Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Tomomi

Tomomi happens to be a kimmidoll character that means friend.

Consequently, I named my newest purchase, Tomomi. Aside from it being my new buddy, it has become a remembrance of some sort from my closest friends from the office.

And so, my macbook will always remind me of:

Che (and Mon) - because they willingly bought it from the recently held IT Show in Singapore last March 14. Mon then brought home the said item when he came here for a vacation. Last 26th, I met up with Mon to pick it up.









Ronnie - because he 'dressed' and 'protected' it. He bought the clear hard cover case, screen protector, and touchpad protector.

Kenneth, Snow and Billy - because they gave me this cute laptop tote bag.



See, I had every accessory I needed all from these dear people. It is also for this reason that I consider Tomomi a memorable birthday gift.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Overjoyed

I was thinking last night how thankful I am for everything that I have now.

I'm thankful for my family because even if we do have our share of family problems from time to time they still remain the biggest influences in my life.

I'm thankful for my dear friends because through time and distance, I can take pride in the knowledge that these friends are my truest friends. I'm glad I have these ties with my guy friends and girlfriends.

I'm thankful for ronnie because he's got to be the most patient person I know (aside from my family). I'm not the easiest person to deal with when my mood swings kick in but even if he's already frustrated, he does not give up on me.

I'm thankful for the opportunities I've had, for the experiences I've gained, for the challenges I've faced, and for the mistakes I did. I know for sure that these all will help me be a better person.

I'm thankful for Him because it's Him who gives me everything. I have always believed He has given me so much than what I deserve, for that, I am very much grateful.

Tomorrow, I'm turning a year older. I'm taking a birthday leave but I don't really have plans on what I'll do to celebrate. (Pretty ironic since I love preparing for surprise birthday events or treats). I'm ok with it. What's important is that I have all these things that I mentioned and I have more than I can ask for.

:)

FX Pet Peeves

1. Inconsiderate co-passengers that play loud music on their mp3 players. - I don't understand how some people can listen in such a very loud volume. Very loud volume means that even the other passengers can clearly hear the song being played. It makes me think that they should not have bothered using earphones if they wanted to share music to everyone inside the public vehicle. The thing is, the experience of hearing music straight from a speaker (i.e. car radio) is different from hearing it second-hand from earphones. The latter proves to be such an irritating ordeal.

2. Inconsiderate co-passengers that tell their romantic lives in loud voices. - Can it be considered a violation of right to freedom of speech if I wished for my co-passengers to speak in small voices during their conversations? It's puzzling how some can act like they want everyone to know of their affairs and make them a public concern, really.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Rekindling Old Flames

They say old loves die hard and I'm not going to argue with that. How could I, when I'm finding myself going back to the things that I love these past few weeks?

I used to lose myself in reading. Used to spend hours curled up in bed, enjoying a good book and listening to my favorite radio station. Used to visit Powerbooks and buy their magazine monthly.

I used to get caught up in one series after the other (House, Grey's Anatomy, PrisonBreak, Heroes, Gossip Girl... also japanese dramas if i may add). Now, I've become ignorant of the latest series around.

I used to watch out for upcoming musicals showing in town. I may not be able to watch most of them, but I was updated.

I used to write and post in this blog almost every day. Used to have something I wanted to write about most of the time. Used to want to write as much as I wanted to.

Somewhere along the line... I found myself not being able to do these things. Life got busy for me. Then, there were times when even if I had the time to read, or watch, or write, laziness got the best of me. Somewhere along the line... I lost the drive to do these things.

Suddenly, I wanted to learn how to cook. I wanted to keep fit. I wanted to watch more animes. I wanted to check out as much NDS games available. As much as wanting these aren't so bad at all, I feel like a part of me had gone. Those I mentioned above may be passive activities but those are what define me. I am and will always be a bookworm and a frustrated writer at heart.

And so...

Recently, I've picked up my first novel for this year (The Time Traveler's Wife as suggested by my sister). I have yet to get to half of the said book as I try to read at least one chapter a day.

Last March 9, I went to see Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah The Musical at the CCP Little Theater with Ronnie and 4 friend-officemates. To say that I missed being inside a theater is an understatement. I'm looking forward to watching another play sometime soon.

Just hours ago, I finished Bambino (made me want to cook more). I'm thinking of catching up on House next. It sure feels like forever since I last watched a House episode.

Lastly, here I am blogging my first post for 2009. Hopefully, I get to do this as often as before.

I'm going to keep doing these again, I promise. As well as... to try cooking dishes even if it's only on weekends, to include 30minutes of cardio exercises in my daily routine, to watch/finish the Saint Seiya anime I started since January, and to start playing Chrono Trigger on DS (I really ought to finish FFIV already!). There's a plethora of other things I still want and plan to do, but I'm not going to rush and won't be discussing that now. Maybe next time, when I've already got them in action. ;)

For now, I'm just happy rediscovering and discovering old and new interests, respectively.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Returning Home

6 long months....

I can't believe I've neglected my good old blog for that long. I promise to work on a new layout and revive this thing by next year. :)

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Just So There'd Be An Update

this blog is considered officially neglected. :D i'll try to update from here onwards.

for the time being, i'm copying che's latest post.

Fifty Random Things That I Like

1. japanese street fashion - it's laid-back but stylish.

2. french fries - with mayonnaise! will always be my number 1 guilty pleasure. uh... make that number 2 because my number 1 will have to be...

3. chocolates - without nuts of course. favorites include meiji products, cadbury black forest, twix, tootsie roll, milky way. royce chocolates are goooood although expensive T_T

4. writing - this thing is a given, especially for those who really know me

5. bags - a girl can never have enough bags.

6. starbucks - java chip frap, green tea frap, chai tea latte, iced signature chocolate, mint tea, dark mocha frap, belgian waffle, cinnamon swirl. i like spending my alone time there. i happen to have a barista crush, too. hahaha

7. mandy moore - from way back. because she's pretty and nice and seems down-to-earth and she hasn't changed image even if her contemporaries already did.

8. shopping - who doesn't? it's not just about shopping for me, it's also shopping for ronnie that i enjoy :)

9. food tripping - i can be as glutton as i can be if i really want it especially if i am pms-ing. i love japanese and italian and mexican food! plus sweets and junk foods. hahaha

10. bumming around the house on a rainy day - what better way to spend one, right?

11. fruits basket - it's the first anime series that i saw in 2003. got me laughing and crying at the same time. i highly recommend it just because it's a touching anime and because of that, i am re-watching this since last week.

12. cafe breton's blueberries and cream crepe - speaking of crepes, i prefer the rolled up ones compared to the cone crepes.

13. black - on clothes these days and i really don't know why. then again, i also like

14. pastel colors - especially blue and pink and green and purple :)

15. wishing on a star - it's a habit i got back in college: there was a period when every time i hoped and prayed for something and i happen to go home at night, i'd look up and find the first star i see. proved to be a soothing experience.

16. watching the clouds - because there's something about the clouds' movement that calms me.

17. powerbooks - i can spend a whole day in there. it's a haven.

18. cerealicious and bubble tea - one offers yummy cereals, the other, yummy bubble tea with pearls. two places me and my sister discovered in The Block last year.

19. alone time - as much as i enjoy being with my friends, i also enjoy hanging around somewhere and eating alone (just no watching movies alone).

20. cinnamoroll - didn't grow up as a Sanrio fan but lately, i've developed a liking for this cute character. :)

21. House M.D. - one of the best series for me.

22. japanese/korean/hk inspired clothes - oversized shirts, mini dresses, chucks, high socks, shorts. i also like it that they don't have to be branded and expensive and mass produced.

23. Pacey - of Dawson's Creek. I actually fell in love with his character.

24. ballet flats - i'm a shoe addict but flats i really love.

25. korean movies - because they know how to entertain you first and then make you cry in the end. :)

26. essays - nothing beats a written work that lets you in on someone's inner thoughts and feelings.

27. Five Cows ice cream cakes - ice cream cakes' aren't usual here and their cakes are the best. recommended for sharing though.

28. japanese dolls - they're nice to look at and so i collect them. that and kokeshi dolls, too.

29. r&b - for the words and rhythm.

30. Chef to Go - i like watching cooking shows but this is my favorite (shows on Qtv 11 every Sunday). yes, i happen to find the chef cute.

31. sundays - because: it's church day, family day and slow jam night on wave 89.1 and magic 89.9 hehehe

32. colored pens and cute notebooks - inspires me more to write and write and write. sometimes, i just like buying and collecting them.

33. green tea ice cream - only FIC has this and in UP Diliman's Shopping Center, a scoop costs 20 bucks only when in malls, the price is doubled.

34. supermarkets - here or in hong kong. :) doesn't matter if there's something that i have to buy or not. just looking around the shelves (alone or with company, especially my mom) is a happy time for me.

35. being in hong kong - i can be on my own there. plus i can go home anytime and still feel safe. also brings good memories to me when i'm there.

36. Ichiban - japanese resto that happens to be ronnie's discovery and favorite. why not? when it offers good japanese food at affordable prices. :)

37. channel surfing - a bad habit for others but it works for me. i have short attention span and so during commercial breaks, i like jumping from one channel to another hehe.

38. double deck buses - i like car rides, not so much on bus rides. but if the buses are like those in hong kong, i'd have to say otherwise.

39. staying up late - because it's peaceful. if only i don't have to pay and have my face full of pimples, i'd be doing this every day. then again, it's not healthy i know.

40. contemporary lit books - they're deep, serious, and realistic.

41. watching basketball games - i'm not a sporty person that's why i end up just being a viewer. i used to be updated with pba and nba but lately, not so much anymore. i try to keep up though.

42. reading the newspaper - as much as it's full of bad news, there's the need to be informed and be aware. plus, there's always the lifestyle section that one can enjoy.

43. a walk to remember - the only movie i remember having watched a dozen times in one year. :p

44. Christmas - best season for me.

45. reflexive games - i'm not a gamer and the only games i really enjoy are those that challenges my reflexes.

46. jdrama - since they're normally fast-paced (some series have only 9 episodes).

47. ruffles - most liked potato chips.

48. scrabble - started playing this way back in elementary and i'd play with my dad and my sister.

49. college days - i had the best time of my life in college. enough said. :)

50. kulit moments with ronnie - :)