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.