Tired me

Geez I miss blogging so much! But my limited time and busy sched makes it impossible for me to blog regularly nowadays. Even at this time that I am scribbling this posting, I feel like my eyes would drop any moment for I am so sleepy and and tired!

I miss the fun days every time I go off from work. I specially miss the time that I spend with hubby. This makes it so limited now due to different skeds. I sleep all by myself now every weekdays. I am not complaining, i know that this is just a temporary set up (say 2 months, darn!). Who am I to complain right? There are lotsa people in the world who has no work and here I am complaining about my tiring training and work.

On the other hand, much as how tired I am, I miss attending a classroom set up training. Its been years since I last attended my masteral class and I miss studying and not really working. If its only possible that I can just attend training over and over again and not to go to the production floor anymore. ~wishful thinking~

Gotta go back to my side job, need to finish it. tata for now

xoxo,

Ace

Hello!

I've been out in the blogging world for a number of days now, probably weeks. I've been so busy and tired lately. I was back in training again. It's nice, like the first time I had my training at work, now it is for a different task. I am not really confident on the outcome but i try to be positive about it. I don't want to invite any negative vibes here. Bad thing about the training is that, it involves a lot of studying, reviewing and I am in the morning shift and gets to spend about a maximum of 4 hours only with my hubby. Sad :(

On top of my busy training sched, I am back again in writing. I have a specific task this week, I dont know yet if I can do full time just like before. I have lots of things to do lately and I spend my time after work just resting.

Today, I just learned that Rudy Fernandez already died. I am not a fan, but it saddens me knowing that after everything his family has done to treat his cancer, he still died. Death is not really a cool thing but everyone would eventually go back to Our creator. Hope everyone gets to enjoy their life before this inevitable happens.


xoxo,

Ace

Thanksgiving!

Barely a few days ago, I was blogging about my mom and brother’s condition. Though they were admitted for almost a week on two different hospitals, they were both released last Saturday. You can feel the happy ambiance at our home last Saturday afternoon. It has been a full week of not being together in our place, almost all days and nights were spent in the hospitals instead. Now both of them are recuperating. It’s like we have not undergone any dilemma over the past week. Every worry was erased.

One thing I have learned, God will not give us problems that we can’t handle. Understand that everything that you have experienced will eventually benefit you in the end. We have to face reality that life is not always heaven, we are surrounded by different issues that would tend to complicate our lives and yet, we must put a good attitude of being watchful yet careful and thankful. Watch our actions and our words. Watch even our health because we only have one body and we must take care of it. I can’t thank God enough for helping us through this course. The gloomy week was over and everyone is now happy. :)

Yes, it’s true that “Everything must be done with a thankful heart and let resentment never be a part of your life”. Surely you would realize all the blessings in your life come pouring in. Even tragic moments has good outcome for sure.

I have a super big wish in my heart, it sometimes brings me so much pain when I realize that it’s not yet happening but this only means that I have expressed dissatisfaction over Gods’ way. Now I am constantly reminding myself that God will give it to me in His most sweet time. As early as now, I am so thankful to God for my big wish, that I know, sooner or later, He will surely grant it.

xoxo,

Ace

Playing the Game of Life

Sometimes, life can be likened to a big production number or a movie where you play the role of an actor and its up to you on how to make it worthwhile and entertaining, amidst any possible hindrances along the way.

It's been almost a week of no blogging, we have been faced with one of the greatest and difficult role. My mom just had her gall bladder removed due to build up of stone. It was quite big for the normal size, I actually took a picture of the gall bladder when it was removed as well as when it was cut open to reveal the stone. I will probably post the picture, doh I am not really sure if it will be a pleasant sight for my readers. Tell me ur thoughts, or you may want to skip the picture part and I will just place a disclaimer. Fair enough? I had the privilege of seeing this because the surgeon is a family friend and my Godmother. During my mom's ordeal, she had complications with her sugar as well as with her unstable blood pressure. It fluctuated from 180/90 to 70/80 which was really dangerous. She was in the OR and recovery room from 2:30 PM till almost 10:00 PM. She cried and told us she already saw blue skies and clouds. Added to this, two of the patients next to her died on the same day.

While my mom was on the recovery room, my brother had an “accident”. I was notified that he was in the Emergency Room around 9:00 PM. You can obviously see that he was in deep pain. His hand was swollen and 3 fingers can't be move. It turns out that his hand bone (hahaha I dont know the term, I'll be accurate once I get a hold of the clinical summary) and needs to be screwed. It was really in such a bad state. He just had his operation today. I hope that both of them will recover real soon.

I often wonder why sometimes bad luck strikes all at the same time. But during this past few days of analyzing our situation, I came to accept that everything was meant to happen. I requested for a member data record for my mom but decided to work on my brother's MDR as well without even thinking that it would soon be useful. He was in eternal bliss just a week ago, got engaged and now, he has someone to actually take care of him while mom is recuperating herself. Money maybe a challenge over these two operations yet, it wasn't even hard to cash out when you needed to. It might be a difficult period for us but we know that SOMEONE has been helping us and made it so easy to bear.

God is indeed good. I saw how united our family was, saw our real friends who was there to help out. Even visitors who genuinely took time to cheer us up. It was so overwhelming. We can't ask for more. We are so thankful. Out trials revealed to us that we can champion any situation as long as we want to and let God lead the way. Trials do come and go, its just a matter of how you deal and react with it.

Then if you are to ask yourself “ Why does God allow us to go through trying, difficult and painful times in our life?” Just remember that everything has a purpose. He may prevent it but he let us see the divine reason behind all these hardships we encounter. It helps us build our character more and makes us strong to withstand any storms in our life.

Lastly, count all your blessings instead of hardships. When face with a difficult situation, play it well. Make it entertaining, count all the joy. When you are tired and unable to fight anymore, let go. God will help you conquer all the trials in your life. :)

According to the famous line in the “ Smiling Pasta” series : JUST SMILE AND THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN'T OVERCOME.

xoxo,

Ace

Fall In Love with Cinnabon

Hubby just got back from his overnight stay in Manila and he brought me a yummy treat. He was bringing a box of Cinnabon Stix with cream cheese dip.  For dinner, I chowed down on three sticks right away. It helps that cream cheese dip was there since I am not really a fan of sweet treats. But Cinnabon was just so good that you can't really resist it.

Below are the Cinnabon Stix andCinna Packs perfect for lighter appetites. They are lightly dusted with sugar and Cinnabon's own Makara Cinnamon.




Next time, I would like to try the Caramel Pecanbon. I can actually imagine the warm cinnabon dough topped with pecans right in front of me.



I haven't done anything productive today. I've been thinking about possible opportunities to take, added to that, I've been preoccupied with my mom's upcoming surgery. I know everything would be okay. It's just that I am not used to see her helpless (coz she can be really hyper at times). I've been thinking about work also, on what's in store for us. Hay life... So how do I equip myself with the new task offered to us? I think as early as now (since it officially starts on June 1) I need to clearly define my attitude towards work. How will it affect my career and role in the company (not that I'm expecting a big change, okay?)

The way we think and the way we behave towards work can make a big difference. If we practice possitivity with every changes around us (including our current job) I bet we will be more happy and less whiny over things being implemented by our company. We all have our share of setbacks but then again with a positive  outlook, it will help us deal with it easily. All we need to do is to convince ourselves that we can actually do it. Positive thinking is a cliche nowadays ( specially when you talk about ramp down at work) but what can you do but to just count your blessings, that you are able to surpass challenges and everything is well. What can be worse, right?

So believe in yourself, awaken that passion, do some action and reach for your goal. :) You can do it, kid! Yes, you can do it, Ace!

xoxo,

Ace

I Just can't help it!!!!!!!!!!!!

I asked hubby to take me to Starbucks just this afternoon (he also likes it naman eh,lolz). I just miss it, though I had it quite a number of times this week already. I still crave for it.

Other than my craving, I am happy that I was able to beat my deadline for this week for a very very short side job. I miss the long hours of writing, the rewarding feeling of finishing a project and of course the regular pay. I sometimes wish that I can give up my current job now and just focus on something that I really love to do. But I need to be practical, how can I be a millionaire ( refer to my other blog entry) if I am giving up now?

Just this morning, I am happy to see my mom's househelps. I get to appreciate everything they do to help her, like clean the house, our clothes and other favors that my mom needs. I am thankful that we can afford to have someone do this for us. Only means that we are blessed in many ways. But since every reader of my blog knows that I am full of irony, I still have this nonsense problem again eventhough I am happy. I just want to vent. Actually I just create my own problems whenever I am bored and not busy. I would often look for something that I lack (mostly in my personality) and would endlessly think about it. Perhaps most people are like this, never contented. I know that I have almost everything that I need, even beyond what I need. Hayyyyyyyy life. I just feel like, I've been like this eversince I can remember. I look the same 5 years ago, nothing exciting. I want to do something different but the big question is What??? I also want to learn another language but I've been to lazy to look for a program. I think I haven't improved at all. But hubby told me that I have changed and improved a lot, he seriously think so. Nwei, I hope everything would change by tomorrow, I hope I would have a better perpective by tomorrow. For the meantime, I am dropping my worries and just focus on all the nice things that God has gifted me with. See, I know how to boost my self esteem. :)

tata for now

xoxo,

Ace

Two Timer and more

Wherever I look, it seems like there would always be a two timer. Was I a victim of it at one point? I would never know. But seriously, I suddenly had the knack of writing about it seeing someone within "my vicinity” acting like one. I would sometimes get affected if I know a person who's having this so called-relationship-with-someone knowing they are very much attached. What is more bad news is that their “real” relationship can be categorized as lawfully legal. Yeah, you read it right. This is just so common in our work place( writing this blog entry, I really feel like “gossip girl” lolz). I am not dropping names, right? I am not doing any damage. I am just discussing the topic in a broad perspective. I feel for the other party who isn't aware of it, or if they are even aware, I feel sorry for them. I am not acting as if I am too self righteous or what, but can they be a little considerate?

Whether it be on tv or real life, this scenario is so common. One underdog (sometimes 2) against illicit lovers. I give credit to those who try to do it secretly, it just means that they still value other people's opinion but OMG to those who flaunt it as if its something that they can be proud of. On the other hand, I maybe just saying this because I am not in their position. Well yeah, but atleast be a little discreet coz people around you are not happy seeing it. Actually, I was just trying to associate it with PBB teen edition plus( do I hear “eeeewwwww” side comments? Like so high school?). I've been blogging endlessly and has chance upon blogs discussing the relationship of the teen housemates outside the PBB house. I personally like Nicole( the In-Chick of Cebu) on the earlier part of the show, and adored Josef ( the la sallite) a little bit. For those who avidly support the show, they can attest to the obvious attraction between Josef and Nikki.It was cute at first ( so puppy love) but the way they act out their affection is just toooo much. There are other housemates inside with love teams but not to the extent where they practically bite each other! Talk about raging hormones of teens here.

Well, going back to my blog hopping, it was mentioned several times on TV that Josef has a GF named Mica and Nicole has a BF named Gilo. Their respective bf and gf have been so supportive of their stint in PBB and you could even witness this in their blogs rooting for their love ones. But on the recent episode, Nicole denied having a boyfriend. Her mom ( a guardian housemate) was flabbergasted. She told Nicole to act properly. Josef on the other hand, informed his aunt ( a guardian HM as well) that Nicole is like a sister. Though he admitted already that he feels something for nicole. Now here is the drama, Josef mentioned something on the Live Stream which of course would not be shown on Prime time tv, that his mother does not favor his relationship with his girlfriend because she is a bad influence. I dont really want to elaborate on how bad she was( according to Josef) just please try checking out PEX for blow by blow update about his so called revelation about their relationship. It was just so below the belt for Mica. On Mica's blog, she has a blog entry about her take on this. An excerpt would be “ Well, much to a lot of people`s delight, we are over. It`s over. I AM SO FED UP WITH YOUR LIES,d*mn it. “ In respect to her, I would not post the entire blog entry. So that's it.... too much tv for me. Hahaha

On a lighter note, I am so happy receiving my new batch of Ilog maria products. I can rave about them all night but I won't hahaha. I ordered again a Bee Pollen, bee propolis and royal jelly. Bee propolis is so effective for me and daddy. So I suggest that you should try it out for those who haven't tried it yet. It's really worth buying.

Xoxo,

Ace

Its Just Too Hard To Say NO

Yes, corny as it may sound, it was just too heartbreaking to say no to Starbucks. Hubby and I have been binging on Starbucks frappes for 3 straight days. We are never satisfied with the Tall size and would always order the Grande (never dared to try Venti, one of these days perhaps). Upon seeing the receipt (after all the add ons that cost P30 plus each), I get so guilty knowing we spent so much again over a beverage. But once the Barista calls my name, a devilish smile slowly forms on my lips and just one sip of my specially concocted beverage makes me forget even my name (Who am I? Hehehe!). Its feels like you're in heaven. I can almost see hubby's expression of satisfaction when he sips his trademark, Caffee Mocha. But.... just this afternoon, I painfully uttered the word NO when he asked me to go ahead and order even just the Strawberries and crème frappe (our new shared fave). I suddenly realize that its just too much and too expensive (that is to make it a daily habit). Even when we are almost broke (meaning Starbucks is not within the daily budget), it seems like out of magic more than a hundred extra bucks appear in our pocket awaiting to be joyfully spent. Anyhoo, I am willing to wait this weekend to have my Starbucks fix. Maybe a White Choco Mocha this time?

My fave among the signature blends is the Green Tea Frappucino with Java Chips or perhaps the Blackberry Green Tea. I've tried the Green tea Latte but it did not taste really good. I would prefer the Chai Lattes of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf instead. Oh by the way, hubby says Coffee Bean's Iced Mocha is his new bestfriend hehehe.

When ordering a Starbucks drink, you will never go wrong with their Frappuccinos. Did you know that Frappe actually means a blend of milkshake with cappucino? You can choose from the Blended Frappuccino, Light Blended and Blended crème.

A brief history about Starbucks and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf:

It is said that all the Starbucks chain in the Philippines are actually owned by the Rustans' Group. The Starbucks Coffee house is the largest coffee house in the whole world established in 1971 in Seattle, Washington by three partners (two teachers and a writer). Their revenue for the year 2007 alone is US$9.411 Billion.



Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is a coffee chain which originated from Los Angeles, California. It first opened in 1963. Its revenue for the year 2007 is US$130.1 Million.



So what are you waiting for, order now!!!! Btw, this is not a paid opps of these two coffee chains. :p

xoxo,

Ace

Meeh, just ranting...

They said there are only two kinds of people on earth, I've read different versions of it but the famous line from Indira Gandhi caught my attention, which states:  There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who just take the credit.

If you were to choose, where do you fall? Better to be on the group who works to earn from it because there is less competition rather than when you fall under the group that takes credit, for I assure you that competition is steep there. People would want to outsmart each other to receive the glory that was not even meant for them. But personally, I think I fall under the group that works, I love working and working though it can sometimes be so tiring, who am I to say that I am not awaiting for recognition or to get some kind of credit for a hard work that I HAVE DONE? Yes, I deserve it if I have worked for it. But never would I attempt to take credit on something I did not work hard for.

But you know what, more often than not, the people around you are most likely people just like you on a different level though. That is not to say that if people next to you have a specific bad habit means you are just like them. All I am saying is we were all created equally, just with different personalities.

hmmm i am getting too boring now. Just ranting, I am too sleepy. I just want to write and write without any specific topic in mind. The entire day, I was just thinking about putting up for our own retirement plan. We need to consider it specially if you were not guaranteed by your company that you'll be receiving something in exchange of your long tenure and loyalty. I wanted to start planning for the retirement plan and soon pay for it but lots of things hinder it. There are those existing bills that need to be paid on a regular basis, mortgages, everyday expenses and others. WAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH! Why can't just life be so easy? Or am I just making it difficult? hehehe. I miss being young, where you dont have to worry about everything. You can easily be happy, you were never really troubled. Everything is being handed to you but everyone needs to grow up including ME- I know.

I remember when I was just about to finish college, I envisioned myself working in a big company, working my way up in the corporate ladder. Earning and saving a lot so I can afford to retire early-that is before I reach my 30s. But it seems impossible now- coz I am nearing my 30s! EEEEEEEHHHHH. Reality bites!!!!! But it can never be too late right? And dreaming is free. So I wish to dream big. I SEE MYSELF RETIRING at.......35? 40? Oh whatever just earlier than 60, okay?

xoxo,

Ace

Who wants to be a millionaire?

So when do you expect to receive your first million? Many of us gets to earn more than what we can spend and yet we don't stash away a little extra for our own savings. Why is that so? Well, well, well, I can answer that (being guilty of this myself). Primary reasons are the malls. There are many things pleasing to our eyes that even before payday comes, we automatically allocate our extra money(salary less payables) to buying things that catches our fancy. Others have a very expensive sports that they maintain, thus saving is out of question. There are many of us who pays for education, mortgages, real estate payables and others. With the little remaining cash we have on hand, how can we be a millionaire without retorting to “lotto-luck”?

The trick is simple. Just learn to save, no matter how little it is, through time whether it be sooner or later, it will reach millions. Whether it is just a piggy bank savings (tee hee! I have this!) or hard cold moolah, it doesn't matter. It applies the same principle of savings. Sometimes we tend to be impatient awaiting for our money to yield high fast. I bet some of you would somehow take it as a competition on who gets to achieve it first. It's not really the race, it's on how honest you are and on actually getting there while you enjoy the journey to reaching your million (note: beware of those who do it illegally, there are a lot of millionaires who acquired their money out of illegal ways but there are also those who earn it in a decent way).

I on the other hand has been thinking of different ways to reach my first million. Which I think would take more time. I've been thinking of a business that would expedite it and yet I haven't decided on anything yet that is worth risking. I do side jobs which would add to my savings( which at the same time serves as a security money in case fortuitous events would happen like sickness, calamity, blah blah blah blah or that really nice bag that I've been lusting over for months-JOKE! ). I don't mind slaving myself, if the reason for it means more security in the future but I make sure that I still enjoy, when I don't and I get so pressured, I make it a point to tap out. We also tried investing in mutual funds (this is very risky and yet others really succeed) but turns out our current market is not performing well. So we need to buy out before we are face with the fact that we don't have any remaining money for emergency anymore. I wish I could be a little bit more of a risk taker, but if you are not really a wealthy person( that you have SUPER EXCESS money that you can just invest anywhere), you won't really afford to do it. Yet I am still devoting a particular day to shop around for stocks that would perform well in the stock market.

But you know what? I really want to buy my own car. It is really one of my personal goal. It just feel so ironic that I think about buying a car and yet I am thinking about achieving our first million. How can that be? Alas, the answer is to delay your gratification. Yes, Ace! Delaying Gratification is the answer. You can buy that dream car once you have your million on hand (just trying to convince myself here). It's worth waiting for.


Its not all about materialistic thinking here. Let's be thankful for all our blessings. We can always enjoy what we have. Don't just focus on earnings. Just atleast save a little. They say that its best to save atleast 10-20% of your salary, if possible. I know that I am on my way to earning my 1 million. Just start small yet think BIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Imagine you are holding it now. Visualize. Yeah the SECRET way. :)

xoxo,

Ace

I am happy :)

Happy Birthday to me and my father! It has been almost a month since i started blogging and I did it out of boredom. I use to update it like daily yet, its almost like a weekly thing now. I am just so sorry readers. I have a project to finish and need to do it on or before deadline.

For my birthday, hubby and I decided to ditch our laptops just for a day. But earlier, he has been convincing me to bring our laptops since a WiFi connection is available almost everywhere. But still, I was firm with it. No work for us.

Another year has passed, I grew a year older again and year after year, I never fail to reflect about my purpose in life. What is it really??? hahaha I often wonder if I was sent here on earth to bring happiness to people. We'll duh??? Atleast I think I brought happiness to my husband, my family and friends. :)

A day before my birthday, I was really so down. I think I am like this yearly but come my exact birthday, sudden magic happens. Everything turns out fine and beautiful. I had my birthday presents in advance from hubby...something that I like. He says I need to act like a lady now coz I am no longer a teenage girl. He would like to see less of me wearing shirts and rubber shoes.

I got sweet and beautiful presents from family and friends. Text, email messages and call from friends abroad and family, a call I never got to receive since I am not at my parent's place (from my tita in US, hope to talk to her soon doh and that call was much appreciated).

For the celebration, my brother bought 10 kilos worth of Tbone steaks of which hubby greatly demolished. He was enjoying it, such a carnivorous. He even has side comments that its actually his birthday not mine because he was having the time of his life just binging! My mom cooked great meal for us. I did not have a cake for my birthday( sad) but I had a huge 28 in pizza for a replacement. There are a lot of things that I should be thankful for. God is indeed so good. I am mostly thankful to people who remembered my birthday eventhough I specifically requested for my birthday not to be announced (via company bday corner email). Thank you thank you to all of you. You made me so happy. This kind of happiness makes me forget about my worries at work, really. :)

Some of my mini celebration pictures will be posted soon.

One of my birthday wish (when I get rich) is to buy lots of LV stuffs. I just love LV, seeing it on tv and prints makes me crave for it more. It can wait. I need to be patient. I also have another wish but I wont tell anyone (so embarrassing) hubby knows it.

This dress for LV designed by Richard Prince looks more like a nurse's uniform. Though,it would really look good and classy when worn by tall models.. Grrrrrrrr always them! Where is justice?

picture grabbed from another LJ blogger

xoxo,

Ace

Equal Opportunity

Why did I come up with this topic? Gara has been requesting for the former and I overheard mami lhen sulking about sacrifices made by soldiers. Nyehehehe. So that's the reason why.

What am I feeling today? Actually I am neither happy nor sad. Just so so. Something came up and made me sad but it doesn't mean that I should dwell on it. Lovely things around me outweighs my sorrow.

When you think about equal opportunity, what comes into your mind? First word that I can associate with it is fairness. Everybody deserves a chance, it doesn't mean that an opportunity should be focus on just one person just because he thinks he needs it, what about others who are in dire need also and wants to play it fair? It can also be associated with our government. I for one wanted to work in the government. I know I deserve this chance since I passed the Civil Service for professionals but look at mostly the people who holds position in your local government, they are either a relative of these higher ups (NEPOTISM) or was backed up by a powerful person in the government. Where's the opportunity for us who took the exam and passed it? Nada!?! Coz we don't know anyone from the government. It sucks big time but its the reality. Lucky you if you were able to penetrate a decent position in our government without the aid of a BIGTIME boss. I salute you for that! Even so with positions advertised, why do they have age limits??? What if you are able to perform it well than others? Why don't they look at your skills first, if you are trainable, the total package instead of being rejected because you are not on the ideal age anymore. Hello??? Everyone ages, its inevitable.

Have you ever made a personal sacrifice for the benefit of others? I've done this a couple of times. It never hurts to sacrifice as long as you know that the people that you are doing it for are worth it. Take for instance a parent who would sacrifice working abroad and be away from his family just to ensure that they have a bright future. The best way to reciprocate this is to value the sacrifice made. Don't fail the person who did it for you. On a broader perspective, have you offered even just a little prayer for the soldiers who sacrificed their lives/died for their country? Most of us do not understand our soldiers sacrifices which they make every day. Imagine that you're just awaiting for your death, but you still willingly give the service to your country; for the common good of all. My heart goes to our modern heroes. With their acts of heroism, we are saved from possible threats and danger. I do not envy their position, but I envy their courage. How I wish I could be that courageous even when just facing personal problems? We are so lucky that we are not in their position. We need to value our life, our freedom and people who make sacrifices for us. Put yourself in their shoes and you will realize how fortunate you are in your current life. :)

xoxo

Ace

Pictures Galore

It has been days seen I've last posted. I've been very busy beating a deadline and was always online most of the time just working. Nway's just so to reward myself for being kinda workaholic, I took time to enjoy my days off and acted as a dutiful wife, a cook and a housekeeper.

Below are the pictures I have taken over the past weekends. Not so clear though since they were only taken from my phone's camera.

My brother and his gf bought me a sushi mat since they knew that I love to make our own sushi and maki. I made a wonderful kani maki. They don't look perfect though hehehe

The "Talikogenics". I took my family for a visit to our Punta Verde lot, they are seen here touring the subdivision.

My future house. Kidding! I just love the green color of the house's facade. Owner of this house would be my future neighbor.

My folks at the subd's club house. Look at my pop's pose, its superman

The other day, we went to bretto's for breakfast. Its a deli store with a wide array of cold cuts and cheese. I bought my blue cheese-my fave. I tried most of their cheeses here.

Our order, hungarian sausages with their yummy potato salad-with beets, bacon chunks and a lot of spices.

Hash browns, anyone?

Did u know that Starbucks recently opened in SM Clark? Here's the proof.

Dad's Iced Mocha and my ever fave Iced green tea with java chips.

Before my day off ended, I took time to clean my cabinet. Just so to get rid of old bags, some were given to my mom and others need washing. Below are my favorite bags among my collection.

My Girly Coach bags which I haven't use yet and My nike's which I often use at work.

My Guess bag, not yet used. It has a tag still. I wonder when will I use it.

hope you enjoyed the pictures.

xoxo,

Ace

Beauty of Life-SMILE

I am so Ironic. That I know for a fact. Just today, I feel so sad and yet trying to make myself feel happy. I don't really want to dwell on my sadness, that is why I have chosen the title Beauty of Life. I just want to appreciate things around me, enough to cover or possibly make me forget about how life sucks at times. You see, we choose what we want to feel. As much as possible, in every situation, I try to apply the 90/10 Principle of Stephen Covey. On how you react on certain situations. There are things that you can't control but mostly the outcome of certain situations can be controlled. To understand this principle more click on this link The 90/10 Principle.

I know I havent' mastered the art of appreciating the beauty of life. Otherwise, I would be the most positive person on earth who always look on the brighter side of life in every negative situation. So do we have to waste our energy worrying about problems? Do we look for solutions or do we just let ourself sink deeper with our depression?Decide now, don't take for granted wonderful things that has been happening in your life. I bet you will be more rewarded if you focus on how beautiful your CURRENT life is. Ask yourself if you notice the kindness other people have shown you or do you just focus on the bad things that you have experienced that bring about hatred in your heart. Do you dwell on minor problems or do you take time to talk to your self and just resolve a small conflict? Just look around, you are blessed, admit it or not you are. No one is too unfortunate to not afford to smile and just be contented and happy in life. There is a saying that life is what you make of it and how you perceive things. Accept everything that comes your way but don't get stuck on things that won't do you any good. Live life with no regrets and bitterness. Stay happy and you'll see that wonderful things will come back to you a hundred fold. :)

xoxo

Ace

Pressures in life

I had such a bad day. A very demanding client was bugging me non stop. I can't even think, I can't focus on work because he keeps on bombarding me with messages regarding his varying requests. Do I really need this kind of pressure in my life? Yes, I know... money wise its good, I really felt bad having to forgo a possible good project but I know my limits. Daddy told me that I need to learn when to say NO and STOP. I still feel so gloomy....On top of this, I just declined an interview this afternoon. It was such a short notice that I didn't even have the time to prepare and travel. I was so passed out in our bed when I received that call, I can't barely remember what I just said to the girl who called me. Would I still have a second chance?

It made me reflect about my own personal bout with pressures in my life. Hubby fondly calls me pressure and worry. He said that my name should be change to these two words. I think pressure is inevitable. For all of us specially professional people trying to make a living, there's always bills to pay. There's also pressure at work. There's something about work that would even make you go against what your heart dictates you to do, makes you almost compromise your beliefs just so to satisfy the whims of your boss. But is this what you want? Is this what your heart dictates you to do? All these kinds of pressure are so agonizing.

Establish balance in your life. Meditate. Talk to your inner self. Ask God for assistance. Pray hard. Forgo destructive thinking which won't do you any good, live free. Value life more.

When its time to let go, just let go. Free yourself from pressures. Seek something that would make you happy and not entirely worthless and empty inside. Be happy, okay?

A great but busy morning!

I am logging in today thinking of what to doodle on my reviews for another site. Hmmm seems like I am having a writer's block. I am running out of words and ideas to share. I still dont know about stuffs about blogging other than writing. Later if I finish my deadline, I will be researching more about blogging and having networks.

Other than writing today, since it is my day off, I am planning on making my own shake. I just bought cucumber, carrots and apples to use for my shake. I so love carrot shake but could never take a carrot juice which tasted like bland tomato paste. So I'll customize one for myself instead. After that, I will probably work out and then prepare dinner for my lovey dovey.

Last night, we attended mass, it was Palm Sunday. Mass was about to end when I suddenly felt a stabbing pain in my stomach. It was so horrible. I wanted to puke, I felt cold and greatly nauseated. We went home then and it lasted for another 2 hours. I've been having this strange "illness" since i was transferred to the graveyard shift. You see, I have a very weak immune system and graveyard is not really for me. I am still finding ways on how I can get a nicer shift. Oh please God, help me find a way. I just dont want to resign. Yucky it may sound but, I kinda love my job.... my little conscience is making a side comment, " You don't love ur job. You are just used to complancency". Hell yeah, my conscience was right. I think I am really complacent. I had this job for over 8 yrs now and I've gain a lot of friends whom I cannot turn my back on right away. Not to mention that it pays well. hmmmm what to do what to do?????? Hope by the end of the week I'll learn how to beautify this blog.

I'll try to post a picture for sample. I still dont know how to post a picture for the about me section. see yah, be back if i have something to blab about.

missing bora

Eeeeek

Geez! I just viewed my very first posting and I dont even know how to post a link properly. No need to fret yet, right???

A new beginning

It feels strange having to blog again. I've been thinking since last night whether I'll be creating one or not. You see, I use to have a journal where I doodle my short stories, long stories and poems but since I've been been slacking for so long------- it just disappeared in cyber space. So sad since I dont have any back ups. I need to move on though, I've created a new journal but that's for my work. I've learn to back up using it, my flashdisk and my laptop.

Okay, moving on... I ran out of any ideas for a catchy name. I even thought of using a small phrase but still, i find it too boring and long. So i just opted for SupahMeeh. I dont know much about blogging though I've been reading several blogs for so long. I dont know the policies, the linking of different blogs to your blogs, so reader, bear with me while I just bubble here. I dont even know when would I have my own viewers. sigh...

Too much of that, I want to start with a good vibe. I've been reading marie claire this morning when I woke up(just 3 hours of sleep) it was a back issue which caught my attention. The cover story reads " Kill yourself of your family will kill you", Coincidently with Ruffa Gutierrez on the cover. You see, the story is about the so called " honor killings" and "honor suicides". This has been going on for so long in Turkey. If a girl in the family, whether it be a daughter or a wife, and they bring disgrace to the family name (sometimes as silly as exchanging phone calls with the opposite sex of whom you are attracted to) they would pressure you to kill yourself and if you don't they would have to kill you instead. That's too evil! Click on the link for a related story http://articles.news.aol.com/news/_a/how-to-avoid-honor-killing-in-turkey/20060716085509990006. my heart goes to these women who had to die having the wrong thought of bringing shame to their family. Let's move on, its just so depressing. I just said I wanted to start with a good vibe and yet I just shared a horrible story!

About me this time. I am a wife, no children yet and loves to read a lot and write. I used to draw really good(being a sining member in college) but i dont draw anymore I can do so if i want to, been an athlete who loves to workout but now, I just sit and read. hahahaha I would like to know more about blogging, just hope that I would have enough time to squeeze in learning it. I've been too tired this past week, and I don't know when I can recover totally.

So you see, you'll hear more from me... i'll keep you all posted