Today's weather forecast: sunny. Low of 5° and a high of 14°.
Looks like fall is finally here. Autumn arrived a couple of weeks ago and it's so depressing to think of the coming of winter. It's the time of the year when the days are getting shorter and the temperature keeps dropping. It's been good so far, moving anywhere between 5° and 24° degrees. On days like today when the sun is out but the temperature is low, it can be very misleading because you are under the impression that the day will be warm due to the sun but when you step out of the house it's actually very cold.
I just recently found out that Canada is actually beside Alaska...no wonder it's so cold! I'm not very good with geography and for some reason I can't recall where countries are located in the globe. If I've never been there and I don't know anyone who lives there, then I don't know where it is. I still find it difficult to love the cold seasons. Whenever someone mentions how much they love the fall, I cringe. Para mo na ring sinabi na gusto mong nasasaktan ka. I've always been the most sensitive in our family. Pag may aircon, ako yung unang nilalamig. Ako yung laging nagrereklamo na mashadong malakas yung aircon. Imagine us now living in a country where it's cold 3/4 of the year!
I've gotten somewhat used to the temperature though. Anything above 20° is warm na for me. Sometimes I worry that a vacation back home will be too hot for me to handle. But then again, I'm sure my body will eventually adjust to the heat just like when it adjusted to the cold here. I just have to make sure I stay somewhere with airconditioning. Haha!
This morning I found myself waiting at the bus stop, praying desperately that the bus would arrive soon because I was freezing. Maybe I should've dressed warmer... I couldn't stop shivering. Minsan pa naman the bus is full so kailangan hintayin ko pa yung susunod na bus. Sa isip ko bahala na kahit puno, isasalpak ko nalang sarili ko kasi di ko na kayang tumayo sa lamig.
I read in the Metro a few weeks ago that this coming winter might be mild...let's sure hope so!
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Monday, October 02, 2006
A Toast to an Amazing Couple!
Jerry and I attended the wedding of one of our closest friends last weekend. It was a beautiful ceremony and one that had me fighting back tears of joy. I first met Suzy last year and shortly after, I met Steve. From day one I loved them already. It's so rare that you would befriend someone wonderful and to befriend two is even better. I know they've been together for 2 years but they were friends for some time before they started dating.
Suzy is mixed - half Congolese, half Haitian while Steve is Canadian, part Japanese. It is so heartwarming to see two people find love and happiness in each other and I admire them for seeing past their physical and cultural differences. During the reception, Suzy’s uncle said that he is proud of both Suzy and Steve for being able to love each other despite their cultural differences and because of their love they were able to bring two cultures together. They danced to Keith Urban’s “Making Memories of Us” and the way they held each other and looked at each other, you could really see the love they shared. How often do you see a couple like them?
I’m so proud and so happy for the two of them. I wish them nothing but the best in life.
Suzy is mixed - half Congolese, half Haitian while Steve is Canadian, part Japanese. It is so heartwarming to see two people find love and happiness in each other and I admire them for seeing past their physical and cultural differences. During the reception, Suzy’s uncle said that he is proud of both Suzy and Steve for being able to love each other despite their cultural differences and because of their love they were able to bring two cultures together. They danced to Keith Urban’s “Making Memories of Us” and the way they held each other and looked at each other, you could really see the love they shared. How often do you see a couple like them?
I’m so proud and so happy for the two of them. I wish them nothing but the best in life.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Beyonce
....was here in Toronto last Sept. 15 and performed at Dundas Square for free to promote the recently opened Best Buy store. I like to think she performed for me since it was my b-day! =)
I knew there would be a lot of people but maaannn!! I was honestly caught off-guard by the amount of people that showed up. Jerry and I were there early and it was already packed! We were going to meet up with some friends but it was so crowded and made it impossible for us to meet up so we all decided we'll watch the concert separately and then just meet up afterwards. I was already in a bad mood even before the concert began because I couldn't see the stage. Ang liit ko kasi, puro likod lang nakikita ko...grrrrr...kainis.. ang dami pang nanunulak -- how rude. I gave up trying to find a good spot since it was a pretty useless effort. I had to watch her from the big screen they had set up.
I was surprised at how beautiful she is in person. Yeah she's beautiful on screen but she's even more beautiful offscreen. You can really see she enjoys performing. She sang some Destiny's Child hits and some songs from her new album. Keep an ear out for her song "Irreplaceable". She had a live band and back up dancers and she performed for about an hour. I was surprised at how good the concert turned out to be considering that it was free. I can only imagine how much Best Buy must have shelled out.
I would post pictures from the concert but I didn't have my camera with me and the ones the Jerry took were mostly blurred. Sayang nga eh...
I knew there would be a lot of people but maaannn!! I was honestly caught off-guard by the amount of people that showed up. Jerry and I were there early and it was already packed! We were going to meet up with some friends but it was so crowded and made it impossible for us to meet up so we all decided we'll watch the concert separately and then just meet up afterwards. I was already in a bad mood even before the concert began because I couldn't see the stage. Ang liit ko kasi, puro likod lang nakikita ko...grrrrr...kainis.. ang dami pang nanunulak -- how rude. I gave up trying to find a good spot since it was a pretty useless effort. I had to watch her from the big screen they had set up.
I was surprised at how beautiful she is in person. Yeah she's beautiful on screen but she's even more beautiful offscreen. You can really see she enjoys performing. She sang some Destiny's Child hits and some songs from her new album. Keep an ear out for her song "Irreplaceable". She had a live band and back up dancers and she performed for about an hour. I was surprised at how good the concert turned out to be considering that it was free. I can only imagine how much Best Buy must have shelled out.
I would post pictures from the concert but I didn't have my camera with me and the ones the Jerry took were mostly blurred. Sayang nga eh...
Monday, September 11, 2006
Article (continued)
Make sure to read the entry before this...
I was browsing through the Female Network and I came across the article below. How true that when we see a beautiful woman, we just naturally assume she doesn't have a head above her shoulders. It's a way of justifying things - beauty = dumb; not so beautiful = smart. Alas, when we think of this equation we can sleep at night knowing that life is indeed fair and that there is justice in the world. God made her prettier than me but at least He made me smarter. Ahhh...there is balance after all! How did this mentality start in the first place? You think maybe it's those dumb blond jokes that started this whole fiasco? I don't know.
I know how it feels... I've walked out of the house feeling like the most beautiful woman in the world and all it takes is for a woman far more beautiful than I will ever be to come into view and I can feel my self-esteem slowly sink. I'm left wishing that I was as beautiful as her. I'm left asking, "why wasn't I born like her?".
Have you caught yourself looking at a couple and thinking, "ang gwapo naman nung guy pero bakit naman ganyan girlfriend nya?". In my brother's own words, it's a classic case of "beauty and the beast". He works at a restaurant part-time and he tells me sometimes how an extremely beautiful girl walks in with her boyfriend who is just "average" or sometimes "pangit as hell" and he can't help but ask himself, "pakshet paano nya nabulag?!" When my brother tells me stories like this, I must admit I can't help but laugh. Natatawa ako kasi kung anu-anu naiisip nya...natatawa ako kasi dumadaan din yan sa isip ko. I know, it's awfully cruel to say it but it's the truth. I can almost guarantee naisip mo na din yan kahit minsan.
But you know what? My brother behaves like a typical guy... he gets attracted to beautiful women but he will never go for someone simply because of her looks. He knows better than that.
Sometimes I do wish I was more beautiful. I think most of us do. But when I think about it, in my life I don't remember the people who are beautiful. Di ko naman pinapansin yon. I wouldn't love my friends any lesser if they were unattractive. Ever since my brothers and I were little our parents would always tell us, "Di bale ng panget basta maganda ang ugali...yung personality ang important." and "don't worry if you don't think you're the prettiest or the most handsome..if you have a good heart people will see beauty in you". My parents may not be the most beautiful or the most handsome but to me, they're perfect. My mom will always be my idol. She'll always be beautiful to me and she'll always be the mom I want to be someday to my kids. My dad will always be the most intelligent man on earth for me. He'll always be the person I come to when it comes to making important decisions. I know now that he doesn't hold all the answers but I will forever value his opinions and regard them with the highest respect. To others they're ordinary...but that's because they don't know my parents like my brothers and I do.
So for that extremely gorgeous guy/girl that has the "average" partner, we ought to keep our mouths shut. She or he may not be drop dead gorgeous but that doesn't mean he or she doesn't have all the qualities we hope to find in a partner. She or he may be all that and way more than we could ever imagine. Like the saying goes, "Don't judge a book by its cover".
One time I overheard a guy friend saying, "you know what? It's sad most girls try too hard... don't they know it's their imperfections that make them perfect?" I was stunned... but damn was he right.
I was browsing through the Female Network and I came across the article below. How true that when we see a beautiful woman, we just naturally assume she doesn't have a head above her shoulders. It's a way of justifying things - beauty = dumb; not so beautiful = smart. Alas, when we think of this equation we can sleep at night knowing that life is indeed fair and that there is justice in the world. God made her prettier than me but at least He made me smarter. Ahhh...there is balance after all! How did this mentality start in the first place? You think maybe it's those dumb blond jokes that started this whole fiasco? I don't know.
I know how it feels... I've walked out of the house feeling like the most beautiful woman in the world and all it takes is for a woman far more beautiful than I will ever be to come into view and I can feel my self-esteem slowly sink. I'm left wishing that I was as beautiful as her. I'm left asking, "why wasn't I born like her?".
Have you caught yourself looking at a couple and thinking, "ang gwapo naman nung guy pero bakit naman ganyan girlfriend nya?". In my brother's own words, it's a classic case of "beauty and the beast". He works at a restaurant part-time and he tells me sometimes how an extremely beautiful girl walks in with her boyfriend who is just "average" or sometimes "pangit as hell" and he can't help but ask himself, "pakshet paano nya nabulag?!" When my brother tells me stories like this, I must admit I can't help but laugh. Natatawa ako kasi kung anu-anu naiisip nya...natatawa ako kasi dumadaan din yan sa isip ko. I know, it's awfully cruel to say it but it's the truth. I can almost guarantee naisip mo na din yan kahit minsan.
But you know what? My brother behaves like a typical guy... he gets attracted to beautiful women but he will never go for someone simply because of her looks. He knows better than that.
Sometimes I do wish I was more beautiful. I think most of us do. But when I think about it, in my life I don't remember the people who are beautiful. Di ko naman pinapansin yon. I wouldn't love my friends any lesser if they were unattractive. Ever since my brothers and I were little our parents would always tell us, "Di bale ng panget basta maganda ang ugali...yung personality ang important." and "don't worry if you don't think you're the prettiest or the most handsome..if you have a good heart people will see beauty in you". My parents may not be the most beautiful or the most handsome but to me, they're perfect. My mom will always be my idol. She'll always be beautiful to me and she'll always be the mom I want to be someday to my kids. My dad will always be the most intelligent man on earth for me. He'll always be the person I come to when it comes to making important decisions. I know now that he doesn't hold all the answers but I will forever value his opinions and regard them with the highest respect. To others they're ordinary...but that's because they don't know my parents like my brothers and I do.
So for that extremely gorgeous guy/girl that has the "average" partner, we ought to keep our mouths shut. She or he may not be drop dead gorgeous but that doesn't mean he or she doesn't have all the qualities we hope to find in a partner. She or he may be all that and way more than we could ever imagine. Like the saying goes, "Don't judge a book by its cover".
One time I overheard a guy friend saying, "you know what? It's sad most girls try too hard... don't they know it's their imperfections that make them perfect?" I was stunned... but damn was he right.
Friday, September 08, 2006
The Ugly Truth of Beauty
Got this article from The Female Network. Read on and I'll post my comments on my next entry since it's long as it is already...
The Ugly Truth of Beauty
Despite what we’ve learned, it’s somehow too easy to fall into the traps that society has set for us. For example, we immediately assume Beauty is dumb, “just a pretty face.” It’s easier to think that a gorgeous girl is self-involved, shallow, or boy-crazy. If she’s successful, we figure she charmed her way into it, as though it were inconceivable that she just might have a brain like the rest of us. Hopefully, we know how irrational that is, but we do it anyway.
And don’t think she doesn’t know it. Supermodel Christy Turlington was
once quoted in Esquire magazine: “I’m constantly being told, ‘Haha, she’s going to school. Maybe she’ll learn to spell.’ There are negative associations…(including) assumptions that you are just completely worthless.”Says a retired commercial and print model, now the manager of her own business, “I would be introduced to other women and just feel the raise eyebrows: Oh a model. As in, Oh, an airhead.”
On the other hand, there is another no less ugly side to the issue. We women are also guilty of using our looks basically to one-up other women and perhaps give ourselves an ego-boost. It’s unfair particularly when you realize that your beauty or the lack of it was basically handed down to you from a particular gene pool, something you had nothing to do with. When a good-looking guy is walking through the mall with his so-so looking girlfriend, we wonder what he sees in her…as though her looks are all that matters. And to cover up our own weaknesses, how many times have we said to ourselves in a stupid and irrational manner, “Well, at least, I’m prettier, thinner, more fit…than so-and-so.” What’s worse is we actually feel better doing it. When a women succeeds in making the most of her appearance, it’s only other women, and not men, who will undermine her with the utmost cruelty, saying: “She’s special, really” or even, “Mas maganda pa ako diyan eh.”
It must spring from some primal instinct in us, this ugly drive to quell or undermine the beauty of others because somehow it threatens us. For all the flak a girl can get from testosterone, when it comes to narrow vision or downright prejudice, women can be even more hostile, petty and vicious than men, and sadly, very often, the are.
I want The Big Chill
I miss going to Glorietta ang getting an avocado shake from The Big Chill. It’s the best shake I’ve ever had! We first discovered it at The Big Chill in Rockwell. My mom’s office was across the street so sometimes we would pass by Rockwell to grab a bite before heading home. I don’t know if they still have it though… I know it’s seasonal. I told myself it’s one of the things I will surely get when I come home to visit.
Here’s a list of some of the things I want to do when I come home:
- See all my relatives
- Spend time with my friends (note to self: pass by friends’ offices and go out for lunch in the middle of a workday)
- Eat at all my favorite restaurants
- Eat tons of fruit especially Indian Mangoes =P
- Go shopping
- Go to Bacolod
- Go to a resort
- Take lots of pictures
- Try to visit old neighbors in Las Piñas
- Buy a new cell phone (cell phones are way better there)
- Convince friends to get a VISA and come with me to Canada (Haha!)
I hope it doesn’t take me forever to get a chance to visit. Sana makaipon ako ng enough money and be able to stay for atleast a month. Sana din paguwi ko andun lahat ng friends ko kasi kung nasa ibang country sila for business, eh di walang kwenta.
I may like living in Canada but nothing beats the one place I still call home. =)
23 in a Week !
Friday at last! =P
I managed to suvive my first week back from my vacation. I still have to get through my training session today and then I’m off to Suzy’s birthday party. It’s only 9 am and already I can’t wait for 5 pm. Tee-hee!
I’m turning 23 in a week! Grabe, ambilis talaga ng panahon. I still remember my 7th birthday because I had a party in our garden. I remember being a kid and wishing I would grow up faster because I wanted to wear high heels like my mom, wear make up and go to work. It’s funny because when I was a kid, I imagined growing up and being much taller, prettier and a lot smarter. Before I knew it, I was already celebrating my 18th birthday and I realized I didn’t change by much. I still look the same except I’m a little taller and a little wiser (I don’t know about the “prettier” side of it..but atleast I don’t have missing teeth anymore! ^-^). When I turned 18, the years seemed to go by a lot faster every year. It’s true what they say, life is short.
I don’t have any plans yet for my birthday but my brothers seem to be more excited about it (they love going out to eat and they’re trying to convince me to celebrate my birthday at their favorite restaurant). I heard Beyonce and John Mayer are coming to Toronto to perform downtown. It’s a public concert so anyone can go and it’s free. If I recall correctly, they’re performing on my birthday. You think they came to perform for me? Hmmm… I like to think so. Tee-hee!
I managed to suvive my first week back from my vacation. I still have to get through my training session today and then I’m off to Suzy’s birthday party. It’s only 9 am and already I can’t wait for 5 pm. Tee-hee!
I’m turning 23 in a week! Grabe, ambilis talaga ng panahon. I still remember my 7th birthday because I had a party in our garden. I remember being a kid and wishing I would grow up faster because I wanted to wear high heels like my mom, wear make up and go to work. It’s funny because when I was a kid, I imagined growing up and being much taller, prettier and a lot smarter. Before I knew it, I was already celebrating my 18th birthday and I realized I didn’t change by much. I still look the same except I’m a little taller and a little wiser (I don’t know about the “prettier” side of it..but atleast I don’t have missing teeth anymore! ^-^). When I turned 18, the years seemed to go by a lot faster every year. It’s true what they say, life is short.
I don’t have any plans yet for my birthday but my brothers seem to be more excited about it (they love going out to eat and they’re trying to convince me to celebrate my birthday at their favorite restaurant). I heard Beyonce and John Mayer are coming to Toronto to perform downtown. It’s a public concert so anyone can go and it’s free. If I recall correctly, they’re performing on my birthday. You think they came to perform for me? Hmmm… I like to think so. Tee-hee!
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Should I Quit My Job?
| Your Job Dissatisfaction Level is 47% |
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Got this from a friend's blog...kinda proves my point doesn't it? Tee-hee! Told you so!
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
'Nuff Already
I read the Metro and the 24 almost everyday on my way to work and I almost always stumble on gossip about celebs...celebs who annoy me like Paris Hilton. No, I'm not jealous of her and no, I don't wish I was her. I don't understand what the fuss is all about. So she got caught on a sex tape....so what?!? ok, so she's an heiress... again, so what?!? Plus, the word "Like" seems to flow out from her lips as if it were water... "You know, she's like so dumb! Like there's no other word... you know, like she only knows how to say like.." waaahh! stop it na!
Sorry, just stumbled into another gossip about her and it's just really annoying.
Sorry, just stumbled into another gossip about her and it's just really annoying.
iPod Fun
I've been seeing this survey/game and decided to give it a try just for fun... read on... =)
1. What do you think of me? - Is It Any Wonder (Keane) * Ookkaayy...what the hell does this mean? Pwede ba self-interpretation nalang? O sige, palagay ko it means I'm a wonder...a wonder of the world. Haha! Baliw...
2. Will I have a happy life? - Everytime I Close My Eyes (Babyface) * Ganun? So I have to close my eyes just to be happy?
3. What do my friends really think of me? - I Hope It's You (Ntwine) * Awww...
4. Do people secretly lust after me? - Get Up (Ciara) * No Comment. =P
5. How can I make myself happy? - Cry Me A River (Justin Timberlake) * Doesn't make any sense... kailangan ko pa ba umiyak muna? Unfair!
6. What should I do with my life? - You (Jennifer Love Hewitt) * Me?? Anong me??
7. Why must life be so full of pain? - Say Somethin' (Mariah Carey) * Ok, I'll say somethin'..eh kasi naman kung binibigay nalang lahat ng gusto ko eh di sana wala ng pain. Hmpf.
8. How can I maximize my pleasure during sex? - Between You And I (Jessica Simpson) * Ok, it will be our little secret, hala go!!
9. Will I ever have children? - How Could You (KC & Jojo) * Aray.
10. Will I die happy? - Claire De Lune (Boston Pops Orchestra) * Still a big mystery to me. Thanks iPod...di mo naman sinagot ang tanong.
11. Can you give me some advice? - Control Myself (LL Cool J Feat J Lo) * I think I'm discplined thank you very much! Hmpf.
12. What do you think happiness is? - Mesmerize (Ja Rule) * yeah..happiness is mesmerizing indeed..sigh
13. What's my favorite fetish? - One Minute Man (Missy Elliott) * Hahahaha! I don't... hahahaha! bwiset!
Funny! Hanap pa tayo ng ibang masasagutan... Tee-hee!
1. What do you think of me? - Is It Any Wonder (Keane) * Ookkaayy...what the hell does this mean? Pwede ba self-interpretation nalang? O sige, palagay ko it means I'm a wonder...a wonder of the world. Haha! Baliw...
2. Will I have a happy life? - Everytime I Close My Eyes (Babyface) * Ganun? So I have to close my eyes just to be happy?
3. What do my friends really think of me? - I Hope It's You (Ntwine) * Awww...
4. Do people secretly lust after me? - Get Up (Ciara) * No Comment. =P
5. How can I make myself happy? - Cry Me A River (Justin Timberlake) * Doesn't make any sense... kailangan ko pa ba umiyak muna? Unfair!
6. What should I do with my life? - You (Jennifer Love Hewitt) * Me?? Anong me??
7. Why must life be so full of pain? - Say Somethin' (Mariah Carey) * Ok, I'll say somethin'..eh kasi naman kung binibigay nalang lahat ng gusto ko eh di sana wala ng pain. Hmpf.
8. How can I maximize my pleasure during sex? - Between You And I (Jessica Simpson) * Ok, it will be our little secret, hala go!!
9. Will I ever have children? - How Could You (KC & Jojo) * Aray.
10. Will I die happy? - Claire De Lune (Boston Pops Orchestra) * Still a big mystery to me. Thanks iPod...di mo naman sinagot ang tanong.
11. Can you give me some advice? - Control Myself (LL Cool J Feat J Lo) * I think I'm discplined thank you very much! Hmpf.
12. What do you think happiness is? - Mesmerize (Ja Rule) * yeah..happiness is mesmerizing indeed..sigh
13. What's my favorite fetish? - One Minute Man (Missy Elliott) * Hahahaha! I don't... hahahaha! bwiset!
Funny! Hanap pa tayo ng ibang masasagutan... Tee-hee!
Mariah Carey @ Air Canada Centre
As soon as I came back to work, my co-workers asked me where I went during my one week vacation. It seems when you mention the word vacation, people automatically think you’re going somewhere. I didn’t go out of town. Mostly I was at home sleeping or watching TV and sometimes I’m with Jerry (he was on vacation too). Just the fact that I was somewhere else other than work made me so happy.
We did go to the Mariah Carey concert last Tuesday with Jerry’s aunt and uncle. Jerry had bought the tickets well before and I’ve never been to a concert here in Canada (come to think of it, I don’t recall going to a concert in the Philippines either – tsk tsk). Ok, so most people rolled their eyes when I mentioned I was going to a Mariah Carey concert. Not too many people are fond of her but what the heck, I wanted to go anyways! After all, it was at the Air Canada Centre! We decided not to splurge on the tickets since we were saving our money for something else so we got seats way far back but still good enough for me. We had successfully sneaked in a camera but we were too far to take any pictures and the lights weren’t very helpful either.
It lasted a little over an hour but I was really amazed! She sounded exactly like how she sounds when you listen to her on the radio which I thought was pretty amazing since most artists nowadays edit so much (have you heard Linkin Park live on TV? So different from how they sound on the radio isn’t it?). What I loved the most was how well organized everything was. Her set was really beautiful. Have you ever seen those videos were there’s flashing bulbs behind the artist? She had that too when she was performing Shake It Off. I was w-o-w-ed by all the fancy stuff she had on stage – the curtains, the lights, the big screens, flashing bulbs, glitters… She had a staircase on one side and a ramp on the other. I was telling Jerry if she ever tried using the ramp she would fall for sure with the high heels she was wearing. It turns out the ramp wasn’t for her. Buti nalang…
She also had a DJ who took over when she was having her costume changed. The DJ was really good. He played hits from all the way back during the 90’s to current hits. He would play only the first few seconds of a song, just enough to get the crowd excited and then moved to the next song. Jerry and I cheered, screamed, danced and sang. I was a little hesitant since his aunt and uncle were sitting next to us but then what the heck, we were at a concert after all! What do you expect, right? Even his aunt was swaying to the beat.
She sang all her hits and ended the show with We Belong Together. It was really worth the money we spent on the tickets. Not bad for my first concert.
We did go to the Mariah Carey concert last Tuesday with Jerry’s aunt and uncle. Jerry had bought the tickets well before and I’ve never been to a concert here in Canada (come to think of it, I don’t recall going to a concert in the Philippines either – tsk tsk). Ok, so most people rolled their eyes when I mentioned I was going to a Mariah Carey concert. Not too many people are fond of her but what the heck, I wanted to go anyways! After all, it was at the Air Canada Centre! We decided not to splurge on the tickets since we were saving our money for something else so we got seats way far back but still good enough for me. We had successfully sneaked in a camera but we were too far to take any pictures and the lights weren’t very helpful either.
It lasted a little over an hour but I was really amazed! She sounded exactly like how she sounds when you listen to her on the radio which I thought was pretty amazing since most artists nowadays edit so much (have you heard Linkin Park live on TV? So different from how they sound on the radio isn’t it?). What I loved the most was how well organized everything was. Her set was really beautiful. Have you ever seen those videos were there’s flashing bulbs behind the artist? She had that too when she was performing Shake It Off. I was w-o-w-ed by all the fancy stuff she had on stage – the curtains, the lights, the big screens, flashing bulbs, glitters… She had a staircase on one side and a ramp on the other. I was telling Jerry if she ever tried using the ramp she would fall for sure with the high heels she was wearing. It turns out the ramp wasn’t for her. Buti nalang…
She also had a DJ who took over when she was having her costume changed. The DJ was really good. He played hits from all the way back during the 90’s to current hits. He would play only the first few seconds of a song, just enough to get the crowd excited and then moved to the next song. Jerry and I cheered, screamed, danced and sang. I was a little hesitant since his aunt and uncle were sitting next to us but then what the heck, we were at a concert after all! What do you expect, right? Even his aunt was swaying to the beat.
She sang all her hits and ended the show with We Belong Together. It was really worth the money we spent on the tickets. Not bad for my first concert.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
A case of the Ex
“Can you be friends with your ex?” – This is one question that gets thrown at me every now and then. I see it on articles, e-mails, surveys and it almost never fails to pop-up during girl talk. I’m sure you’ve been asked this question atleast once before. While most would answer no, some would answer yes. As for me, I’ve only had 1 ex-boyfriend and we’ve managed to remain good friends. To be honest, it took awhile for both of us to get past everything. Mostly it was me that was having a hard time getting over it. After we broke up, we had a very rough and painful year of getting back together and then breaking up again and a lot of arguing. There were times when we both cried, times when we missed each other, times when we were confused and times when we were sort of glad we were over. In the simplest of words, it was a rollercoaster ride. The one thing I do know is that we were both honest with each other. It helped that we were good friends even before we became a couple and got to know each other very well during the years we spent together. The truth hurt but the fact was we grew up and it was time for us to go our separate ways. Am I bitter about it? I used to be but now I’m not bitter at all. We still chat every now and then (we seldom catch each other online due to our time difference), we crack jokes, give each other advice… we do the things that friends do (except we don’t hang out with each other since I’m in Canada). When I think he’s being a jerk to someone, I tell him. He lends me an ear when I need it.
Do we care for each other? Yes, we do. We are friends. We are both happy with our current relationships and although we both know we prolly won’t be together again as a couple (haha!), we remain good friends.
Do we care for each other? Yes, we do. We are friends. We are both happy with our current relationships and although we both know we prolly won’t be together again as a couple (haha!), we remain good friends.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Ang Bilis Naman
Di ako makapaniwala, it's already Thursday and my vacation is almost over. It's true what they say that time flies when you're enjoying yourself. How I wish I could have an entire month off. Good thing that Monday is Labour Day so I only have to work four days next week. I'm honestly dreading going back to work because I know what's waiting for me...tons of work, everyday training and lots of e-mails to reply to. It's not a pretty picture and trust me when I say you don't want to be in my shoes.
Jerry said I should enjoy my week off and that when I'm not at work, I shouldn't think about it. I guess he's right... no, I know he's right. But how can I not think of it? I don't like training and I wasn't hired to train... (it's a long story) but it's something I have to do. Alam mo yung feeling na papasok ka sa trabaho na di mo naman gusto? Extremely difficult. What makes it difficult is that fact that I have to force myself into doing something I don't want to do. My mom asked me the other day why I don't like my job and it made me think...why don't I like my job? The question had honestly left me speechless for a few minutes. I wasn't sure why I wasn't happy. It dawned on me that it wasn't just one thing. Rather, it was a combination of several things that made me dislike my job. First, I don't like what I do... I implement and train clients, do Q.A., create documentation for our software, and provide a bit of tech support. I do almost everything except for what I really want to do which is programming. Second, I have a "love-hate" relationship with my co-workers..sadly I feel "hate" more than "love". Third, the pay isn't even all too well and we don't even have benefits! sucks noh?
A lot of you prolly wonder why I'm even still working with the company I'm at now and to be honest, it's good experience for me. I don't get to program yet but I'm learning all the different aspects that surround it. I was willing to get paid lesser than what I'm supposed to be making just so I could gain valuable experience... knowledge that I know will be useful to me someday. Eto lang ang tumutulak sakin papasok sa umaga. Don't get me wrong, I am grateful to have a job. Despite the fact that I would have to work extra hard to get to where I want to be, I'm still very blessed.
I am holding on to the saying, "Do your best and leave the rest to God"... I just need to be patient and let God take care of the rest.
Jerry said I should enjoy my week off and that when I'm not at work, I shouldn't think about it. I guess he's right... no, I know he's right. But how can I not think of it? I don't like training and I wasn't hired to train... (it's a long story) but it's something I have to do. Alam mo yung feeling na papasok ka sa trabaho na di mo naman gusto? Extremely difficult. What makes it difficult is that fact that I have to force myself into doing something I don't want to do. My mom asked me the other day why I don't like my job and it made me think...why don't I like my job? The question had honestly left me speechless for a few minutes. I wasn't sure why I wasn't happy. It dawned on me that it wasn't just one thing. Rather, it was a combination of several things that made me dislike my job. First, I don't like what I do... I implement and train clients, do Q.A., create documentation for our software, and provide a bit of tech support. I do almost everything except for what I really want to do which is programming. Second, I have a "love-hate" relationship with my co-workers..sadly I feel "hate" more than "love". Third, the pay isn't even all too well and we don't even have benefits! sucks noh?
A lot of you prolly wonder why I'm even still working with the company I'm at now and to be honest, it's good experience for me. I don't get to program yet but I'm learning all the different aspects that surround it. I was willing to get paid lesser than what I'm supposed to be making just so I could gain valuable experience... knowledge that I know will be useful to me someday. Eto lang ang tumutulak sakin papasok sa umaga. Don't get me wrong, I am grateful to have a job. Despite the fact that I would have to work extra hard to get to where I want to be, I'm still very blessed.
I am holding on to the saying, "Do your best and leave the rest to God"... I just need to be patient and let God take care of the rest.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
I am afraid of getting old
I am afraid of getting old.
I am scared to wake up one day and find physical limitations due to my age. Can't run, can't eat certain foods, can't go anywhere without someone with me, can't hear well, can't see well..ugh. I also wonder what I will look like with wrinkled skin, thinning hair, a little bent over pehaps? But most of all I am scared of being left behind by the world. I'm scared of getting old and spending day by day at home and doing nothing. I can't just buy anything anymore kasi di na babagay. I don't want my kids or grand children to think that I don't understand the ways of the world anymore and that I am obsolete.
But you know what? Maybe when I get to that age, all the things I worry about now may not be as important to me anymore. I'll prolly be much wiser (I hope so) and less concerned about mundane things.
I just hope that when I look back at my life, I'll have no regrets and that I can tell myself I've lived my life to the fullest. With that thought, maybe getting old will be more bearable and hopefully not as bad as I think it is.
I am scared to wake up one day and find physical limitations due to my age. Can't run, can't eat certain foods, can't go anywhere without someone with me, can't hear well, can't see well..ugh. I also wonder what I will look like with wrinkled skin, thinning hair, a little bent over pehaps? But most of all I am scared of being left behind by the world. I'm scared of getting old and spending day by day at home and doing nothing. I can't just buy anything anymore kasi di na babagay. I don't want my kids or grand children to think that I don't understand the ways of the world anymore and that I am obsolete.
But you know what? Maybe when I get to that age, all the things I worry about now may not be as important to me anymore. I'll prolly be much wiser (I hope so) and less concerned about mundane things.
I just hope that when I look back at my life, I'll have no regrets and that I can tell myself I've lived my life to the fullest. With that thought, maybe getting old will be more bearable and hopefully not as bad as I think it is.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
A week off is good enough for me!
I'm so happy my vacation request finally got approved! So, this is officially my last week and then I'm off next week which means no phone calls, no e-mails and no training! I was so worried that they weren't going to approve it since we're so swamped. But had they not approved it, I would have thrown a hissy fit! haha!
Anyhow moving on, I recently got assigned a very important client. It's our biggest deal to date and I couldn't believe they gave it to me! I honestly never saw it coming. Surely they would assign it to my boss and I would prolly help out once in awhile but boy was I wrong! So there I was sitting in our VP's office with her explaining the situation... How important this deal is, how much money this is worth, what needs to be done, what to to expect, the process of doing things...yada yada yada... I was having one of those "Ally McBeal" moments. You know the one where she spaces out and starts imagining things? Yup, that was me. While listening to the VP go on and on and on, I was thinking of all my other clients, how much work I still have left, all my appointments, what's already on my calendar, worrying about my vacation, remembering Steve telling me I need to ask for a raise...and at the same time trying to keep my facial expression serious and attentive (Mark was also watching me intently so I had to concentrate even harder). Mind you, I had the urge to grab a paper weight and throw it at her. I guess my facial expression might have betrayed my thoughts because she (our VP) stopped midsentence and suddenly asked me, "oh do you have lot on your plate right now?" I had to stop myself from saying, "as if you didn't know" and instead explained in the nicest way possible that I wouldn't mind taking on the project but that it would be impossible for me to take on this project and do everything else altogether. So she said not to worry and that we would be hiring someone else to take on some of the projects I already had. Sure. I've heard that before and I don't see a reason why I should even be listening.
Bottom line is, I didn't have a choice anyway so I had to accept the assignment. I knew I was going to regret this whole thing from the moment I stepped into her office. This means that on top of all the things I'm already taking care of, I've added another one on my list that may require me to work irregular hours and I don't even get a raise! How wonderful.
Looking at brighter side of things, at least if I have to be at work at 3 am in the morning, I get picked up and dropped off afterwards, I have just been handed to right to say no to other things if I'm too busy taking care of this deal and I can delegate some stuff to my boss if really needed. harhar!
But on top of all of this, the really great thing about it is that I still get my vacation! I was so sure they were going to take back the permit they gave me but thank God I was wrong!
Anyhow moving on, I recently got assigned a very important client. It's our biggest deal to date and I couldn't believe they gave it to me! I honestly never saw it coming. Surely they would assign it to my boss and I would prolly help out once in awhile but boy was I wrong! So there I was sitting in our VP's office with her explaining the situation... How important this deal is, how much money this is worth, what needs to be done, what to to expect, the process of doing things...yada yada yada... I was having one of those "Ally McBeal" moments. You know the one where she spaces out and starts imagining things? Yup, that was me. While listening to the VP go on and on and on, I was thinking of all my other clients, how much work I still have left, all my appointments, what's already on my calendar, worrying about my vacation, remembering Steve telling me I need to ask for a raise...and at the same time trying to keep my facial expression serious and attentive (Mark was also watching me intently so I had to concentrate even harder). Mind you, I had the urge to grab a paper weight and throw it at her. I guess my facial expression might have betrayed my thoughts because she (our VP) stopped midsentence and suddenly asked me, "oh do you have lot on your plate right now?" I had to stop myself from saying, "as if you didn't know" and instead explained in the nicest way possible that I wouldn't mind taking on the project but that it would be impossible for me to take on this project and do everything else altogether. So she said not to worry and that we would be hiring someone else to take on some of the projects I already had. Sure. I've heard that before and I don't see a reason why I should even be listening.
Bottom line is, I didn't have a choice anyway so I had to accept the assignment. I knew I was going to regret this whole thing from the moment I stepped into her office. This means that on top of all the things I'm already taking care of, I've added another one on my list that may require me to work irregular hours and I don't even get a raise! How wonderful.
Looking at brighter side of things, at least if I have to be at work at 3 am in the morning, I get picked up and dropped off afterwards, I have just been handed to right to say no to other things if I'm too busy taking care of this deal and I can delegate some stuff to my boss if really needed. harhar!
But on top of all of this, the really great thing about it is that I still get my vacation! I was so sure they were going to take back the permit they gave me but thank God I was wrong!
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Shopping 101
I realized I often post when I have some free time at work and I just realized it's not really the best idea because I tend to write stuff mostly about work and it's getting pretty boring.
Anyhow, they recently opened Abercrombie and Fitch at the Eaton Centre and I was thinking of passing by later to grab something... harhar! I am a self-confessed shopaholic and it's come to a point where in every payday my sweet boyfriend would tease me about it. He tells me he can almost guarantee a trip to the mall every 15th and 30th of the month,.. I would disagree if it weren't true, but sadly it is. In my defense, I don't spend my entire pay cheque and I would normally only buy one or two things (to which he would had, "yeah, one or two things every few days or so...") and I do try to avoid spending too much (I do have bills to pay after all and I have my savings account too!). Still, I find it extremely difficult to walk in and out of the mall without buying something. No matter how hard I try to tell myself that no, I am not buying anything... I would somehow see something I really, really like and end up buying it. Trust me, there's always something! I should just avoid going to the mall altogether I think!
So here are a few shops I like checking out every now and then:
H&M - can be found in all major shopping centers in the GTA. I love their wide selection of clothes, cute and cheap accessories, bags and you can't beat their prices! Not to mention the wide array of sizes making it a lot easier and less frustrating for shoppers to fit well into their clothes (especially for petites like me =p). Prices can be anywhere from $6 - $200.
Garage Clothing - my denim store! I simply love their jeans! Ok, so I'm very partial to them because I find it so hard to find jeans that fit me perfectly but you have to admit, you find a pair of jeans you love and you can't help but keep coming back for more! They also have tons of cute tops especially during summertime. Prices can be anywhere from $12 - $100 (sweet huh?).
Nine West - shoes! I am not a shoe-aholic like other girls but I buy a pair every now and then and walking into this store is like walking into a shoe museum (fine, I'm exaggerating) but they do have a nice collection varying from casual to dress shoes. It's not uber-expensive but it's not dirt cheap either. I've heard you can get a pair at discounted prices in the states but here in Canada, the prices are somewhere between $100 - $250. Yeah, I do get second thoughts when it comes to purchasing a pair of shoes that cost over $100 when I know I can get something better and cheaper somewhere else. Although, splurging on an absolutely gorgeous pair of Nine West shoes once in a while isn't such a bad idea. =p
The Bay - ok, so The Bay is a department store but maannn! It's like walking inside Rustans and yes, everything's expensive but I love visiting their make up section. They've got MAC, Dior, Cargo, Benefit, Shiseido, Clinique, Napoleon Perdis, Lise Watier, Estee Lauder, Lancome, and so much more! What's good about them is that they let you try almost anything. If you don't want to over spend, let them know what your budget is and they can give you some pretty good alternatives.
Bitter Sweet - simply: my stop for cute accessories. You can't try them on for hygienic purposes but you can hold them up against your ears if you like. ^-^ Prices are between $8 - $100.
Aldo and Aldo Accessories - most of my shoes are from Aldo. They've got different styles and colors to choose from and the prices aren't bad either. Aldo Accessories has some pretty neat stuff too like bags that go with the pair of shoes you're buying, scarves, hats, sunglasses, jewelry and very stylish belts. I also like the shoes they have for guys which is why Jerry and I can't help but stop at Aldo every now and then. Prices are between $30 - $250 for Aldo and $8 - $ 150 for Aldo Accessories.
Bentley at Yorkdale - Bentley at Yorkdale is the only Bentley store that has the best selection when it comes to bags. I don't know why but the other Bentley stores don't carry such a wide selection as the one at Yorkdale. Bentley at Yorkdale will sell Nine West and Guess bags at discounted prices when they have a sale and you can't beat the prices.
Dynamite - this store has some pretty good dress clothes (semi-formal clothing). Although I can't fit well into their dress pants (they're too long for me), their tops fit me just fine. I also buy my capri pants from them. Surprisingly, their capri pants fit me perfectly and have just the right length! Prices are between $15 - $100.
Costa Blanca - as soon as they get new stuff, you better make sure you come rushing to their store! The store is almost always packed (just like H&M) and their stuff sell pretty fast. Their summer tops are very cute and one-of-a-kind and they've got cute dresses too! Prices are between $12 - $100.
Zara - I used to think this store had Banana Republic prices but to my surprise (and much to my delight) their prices don't really differ much from H&M or GAP. Aritzia's even more expensive. I like how they arrange their clothes by color (much like how Freeway does it). All the blue tops are in one section, all the red ones in another section and so on. I also like the wide variety of styles they offer and the range of sizes that they have. You can buy a nice shirt for only $12 or buy good quality bermuda shorts for less than $50 or buy a dressy top for only $30.
Abercrombie & Fitch - i love their polo shirts! Although the price of one is double the price of a polo shirt from another store, I would still shell out $ for one. They've got good colors, great quality and it shows. I wore a pink Abercrombie & Fitch polo shirt the other day and people at work kept complimenting it. The Abercrombie & Fitch stores here in the GTA (I know of only 2) just recently opened and I haven't really bought anything except for the shirts. Their clothes are a bit pricey, between $30 - $250.
Levis - I love wearing Levis jeans but the last pair of Levis that I bought was from the Phils w/c I bought right before I left. I have yet to buy a pair here in Canada but a pair of Levis is guaranteed to last you for well over a few years (guaranteed of course that you don't grow any bigger!).
Sephora - make up pit stop. Aside from The Bay, Sephora is also a good place to shop for make up. They have brands that you don't find anywhere else and you're free to try anything you see. They have Paul & Joe, Dior, Cargo, Shiseido, Guerlain, Benefit, Nars, and so many more.
There.
There are also plenty of little shops located along Queen St. that I would love to check out but unfortunately haven't had the time to. I also don't own a car so I am limited to the places easily accessible by transit. I also love the market located in downtown Ottawa. Simply put, I love shopping, I love being able to go around different stores and just checking them out. I don't always buy and even when I do, I don't buy more than 5 items at a time. First, because I watch my budget and second, if I can't convince myself it's practical I prolly won't get it (there are exceptions to this rule of course). Admittedly, I love to splurge once in awhile on an item I know I won't be able to find anywhere else or something I know I'll be using frequently (like say a pair of shoes).
I find that shopping is a good stress reliever. I often have the urge to go shopping when I'm awfully stressed at work. This may not be the best way to deal with stress but it helps. ^-^
Anyhow, they recently opened Abercrombie and Fitch at the Eaton Centre and I was thinking of passing by later to grab something... harhar! I am a self-confessed shopaholic and it's come to a point where in every payday my sweet boyfriend would tease me about it. He tells me he can almost guarantee a trip to the mall every 15th and 30th of the month,.. I would disagree if it weren't true, but sadly it is. In my defense, I don't spend my entire pay cheque and I would normally only buy one or two things (to which he would had, "yeah, one or two things every few days or so...") and I do try to avoid spending too much (I do have bills to pay after all and I have my savings account too!). Still, I find it extremely difficult to walk in and out of the mall without buying something. No matter how hard I try to tell myself that no, I am not buying anything... I would somehow see something I really, really like and end up buying it. Trust me, there's always something! I should just avoid going to the mall altogether I think!
So here are a few shops I like checking out every now and then:
H&M - can be found in all major shopping centers in the GTA. I love their wide selection of clothes, cute and cheap accessories, bags and you can't beat their prices! Not to mention the wide array of sizes making it a lot easier and less frustrating for shoppers to fit well into their clothes (especially for petites like me =p). Prices can be anywhere from $6 - $200.
Garage Clothing - my denim store! I simply love their jeans! Ok, so I'm very partial to them because I find it so hard to find jeans that fit me perfectly but you have to admit, you find a pair of jeans you love and you can't help but keep coming back for more! They also have tons of cute tops especially during summertime. Prices can be anywhere from $12 - $100 (sweet huh?).
Nine West - shoes! I am not a shoe-aholic like other girls but I buy a pair every now and then and walking into this store is like walking into a shoe museum (fine, I'm exaggerating) but they do have a nice collection varying from casual to dress shoes. It's not uber-expensive but it's not dirt cheap either. I've heard you can get a pair at discounted prices in the states but here in Canada, the prices are somewhere between $100 - $250. Yeah, I do get second thoughts when it comes to purchasing a pair of shoes that cost over $100 when I know I can get something better and cheaper somewhere else. Although, splurging on an absolutely gorgeous pair of Nine West shoes once in a while isn't such a bad idea. =p
The Bay - ok, so The Bay is a department store but maannn! It's like walking inside Rustans and yes, everything's expensive but I love visiting their make up section. They've got MAC, Dior, Cargo, Benefit, Shiseido, Clinique, Napoleon Perdis, Lise Watier, Estee Lauder, Lancome, and so much more! What's good about them is that they let you try almost anything. If you don't want to over spend, let them know what your budget is and they can give you some pretty good alternatives.
Bitter Sweet - simply: my stop for cute accessories. You can't try them on for hygienic purposes but you can hold them up against your ears if you like. ^-^ Prices are between $8 - $100.
Aldo and Aldo Accessories - most of my shoes are from Aldo. They've got different styles and colors to choose from and the prices aren't bad either. Aldo Accessories has some pretty neat stuff too like bags that go with the pair of shoes you're buying, scarves, hats, sunglasses, jewelry and very stylish belts. I also like the shoes they have for guys which is why Jerry and I can't help but stop at Aldo every now and then. Prices are between $30 - $250 for Aldo and $8 - $ 150 for Aldo Accessories.
Bentley at Yorkdale - Bentley at Yorkdale is the only Bentley store that has the best selection when it comes to bags. I don't know why but the other Bentley stores don't carry such a wide selection as the one at Yorkdale. Bentley at Yorkdale will sell Nine West and Guess bags at discounted prices when they have a sale and you can't beat the prices.
Dynamite - this store has some pretty good dress clothes (semi-formal clothing). Although I can't fit well into their dress pants (they're too long for me), their tops fit me just fine. I also buy my capri pants from them. Surprisingly, their capri pants fit me perfectly and have just the right length! Prices are between $15 - $100.
Costa Blanca - as soon as they get new stuff, you better make sure you come rushing to their store! The store is almost always packed (just like H&M) and their stuff sell pretty fast. Their summer tops are very cute and one-of-a-kind and they've got cute dresses too! Prices are between $12 - $100.
Zara - I used to think this store had Banana Republic prices but to my surprise (and much to my delight) their prices don't really differ much from H&M or GAP. Aritzia's even more expensive. I like how they arrange their clothes by color (much like how Freeway does it). All the blue tops are in one section, all the red ones in another section and so on. I also like the wide variety of styles they offer and the range of sizes that they have. You can buy a nice shirt for only $12 or buy good quality bermuda shorts for less than $50 or buy a dressy top for only $30.
Abercrombie & Fitch - i love their polo shirts! Although the price of one is double the price of a polo shirt from another store, I would still shell out $ for one. They've got good colors, great quality and it shows. I wore a pink Abercrombie & Fitch polo shirt the other day and people at work kept complimenting it. The Abercrombie & Fitch stores here in the GTA (I know of only 2) just recently opened and I haven't really bought anything except for the shirts. Their clothes are a bit pricey, between $30 - $250.
Levis - I love wearing Levis jeans but the last pair of Levis that I bought was from the Phils w/c I bought right before I left. I have yet to buy a pair here in Canada but a pair of Levis is guaranteed to last you for well over a few years (guaranteed of course that you don't grow any bigger!).
Sephora - make up pit stop. Aside from The Bay, Sephora is also a good place to shop for make up. They have brands that you don't find anywhere else and you're free to try anything you see. They have Paul & Joe, Dior, Cargo, Shiseido, Guerlain, Benefit, Nars, and so many more.
There.
There are also plenty of little shops located along Queen St. that I would love to check out but unfortunately haven't had the time to. I also don't own a car so I am limited to the places easily accessible by transit. I also love the market located in downtown Ottawa. Simply put, I love shopping, I love being able to go around different stores and just checking them out. I don't always buy and even when I do, I don't buy more than 5 items at a time. First, because I watch my budget and second, if I can't convince myself it's practical I prolly won't get it (there are exceptions to this rule of course). Admittedly, I love to splurge once in awhile on an item I know I won't be able to find anywhere else or something I know I'll be using frequently (like say a pair of shoes).
I find that shopping is a good stress reliever. I often have the urge to go shopping when I'm awfully stressed at work. This may not be the best way to deal with stress but it helps. ^-^
Monday, August 14, 2006
of migrating and travelling
I feel sick. I think i just need some rest and I’ll be back to my normal self.
I can’t believe how fast time flies. I feel like I left the phils yesterday but in reality I’ve been gone for 2 years. Gosh, I remember the first few months I came here. I was so eager to save up some money just so I could go back. I spent a good few days crying and sulking and spending what little money I had on phone cards. Now when I think about it, it’s not that bad – being here I mean. I guess for the most part, it’s because I’ve already adjusted and also because I’ve learned to appreciate life in Canada. Yes, it’s not always “peachy” but it’s not as bad as I originally thought it would be.
I do miss a lot of things and I have no other desire than to be able to visit. But with all the bills I have to pay and with all of my other expenses, I find it a wee bit hard to save up enough money to afford a plane ticket. Eventually I will go back to the phils for a vacation but as of this time, I don’t know if I will ever go back for good. Sad to hear but it is the truth. It’s not that I despise living back home and it’s not that I’m too good for it either. But it is extremely hard to get settled in one place and then have to move again because everytime I move, I will have to start all over again. I think one factor that may greatly affect my decision would be if a company in Canada sends me to the Phils for business and I get to live in the Phils but earn dollars. LOL!
Shey was just telling me this morning that she’s back home for two weeks and will leave again for business for a few months. I envy her and all our other friends who get to travel because of work. Not only do they gain valuable work experience but they get to travel as well. I think she’s been in 3 or 4 different countries now! The only downside to it is the fact that she doesn’t get to spend a lot of time with her loved ones.
I would love to travel someday. I just can’t afford it yet but I eventually will. I have yet to list down the places I would want to visit but I know Europe would definitely be on the list together with some places in the Philippines that I haven’t been to yet and a few places in Asia. I was also thinking of going on a cruise but I can’t seem to push the thought of sinking ships behind. Blame it on the countless movies I’ve seen about cruise ships sinking. I don’t think I would want to go somewhere cold though. I’ve had winter in Canada and to me that is enough. ^-^
Until I can afford travelling to different countries, for now I am content with the different places I can go to close to home.
I can’t believe how fast time flies. I feel like I left the phils yesterday but in reality I’ve been gone for 2 years. Gosh, I remember the first few months I came here. I was so eager to save up some money just so I could go back. I spent a good few days crying and sulking and spending what little money I had on phone cards. Now when I think about it, it’s not that bad – being here I mean. I guess for the most part, it’s because I’ve already adjusted and also because I’ve learned to appreciate life in Canada. Yes, it’s not always “peachy” but it’s not as bad as I originally thought it would be.
I do miss a lot of things and I have no other desire than to be able to visit. But with all the bills I have to pay and with all of my other expenses, I find it a wee bit hard to save up enough money to afford a plane ticket. Eventually I will go back to the phils for a vacation but as of this time, I don’t know if I will ever go back for good. Sad to hear but it is the truth. It’s not that I despise living back home and it’s not that I’m too good for it either. But it is extremely hard to get settled in one place and then have to move again because everytime I move, I will have to start all over again. I think one factor that may greatly affect my decision would be if a company in Canada sends me to the Phils for business and I get to live in the Phils but earn dollars. LOL!
Shey was just telling me this morning that she’s back home for two weeks and will leave again for business for a few months. I envy her and all our other friends who get to travel because of work. Not only do they gain valuable work experience but they get to travel as well. I think she’s been in 3 or 4 different countries now! The only downside to it is the fact that she doesn’t get to spend a lot of time with her loved ones.
I would love to travel someday. I just can’t afford it yet but I eventually will. I have yet to list down the places I would want to visit but I know Europe would definitely be on the list together with some places in the Philippines that I haven’t been to yet and a few places in Asia. I was also thinking of going on a cruise but I can’t seem to push the thought of sinking ships behind. Blame it on the countless movies I’ve seen about cruise ships sinking. I don’t think I would want to go somewhere cold though. I’ve had winter in Canada and to me that is enough. ^-^
Until I can afford travelling to different countries, for now I am content with the different places I can go to close to home.
Thursday, August 03, 2006
autumn is in the air
autumn is almost here... ay how sad. i wish it were summer all year long but alas, this is the way the world goes.
slave work
Sobrang daming trabaho! Nakakabaliw na… too much work and there’s only one of me! Dangggg I need a vacation! Oh sorry, let me rephrase… I’m desperate for a vacation. I don’t even care whether I’m going out of town or not. I just don’t want to go to work. I want to be able to sleep all day, go wherever I want and just be able to go through the day without once thinking of work. Everytime someone goes on vacation, I envy them…very very much. Sometimes I wake up in the morning, look at my brothers sleeping in their beds and I think to myself, “ang sarap naman…buti pa sila..” Don’t get me wrong, I like the fact that I have a job. I just want some time off… even for a few days…a week preferrably.
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