to get some money back from the government, doing taxes can be a pain sometimes. Good thing I have all my T4s safely tucked away in my drawer and all I have to do is bring them with me. I hope it doesn’t take long because I have to rush to work after. I wonder how much I’m going to get back… I doubt it will be much. A few hundred dollars would be a surpise and almost impossible. But a girl can hope right?

My tummy’s singing. Need. Food. Now. Anorexic chicken sounds yummy right about now. We call them anorexic chicken because they’re tiny and not as big as the regular chicken. LOL.

It was raining yesterday and mum lent Miguel the umbrella I bought for her. Miguel already lost 3 umbrellas, 2 of which I bought for him. I told mum she should have just given him a different one since the one I bought for her cost a bit of money. She said it will be fine and that Miguel will bring it home. I doubted that. This morning, while brushing my teeth, I heard her say, “Miguel, where’s the pouch for the umbrella? Did you carry it to school? Where did you lose it?” I just rolled my eyes. How did I know?

I'm so excited about the long weekend!

Spring backed out

Pao, I loved the pictures of Pagudpod you posted on your blog and on Multiply! Absolutely amazing. You’re right, it might not necessarily be as beautiful as Boracay but it holds its own charm. Never been but dying to go.

I’m so glad it’s already Thursday! I have a resolution and it’s to not sress myself over things that are out of my control. It’s just too tiring and a total waste of my energy.

Nelly Furtado was in town last night for a concert and I missed it! Bummer. I had no idea she was coming until about a week ago and by then it was too late to buy tickets. We’d be lucky to even find tickets and if we did, they’d be crazy expensive and we’d be sitting so ar away that Nelly would probably look miniscule. So Steve and I decided to let this one pass and we’ll just catch a different concert. Hopefully, Maroon 5 will come to town because I love them and I would definitely go to see them perform.

It snowed last night. SNOWED! Very. Very. Annoying. I was really loving the warm weather and now we’re back in the zero degree high. What is this? A winter reprise? I took one long glance at my spring coat and reluctantly pulled out my winter jacket instead. I even brought a scarf just in case. Eck! I walked out the door, saw the snow on the ground and made a face. I’m telling you, it was a Kodak moment. Hmpf.

Simple Things

Im checking out the headlines,
They say the human race is dying.
Boys and girls are crying
In a picture of their nations fighting
The more I think about it,
The harder it gets for me to find the things that
Used to make me happy and I know its all been said before but

I need peace and I need love,
I need all the things sent from above,
I need chocolate cake and lemon pie,
I need all the things that make me smile,
I want rain, and I want sunshine,
I want all the things sent from the sky
That put a smile upon my face,
And make this world a better place

When Im feeling down, I think of
Simple things that help me get by

Power and religion
Are holding hands against all reason,
Soon the politicians
Will be touching little boys with the pops permission
I never thought Id cry
From seeing people die for their own convictions
I know its all been said before
But still you dont seem to stop the war

I need peace and I need love,
I need all the things sent from above,
I need chocolate cake and lemon pie,
I need all the things that make me smile,
I want rain, and I want sunshine,
I want all the things sent from the sky
That put a smile upon my face,
And make this world a better place
I need the simple things that help me get by

I give no name to those who claim
The right to use our lives for power games
Leaders and rulers
I believe will soon shoot us
If we dont stand and fight
For our right to a better world
And I know its all been said before
But still you dont seem to stop the war

When its all too much
And Im feeling low
When its all too much,
I need simple things like peace
And I need love
I need all the things sent from above,
I need chocolate cake and lemon pie,
I need all the things that make me smile,
I want rain, and I want sunshine,
I want all the things sent from the sky
That put a smile upon my face,
And make this world a better place

Simple Things
- DB Clifford

Where did the warm days go?

Where oh where did the warm days go? I cannot believe the next few days are going to be chilly again. And during the long weekend too. MAJOR BUMMER.

I bought a book a few weeks ago and it sits at the corner of my bed, forgotten. I’ve been meaning to read it but as soon as I get home after work, all I feel like doing is lying down and sleeping. I thought of just bringing it with me to work and reading it on the subway but I’ve been falling asleep on the train and so again, I still haven’t read the book.

I’m so glad that this week is a short work week. Maybe the long weekend will lighten up my mood. I’ve been moping around for the past few days partly due to stress and partly due to PMS. I haven’t been getting enough sleep either and it isn’t helping. Steve called me last night and spent an hour on the phone with me trying to make me feel better. I think I worried him. I think my body has gotten used to getting 5 to 6 hours of sleep every night because even if I go to bed early, I wake up as soon as I hit 5-6 hours. I have to get 7 hours of sleep to actually feel good and I need one day of the week to sleep in.

I need to get a hair cut soon. I like my hair long but I can only grow it up to a certain length and then I feel the need to trim. I am trying to decide whether I should stick with Leo or if I should try a different hair dresser. Fey got her hair done recently and it turned out really well. It’s so hard to find a really good hair dresser though. I’m in the mood to try a new hair style but I’m worried it might not turn out well and I’d be wasting money.

I wonder what movies are out in the cinemas this weekend…

My weekend

Went shopping (again) over the weekend. Poor Steve consented and accompanied me to Sherway Gardens despite the fact that he wasn’t feeling all too well. Told him he didn’t have to go with me if he still wasn’t 100% but he insisted that he was ok to go and so we went. Why did I go to a mall that was so far from me you ask? It’s because it’s the only other mall that carries A&F and Hollister and I wanted to see if they had those cute tops I saw online. No one will understand this better than another shopaholic like me. I know.

Did I tell you that food at Mezes is pure heaven? Mezes = Yummy! If I ate there everyday, I’d gain weight for sure. Everything is soooo goood!

Anyhow, mum had been telling me how much she misses me because I’ve been going out a lot and haven’t been home for dinners. I felt bad so I decided to take the family out for lunch yesterday after church and grocery shopping. We decided to eat at my dad’s fave Chinese restaurant downtown. It’s not a very posh place and it’s not in the best location either but the food is amazing. So off we went. It was soooo goood.

I think I need to start going to the gym. I feel so out of shape already. I just have zero motivation to do it.

Oh and I just heard on the radio that if you want to lose weight, you should eat with “dainty” eaters… what is a “dainty” eater anyway?? Anyhow, according to studies, you tend to adjust your eating habit according to who you’re regularly eating with. So if you eat with someone who tends to eat very little all the time, you will eventually eat little too. Stevie, this probably explains why you’re losing weight... 'noh? LOL

Ticked off

I wish I could say that I am in a good mood today. But I’m not and try as I might, I just can’t force my mood to change. People just tire me out sometimes. My fault I guess because I don’t like confrontations and avoid it as much as I can so I tend to keep the things that bother me to myself. And then this happens… me just waking up one day, exhausted. My patience is running thin and I feel like one more push could seriously make me blow up. Rarely does that happen though… I have good self-control.

I just can’t believe how selfish some people are. There are so many good people in the world and just as many bad ones. I still think that people are born good and somewhere somehow something happens and they change. I just don’t understand why some people will do anything to put themselves on top regardless of who they step on or who they hurt in the process. How do you sleep at night?

I can’t stand fake people. If you have something to say, say it in front of me. And I hate people that tell their own version of my life. This is why I find it hard to trust people. There are so many that are not trustworthy at all. And please, if it doesn’t concern you, stay out of my business. I don’t interfere with your life, I don’t make it difficult for you and I certainly won’t do anything that would bring you harm. So please extend the same courtesy to me.

I’m very patient but I have limits too. It takes a lot to tick me off but when my patience has run out, I’m telling you, it’s best you stay out of my way.