my kind of phone (Blackberry Curve 9220)

I don't really need a lot of blings - nor the whole shibang when it comes to gadgets. I want my things simple. 

Comfort and functionality is what I am after. 

I work at a BPO and at the same time, I am manning my own growing online shop.  To some, it may seem like living dual lives - fun, active, always on the go,  but when you get to live one, it's never a bed of roses. When everyone else are chilling and about to sleep, that's when you need to work. I could not even set up meetups with my beloved clients during nights because I have work. I can't even scour new items, choose fabrics and lavish in what I call "me time" because I need to rush. But this isn't me complaining. Umm..maybe a little. lol. Oh well. So what better way to remedy this dilemma? Technology. 

I need something that I can work with within my own pace, a gadget that promises longer battery life for those much needed phone calls, wi-fi ready so I can check mails and orders anytime I'd want, bigger memory space to store up messages from colleagues and clients alike, good camera quality for those much needed samplers for my next batch of clothes to sell, an MP3 player with good music quality and an organizer. It's that simple. Now, thanks to Blackberry Curve 9220, life is made simpler as it should be. I feel like this was made for people like me! Plus, it has qwerty keypad which makes texting and browsing easier in comparison to moving apps via touch.

Oh! If you're wondering how it looks like since almost all Blackberry phones - if I'm not mistaken,  look alike, take a look at the pic below:

Cool eh? :)

the little things

I've been thinking a lot lately. Wondered what are the things that would make me happy.

Well, mine are pretty simple. 

1. guitar

I swore when I was kid, my definition of success was getting on a stage, wearing nothing but a white tank top, faded jeans, used sneakers, rockin' guitar and a bad-ass attitude! And I'm going to sing my heart out and I would not give a care in the world!

2. sewing machine


I am no dressmaker. But I would love to be one. How cool could that be, that instead of purchasing goodies from the mall, you get to create your own stuffs, strut them and possibly sell 'em?

3. mannequin


And in lieu to my second happy goody, is a mannequin! I've always wanted to have one. I can't really elaborate as to why this makes me happy but seeing a fabric torso mannequin simply makes me go *sigh*. I'm all for anything vintage. Plus, it would be fun to have this baby around during photoshoots. Reliable proxy when I get all weary from dressing up and modeling clothes.

 
4. crayons


The smell of newly bought crayons brings me back to that certain place in my not so distant past wherein everything was within an arm's reach. When all you needed to do was pass your reports on time, ace quizzes and have fun while doing those. Also, this was my go 2 item when I was kid. If i happened to lose a pencil during class, what better way to resolve that dilemma than to use a black crayon as as my means of writing. lol

5. colored post its - tons of it


Not that I needed reminding, but I love the feel of getting all organized. That instead of thinking and cramming about what to do next, your post its are actually doing it for you. I mean, it would be a fantastic way to allow our brain to simply glide through things without really getting all worn up about planning and everything. 




And oh! This might be a little to early for a post about Christmas gifts but since we're on the "what makes you happy" note, I would just like to share these 2 gifts I wouldn't mind getting this Christmas:

a duster dress and toiletries!!! I have just realized that I don't have much of duster dresses at home and I end up rummaging my mother's closet for it. Furthermore, one of the things that I've been wanting to have is splurge myself to a once in a lifetime dream toiletry extravaganza. lol. What can I say, I am one hell of a weirdo! :)

PBB and its blahs

I could not have come up with a better title. lol. Needless to say, this "reality" TV show of ABS CBN has become a part of my early adulthood. There's really nothing more to it. It's about a bunch of individuals who is out there trying to prove themselves. Personally, it would be really hard to prove your very self when you're stuck inside an air conditioned, well-lit, well-guarded house and your life is televised 24/7. If you want to discover the real you, then don't audition to PBB. It's too predictable - you would either end up becoming the next fad of TVCs, magazine spreads or the next KIM CHIU of Philippine TV. Or better yet, just a plain ex housemate which, in all fairness, is probably the best title anyone should gain after entering that show.

So last night was the big event. 5 teens all in all have represented this generation's young as they settled in their respective places :
4th place: Jai and Joj (the twins)
3rd place: Roy 
2nd place: Karen
1st place: Myrtle

I couldn't be happier. Not because I am a huge fan of Myrtle, but the very fact that probably, the media and even the Pinoys have deviated from the usual : not voting goody goody two-shoes underdogs (the twins) and typical Cinderella male version (Roy). It would have been a disaster if either of the two won the grand title. I mean, come on! How could you stand being around people who are eternally screaming their lungs out every now and then at the shallowest of shallow stuff their is, and please.. TV shows were not made to equate poverty with pity. How demeaning could that be? If you win a contest, it should derive from the fact that you are marketable, effective and bankable when being the "latest PBB winner" soon loses its luster. It's about longevity my friend - or the capability of achieving that.

So was it a happy ending? To the winners, YES! Imagine the cash and the gadgets they've got. I couldn't really say it was a good season. But I'm glad, people are smarter these days :)

About yourself

Have you encountered this section in almost all social networking sites? 


"About yourself"


What does that even mean?


In a jiffy, I would simply put in their my demographics: age, gender, educational background, or if in need of some "muchness" (as what The Hatter from Alice in Wonderland would say), I would squeeze in some hobbies.


But what is it really?


Truth be told, it would've been easier to analyze someone else's work, someone's else's life and someone else's story. Because it is not YOUR story. Objectivity offers a more distant, non-personal, less biased and in depth conclusion to another living or non living thing. However, how else should we know who the real us or me in this matter, if not, ME?


Sigh. Well, I do know that I have got a really strong personality. I find it hard sometimes to deal with others. And on the get-go, I would never be counted nor recognized as the "Miss Congeniality" type. I always have this wall put up. I talk a lot - however, with sense. I abhor injustice and favoritism especially if it does not mesh well with my own personal plans. hehehe! And just recently, I found myself weak and shaken. Well..


But what I also do know about me, is I am an optimist. a forever hopeful. a hopeless romantic. a true and loyal friend. a loving daughter. an artist in my own light. 


Having said all these, would this over-do what the "About Yourself" section is requiring? or would I run out of characters to type in because I know me all too well? hehehehe...

2 steps forward, 1 look backwards

It's funny how you couldn't seem to move on with each day not having the usual routine in your life. You would think, "Damn! I am loving this part right here. I wouldn't mind getting the same dose each and every day". But in a split second, everything changes.


Just like in relationships. It's an all-consuming, stress-driven, love-sickening routine that's being served to you everyday. No matter how blatantly looking each dish is, you simply take in each bit without complaining. Or in my case, even if I do, but I would still suck in huge gulps just to satiate my emotional needs. Or so I thought. 


However, having realized that sometimes getting a variety is necessary. Or in my case, getting away from the routine was important as getting an extra liter of oxygen tapped into my system just to keep me going through the next 10-30 years of my life.


Lesson learned? Change is always good - if you choose to become a better person. Sacrifices must be made. But be cautious as to who and what should be sacrificed. Sometimes it's a one-way ticket. You don't get refunds once the purchase has been made.
It kinda sounds like making a bargain to the devil. lol

down with the syndrome

I abhor getting sick. Yes, I get a leave from work but I don't get to do anything THAT much. On top of that, I wanted my first photo blog to be something on the amped up side. Oh well...


Health is definitely our wealth. And in order to stay on top of your game, we need to take real extra care of ourselves. On a more personal note, I need to minimize on sweets and coffee. And getting extra extra rest. :)


Hope everyone is well. :)

never thought good things will happen

You know that saying "love is like a thief in the night"? 

What an odd comparison right? Knowing that a thief is an uninvited guest who literally trespasses the privacy of anyone's abode and end up stealing goods, or, when seriously provoked, might end up killing an entire household with either a hand gun, a knife or simply by strangling them one at a time. Baa! That was pretty grim of me. Well, before you go flip this page and wonder how dark my thoughts are right now, this blog post simply has nothing to do with a thief..nor with love.. So what's this blabber has in store for today? Some really good news. :) 

I was simply taken aback when my Team Lead awarded me as the 2nd performer within our team. I know, I know. Some of you would think, "The hell I care!" and believe it or not, that's exactly how my mentality was regarding all these crappy recognition and stuff. Well, it was not really announced to the entire account. Nor were there monetary prizes. (I got GOYA fruits and nuts as a reward though..teehee!) The thing was, I never really expected it to happen. The account that I work for is so huge with accuracy. And it's pretty damn hard to be ALL that sure and correct almost all the time. One stroke of wrong information is a surefire guarantee of you failing your scorecard. Imagine the stress. But hey! I took that negativity aside and took work as simply.. work! So that news jumpstarted my day..

Then, on my way home, I decided to take a long walk again with my earphones on and simply admiring the beauty of the sun. Not all of us gets to see the sun literally peek from the clouds and see it rise. And the heat is super comfortable. No wonder bikers, hikers or runners would prefer doing their stuff early dawn. No UV-ray fear or what. hehehe! After that, I ate a hearty breakfast with my two most favorite persons in the world: Mama and Papa. Then I did some laundry and checked the world's famous social networking site: Facebook. hehehe!

There went another surprise! My barkada of 13 years went online and her first greeting was "Wi uli ko dha cbu nextwk hehehe" 

It was as if I had a premature ventricular contraction.. or in lay man's term "my heart skipped a beat" kind of stuff. I haven't seen her in what felt like ages. I was so full of joy that I chatted with my other kabarkada and had her on the whole thing. :) :) This kind of stuff does not happen very often. Therefore, Saturday next week is the day to look forward. And oh! I will be seeing my goddaughter for the first time - cudieeee Lora.

Sigh. God is good. Considering everything that has happened, I think summer is finally here! And if summer were a thief in the night, by all means, KILL ME! :):)