weirdo moments

moment #1
lunch

There comes a time in one's life that you enjoy having lunch alone.
I've done it quite a few times but it still surprises me that I actually enjoy it.
Some might find it weird and sad, it's also hard to admit, but I think once in a while a person should do this for self preservation.
Why?
Because sometimes you just want to eat all the carbs you could in peace.


moment #2
self-love?

is there really such a thing? i mean is that how you would describe the feeling of how important you are to yourself? or is that feeling the same as being selfish? I feel that way sometimes, i don't think it's being selfish, i think I just know my worth. (blame my parents for such confidence)

moment #3
paris hilton

do i like her?
i think i like her a little.
because I have downloaded her songs, i enjoyed her latest music video, and in the office i'd always be caught up singing "dadadadadada..."

moment #4
what to eat?

i don't know what causes this, but sometimes when I'm really hungry I don't know what to eat. just like today, when i was about to get out of the office to buy food I didn't know what I would want to eat. It's frustrating because you end up eating what is available and in the end you're not satisfied.

moment # 5
surprise

just when you thought you're doing fine, something happens and it makes you realize you're not.
jog has been out of the country for two months already, but it feels like a year already! i'll be waiting for eight more months, i'm guessing that would feel like years. he tells me i should enjoy, i do, but sometimes i couldn't.

these are just some of my weirdo moments. what's yours?

Why haven’t I touched my laptop

It’s heartbreaking. I cannot bring myself to see or even touch my most favorite thing. It’s so much like a break-up, you’d rather sleep and wish it was all a dream. I don’t know what happened but when I checked my folder, it was gone. Not even a trace. All my files of the past year and just about everything GONE! I knew I had to have back up!

So I want this all behind. Don’t ask anymore!

On things that made me a little happy

MC Donald’s Milkshake!!!!!!

It’s back! But only to a few of their outlets, I first knew about it through Seventeen. Aside from Eastwood, they now have it in Glorietta. So to those who missed this yummy treat, whenever you’re near the area, better treat yourself with some!

Cheap thrills

I once was asked how I score good finds. There’s really no right answer to that question. I guess you should just know the right places to get them and be there. Specially when they’re on sale! And if there’s something I’ve learned, if you see something you really want and you’re comfortable with its price buy it! Or when you find something that you like but will make you starve yourself to death till the next payday or allowance, sleep on it! If the next day you still want it and cannot stop thinking about it, then buy it!

Currently here are my favorite finds

my less than 500peso sandals, the headbands, earrings and cincher are all under 100peso

On other cheap thrills

Vitress Hair Spa
J&J Milkbath
Body Shop Lip Balm in Raspberry and Strawberry
Mimi Lip and Cheek Tint
Bench lip glosses
Bench clear mascara
Potato Corner fries in cheese and sour cream
Gummi bears, sour tape and Nerds
Meiji Macadamia
Bobbie cuticle oil
Bobbie Nail Polish remover
Tokyo Tokyo’s California Maki
Sarsi Mc Float
Carmex Lip balm

Oktoberfest and love bites

I wasn’t here last year, and the last time I remembered going to an Oktoberfest event was when I was in first year college. This year although my best gimik buddy is not around I went single to blue wave to have dinner and a night out with my girlfriends. The dinner was a treat from our October celebrators Anne, Jho and Vane.

I couldn’t help myself to miss Jog and think about if he was here, he would have joined us. It could have been our first Oktoberfest together. I had to stop myself from thinking about him because I didn’t want to ruin their night. But I knew they we’re watching over me just in case I break down. Girlfriends!

It’s hard to enjoy yourself when you know you want something else. It’s hard to be really happy when the person you want to be with is not there with you. It’s been two months since he left, but reality hasn’t really sink in. It’s difficult. It’s unfair. And I just want this year to pass, or have it forwarded to June 2007 already. I want it done.

Grey’s Anatomy
I’m watching season 2 on DVD, not done yet but I'm so loving it!

Life is too short to be…

The events of the past week made me reflect on how I am living my life. How I make decisions and just life in general.

It made me realize that life is too short to be angry all the time, to have baggage’s, to worry all the time, and later on have regrets.

I was such a worrywart about work and career, I was whining (yah, I admit that) about how it sucks but I never really have been doing my part. It was all about how this job is not for me and how it’s not really a real job, when in fact I should be thankful I have a job when there are thousands who are job less and would are looking for one as I whine. I still think I could do better, and find a more suitable work for me, but I guess I still have time to find another one in due time.

I was so worried about the future that I forget about living. Living for each day that it comes. I forgot about enjoying.

Jeline’s text was timely because it says:

A interview with God:

Man: What surprises you most about humankind?
God: That they get bored with childhood, they rush to grow up and then long to be children again… That they lose their health to make money, and then lose their money to restore their health… That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present such that they live in either the present or the future… That they live as if they never die and thou they had never lived.

I’ve been praying for answers and now I know why and I understand. That’s what my dad has been telling me…Live by the day. Because you cannot redo the past, you only live once and you don’t know what will happen next. So for the next few days I must remember what I wrote here and try to relax and enjoy the ride.

Peace!

so there i was in glorietta, alone

I woke up and wanted to window shop, midday I asked if anyone would like to join me but everyone else is busy, and so I went on with my plans. That’s one thing I know I’ve doing for God knows how long. I enjoy doing so because I don’t have to worry about someone getting bored or that I’m taking too much time on one shop, just the thought of someone is waiting for you makes that hobby of mine shameful, unless that person is very willing. It really relieves stress and takes your mind off certain things until the mall hours are over.

Good find

I couldn’t believe I forgot that it’s the time of the year when National Bookstore has it bookworms’ sale! It was on that same sale, 2 years ago that I was able to buy Bergdorf Blondes and Gossip Girl at 20% off, not to mention it earned me points. Finally, I got myself a copy of the Alchemist and although I’m not done yet, it really is a good one. I remember a girl from a bookstore in Oakland upon seeing me with the book she immediately said, “You should get that, it changed my life”.

So to all book lovers, the sale is up to September 17!

Sole Searching

I’m actually sole searching. I’m looking for an affordable black pumps. I found the style I like the problem is I couldn’t afford them, and even if I could I wouldn’t spend that much for a shoe. And there’s this one the right style and reasonably priced but they don’t have my size.

S.O.S.

don't ask

Panalangin ko sa habang buhay

Makapiling ka

Makasama ka

Yan ang panalangin ko

At hindi papayag ang pusong ito

Mawala ka sa 'king piling

Mahal ko iyong dinggin

Wala nang iba pang mas mahalaga

Sa tamis na dulot ng pag-ibig natin dal'wa

At sana nama'y makikinig ka

Kapag aking sabihing minamahal kita

I found the song!

**I love kamikazee's version of doo bee doo bee do

taking charge

So finally I got a call from jog. I didn’t realize I was so ecstatic, I was talking too fast and too much he laughed. I was just too happy to hear his voice again, to talk to him on the phone again. Although there was a second or two delay, it was all good.

In a span of 30 minutes everything about our lives for the past two weeks of no communication was covered…About my work and his, if he was eating right, and if his colleagues were nice.

I never imagined it would be like this, I mean I knew it would be hard like this but I never imagined it would bring out the best and worst of our lives. I realized a lot over this few weeks and a lot of good things have been happening. Things have been working out for me with work, and so is he. I realized how much I’ve become dependent of Jog and now I am back to being in charge again. Not that I was not before, but I guess Jog was so dependable so why not make use of it. hehehe I was not like that before but with him kasi I felt like I was being so taken care of and I knew he was there whenever. Ayayay! Saying that makes me even miss him more.

I miss him. Not that bad yet, I know it can get worse but I know I could handle it. Just like last year. It’s just 10 months!

I’m keeping myself busy these days, I need to be occupied so there is no chance for me to miss him. I’ve cleaned our room, our table, my magazines, my shoes, I did two weeks of laundry, I finished the first season of Grey’s anatomy, I made cheesecake, I had pictures developed, recopied and organized. Next on my list is to rearrange my cabinet, update my scrapbook, do some more projects, and bake cookies!

And by the way, this is my first attempt on Adobe Photoshop.

Have a nice one everyone!

love notes

Jog left last saturday,so today it's been a week. and I've survived. since he left I've only cried once.

I miss him. I miss doing things together-like having lunch, our phone calls, him greeting me good morning/ magandang umaga, his reminders, in short everything about jog.

But I guess what keeps me from being depressed, is knowing why he's not here.Knowing why he chose that carreer. I respect jog and his plans, his dreams. And for as long as I believe in him and his dreams I would continue supporting and loving the guy I met three years ago.

May the force be with us.


Change of Heart

I might take on the challenge. Im actually considering applying for the position, I'm just waiting for a pending application. If that won't work, I will be having Xmas party with MCC.


Technically Single

So jog asks me, "musta pagiging single".

Adjusting. Because now, I don't really need to ask jog's opinion, not that it doesnt matter anymore but because he couldn't give it immediately. I have all the time to myself, which i must admit I do enjoy. But i still miss having someone to make kwneto about how my day went, or someone I could find comfort to when I had a bad day.

Every Day We Delay...Day 33 ...1226 Innocent Civilians Killed

Dear friends,

Right now a tragedy is unfolding in the Middle East. Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed or wounded in the bombings in Lebanon, Palestine and Israel and the death toll is rising every day. If the US, Syria or Iran get involved, there is a chance of a catastrophic larger war.

UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has called for an immediate ceasefire and the deployment of international troops to the Israel-Lebanon border, and been strongly supported by almost every world leader. This is the best proposal yet to stop the violence, but the US, the UK, and Israel have refused to accept it.

I have just signed a petition calling on US President Bush, UK Prime Minister Blair, and Israeli Prime Minister Olmert to support Kofi Annan's proposal. If millions of people join this call, and we advertise our views in newspapers in the US, UK, and Israel, we can help pressure these leaders to stop the fighting. Go to the link below and sign up now!

http://www.ceasefirecampaign.org

With hope,

kaye

293,977
have signed the petitionhelp us get to 250,000

what's up with kikaye?

Hello world!

I’ve not been writing not only because I didn’t have so much to write, but I didn’t have the time as well.

What has happened?

Well, first let me share a shopping anecdote.

Last month during Glorietta’s sale I have chanced upon two delightful shoes.

And so I had the dilemma of which one will go home with me. I so wanted the bling-bling-pink-slip-ons, but the silver one goes well with everything and I could wear it on Fridays in the office. Both we’re in the same price range, but then a lady stepped on my left foot, and left a mark. We couldn’t take it off, and so I knew then which one has to go. I went home with the silver one.

That same night, I had dinner, coffee and breakfast with my two good buddies Joy and Romi. Romi and I havent seen each other in years, the last time I saw her was when a common friend had her debut. Imagine! So that explains how we ended up having breakfast at Jollibee Park Square.
Romi and I catched up, while Joy dozed off at starbucks at 3am in the morning.

at starbucks 11pm

at jollibee the next morning

BOrACAY

Finally, we came, saw and conquered boracay. No words could describe it beauty. And the next time I go there, I’ll make sure I could stay there for a week.

My dude-pare-tol’s birthday

We just had dinner and celebrated it with his family. I didn’t gave him any gift, just the same as last year. V. bad, I know. But I’m just so happy to be spending his birthday again, together.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOG!!!!!!!!!!! I love you!

On other birthdays

My good friend Joy turned a year older this month too. Her birthday reunited the best people I know, my high school buddies. We all missed high school life, all night we kept on talking about our kalokohans, our teachers, our classmates and the boyfriends who didn’t exist at that time could not do anything but to laugh also. Kahit hindi sila maka-relate. It was so nice to see them all again, and know that there are still some things that do not change.


the gang

Crossroads

I believe I’m in that time of my life wherein I wanna do a lot of things but I know better that I cannot afford to make mistakes that could jeopardize my future. I’m very careful making Plan A that could still accommodate Plan B, just in case.

I belong to the generation who wants to do a lot of things at the same time. We are over achievers, never settling for anything less. We want to be a photographer at the same time be the subject, we want to the have the cake and eat it.

We will never be contented in just being successful or being the best, we want to be successful, be the best and happy with what we are doing. We will not exchange our happiness over success.

I’m in a place right now that I really just want to take a step at a time, but that decision needs a lot of courage and support. I need to know that even if I screw up, there would be still people who would love and support me. I just need to know.

There are things in life that I’m still afraid to know, to discover. I’m still a kid who wants to believe and hopes there is really a Santa. Whenever I’m pressured or when I feel bad I run away from negative thoughts and memories. Yes, I’m still immature like that.

I am still a kid. I will always be.

what I miss the most in bumming around

Since I started working (if you call what I do work) I miss having my alone time, having all the time to myself. I miss making myself busy just for the heck of it. I miss forcing myself to do something, to make myself productive. I miss having control over my time, my life.

What I miss most is aiming aimlessly. I miss doing what I want to do my time. Now I’m tied up from morning till afternoon, my lunch break is an hour no more, no less. I have a 15 minute break that I have to break down to last me the whole day. It stresses me out!

From the time this eight-thirty-to-five-thirty job started I don’t have the time to go to the mall. Yah! I’m writing all these because I miss going to the mall. The simplest most relaxing thing, I cannot do anymore. To think now that I’m earning a little, and I could spend some of it to what I want, there is no time for it!

My 2 cents worth

I cried even before Elliot did when Ryan announced he was the one to go. I liked Elliot from the beginning; I thought his voice was something. During the first few rounds he was doing well. I think the pressure got in him thus the many times I’ve seen him just sing. He was very conscious to hit the notes resulting to emotionless performances.

I feel he’s a good man. I hope good things will come for him.

Katherine Mc Phee. Where do I begin? First of all she has a really good voice, she deserves where she is, plus she is pretty. But what saying things like “you’ve been really hard on me these past few weeks” to the judges appalled me. It was a test of character which Katherine did not definitely pass. Why couldn’t she accept criticism? She doesn’t deserve to be the next American Idol.

life in mono

My life is monotonous. And I hate the fact that I’m not doing anything about it, that I’m letting myself be in this situation. This is so frustrating.

I’m very grateful to have found a job after a month of job hunting, I’m very thankful to be in an established, well-known company, but I’m not just happy.

I am not happy because my work does not require anything from what I studied for four years. My work does not need me to be creative. I don’t get to do what I’ve always wanted to do. The only stress I get everyday is choosing what to wear for the day.

I’m back to where I was 6 years ago. I’m back in failing to do what I want to do. This saddens me, this stresses me out.

I’ve only been working for three months now, and during the second month I’ve already felt this, only was very reluctant to admit it even to myself. I didn’t want to seem ungrateful and mayabang.

Every day I wake up and I wish I could not go to work.

I know this has a purpose, which is why I am willing to stay until my probationary status.

And I must point out that I have learned a lot. I have learned a lot about myself and believe it or not I have overcome my shyness.

I don’t want to settle for second best.

American Idol 5

I’m very happy Elliot was not eliminated tonight, but I feel he will be in the bottom three next week if he continues to be monotonous like my work. He has a great singing voice, but unlike Taylor he doesn’t sing from his heart. He is much more concerned to hit the notes than to be able to express the song. Katherine Mc Phee is definitely going to be in the top 3.

Shoe story

I spotted really chic and functional shoes at people are people which could be worn for work and on days when you want to dress up. I should have gotten a snapshot of those delish shoes!

Caught the Rye

Finally. Finished the book, after a year of putting off reading it. It’s not on my favorite books list. For one, it didn’t really get my interest in the first few chapters hence the time it took me to finish the book. Although there were some quotable lines, still it didn’t give so much impact on me.

belated happy birthday to me

I cannot believe I’ve not been able to write, when in fact my work doesn’t require too much of my time, petiks nga eh.

Anyways, I celebrated my __th birthday last week. I just had dinner with my family, and jog. All of my friends greeted me thru sms, and that had been enough for me. Jog actually surprised me with breakfast, which he personally made, except for the pineapple juice which came from Mini Stop. And later that night, he gave me two red roses with a card which was for me the icing on the cake.

I’m actually getting bored with my job, to be honest. I’m not saying this because it’s a boring job, but it’s just that I feel I don’t get to be creative with that work. I cannot express myself. So after work, when I get home, I’m usually with a book. I read, I make an effort to read to take my mind out of the day that it had been and to stimulate all that is left of my brain.

All that I look forward to everyday is the thrill of dressing up. Sorry! I know its shallow for me to say that, but really that’s what just keeps me get up every morning.

And the thought of pay day, of course.

Speaking of dressing up, Mom bought me two new shoes, as she pities her daughter wearing the same shoes everyday. I actually wanted to buy it myself, during the midnight sale at Glorietta, but she immediately said it was her treat. So who am I to decline her offer?

So that has been my life over the past week.

The only thing I wish to accomplish is to lose some weight. I know I’ve done it before, and I know I can do it, only if I really put my mind and appetite into it, but I was thinking of not only eating right, but also do something healthier, like exercising, or even just walking twice a week to begin with. So wish me luck!

Rants and Raves

Rustom's choice

I personally feel that Rustom does not owe anyone an explanation.
He does not need to explain his choice to be accepted, I actually think that more than accepting, we should be respectful of that decision.

I admire his courage not only because he admitted this on national TV, but because by disclosing his choice he freed himself from his past, his confusion, and his heartaches. And I think what he needs more than the acceptance of other people is his acceptance for himself.

His revelation made my beliefs on parenting only stronger. Parents should never underestimate a child’s mind and behavior, and you will never know which instances stays with them as they grow old.

Superbianca

I’ve been reading her blog for the longest time, but I never thought that that’s how she is. I never judged her though her blog, but somehow when you read blogs of other people, you somehow feel you know that person. I never thought she could be as cowboy and simple as how she is on PBB. It only makes me admire her more. Lotsa luck!

DA VINCI Preview

Saw the preview, and we’re so excited!

Memoirs of a Geisha

Finally Jog and I were able to watch Memoirs and Brokeback.
Memoirs was everything I hoped it would be. The screenplay was beautifully executed. The actors gave justice to their roles. The only thing that almost ruined the movie was the woman seated behind us who kept explaining to her companion everything that was happening on the screen. She was like a human subtitle! Jog was really losing his patience, and I really wanted him to enjoy the movie because since I’ve read the book I kept telling him how good the story was. So when we heard her again, we stood up and went to the other side, good thing there were vacant seats. Bwiset!

Brokeback Mountain

I liked it. At first it was dragging, the sheep and all that blah. Jog and I we’re actually happy we only watched this on DVD. It was not a super gay movie. You could actually disregard the fact that the two main characters were gay and it was about their love story. That their love for each other was just like any of us. I loved the fact that it was straightforward, what I didn’t like was Heath’s accent; it was so hard to understand. And I must admit that even if I say I accept gay relationship, their kissing scene disturbed me.

And Anne Hathaway was whoa!

the thrills of a new job

excuse me for obsessing about my new job.
it's not as exciting as my dream job, but i like it like that.

1. getting my first pay check!
2. treating my family for dinner with that first pay check
3. meeting new people.
4.having lunch with jog at the nearest jollijeep.
5. listening to Morning Rush on our way to work.
6. my office is near a Booksale
7. Budgeting my money every week, till the next pay day.
8. buying my own stuff, from the money, I EARNED. (so hard)
9. walking in Salcedo Vill every after work.
10.getting thank you's 100+ a day
11. dressing up!

So far, I'm enjoying and loving it!
The only thing I still need to get used to is having to get up early in the morning!
And that the only free time I have is on weekdays, my lunch break, and that I strictly need to do my laundry on a friday or saturday night.

Have a good weekend everyone!

will work for shoes

I am officially a tax payer! I applied for my TIN, I now have my SSS number, the company opened an account for me for my payroll, and most importantly I wake up at 6:30 a.m. every morning since Monday. I am employed!


Yey!

Thus, my absence in this blog.


I am excited, and very much nervous. I haven’t really been given so much responsibility as much as this one. And I know that’s why this was given to me. This is for me to learn to have my way of doing things and be independent. I know I need this learn how to handle my own finances, to have confidence and get out of my shell.

But I still need all the help from everyone around me, especially HIM.

Unfortunately, I am not assigned with a computer. So, i'll be writing less. But I hope, i'll still find time to write and read other blogs.

excuse me,i'm not a fan!

it was just a coincidence that i was in makati tonight, and it was by accident that i bought 2 hug me colognes just to get a poster to be able to have Kris Aquino sign it.

Duh! If I am a fan, i should have brought my camera. Sa cellphone cam nga lang yan eh! hehe

What do you do in your alone time?

I’ve just realized that since I came back I’ve had so much time alone with myself.

These are the times when you can think about yourself, your life, and memories keep on flashing back with background music if you’re lucky.

While you are in the jeep, FX, while waiting for your order (yes, I eat alone. That’s how much I am alone these days), while waiting to be called on a job interview, whether this alone time is by chance or you gave yourself some time with yourself. So redundant!

During these times, I usually write To-do lists, and all the things I wanna buy. Other times, I get carried away by a song or the song takes me on a flashback. On days when I crave for something, I treat myself and carelessly eat whatever I want.

Just like today, when I went back to EAC to get my transcript. It’s just been a year, it looks so much like how we left it, but it felt different. There we’re a lot of unfamiliar faces, a lot of new schemes, and for a moment I thought I would get lost.

Alone time makes you realize, look back, and think about a lot of things that you don’t really get to think about on a daily basis.

Things like, “I will buy a white sneakers, when I get a job”, or “Eiww! That was our song!”. Whatever it is, it makes you nostalgic and slightly emotional.


So what do you do in your alone time?

Other things on my mind

Changes

Last week during my sister’s birthday, I invited only a few of my friends. Number 1 reason is that, I’m not the celebrator, secondly, I wanted not to make “asikaso”. As my father says, “kayo na bahala, hindi na kayo bisita.”

My friend (who I shall not name), is dating a guy whom we don’t know anything about, except his name, has been a revelation. She’s not telling us the details, which is not like her. We’re not offended or anything, but we are just so surprised that that’s how she is pala when she’s dating. Hehehe. We’re actually are all happy that she is happy and enjoying the dating scene.
I just hope this guy would be good to here. That’s all that matters.

Her “love life” has been a realization to me and another friend. It’s so grown-up! I mean, I never imagined us talking about something like that in like 5 years! It only makes me feel old and I’m scared! Hehehe


Who cares?!

I don’t care! Yun lang!


Missing Nate and Zoe

They have just been gone for days now, but I miss Nate talking in Tagalog, singing Pinoy Ako and Straight na Natural. Although that kid made me think about having a child, he’s still the most adorable, funny, little cousin I have! And he’s like my baby too.

And Zoe, I was there when she was still in her mom’s tummy. And I was one of the first ones to see her when she came out of this world, changed her diapers, fed her, burped her. She is really Ate Kaye’s baby. And I promised myself to always send her cards and a birthday dresses until she’s sick of it! I’m gonna spoil her rotten!

I miss my babies!


I also miss my tita and tito whose been my second family. They’ve been thanking me lots, for helping them out last year, but it was really me whom they’ve helped. They’ve given me an opportunity to learn and finally accept that I’m an adult and have responsibilities to myself.
They took care of me too, while I helped them take care of their little ones.

And what I’ve really missed, is the Wi-Fi there! Haaaay! Hehehe

pics at my sister's partee

with my date, jog.heheh
with my highschool barkada


college friends
ngek!

when you've got nothing...

There's nothing blog-worthy about my life, that's why I've been writing less lately.
Aside from being busy preparing for my sister's debut, there's nothing else I'm busy about.

Last Wednesday though, I got together with two of my closest college friends, Jeline and Tonet. We went job hunting. And so far, I haven't heard from any of the companies that we gave resumes to.

There. There goes my life.

I've got other things on my mind, but in another post i guess.

Congratulations Manny Pacquiao!!!!!!!!


By the way, I ended my agony.

aren't they the cutest?

"shoes always fits"

While busy finding the perfect paper for my sister’s invitations, I chanced upon one lovely thing at People are People. They’re the cutest pair. And they fit just right. But as always, the price tag is unfriendly.

Since last night, I’ve been contemplating on giving in… giving in to the price of that pair of shoes. Today I even showed it to Jog, who was very surprised that I’m willing to give in to that price, when just last year I didn’t with the Janilyn Snakeskin Pumps.

And as of this writing, I couldn’t help but imagine how good they look on my feet. And how much we will go through together.

I know! I like the shoes, so I should go buy it. But If you know me a lot, you’ll know how much time I give on deciding when buying shoes. I always, always have to think about it countless times before buying. Because I don’t want to regret buying a pair which eventually I wouldn’t want to wear anymore. And price is always a consideration, because I want my money’s worth. I don’t want to spend on something I’m not very sure of the quality.

But I better decide on fast, or else they might not have my size anymore.

Full circle

Speaking of shoes, I together with Jog passed by CMG and saw they we’re having SALE. So we went in.

JOG: BCBG ba yung shoes na picturan mo sa states?
KAYE: Alin yung blue?
JOG: Yun bay un? Basta yung may nakasulat na letters
KAYE: ah, oo. BCBG yung ibang shoes ditto.
JOG: ah.

Then I turned around and saw the pink and blue BCBG mules.

KAYE: uy! Eto yun! As in!
JOG: Oo nga ano, tignan mo price. Sale.
KAYE: oo nga, 1,200 lang. compared mo dun,almost 30$.
JOG: bilhin mo na.
KAYE: wala size sa blue, etong pink. (I try it on) Ay malaki, size 7 and half pala to eh.
JOG: ask natin
KAYE: wala yan, smallest size display sila.

I was about to buy that pair, only they don’t have it my size. But I jokingly told Jog, it was a full circle shoe moment. hehehehe
On other things

Been busy with my sister’s debut, it’s all that I do now. I just hope things will turn out the way we planned it. Even better.

Finished reading In her Shoes. Loved the book! Jennifer Weiner gave definition to what a chick lit really is. I’m on A Million Little Pieces, and so far, it’s all good. The book was written just what I always imagined how (if I get the chance) I’d write a book.

Piolo and Juday

Don’t Give up on Us is the 3rd (I think) movie of Juday and Piolo that I’ve watched. It was not a disappointment, although Till there was You is still my favorite movie among the movies they’ve made. If you’re a sucker for Pinoy romantic movies, this is worth watching.

SALE

It’s every shopper’s favorite time of the year! SALE! Hope everyone will have a blast! May all of us find great bargains, find shoes with our size, and enjoy this season while it lasts.

I just hope everyone won’t experience having to fight while digging into SALE bins with other shoppers. Always remember the golden rule. And believe in shopping Karma.

cheers pare!

Goodbye 2005!

Got this from Ala Paredes' blog.

Great way to sum up my 05.

1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?

*live away from home

*handle my own money

*galera

*have henna tat

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I don't make resolutions. And no plans of making this year an exception.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

My girlfriend Vanessa and my Aunt Mona

4. Did anyone close to you die?

No one

5. What countries did you visit?

U.S.

6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?

Perseverance and less prejudices

7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

day after thanksgiving, November 25, 2005. Purchased my most expensive possesion.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Being able to live away from my family for 5 months.Being able to help my Aunt's family.

9. What was your biggest failure?

I think I've learned a lot this year that I shouldn't consider it as a failure but rather a lesson.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

No. Thank God!

11. What was the best thing you bought?

I think purchased a lot this year! To name a few...My digicam, My kitchen timer,7$ Calvin Klein shirt, .97 cents hot pink bikini top from old navy,5$ Roxy shirts, my 8$ hoop silver earrings that i purchased at the streets of Berkeley,my second hand books,and my 12$ leather K.Cole wallet.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

My siblings, who've stepped up with household chores and took more responsibility this year because of my 5 month absence.And the boyfriend, who've patiently waited and showed me more love even if we were miles apart.

13. Whose behaviour appalled you and made you depressed?

A few people I respected and loved the most.

14. Where did most of your money go?

Clothes,accessories,books and my camera.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

buying my camera, finding second hand books, and baking.

16. What song will always remind you of 2005?

Love moves and Breakaway.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Same. HAPPY

ii. thinner or fatter? Fatter! lose some weight after a week, but gained it all again during the holidays

iii. richer or poorer? richer!

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?

not stressing myself too much about things that don't really matter/ shouldn't really matter

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?

being a b*tch

20. How will you be welcoming the NEw YEar?

At home with the family.

22. Did you fall in love in 2005?

Actually, it was STILL IN LOVE with the BF.

23. How many one-night stands?

NONE!

24. What was your favourite TV program?

Panday! hahaha! I was missing Pinas so much, all i watched was TFC!and Barefoot Contessa, Semi-Homemade and Martha. and Ellen! hahaha!

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

I HATE the word HATE and the feeling it brings.I don't like HAting anyone. So, no I DONT HATE ANYONE!

26. What was the best book you read?

Memoirs of a Geisha.
Runners up: The Wedding & 11 minutes

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?

nothing extraordinary, but I found myself liking Greenday, Ciara, 50 cent, Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg More.

28. What did you want and get?

my digicam and a laptop.

29. What did you want and not get?

wala naman. good thing no expectations kasi.

30. Favorite film of this year?

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

Just had food delivered at home, Spent it with my family and bf.

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

no more worries.

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2005?

all Pink but still forever with my tsinelas! And trying to dress like a 16 year-old

34. What kept you sane?

Family, friends and Jog.

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Jericho Rosales, James Blake, Jimmie Johnson, Ashton Kutcher.

36. WHo is your real-person crush?

HAHAHA! he's a semi celebrity naman eh. he's my blog-crush.

37. What political issue stirred you the most?

Gloria Gate

38. Who did you miss?

my family and jog.

39. Who was the best new person you met?

Sylvia and Marianne

40. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005.

1.Life has funny way of teaching you your lessons.

2.Let Go.

3.Shopping really brings out the best and goodness in me.

4.Never be complacent of your relationships. Work on it.

41. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year

I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly

I'll do what it takes til' I touch the sky

I'll make a wish

Take a chance

Make a change

And breakaway

Out of the darkness and into the sun

But I won't forget all the ones that I loved

I'll take a risk

Take a chance

Make a change

And breakaway

It's been a great year. Life has been good to me. And I couldnt help but be scared and at the same time be excited for the year to come. I am looking forward to the challenges, possibilities and lessons that awaits me this coming year.

am happy that I left all the baggages. That I'm facing the new year with hope and an open mind.

Good Health, Peace, More LOVE, Prosperity and Happiness to all of us this 2006!

Have a safe New year!