Or maybe it's not that late? It's just March, right? Lol.
So my last post here says that I wanna lose weight before my 25th birthday, and read 100 books this year. Heh. A lot of things had happened last month that stopped me from pursuing those things. I was off to a good start last January. I was really motivated to lose weight. Lol, I even had some exercise routine before going to work. And I bought a lot of books that I wanna include in my to-read list.
Then a break-up ruined it all.
Fun fact! Yes, when I'm depressed, I tend to eat A LOT. And yeah, I gained weight, and people had noticed it! It's that obvious!
I was also stuck in reading Love The One You're With for like, 3 weeks?! (I know, right?). It was just hard for me to finish it at that moment. So to sum it up, February was such a blur. A lot of things had happened, a lot of lessons learned.
Anyway, moving forward, we got back together, and things are now A-OK! So, since March had already started, I wanna try my luck again on these resolutions. Like, I am again motivating myself to lose weight. That is, and will always be a forever dilemma. Lol. But I managed to do that last year, so I am crossing my fingers on this!
As for the book reading challenge? I am on my 6th (yeah, sore loser!) and hoping to triple the number by the end of the month! Heh.
Wish me luck!
03 March 2011
16 January 2011
Probably A Little Too Late For A Year-Ender Post
16 days had passed since 2011 had started, and yes, I'm just about to write my ~hopes~ and ~resolutions~ for 2011.
2009 sucked. 2010 was the exact opposite.
You see, everything went well last year. I got promoted (finally!) at work and I was transferred to UP Technohub which is like, 10 minutes away from home. I also met my boyfriend this year. :) We've also had less family problems as compared to 2009, so I guess, 2010 is really a good year for me.
So here comes 2011.
I wanted to do a Reading Challenge for 2011. I've been buying A LOT of books, but I barely read them. You know the giddy feeling of adding something to your collection, but due to lack of time, they are just piled under my To-Read books. If some are doing 100 Movies for 2011, I'd do 100 books instead. I am already on my 2nd book, (and with my pace right now, I probably won't make it). I finished Pam Pastor's Paper Cuts in 1 day. I am now halfway through Emily Giffin's Love The One You're With. I'm reading it for almost 2 weeks now, but I still haven't finished it. WHY OH WHY. Oh well, I'll try to squeeze it in so that I can finally start with Jessica Zafra's Twisted 9 (I know, I should have started with this one, IT'S JESSICA ZAFRA!)
It was also last year when I had a drastic weight loss that made everyone wonder what the hell did I do to achieve that. I dunno how many pounds I lost (since I'm not checking the weighing scale), but I know it was a lot since a lot of people were asking me what happened. Lol. It started when we had our Puerto Galera summer getaway, and upon looking on my photos, I realized that it's time to start losing weight. It went on for months, then I gained it all back since my boyfriend and I keeps on eating every time we're together. Sad, isn't? That realization suddenly occurred to me again yesterday, upon looking on my December photos. Wish me luck, I guess?
So there. I finally had time to do this since I've been thinking of writing this for days now. Heh!
2009 sucked. 2010 was the exact opposite.
You see, everything went well last year. I got promoted (finally!) at work and I was transferred to UP Technohub which is like, 10 minutes away from home. I also met my boyfriend this year. :) We've also had less family problems as compared to 2009, so I guess, 2010 is really a good year for me.
So here comes 2011.
I wanted to do a Reading Challenge for 2011. I've been buying A LOT of books, but I barely read them. You know the giddy feeling of adding something to your collection, but due to lack of time, they are just piled under my To-Read books. If some are doing 100 Movies for 2011, I'd do 100 books instead. I am already on my 2nd book, (and with my pace right now, I probably won't make it). I finished Pam Pastor's Paper Cuts in 1 day. I am now halfway through Emily Giffin's Love The One You're With. I'm reading it for almost 2 weeks now, but I still haven't finished it. WHY OH WHY. Oh well, I'll try to squeeze it in so that I can finally start with Jessica Zafra's Twisted 9 (I know, I should have started with this one, IT'S JESSICA ZAFRA!)
It was also last year when I had a drastic weight loss that made everyone wonder what the hell did I do to achieve that. I dunno how many pounds I lost (since I'm not checking the weighing scale), but I know it was a lot since a lot of people were asking me what happened. Lol. It started when we had our Puerto Galera summer getaway, and upon looking on my photos, I realized that it's time to start losing weight. It went on for months, then I gained it all back since my boyfriend and I keeps on eating every time we're together. Sad, isn't? That realization suddenly occurred to me again yesterday, upon looking on my December photos. Wish me luck, I guess?
So there. I finally had time to do this since I've been thinking of writing this for days now. Heh!
25 November 2010
Cheap Thrills
Wow, it's been two months since I've last updated this blog. Well, I barely have time for blogging nowadays. My Tumblr was even abandoned for some time.
So anyway, let me just share some of my cheap finds recently. I'm a cheapskate, so these things make me happy!
1. Mini Stop's Fried Chicken
I'm a fried chicken lover (Chicken Joy in particular!), and I always wanted to try Mini Stop's Fried Chicken. There will always be a long queue of lines in Mini Stop during lunch time, and it's all because of this. So when I've had a chance last week, I finally grabbed one for lunch, and OMG, it sure tastes good! There's also a free refill for their gravy! AND IT'S JUST FOR P55! Btw, the photo above is not true, cos there are no Lipton Iced Tea that comes with this meal! Or maybe, just in the Technohub branch? Heh.
2. Asian Secrets Lulur
I read about this some time last week, and when I got a chance to pass by at Watson's (it's only available there), I bought the smaller tub, just to give it a try. And just like everyone else, I am happy with the results of this body scrub! First of all, it smells good and it'll stay even after a couple of hours! I really don't have to apply lotion that much every time I use this! And yes, it's so cheap for a body scrub. Small tub will cost you at around P80, while the bigger one is just for P130+! This is a must try, I tell you!
3. Latagan Sa Cubao Expo
Last November 20, I was strolling around Araneta Center, and decided to drop by Cubao X to check on some shoes. I had no clue about this bazaar, and I was in awe with all of the selections that were on sale! Cheap clothes, artsy stuff, books, shoes, etc! I was tired from buying stuff from SM Cubao, so I only grabbed a couple of things here. Several clothes, a bag, and a pair of shoes for just P385! Huzzah! They'll have another on the 4th, but I don't think I can make it since it's our company's Christmas party. Sigh. Or maybe not. Lol.
4. Cental BBQ Boy Grill!
"Where Everyday is a Weekend!"
I celebrated my 24th birthday in their Makati branch (where I got so drunk that a friend even have to bring me home lol). I suggested this to my boyfriend when we're thinking of a place to drink on his birthday a couple of weeks ago. They sell cheap food and drinks, that's why they are always filled with people even on a weekday! A plate full of Nachos for just 135? Buffalo chicken wings for P95? Yay, right? My favorite would be their best seller drink which is called "Bad Trip". It's a mix of gin, rhum, pineapple juice and Absolut, I think! It will just cost you P199 per pitcher, and they also have a promo of Buy 2, Take 1 on their mixed cocktails every weekdays! We've been to their Central branch every week since November had started. Lol.
Well, there you go! Isn't it nice to find stuff that won't make you really spend that much? Heh.
So anyway, let me just share some of my cheap finds recently. I'm a cheapskate, so these things make me happy!
1. Mini Stop's Fried Chicken
I'm a fried chicken lover (Chicken Joy in particular!), and I always wanted to try Mini Stop's Fried Chicken. There will always be a long queue of lines in Mini Stop during lunch time, and it's all because of this. So when I've had a chance last week, I finally grabbed one for lunch, and OMG, it sure tastes good! There's also a free refill for their gravy! AND IT'S JUST FOR P55! Btw, the photo above is not true, cos there are no Lipton Iced Tea that comes with this meal! Or maybe, just in the Technohub branch? Heh.
2. Asian Secrets Lulur
I read about this some time last week, and when I got a chance to pass by at Watson's (it's only available there), I bought the smaller tub, just to give it a try. And just like everyone else, I am happy with the results of this body scrub! First of all, it smells good and it'll stay even after a couple of hours! I really don't have to apply lotion that much every time I use this! And yes, it's so cheap for a body scrub. Small tub will cost you at around P80, while the bigger one is just for P130+! This is a must try, I tell you!
3. Latagan Sa Cubao Expo
Last November 20, I was strolling around Araneta Center, and decided to drop by Cubao X to check on some shoes. I had no clue about this bazaar, and I was in awe with all of the selections that were on sale! Cheap clothes, artsy stuff, books, shoes, etc! I was tired from buying stuff from SM Cubao, so I only grabbed a couple of things here. Several clothes, a bag, and a pair of shoes for just P385! Huzzah! They'll have another on the 4th, but I don't think I can make it since it's our company's Christmas party. Sigh. Or maybe not. Lol.
4. Cental BBQ Boy Grill!
"Where Everyday is a Weekend!"
I celebrated my 24th birthday in their Makati branch (where I got so drunk that a friend even have to bring me home lol). I suggested this to my boyfriend when we're thinking of a place to drink on his birthday a couple of weeks ago. They sell cheap food and drinks, that's why they are always filled with people even on a weekday! A plate full of Nachos for just 135? Buffalo chicken wings for P95? Yay, right? My favorite would be their best seller drink which is called "Bad Trip". It's a mix of gin, rhum, pineapple juice and Absolut, I think! It will just cost you P199 per pitcher, and they also have a promo of Buy 2, Take 1 on their mixed cocktails every weekdays! We've been to their Central branch every week since November had started. Lol.
Well, there you go! Isn't it nice to find stuff that won't make you really spend that much? Heh.
13 September 2010
Party Crasher
So it's been two months now since I moved to UP Technohub (from Edsa Central). I already met new friends, and adjusted to the new environment. I like my new work location, because it is so convenient, that it only takes me 10 minutes and P55-P60 cab fare every time I go to work.
But despite this work contentment (no, not really), it hit me last week that I really miss the people that I used to work with for the past 3 years. Thankfully, I had no work last Monday, so I kinda "gate crashed" at their party. They missed me, too, I guess?
Photos!
But despite this work contentment (no, not really), it hit me last week that I really miss the people that I used to work with for the past 3 years. Thankfully, I had no work last Monday, so I kinda "gate crashed" at their party. They missed me, too, I guess?
Photos!
Spot me
Workforce guys. I've been with them for 3 months, and I miss being part of their team.
Um, LOL?
I dunno if you can spot here the leggings that I wore that night, which I eventually removed before I went to the dance floor. Heh.
This pose never gets old
I have gorgeous friends
<3
Fun!
15 August 2010
Something Peculiar, II
So last night, I saw this on my Tumblr dashboard, and I reblogged it immediately (not even wondering what movie this came from). It is just relevant, okay?
Then hours after that, I decided to watch Another Cinderella Story (finally! cos I have a copy oif this film for a couple of months already, and it was just last night that I got to watch it) after watching a serious documentary about Ninoy Aquino. I just wanna get rid of the sad feeling before falling asleep. Then I saw that particular scene and all I could say was "WTF?!" Lol.
The universe is trying to tell me something, dontcha think? Heh. Loljk. I was just in awe with this kind of coincidence.
"You see, everyone has a baggage..."
“…It’s a part of life. But like anything else, it’s easier when someone gives you a hand with it.”
This Ted Mosby quote is so relevant that I posted it twice or thrice already on Tumblr.
People say that I should stay on guard with my current ~relationship~, because things are complicated on his side. They say that I’m too young to handle this kind of situation, and that made me think hard before pursuing this thing with him. But just like Ted (I think I’m like him IRL lolol), I (or they) keep on pointing out his baggages, but I just realized that I have my own baggages, too. Perhaps coming from a painful breakup (lolwhat) has its downside. There were instances that when I am seeing that things were like the previous relationship that I’ve had, I will remember the feeling I’ve had back then and would feel completely paranoid, which is wrong. I dunno. I’m still keeping myself on guard, not because of his baggages, but because I’m afraid to be hurt like that again.
Lol. This weather makes me wonder, I guess.
This Ted Mosby quote is so relevant that I posted it twice or thrice already on Tumblr.
People say that I should stay on guard with my current ~relationship~, because things are complicated on his side. They say that I’m too young to handle this kind of situation, and that made me think hard before pursuing this thing with him. But just like Ted (I think I’m like him IRL lolol), I (or they) keep on pointing out his baggages, but I just realized that I have my own baggages, too. Perhaps coming from a painful breakup (lolwhat) has its downside. There were instances that when I am seeing that things were like the previous relationship that I’ve had, I will remember the feeling I’ve had back then and would feel completely paranoid, which is wrong. I dunno. I’m still keeping myself on guard, not because of his baggages, but because I’m afraid to be hurt like that again.
Lol. This weather makes me wonder, I guess.
Finally Caved In
"Right when she’d given up and stopped looking, she stumbled into her own fairytale." - Dawson Leery, Dawson’s Creek
It's been almost a year since I've been dumped by the recent ex-boyfriend, and I think it's true that good things happen when you least expect it.
It all started with a cup of coffee. We had a bet regarding the recent NBA finals (lol idek), and whoever wins will have a free coffee from the loser. Of course, I lost, but it's okay. I have a crush on him since early this year, but we barely talk to each other. And the rest, as they say, was history.
You see, I barely blog or tweet about him, or about us. Unlike with the past relationships that I've had, I like to be discreet this time. No, not that discreet, discreet. IRL friends barely know details about us. People at work were surprised when they found out that we're going out (or finally are a couple!). It's just that after several failed relationships, maybe, I wanted things to be different this time.
It's funny that when you've given it all on your previous what-you-thought-was-ideal relationship, you would not question the ideality of the relationship, but will just focus on things that make you both happy, which is more important, right?
And speaking of things that make me happy, I remember posting this a couple of months ago, and I can see that I have an 8/10 out of that checklist.
1. Good Conversation
> Things started with having a sensible/gibberish conversation over a cup of coffee. I want someone who I can learn things from. Someone who knows he is smart, but does not shove it in my face.
2. Lots of hugs
<3
3. Can understand my need for blogging / tweeting some stuff about us
>LOL I'm not really blogging stuff about us, (well, I don't know now that I already started it), but he reads this blog hahaha!
4. Movie Buddy
> We already watched a lot of chick flicks, and Star Cinema movies (yes, even Sarah Geronimo's Hating Magkapatid!), even though he's not a fan of those kind of films. Heh!
5. Honesty
6. Communication
7. Drinking Buddy
> Cheers?
8. Love. <3
As for the letters and camwhore buddy, I dunno. He's not fond of writing letters (sad face) and we don't have a chance to take a lot of pictures of ourselves. But it's okay :)
I'm happy that we both took a chance on things. Blame that quote ("What and If are two non-threatening words that when put together can haunt you for the rest of your life.") from Letters to Juliet which we watched on our second date, heh!
It's been almost a year since I've been dumped by the recent ex-boyfriend, and I think it's true that good things happen when you least expect it.
It all started with a cup of coffee. We had a bet regarding the recent NBA finals (lol idek), and whoever wins will have a free coffee from the loser. Of course, I lost, but it's okay. I have a crush on him since early this year, but we barely talk to each other. And the rest, as they say, was history.
You see, I barely blog or tweet about him, or about us. Unlike with the past relationships that I've had, I like to be discreet this time. No, not that discreet, discreet. IRL friends barely know details about us. People at work were surprised when they found out that we're going out (or finally are a couple!). It's just that after several failed relationships, maybe, I wanted things to be different this time.
It's funny that when you've given it all on your previous what-you-thought-was-ideal relationship, you would not question the ideality of the relationship, but will just focus on things that make you both happy, which is more important, right?
And speaking of things that make me happy, I remember posting this a couple of months ago, and I can see that I have an 8/10 out of that checklist.
1. Good Conversation
> Things started with having a sensible/gibberish conversation over a cup of coffee. I want someone who I can learn things from. Someone who knows he is smart, but does not shove it in my face.
2. Lots of hugs
<3
3. Can understand my need for blogging / tweeting some stuff about us
>LOL I'm not really blogging stuff about us, (well, I don't know now that I already started it), but he reads this blog hahaha!
4. Movie Buddy
> We already watched a lot of chick flicks, and Star Cinema movies (yes, even Sarah Geronimo's Hating Magkapatid!), even though he's not a fan of those kind of films. Heh!
5. Honesty
6. Communication
7. Drinking Buddy
> Cheers?
8. Love. <3
As for the letters and camwhore buddy, I dunno. He's not fond of writing letters (sad face) and we don't have a chance to take a lot of pictures of ourselves. But it's okay :)
I'm happy that we both took a chance on things. Blame that quote ("What and If are two non-threatening words that when put together can haunt you for the rest of your life.") from Letters to Juliet which we watched on our second date, heh!
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