Almost There

Few days and counting… We’re almost there…
Today, we have bought few basic kitchen items. We’ve checked out the things we like before and we have checked the best price of these items. We suggest to check the price in best denki and harvey norman and do comparision of the prices and freebies and all that stuff and go to Gain City at Marina. Whatever pricess best denki and harvey norman offers, they can give you at a lower price.
Little by little, it will all form as what we picture it.
Baby steps and we are loving each one we make.
Thank you Lord!

Friends or Frenemy?

Just a thought. I just notice recently, if you want to know who your true friends are, try observing them in 2 different times. One is when something is not so good happening to you and one is when everything is going really rad in your life. Which one you’d prefer? Yeah it’s true, when you’re sad you want a friend to be there for you. But I guess you’ll know the difference between a concern one and a “nakikiusyo” one. How about when something good? It’s really rare to see those who will pat you on the back and will show a genuine smile in their face. You don’t have to force yourself to be a good friend. If you don’t like someone, why prolong the agony? But I’m glad to see from my point of view those who really consider me as a friend. Tenchu cuz.  It’s not just about last friday. It’s about all the happy times I shared with you but mostly the sad times. I hope I’m good enough to reciprocate it.

Alondra: “Kung ayaw mo sa kin, di ko pipilitin ang sarili ko sayo”

Ayun naman pala. Dun pala binase yun.

Hibernate Off

So many good things had happened in the past month since I last wrote a blog post. I notice that I usually blog when I’m in a really bad mood . Will be posting some of the important events in the next few days. I’ll take one step at a time

Strangers Again

the best video ive seen :)

 

Stage 1: Meeting

Stage 2: The Chase

Stage 3: Honeymoon

Stage 4: Comfortable

Stage 5: Tolerance

Stage 6: Downhill

Stage 7: Breaking up

 

Don’t worry. This is not suppose to make us cynical about relationships. If you didn’t end up together, that means you are meant only to make memories to have something to relish in the future when you look back. Getting hurt is inevitable. Every stage of this story is inevitable. You just have to let yourself swim with the flow of the moment. Don’t fight it. Don’t be afraid to swim across. Everyone does come to this stages anyway :)

 

God Listens

Few weeks ago, I have been ranting over something and pleading to God to give me something. I did try my foot to set on the other side of the street but it wasn’t what I was looking for. No calls. Nothing. Then just last week I received a news. It’s not a new job rather something that will take my anxieties away – I mean literally away. Thank you God for listening. Thank you for always listening to whatever it is that’s bothering me. :)

Reverie

I had a dream about this estranged man and a woman i believe he's with now. He was trying to make us let him in. The dream was not vivid. The man is.

Now I'm wondering where he is now. My biological dad that is. This is a strange month where most of them "lost" had somehow finally creeping back in to my life.

Fesbuk

Thank you for adding me in FB. Thank you for killing my decade-long of curiosity of what you look like now and how you are right now. I’m glad we are where we both are now. And to answer your question, yes, I have been looking for you too for a long time since friendster started. You are, in a way, been one of the special people in my life.

 

I just love modern times. I love FB! It makes you have that connection with the people / friends that once matters to you in your younger years. It helps you bring back those happy, innocent and problem free chapter of your life. It’s just amazing how it could you bring you into those memories unexpectedly. Now, I know I’ll be able to stop clicking the search button. :p

Loving your bags

Care Guide – Care for your Louis Vuitton

Top Tips:

• Always store your Louis Vuitton in their original cloth bags. Do not store them in plastic bags. A good alternative is to store it in a pillow case.
• To help retain the shape of the bag stuff it with soft materials such as old clothes or soft crushed stuffing papers.
• Air your Louis Vuitton at least once every six months, even if you do not use them.
• Store your Louis Vuitton with dehumidifiers such as Thirsty Hippo and Kiwi in place.

Monogram Canvas, Damier Azur and Damier Ebene
Favorite designs in Singapore: Speedy, Neverfull, Galliera, Palermo, Alma, Messenger

Bags from these lines are not made of leather however, various parts such as the handles and finishings are. Hence, you must take special care when using different bag care products.
When the handbags are dirty, wipe the surface with a soft sponge, dipped in mild soapy water. Do not scrub it as this will cause the prints on the canvas to fade over time. Always avoid the leather finishings when cleaning the monogram canvas with water.
Some people do recommend using mink oil spray to restore the shine on the handbags. However I have yet to try this myself.

Vachetta Leather

This is a natural untreated leather used on the handles and finishings of your Louis Vuitton bags. It is highly susceptible to water and dirt stains.
The handles and leather finishing of your brand new Louis Vuitton bag should be treated with both the Apple Leather Care Conditioner and the Apple Garde Rain & Stain Repellent before usage. The Apple Leather Care Conditioner will condition the untreated leather and prevent it from cracking. It will not in any way enhance the patina process. The Apple Garde Rain & Stain Repellent helps to prevent water and dirt stains.
By keeping to the Clean, Condition and Protect process, your vachetta should be able to achieve an even color deep honey brown patina in years to come.
source: lovingyourbags.com

Busy Bee

Today was a tiring day for us. We went to Hougang for our final viewing of the place and did some measurements. We just got a little sad that the place won’t be available earlier than we’d hoped to. It will only be ready only end of August. That means less than 3 months of “paglalaway” to moved in to the new place plus the fact that we still have to pay double rent. Still, it’s a blessing that we’ll only be counting that few months instead of hunting. We got more and more anxious to move the closer we get to the time. Our favorite place now were Ikea, Harvey Norman or Best Denki hehe.

From hougang, we went to Suntec to meet Mareng B and Cuz. Had a “sweet” moment and laughter at Gelare. Yummy!
 
our order - waffle with vanilla and cookies & cream ice cream and gelare club sandwich


cuz’ order – waffle with fruits *healthy! haha*
  
mareng b and pareng r’s order – waffle with blueberry (??) ice cream and gelare club sandwich

Nagutom ulit ako! Afterwards, we went separate ways hehe. We went to Nike and Royal Sporting house because dadi’s been drooling on this particular Nike shoes but been waiting for i-don’t-know-what. And I always nag him to buy it already but he’s being the way he is and never an impulsive one like me. And now he’s nagging me that good thing he waited :p We got the great deal ever! For the price of 1 running shoes, we got 3, 2 swimsuits and a cap. Yay to the great haul and great singapore sale. Weeeeeee!
 
dadi’s loot. who says only girls loves shoes???


my loot. now i have to force myself to use that yoga membership, do some running and swimming. *let’s see wehehe*


ate bheng’s loot daw haha. new iron.

Realization

I just realized during the pre-cheska time of both our lives, we always always go travelling at least once or twice a year. Now, with Cheska around, the only travelling we’ve done is Manila. BUT, this past 3 years wasn’t better than our travelling days. I’ll say they are both equally blessings that I’m unworthy to have. We have now a place we can finally call home *not blogged about it yet* and bags, bags, bags and most importantly is I’ve survived the greatest big ordeal of my life.

I don’t want to get uberly dramatic, but if you travel back with me in another decade back of my life, you would understand why i feel so blessed for having these chances in my life. I have these moments where I always whine and complain about a few things but I guess it’s who I am. I blurt out whatever I felt and although I admit being transparent to almost everyone makes them judge me. I realized you can’t change who you are just because you want to “blend” in with what is right or wrong in other people’s eyes. Of course, this still applies, in my own opinion, if you are not stepping on anyone’s shoes.

Back to my realization, when I look back, I saw myself tugging helplessly on the big boulder on my shoulder. I did make a lot of sacrifice back then. I asked for redemption but all I heard is - it will come, in time. Now, I have it and I’m thankful. Thank you Lord for all these blessings in my hand.

Louis #2

I’m just uberly happy! We bought this last weekend only. My first was dadi’s gift and this one is my first most expensive purchase *not counting the ipad as one because baby C is using it*. Love love love it! Chanel 2.55 will be too far and too unrealistic but we’ll never know *wink*. Dreaming of something big can never be too far. Just dreaming of it makes you feel like you are only 1 step closer to it. *grins widely*

This is my Monogram Speedy 30 Louis Vuitton bag. I know it’s too common, but I love it! Besides, it’s common because it’s the most affordable bags in this brand. I’ve been watching You tube on LV’s and I swear I’m not the only person in this world who is a “brand-whore”. There are so many clips on “Unboxing my louis vuitton bag”. Lol it’s funny especially reading the comments of the “haters”. Why can’t they just be happy or follow the saying “if you got nothing better to say, just keep silent”. Weeeeee! Enjoy!

My Version of YouTube’s famous unboxing chuva :p

Moving on . . .

Yesterday, from my 2 rant posts someone posted a comment. I’m not sure why or what I did wrong to that person. This is my blog and it’s my prerogative to write anything I want. I know it’s open to public but that’s the fun of it. Only few friends or acquaintance that I know who knew my blog. Who could remember one’s blog if they are not your friend right? They would save it in their favourites or link it with their own blog. And that comment i knew came from someone I knew.

I don’t know what I did to you. I don’t know that my posts irritates you to the maximum level. There are simple ways to eradicate that negative feeling of yours. Why bother typing those harsh words to someone you’ve known? I’ll ask you – did it make you feel a lot better after typing those words? If yes, then ok I’ll let you have that moment. But I’m afraid with everything that I’m going through now, I don’t think it’s right for other people to crash me to ground even more.

And so, I’ve moved on. This is just temporary. I’ll be back because that has been my turf for the longest time. I’ve disabled the comments because I don’t blog just to hear what other people think of what I post. I blog because that makes me feel better. But it do make me happy when someone commented good on my posts and it does make me feel hell when someone commented bad. So, yes, you’ve succeeded.

Kamtutinkopit…

... tama ka, masyado ngang madrama :D sensya na nahilig manood ng TFC :D

Rants

If you were superman, I would shout out for help and asked you to take me away from all these madness. My heart never beats this fast for such a long time and it’s not because I’m in love or something but because of these issues that are coming in. When I sleep, I still think about these things. Some may told me to take it slow or take it in a positive way, but I guess things are different in each other’s perspective. The only ones who could sympathize with what I’m going through are the ones who’s wearing the same size of shoes I wear.

 

Lord, whatever is the plan you have for me, let it be. I won’t ask for a new job or a new boss or a new work. But I will ask one thing because I really don’t have the power now to be positive. All that are flowing in me now are negative along with my tears and exhaustion. I am not complaining about what I have right now. I’m just plain tired and too drained. Please help me take those feelings away. May it be the source or the fire itself, I leave them up to you.

A Plea

There were moments in your life that your eyes wandered to the better position in life. It's not right to virtually give up whatever you have right now and aim for whatever you thought is justifiable. I know that. I am just not right for this. I am not strong enough to be part of it. My contributions are not really huge anyway. I just wish I had a lot of options :( I’m really really too tired and the lost time away from my baby is making it even more heavier in my heart. Please Lord, I’m begging you :( I’m not complaining, I’m just physically and emotionally drained :( I don’t even want to ask You to make me strong just to withstand this storm. All i want is for you to put me in a “better” place. Sorry for always asking too much. And sorry for always whining about things that I know others are trying their best to cope up. My body is not made from the same component as Samson. My mind is not either made up of the waves as Einstein. Yeah, they are much higher to compare with. To make it simple, I’m a whiny little bitch but please please please kindly help to put me someplace where my efforts will be highly appreciated, much compensated and will help me cope up with my monthly financial bills *yes, that includes my luho :D* I know it’s not too much to ask, because there is never a huge or simple wish that I asked from You that You never failed to give me. All are answered in ways that only You and I can understand.

 

So so so tired :(

Today’s Loot

I’m hooked! I just got addicted because I didn’t know that there are cosmetics out there that will match my “natural look” goal. But this one’s different though. This is my Anne-Curtis-Inspired red lipstick look, a Chanel Rouge Allure in Emotive. I still didn’t get the super red hue but still feels red for me and eeeeyyyyeeeee-luuuuvvvv-eeettttt. The other one is my studio fix Mascara from MAC. All these cosmetics that I’ve been buying the past month were really new to me. I never tried them before *except for my MAC powder foundation*. But I’m loving them all now. It’s putting a color into the reflection I see in the morning or any time of the day for that matter. It might cost a lot at first, but using it for a long time especially for me because I’m not really a heavy user, is still worth every penny of it.

 

Cheska’s 1st Asthma attack

It’s official now. She’s inherited only one thing from me, and it’s the least thing I want to pass on to her. Yesterday, Ate Bheng SMS me that she had high fever and she’s coughing. I didn’t know she’s having an asthma-kind-of-cough. You know how parents feel when they see their very energetic, hyper kids watching TV without any hint of energy? It’s really a killer. Plus I know how it feels to have this asthma and I felt so sorry for her. She didn’t have a decent sleep last night either. She’s like waking up at least every hour or so because she couldn’t breathe. And what’s worst she wants me to carry her only. Sometimes, I really felt bad when I stir and heard her crying and that I’ve been asleep while she can’t. I gave her a cough medicine but I know it wouldn’t helped her breathing. It did make her sleep though. This morning, she’s still high with fever and her breathing is still as heavy as my heart feels. I called her pedia in Mt. Alvernia for consultation but they were already closed and they suggested their branch in Gleneagles. Goodness, not that hospital. I know how expensive it is there. Good thing it can be claimed from dadi’s office. We went there and it was the first time she cried so much even just taking her temperature. We manage to gave her the nebulizer her and as expected, she did feel a lot better. I’m happy! The bill? It costs us $268 but it costs nothing seeing her makulit side again. From that hefty amount, it includes the 4 days rental of the nebulizer machine. Thank you Lord for she’s got better now. Thank you also for that Dr. Nancy Tan for she’s got a lot patience in her stream to deal with our little miss.

Happy Friday

Today is relocation day. I moved from 26th floor to 31st floor on the same building. And I can’t tell you how happy I am with my new place! No “maingay-na-katabi-na-anaptsi” and no “i-am-better-than-you-looks” from the pinays :D And the view is A-mey-zing! Here’s a before and after shot of my workplace.

 

My previous place with the view. I’m already ok with my previous place but the new one is amazing :)

My new place with the view. Never mind the monitor but now I have a lot to move with my place.

On another note, boss #4 sent an email last monday about a planned night out with the team at Iguana, Clarke Quay. I wasn’t planning of joining since I really don’t think I’d enjoy since most of them know each other very well. I feel like butting in if you know what I mean. This morning, I got another email *and the 4 others who don’t have any plans of joining too*, with a very “inviting” tone lol. I don’t want to be padelisyus so I joined in and planned on leaving early. I never though I’d say this but I really enjoyed the night out with the team. Who won’t be with the overflowing margarita and fajitas and tacos and all types of mexican food. And it’s actually genuinely fun. Thanks Boss Gina! I hope we didn’t make you cry later for the bill which already costs a luxurious bag. You truly are generous!

 

The strawberry margarita is way better than the mango and pink guava. I really got tipsy. I don’t know how many pitchers we had ordered. Whew!

Food is heavenly. Need I say more?

Happy Mother’s Day!

For my mom:

Each time I think of how I've become, of where I am now, I thank God for you.

I feel special, I feel loved, I know my place in this world because of you.

For this path I've chosen, I stumble so many times but you didn't asked me to stop and choose another way.

Instead you gave me all your love and words and persuade me to go on.

I am not a perfect person nor a perfect daughter but in your eyes, I am one.

I've seen your pain, I've seen your sacrifices, I've seen you fight for us.

We are what we are, we are where we are because of your strength and love.

Thank you Mommy and I love you so much not just because it's mother's day

But because I see a better person in my reflection because your whole being shines upon us

We love you so much Mamu! Happy Mother's day!

 

For my 2nd mom slash tita, Nanay Cora:

Happy Mother's Day, Nanay Cora. My most mapagmahal tita and 2nd Nanay. I love you and thank you for all the love!

 

For my mom-in-law, Nanay:

Happy Mother's Day, Nanay! Thank you for showing us that a mother's love doesn't just come from a biological mother. I am lucky to be a part of your family. Labyu!

 

For my sisters:

Happy Mother's Day, Apple Franco, Melanie Abdon-Cafe, Arlene Abdon,Cherryleen Abdon Magsajo! I love you to bits sisters! Kasama na rin kayo Ken Franco and Criz Franco for being Aom's 2nd mom!

 

For every mothers out there:

Happy Mother’s Day!

 

From a survey from one episode in TFC: Ano sa’yo ang isang tunay na dakilang ina?

Sa akin, ang dakilang ina are those mother’s who make sacrifices for their sick or special or disabled children especially those who can’t afford to pay specialists or school or people to take care of their children. They are strong and they are for me, are truly the best moms in the world.

Need I say more?

and yes, I enjoyed the movie :D