15 posts from 2007

I need a quick pick-me-upper....and FAST!  :'(

10 MORE DAYS.

After recurring bouts of toothaches, headaches, body aches (and even toe aches), I finally decided it was time for another vacay.  After being labeled by my boss as "emotionally unstable" in one of our coaching sessions, I realized that I've had enough of the drama.  She obviously did not know me well enough to understand how to approach me, lest had she any plans of making me grow in the company.  This is after months of turning over the key and making things work for her in her new role.  Bah.  Enuf of the crap, please...I might as well move on to better & greater things.

And how do I do that?  I shall start with me.  Easy peasy, you say?  It's all about taking time off to care for the one thing that should've been my first priority in the first place:  ME.  I do think I''ve almost gotten over most of my heartaches (and they come in all sorts of forms, you'd be surprised).  Take note:  ALMOST being the operative word.  So with this being said, I filed for a 7 day leave and decided to take a trip to Thailand.

My leave was approved (thank God!) and I already booked my tickets.  Yipee!!!  I might as well start the countdown.  I've even got my itinerary planned:

1. Spend 3 days exploring Bangkok and its not-so-hidden treasures:

• Phat Pong, Chatuchak and all those lovely markets  (Think:  Shopping spree!)
• Numerous Buddhist temples
• Chao Phraya river
• Bangkok's streets teeming with yummy Thai delicacies and street food (Read:  Tom Yum Goong, anyone?)
• Gallivanting the city in one of those infamous tuk-tuks  (Some say that Bangkok's traffic is worst than Manila.  This, of course, I have to experience for myself!)
• Fun-filled Thai festivals I know there will be a lot of
• ...and an elephant ride
  

I  am already imagining myself doing ANTM-like poses ala Danielle, Jonie and that gaya-gaya Sarah of Cycle 6:

Which one do you think one rock'd it?  Hehe.

2.  After spending 3 days I will be heading down South to Ko Phangan for the famous Full Moon Party.  Seasoned travellers have been raving about this.  I, on the other hand, am just curious if this beach will beat the Boracay experience.  Hrrrm, we'll see.

Doesn't this remind you of Boracay in Summer?

3.   Island hopping in Phi Phi island, anyone?

4.  And lastly, amidst the seemingly chaotic events planned, number 1 on my list would be the spa retreats and authentic Thai massage experience.  Hello, I'm in the country where this mind blowing experience supposedly originated, why would I NOT give it a go? 

Beauty and Wellness, here I come!

They changed my rest days to THU/FRI for maximum coverage during weekends.  I'm supposed to work SAT/SUN this month.  Boo!  :'(  Not that I'm missing such wild Saturday nights out.  My life lately has been on a standstill.  I'll elaborate on what *that* means on some other post. 

I spent most of the THU asleep.  Better that over obsessing about the usual suspects.  Friday was a tad bit hectic, if you can call it that.
 
Here's what was on the list.

1.  Brunch with a colleague.

• This was a venting session more than any thing else.  The only diff was, I just listened and refused to add insult to injury.  I'm just sick of dwelling on how "bad" it is at work.  Sorry, Olive...I already know all that.

• De-stressed at my fave girly sanctuary.  Had a manicure, pedicure, foot therapy and a VEEEEERYYYYYY relaxing massage.  Thanks, Liezel.

• Wax on, wax off.  Thread on, thread off?  I won't elaborate on this one, coz...I just won't.

• Since I haven't (I repeat, have NOT) gone shopping in AGES, I decided to indulge in my favorite hobby of em all. I had the perfect excuse since I received a letter from one of my banks saying, that based on my good credit standing (read: MAX-xed out CCs), they were increasing my credit limit.  Woohoo! 

Here's my loot:

    --  A sexxay asian-inspired backless number, which I'm guessing, I won't be wearing any time soon.  The sales         clerk told me it was the one and only piece so I'd better buy it. And I did!  I have no self-control whatsoever when  it comes to retail persuasion. 
    --  White-thong slippers (For my out of town trip, which is still unplanned).
    --  An orange-yellow haltered top.
    --  Off-white beach shorts (Again, for my unplanned beach trip)   
    --  A green razorback sports tee.
    --  A bright orange/black/red three-fourths sleeved floral dress (I love!)

I know I don't need all the things I just bought, but it sure made me feel better.  I've been really down in the dumps the
past weeks, this was really a "breather" for me. Yes, this is my excuse.  And take note, I haven't even started with the shoe-shopping!  Oh jeez, I really have to get a new hobby.  And fast.

So anyhoo, enough of this.  I'm taking a ciggy break.  Toodlers, y'all.

...your employees surprise you with a huge bouquet of flowers right at your doorstep, just `cuz they are sweet like that.  :-)  (Uhhm, how they know where I live is beyond me!)

"This is a token of our appreciation for all that you've done for us."

OK.  Gotta go shower and dress (look decent, at least!), I'm having breakfast with them.  Who cares what the doctor says?  This beats any prescription any day!  I think I'm gonna cry now.  I abso-BLOOM-lutely love my team!!!

I'm feeling waaaaaaaaay better already.   Toodlers, y'all!

When Jaeger shots and cool 80s music make *the* perfect excuse to go crazy on a stormy Saturday night... 

I woke up to some heavy drilling today.  Perfect.  Just perfect!  At first I thought it was just my hangover.  I’m so NOT loving Jaegermeister right now.  The drilling sounds felt as if I was trapped in a bathroom with a motor running non-stop.  ARGH.  Super hassle, man.  It was noon-ish, I think.  I wasn’t ready to start my day so I decided to just snuggle in comfort of my blankies and let the rain pour.  Sunday mornings are not the same without someone to cuddle with.  *cough*

Anyway, let me just tell you.  Last night was one of the most fun nights out I had in a LOOOOONG time.  It was really great for a rainy Saturday night.  I woke up really late.  AJ called me like thrice and I finally got to answer his call the third time (Sorry!).  I hailed a cab and rode to Greenbelt to meet AJ and his friend Al.  We had a good meal at Tropezz but the real dilemma was where to go after.  We were contemplating doing Havana just downstairs, but I told Age I didn’t feel like that night was our “market” night.  The guests were creepy DOMs….so, nevahmind nalang.

Nick and Scot were headed to Malate daw.  I wasn’t feeling the Malate vibe but we decided to follow at the last minute.  We headed to Age’s flat so he could change into more appropriate attire.  Off we went to Malate and met the usual Bed people.  We were greeted by semi-drunk friends and of course some 80s fun music!  We downed as many drinks as we could while laughing, dancing and partying the night away.  Such lovely people to be with on a supposedly stormy night!  We called it a night (or morning) at around 5am and had our traditional breakfast run at Hap Chang. 

Overall, I’d rate my evening/morning 5 out of 5 glittering stars just because of good food and drinks, lethal shots of Jaeger, great company of FaB and FuN gay friends!  Woohoo.  I’ll post pics soon.  Gotta pop a hangover pill.  Toodles.

I am sooooooooooo addicted to Facebook, it isn't funny any more.

Are you?

For some weird reason I woke up at exactly 4:30AM today.  I woke up waaaaay before my alarm went off.  This is so unlike me as I am used to snoozing until my alarm just gives up.  I could have immediately gotten out of bed and fix myself some nice breakfast and a glass of Orange Juice.  Hmmm.  It CAN be done `cept maybe for the fact that I have almost nothing in my fridge!  Not even expired take out!  Bah.

I do my morning routine (When I don't have to work) which includes going to the bathroom and brushing my teeth and, get this, washing my feet.  Some weird habit I've developed ever since I was a kid.  I always had to have clean feet.  Even after nights out getting sloshed and all, Ishy doesn't have to take her makeup off.  She washes her feet and falls asleep almost immediately on her bed!  Don't ask why, it's just the way it is. 

Anyway, I head straight to my desktop and check my email/friendster/myspace/multiply accounts.  This is also the time where I answer unread IM messages blinking away on my taskbar.  I seriously think I should get a new hobby.

Sudden pangs of hunger hit me as I light my first ciggy (or do you call it fag?) of the day.  On to the kitchen and open my fridge.  All I have are:  half a package of Maple-flavored bacon (Yum!), some cooked ham, a pack of loaf bread, water, and packets and packets of condiments (That's the girl scout in me).  I decided the easiest way to prepare breakfast is to toast some bread and ham.  I then fix myself a glass of Iced Tea.  Close enuf to a normal breakfast, ey?

As some of you don't know, I've been living on take out for the past 6 months or so.  My mom has been on my case about how I can save loads of moolah if I just did my grocery weekly and if I was the one who prepared my food.  I keep telling her that my work is so seriously and utterly stressful, all I wanna do when I get home is be a lazy bum.  It's not that i can't cook, mom!  I'm just too lazy. *VEG* And maybe she is part to blame because I had gotten used to other people doing the chores for me.  Is it too late for a mid-year resolution? 

Moral of the story:  I need to change my lifestyle and start domesticating myself more.  No more eating out, no more take outs.  I need to start organizing my flat like I would do when organizing my MS Outlook.  I wish I was as OC with my stuff like I am at work.  No clothes strewn around, no shoes scattered beneath and around my shoe rack and my bags should be tucked away in the closet or something.  Better yet, maybe I should stop shopping too damn much, altogether!  Cleaning would be so much easier if I didn't have so much stuff!

SIGH.  Which reminds me, chores are waiting!  BAH.  Whatever happened to Sunday being the day of rest???