Today's Sweet Craving

I went to Manila today to attend a hairstyling class and had chicken liver adobo, pancit miki and half cup of rice for lunch which I bought in a cafeteria near the school. I didn't like the taste of the pancit, thus made me crave for something sweet. Unfortunately, there was nowhere near where I could buy anythingto satisfy my craving. I am the type of person who would always want to finish a meal with a dessert. So, you may know how I felt after lunch. On my way home, I passed by Landmark in Trinoma and saw the food carts. I went straight to those offerring sweets. I was in heaven when I saw Mrs. Fields' cookies. Well, it'S not everyday that I get to buy from Mrs. Fields as there's no more branch in Pampanga. I love cookies and can finish quite a number in one sitting. Though that's the case, I am very particular with what cookies I eat. I have very strict specifications. Ha ha ha! Without having second thoughts, I bought. Mrs. Fields "trio". It costs 140 pesos with choices of 3 cookies of any flavor. I chose the White choco macademia, semi-sweet walnut and semi-sweet macademia. I was quite disappointed as the cookies were not chewy anymore. I miss the freshly baked cookies I used to buy when there was still a branch in Clark.

I guess I can only get to taste chewy cookies once I bake them who knows when. LOL. Nonetheless, my craving was satisfied. :)

Ha ha! Forgot to put the title.

I am at my boutique/store and starting

to get bored. I was browsing the news feed in FB and saw a shared post of my friend, Ads' blog and read it. Her post reminded me of my still pending post that was supposed to have been published last January 1. But because of a number of pictures I added, I had difficulty editing it particularly since I am using a tablet, thus the reason. Haha! Anyway, to keep my blog "alive" again, I'll put the pending post aside and start publishing whatever runs into my mind. Right now, it's....

PS: I checked my blog and saw that this post does not have a title, hence the title above. ;p

At last!

After so many attempts to reset my password for this blog, which includes resetting it through a link sent to my e-mail address and doing this for two days getting an error message that the link sent on every e-mail is not working, I was finally able to reset it with another option. It was through a code sent to my phone.

At last, I can blog again. LOL.

Blogging...I miss you!

Last night, I was looking for a slimmer picture of myself on my phone when I remembered I had one posted in my blog.  I went on browsing the posts I had and to my delight, I was amazed on the chronicles that I have written and totally forgotten, especially the simple thoughts that have been running on my mind on days I am bored.  It is indeed a joy to have a diary to look back to.

So now, I will find time to post regularly...I am hoping.   :)

Happy New Year!

What a day to start my year! I wasn't feeling well the night before but I had to report to work and overlook the employees working in the night shift in our department. 

I missed the fireworks as there were not much used by residents near our company.  I was able to take pictures though of the little celebration we had.  Pictures to follow for I am about to prepare to work now.  Hehe!  Sorry.

I survived New Year's Eve at work and was awake for more than 24 hours!  But, what's the best thing?  I was able to finish my day by attending a mass after my shift and stayed almost awake.  Thank you, Lord! 

Happy New Year, everyone!  I hope yours is much better than mine.  

2010 it was...

I want to look back on what this year has and hasn't offered me but I don't like to itemize them.   I know I have done fairly well but okay, I can't help it.  LOL.  So, allow me to cite some of the remarkable and not so ones.  Hehehe!

Blogging - much, much better than the past 2 years.  Even if I haven't posted for more than a month now as I got very busy with other things (I know a very lame excuse!), I was still able to post 98 to date as compared to 11 of 2009 and 7 of 2008. Hahaha!  A remarkable achievement indeed for me.  It's a dream come true to reach this far.  :D

Career - Nothing has progressed from my position to my current company, if that what's you call a career in a BPO industry is. I've been in the position for more than 5 years and I know I'll still be until I resign.  LOL.  The good thing though that happened was even if my title remained, the compensation increased with other benefits.  Not bad at all.

Other careers - Baking or make-up?  2010 was somewhat good in a way as I've earned money from these two hobbies.  I just needed to choose and focus on which between the two I have to maximize my time to earn more.

A new career/venture - I've always loved direct-selling. Even when I was younger, I used to sell different products to friends and relatives for I like talking about products I know could make them look and feel good.  The last quarter of this year introduced me to Organic Beauty products.  Thanks to my friends, Nikki and Collyn who shared them to me and convinced me to sell them.  So, yes I am now a dealer of Human Heart Nature, All-Organics and Venus & Mars beauty products as well as Precious Herbal Pillows.  Another source of income for me that helps my friends benefit from them by not having to use chemical products.  It's a win-win situation. :)

A political career -  Yes, I won in the recent Barangay election as a Councilor last October.  I landed 4th (3rd elected has a point over) out of 16 candidates who ran in our place.  Being in the politics is not new to me as I was the first elected Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson 18 years ago. I just had to give that career up to give way to my father who wanted to run then and since he finished a 3-term service already, I grabbed the chance to replace him last election.

Continuing education -  Hmmm, it seems like I can't remember of any classes in baking that I attended this year when last year was full of it.  I also didn't attend any make-up class.  But, don't be surprised!  I enrolled in a reflexology and massage class!!! LOL.  It was the least class I had in mind but I took the chance when it was offered in our parish and be part of it for I thought it was just a day's class for me to learn the basics.  It's an 8-session class and I already missed 3 days of classes due to a very busy schedule.  A consolation I have is I've learned a few basic of everything.  :)

Travel - This is where I fell short. :(  I didn't get to go out of the country this year.  We canceled a trip in Kota Kinabalu and Brunei which I am supposed to have with my sisters and other relatives.  Unfortunately, it coincided with my mother's operation and we all were not in the mood to travel.  I am glad though that even if I had to cancel another trip in Cebu because a friend who's supposed to go home from Greece didn't make it, I was able to have a Northern tour (Isabela, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte & Ilocos Sur).

Food for the Brain - I spent most time in the Internet and yes, I learn a lot from blogs I follow and sites I visited.  However, I missed reading books.  I bought 3 books and I was only able to read 1.  A book given to me Christmas of last year is still yet to be opened.  This is getting bad! LOL.  I bought a few food magazines but I just browsed at them.  I missed those nights when I would read each new magazine from cover to cover.

Gadgets - This is what surprised me most this year.  I always claim I am not into gadgets and I can live a simple life with a simple phone that I can use for a call or text. Much more, I am not into music, so I don't need an iPod.  But guess, what? I bought myself a 5th gen iPod and a Blackberry Bold!  Oh, well! There's always a room for change. Hahaha!

Exercise & Diet - I lost on this!  I gained about 7 to 8 pounds this year!  Even though I bought a treadmill and iPod so I can walk anytime at home, still it didn't help.  Discipline is the key as they always say.  I don't have it!  Much more, laziness consumes me. Arrrgh!

Friends - I didn't reconnect much with my friends and I don't think I gained more friends this year. :(

Family - I don't know how to assess how it has been this year but one thing's for sure, I miss celebrating occasions when our family is always complete (so those who are far, make sure you are home when there are celebrations).


Love life - What I should I say? LOL. I am looking forward for next year.  Hahaha!

Spiritual life  - I know this is another big down for me.  I can count the times I attended mass this year and I feel bad, of course, when I used to attend daily mass a few years back.  I will reconnect with the Lord this coming year and be acquainted with the saints and angels again. :D

After this list, I can say, 2010 is not bad at all  for me.  I bet, you now know what I am looking forward this coming 2011.  

Flawless' Birthday Treat

Last July, I had my first facial cleaning at Flawless in SM Pampanga.  I enjoyed the experience as I felt relaxed after a tiring day.  I raved about it and shared it to my friend, Nikki. Since she wanted to experience it as well, we set a date to have a facial cleaning at Flawless in Marquee Mall Angeles, City.  

It was my birthday when we visited the clinic.  I asked if there was any promotion for birthday celebrators and I was surprised to be told there is! I got to get a 50% off of all their services except for the Power Peel.

With that perk, I had their most expensive facial which costs 880 pesos and body scrub at 2000 pesos.  I also had a hair wax on my underarm. Talking about getting advantage of  the special day, huh?  LOL

Okay, so here's the experience.  While I was grateful with the big discount, I wasn't satisfied with the services. Let me itemize them for you.   

Facial Cleaning -  The facial massage was great but the pricking of blackheads and pimples hurt so much! The tool used was so thin/slim I think that the ends really hurt skin.  I've had enough facial in my life (there was even a time I had to go to my dermatologist's clinic every 2 weeks for 3 months just to have a facial cleaning to know what hurts and not). Even Nikki told me hers hurt as well.  (Nikki and I share the same dermatologist, Dra. Beatrice Canga-Pineda of BCP Clinic in Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga).

Body Scrub with Bleach - While I like the scrub and wrap used which I believe complemented my super sensitive skin, I hate the ambiance and the shower head.  It was very inconvenient that when you wash off the scrub and wrap, your hair gets wet even if it was wrap in a shower cap (not plastic but looks like a paper was used!). The ambiance is not relaxing. Lights are too bright and temperature is cold.  I would prefer yellow light over fluorescent bulbs to use to add a peaceful mood as well as adding scented candles and music to put the client's mind at sleep. 

Hair wax - Not all hair were removed and it left a chicken skin.