The Road Less Travelled

Don’t take it the title too seriously. I just meant that I don’t usually / normally do this route, but due to unstoppable circumstances, I find myself having to do this – FINALLY. It really just bring to mind what they say about Delaying the Inevitable. PFFT.

So anyhoo, hello from the land of… err… tuna. Haha. I want to share a really serious discernment and feeling right now but I don’t want to dwell too much on personalities so let’s just leave that for another time.

Oh gosh. I’ve finally made it here. I think I’ve achieved my objectives for doing this trip. So yay for that. But still…. can’t get over this certain thought. Will blog about it when I’m not here. Haha. That’s it!

The Last of My Summer Vacation

I’ll be leaving for a short trip with my best friends next weekend, but I am far from ready! I haven’t asked permission from the office (gasp!) yet. Not sure if I will though. But I’m really pretty excited about the trip so WTH. I’m going to be with the most awesome people in the world so no worries! Well, except if that involves shopping – I have no swimwear to bring! NOOOO. Retail therapy again then?! NOOOO. YESSSS. NOOOO. YESSSS. Waaaa. I’m going crazy!

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In line with my upcoming trip, I’ve decided that this week is REALLY – REALLY! – going to be a starve-myself week! I may be millions of miles away from a bikini bod, but it’s the thought that counts, ne c’est pas?

So goodbye fast food and hello Herbalife for me this week!

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I just heard from ze mum this morning. It turns out we will be dishing out a good 20k share for the car repairs. SAY WHUT?! Dad told mum that I get to share with the expenses. What can I say but… I DON’T HAVE MONEY YET! So we compromised. In the next couple of months, I’ll be completely broke still! GAH.

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And because I’m watching PBB right now, let me just say HOW HOT IS JAMES? Haha. I was never into younger men, nor am I a big fan of Aussies (not withstanding Matthew McConaughey and Hugh Jackman of course!), but preferences really do change! James’ accent is just so SMEXY, it melts my panties! Hahaha. Seriously. I love the brooding, mysterious aura that he has, and the sexy accent only makes me smolder more! OKTHXBYE.

The Weeks That Were: WEEK 18-19

I’ve been feeling the urge to write or blog something, I really just can’t decide on which topic exactly – so instead of writing in my official blog, I’ve decided to rant here! Weee.

I’ve decided that whenever I don’t get to post anything during the week, I’ll be doing a weekly digest of the insanity hovering around my head. Allow me to start today.

CRASHED

So yeah. My last post about having the car all to myself while mom is out of the country? Okay. Ditch that. The day after I did the post, I drove all the way up to Tagum for a supposedly quick store visits. Unfortunately, before getting to my first destination, an SUV crashed into my Crosswind. TALK ABOUT BAD LUCK. It was a really bad crash, the whole left side of my bumper is RUINED! So no car for me all this time. Plus there are a whole lotta complications with the police work, the insurance, and whatever else. I’m just so glad that my friend B and I are safe. I only got this 2-inch scar near my left wrist as a souvenir. So enough ranting about the accident, I’m going to move on already!

BAG HO’

For the past two weeks, I’ve been toting around the 2 Mulberry bags I bought while I was in Shanghai. I felt so awesome using them, but it just sucks a bit that no one seems to rant and rave about them but me. Makes me feel as if I’m the only brand-obsessed fashion freak among my group of friends. Hello. I carry with me an oversized Mulberry Alexa bag – last season’s “it bag”! LOL. Bragging Rights fail!

Would’ve been so much better if I also got a gray PS1 bag, but the shops I went to in Shanghai don’t know about them so they FAIL as well.

Anyhoo, speaking of my Mulberry bags, my boss was the first one to show it some love. Way to go boss! You have a great eye! No wonder you’re so brilliant!

IN THE CAR WITH THE BOSSES

Traveling is a big part of my job. Last week, I joined my bosses for a day trip. I thought it would be super awkward to ride with them, but it was really a lot of fun. My bosses are so funny. I think our sense of humor is on the same wavelength though mine (no thanks to my peers) are just a teensy bit greener. Haha. Or maybe they were just being nice and avoided their green side entirely. But yeah. More than talking about our jobs, and gossiping about some juicy and unpublished news, we also talked about the general things in life – pets, pop culture, fashion, health, etc.

The bosses told me that I should really start thinking about losing some major weight. Everyone’s telling me that already. I think I should start listening and taking them seriously, ne c’est pas?

I blushed a little when they told me that I’m pretty and that I dress well. So some people notice my pumoporma moments, eh? Haha. While I know I’m super kaduper fat, I’m glad some people appreciate the effort I make at dressing up. Hallelujah!

THE WEEKEND DONE

Can’t believe it’s going to be Monday in a few minutes. Oh why does the weekend have to end so soon? Why can’t we have a 4-hour weekend instead?! I’d love to grab more chances of loitering in bed and just living the life of an obnoxious pig. LOL. Seriously. Back to reality. The pressure’s on!

Hello Morning

What say you to a cup of Chai Tea Latte early in the morning? PURE BLISS. Not only am I wearing new shoes (HULLO PURPLE CHUCK TAYLORS!), I have finally satisfied my craving for the uber yummy goodness of Kangaroo’s Chai Tea Latte! OM NOM NOM NOM.

I had grand plans to start the day today. But just like everything else, some plans really don’t make the cut – and yet, things turned out to be better (READ FIRST PARAGRAPH).

I just drove zeh mom to zeh airport an hour ago. She’s off to a long vacation with my dad, so I have the car and the house all to myself. LOVES IT. Oh wait. Did she leave any funds for gasoline? NOOOOO! *sob sob*

Going back to Chai Tea, I haz influenced a few of my friends already! Spread the love, y’all!

On another note, I’ve been thinking about buying new shoes AGAIN lately. Will this oniomania never end?!

Uh. I can’t organize my thoughts. Insane, or otherwise. ANNOYING.

Hang Over-ed

Seems like I still haven’t recovered from my vacation yet. What am I doing lazing around at home at 1PM when I’m supposed to be WORKING IT at the office, or even at the field?

Speaking of field, I really have to do my field work soon. Plus I’m planning on going out of town too so yeah. Good luck to me on that. (Heat, please go away while I’m at one of the country’s hottest places ever!)

And because I mentioned heat, I’d like to take a moment of silence in memory of one of the best seasons I’ve ever encountered: SPRING!

It was my first time to see CHERRY BLOSSOMS. Ever since I saw that epic-ish episode in Heroes – when Hiro went back in time to vintage Japan and he saw the lady of the land surrounded by sakuras – I fell in love. With sakuras, and not Heroes.

So anyway, on another note. It’s less than a week before the elections and all I can say is: GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES. Up until now, I’m still not decided on who I’ll vote for. But this discussion is for another entry. It’s too depressing especially now that I’m thinking about Spring.

And while we are the subject of spring, I’d like to talk about my favorite topic in the world: FASHION.

While I was gloriously enjoying the cold north, I happened by this guy in the street. *ZOOM FOCUS TO THE GUY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PHOTO*

He looks a little thirty-ish, but oh boy is he funky! I first noticed the jeans he was wearing. Talk about making a statement in pink – not just any pink, but checkered black and pink details! And then my brand whore self suddenly caught the murse he was sporting – A LOUIS VUITTON SPEEDY! But since this was in China, I’m not sure at the authenticity of the bag, but HE PULLED IT OFF so yeah. IMO, he looks a little metrosexual, but who am I to judge right? I just wish more Flips out there would be brave enough to think “FASHION” in terms of making a statement, rather than looking ghey.

On a parting note, let me leave you an image of something that I wish we have here in Davao. Soothing is an understatement. Bye bye!