Thursday, January 31, 2008
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My favorite lines from Ne-Yo's Go On Girl: Not a single salty tear Not a feeling in my chest Baby i'm feeling no stress I'm too fly to be depressed... Yes, I'm not a fan of Ne-Yo - I really thought So Sick was too overplayed, but I honestly like Go On Girl. Sigh. And... cleaning out my phone's inbox, here's a recent SMS I received from a friend: It is better to have nobody than somebody who is half yours, half there or doesn't want to be there, or is there and then suddenly disappears... I don't know if I want to save it or not, so here it goes into my blog, so I can remember.
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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 New addictions/favorites! One is Pepsi Deluxe, which was surprisingly available in Watsons (at least that was the plastic bag it was in when given to me)? Anyway, it's good - the creme caramel tasted like candy, I just forgot which my friends were saying. A lot of people thought it would be too sweet, but it wasn't. I kind of like flavored colas, such as Cherry Coke and the like. I have yet to try the strawberry flavor of Pepsi Deluxe. Must get a cola fix again tomorrow. Hee.And I honestly like Ne-Yo's Go On Girl. Most of us in the office do, so when it's on the radio, someone will turn it up. Since Malor bought a Ne-Yo CD, that song is constantly on repeat as well. We all go "aww!" when we hear it. Hehe. But yes, I am still not a Ne-Yo fan, even if I did like Hate that I love you, albeit overplayed recently. Labels: favorites
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Friday, January 04, 2008
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Last night in the office, I stopped working for a moment because I felt the exhaustion creeping into my bones - you know that really tired feeling? That's how I felt last night, so I had to step back, take a break and stop. I was telling my seatmate that I felt like I did so many things yesterday and yet I felt so, so unproductive. Pressure, pressure. I don't know why I'm pressuring myself right now at work - completely opposite of what my friends have been telling me to do (they advise to slow down and not worry too much). I just want to start the year right, I guess. * * * Friday madness again: for once, we had a "far lunch" for our batch. We went all the way to UP to have lunch at The Chocolate Kiss Cafe. It was a nice change from the usual areas near the office. :)
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Wednesday, January 02, 2008
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Looks like I will be making some New Year's resolutions, upon the influence of my quadmates. We're a pretty night owl-ish quad, beginning the day anytime from 7am and ending the day as late as 11pm. Two of us have cases in the hundreds and the other two have pretty complex cases so it makes sense to find our quad still busy at 8pm. This year, though, I think our (unspoken) resolution is to begin early and end early because today we all shut down earlier than usual. I even found time to file my old cases to lessen the stuff in my work station and try to be more organized. Speaking of being organized, check out my calendar and work planner. Although I planned to be serious and business-like, I couldn't help but inject some whimsy into my planners. Like my calendar is somewhat pampam and my planner has drawn a lot of amused comments. It's a Gonuts planner given by my friend P which reads "366 Ways to Go Nuts: 2008 Disorganizer" and a whole bunch of fun stuff inside such as "Donut Forget" notes and puzzles every month. There are also coupons for various discounts and freebies. I also like the notebook size and nice paper. It has prompted people to ask if I do like donuts indeed, after the two dozen donut incident at work last month. Hehe.So right now, I'm trying to: 1. Strike a work-life balance - starting with going home early, like 8-9p. I have school to think about too and at least twice a week I go home late because of school. 2. Be more organized - hoo boy, good luck on this one. I want to be really organized and it's not easy. Baby steps for this. So I began cleaning out the older cases in my files and work on the more recent ones. I have to clean out my closets as well. Yikes. 3. Visit my doctors - as I said, something might be wrong. Nothing major, but I haven't been taking care of myself with that (I was so alarmed during my last medical!). 4. Not cut my hair - haha shallow, but I was seriously considering cutting my hair very short again since I didn't have any pampam events coming up, but everyone has been dissuading me. So let me think about that for now. 5. Study - enough said! I'm super disappointed in my performance this term. It's not really a resolution-resolution in that sense, but little ways to make myself better than I was last year/before. I know I'll keep adding to this list, but so far, this is what I am trying to commit myself to doing this year, beginning now.
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Tuesday, January 01, 2008
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looking back What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before? Go back to school and work, had an "immersion", be a maid of honor (for Gwennie), did not shop for Christmas gifts, take a break for a while (yes, I can write this now), pay for schooling (I almost forgot that!)! Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? No, but maybe this year to worry less as my friends always point that out. Did anyone close to you give birth? No. Did anyone close to you die? Not really. What countries did you visit? None. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? More travel and friends to travel with! What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Hehe. February 19, April 6, May 24, July 13, July 9, July 31, March 31. Funny dates. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Oh my. Balancing school and work? And something's going to give already in 2008. Sigh. What was your biggest failure? Hmm. I'm not sure on this one. I don't like to fail because I've been there before, but I know things happen for a reason. Did you suffer illness or injury? I was fairly healthy all throughout the year, I think. No big cough that I get at least once a year. What was the best thing you bought? Nothing significant this year. I sort of scrimped this year because I had to save up for tuition without income. Whose behavior merited celebration? Oh... still not mine. But I have to point out some friends who have survived the (slightly horrible) past year with grace, strength and dignity. And have come out even better persons. Cheers to them! Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Mine, still. Where did most of your money go? Tuition! And coffee, of course. And gas pala! Gas is expensive. :( What did you get really, really, really excited about? Going out with my friends, especially for the first half of the year. Runner up would be going to school and then going back to work. What song(s) will always remind you of 2007? Wait for You - Elliot Yamin Lovestoned - Justin Timberlake Tell Me what we're gonna do now - Joss Stone Sundo - Imago Umbrella - Rihanna (ella, ella, ella) Hate that I love you - Rihanna / Ne Yo One Look - Kjwan (images of M and I pretending we're chillaxing with a drink...) Signal Fire - Snow Patrol Tulak ng Bibig - Julianne Falling Away - Miguel Escueta Turning My Safety Off - Sino Sikat Say It Right - Nelly Furtado Rehab - Amy Winehouse Apologize - Timbaland and One Republic Parang ang dami... Compared to this time last year, are you: i. happier or sadder? Still steady. I don't feel na ata, though! ii. thinner or fatter? First half of the year: thinner, second half: fatter. iii. richer or poorer? Poorer! School's expensive! So is gas. What do you wish you'd done more? Travel (very impossible last year). What do you wish you'd done less of? Laze around. :) How many one-night stands? None. Did you fall in love in 2007? No. What was your favorite TV program? Still Grey's Anatomy and what I can catch when I get home, Tonight Show with Jay Leno and sometimes, ANTM. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? Half-hate, yes. I know, let go of negativity and all, but... oh well. Some wounds. What was the best book you read? Oh dear. What was your greatest musical discovery? More local bands. What did you want and get? I got into school, I got a job. I have good friends in both. We also got Dogdog What was your favorite film of this year? Ratatouille, Stardust (I wasn't expecting much from this film because I hadn't read the book nor was I looking forward to watching it, but I enjoyed it!). What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? This year, I will have to admit, was a pretty lonely birthday. I spent the whole day alone then went to Mass and then dinner with my family. I had an ideal birthday planned already, but it didn't work out. :( Maybe this year. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Let's see, if I was more productive during the first half of the year, being able to travel sana with my family, being able to be an even better student. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007? Boooring! Omg, what is boring boring boring! What kept you sane? My friends, family, books, blogging, Internet, perks. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? I still love you, Justin Timberlake (and Andy Roddick too), when are you coming to Manila? I have watch you do "Lovestoned" and "SexyBack" live. What political issue stirred you the most? None, really. Who did you miss? My friends! We didn't see much of each other this year. Who was the best new person you met? My new classmates (special mention: my Stat group) and my old/new officemates! Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007: The power of attraction and positive thinking (a favorite but long-forgotten childhood lesson) help a lot. What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself: That I've been a good friend. Something I feel I wasn't this year. I try my best, but sometimes I don't feel like it's enough or commensurate to what they have given me. The most touching experience you've had this year? Naku... As much as I say I don't feel, whenever my friends tell me they're there for me and all, I really can't help but feel touched at their faith in me. What did you like most about yourself this year? I liked... I guess the fact that I was able to hold on, go back to myself and rediscover some things. What did you hate most about yourself this year? I was sooo mad this year! I was just so angry and down. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: I wish I could go back to college. In college you know who you are. You sit in the quad, and think, "Oh my God! I am totally gonna go far!" -Princeton, Avenue Q Was 2007 a good year for you? Not really. Lots of tears and frustration, but also lots of happy days. What was your favorite moment of the year? Ooh favorite moment! Lots. Road trips and eating out with my friends, going out with them, coffee dates with my friends, going out and discovering new eating places. Many happy, simple moments. What was your least favorite moment of the year? Days when I felt really, really down. As in, there were moments that I did not talk to anyone at all - and not by choice. Lonely. :( Where were you when 2007 began? Home. Who were you with? My family. Where will you be when 2007 ends? At home. Who will you be with when 2007 ends? My family pa rin. Do you have a new years resolution for 2008? No - hard to keep track of that. But I told myself I have to go to my endocrinologist and dermatologist as soon as possible. It's not that something is wrong, but I am worried. That's all. Oh okay, and to worry less. My friends have noticed that of me lately. Worry less and not to be so fearful of karma. How many concerts did you see in 2007? Not so much concerts, just kept on going to free performances. :) Did you drink a lot of alchohol in 2007? Hardly. When we speak of coffee, that's a different story altogether. Do a lot of drugs in 2007? Nope. You do anything you are ashamed of this year? Nah. How much money did you spend in 2007? A lot more than usual. It's been a lot: tuition, gas money, books, etc. I don't really want to think about it. :( What was your proudest moment of 2007? Oh wow... passing one of my difficult classes too. What was your most embarrassing moment of 2007? Ah... slight sablay last October. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2007 and change something, what would it be? Said yes to something in the earlier part of 2007 because I eventually did so later on! So funny how life works out. What are your plans for 2008? I want to make bawi and travel. I want to go away this year and I want to make some changes as well in my life. How are you different now that the year has ended? I'm scared that I want to be freer and bolder, less fearful, but it's a now or never thing. What are your wishes for the new year? I wish that I'll be better than I was last year and that my family and friends will also have a great new year. Labels: memories, new year, survey
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 From PostSecret. Here's to a bigger, better 2008. :) Labels: new year
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