Aug 15 2011

Where to?

May 1 2011

Labor day is today.

I’ve lost my energy. I don’t know if it’s right, but I’ve become passive and disoriented. I’ve become my alter ego. When will I be crazy happy again?

Apr 19 2011

Day 30: Photo finish!

Day 30 » A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days

The three good things that happened in the past month:

1. I survived the cold winter in Shanghai. Spring is really here!

2. I’m better in handling finances. I’ve tamed my impulses and even documented my expenses everyday. At least I’m improving.

3. Looking back at a blog post almost a year ago, I mentioned:

…I want a memory that would make me fall off my chair or even just make my lips draw a half smile. I want a memory that stands out.

…I feel like I’m missing out on some things. I need to find out what they are. I need to make new memories in this phase of my life. Time’s running out. I won’t be ~~single~~ unmarried forever.

Well, I think this is it. I’ve already tried new things, visited new places and met new people. Working here in Shanghai is by far the most worthwhile experience I ever had in my life. It’s really handy to be patient.

At last! Day 30! A vain photo to end the blog challenge.

I thank thee. Cheers!

Apr 18 2011

Day 29: Love oh love

Day 29 » Something you could never get tired of doing

Waiting.

Apr 17 2011

Day 27: Last year

Day 27 » A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then

A photo last year in my uncle’s car with my brothers. We were going to Mall of Asia to attend mass.

How I’ve changed? I didn’t. I just know who my real friends are now.

Mar 31 2011

Day 11: Girlash

Day 11 » What’s in your makeup bag

My must-haves:

vanilla alcogel
raspberry lip balm
moisture serum
wet tissue
eye shadow
face powder
lipstick
hair cuticle
untangler
cheek tint
eyeliner

Mar 27 2011

Day 7: Ribbon in the sky

Day 7 » Your dream wedding

At the age of 26, [unmarried] girls should have a clear picture of what their wedding would be like, but not me. All I know is it will be definitely be in a church in Manila. I mentioned in the first blog challenge that girls would be wearing white dresses. I need to change this to a different color because I want to be the only one in white on that day.

Everything is still a blur, but I have only one clear picture in my head: the first dance with my husband as a married couple with the wedding song I love.

Most of my friends are getting/got married. I won’t be joining the bandwagon anytime soon. Forever can wait.

Mar 26 2011

Day 5: Happiness

Day 5 » A photo of yourself two years ago

Two years ago, he took this photo. We were eating lunch at Maru in Glorietta 5.

So much had happened in the past two years. I’m the luckiest girl. At the end of day, it’s always love.

Dec 9 2010

Recap.

Busy busy busy. Too bad I didn’t have the chance to continue the 30-day blog challenge.

But the past weeks have been really overwhelming. I have been offered a job in Shanghai, and everything else just fell right into place.

Blessing #1: A site called monster.com

Last September, I was so disappointed at how my salary increase turned out. I’ve been working for 4 years now, but I’m still in the same place I’ve been in 2 years ago. I don’t feel much growth. I can’t help but compare myself with other people’s successes. Because of much depression and dilemma, I decided to update my resume and post it in monster.com. I’ve been receiving several calls from several companies, but there’s this one job opportunity that I’ve singled out and decided to try out. I was not expecting to get the job, but I did, thanks to depression and monster.com. New adventure, good pay, check.

Blessing #2: A Singapore trip on impulse

A friend and I were craving to travel to Singapore so we’ve booked tickets last September (our flight will be on March next year). I don’t have a passport at the time they booked the tickets, so I have no choice but to renew. I applied for passport renewal. I got the job offer a week after. Passport, check.

Blessing #3: Stolen wallet

God bless the kids who stole my wallet while we were attending mass.

After my wallet was stolen, I went to the bank to acquire a new ATM card. While waiting for the teller to process my request, I came across a credit card application form on the teller’s desk. I tried applying though I have a bad credit history. When I asked the teller about the required documents, he said that our company’s employees can just submit the filled out the form even without the requirements. I wasn’t thinking about the credit card application nor waiting for it. But now, the credit card has been approved and will be delivered to me next week. Credit card, check.

Blessing #4: Cousin’s wedding

My cousin’s wedding will be this month so my aunts from the states will coming here in Manila for the Christmas vacation. Since I have no idea what to buy for Shanghai’s winter season, my aunts suggested they bring winter clothes for me. Winter clothes, check.

So much to do, so many things to buy, several things to work on.

I’m so happy with how things turned out. I’ve never really been a good person, but I feel like so much blessings are being handed to me one by one. I’m so lucky. 2011 will be my year. Aja!

P.S. Remaining entries for the 30-day blog challenge will be continued on mid-January. At least that’s what I’m aiming for.