So Behind

I’m so behind my scrapping and CT obligations. I promise I’ll make it up next week when I get back.

This week has been really hectic for me. My aunt and uncle arrived from the US and they’re staying in our house. And then My other uncle also came back last weekend. I had to accompany him to the mall to look for stainless steel backsplash for their house. And then a couple of days ago I met up with some of my online friends and then my puppy got sick again. Sigh. My poor baby.

I’m now packing my things for my trip this weekend and still to blog a little more before I leave. I really need this vacation! Hopefully, next week will be much better. Anyways, in a few more I’ll be off. I’ll be back next week.

Posted: February 12th, 2010 under Sari-sari - No Comments.

Things To Do

I’ll be leaving on Friday and I have so much things to do before I go. First, I need to follow up again about my mom’s insurance. I’m actually getting tired of it already, I’m already tempted to look for other online term life insurance. The company I’m contacting is taking too long to respond. Then I need to get a haircut before Wednesday. And then I have to finish the tasks my uncle gave me, before Wednesday too. Then my CT obligations and I also have to do a one-page layout for a client. I also have to give Bailey a bath before I leave on Friday. Sigh.

And then on Wednesday, a couple of my friends are coming over so I have to entertain them too. So much to do, so little time. I almost forgot, it’s also time to take care of the bills.

Posted: February 8th, 2010 under Sari-sari - No Comments.

Accessorize

I feel a little bad. I’m supposed to be saving up for my planned trip to Korea next year and here I go spending $$$ on accessories. Well, it isn’t really that much but still… sigh. I just couldn’t resist it and I couldn’t even wait for Black Friday, that’s till too far away and the things I want might not be available already. But I’m really happy with my purchases and I can’t wait to get them!

I’ve been looking for those bracelets that look like leather belts for some time now. I bought a few with different styles and colors. I also bought the good karma bracelet I’ve been eyeing for some time now. I thought of recreating it but I’m really lazy and I also relized it’s going to cost me much more.

Posted: February 8th, 2010 under Sari-sari - No Comments.

Broken Hearts

I’m watching Boys Over Flowers again for the third time. I just finished watching the second to the last episode and Ji Hoo made my heart ache again.

Which is sadder? Nursing your broken heart over and over again or nursing the heart of the person who broke yours. Nursing my broken heart was too much for me, I can’t even imagine nursing HIS broken heart. Oh please, I pray I don’t have to, ever. I don’t think I can handle that. Not right now.

And speaking of the devil, I saw him last week after almost a year. It all started with a forwarded text message he sent me. I replied and maybe he thought I’m now doing well. Everything went okay when I saw him again except for the part that I got drunk and couldn’t remember what happened. This is the first I couldn’t remember anything. I mean, there were times I couldn’t remember but somehow everything flashed back after someone mentioned it or told me about it. This time I really couldn’t, even after a week of trying. I need more practice to get back to the drinking game. Sigh. Now, I ended up having him as a boarder every Wednesday. I just hope this won’t get messy and end up breaking my heart my heart again.

Posted: February 2nd, 2010 under Sari-sari - No Comments.

Just the Two of Us

It’s just the beginning of February but I can’t help thinking about next month already. My mom will be going to the US and will be gone for six months. SO, it’ll just me and my dad… just the two of us. This means more responsibility for me. Imagine this, the other day I was taking a shower and the heater suddenly stopped working. I thought maybe it was because of the fuse so I searched for the fuse holders but found none. How can I take care of our household when I can’t even fix the shower? Sigh.

I’ll be in charge of grocery shopping, paying the bills, planning the menu everyday, etc, etc. I’m not sure if I can handle all of this. If I were alone, maybe. I can take care of myself. But I’m not sure if I can take care of my dad too. Wish me luck!

Posted: February 1st, 2010 under Sari-sari - No Comments.

Waiting

I got distracted again. I was supposed to be helping a friend with his Phoenix job search. Instead, I searched for the this Kpop song. Anyway, have you ever heard a song that made you sad for no reason at all? You know… just listening to the melody makes you want to cry? This is the one for me. It’s called Gidarida (기다리다) by Panic. I heard it first on Boys Over Flowers, where else? It’s the song that Ji Hoo sang in Macau when he and Jan Di both lost their wallets. I searched for it (took me some time and effort, I’m telling you) and when I listened to the whole song it made me cry even if I didn’t understand the words. The English translation was even more heartbreaking. Below are the lyrics and the videos, one with the whole song and one from BOF when Ji Hoo sang a part of it.

GIDARIDA 기다리다 (Waiting)
Lee Juck

neol gidarida honja saenggakhaesseo
tteonagan neon jigeum neomu apa
dasi naegero doraol gil wie ulgo itdago
neol baraboda mundeuk saenggakhaesseo
eoneunal haneuri balgajimyeon
machi tteonatdeon nalcheoreom gamanhi neoneun naege ogetji
nae ape inneun neo

nega dasi nareul bol sun eobseulkka
neoui du nun soge naneun eopgo

iksukhaejin sonjitgwa anggeumgateun misoman
huimihage namaseo nareul ulge hajiman
neoneun dasi naege doraolgeoya
neoui mami dasi nal bureumyeon
jujeomalgo dorawa ne nunapui nae aneuro
yejeoncheoreom neol anajulteni

English Translation:

While I was waiting for you,
I’ve been thinking that you’re so painful after you left me.
So you’re crying on the way back to me.
When I look at you, I hope.
On a clear day you will come back to me just like when you left me.

Can’t I see you again?
I can’t see me In your eyes

Comfortable waves and remains of the smile make me cry.
You’d come back to me
Don’t hesitate to come to my arms if your heart called me
I’ll hug you like I did before.

Posted: January 26th, 2010 under Sari-sari - 1 Comment.

Sick Bailey

My baby Bailey is not doing well. He is only 3 months old and he chews on everything. Unfortunately, he ate some stuff he shouldn’t which caused an obstruction in his intestine. He wouldn’t eat, he throws up and had diarrhea. I really got worried and took him to the vet in out village. The vet didn’t help, I’m not sure if she was even a certified one. She couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong and just put him on IV for a couple days. He didn’t get any better. So, today I’ve decided to take him to another vet., Doc Honey. She immediately knew what was wrong with Bailey but she still took some blood test just to be certain it wasn’t parvo virus. She gave him some shots to help ease his stomach cramps and reduce the acid. He immediately got better and he ate some as soon as we got home. I feel so relieved although I still have to give him electrolyte drink constantly because he still hasn’t got his appetite back. But at least he is getting better little by little. Thank goodness!

Tomorrow, my dad and I are going to the hardware store to buy some stuff for his playpen. We have to replace the twire we used to hold it together with metal clamps. That way even if he chews on it, he won’t get anything he can eat. And I hope he will get better real soon. It really breaks my heart seeing him sad and suffering.

Posted: January 26th, 2010 under Sari-sari - No Comments.

Pregnant

I stared at my reflection on the mirror for a long time today. I look pregnant or bloated or whatever. Sigh! The price I have to pay for drinking too much. The beer belly doesn’t want to go. Hurry! I need to find out how to rid belly fat quickly in time for the luau! And I don’t understand why I’m so concerned about looking good for this luau. Naturally, I wouldn’t care how I look. It must be my aunt pressuring me to lose weight. Haha!

Posted: January 21st, 2010 under Sari-sari - No Comments.

Eczema & Salt Water

Is eczema genetic or can it also be caused by cold weather? I wonder. I have three nephews (siblings) who all had eczema when they were babies. The two younger ones still have it. The oldest doesn’t have it anymore. When he was still a toddler, he came here in the Philippines for two consecutive years so we could bring him to the beach. I guess the salt water did help his condition because after that he didn’t have eczema anymore. The wonders of nature… this is also why I love going to the beach… the salt water helps improve my skin condition, too.

Hey, that’s one reason I can smile about… aren’t we lucky to be surrounded by beaches and that we can actually swim in it? Thank goodness for beaches!

Posted: January 21st, 2010 under Sari-sari - No Comments.

Can’t find a reason to smile.

Posted: January 21st, 2010 under Sari-sari - No Comments.