May I Quote You on That?

I received a lot of journal notebooks for my 18th birthday. A few days after that, December 5, 1998 to be exact; I decided to pick from one of them and start my very own "journal."

Well it's not really an actual journal or a diary, but is more of my collection of quotes and distinctive (mostly ironic) thoughts in mind.

Most of the quotes come from forwarded text messages; but it can actually come from anywhere, anyone, anytime. My favorites have got to be the ones that I got accidentally - those which fit with my "double-meaningness." Quotes like:

"Buckle up, Heaven can wait." - Subic Highway Signage
"Dalawa ang mata ng tao pero sa isa lang nakatingin" - From Dylan, a friend from college
"The moon and the star may never be one, but they will always share the same sky."
"Relax, don't near." - Jeepney Sign
"When you want something, all the world conspires in helping you to achieve it." - The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho

I browsed through it tonight. Almost 9 years of collecting thoughts, what does this made me realize?

~ I need to write more often, it has been years and I still haven't filled out the entire notebook.
~ I had a lot to write during 1999, whn text messaging is still free.
~ My hand writing never changes.
~ I still prefer red ink.
~ My serious thoughts are usually in english.
~ I love one liners.
~ I am almost always optimistic about life.

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definitely a busy mind with internet access...

Rate My Life

Rate My Life Quiz Results

This Is My Life, Rated
Life:	7.2
Mind:	6.3
Body:	7.5
Spirit:	8.3
Friends/Family:	4.4
Love:	7.7
Finance:	7.7
Take the Rate My Life Quiz

Love and Finance on the same level... does that imply anything at all?!

4.4 for Friends/Family??? Can I just object! But then again... what does that imply?!

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My life: 7.2 ... pretty good ... hang in there...

1-800-STRV-SELF

Kayan's Starvation Diet Program
(as stipulated by the FBH Fitness and Tours Agency Program)

Breakfast:
1 glass of water

Lunch:
Eat anything you want!
But is usually one of the following:
- McChicken Meal from McDonald's
- One cup of rice with Tuna
- One cup of rice with anything spilled with spicy sauce (fish, chicken, beef, vegetable)

Dinner:
2 glasses of water
1/2 or 1 Fuji Apple

In just three weeks you'll see the following results:

- lost 1 to 2 inches off your waistline
- lost the fatty legs
- lost some volume from your cheeks
- lost your will to eat
- lost the word "buffet" from your memory

At the same time, you'll be able to gain by saving at least $7 everyday!
So what are you waiting for?!! ENROLL NOW!!! No exercise needed!

Just Call 1-800-STRV-SELF for inquiries.

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Peace sister! Seksiness is just around the corner ;)

My Precious... (in Gollum's intonation)

"I'm such a charitable institution..."
That's what my sister said after a 3-hour gadgets shopping last weekend.

And why won't she consider herself a charitable institution if in less than 3 hours we were able to buy these:

1. Laptop with so many freebies: Webcam, speaker, RAM upgrade, optical mouse, headset, bag.

2. A 2 yr celphone plan with free celphone unit (though this one is c/o my Company). Nothing fancy about this phone, but what the heck, IT"S FREE! I can just trade it off for something better when I already know which unit I like.
I made her do all the talking (all that asking and bargaining) with the salesmen since I am still having a hard time grasping their accent. We've also proven her charm is better than mine in terms of buying stuff -especially when those 'stuff' is not for her. Hehehe.

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All these happened without a single dollar out of our pocket... Hehehe. Thanks to my sister's credit foundation. Hahaha.

Squatter

12 days in Singapore so far...

I have been sharing a room with my sister since I moved here. Of course, being a squatter isn't easy:

- I sleep on an inflatable bed - quite comfy though with a thick comforter.

- I share the bathroom with her - this is no problem except that for this first few weeks we have the same office time so I would have to wait for her to finish with the bathroom before I can start preparing for work as well.

- I do not have a closet. I still have my things all over the place: inside my Vacuum Plastic bag, some on the couch, and some in my suitcase. I even have an old plastic bag serve as a laundry bag hehehe.

- I do not have my own laptop. I have been hoarding my sister's laptop for almost two weeks now. Good thing my sister is soooo nice (hehehe) she offered to use her credit card so I can buy my own laptop ASAP; and so she can have her online life back hehe!

- I don't have my own slippers. I forgot to bring a pair so I am using her spare slippers which doesnt even fit my little feet hahaha. I've been looking around the mall but still haven't found or bought an 'official' pair.

- I am hungry. As mentioned on my previous article, my sister is on a Starvation Diet Program so she's not eating breakfast, merienda nor dinner. I won't eat unless I have someone with me. Aside from that, I haven't even unpacked, all the more have I gone grocery shopping! Therefore, I am also in a Temporary Starvation Diet Program as well.

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But... tomorrow... everything is going to change...

There will be a 're-org' in the house, two housemates will leave and a new one and me will replace them. Which means, I get to have my own room!

I therefore conclude.. today will be my last day as a SQUATTER!!! Hehehe...

First Week of May

I had nothing planned for this weekend but to buy some necessities (like groceries). Good thing Nani and Wow invited me to watch Mi3. My first movie here in Sg.

What about the movie? Hmm, the movie was good. I don't want to give a movie review here, except that it made my heart beat extra fast the whole time. Oh! And don't forget... someone died - and that they all keep dying for that one little "Rabbit's Foot."

What else? Hmm...

A friend told me that I work at the same building where MTV office is; and that they see VJ Utt oftenly in that same building where I work...

VJ Utt?!??! Crush ko yun eh!!!

Haven't seen him though. Haven't seen anyone interesting actually. Just same old routine everyday...

Wake up, take a bath, dress up, then rush to the train everyday. I try to break that routine by trying out different train routes going home. Hoping to find the best (fastest) and most convenient route.

My sister has been on a diet for a decade (hehehe, peace sister!!!), she doesnt eat breakfast nor dinner. So I unwillingly do that too (also beacause of my lack of urge to cook), maybe by the end of this month I may have lost 20 pounds already! Hehehe.

This is my first week here so far... still adjusting... still trying to cope up with the changes...

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More updates soon...

Blessed and Cursed

I am blessed for this new life but cursed for missing the old one sometimes.
I am blessed for this opportunity but cursed for the sacrifices in exchange.
I am blessed for the chance to meet new friends but cursed for not seeing the existing ones.
I am blessed because I have faith but cursed for once a in a while I still feel weak.
I am blessed for the independence but cursed for feeling incomplete.
I am blessed that time is moving but cursed for it moves slowly.

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times like these...

Sisters @ Singapore

(L to R: @ esplanade, @ esplanade again, @Singapore Zoo, @ Bird Park)

Ate Mi visited Singapore for 5 days. Two days after that, I arrived as well (together with my friend Reg, who just needed to take a break from all the stress she's been in).

And so the evil step sisters was completed (with a bonus step Sister Reg)... together, we conquered Singapore!!!
This will surely happen again, but definitely in another country!

So many stories to tell... will keep you posted!

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Thanks reg for being our step sister for 4 days!!! :) Balik ka ha?