Showing posts with label dad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dad. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

I love my boss!


Today my dad and I went to the printing office to work on some product labels. Amazing how these graphic artists do magic on the computer. I originally planned to be dropped off at the mall before dad drives to the printing office but he said I should tag along since we're having dinner at the mall anyway. Of course, I tagged along, unwillingly. haha It was all good though. My inputs were executed on the labels so my ears are flapping in delight. Not much of an achievement compared to others but at least my mall time turned label making was productive.

A little past three, I was sleepy and hungry. Glad we were wrapping up. Dad and I drove to Trinoma, paid some bills, checked some stores and eventually he gave up walking around and we had coffee. I asked permission to leave for a quick window shopping. Twenty minutes later he was not in the coffee shop and I called him and found him sitting at the food court. You know dads. They may seem stern but they know their kids. My dad knows his daughter.

I was fidgety sitting in front of him and then he said 'Puntahan mo na yung gusto mong puntahan. Text mo nalang ako kung nasaan ka mamaya.' UGH. I LOVE MY DAD. So I left and found myself in my favorite stores but ended up buying a shirt from Gap. After that purchase, I stashed the paper bag in my tote to meet up with dad for dinner.

When I sat at the table, the first thing he asked was 'Oh, wala kang nabili?' hahahaha I hesitantly answered 'Meroooon.' I was kinda shy to let my dad know I spent money again today. Not because he's against it. He never was. It's just funny that he's concerned if I spent my shopping time wisely.

On our way home, we talked about cars and motors and traffic. He gives me tips about driving (as if I drive!) haha Like I should be careful of cars without break lights But I've been thinking a lot lately. Maybe I should start practicing driving so I can drive my folks around. And my brother too (up until he learns how to drive) coz he's going to college next year. Much like Fa who sometimes takes Ernan to school or pick him up in whichever mall. And Raish who drives herself and Mico to school until Mico learned to drive. Sooo cute. I hope my brother is enthusiastic too.

Anyway, I'm deviating from my topic. I just wanna say I loved today! Plus it was Glee's premiere! Charice was soooo good but it seems like the botox didn't work. haha Hope the eps get better and the botox eventually shows its effects!


Sunday, July 18, 2010

Ole Olay!

Can I just say?

This noon, Dad and I dropped by Mercury Drug before heading off to lunch. While he was waiting for his meds, I saw the Olay bottles on display at the counter- with smaller Olay bottles for free. I said 'Uy may libre!' He said 'gusto mo ba? Oh bumili ka na.' I declined nicely saying the variant I use isn't there and I didn't bring cash and my Mercury card. I just said 'babalikan ko nalang'. He gave up insisting that he can buy it for me and just said 'balikan mo habang may libre pa.'

THE POINT IS NOT ABOUT THE LIBRE OK? hahaha

The truth is, the variant I use is there. It's just that I was thinking of getting a different variant in my next purchase that's why I had doubts of getting this one. Coz it'll mean putting off trying the variant I planned on getting for like two months. And, to put it bluntly, nahihiya rin naman ako na siya pa bibili ng kikay stuff ko. But I kinda feel this 'blah' thing inside me. That I should have put my hiya aside and let him be a father to me. You know, the dad who'd like to give his kids stuff if he can afford it. That's why I'm so bothered about that Olay bottle that I had to blog about it. But I guess he kinda knew it wasn't about the variant that kept me from letting him buy that bottle. He probably figured 'ah baka nahihiya siya sa akin kasi may sweldo na siya'. HAHA

Now about the libre...side story lang. My dad likes free stuff when doing groceries. Well, not all free stuff. Just value for money in general. Like when we're at the supermarket, he buys those soaps in packs of three's or six's even if he has like 10 other packs of soaps at home. He always says 'magagamit mo rin naman yan eventually so bili ka lang ng bili habang may pambili ka.' Of course this shopping advise does not extend to shoes or bags which qualify as (my) wants. Soaps are must-haves at home, thus, he keeps buying them without checking inventory. haha Believe me my dad buys so much soaps that- remember the maid who stole stuff from me? She took packs of soaps and shampoos thinking I wouldn't notice coz we have a rack full of it. haha

So now I'm pretty much okay about this Olay issue. In fairness, 'writing' it down or blogging it makes you feel better. And to put a closure to this internal conflict, I am off to Mercury Drug tomorrow to buy that bottle. (Para matahimik na ang kalooban ko.) And I'll display it where he'll see it para matahimik na rin ang kalooban niya. hahaha