retroactive

moving....

2007-09-11T05:41:00.000+08:00

i've decided to move to my old blog:

http://hellokatkat.tabulas.com/

pls update your links. thank you.

my old blog's been updated from, like, 2004. i chose to go back as its more user-friendly, specially for someone like me who likes designing websites and changes layouts often. html xml whatever there can be updated easier than blogger, sad to say.

so there. again, kindly update your links.

I hate blogger!

2007-09-10T12:35:00.000+08:00

Why are they making web design so hard? My site's layout is crap! I can't set the line height, put image border on each post.... dang.

A birthday present to self. Thank you very much.

2007-09-08T19:14:00.000+08:00

I have a new baby, and I am so happy....

I'm totally wanting this for my birthday. I first wanted a Macbook, then I saw this on a local newspaper. Fell in love first with the red VAIO, but when I laid my eyes on the pink one, gee I'm hooked.

Since it is Sony's 10th anniversary, they're giving away freebies. The dealer asked me if I want a card reader or a mouse and I chose the latter. In pink, please!

And it came with a speaker. Perfect for a music lover like moi!

The only bummer though, is that the only available carrying case is BLACK!

BOO!

I will change the case soon. It is a perfect birthday present still. And I need a mouse pad.

Project: Lakbayan

2007-07-21T12:43:00.000+08:00

My Lakbayan grade is C-! How much of the Philippines have you visited? Find out atLakbayan!Created by Eugene Villar.

This is so cool! Got this from Carlo's site.

I really promised myself to explore the key spots in the Philippines first before the rest of SE Asia. I'm dying to go to Mindanao!

The tourist

2007-07-21T12:17:00.000+08:00

A few shots of my trip as a turista are in my Friendster account.

I went to Merlion Park (?), Clarke Quay and Bugis for some shopping and air ballon ride.

Craving for the weekend

2007-07-14T12:12:00.000+08:00

Finally, weekend's here =)

I moved out last week to a Singapore suburb. I wanna stay away from the stress of the city. And the condo I'm staying is nicer than the previous one, but this time to share with two of my officemates. Flats here are really really REALLY expensive.

This is the living room, with home theater system pa yan. Hehe. No cable TV yet. Not yet. I like the furnishings coz they remind me of my hippie days in Manila (well, I'm still a hippie/rocker/whatevs). Penguin Cafe to be exact. Hainaku.... I miss that place. Anyway, my flat brings me back from the cosmo city to the organic that is my life - life the way I want it.

I didn't took a picture of my bedroom though -- poor lighting, that's why.

Ok, eto lang muna. Ciao.

Lesson of the moment

2007-07-04T14:20:00.000+08:00

Sindakan lang dito. Hehe

Super sila kung mang-intimidate. Argh

Post-its from afar

2007-06-27T12:36:00.000+08:00

Rush lang...

Here are my notes from my first few days here:

June 3rd

I didn't get enough sleep on the plane. When the plane took off I was like, "OMG I'm leaving Manila for real!" The place I'm staying is really posh but at the end of the day I just cried myself to sleep. Nothing beats home.

June 4th

First day at work. I was in a hurry coz it was 8:45am and I'm still in my condo. Work is at 9. I managed to get there on time. Miracle.

June 5th

Training is tough. I'm dealing with clients and custodians for unmatched bond trades. Then check with the trader to see who's correct, then call counterparty again if anything needs amendment from their end. Made my first call to a counterparty and I stuttered. I'm doomed.

June 6th

I dunno the number combination of my luggage! So I removed the lock and detroyed the new bag. =( I just bought it last Saturday!

P.S. I need a padlock =(

Hello from SG

2007-06-26T11:22:00.000+08:00

Naman! Life in Singapore is so fast-paced! My first five days here made me feel like I've done a lot of things. Everyone's in a hurry, everyone is busy. I just stole a few minutes to blog and say hello to my dear friends in the blogospherrrrrr. =)

Every night I jot down thoughts and notes the classic way - diary in the form of post-its - coz I never had the time to blog about stuffs here. I just write the moment something pops off my mind. I'll transfer them here the very moment I find the day to just blog.

Anyway, till here. I'm busy, as everyone else here.

The heaviest feeling

2007-05-30T17:51:00.000+08:00

My heart is crushed to bits of pieces.

Every single day.

Ethnic immersion

2007-05-30T12:11:00.000+08:00

I am emotionally and physically drained. I lost weight and an inch of my waistline. My skinny jeans are now loose they look like flares when I wear them. lol. Just a joke.

Well here are the photos from the first of my rockin-social-life week (hehehe). Went to Penguin Cafe, Malate after being prodded by BJ's sisters and brothers-in-law to treat them to a nice place somewhere - anywhere - for my despedida. I told them of the bar, but after uttering the words Pinoy ethnic music, they were a little taken aback. "Like, they have gongs and stuff?" asked one brother-in-law. Although I haven't seen the other bands perform yet, I thought of Kadangyan and said yes. Then silence screams in the car.

But ftw! We went there anyway.

Meet Butong Pakwan. My friend Ryan said they haven't performed in a while. Although their music makes you think of road trips on plains and hills, I'm not a total fan still.

Psychedelic chill. Thanks to Goodleaf. Great pure reggae tracks, but I was bummed for they played just a few songs.

I find the drummer cute anyways =)

Earthfish. Is it just me or the acoustic band doesn't belong in the event that evening? Not organic.

Unitiima. Not because one of the band's members is my friend, but man, they rocked the evening! Tama lang ang amats. lol. They should be the event's finale, and should have played more songs.

Lakbay Lahi. You can expect nothing but the best from this band. But where's Heidi? Naman!

I was tipsy after a couple of screwdrivers, but still managed to take a photo of each band that performed. We called it a night at 3am.

I will definitely miss this when I get to SG. It is music straight from our roots. So beautiful the melody will absorb you. Heaps =)

Started last Saturday

2007-05-28T11:37:00.000+08:00

This is my rockin-social-life week. lol

Will dish the details once photos are available.

Lab u, Penguin Cafe ♥

Volumes and pirates

2007-05-24T11:26:00.001+08:00

I cut my long, blunt, boring hair with layers for volume. Unfortunately it was only good until my next shower, which was the day after and then it went back to limp and boring again. It was difficult to maintain and I am always on the go so blowdrying it for a few minutes is no option. I just clip it with whatevs and will always have bad hair days until it grows back.

Good thing I took a photo of it fresh from the salon. And this was five days ago.

And then I watched Pirates... At World's End. I'd say don't watch it at all. I wish I didn't watch its part two at all, actually. I just felt used. They just put all the hype they could around it for money, obviously. Those who watched Dead Man's Chest will surely check the latest installment to end their hanging feeling but I'm telling you, you will just be disappointed.

Just wait for the DVD to understand it fully (and appreciate it more).

Cursing the weather

2007-05-18T11:09:00.000+08:00

FTW!!! It was SOOOOOOOOOOO humid last night!

Listening to: Marilyn Manson's Personal Jesus

My Lestat

2007-05-17T13:21:00.000+08:00

We're better off loving each other from afar....
It is meant to be bittersweet

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Food and buzz

2007-05-17T10:53:00.000+08:00

This is one of my local favorites that I will surely miss when I get to SG: Choco Soft Roll Cluster from Fortune Bakeshop. Unless, of course, they also have them there.

I love choco-flavored pastries with cheese toppings! Yum!

I ate the entire roll in just one sitting last Saturday, coz it will expire the following day.

I'm not complaining though... I love indulging in it

Anyway, this is not the main entry here. lol. This is just a li'l intro.

++++++++++++++++++++

I wanna blog today about the buzz here in PH.

Vicky Morales

this

Showbiz Central

The Buzz

(When Pia Guanio relayed the news that Yilmaz will arrive in PH the following day.)
"Hay naku, hindi matutuloy yan, 'dong."

"Wala pa namang Philippine Embassy dun. Eh pano kung ma-chop-chop siya (Ruffa) dun?"

"Pinapanood ko nga sa kanya yung DVD ng Chop-Chop Lady, saka yung Hollywood movie na nakalimutan ko ang title... Basta English.... Takot na nga si Ruffa eh."

(Message to Ruffa)
"Ruffa, kung gusto mo akong matigok, sumunod ka sa Maldives (with Yilmaz)! Mamamatay ako!" (then brokedown to tears)

Mom of the Year

Ok, enough of the local buzz =)

Had my checkup, not totally OK

2007-05-15T23:01:00.000+08:00

I had my medical checkup this morning and was diagnosed with Urinary Tract Infection. I also almost fainted when blood was extracted from me (part of the required med checkup for SG to test my blood, obvs). I hate the sight of blood!

Well, the doctor said my medication for my UTI should be for a week.

Make your vote count =)

2007-05-14T22:24:00.000+08:00

I was pretty busy visiting relatives, shopping for stuffs needed, and working on papers necessary for my transfer to Singapore. And to think I was just starting.

But inspite of this hellish week, I was able to make my vote count this election period here in PH. I was registered with the rest of my family in my hometown in Bataan, and I am proud to say that the voting system in my municipality has run smooth through the years. =) We were able to cast our votes this morning in minutes.

As of the poll tonight, seven of the 12 senatorial candidates I have voted are on the top 12. I was just sorry for all the election-related violence happening here. With the corruption being rampant here, it is really no wonder why people could kill others just to get the post they wanted and the power that goes with it.

But I am still voting despite just the string of hope.

I hate Visine Refresh

2007-05-10T13:14:00.000+08:00

But I have no choice. They no longer market Visine Cool here in PH. Can't see them on any drugstores, and didn't bother asking the staff at all. I was browsing on stores for months for that eye drop, until I grew tired of looking and settled with the other.

Anyway,

I had lunch with my highschool friend Eva a while ago. We ate at Teriyaki Boy and it was my first time to eat there. Food is really really good! Oh well. It was actually their sauces that tickled my taste buds. Eva and I just had little chit-chats and very little window shop cheverloo after. And she said I'm getting skinny. Duh! It's been a week since I last hit the treadmill.

I'm gonna see her again next week. I'll just arrange a get-together with her and the rest of my HS buddies.

And YOU... You made my heart stomp on the ground.

Listening to: Saliva's Here With You

21

2007-05-10T10:23:00.000+08:00

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BELOVED SISTER! =)
21 ka na! Binata ka na! Jajaja!

And YOU... You walked by, and I fell to pieces.

*sob

2007-05-09T18:00:00.000+08:00

I AM SO HEARTBROKEN ='(

They really suck. Big Time.

2007-05-09T17:53:00.000+08:00

I got mad at my dad. I called him on the phone last night after I found out from my sister that he told granma of my secret (who later told my aunt and then told my other aunt!). I thought mom's the talkative one in the family, then he said he didn't tell her everything. Tsk. Well, he has to make sure that that's the truth coz if I found out otherwise, he's a total dead meat.

And he was just like, "Hehehe!"

Tsk. My parents really suck at keeping secrets.

My Fashion Queen

2007-05-09T10:31:00.000+08:00

Hi!

I am totally digging your style. And like I said before, you are always a season ahead when it comes to trends. In fact, your taste in clothes, bags, and shoes appeals to people of all ages, despite this period when youngsters Rachel Bilson, Nicole Richie, and Sienna Miller are also thought of as style icons.

And I love this design of yours at Topshop! I also like Irina (the model). And her bangs! =) You do have an eye for potential models.

This is actually my favorite in your Look Book. I love the whole ensemble!

However, this one is so Chloe (circa 1998 - without the gliteratti)!

But I still love ya anyway.

This is just freakin stupid

2007-05-09T09:59:00.000+08:00

Whatevs.

The sentence is not "cruel and unfair." If you, Paris, want to be a role model, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS. Stop blaming your publicist (that you just fired and then rehired) and your lawyer.

You did that to yourself because you are just stupid. This time, your name and your "celebrity" status will not save your face.

My, I am so mad. lol

And the judge is my hero =)

It wasn't easy

2007-05-09T09:48:00.000+08:00

So yes, I got promoted yesterday. But that morning I really REALLY have to file for resignation. And I really felt bad then but I have to do it.

So the opportunity I've long been blogging about is a shift in career. Life-changing, I'm telling you. For it is a career abroad.

Up 'till this morning I was thinking if I should blog about this or not. But heck, this is MY blog.

Whatevs.

The other company needed me come first week of June (found out just yesterday), and I don't want to just fade away from my present employer so I've decided to file for resignation then to complete the notice period. And then I got promoted and things went a little crazy on my head. I was really anxious but then, yea, I have to do it.

Of course the management's shocked. I just got promoted. But what can I do? The opportunity doesn't reach everyone's plates. They strike once in your life. And I would feel worse had I passed on that.

And I bet everyone in my shoes would do the same. Getting a pass on that is just ridiculous.

So filed for my resignation and I have 30 freakin days to do heaps. My friend Ryan was there (as always) for my aid. He gave me a list of tangibles and intangibles, things I'd do first. I do not worry on the tangibles though, for my employer-to-be will assist me with them. What I am worrying now, is how I'll be able to squeeze in my remaining time to for some going-away get-togethers with friends. I have to see my friends from school (they're three different cliques - each from gradeschool, HS and college) and from work (present and past). And I haven't laid them yet on my planner. And I have 29 days more as of date. AND that doesn't count my family dearest yet.

And then Ryan gave me this insight worth sharing with everyone:

You're gonna see and experience a lot of new things out there. Some will be good, some will be bad. There will be times that you will feel alone and left out. But no matter what happens, NEVER FORGET WHO YOU ARE. You're leaving because you want a change for the better. There are few things that are worse than leaving behind everyone you knew and loved your whole life and thinking to yourself "Was it worth it?" And there are even fewer things that suck more than coming back, and people don't even recognize you anymore.

I will, Ry. I definitely will. =)

A notch higher

2007-05-08T14:36:00.000+08:00

I just got promoted. It was pretty insane.

And I changed my layout. Finally! But I said I want black, but this one will do. I dunno how to change the margins of posttitle though. I've been tinkering around it for hours but I'm ruining the entire template instead.

Anyhoo...

My, I have HEAPS of things to do I dunno what to go for first!

Listening to: Linkin Park's What I've Done

I want black

2007-05-08T10:19:00.000+08:00

I think it's time to change my blog's layout. However I'm not used to editing HTML here in Blogger yet. I was a Tabulas blogger for three years, I think. Whatevs. I'll figure this out later.

Plus the site and its colors are too pa-cute already. Tsk

Remember, remember...

2007-05-07T11:52:00.000+08:00

The fifth of... May.

Yes, my sister Daena will forever thank me for prodding her to go to Malate to see Kadangyan and Unitiima perform. Saying we had a blast is really an understatement!

Now this is where you scroll-down-scroll-down on heaps of photos. But there are captions as pit stops. Heh!

Checking the cam

Hahaha! I love this shot!
Rick, Daena, Katkat, Ryan

Sound chick

And then the groove started

For blocking my view!

And everyone were held in trance

Another shot I love! Nice photos, Dundee!
This is Dondon btw, the heartbreaker of San Juan

Unitiima's hotshot! Friend ko yan! So proud of him =)

Kadangyan's Bhava Mitra... hearts

And Govinda... jaya-jaya

We're doing peace signs in almost all our shots it's not funny anymore. It is annoying already, actually.

After their performance, we also headed to the Vurve-something. I didn't like the crowd there. Don't like to whole hardcore hip-hop thing. I'm a rockstar! lol

Whatevs.

Listening to: Seven Dust's Driven

She got pinned

2007-05-07T11:13:00.000+08:00

I was clearing up some photos from my cam and saw this pic with the rest of my sister's pinning ceremony pictures. I forgot to blog about it. Tsk.

So it was held in her school grounds with the rest of thousands of Nursing degree graduates (really! they're heaps). The ceremony started at six in the evening. I really don't like her school's pakking system that I totally intend to sneak out after her actual pinning. They're really disorganized! The marching took them an hour coz there were not enough seats for the graduates/guests. Then the evil usherette told me the line for the graduates' parents/guardians for the actual pinning is on the left side of the stage. And then my sister messaged me that she was already on the right side and we're supposed to head to the stage together! I saw her before we went on. My goodness. We had her photo taken by a pro photog beside the stage then left right ahead.

According to my sister's boyfriend (also a Nursing grad, finished the event), the ceremony ended at 11.

Listening to: Slipknot's Before I Forget

This is madness!

2007-05-04T16:34:00.001+08:00

This is Sparta.

Yeah, have I lived in Ancient Greece, I would have been a Spartan. Coz...

Well, that's not the story today.

I was so bored right now that I took heaps of quizzes from blogthings. Here are some of the quizzes I took. I agree with some while the others are just, amusing XD

Your Inner Gender is Male

You are rational, matter of fact, and quite dominant.
You like to get things done, without any emotional messiness.
You truly don't understand most women. And you definitely feel more comfortable around men.
No doubt about it. You're a guy - at least on the inside.

What's Your Inner Gender?

I knew it! I am a girly-girl (the whole shopping, pink, skirts, cute boys and all), but with guy sensibilities. I play basketball, love wrestling and rock-music-and-pizza in the afternoon. I hate girl dramas, and like to keep things simple.

You Are 52% Abnormal

You are at medium risk for being a psychopath. It is somewhat likely that you have no soul.

You are at medium risk for having a borderline personality. It is somewhat likely that you are a chaotic mess.

You are at high risk for having a narcissistic personality. It is very likely that you are in love with your own reflection.

You are at medium risk for having a social phobia. It is somewhat likely that you feel most comfortable in your mom's basement.

You are at low risk for obsessive compulsive disorder. It is unlikely that you are addicted to hand sanitizer.

How Abnormal Are You?

I seriously laughed my ass off with this result. But who knows? lol. 'Nuff said.

Your Deadly Sins

Sloth: 80%

Envy: 60%

Pride: 60%

Greed: 40%

Wrath: 20%

Gluttony: 0%

Lust: 0%

Chance You'll Go to Hell: 37%

You will die while sleeping - and no one will notice.

How Sinful Are You?

Now this is madness! Gluttony=0 and Lust=0? Man, am I such an angel!

Listening to: The Exies' These Are The Days

Mom's birthday + Weekend plans

2007-05-04T09:39:00.000+08:00

Today is my mom's birthday. I've already greeted her this morning, took my phone right when I woke up to say my birthday greeting.

I also told her how this week's driving me crazy. Man, how come they're not freakin' calling yet?!? What's taking them so long to call? =( They said they would, or email if I didn't get in. I've been checking my email account hourly this week! Oops! Ok, less talk, less mistakes...

I was told by a friend about thinking a lot about something you wanted so much you end up not getting a grasp of it at all. *knocks on wood* So okay, I won't think about it that much for now. Maybe the whole worrying screens the luck off of me.

Man, do I have the saddest eyes on Earth! That's why I try to smile most of the time my photos are taken. Coz otherwise, I look really sad.

I am actually looking forward to seeing Kadangyan again in an event tomorrow at Malate. I just need to confirm from my sister if she'll go with me or with her friends. Coz if she already has her friends for company, I'll ask BJ out instead.

But I must MUST see Kadangyan! lol. I'm really excited for tomorrow ^-^

Listening to: 10 Year's Waking Up

To end my agony

2007-05-03T10:52:00.000+08:00

PLEASE CALL

Coz you are totally making me go bananas =(

On May 14th. Philippines.

2007-05-03T09:57:00.000+08:00

In a couple of weeks time, we will vote again. But I will not tell you that this or that politician is really great you should vote for him/her. Instead I am asking you to stay in the loop and be in-the-know. Google your way to know more about electoral candidates (Or Yahoo, Technorati... search engine your way). Mingle with people and discuss with them their thoughts on candidates and the upcoming elections. Have a say. Note everything you've read and heard as leads. And watch election-related programs (like Isang Tanong in GMA 7 and FORUM 2007 in ANC) to see these candidates and hear their plans and views real-time.

Be in-the-know. Our one vote will shape the future. We can put intelligent, selfless people on the public office seat they truly deserve. For we deserve to live in a nation brighter than any other.

Be a responsible voter. Be in-the-know.

Tobey Smash!

2007-05-03T09:50:00.000+08:00

When people invade your personal space, of course you will get annoyed. But smashing an expensive camera of a fan is another thing. A reprimand should be enough.

He must be wearing the black Spidey suit underneath, eh? Minus the eyeliner.

I just don't get them

2007-05-02T17:22:00.000+08:00

My sister have these stickers from the Pulp Summer Slam (rock concert in Amoranto Stadium titled Seven Deadly Sins) distributed in front of her school and I just find them really disturbing. I was about to take a photo of them for my blog but they appear blurred on my cam. Good thing the images are also found on the Net.

So yes, they're artistic, but disturbing. Each photo depicts dead/hurt people who has committed such mortal sins. So click on the images if you're willing to see the gore around them (like I didn't warn you). Images from pulpcommunity.com.

Wrath
Sloth
Pride
Lust
Greed
Gluttony
Envy

Could anyone please explain to me why Pride image was like that (except that the word pride is smeared on the wall, duh!)? And why such strong images are all on the Net to be accessed by everyone? And stickers of them are distributed on the streets freely?

Like we have to slamdance ourselves to death? Hurt people in the mosh pit? Like violence is worth a celebration. Is that it?

Not just chocs

2007-05-02T16:50:00.000+08:00

Oh.my.gosh.

I said I have to find out WHY, only to learn a few more things I'd rather not know at all.

Note: Click here of you're willing to know more about filth on OTHER foods. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Spidey 3 was just.... fine

2007-05-02T10:30:00.000+08:00

I watched Spiderman 3 with BJ yesterday. We went to the mall around lunchtime and people were already lined up to the ticket booth. The entire theater were reserved just for Spidey! Wow.

I seriously thought the Labor Day holiday was not moved to April 30th (Monday) for a longer weekend (just like what the President used to do) here because of Spiderman. See:

> May 1 - Labor Day (non-working day)
> People got nothing to do, they go to the mall
> They see Spiderman, buy tickets
> Tickets = money
> MONEY MONEY MONEY!!!

It was all about business. MONEY.

Anyway, the first part of the movie actually explains the first two installments. It was pretty dragging, then went really quick on the latter part. I'd say the movie was just ok. Nothing special, really.

A WHOLE lotta view on chocs

2007-04-30T16:56:00.000+08:00

Haven't blogged for days... I was just busy. Until now, I'm busy. Just sneaking in to write a few words here.

Well, my weekend was spent with my family in Bataan. You know, the only thing I hate (well, I guess it is a love-hate thing) when I go there is my mom's preparing all my favorite foods -- some tomato-based ones and her oh-so-good adobo paired with rice boiled to perfection -- and she's ruining my diet. lol. Good thing my dad and I play badminton in the morning.

So there. My work today is about getting every think tank out there on the Net. I know such organizations but I just found out today that they're called think tanks. Interesting. And that chocolates and choco liquor has insect filth as one of their ingredients and that was like eeew. lol. I wish I didn't found out about that at all. No wonder they're crunchy. Hahaha! And I'm posting this to change your views too with chocolates. lol. Evil me....

I just have to find out WHY. But with all the work piled up on me today, I guess that other research would take a while. So chocs are on hold for now. Or forever. =(

No mellows for me. Not today.

2007-04-26T18:13:00.000+08:00

The whole ordeal is putting me on the verge of depression. I'm crying almost every night. It was crazy! So yea, no mellow/acoustics/soul music for me. For now.

I deleted my senti tracks from my phone and put Maroon 5 and Ne-Yo and Electric Six and every upbeat tune my phone's memory can take to get rid of the sadness clouding over me.

And rock music! Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Static-X... gimme gimme!

PSE, scents, and shouldawoulds

2007-04-26T13:20:00.000+08:00

This is me writing something (leftie, obviously) at the Philippine Stock Exchange training we had yesterday in Ortigas. Taking notes from the training? Nah. The fact is Dondon - the guy on my right (obvs!) - and I were exchanging notes then.

The first half of the seminar lasted until around 12:30pm, so imagine our longing for food while the speaker was all engrossed with fundamental analysis then (I just had crackers that morning). But for the record, I listened. Though not intently. Not much.

I was the first in line when the food was served. I was really hungry, wala akong sinasanto.

There. Apart from the fundamental analysis class, that was pretty much the highlight of the training, in my point of view =)

In other news, my sister and her boyf went to Megamall yesterday and the sales guy in the department store informed them of the buy-one-take-one thing on colognes and perfumes. Her boyf asked if he could buy a men's scent and have a for her scent for free. Luckily for my sister, she had hers for free.

I checked her perfume this morning and it smelled like Clinique Happy. Wala lang, just sharing.

Anyway....

Aside from Matchbox' If You're Gone and Papa Roach's Forever, Beverly Knight's Shoulda Woulda Coulda always makes me cry =( And as each day passes, I feel like I could relate to the song more and more =( =(

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

People say that together we were both sides of the same coin
That we would shine like Venus in a clear night sky
We thought our love could overcome the circumstances
But my ambition wouldn't allow for compromise

I could see in the distance all the dreams that were clear to me
Every choice that I had to make left you on your own
Somehow the road we started down had split asunder
Too late to realize how far apart we'd grown

How I wish I, wish I'd done a little bit more
Now " Shoulda woulda coulda," means I'm out of time
Coz "Shoulda woulda coulda", can't change your mind
And I wonder, wonder, wonder what I'm gonna do
"Shoulda woulda coulda" are the last words of a fool

People ask how it feels to live the kind of life others dream about
I tell them everybody gotta face their highs and their lows
And in my life there's a love I put aside
Cause I was busy loving something else
So for every little thing you hold on to
You've got to let something else go

So sorry for my eyes!

2007-04-24T16:45:00.000+08:00

Listening to: Simple Plan's Addicted

Aaack! My eyes are really sore! The late nights are now taking its toll on me. I know, my eyebags are here to stay, but my eyes... they can no longer stand staring at the computer screen for minutes due to fatigue. So this'll be a quick post, oki?

I need to go to the grocer again. This time I'll add these must must-haves:

Ice compress
Eye drops

And I have to sleep early this time! Tsk

She's always ahead of the game

2007-04-24T10:29:00.000+08:00

Kate Moss is my -- and almost everyone else's -- style icon. She's always a season ahead of the trends in fashion. Like this photo, for example. This was taken on the last week of February. Rocker chick, indeed.

And then this month, grunge look is on runways. Cardigans, flannel shirts and vintage tees... I love vintage tees! And boots. However, since it is summer season here in Manila, I'm not sure how I could exactly pull this look off this time of the year. And I am not really a risk-taker fashion-wise. I guess I'll just settle with vintage tees and shorts. The only thing I can make sure is I put rock-n-roll flavor on every outfit I wear when going out. Well, almost. Just subtle ones, like, accessories. And flared jeans! I'm a big fan of flared jeans, even in the midst of skinny-jeans and peg-leg trend.

From fab to flab =(

2007-04-24T09:57:00.000+08:00

Mondays are almost always a bore. Nothing much (or nothing at all) to blog about.

Anyway, I am absolutely not making this up, ok? But really, I was mistaken as a mannequin in Greenhills shopping arcade last Sunday! I was just staring at some shirts when a woman from behind grabbed my arms. I looked at her and she was like, "Oh, I thought you're a mannequin! I was just about to move you away from the walkway" and kept on saying sorry and seemed embarrassed. The salesgirl near us was laughing, and I told her, "Duh, I'm not even slim enough to be like one!" But maybe the woman's a pickpocket-er, if there's such a term. You'll never know, right? Even inside shopping malls, you have to be extra careful with your belongings. But still, I'm flattered. Heh.

And then I was on my way to work this morning when the driver said to me, " You're getting fat. Did you just settled down?" I was shocked and just said, "I'm too young to get hitched! I'm only 24." But really, if you settle down, you get fat? Maybe, as some ladies get disoriented with their new role as a wife. But that doesn't happen to everyone.

Gee, I really really have to get back to working out! I don't have a decent exercise for three weeks already! Sad.

Earth music for Earth day

2007-04-23T11:39:00.000+08:00

I was about to blog about this yesterday but my computer's having a slow Internet connection. Anyhoo, one thing I noticed for the past few days is everytime my sister and I fight, we talk the following day as if nothing happened. As if we never fought. Ever.

Not that I'm complaining. I'm just sayin'.

Anyhoo again...

Belated happy happy Earth Day!

Earth Day was actually yesterday. Just a heads up: It is an annual observance to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth's environment. Thanks to Wikipedia.

Here in Manila, I think it was celebrated for the entire past week. BJ and I (and some more friends) went to Malate at Fluid Lounge last Friday to support my friend Ryan's event tagged Musikalikasan. We got a taste of contemporary world music from Lakbay Lahi and Unitiima.

World music got served and I'm totally loving it! I wanna dance when Lakbay Lahi performed actually. I was just shy ^-^ I even have a girl crush on their rower. lols

G-crush! What's her name, Ryan? Hehehe!

She's really simple, and really cute. But quite a snob eh? She's not looking at the audience. Or maybe she's trying to focus on their performance. She is playing three instruments (???) at the same time during their performance.

After the event, BJ and I thought of heading to Tomas Morato for the Earth Day Jam (my sister was there with her friends) for some rock 'n rollin' music. But my sister messaged me that she's already heading home. So we called it a night at 2. Bleh.

Now I wish to attend to an event where Lakbay Lahi and Kadangyan (loves!) are present. That would be heaps of fun.

Luvin' this photo ♥

2007-04-20T18:47:00.000+08:00

Days come and go
But my feelings for you are forever...

Music is everyone's upper

2007-04-20T17:55:00.000+08:00

I am so happy! I was able to download my fave rock music finally! Was so stupid for not figuring out sooner that anyone can dl music in their multiply account. lols. So so stooooopid! Tsk.

Anyway, here's what I have downloaded:

Korn - Twisted Transistor
Papa Roach - Forever
Saliva - Black Sheep (love this one! heaps!)
Saliva - Here With You
Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen
Static X - Push It
Stonesour - 30/30-150
Marilyn Manson - Get Your Gunn
Marilyn Manson - Long Hard Road Out of Hell
Marilyn Manson - Personal Jesus

Kat totally loves her rock music. Heaps! =)

Crankiness made people emit radiation

2007-04-20T10:13:00.000+08:00

Everyone was cranky this morning, including me. My sister and I had a fight -- on laundry duties! See, she postponed hers for already a week, and I got quite irritated coz our dirty clothes are piling up. She always has these excuses, like, "Oh, I'll go out with my friends tonight, eh? I'll do the laundry tomorrow, I promise." Then the day came and she'll be like, "I have a date with..." And the list of excuses goes on and on. We're sharing each other's clothes and stuff since we have the same built (and taste perhaps) and I don't want to end up not being able to wear the clothes I like if I go out just because it's in the hamper. I kept reminding her about the laundry and she got mad at me and was like, "Fine! I won't attend my review class today! I'll just do the laundry!" And stormed off our room. Whatevs. She did the laundry anyway. I still win.

And then BJ and I fought about the "opportunity" I blogged in here two days ago. He was upset coz he just found out about that on my mobile phone and yada-yada.... I haven't discussed it with him - YET - coz it's not confirmed. YET.

Man, I feel like everything's really dragging me. Must be the bee sting I got last Sunday? Maybe it's the culprit of my getting cranky. I was stung on my palm. I shoved the bee away but its needle is still in my hand. My sister tried to pinch my palm to bleed but to no avail. The needle even went deeper! Right now it was itchy (and I think it will be itchy forever). I hope I won't morph into something. Hehe. Whatevs.

I love Ne-Yo's Because of You track. I'm not exactly a fan of Hip-Hop and R&B but I do make exceptions (I like Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani, and AKON -- totally digging Akon) and this song.... it's pretty catchy.

Well anyway, just to minimize the crankiness:

Isn't David such a cutie pie? He's a total blessing in our house.

My sister and I too. lols. Whatevs.

Happy weekend!

Need some windin' up

2007-04-19T09:50:00.000+08:00

I was reading a back issue of People magazine and I saw there a photo of model Claudine Trillo with Webb indicated as her new last name. I searched the Net and found out that she is married to one of my high school crushes, pro basketball player Jason Webb. And they already have two kids! Sigh... They make a cute couple anyway.

The air is crisp now. Manila weather should stay this way for more summer luvin'.

And my mom bought rings as gift for me and my sister. She actually bought the rings as graduation gift for my sister and the other so I won't get jealous (I think). I'm supposed to post a photo of the rings but somehow I can't upload it. Blogger must be funked up. Anyway, I'm loving it so much. Thanks mum!

Alright, I am really out of whack right now. This is supposed to be a long entry about my day but I can't organize my thoughts. Pft. Must be due to my lack of eight-hour sleep (for five days straight!), eating junkfood (heaps!), and humid Manila weather. Ok, gotta go now.

No wait....

Ok.

Yeah, I was thinking of posting something about me getting quite messed up these days. It started with my sister's graduation. You know, the whole I-wanna-style-her-so-she'll-look-fab-on-her-g'day thing. Little did she knew I was window shopping on my own after our trip to SM Pampanga. I was quite stressed then. I dunno. I was really in a karir mode with getting her in style. And then come her g-day, then the trip to Mall of Asia, PLUS the funken humid weather. Dear, you will really get irritated! Then I got home and not exactly getting enough sleep, coz of the funken weather again. Dammit, I really wish summer's over.

And then these past weekdays I was going home late from work, getting sleep for just four hours, and then work first thing in the morning. I wanna file for a leave but we have stock exchange training this week. It'll be very exciting to know how to analyze charts (since I've studied the basics in Bloomberg University and it really got me interested -- yea, nerd. whatevs) and predict how the stocks will perform in the near future, and then write about them and investors will read your post and follow your say and then the prices will go the way you told them so and then they'll praise you and even kiss your feet (and give you moolah if they lurve you). Whew! There. It is all about the moolah -- and the excitement and energy around it, really. Whatevs!

So yeah.... the mixed emos gave me a zit on my forehead, dark eye circles (although they're meant to stay -- but they got darker than ever), and unkempt feet. I really need to go to a spa. And more decent sleep.

Sigh... Can't wait for the weekend.

Basically pissed off

2007-04-18T09:44:00.000+08:00

Some things:

The shuttle I boarded on for work this morning aired Magic 89.9 FM on the radio. They have this contest wherein you have to answer three NBA-related questions to win NBA-related prizes I cannot remember. Hehe. Anyway, I was really pissed at the contestant. He doesn't know which team had the most losses in the 2003-04 season. I don't know either. lol. But not knowing the other jersey number Jordan used throughout his NBA career??? And I even know the answer to the last question! The guy who won the 3-point shootout for two consecutive years (for 2002 and 2003)! Dumbass...

There's this huge opportunity served on my plate yesterday. I cannot tell what exactly it is yet for it is really great if pushed through that I don't wanna jinx it. Hehe. But I am thankful that there were two angels sent to my aid to make me realize even for just a li'l bit (for now) that something's about to happen.

I got mad at someone last night. REALLY mad. He promised something and I held on to it and he broke it! I've said harsh words to him and I did not regret it, surprisingly.

Our company's client will be here next week. I wonder how he'll get by with Manila's weather as he will be here for a couple of weeks. It was really humid I perspire right after taking a shower. I no longer even put moisturizer as I've always been doing before I sleep! Well, I just wish him the best of luck.

In other random news and tidbits, Prince William dumped Kate through a mobile phone call. If your gadgets are making you sick, here's what ya gonna do. And South Korea was shocked with the Virginia Tech killing link. I was trying not to cry the day I found out about the tragic killings. My condolences to the mourning.

Just had cinnamon roll for lunch... =(

2007-04-17T21:07:00.000+08:00

So hungry!

I want cake =(

Catching up on the chatter

2007-04-17T15:19:00.000+08:00

My PC says it is 3:16 pm, and I haven't started working yet! Lemme see the spreadsheet.... wow, I have seven assignments on my plate today! Anyway, I still need more time checking out some sites to be in-the-know. lol. But lo and behold.... Prince William is back in the market! Too bad the press, long-distance thingie, and maybe the groping of random women in a bar took the toll in his relationship with Middleton. Tsk. Well, he's cute (I was crushing on him - just a little - in High School, then I got sick of him) but his li'l bro is HOT. ^-^

upper of the day: Korn's Twisted Transistor

Sister graduated

2007-04-17T12:47:00.000+08:00

...yesterday

The entrance ticket says the ceremony will start at 5:30 am. Well, funk off! We (plus mom and David) left the apartment at 5:30. The ceremony started at 7.

The graduate and her stylist. I didn't have enough sleep... Slept at 11 pm (It was a warm evening, you'll get a hard time dozing off) and woke up at three to get her all dolled up for her g-day.

The ceremony ended at 12. Very much hungry then, so off we went to Mall of Asia.

(mom's photo pixelated to protect privacy)

David learned doing the peace sign from us, like it's a must everytime your photo is taken. He is SO Asian! Ayt!

Like I said, we were VERY hungry... so we settled for fast food (er, Jollibee -- hearts by David and every Pinoy kid in the world) for lunch. We took a little stroll and David went for a carousel ride. Mom told me to assist him in the ride, for it'll be awkward for my sister as she is in skirts. I have no choice. Whatever.

As you can see, my sister is the lousiest photog ever! She took five photos of us and believe it or not, this is the most decent shot. lol

After that, we took more photos and headed to our apartment. We got home at four and I caught up on some ZZZs.

The perfect g-day outfit

2007-04-12T12:17:00.000+08:00

"Give me something to believe in
Coz I don't believe in you anymore
Anymore..."

These lines are silly. How could you believe anything from someone you no longer trust? Duh! But I will forgive the song for its catchy melody. And anything for Adam Levine ♥

BTW, here's what my sister bought at SM Pampanga for her graduation day.

I with my sincerest heart would like to my sister to look good on her graduation day, so I rated this as a NO.

Big NO for the entire outfit.

Her school imposed these policies for the graduation:

Black closed shoes is mandatory
For the ladies, do not wear short skirts and other revealing outfits (low necklines, sleeveless, backless, etc.)
For those who have already bought such outfit for the graduation day, a bolero, scarf or vest will do the trick

Well, the first rule just suck! I mean, what decent semi-formal attire can you wear with a pair of black closed shoes? It is too limiting! Getting a decent outift to match that shoe can be tricky.

In the case of the outfit, matching it with a pair of black shoes will just make her look like going to a Sunday mass instead of a graduation ceremony. I don't want my sister to blend in; I want her to stand out. So I activated the stylist in me =)

First option: Wear a solid-colored dress, then accessorize with anything black (necklace, belt). Black pearls are a safe choice.

Second: Check out the latest trends in fashion. This season, yellow (soon, it will be purple) and graphic prints dominate the runway. If you want to go with prints, try muted colors to blend in with your shoes.

See, you can be fashionably chic while being obedient by the rules of your school. Smart eh? =)

In our case, with so many items in that category to chose from, I've decided to go for the second option. My sister and I shopped at Glorietta, and found this pretty piece in Get Laud from Goldcrest. A steal for only 480 pesos =)

Dress rehearsal. lol. No makeup, decent hairstyle and accessories yet. Poor photo lighting though =( But whatever! Our mom will be in charge of her jewelries. And my sister loves this wrap dress! I'm sure she'll look fab on her graduation day =) Though this one has a plunging neckline. But then again, WHATEVER. Fashion is all about breaking the rules. lol. As if her school authorities will ban them on their g-day if they do not comply! Hah

The dress is waaayyyy better than the other one. I can see that.

Unexpected rain + Ryan's birthday treat

2007-04-12T11:49:00.000+08:00

It is April, the middle of summer season here in the Philippines, but it rained heavily last night! I was shopping for groceries then. I stepped out of the store, and the street was already flooded! Grr.... I didn't bother bringing an umbrella at all. No one would expect a heavy rain in summer. Duh! So I waited for the rain to mellow out before boarding home.

Our weather is really funked up. It was pretty late at night then when I went to the grocer. I was hurrying to go home when the heavy rain came. How can you not curse that?

Anyway, I wanna greet my dear friend and colleague Ryan a belated happy birthday. His birthday was on April 5th, and it is Maundy Thursday, so we prodded him to treat us the day before.

These photos were taken last April 4th, when Ryan treated us for a dessert galore at Starbucks. Yum! =)

Starbucks has been our official hangout. If its walls could only talk, they have the juiciest buzz to tell the world about me and my friends.

Ryan's on the left, one of the few guys who can really pull off wearing a hot pink shirt. lol. And the other guy's Leslie. A hardcore blogger, I must say.

Leslie and Ary, the boy-next-door. Haha

Me and Ivy, Ryan's girlfriend. I don't look good here =(

The guy who took Ary's order must be really lonely (or perhaps gay). Google it if possible, or ask your Filipino friends what this word means. lol.

Kill the gay guy for tarnishing Ary's name!!! lol

Anyhoo, thanks Ryan for the delicious treats! =) Heaps of sweetness and joy for you today and for many years to come!

Who's on the latest F&H billboard ad?

2007-04-11T17:28:00.000+08:00

My sister and I are arguing over who's the latest endorser of Folded and Hung with billboards everywhere from EDSA to NLEX. She claimed the lady is Maja Salvador, an ABS-CBN talent. Sorry, I don't know her or any of the latest talents from Channel 2. I'm a solid Kapuso.

photo from F&H site

I thought she's Judy Ann Santos, really! Right before I found out she's not her I keep on looking at her billboards, feeling so happy for her trying to lose weight for years and is now slim as ever AND now has inched a clothing endorsement deal.

After knowing who the girl really is... heck, I still like Judy Ann anyway.

Maroon 5 "Makes Me Wonder" Video

2007-04-11T15:07:00.000+08:00

They're back! And the band's latest song is really catchy and I'm loving it. Plus Adam Levine's hot. lol. Totally digging his new look. And the shoes.... I'm loving it! And they way he plays his guitar..... Hearts hearts =) So sexay!
But why is James Valentine (guitarist) head-banging at the near end of the video? This isn't hardcore rock! Silly rabbit...

The long break ends today

2007-04-10T12:04:00.000+08:00

I need a lot of catching up to do with my blog, and so is my work in the office. But heck, I'll blog first.

I spent the Holy Week with my family in Bataan, marathoned Heroes, played badminton with my dad and sister, eat lots of food (I gained a few pounds -- sad), and attended a mass on Easter Sunday. It was pretty boring, but I spent it with my family and that's all that matters.

Just a quick post for today. Gotta work!

Mall-hopped while not totally feeling OK

2007-04-04T15:02:00.001+08:00

Ok. The images are taking forever to load into my site. I dunno why. My image host must have screwed up.

Well anyway, I wasn't feeling fine yesterday so I took extra nap time and yep, I didn't report for work. Then come lunchtime it was so hot in my room that I need to go somewhere - anywhere - to chill out. I decided to have my office shoes fixed at SM and have some lunch there. I ate at Jollibee and had some Gonuts Donuts too. Yum! =) I was feeling ok then so my next stop was Greenhills. It's been a while since I last stepped there and checked some stuffs. I bought a shirt there anyway. Then I headed to Quiapo to buy... well, DVDs. lol. I bought Heroes and some collection with 300 in it. Then it was almost six in the evening so I headed home.

No to work; Yes to blogging

2007-04-04T10:08:00.000+08:00

I am so lazy to work today! My friend Ryan said my blog is too bright and colorful (at least for his taste) so I'm thinking of changing the layout. Like right now.

This is the past layout... I'd say goodbye to this one for a while.

Sad and binged

2007-04-04T09:49:00.000+08:00

You know how sensitive to fat my body is? I just skipped exercise yesterday and I gained pounds right away. =(

Two evenings ago, my officemates and I went to Guadalupe for our fellow colleague Amy's mom's wake. She died of cancer, I just forgot what type. Anyway, I didn't look at Amy's mom in the coffin. I'm scared... no, I'm just afraid I would cry. It will be embarrassing coz Amy's a strong woman and I don't know her mom. There.

I was really sad then that I binged on food in the wake. I ate heaps of nuts and pastries, and drank OJ. Then we left a few moments later.

Mall-hopping not pushed through

2007-04-02T11:26:00.000+08:00

I've made a lot of blogs from tabulas to xanga to blogger to caliope that I dunno which among them should make my official blog. So confused.

Anyway, my family and I went to SM Pampanga yesterday. It was our first time to go there except my elder brother who has made it his default dating place from his plethora of girlfriends. We left our house at 10:30 in the morning and boy, it was so hot outside. Like it's gonna peel us alive. We got there at SM so hungry so we headed straight ahead to Pizza Hut. We ordered family-size pizza (of course), topped it with cheezy volcano crust (which I am totally loving), then had separate meals. My parents and brother had rice meals, while me and my sister had pasta. Our youngest boy -- David -- had a platter (chicken-garlic bread-fries combo). We were almost done eating when we saw Jollibee near the mall's lobby. There was an event for kids there and Jollibee showed up as their special guest.

Since it'll be David's first time to see Jollibee actually moving, my sister took him there to see it. I followed suit to have their photo taken. No photos to post here, though. Though not yet. I'm in my office, and it's a no-no to upload anything on my PC.

So there. My brother had three slices of pizza. Gee, so hungry. Anyway, after that we went to the kids' arcade arena of some sort where David played and had more of his photos taken. Then my mom, sister and I left the boys there for a while for some shopping. My mom bought a pair of pants and a blouse, so is my sister. It took us more than an hour to check the stores, that dad was so mad he messaged us on my phone threatening to leave us if we didn't get back to the arcade like right now. Sheesh. Boys.

We were also planning to hop off to Robinson's Pampanga but the guys were already tired (well, just my dad) they wanna go home. Pft.