I'm from UP. And yes, I'm an activist.

There's something about attending UP that makes me so proud. Aside from being in THE best campus, THE center of academic excellence and THE benchmark of achievement in the country, there's really something about the culture that I really really love.

There's so much 'soul' about being a UP student/graduate. We're not detached from reality. We're grounded. We're rooted to the culture of the Filipino. We aren't blinded by wealth or 'coolness'. Let me explain...

It's nine days before the elections and a lot of people on Facebook have been posting their bets and their sentiments about the election. And most of them, as in 98% are my friends from UP. I felt like it's the most normal thing to do.

Siguro there's a little 'tibak' (activist in UP slang) in all UP graduates. It's innate to speak our minds and get involved in things that affect the country and our fellow Filipinos.

I've never heard my contacts from Ateneo or DLSU speak about their bets. Never campaigned for them. Never even posted a single thing about politics. I've had one from CSB- it's not even my brother. A friend is voting for Noynoy because he's a superfan of Kris Aquino. PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO APPRECIATE THAT KIND OF REASONING. I've read about one taxi driver who's voting for Noynoy because he has the yellow sticker. (OHGHAD KILL ME NOW. I don't even know which reason is more pathetic- being a fan of Kris or having the sticker.)

Sometimes I think twice, even thrice before posting or sharing a shout out or political article online. In my mind 'siguro iniisip nila taga UP talaga ako kasi napaka aktibista ko'. It's the stereotype eh. Everyone who's not from UP think we're activists. They think all we do is rally in the streets, scream and fight with policemen.

Of course we, UP people know better. Heck, in UP people from my college (CBA) are perceived to be apathetic towards social issues. No matter what 'outsiders' say, I still believe in fighting for this country. There is no room for alibis at this time. All we have is room for improvement. WE'VE HAD SO MUCH ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT BUT WE NEVER REALLY IMPROVED. It's empty and waiting.

Now let's allow this Dick to enter the room. Maybe then we'll see the change. DICK GORDON FOR PRESIDENT!

(HAHAHAHA Nagets mo noh?)

Viva Vintage

Here's another bag story. I was surfing Multiply shops in search for a leather laptop bag and I ended up seeing a vintage YSL sling. It was authentic and selling super low. I tried to rub off the thought of purchasing because I'm saving up for Singapore. But yesterday I saw that two different people inquired about the bag. So shempre epal ako, I inquired also because it was so beautiful. I texted the seller and she sent the the bad news- it was sold that morning. I wanna die.

Until today I still want the bag. To the extent that I messaged the seller to ask for the photo. You know, for reference coz I might end up seeing a similar bag

one day. I hope she agrees and emails me the photo.

Anyway, I was so sad to learn that the bag was sold so I ended up scouring the cabinets of mom and her sister in their old room upstairs. I didn't find any bag. The only vintage bag I got from them was a sling too! Got it December 2009, I remember it clearly coz the f

irst time I used it was during the lantern parade of our senior year. I love it so much! I would never sell it.

Having relayed that experience, I think what I want to do now is live by the shopping mantra 'quality over quantity' when it comes to bags. With shoes and clothes I don't mind getting affordable ones but with bags, I feel it'd be amazing if my niece or daughter in the future unearth my 'vintage' bags and scream with delight. They'll love me more! hahaha

Right now I still can't afford designer bags. My current personal savings and lifestyle does not allow me to purchase bags that exceed 7k. Bought bags worth 7k twice already. And I'm not planning to buy another one anytime soon. Hindi lang tubig ang kulang noh. May kakulangan rin ng pera ngayon. My conscience and pocket cannot stand spending too much on a bag. See my price limit here.

Anyway, back to my mom and her sister's cabinet. I didn't find any bag but I got vintage shades and a 5-peso coin with Pres. Marcos' face.

Isn't it lovely to have a piece of history?

Moms and Memories

Did you ever want to do something so bad your mom couldn't stand watching you yearn for it so she finds a way for you to get it? Yes yes, many times right?

Now I'd like to do that for my mom. There's a lot of things she mentally lists in her to-do's like get a carboxy treatment for her arms, or get into a certain businesses, or build a library for poor kids. Stuff like that. But her kids always get in the way. Like she'd forego these things because my brother lost his phone (so she buys him a new one), or I'd like us to visit the derma and get diamond peels (her treat of course), or because it's so hot I use the aircon every night so my electric bill shoots up and she has to pay for it, or because she's busy taking care of us so she doesn't have time for her hobbies. The reason always boils down to family.

So now my mission is to allow her to do all these things. Sometimes I wash the dishes for her. She never asks me to do it when she's here. Maybe she's trying to make up for the four years in college that I lived alone most of the time. But I'm a big girl now. She doesn't have to make up for anything. Anyway back to my mission. I am gonna swallow every molecule of 'hiya' I have to make all these possible. Won't post it here until it's done. hahaha baka fail tapos pabida pa ako. hahaha I love my mom so much, I want her to be super happy!

Hay grabe, I'm so excited for next year. Joop will be in college meaning they'll be spending a lot of time here in Manila. They're not moving here for good coz Dad likes living in Iloilo. hehe I'm just happy to spend every possible moment with my family. We're growing old so fast. I wanna create memories. I guess that's what I'll be spending for.

Nature's Best

I like my wavy locks but more often than not, it's frizzy and dry. When I started working, I vowed to take care of my locks more since I have more time and budget. But the thing is they don't come cheap- like Php 1,200 per treatment. I get annoyed whenever I sit at the salon for a hair cut and then the stylist and assistant would sales talk about getting a treatment "Kasi maam, dry na hair niyo. Bagay yun sayo."

I tried DIY treatments such as the Cream Silk and L'Oreal Liss Extreme treatments. Of course they work, but the effect lasts like two to three days only.

So two weeks ago, I decided to try olive oil on my hair. I've heard about how olive oil softens the skin and hair but never really tried it. I checked online for instructions but they're all so complicated. Instructions included heating the oil on the microwave, adding lemon juice, etc. Being the lazy girl, I just slathered the olive oil on my hair and placed a shower cap- no heating and lemons. After 15 minutes, I shampooed my hair (twice) to remove the smell of olive oil.

The result? Super soft and shiny hair that lasted two weeks! No kidding! I'll be doing it again tomorrow. I'm so glad mom always makes sure we have a olive oil.

PROJECT: BACK TO SCHOOL

Hello! My friends and I are working on a new project- Back to School! Basically we're pooling school kits for 100 kids of Katja Wohlrab Aeta School in Porac, Pampanga and hopefully 75 more kits for Maganda y Noboka Aeta School in Mabalacat, Pampanga. This project is in cooperation with EVA Charity Foundation, an NGO that supports aeta communties.

The kit includes a canvass backpack, 2 pencils, 2 pens, 1 notebook, 1 pad paper, eraser. Each classroom will also be equipped with a mounted mechanical sharpener.

If you wanna join in the execution of the project, donate in cash or in kind, or join us in assembling the kits, leave a comment! :) Old but usable books are very much welcome too. Thanks guys!

*photos from EVACF site.

We find love in different places

Like Quiapo.

While mom and I were in Quiapo last Monday, we passed by some flower vendors. They had fresh supplies of roses, mums, anthuriums and all sorts of flowers. And I fell in love.

No matter how others say that roses are overrated, they're just so beautiful. Of course there's tulips which I also like but roses are the sweetest thing. Anyway so yeah I fell in love- but I didn't buy them. I revel in the thought that one day I'll receive flowers without the need of an occasion. Because the truth is, the first time I received a rose was during an anniversary of the fraternity (I forget the name) at Benton Hall. I was waiting for my class at Benton when some stranger approached and gave me a red rose. That was freshman year. And the other few times were two Valentine's from PX friends (2008, 2009) and then some bribe I got from "D" and "M" during their comm wars (hehe obviously this one is easy to figure out).

Photos from Pinay New Yorker's flickr.

favorite colors of roses: white, peach and yellow

I have yet to experience that kilig moment when a bouquet of flowers greet you surprisingly. But I know in my heart, someone will come and bring me the roses that never fail to make me fall in love. And until then, I'm not gonna buy those beautiful roses.

Why Gossip Girl is such a treat

If you haven't seen it yet, go download Gossip Girl S03e18 now na.

My dream dress just appeared. And it was no less than Blair Waldorf who was wearing it. The color is one of my ultimate favorites- champagne! Farrah can attest to that. Grabe I am in love with Episode 18. Even Chuck's tie is a delight!

I pay more and more attention in every episode of Gossip Girl ever since the first time I watched it. Before all I watch is the story- at face value. Then the clothes, then the hair, then the quotable quotes, then how hot Nate Archibald is especially with messy hair, etc. etc.

Now I pay attention to details such as the music, the colors and patterns of Chuck's ties, the brands of their bags and dresses. I just love everything about GG except Dan and Vanessa. Such a waste of airtime. hahahaha

And oh, if you've seen the episode, you'd notice that Dan's scenes make a lot more sense when Vanessa isn't in them. hahaha

Can't wait for ep19!

Dress shots from gossipgirlshow.com and coolspotters.com

Shot of Chuck's tie- I printscreened it.

Isshoes

Weeks ago, I talked to a shoe seller online and asked her where the shoes are made. She said they are her personal designs and are manufactured in China. Around the same time I also stumbled upon another shoe seller that carries 'emergency' shoes for the working girl. It's her own brand but the shoes are also made in China.

But whhhhyyy China? We have our own shoe industry here. The sad part is that it's still cheaper to outsource from China than have your designs made locally. It's so depressing. While we support the local brands by buying their shoes, it doesn't trickle down to the local industry- instead we're funding the Chinese economy. It doesn't do much for the Chinese laborers to. They only get to keep their jobs but not to improve their lives.

The domination of China in a lot of industries is a double edged sword for consumers and a jackpot for the Chinese manufacturers. Let me explain. A pair of Christian Louboutin heels cost at least Php 30,000 and are made in Italy. You can get a high-quality replica on Multiply for around Php 4000 from Chinese suppliers. So if you have the real Loubs, you are faced with the controversy of wether or not they're the real deal. And if you're part of the social climbing set, you get to step up the ladder because people are puzzled how you get to wear heels whose worth can send a kid to school.

If only having shoes manufactured in Marikina is as low-priced as having it made in China, a lot more local businesses here can grow. We do not depend on exchange rates, there is no language barrier, it is easier to monitor your orders according to your specifications, and it's easy to negotiate with your fellow Filipino businessman. In addition, if people stop patronizing fake goods, then there's no reason for manufacturers to pirate their designs.

My love affair for shoes is, more than anything, an advocacy promoting the shoe industry. I am hoping that one day I can contribute to the local shoemaking industry as someone more than just a fan of their shoes. I'd like to give them jobs and opportunities to better their lives. And eventually, giving each Filipino a chance to put their best shoe forward.

What's in my bag

I know, such a pretty self-absorbed post. eeek! Sorreeeeh. I'm curious what's in your bags so feel free to post your WIMB shot too. yey!

Bag: Limited edition Longchamp le pliage in Navy.

Contents: black Esprit ballet (gift like 4 years ago), gray eco bag (rolled), Sodexho GCs (in red envelope; Christmas gift from bosses), phone, coin purse and vanity kit (metallic gray pouch).

Inside vanity kit:

• Holic sanitizers (pink and blue)
• Clinique Dramatically Different moisturizing lotion (meant for the face but I use it as a regular lotion because I use Olay for the face and it's unscented- not allowed to use scented lotions in the car.)
• My emergency lint remover
• Neosporin ointment (yellow tube; first aid for cuts, bruises and scratches)
• Dr.B anti-stress balm (that little yellow pot), Clinique lippie, Blistex moisture rich lip balm, Mistine lip&cheek tint
• hair clamp
• and my freebie compact powder from Farrah that she gave me during her internship in a cosmetics company. hehe

That's about it, I guess. Somtimes I bring my camera- it fits in my bayong-ish bag. hahaha Share what's in your bag too! :)

BIRTHDAY!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SUPER MOM!

Love you to bits Mommy!

Guess how 'young' my mom is! :)

Saving face

This is not the nega 'save face' ok? I'm talking about make-up. Specifically, mineral makeup.

Right after college, I discovered the beauty of mineral makeup. I've been using the regular loose powder ever since but when a friend (Fa) started to sell Ellana mineral make up, I ordered for the heck of it. (Sayang lang my order didn't make it before college grad haha)

*photo from sooomuch.multiply.com

It really leaves a better finish compared to non-mineral loose powder. In fact it looks even nicer a few hours after application- when natural oils mix with it. It looks even more natural. In addition, mineral makeup is non-comedogenic, oil-free, has buildable coverage and you'll only need a little amount in every use.

If you're pondering on upgrading your vanity kit for work, or like to lessen touch ups, or are looking for something to replace your make-up, try mineral makeup.

p.s. I've only tried Ellana and I'm happy with it. However there are a lot of brands available such as Milea, Bare naturals, Monave, Pureglow. Fa stopped selling alredy because she's super busy with her corporate life. I have a new 'supplier'. You can get your mineral fix from Gaile of http://sooomuch.multiply.com/ Fellow ABAMers, she's the girlfriend of Vincent, our photographer during my batch of execore. hehe Super bait niya. :) (and no, this isn't a plug. I'm just sharing my appreciation for the mineral makeup.)

Sabi-sabi

Last night I was shooting that roll of tape (photo in previous post) and when I got the shot I was aiming for, I said 'it's a wrap!' Then I repeated it again and again and concluded this.

IT'S A WRAP! = EAT SARAP!

Wala lang. hahaha My little wordplay musings.

Buena mano :)

I know it's midweek but I wanna start na! :)) This post is Week 1, Day 1.

Do not underestimate the sticky tape. More than sealing balikbayan boxes and securing plastic covers on your books, this humble roll of tape can save you from a fashion blunder. No, it won't keep the edges of your blouse's neckline sticking on your boobs to avoid nip slips but it does an equally great job keeping you lint free.

I'll tell you a story. Last December our marble floor had a makeover and was replaced by granite tiles. With the great inconvenience that the renovation caused, I opted to go home to Iloilo earlier than my schedule so I can continue to live a comfortable life. When i got back in February (haha tagal noh?) everything was misplaced. Our trash bin, dustpan, hand towels, the rugs on the floor- they're all gone. I bet they were thrown away because they don't look decent anymore. So I went to the mall to buy new rugs and hand towels. I was at Landmark. I checked every piece of rug that I liked. Then I found this fluffy looking rug.

Something like this.

I had to turn it over to check the price and guess what, when I got up, there was lint all over my black pants and black shirt. OH GHAD. What is nakakaloka? So I left the rugs section and walked to the men's section where they usually have lint rollers. When I asked for a lint roller, the cheapest available was 200-ish. Hello? That's crazy. So I left the area again. And then I remembered a trick my mom told me when I was a kid. So I walked to Office Warehouse (my bag covered my lint filled shirt) and bought the widest tape they had. It cost me 40 pesos. And it worked so fine I was so proud of myself.

Of course a lint roller is more convenient but it's not cute to carry around a lint roller in your bag (unless it's foldable and compact like this). For quick fixes, roll some tape on a piece of paper (see tape photo above) and easily stash it in your kikay kit. If you have a car, stash a lint roller in your compartment and bring your improvised tape roll with you.

Lemme know if this helps!

(first photo is mine, last two are from Google)

Five days!

Sometimes I find myself wanting to blog about something but end up staring at a blank screen. Sometimes I am able to write something but I realize that a) it makes no sense, b) it has sense but there's too much information or c) it's about a crazy experience I want to share but I ended up in a massacre article. haha

Months ago I decided I have to keep reading about different topics to keep me updated. There was not much need when I was in college because I can easily learn a thing or two from conversations with friends. But after we graduated, there was less interaction, people have work, I have a lot of time to spend with my laptop. Therefore I decided to list 5 different topics that I'd read on a weekly basis- the 6th day will be for catching up on an unsuccessful reading day and the 7th day to be my read anything or nothing day. I had themes in my reading list like Pinoy Pride Monday, Crafty Tuesday, NegoWednesday (business), Thursday travels, Fashion Fridays. Something like that. First week on this reading list and I already failed to follow it. haha I decided to just drop it and go back to the usual- reading what I find interesting.

This time I'll try doing a weekly post list aside from my other kwentos. I decided not to put a theme because i might end up not following it at all. Instead, at the end of each day I'll post whatever tickles my fancy. It can be a beautiful pair of shoes, a new product, an amazing dining experience/ customer service, a kikay tip or find, a cute love story, a hilarious video, a beautiful photo- anything goes!

I hope I pull this off!

Find love

Title inspired by DR's top 7 blog post. And just like her, it's also in my (sort-of-urgent) to-do list. HAHAHA Okay forget what I said.

Just recently a college orgmate labeled me as a love doctor. Then a few minutes ago I just read a post of a friend relaying her experience of a fail getaway with her boyfriend that resulted in her walk out. I found myself advising her to just drop it coz it's not worth it.

This isn't the first time. Many times I talk to friends about their love life (or the lack of it haha) and we end up deciphering every detail of their dilemma. I'm not calling myself an expert. I'M FAR FROM BEING ONE. Everything I tell my friends, I learned from the movies. HAHAHAHA Not purely form the movies. Of course the stuff I read, teleseryes I watch, the experiences my friends had, my own set of principles, and of course, logic.

I am close to doing a word-vomit here. I guess what I'm saying is...'Ako na ang love doctor, ako pa ang single.' Couldn't state it in English because it wouldn't encompass what I really want to say. It's funny. I laugh at the thought of not having 'someone' right now. My friends and I laugh and joke about it a lot. But I firmly believe all of us are destined to be with someone who's worth the wait. And that keeps me going and hoping every waking day.

Look at Judy Ann Santos. If you are within my age bracket, you'd agree when I say I never thought she'd end up with someone like Ryan Agoncillo. DIBA DIBA DIBA? See how life has it's way of leading you to the one? I watched their wedding special and I cannot help but be kilig that someone as sosh and refined as Ryan will fall in love with the masang-masa Juday. Simply put- Juday is an inspiration! That one day we will all find our own Ryan's. That someone will be able to accept us and our crazy antics. Lalu na ako. I'm a very masa person. I watch Tagalog films, Cinema One is my default cable channel, and I love Sharon Cuneta. That's pretty much balanced naman. I watch Hollywood films too! (haha biglang bumawi eh.) I know brands people haven't heard of, I'm updated with couture, I travel. (Okay pabida na, stopeeeet.) And I know there's a guy (or guys? HAHAHA) who appreciate these things. And who is this guy? Someone who's a great friend like Ned (to Budjuy), a dream guy like Anton, and as breathtaking as Miggy Montenegro.

Told you I learned from the movies!

P.S.

(uuuy iniisip kung anong movies...)

HOW TRUE?

The following article is from the comments of the link posted below. This requires an open mind especially if you are a voter and is considering a vote for either yellow or green. But non voters are highly encouraged to read this too so you can learn history! Seriously, I'm beginning to doubt the heroic deeds of the yellow family.

Taken from http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/04/01/10/gibo-dont-believe-intrigues

AQUINO waste of oppurtunity

On Feb 2, 1989, before PFM died, he called through Imelda VP Doy Laurel to see him in a Hawaiian hospital where the dying President was confined. He gave Doy Laurel a letter addressed to President Corazon Aquino proposing that 90 percent of all his assets worldwide would be given to a foundation in trust for the Filipino people. The Marcos family would only retain 10 percent of those assets. If memory serves, there would only be three members of the Board of Trustees: 1) A representative of the Catholic Church to be appointed by the Vatican; 2) A board member to be appointed by the Philippine government; 3) A third board member representing the Marcos family. At that time, the late Don Enrique Zobel’s name was mentioned. I do not wish to go further since the best evidence is the letter itself of PFM addressed to PCA.

Unfortunately, the messenger of that letter of PFM, i.e., VP Doy Laurel was never able or allowed to see the President in Malacañang. And obviously, nothing came out of it because it was rejected by the President herself and or her advisers. Here’s a direct quotation from President Marcos to Doy: “Please tell Mrs. Aquino to stop sending her relatives. They are proposing so many things, all I want is to die in my country. Tell her to let me come home. I will turn over 90 percent of all my worldly possessions to our people. I will ask only 10 percent for my family. That is much better than her relatives are proposing.”

(Doy Laurel): “I thought of the so-called hidden wealth in favor of the Filipino people on a 90-10 basis that could solve so many of our problems including our foreign debt. It could even unite our nation! Upon reaching Manila, I immediately asked for an appointment with Cory but she would not see me. Here, I was her Vice President asking only for three minutes of her time to deliver a very important message from her predecessor and she would not see me. I was told she was busy.” (See Pages 186-187 of the book Doy Laurel by Celia Diaz Laurel)

I say what a lost opportunity where billions of pesos would have benefited the Filipino people. Now, after about 22 years, where are the said Marcos assets? As some wise guys know, a portion of it went to “trusted cronies” who now claim that they own said properties. Others have been taken over by the new power brokers, cronies, etc., after the EDSA revolution. Are the failed decisions of the old “Laban” the same agenda to be pursued by the new “Laban” in the event that they go back to power? I hope not.

This isn't the first time I heard about the other side of the yellow administration. Read http://www.gmanews.tv/story/183662

Update: Currently reading the four-part GMA report (link above) and breaking them down to simpler timelines and concept maps. If I successfully finish this, will share them here. hahaha I'm doing this for myself- I really wanna know what's up with this hacienda. But will share in case you too would like to know.

Addicted to you!

Just a quick update- I'm not getting the bag I mentioned in my previous post. It's just too expensive I'll starve to death. I did however show the Samsonite polycarbonate pixel cube luggage to my Dad and Mom at Travel Club. I think they like it too. Dad thought I was gonna show them the McQueen luggage so I had to explain that it was not available locally and I just found it online.

Anyhoobaloo, I am saving up for that pixel cube. So cute! Great investment! The polycarbonate material makes your luggage ultralight therefore allowing you to pack more stuff without worrying extra charges. Baggage allowance are pretty tight nowadays so this one really helps a lot. (If you are curious, drop by Travel Club and try lifting the Samsonite polycarbonate luggages.)

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You all know I love shoes. Like love love love that sometimes I purchase more two pairs at once. That may sound totally normal compared to shopaholics but not to me. Two pairs means double the damage to my pocket. haha

A pretty recent dinner with friends caused me to make a mental note that I should get a pair of heels because that dinner EVERYONE was in heels except Emm and I. Of course Emm- we understand. But me? Grabe I felt so small- literally ah! Claude was wearing flats also pala but she's tall so that's an exception. So for a few days I was obsessed with getting a pair of heels because the heels I have were all too formal and office-ish - as in classic black pumps, cream round toe pumps, brown open toe pumps and the epic burnt orange pumps which were only used once (18th anniversary party of ABAM).

Lucky for me I found really nice heels from Pill at the Ramp. They were on sale too so I was very happy to find them. I like that the heels are not cigarette thin so that makes walking much easier and more balanced. I haven't used this pair yet so it's tucked in my rack right now.

photo from pillfootwear.multiply.com

The week we went to Zambales, I also purchased a pair of flats online. I was sooo nervous about this purchase because the last time I bought shoes online- they didn't fit me and now they are moldy and look like crap in its box in my rack. I just might leave it with the basura. Maybe the basureros will have better use for this- like a graduation shoes for their kid or some sassy pair for their wife. hihi! Anyway we were in Zambales when the shoes arrived so when I got home I immediately tried them on. Thank God they fit! At first I thought they were tight but just like any pair of shoes, they expand after a few hours of wearing so it was all good. Fits me perfectly now! And I am fascinated with it all the time. I can't stop looking at it. It's so nautical!

photo from girlsmustshop.multiply.com

The seller Stacey was very nice too. I am totally hooked. I'm actually thinking of getting the rest of the stripes collection but again, damage to my wallet. I'll wait for the new collection instead. Yay! I guess no matter how much I appreciate heels, I'd always go back to my first love- flats.

Oh, I remembered when I was in high school, I never had a pair of flats. Just tons of rubber shoes and two pairs of leather boots. Not the cowboy type ok? Just normal boots that looks nice with jeans. But now I cannot live without flats. I hardly even wear rubber shoes unless I'm off to do some exercise, and never wore boots after those two pairs. hahaha

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Speaking of multiply sellers, there's this one that has been getting into my nerves. This is not the first time I encountered her. In a nutshell, she insists I purchase stuff and I hate it because she doesn't even have the goods on hand. Is she that desperate to earn that resorts to pressuring customers? hay grabe I'm so imbyerna. I'll never purchase from her again. Don't get me wrong, she's nice and accommodating naman but there's something I cannot stand about her. One time I ordered a few things from her- including 30 pieces of an item. (sorry for being so vague about which things but I assure you the stuff aren't bankok pills, contraceptives or anything illegal haha) Anyway she messaged me (on Multiply chat) to tell me that she only has 10 pieces of what I wanted. Since she couldn't supply what I needed, I simply said maybe we can push through with my other orders and cancel the 10 pieces since I need 30 of those. Mygosh you know what she said? It was something like 'Naku sis I thought you were gonna get it na. Nareserve ko na sa iyo. Please sis I really need the money.' That time I wanted the stuff anyway so I said fine I'll take the 10 pieces. Hay naku I don't want to elaborate anymore. Just the thought of it stresses me. One thing's for sure, I am so not gonna order anymore from this seller who's too desperate to make a sale. Multiply shopping should be fun, not stressful.