This is an LO I made out of hubz' Valentine's Day gift to me.
Have a nice weekend everyone!
Friday, February 25, 2005
Thursday, February 24, 2005
How Do You Know You're Doing Too Much Shopping?
...when the sales staff recognizes you as their frequent shopper - that's when!
I went to Joann's last night to buy some scrap stuff. At the counter, the cashier looked at me and said "you always shop here, don't you?" So I'm caught! :) I confess, I always go to craft stores, especially at Joann's and I almost always would find something to buy. Be it a $2 sticker set, or some $50 worth of scrap materials. So I'm an shopaholic - sue me! I'm just one of the millions of women in the world who are addicted to shopping.
I have failed miserably on my New Year's resolution yet again. I told myself I was going to stop scrap shopping. Well, stop I did - at least for a week or so, hahaha! Now I'm back (and as Christine puts it) with a vengence! To be honest, I only go to Joann's if I have a 40% off coupon - I swear! I may have more than one at a time so either I'd pay separately (you can only avail of the discount on a single receipt), or come back the following day. This may have accounted for my frequency at the store. And when I shop, I linger for a while, going around in circles - looking, touching, feeling, trying to imagine where I'd use them. Most often than not, I'd end up buying them, especially if they're $5 or less. My justification? We're women - we're supposed to take our time to shop right? Another justification? I'm working my butt off for that money and so I deserve bits of rewards here and there. If scrap shopping makes me happy, so be it!
Here's the thing - if that sales person knew that aside from going to the store, I also do A LOT of internet shopping as well, I'm sure she'd faint. Just this weekend, I got 5 sizzlits alphabet sets from ebay - bounce, graffitti, funky brush, boxed brush, rat-a-tat. I also got some foam stamps (corners and paisley), MM cityscapes paints, junkitz alphabet buttons - all from scrapper's paradise. Come to think of it, I've been drooling over these things for weeks now because I kept holding on to my hard-earned money. Call me a typical Virgo (something I have in common with Hanagirl) but when I want something, I won't stop 'til I get it. $$$$ is not a problem unless I'm totally broke. Besides, I'd consult hubz before I give in to my whim. He never says NO anyway so we're still married, hahaha!
I used to be very stingy because I save a lot, I invest, I support my family back home. I still do that but I have also learned to allot something for myself. After all, if I don't try to enjoy it now, when will I get that chance? I made sure that if something should happen to me (knock on wood), my family is well taken cared of. But who will do that for me? Tell me, am I being selfish when I splurge a little?
I went to Joann's last night to buy some scrap stuff. At the counter, the cashier looked at me and said "you always shop here, don't you?" So I'm caught! :) I confess, I always go to craft stores, especially at Joann's and I almost always would find something to buy. Be it a $2 sticker set, or some $50 worth of scrap materials. So I'm an shopaholic - sue me! I'm just one of the millions of women in the world who are addicted to shopping.
I have failed miserably on my New Year's resolution yet again. I told myself I was going to stop scrap shopping. Well, stop I did - at least for a week or so, hahaha! Now I'm back (and as Christine puts it) with a vengence! To be honest, I only go to Joann's if I have a 40% off coupon - I swear! I may have more than one at a time so either I'd pay separately (you can only avail of the discount on a single receipt), or come back the following day. This may have accounted for my frequency at the store. And when I shop, I linger for a while, going around in circles - looking, touching, feeling, trying to imagine where I'd use them. Most often than not, I'd end up buying them, especially if they're $5 or less. My justification? We're women - we're supposed to take our time to shop right? Another justification? I'm working my butt off for that money and so I deserve bits of rewards here and there. If scrap shopping makes me happy, so be it!
Here's the thing - if that sales person knew that aside from going to the store, I also do A LOT of internet shopping as well, I'm sure she'd faint. Just this weekend, I got 5 sizzlits alphabet sets from ebay - bounce, graffitti, funky brush, boxed brush, rat-a-tat. I also got some foam stamps (corners and paisley), MM cityscapes paints, junkitz alphabet buttons - all from scrapper's paradise. Come to think of it, I've been drooling over these things for weeks now because I kept holding on to my hard-earned money. Call me a typical Virgo (something I have in common with Hanagirl) but when I want something, I won't stop 'til I get it. $$$$ is not a problem unless I'm totally broke. Besides, I'd consult hubz before I give in to my whim. He never says NO anyway so we're still married, hahaha!
I used to be very stingy because I save a lot, I invest, I support my family back home. I still do that but I have also learned to allot something for myself. After all, if I don't try to enjoy it now, when will I get that chance? I made sure that if something should happen to me (knock on wood), my family is well taken cared of. But who will do that for me? Tell me, am I being selfish when I splurge a little?
Sunday, February 20, 2005
The Long Weekend that's Waaay tooo short!!!
I have been giddy about the prospect of the looming long weekend since the early part of the week. Now that it's here, I'm longing for it not to end so soon!
We went to our accountant yesterday to get our taxes over and done with. On our way home, we got stuck in the heavy traffic at the Bay Bridge. Just great - the rain was pouring and the traffic was sooo bad!!! It took us a couple of hours to get home.
This morning, we went to church to hear mass and in the afternoon, I was in the mood to organize my craft space. You see, I have all my scrap stuff all over the place that I can't seem to keep track of the materials I have. My back ached but I was satisfied of the outcome. Check it out...
Tomorrow's another day and I plan to scrap 'til I drop... :) I figured, I might as well make the most of my day since it'll be back to the gruelling grind on Tuesday for me... :(
53 days to go...
I have been giddy about the prospect of the looming long weekend since the early part of the week. Now that it's here, I'm longing for it not to end so soon!
We went to our accountant yesterday to get our taxes over and done with. On our way home, we got stuck in the heavy traffic at the Bay Bridge. Just great - the rain was pouring and the traffic was sooo bad!!! It took us a couple of hours to get home.
This morning, we went to church to hear mass and in the afternoon, I was in the mood to organize my craft space. You see, I have all my scrap stuff all over the place that I can't seem to keep track of the materials I have. My back ached but I was satisfied of the outcome. Check it out...
Tomorrow's another day and I plan to scrap 'til I drop... :) I figured, I might as well make the most of my day since it'll be back to the gruelling grind on Tuesday for me... :(
53 days to go...
Monday, February 14, 2005
Friday, February 11, 2005
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
V-Day is almost here....
A week before my first Valentine's day here in the US, my then teammates asked me what my plans were. They knew about me having a boyfriend overseas so that question was pointless. It was actually a preempt to invite me over for dinner with a few more couple friends. Of course I declined because I knew that was a pity invite. After all, what am I going to do without a date? Stare at them for hours and serve them dinner?! I didn't think so!
Being in an LD relationship, I get these "so-you-have-a-boyfriend-but-you-don't-have-a-date" look all the time. I call them the pity look. Initially, I hated it, but I have learned to deal with it. So what if I don't have a date? So what if I'll spend V-day all by myself where dating for us meant spending hours on the phone? At least I married the man of my dreams, which is more than I can say for some of these people! Sure, they have dates - but that's all there is to it - a date. Every year, it's a different person. Year after year, a different date.
Hubz and I have taught ourselves that V-day is just like any other day. After all, when you love someone you're with, doesn't it feel like Valentine's every single day? I'm blessed because I get the chance to fall in love with him over and over again everyday. We don't get to be together but we get to talk, and plan, and dream of our future.
One Valentine's Day sometime in the near future, I know that we'll get to spend it together. In the meantime, this special Valentine's greeting goes your way. Happy Heart's Day!
Being in an LD relationship, I get these "so-you-have-a-boyfriend-but-you-don't-have-a-date" look all the time. I call them the pity look. Initially, I hated it, but I have learned to deal with it. So what if I don't have a date? So what if I'll spend V-day all by myself where dating for us meant spending hours on the phone? At least I married the man of my dreams, which is more than I can say for some of these people! Sure, they have dates - but that's all there is to it - a date. Every year, it's a different person. Year after year, a different date.
Hubz and I have taught ourselves that V-day is just like any other day. After all, when you love someone you're with, doesn't it feel like Valentine's every single day? I'm blessed because I get the chance to fall in love with him over and over again everyday. We don't get to be together but we get to talk, and plan, and dream of our future.
One Valentine's Day sometime in the near future, I know that we'll get to spend it together. In the meantime, this special Valentine's greeting goes your way. Happy Heart's Day!
Monday, February 7, 2005
I Hate Goodbyes
Four staffs in our department decided to call it quits. I have had the opportunity of working with three of them in the past so it was quite a shock for me.
JD decided to retire to concentrate on the family business. They started a franchise of a popular sandwich chain a year and a half ago when her husband retired. It was doing very well now. It had been stressful for her because right after work, she'll jump right in at the store and do the bookkeeping. Now she said their business is at a point where they need her presence more than the paycheck she's bringing in. Way to go JD! And thanks for the Wisconsin state quarters, mints, and the business card you left at my desk. I'll keep in touch.
I have long been hearing JC just counting the days so he can finally retire. He's quite well off actually, being a real estate broker and owning a number of properties both in the Philippines and here. It's funny because he's quitting to take care of his grandchildren.... :) He's so smitten by them that when his other son got stationed in Japan with his whole family, he decided he'd follow them to be with his grandson, and taking his other granddaughter along. What a treat!
Lastly, I am closest to AF because we have worked closely together in the past. She's a very nice person, and has resigned to take care of her sick sister - her only family left. Sad because she initially wanted to avail of the family leave but they wouldn't let her since it doesn't cover siblings - only parents and spouse and children. I can see where she's coming from because she'd like to spend as much time as possible to the only family she has left. I truly admire her because she initially took care of her parents when they got sick until the time they passed away. Then came her brother, and now it's her sister. If only there are more caring people like her in the world...
I'm not very good at saying goodbye because I get so affected. When I saw AF before she went off, we were both misty-eyed. Of course we promised to keep in touch. In fact, we're having lunch this Thursday just to catch up. I guess it's the friendship that I'll miss the most because no matter how hard I tried to keep it at a professional level, I can't help but get attached to people.
To all of you, good luck and God bless! 'Til we meet again.
JD decided to retire to concentrate on the family business. They started a franchise of a popular sandwich chain a year and a half ago when her husband retired. It was doing very well now. It had been stressful for her because right after work, she'll jump right in at the store and do the bookkeeping. Now she said their business is at a point where they need her presence more than the paycheck she's bringing in. Way to go JD! And thanks for the Wisconsin state quarters, mints, and the business card you left at my desk. I'll keep in touch.
I have long been hearing JC just counting the days so he can finally retire. He's quite well off actually, being a real estate broker and owning a number of properties both in the Philippines and here. It's funny because he's quitting to take care of his grandchildren.... :) He's so smitten by them that when his other son got stationed in Japan with his whole family, he decided he'd follow them to be with his grandson, and taking his other granddaughter along. What a treat!
Lastly, I am closest to AF because we have worked closely together in the past. She's a very nice person, and has resigned to take care of her sick sister - her only family left. Sad because she initially wanted to avail of the family leave but they wouldn't let her since it doesn't cover siblings - only parents and spouse and children. I can see where she's coming from because she'd like to spend as much time as possible to the only family she has left. I truly admire her because she initially took care of her parents when they got sick until the time they passed away. Then came her brother, and now it's her sister. If only there are more caring people like her in the world...
I'm not very good at saying goodbye because I get so affected. When I saw AF before she went off, we were both misty-eyed. Of course we promised to keep in touch. In fact, we're having lunch this Thursday just to catch up. I guess it's the friendship that I'll miss the most because no matter how hard I tried to keep it at a professional level, I can't help but get attached to people.
To all of you, good luck and God bless! 'Til we meet again.
Friday, February 4, 2005
70 Days to go....
...and counting...
I just purchased my airline ticket today - woohoo!!!! I called two more travel agents and I decided to go for the cheapest PAL airfare (if you consider that cheap!).
I panicked because the other two travel agents I called told me that the return flight is already at a waiting list. Boy I tell ya, those seats went fast, to think that the new rates were just released on the 1st of Feb. - talk about panic-buying! So, to be assured of the seat, I told my agent to book me on those flights pronto!
So, brace up Manila, here I come... yahoo!!!!
I just purchased my airline ticket today - woohoo!!!! I called two more travel agents and I decided to go for the cheapest PAL airfare (if you consider that cheap!).
I panicked because the other two travel agents I called told me that the return flight is already at a waiting list. Boy I tell ya, those seats went fast, to think that the new rates were just released on the 1st of Feb. - talk about panic-buying! So, to be assured of the seat, I told my agent to book me on those flights pronto!
So, brace up Manila, here I come... yahoo!!!!
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Let the countdown begin....
With only 72 days to go, I have been seriously scouting for tickets to Manila from different travel agencies since yesterday. Though waiting for a couple more quotes, I think I have a pretty good idea now how much it'll cost me to be with my husband, hehehe!
I was talking to hubz last night and we were discussing how expensive these tickets cost these days! Who would think that April is considered a peak season - all because it's summer vacation in the Philippines?! He was suggesting other airlines to save a few bucks but I am pretty adamant on flying via PAL this time. I am getting tired of stop-overs. Besides, PAL arrives in Manila during the wee hours in the morning, and leaves for the US at night. That'll give us a little more time to be together, hehe! Pathetic isn't it? A few hours of togetherness bring us enormous amount of joy!!!! Oh well, that's the downside of being in an LD relationship!
I hope to make the decision which travel agency to book with by the end of this week so we can get that squared away. Next, we hope to be able to plan our escapades. Abangan....
Sigh, 72 days, and I'm home-bound! Do I hear Gary V. singing "Babalik Ka Rin?"
I was talking to hubz last night and we were discussing how expensive these tickets cost these days! Who would think that April is considered a peak season - all because it's summer vacation in the Philippines?! He was suggesting other airlines to save a few bucks but I am pretty adamant on flying via PAL this time. I am getting tired of stop-overs. Besides, PAL arrives in Manila during the wee hours in the morning, and leaves for the US at night. That'll give us a little more time to be together, hehe! Pathetic isn't it? A few hours of togetherness bring us enormous amount of joy!!!! Oh well, that's the downside of being in an LD relationship!
I hope to make the decision which travel agency to book with by the end of this week so we can get that squared away. Next, we hope to be able to plan our escapades. Abangan....
Sigh, 72 days, and I'm home-bound! Do I hear Gary V. singing "Babalik Ka Rin?"
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
I've been tagged
I got tagged by Xtine so here's my take:
Random 10:
1. How Did You Know rendition by Gary V.
2. Kailangan Kita (again by Gary V.)
3. Sharon Trilogy - Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas, Pangarap na Bituin, Bituing Walang Ningning (such classics!)
4. Promise Me - Beverly Craven
5. Valentine - Martina McBride
6. The Prayer - Charlotte Church and Josh Groban
7. You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
8. You're Still You - Josh Groban
9. I Will Be Here - Gary V. rendition
10. Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
I'm a hopeless romantic kaya naman I listen to love songs most of the time (and read lots of love stories)... :)
1. What is the total amount of music files on your computer?
None. I usually listen to CDs.
2. The last CD you bought is....
I don't buy CDs anymore, but my husband sends them to me.... Night of the Champions, Side A Anthology, Sarah Geronimo, and Eric Santos
3. What is the last song you listened to before this message?
The theme song from Gilmore Girls.... don't know the title... :)
4. Write down five songs you listen to a lot or mean a lot to you:
a. I Will Be Here (my bridal walk)
b. Promise Me (and my husband kept that promise too, hehehe!)
c. Pangarap na Bituin (life story ko 'ata ito)
d. Kailangan Kita (obvious ba?)
e. Hero by Mariah Carey
5. Who are you gonna pass this stick to? (3 persons and why)
Ate June (just want to know what this girl's up to, hehehe!)
Josephine and Leirs (want to know what my n@w sisterettes' interests are)
I got tagged by Xtine so here's my take:
Random 10:
1. How Did You Know rendition by Gary V.
2. Kailangan Kita (again by Gary V.)
3. Sharon Trilogy - Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas, Pangarap na Bituin, Bituing Walang Ningning (such classics!)
4. Promise Me - Beverly Craven
5. Valentine - Martina McBride
6. The Prayer - Charlotte Church and Josh Groban
7. You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban
8. You're Still You - Josh Groban
9. I Will Be Here - Gary V. rendition
10. Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
I'm a hopeless romantic kaya naman I listen to love songs most of the time (and read lots of love stories)... :)
1. What is the total amount of music files on your computer?
None. I usually listen to CDs.
2. The last CD you bought is....
I don't buy CDs anymore, but my husband sends them to me.... Night of the Champions, Side A Anthology, Sarah Geronimo, and Eric Santos
3. What is the last song you listened to before this message?
The theme song from Gilmore Girls.... don't know the title... :)
4. Write down five songs you listen to a lot or mean a lot to you:
a. I Will Be Here (my bridal walk)
b. Promise Me (and my husband kept that promise too, hehehe!)
c. Pangarap na Bituin (life story ko 'ata ito)
d. Kailangan Kita (obvious ba?)
e. Hero by Mariah Carey
5. Who are you gonna pass this stick to? (3 persons and why)
Ate June (just want to know what this girl's up to, hehehe!)
Josephine and Leirs (want to know what my n@w sisterettes' interests are)
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