I didn't really mind this song when I first heard it or the next time after that, or the next, or several airplays later. To me, it was just another Katy Perry song, catchy. Don't get me wrong I have nothing against her songs, it's just that you hear them too often on the radio, a lot of them in fact to the point that I don't feel the need to get my own copy anymore. You see, hearing them on the radio once in a while is enough. For me the whole point of having your own copy is when you get into this mood where you want to listen to something. I guess Katy's songs never fell into that category for me.
But then, I started really listening to this song... and when the meaning of the song dawned on me, I couldn't stop raving about it. I had to share it to well my facebook network. haha Well, apparently, there were a couple of us out there who thought it was just another catchy Katy Perry song (possibly a love song). Little did we know it was more than that. Soon after that realization, this was my morale and stress booster.
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag,
Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?
Do you ever feel, feel so paper-thin
Like a house of cards, then blow from caving in?
Do you ever feel already buried deep?
Six feet under screams, but no one seems to hear a thing
Do you know that there's still a chance for you?
'Cause there's a spark in you
You just gotta ignite the light, and let it shine
Just own the night like the Fourth of July
'Cause baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "ah, ah, ah!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go "ah, ah, ah!",
You're gonna leave 'em all in down-awe-awe
You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You're original, cannot be replaced
If you only knew what the future holds
After a hurricane, comes a rainbow
Maybe the reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow
And when it's time you know
You just gotta ignite the light, and let it shine
Just own the night like the Fourth of July
'Cause baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "ah, ah, ah!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
You're gonna leave 'em falling down-awe-awe
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you, you, you
And now it's time you let it through-ooh-ooh
'Cause baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go "ah, ah, ah!"
As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
You're gonna leave 'em all in down-awe-awe
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Apparently, that's not the end of the story yet for this song. Enter Boyce Avenue's cover of this song. It's not just a morale booster anymore. It's now a love song that can turn you into mush. (at least for me that is).
Isn't it obvious, I just love this song?! :)
Monday, January 17, 2011
Planning for 2011
Because they said that resolutions are more or less empty words, I'll opt to say that thus far these are the plans for 2011.
1. Smile more. Stay positive. Less "sungit". I can't say less stress but hopefully more grace under pressure.
2. Continue saving and maybe start investing in something-anything.
Since the business/franchising option is a bit on the difficult side and I hit a wall on that last year, I'll try a different approach. first step done. Now the hard part understanding how it works and actually starting with it.
3. Diversify. Explore alternative options.
Right now, I have zoned in on one possible option for me. I am still groping around on how I will be able to go about this though. I am very much interested and somehow this is something I figured would work and is doable. *fingers crossed.
4. Indulge while still keeping up with item #2.
This part I would say I have real trouble right now. My savings are actually at stake right now because of this. I think even if I forego one trip I am still not sure how I'll be able to manage without compromising my savings.
For starters, there's the Sagada trip which hopefully will push through. Maroon 5 concert on May (but we intend to book as soon it is possible, starting January 20 to be exact). HK trip with Mama. This is a special request by Mama, for me to treat her on a trip abroad. Of course, how can I not give in considering the fact that I also want to go someplace too. Problem is I'm spending for two this time and not just myself. If for myself I can easily manage but for two hopefully I'll be able to pull it off. Worst case would be I'd have to loan from my savings. All these expenses need to be paid at barely the end of first quarter so good luck to me.
5. lovelife for 2011. hopefully all that positive energy will help to make things be in my favor but God-willing of course. I don't want to force it, anticipate too much and get too anxious about it. I am just hoping that it is time and I'm worthy of that one great love which I've been hoping, wishing, praying and waiting for. Hopefully, I'm also capable of it.
1. Smile more. Stay positive. Less "sungit". I can't say less stress but hopefully more grace under pressure.
2. Continue saving and maybe start investing in something-anything.
Since the business/franchising option is a bit on the difficult side and I hit a wall on that last year, I'll try a different approach. first step done. Now the hard part understanding how it works and actually starting with it.
3. Diversify. Explore alternative options.
Right now, I have zoned in on one possible option for me. I am still groping around on how I will be able to go about this though. I am very much interested and somehow this is something I figured would work and is doable. *fingers crossed.
4. Indulge while still keeping up with item #2.
This part I would say I have real trouble right now. My savings are actually at stake right now because of this. I think even if I forego one trip I am still not sure how I'll be able to manage without compromising my savings.
For starters, there's the Sagada trip which hopefully will push through. Maroon 5 concert on May (but we intend to book as soon it is possible, starting January 20 to be exact). HK trip with Mama. This is a special request by Mama, for me to treat her on a trip abroad. Of course, how can I not give in considering the fact that I also want to go someplace too. Problem is I'm spending for two this time and not just myself. If for myself I can easily manage but for two hopefully I'll be able to pull it off. Worst case would be I'd have to loan from my savings. All these expenses need to be paid at barely the end of first quarter so good luck to me.
5. lovelife for 2011. hopefully all that positive energy will help to make things be in my favor but God-willing of course. I don't want to force it, anticipate too much and get too anxious about it. I am just hoping that it is time and I'm worthy of that one great love which I've been hoping, wishing, praying and waiting for. Hopefully, I'm also capable of it.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
A wish. A hope. A prayer.
Lord, I do not trust this heart of mine. I humbly ask you to guide and lead it to where it belongs. May that be in the arms of another. Whatever your will though may I be mature enough to accept and follow.
Grant me the patience to keep on waiting.
Grant me the wisdom and knowledge to discern well.
Grant me the courage to take that leap.
Grant me humility to accept flaws.
Make me worthy of that which i ask, wish, hope and pray.
Amen.
*hush now my restless heart. No need to falter and wander for God makes all things beautiful in His time.
Grant me the patience to keep on waiting.
Grant me the wisdom and knowledge to discern well.
Grant me the courage to take that leap.
Grant me humility to accept flaws.
Make me worthy of that which i ask, wish, hope and pray.
Amen.
*hush now my restless heart. No need to falter and wander for God makes all things beautiful in His time.
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Capitalist
A rant post.
You would think that once the technology gets older, more stable and at its peak or ripest,the price to pay would become cheaper. Apparently that does not apply everytime. It's hard to come to terms with the fact that profit (as a result of increased demand) would overrule the logic regarding technology and pricing. Some even say that what is currently available to everyone is actually 1 or 2 (maybe more) generations/versions behind what is being developed and explored. Marketing strategy so not much we can do abOut that. But I only wish some entities like Globe don't rip off their loyal subscribers. I don't understand how the rate from 5php for 30 mins mobile internet has become 5 for every 15 mins. Can somebody please explain that to me? Honestly I don't understand other than it being a means to increase revenue and milk subscribers of their money. But seriously even broadband internet has become accessible, faster fOr the same amount or less. Given that our infrastructure and technology a third-world country like ours is way behind, the cost shouldn't be that much for these carriers. Oh well, i can only but rant and say so much. Maybe wish that the game changes but in the end i have no recourse but to follow suit and become enslaved in Globe's green-eyed ways. As the song goes: "it's all about the money". You can only do as much but need trumps pride and complaints.
You would think that once the technology gets older, more stable and at its peak or ripest,the price to pay would become cheaper. Apparently that does not apply everytime. It's hard to come to terms with the fact that profit (as a result of increased demand) would overrule the logic regarding technology and pricing. Some even say that what is currently available to everyone is actually 1 or 2 (maybe more) generations/versions behind what is being developed and explored. Marketing strategy so not much we can do abOut that. But I only wish some entities like Globe don't rip off their loyal subscribers. I don't understand how the rate from 5php for 30 mins mobile internet has become 5 for every 15 mins. Can somebody please explain that to me? Honestly I don't understand other than it being a means to increase revenue and milk subscribers of their money. But seriously even broadband internet has become accessible, faster fOr the same amount or less. Given that our infrastructure and technology a third-world country like ours is way behind, the cost shouldn't be that much for these carriers. Oh well, i can only but rant and say so much. Maybe wish that the game changes but in the end i have no recourse but to follow suit and become enslaved in Globe's green-eyed ways. As the song goes: "it's all about the money". You can only do as much but need trumps pride and complaints.
Monday, January 03, 2011
december 2010
Let me start by saying december 2010 was fun. I probably had way too much fun even i ended up drunk when there's alcohol involved. I don't regret it but I do feel bad for my internal organs. Definitely, I need to sober up. For some reason I couldn't distinguish between being tipsy or being drunk.
12.04.2010: Weddings kicked off the month where we ended up attending two weddings in one day. It would have worked well if the venue were in close proximity to each other. As it is we had to run off from tagaytay to fernwoods on a december saturday. I'm probably getting old as the drive somewhat drained my energy. In any case, it was fun as both weddings were beautiful and i'm grateful to have been invited to witness the milestone event in their lives.
12.11.2010: after a year of hiatus due to the recession, the company again hosted a christmas party. This signalled the start of my craaaaazy antics when drunk. This defined my drunken state this month. Somehow i am glad though that it was that rather than being the crying lady. No emotional burden at least that's what I think.
12.18.2010: We almost spent this night drowning in Sofitel's famous buffet but unfortunately some 400 people trumped our reservation. Good thing there was this Promo at intercon otherwise we might have ended up in kamayan. The night was capped by a videoke session. This time i didn't get drunk. The only time where alcohol was involved where i didn't for this month.
12.19.2010: mafioso christmas party with college barkada. Tagaytay. Taboo. Poker. 1 liter Cuervo. 2 cases gps. sake. Bulalo. Exchange gift. Much loved friends. One great night! And because our two ofw friends' dinner treat was too much i managed to drink more than what would have been my drunken limit. I could still feel its effects the night after.
12.22.2010: shopping for gifts with che and carlo. Labor of love.
12.24.2010: Cold christmas with the family up in baguio. Chillax. Eat. Pray. Love.
12.30.2010: HS Christmas party. Oh yeah i ended up drunk again. Haha it was apparently my first time with them that's why they were a bit surprised. Getting drunk was not something new to me. I forgot that it's my college friends that are used to it and have been caring for me through my different drunken states.
Cheers 2010! It ended with a bang. May 2011 be mine and grant that one wish finally... I hope really, really hope...
12.04.2010: Weddings kicked off the month where we ended up attending two weddings in one day. It would have worked well if the venue were in close proximity to each other. As it is we had to run off from tagaytay to fernwoods on a december saturday. I'm probably getting old as the drive somewhat drained my energy. In any case, it was fun as both weddings were beautiful and i'm grateful to have been invited to witness the milestone event in their lives.
12.18.2010: We almost spent this night drowning in Sofitel's famous buffet but unfortunately some 400 people trumped our reservation. Good thing there was this Promo at intercon otherwise we might have ended up in kamayan. The night was capped by a videoke session. This time i didn't get drunk. The only time where alcohol was involved where i didn't for this month.
12.19.2010: mafioso christmas party with college barkada. Tagaytay. Taboo. Poker. 1 liter Cuervo. 2 cases gps. sake. Bulalo. Exchange gift. Much loved friends. One great night! And because our two ofw friends' dinner treat was too much i managed to drink more than what would have been my drunken limit. I could still feel its effects the night after.
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| our good friend jose (almost always present) |
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| the tagaytay "iconic" shot |
12.22.2010: shopping for gifts with che and carlo. Labor of love.
12.24.2010: Cold christmas with the family up in baguio. Chillax. Eat. Pray. Love.
12.30.2010: HS Christmas party. Oh yeah i ended up drunk again. Haha it was apparently my first time with them that's why they were a bit surprised. Getting drunk was not something new to me. I forgot that it's my college friends that are used to it and have been caring for me through my different drunken states.
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| do i look drunk? |
Cheers 2010! It ended with a bang. May 2011 be mine and grant that one wish finally... I hope really, really hope...
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Brain farts before the year (2010) ends...
Just some random thoughts just because i love publishing/publicizing them.
1. Kamusta ang pasko mo?
Me: malamig. (literally and figuratively) go figure!
2. Me: gusto ko dito ikasal
Mama: maghanap ka nga muna ng groom!
>>> i almost always tend to forget that tricky but important bit. Hehehe
3. Thank God for true friends who look out for you and only want what's best for you. No pity allowed.
4. Maybe you should know i exist and not just in cyberspace or any alternate reality. This is where I should and have every right to be.
5. Paraphrased: itapon na ang slr mas mabilis mag-edit and upload pag phone. (i am loving my phone obviously).
6. for the nth time, Me: Nahihilo na ako!, "Manong", ganito si E--e nun dati...
7. navigate to the files where the xx files are like starbucks. (i think i was thinking of stored/backed up)
To be continued...
1. Kamusta ang pasko mo?
Me: malamig. (literally and figuratively) go figure!
2. Me: gusto ko dito ikasal
Mama: maghanap ka nga muna ng groom!
>>> i almost always tend to forget that tricky but important bit. Hehehe
3. Thank God for true friends who look out for you and only want what's best for you. No pity allowed.
4. Maybe you should know i exist and not just in cyberspace or any alternate reality. This is where I should and have every right to be.
5. Paraphrased: itapon na ang slr mas mabilis mag-edit and upload pag phone. (i am loving my phone obviously).
6. for the nth time, Me: Nahihilo na ako!, "Manong", ganito si E--e nun dati...
7. navigate to the files where the xx files are like starbucks. (i think i was thinking of stored/backed up)
To be continued...
Thursday, November 18, 2010
hello santa
people are putting up their wishlists, i'll put up mine too just because...
-i found something i like
-i wanna join the bandwagon
-maybe somewhere someday...
*in no particular order:
1. The 10 Best Of Everything, 2nd Edition
2. Journeys of A Lifetime
3. Great Migrations Book and DVD Set
4. SNOW globes especially from the ones I got to visit already for a start (because I want to start a collection of snow globes). Ex. NASA KSC, Magic Kingdom, Sea World San Antonio, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Singapore, HK, KL, Bangkok, Phuket, etc
5. stitch or aliens (toy story) stuffed toy :)
6. matroyshka dolls - I don't have any yet but I sure want to have one and then hopefully start a collection as well.
7. LUMIX
8. new lens: UWA 10-22mm, 24-70mm f/2.8L
9. rash guard
10. travel to Batanes, Dakak, Japan... etc.
11. travel buddy... you get the idea..
-i found something i like
-i wanna join the bandwagon
-maybe somewhere someday...
*in no particular order:
1. The 10 Best Of Everything, 2nd Edition
2. Journeys of A Lifetime
3. Great Migrations Book and DVD Set
5. stitch or aliens (toy story) stuffed toy :)
6. matroyshka dolls - I don't have any yet but I sure want to have one and then hopefully start a collection as well.
7. LUMIX
8. new lens: UWA 10-22mm, 24-70mm f/2.8L
9. rash guard
10. travel to Batanes, Dakak, Japan... etc.
11. travel buddy... you get the idea..
Friday, November 12, 2010
Gold!
here's an online shout-out to my mom who'll be celebrating her golden year tomorrow. This is more for everyone else's benefit as she's technophobic. No need for much words as they should be there in the card I'll give her tom.
Monday, November 01, 2010
gotta love shoes
Warning: Definitely a very low-EQ-moment-kind-of-post.
so today, i finally ended up buying not one but two pairs at payless (Greenhills Branch).
The second pair was totally unplanned because it was not the style I've been wanting to get...
I think it does look nice but if you know me this is really a departure from my usual. My siblings and I agree that it looks nice (not to mention cheap) and sexy but we are just not sure what I would wear it with. My sister was probably thinking more along the lines of something she can borrow as this would definitely be more of her style. But after learning from experience that if you find something that you like, don't go home to think about it when you know you'll eventually want to get it or else you might regret it.
I've been to a payless outlet (the one in Megamall) probably two or three times before this but in all cases, I ended up not snagging anything. I guess you could say I'm a bit of a skeptic. I mean during my short stay in the US, I didn't find myself drawn to this shop in any of the outlet stores. Yes, I would find myself entering it all in the name of soaking in that outlet store shopping experience but more often than not I didn't find myself that interested. I guess it was not until I had two other officemates buying from this store that finally encouraged(self-inflicted influence I guess) me to get one from here. I was thinking of sticking with Charles and Keith and the likes (or waiting for other brands to go on sale like Stella Luna or Zara or Melissa or Sueno de Espadrilles maybe). Anyhow, until now I can't take the image off my mind though and how good one particular pair looked on my feet when I tried it on Megamall. I wish there's still a stock somewhere because I really want to get myself a pair of pumps:
I believe I have pretty wide feet but when I tried these on I thought it had some sort of slimming effect. Seriously, I really can't take my mind off of them. This led me to browse the online website of payless and left me drooling for one or two more:
This one I'd say if it were to be available here in the Philippines would probably go around 2500-3000. Maybe not that cheap as with the others but if you think of it as a substitute for the VW Lady Dragon or probably a Stella Luna heel, then this is definitely a steal. So after the black rosette above, I'd definitely want to get myself one of these! (how I wish, money was not an issue but then again if it was not I'd probably not want this as a substitute but as an additional pair, you think?)
Pink is not exactly my favorite but again the combination makes this a little less boring and common.
I think I also want to get myself a pair of red heels (pumps if you may) and this red rosette I think will look as nice as the black one.
Amidst all these, at the back of my head I am still pondering on that wedge from VNC with the quite stripes detail and the low-heeled pumps from Grendha (not to mention black flats from I don't know where yet). The VNC I came close to buying but part of me was still being stingy and practical I was able to restrain myself knowing how (dirt) cheap pairs can go in Malaysia.
I think I need more closet space if and when I get the money. Either that or I should stop with the drooling and tell myself I'm good for this year. :D
so today, i finally ended up buying not one but two pairs at payless (Greenhills Branch).
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| of course, wedges! |
The second pair was totally unplanned because it was not the style I've been wanting to get...
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| can't find in the website anymore must be an old stock |
I've been to a payless outlet (the one in Megamall) probably two or three times before this but in all cases, I ended up not snagging anything. I guess you could say I'm a bit of a skeptic. I mean during my short stay in the US, I didn't find myself drawn to this shop in any of the outlet stores. Yes, I would find myself entering it all in the name of soaking in that outlet store shopping experience but more often than not I didn't find myself that interested. I guess it was not until I had two other officemates buying from this store that finally encouraged(self-inflicted influence I guess) me to get one from here. I was thinking of sticking with Charles and Keith and the likes (or waiting for other brands to go on sale like Stella Luna or Zara or Melissa or Sueno de Espadrilles maybe). Anyhow, until now I can't take the image off my mind though and how good one particular pair looked on my feet when I tried it on Megamall. I wish there's still a stock somewhere because I really want to get myself a pair of pumps:
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| love the detail! |
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| pink! |
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| red rosette |
Amidst all these, at the back of my head I am still pondering on that wedge from VNC with the quite stripes detail and the low-heeled pumps from Grendha (not to mention black flats from I don't know where yet). The VNC I came close to buying but part of me was still being stingy and practical I was able to restrain myself knowing how (dirt) cheap pairs can go in Malaysia.
I think I need more closet space if and when I get the money. Either that or I should stop with the drooling and tell myself I'm good for this year. :D
Monday, October 25, 2010
Fireproof
anybody who wants a different/special kind of mush should watch Fireproof... it's the deep kind which I pray one day I'll have too.
I said it before, I'll say it again, I hope and pray one day I get to dedicate/sing this song to someone:
Bless the Broken Road -Rascal Flatts
I set out on a narrow way, many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Yes He did
I think about the years I spent, just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost, and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there, you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
But now I'm just rolling home into my lover's arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I said it before, I'll say it again, I hope and pray one day I get to dedicate/sing this song to someone:
Bless the Broken Road -Rascal Flatts
I set out on a narrow way, many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Yes He did
I think about the years I spent, just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost, and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there, you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
But now I'm just rolling home into my lover's arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Thursday, October 21, 2010
wrong lane...
today marks the fourth time i got caught in the streets of Metro. Sure I drove in Florida and Texas but I was very careful and conscious especially with the speed limits and all... (but I so wanted to maximize those freeways and our rentals haha). I had a few overspeeding jaunts and beating the red light here and there but not intentionally. It's usually when the "kaskasera" in me and Manila-traffic mindset kicks in.
It's no fun to get caught but I guess you can say that again I am caught red-handed although I would like to argue that my first two offenses were somewhat questionable. The first time was when I was barely driving by myself after I turned eighteen along EDSA. I was going to take a right to head to Quezon Ave and being a careful, slow driver afraid of buses I slowly eased myself to the outer lanes as soon as the MRT overpass was above us. Little did I know that there was a dotted line not a few meters after I made the switch. Of course, there was someone waiting there to apprehend me for being in the yellow lane. Young, nervous and everything I later found myself crying... The officer took pity on me and let me off the hook. I was not doing it on purpose really.
I can't really plead innocence about the crying part to escape punishment the second time around. This time I was taking a right again from Quezon City Circle into I think that was west Ave (wherever the golf course and trinoma is)... I think I tried to speed away but unfortunately for me they had a bike and accused me of "swerving" . I think at the back of my mind I was pissed and not willing to get caught at the same time so I tried the same formula. This was still when I was in 3rd year college. I can still remember it was around December because Cha and I were going to buy sandals for our maskipaps costume... Wow that's two in one year! :D
Come 2005, I drove the car without a plate as per my parent's consent. I can't remember why we didn't have one yet but they just told me that it was ok. Again I was along Q. Ave when I got caught. I felt awful lying I ended up bribing them with not 1, or 2 but 500!!!
Today, I hated what i had to do yet again. I didn't turn right and eventually caused traffic. However, I was waiting for the officer to explain to me in full detail what is going to happen. I was kind of up for the seminar since I work nights anyway. And besides, Pasig is not that far so I figured it won't be too much of a hassle and I just have to bear with it. But then, the officer scrapped the seminar (he tried threatening me that it's supposed to be for three days) and went on to say that I'll just have to pay a fine. He was obviously taking his time to wait when I would say the magic words but I didn't budge just yet... and then he told me that the fine is supposedly 500. You have got to be kidding me... I guess I'm just plain ignorant here and didn't know a lot of things. But heck I have not been in any major accidents (thank God) and this is the first time in 5 years... Oh well, I so hated what I ended up doing but I did it anyway. All the while, I was like Plato trying to wash my hands of the crime I was committing... *sigh oh well I hope I don't have to resort to something like that again. It feels awful knowing that you're actually contributing to shady deals this government have become known for and struggling to deal with... there goes 100...
It's no fun to get caught but I guess you can say that again I am caught red-handed although I would like to argue that my first two offenses were somewhat questionable. The first time was when I was barely driving by myself after I turned eighteen along EDSA. I was going to take a right to head to Quezon Ave and being a careful, slow driver afraid of buses I slowly eased myself to the outer lanes as soon as the MRT overpass was above us. Little did I know that there was a dotted line not a few meters after I made the switch. Of course, there was someone waiting there to apprehend me for being in the yellow lane. Young, nervous and everything I later found myself crying... The officer took pity on me and let me off the hook. I was not doing it on purpose really.
I can't really plead innocence about the crying part to escape punishment the second time around. This time I was taking a right again from Quezon City Circle into I think that was west Ave (wherever the golf course and trinoma is)... I think I tried to speed away but unfortunately for me they had a bike and accused me of "swerving" . I think at the back of my mind I was pissed and not willing to get caught at the same time so I tried the same formula. This was still when I was in 3rd year college. I can still remember it was around December because Cha and I were going to buy sandals for our maskipaps costume... Wow that's two in one year! :D
Come 2005, I drove the car without a plate as per my parent's consent. I can't remember why we didn't have one yet but they just told me that it was ok. Again I was along Q. Ave when I got caught. I felt awful lying I ended up bribing them with not 1, or 2 but 500!!!
Today, I hated what i had to do yet again. I didn't turn right and eventually caused traffic. However, I was waiting for the officer to explain to me in full detail what is going to happen. I was kind of up for the seminar since I work nights anyway. And besides, Pasig is not that far so I figured it won't be too much of a hassle and I just have to bear with it. But then, the officer scrapped the seminar (he tried threatening me that it's supposed to be for three days) and went on to say that I'll just have to pay a fine. He was obviously taking his time to wait when I would say the magic words but I didn't budge just yet... and then he told me that the fine is supposedly 500. You have got to be kidding me... I guess I'm just plain ignorant here and didn't know a lot of things. But heck I have not been in any major accidents (thank God) and this is the first time in 5 years... Oh well, I so hated what I ended up doing but I did it anyway. All the while, I was like Plato trying to wash my hands of the crime I was committing... *sigh oh well I hope I don't have to resort to something like that again. It feels awful knowing that you're actually contributing to shady deals this government have become known for and struggling to deal with... there goes 100...
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
amazing race
(The Amazing Race 15 Episode 7 Part 3)
and here i thought i was watching the latest season of the amazing race on AXN. apparently not! and i've already missed a lot of the seasons... in any case, i can still remember the first time they aired the first challenge above. It was really tough and kind of memorable among the tasks that they had prepared for the racers.
I think my dad and I would make an interesting pair if we were to join. We tend to get on each other's nerves easily and most likely end up arguing and bickering all throughout. Add to that the fact that we're both stubborn. He may be athletic but we're like both clumsy and walking twisters/accidents-waiting-to-happen. I'm also quite lame and all that... Not exactly the strongest but if that could get me to experience "racing" in other places then that would definitely be quite an experience...
For now I'll just settle with watching back episodes. Wonder when I'll get to travel again. Someday soon i hope!
and here i thought i was watching the latest season of the amazing race on AXN. apparently not! and i've already missed a lot of the seasons... in any case, i can still remember the first time they aired the first challenge above. It was really tough and kind of memorable among the tasks that they had prepared for the racers.
I think my dad and I would make an interesting pair if we were to join. We tend to get on each other's nerves easily and most likely end up arguing and bickering all throughout. Add to that the fact that we're both stubborn. He may be athletic but we're like both clumsy and walking twisters/accidents-waiting-to-happen. I'm also quite lame and all that... Not exactly the strongest but if that could get me to experience "racing" in other places then that would definitely be quite an experience...
For now I'll just settle with watching back episodes. Wonder when I'll get to travel again. Someday soon i hope!
Monday, October 18, 2010
blog revival
I haven't quite yet figured what I want to do with this blog. I probably just blog anything I feel like blogging. It seems that twitter renewed my interest in this as sometimes it seems no longer enough. Also, one good thing about it is that it opened my eyes to the possibilities of posting anything under the sun.... You see, I tended to limit myself to blogging when I'm feeling all dramatic. Hopefully I get to change that... Think so far, that's what I've been doing. I do want to be able to blog something with substance once in a while lest I become labelled as too darn shallow.
Here's to a whole new blogging experience! :)
Here's to a whole new blogging experience! :)
Sunday, October 17, 2010
online window shopping
you can say i am definitely hooked. while it doesn't come close to the real deal and getting to see the merchandise up close, it has its perks.
to date, I have only 3 online purchases to boot.
1. slik tripod from B&H photo and video
2. dkny watch from amazon
3. galeries from ebay
I can't give my verdict yet whether or not the gamble i took when i "splurged" online for items 2 and 3 are worth it since I had it delivered to a friend who's on assignment in the US. I won't be seeing them until she gets back hopefully this November. I have my fingers crossed that they are all good though. I can't wait to see them (and use them)! I am not too worried about the amazon purchase since a lot of the people I know in my circle have tried its service and so far been happy with all their purchases. But for ebay, you could say I am still a skeptic. I hope my judgement was spot on with the item and seller to make my first ebay experience a good one and not scarring!
here's the thing though, I think I'm having issues from stopping. Well at least from online window shopping. You could also say that I am wondering or tempted to buy some "finds" which I think I can eventually sell here. I am playing with the idea of trying my hand at selling stuff but I am not too sure whether or not I can do it. Maybe I should just go for it but right now the price isn't right for me to just risk it. Sure, I should start small but then again the opportunity that's right before me is different. Dunno if I should grab it or not or maybe rethink that it might not be an opportunity after all! What do you think?
to date, I have only 3 online purchases to boot.
1. slik tripod from B&H photo and video
2. dkny watch from amazon
3. galeries from ebay
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| picture from seller |
here's the thing though, I think I'm having issues from stopping. Well at least from online window shopping. You could also say that I am wondering or tempted to buy some "finds" which I think I can eventually sell here. I am playing with the idea of trying my hand at selling stuff but I am not too sure whether or not I can do it. Maybe I should just go for it but right now the price isn't right for me to just risk it. Sure, I should start small but then again the opportunity that's right before me is different. Dunno if I should grab it or not or maybe rethink that it might not be an opportunity after all! What do you think?
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