Hair

I miss my hair. I had my haircut to just about chin length. Bagong style inisip ko. At first i told myself that "eto yung buhok ko in my younger days... and i am terribly missing it..." Now I find having a longer hair is what I wanted.

waiting for it to grow longer...

missing it :(

muni muni

It's almost the end of 2008 and I am wondering what the coming year will bring to me and to my family. I am still thinking if I will write down and stick to my resolutions... Most of the time hindi naman iyon nasusunod.

I just wish that the company I am working for will be strong enough to survive the economic crisis that is happening worldwide. When we had our christmas party, we were really puzzled with the content of the speech of all the VIP's. We were all thinking that maybe there will be no salary increase for this year. And maybe the other perks like company outings, birthday lunch-outs, the annual bowling tournament will have to be set aside for now. Higpit sinturon talaga. Or maybe the amount given to each employee for their birthday bonus will be lessened... but then hindi siguro kasi may magbibirthday ng january 01, sigurado nakuha na niya yung birthday bonus niya...

I heard the the food business will be lucky this year. I do hope so. Kawawa naman kasi yung store na hawak ko. Higpit sinturon din. No more store anniversary dinners, and outings. I asked the management if we could discontinue the security service for the store since it is located between the exit and entrance of the mall. Sagot sa akin "gumawa ka nang letter at pipirmahan namin". We also have to cut down manpower. I was informed that a couple of the staff has voiced thier intent of now renewing their contract for reasons of education. Good for them, sayang naman kasi kapag hindi nila tinapos ang pag-aaral nila.

Speaking of food business, I am scouring for a venue for my youngest's 7th birthday. She was asking for shakey's. I was thinking of Jollibee. Or maybe dito na lang sa bahay. Kaya lang nakakapagod kapag sa bahay. Pero less naman yung expense. Bahala na kung saan madala nun budget for the party.

Christmas 2008

Who says christmas is just for kids? One, make it two of the items listed in my Wish List was granted! First is the "A looonggg vacation". Will be reporting to work on January 5 (January 2 was declared as a Special Holiday by the government). The second is this...

My kids are so happy with what they received.

Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

200

The christmas party exchange gift is now mandatory. Buy any gift worth Php 200.00 and above or else... or else, mukha kang others if you will not join. Ganun? What will you be able to buy with P200.00? Marami, just go to SM department store. I did that awhile ago. But I wasn't able to buy anything because I just don't know what to buy. Time is essential now. I have to have a gift before 11:30am tomorrow. Wish me luck!

RUSH

Because of the long holidays

Because of the nature of my work

I am trying to finish everything

in about a week and two days

payroll, reconciliations, remittances,

financial reports, summaries, alpha lists

Geez.

Toxic and loving it!

is it gone?

I lost (or have not) my TIN ID digitized card. It happened yesterday. I was going to make a withdrawal from the bank (together with a co-employee) and though I am one of the signatories, i still brought an ID with me just incase the teller would be asking for some identification. I know i placed my TIN ID inside a letter envelope. Off I went to the bank. When I got there, I cannot find my card (good thing that the teller didn't ask for it) in my envelope. Weird. I was rewinding every bit of detail in my head. A lot of things are going through my head. I was thinking that if it has fallen from the envelope, my co-employee will be able to see it because I was ahead of her for about a meter or two. I asked employees from the bank (even their security) if they have seen a TIN ID card. Negative. It was just a short walk from the office to the bank. My head is aching from thinking of where have I placed it. Did I really dropped it or have an officemate saw the card and was keeping it for reasons of fun. This morning an officemate told me that "pa pizza ka mamaya, ilalabas ko yung card mo" Ganun. It pisses me off. I just hope na nawala na lang talaga.

Wish List

It's the time of the year wherein employees are rich from receiving their monetary benefits, from 13th month pay to leave conversion and to bonuses and other cash gifts. With money at hand, most of us are thinking of what we would do with it.

Here's my wish list:

1. DSLR camera
2. Laptop
3. New mobile phone
4. a loooonnnggg vacation in a far-away land

But then, most probably i will end up just saving the money. Why? Manghihinayang ako gastusin yun pinaghirapan ko. Months before i get hold of those monetary benefits, i window-shop, surf the net and do research on the things that I like. And when I have decided to buy, my frugal side will tell me not to buy it and I end up following it. As of this writing, i am still undecided on whether to give in to my splurge urge or not.

Pissed off!

That is what I am feeling right now. I am pissed because Officemate "O" was asking our timekeeper (T) with regards to the last time we were allowed to go home early (half day) kasi nga All Saint’s day the following day. Umuwi ako ng mas maaga (before 2:30). This has been a tradition in our office na kapag management ang nagpauwi sa amin ng maaga, we could go home earlier than the 2:30 (say 30 mins before that). Acceptable yun kasi nga matrapik na at Holiday pa the following day.

Sabi na nga ba at malakas ang kutob ko na sisilipin iyon ng kasama ko. Kasi daw nag antay sila ng 2:30. Kasalanan ko ba na mag-antay sila? Kung umuwi din sila nang maaga nun araw na iyon, sigurado at hindi nila sisilipin iyon. Sige, ganyan ang gusto nila. Kinausap ko din si T at sinabi na tingnan niya din ang oras ng OT na fina-file nila. Dapat bawasan din sila dahil madaya sila kapag nagfa-file sila ng OT. 9:30 – 6:30 ang oras namin dito sa office. Kapag dumating ka nang 9:40, dapat kapag gusto mo ifile ng OT, 6:40 onwards ang dapat na ilagay mo sa OT form at hindi 6:30!!!!! Ang alam ko sa OVERTIME is in excess of 8 hours of work. 8 hours ba yung 9:40 – 6:30????? HINDI diba.

Matagal ko na napapansin yun. Pero dahil sa pakikisama, sige, hayaan ko. Pero ngayon, hindi na pwede yun. Nagulat nga daw siya kasi nagreklamo si O at bakit daw ako lang ang sinilip niya samantalang maraming umuwi ng maaga nun araw na iyon. Kakaiba. Sana bago nila silipin ang iba, tingnan muna nila ang sarili nila.

Gluttony part 2

It has been a day after my leave and as I reported for work, I was greeted by a janitress (J) and asked me what I wanted for my snack because the maternity reimbursement that I computed for her colleague (C) was already released (C wanted J to ask me). I told her not to buy anything because C will be needing the money for her baby.

Later on, an officemate (O) asked for help with a withdrawal from a bank. One of my colleagues helped her since she knows the manager. O told us not to buy our snack because she will be buying it for us. Thus, siopao will be our snack with polvoron as pasalubong.

A few minutes after that, J came in the office and handed me 3 Mcdonald’s cheeseburger meal. One for me and for my colleagues here. Mahirap tangihan ang grasya diba? So we just thank C for it.

I ate the cheeseburger. I gave the fries to O because my doctor adviced me to stay away from it together with other yummy stuff. With the siopao and polvoron, i will bring it home as pasalubong for my kids.

Colds

Is it the season of colds and cough? Because i have colds. It started last night when I was on my way home. Hoping that it is just another of those allergic reactions to the weather, i took decolgen for it. But then, when I woke up this morning, it became worse. Itchy and runny nose became partners. Sheez. I can't file for a leave of absence because i have deadlines to attend to.

It has been a year or two since I had colds. I guess my immune system is on it's lowest point. Blame it for lack of sleep, stress and the weather.

Must keep myself awake. Must have a hot soup. Must finish everything today so that I could go on leave tomorrow to rest.

30

30. That's not my age. 30 is the number of minutes it takes me to do everything for my face when I arrive at the office. Wash the face, apply moisturizer followed by sun block, then press powder, lip balm and finally lipstick. I do not apply any make-up aside from the lipstick. I have sensitive skin. That is why I am very choosy when it comes to products that I have to use for my face otherwise I will end up throwing or giving it away.



I have found a new friend for my face. Godiva. Facial Wash and Vitamin C Serum. Try it. It might be compatible with your skin type too.

ipod shuffle

Matagal tagal ko pinag isipan kung bibili ba ako o hindi. Baka kasi kako mawala din sa systema ko ang "pagnanasa" sa kanya. Pero habang tumatagal, lalo tumitindi ang pagkagusto ko dito. Bumigay din ako.

Gluttony?

Friday.

Last working day of the week for me.

The day started with the usual.

Had lunch then back to updating of books.

Then in the afternoon, I craved for sweet corn. I asked an errand girl to buy one for me.

I went to the bank to do last minute transactions. Because i hate it when i have to do it on a Monday.

When I got back, a two-piece chicken (mcdonalds) was on my desk. What do you do to that two-piece chicken meal? Eat it of course! (hayaan na muna ang allergies.) While I was savoring the chicken, we were asked to go to the office beside us. They have Pizza! Yummy! I had a slice!

Now I am stuffed. I need to walk to burn those calories from the pizza and chicken. Must take anti-allergies.

Wishing everyday is a Friday.

his and hers

Came from my P&S camera. This wasn't the original picture. Did some "adjustments" for the end result.

jersey

My eldest daughter is now officially a volleyball team varsity member! After a series of try-outs, she was chosen to be part of the team. She is the only 4th grader to be part of the elementary department's varsity team. I am so proud of her.

She once asked me (being a former varsitarian for another school) what number do I use for my uniform. I told her 19. So, 19 it is for her number.

Bowling --

The awarding ceremonies for the company's recently concluded bowling tournament was held yesterday. As usual, our team got a certificate for being in the 4th place.

I got a trophy and cash prize for being 3rd in the highest single female category.

My lunch. Courtesy of Makati Skyline.

Took a picture of this fishpond in the area.

Bowling will never be as fun without these guys... Until next year!

the muse with her escorts :)

Double three

Today I turned 33. A year wiser and a year prettier!

the letter

Dear mama

Thank you for teaching me good things when I was still a baby

until now.

Thank you again mom for leading me to the right way.

Thank you mommy for letting us have very good friends, and a good life

and for forgiving my sins and for giving us all the food that we can eat.

Again, thank you mom for taking good care of me and my siblings.

Thank you for being here today by our side so we won't be afraid

because you are the light of our home.

Mom, thank you for not leaving us and giving birth to us because if we're

not here today you will be so lonely.

Again, thank you mom!

I love you!

a letter from my eldest daughter. She gave it to me when I arrived home from work this evening.

JULYscious

MommyBa tagged me to do something a little bit unique. Here goes...

* 1.Determine your birthday month and get a word that rhymes with it or you can affix to it. Caps lock your birth month (ex: MAYday! JUNE dune, APRILicious, JULYvely, AUGUST pocus, parched MARCH…). Be unique.
* 2.Your birth month plus the word affixed or rhymed shall become the tag’s title in your case.
* 3.Get your birthday and add the digits involved. Example, if your birthday falls on the 25th of July, add 2 and 5 you get 7.
* 4.Whatever is the sum, write a list of the MATERIAL gifts you wish to receive, the number of which shall correspond to the sum of your birthday. For example, applying the case above (in rule number 3), you will write seven (7) things you wish to receive.
* 5.After your wish list, put your name and birthday in the Bloggers’ Birthday Directory, with a link to your blog/s. Note: when you add your birthday, please place it in a way that the dates appear chronological (January, February… 1, 2, 3)
* 6.Pass this tag meme by tagging as many people as you want.

Name: Jho
Birthday: July 19
Calculation: 10

My Wish List:
1. N6500
2. Iphone
3. Ipod
4. Laptop
5. a looonggg vacation
6. prices of utilities and other commodities to go down
7. another 15% salary increase
8. a video camera
9. for my kids to finish their studies
10. Lotsa MONEY!!!! (so I could buy my other wishes)

Bloggers’ Birthday Directory:February 20 - Caryl February 23 - Jammy March 7 - Mari May 3 - Vannie May 8 - joanjoyce May 27 – Zang Caesar July 19 - Jhoanne September 30 - Mckhoii October 22 - MommyBa December 18 - JoshuaOngYS December 19 - Alpha December 20 - Suzanne YOUR BIRTHDAY HERE

Feeling

I don't know if it's just me or what. I am losing weight. I can see it in my face. When I cup my face, i don't feel that "chubby" cheeks anymore. I can see a little bit of my cheek bones. My maong skirt, doesn't "fit" anymore, I could place a finger or two in between my jeans and skin. I probably could place my whole hand inside. People are beginning to notice it too. They would greet me with "bakit pumapayat ka?" I would just give them a smile and say, "akala nyo lang yun"

I became conscious of the content of the food that I have to eat. Could you just imagine the many finger-licking things that I have to forgo because of my allergic reactions with it. Chocolates, nuts, bagoong, mango, chicken, fish, seafoods, cabbage, coffee, tea, milk, potato, tomato, beans, eggs and so many more.

I have always dream of losing weight. Now it is happening, all I have to do is it to tone my muscles to have a body like that in the picture! Off to my room to do a little bit of stretching and jogging! :)

Sleep

I hardly had any sleep the past night. I don’t know why. I am not thinking of anything or anyone. I just wanted to get some sleep.

I have a game in the afternoon so I wanted to be energized with the sleep. Sheez! I tried counting sheep (true! I even put a fence in which the sheep has to jump, hehehe), opened the television, prayed again….Finally, I was able to shut my eyes and go into wonderland… alas! My alarm went on, it’s already 4:30am! and I was just entering into wonderland!

This afternoon, I need endurance and stamina for the game. I already bought an energy drink and I do hope that I will be enough to last me the 3 games that we will be having later. For now, I will try to get some zzz’s

Green

It's the beginning of yet another bowling tournament. The number of teams participating this year has been reduced to 9. What happens now is that there will be a "practice day" for each team during the tournament (June 4 - August 1). My team had our "practice day" during the opening ceremony. Last Friday we beat our opponent, 5-0. Whoopee!

The color of this year's uniform is green. It's the color of an avocado. I didn't like the shade of green that they used for our shirts. Plus, I have to have the size of the shirt changed. From small to medium. No, i didn't gain weight. The fitting on the sides are OK. But the ones in the shoulder areas... well, it's quite uncomfortable for me. The kind of cloth that they used is different from the ones that we have been using for the past 9 years. They didn't bring any samples of it. Many of us are complaining about the fitting of the shirt. Though only 2 of use dared to have it changed. Why? Because if you have it changed, the cost of it will not be shouldered anymore by the company. I opted to pay for it. I do not want to play and feel uncomfortable with what I am wearing.

i went back

OK. I went back to see my dermatologist after a week. She said the my skin is highly sensitive.

What to avoid:

(1) Sun exposure or places wherein there isn't enough airconditioning unit that would have me perspire heavily (it will trigger the itchy feeling). Paano na lang ang gym ko sa office? Wala kaya airconditioning unit dun. Wah! Libre pa naman.

(2) The usual NO chicken, eggs, chocolates, nuts, seafoods for a couple of weeks.

What to use:

(1) Cetaphil bar or Oilatum for my soap

(2) Cetaphil lotion

(3) Dermasone cream (for the rashes, if they appear)

(3) Cetrizin (for the itching part)

My airconditioning unit at home is now open almost 24/7 because of my rashes. Sheez! And i am complaining about the high cost of electricity!

Rain! Rain! please come now!

Allergy

Atopic Dermatitis. Better known as skin asthma.

This is what my doctor (a family frined doctor) told me about a month ago about the condition of my skin. Tiny rashes appear on my arms, thighs and back. It's very itchy when: (1) i'm exposed to the sun for a long period of time, (2) for that exposure, perspiration occurs, (3) i eat food like chicken, peanuts, chocolates, seafoods, bagoong, eggs. My doctor told me (as per her prescription) to take Virlix for the itchiness, then apply Dermovate for the rashes. Use Oilatum as my soap. It's still the same.

Then I went to a dermatologist, still the same diagnosis. Paid Php 1,500 for the cream and lotion (to be used for 2 weeks), and tablets (to be taken for 1 week). For the soap, I was asked to use Dove extra sensitive. Geez! She told me that I have to come back after a week. I didn't come back. Silly me. To think that the clinic is just within the mall! Hehe.

Two weeks had passed. I used our company health card and went to a satellite clinic of Medical City. I was asked the same questions by the dermatologist. Again, i have buy from her the cream that I have to apply to my skin and the tablet that I have to take. Paid around Php 500 for it. Free consultation because the health card will pay for it. And I was told to be back after a week. Geez!

When you get to feel my skin (arms, thighs and back) it's not as smooth as a baby's skin. It's rough because of the rashes. I feel quite embarrassed. I do hope that the rashes would disappear. Help!

Fiesta!

May 31 marks the annual fiesta of the village.

It started with a Holy Mass with Bishop Tobias.

There was the unveiling of the proposed prayer garden.

Then the Bigantes Festival. It is a giant size of Mary and Elizabeth. They will be going around the village, knocking on the doors. Saying a prayer and singing.

In the afternoon, a street dance and awarding of winners for the sportsfest. Teatro of different parishes joined in the street dancing. It was fun.

Finally a procession was held in honor of our Lady of Visitation.

on leave

I am on sick leave today. I have skin allergies (small rashes are in my arms, lower back and thighs) and the itchiness is quite unbearable. I have consulted a dermatologist. She told me that I have skin asthma. I was given (actually, i have to buy it from them) a cream and lotion plus she asked me to use Dove extra sensitive. I haven't have any relief from it. The scratching because of the itchiness still continues. Masarap kasi kamutin e. I took celestamine for itchiness to no avail. Geez. Mas gusto ko pa atakihin ng hika kasi may nebulizer naman ako at iba pa na medicines for it. Pero yung ganito na skin asthma, mas mahirap. Nakakhiya pa in public na makita ka na kamot ng kamot.

Desktop

It's a Saturday. I'm all alone in the office because I am the Officer of the Day for our department. Geez. Baka may mumu. Nah. I've locked the door since my area is in the innermost part of the office.

Just sharing what my computer desktop wallpaper looks like. Not a messy desktop. Those icons are the important things that I am using.

My dream car? sort of. I liked the color and the rim.

Have a great rainy weekend everyone!

Rain rain go away

I wish the rains will stop. It's hard to get a cab. Streets are flooded. And I have to go to work tomorrow. Sigh :((

in process

I am in the process of changing my template.

stuffed and ready to bowl

Another day of FREE lunch and snacks. I need tea! I have to walk around para bumaba ang kinain ko. Geez. I still haven't eaten the slice of cake (from Goldilocks) and drank the soda. Will have to reserve that for tomorrow.

The company bowling tournament will start in just a few weeks. Same team with same teammates. One goal: To WIN!

Facial care 101

I have been a face concious person. I'm not getting any younger and those lines will show. I'm just delaying the process. This routine works for me. (1) Facial wash. I'm using 2. Clean and Clear - for an unwanted pimple. The Face Shop - for everyday cleansing. (2) Eye cream (elianto). Used 2-3 times a week. Usually at night. For the dark circles under my eyes. It also hleps minimize the puffiness. (3) Sun Block (elianto). For those UV rays.(4) Press powder (revlon). Retouch lang nang retouch. It may cost a bit but it's worth it for me.

Decorate Your Cake

My kids just love the DYC at Goldilocks. Even my siblings love it too.

And it will just cost you Php 50.00 per set.

The finish products...

increase

Finally, our request for salary increase has been approved! yey!

Sana magkaroon nun Across the Board... hehehe.... im thinking... again... :D

memories

I was looking for old photos in my room when I came across a box containing these. There are still alot of stuff beneath.

Trash? nah. Memories of my teenage life. Letters from a dear friend (dated 1995 pa!), a cousin, an ex, college barkada. A letter that was not mailed for a friend. My HS ID, brochure from EK. I started to read the letter and it made me think of the past. Nakakatuwa.

free lunch

It's the birthday of the company's SVP. We had free lunch from Max's. I did'nt eat the rice.

burp!

kaya tumataba ako.

Oh well, tomorrow, diet na lang uli.

Have a happy weekend everyone!

chuck taylor

A month ago, the sister of my grandmother (she's staying with us before that incident) gave my lacoste rubber shoes to her daughter-in-law. what?! Yes, she gave it without asking me kung ipamimigay ko na ba iyon. E yung sintas nun nasa closet ko pa. Pinalabhan ko kasi nga medyo madumi. Napakasama ng loob ko kasi may sentimental value iyon. Hay, ano pa ba ang magagawa ko? alangan naman kunin ko pa.

So today i went to the mall and bought myself this... chuck taylor. Next time yung brown naman, then yung red, then yung pink, then yung white... hahaha

the holy week

Maundy Thursday. Manila Ocean Park, here we come! Big Mistake! Napakaraming tao, It's as if all of us thought that going there on a Holy Thursday is a good idea. Paid for almost 2K for about 30mins of walking... and i wasn't able to hold the star fish... and i wasn't able to feed the shark (haha!) and try the fish spa (waiting pa daw for 20mins).

too crowded!

Good Friday. Accompanied my daughter at the church for her workshop. Before I left her there, took some pictures.

for the procession in the afternoon

a view from the back of the church

Black Saturday. Sabado de Gloria Mass. Rejoice! Christ has risen!

candle light dance (sorry can't use the flash)

Easter Sunday. The weather is unbearable. Time to go the beach... or have an inflatable pool.

Bukas, balik opisina uli. Kabilis naman ng bakasyon.