2011's Last Working Day

Thursday, December 29, 2011

And so today is the last working day of the year... 

Working during the holiday season (aka last week of December) isn't that bad. Hmm totally not bad at all, if you ask me.

1. I get to wake up late because there's no traffic. I have an additional 40 minutes for sleeping in, that's because it now takes me 20-25 minutes to get to work. Imagine?!

2. EDSA going home isn't such a pain in the ass anymore. It takes me 25-30 minutes to get home. Yes, you better believe it. I wish EDSA will stay like this forever. Yeah right.

3. It's okay to be late since all the bosses aren't around and well, everyone else is late. Heehee.

4. Everyone is on holiday mode, which means there's not much work to do. Petiks time! :D

5. It's okay to take long breaks since as previously mentioned, all the bosses aren't around. And well, everyone else is out on long breaks too.  

6. And the best part of all...work gets dismissed early. Like 3PM early! Woot woot!! ;)

Gosh I can't believe the year is almost over. It's as if 2011 just zoomed by! Unfortunately, I don't think I accomplished anything at all. In retrospect, I don't think there's anything remarkable or memorable about it. However, I am still thankful for the year that was, for all the blessings that went my way. And so now, I can only look forward to the new year with much faith and hope that 2012 will be a very good slash awesome year for me and my loved ones. Cheers! :D

Christmas '11

Monday, December 26, 2011

And just like that...Christmas is over. I still didn't feel the Christmas spirit. As per observation, there are less Christmas decors and lights this year.  The malls and the radio stations are also playing less Christmas songs. Heck, there's no "lamig ng simoy ng hangin!" Or maybe I'm just getting old? Nevertheless, it's such a joy to see all my nieces and nephews having the time of their lives. Their excitement and squeals are more than enough to put a smile on me. It feels so good to see them all very happy and giddy.

This is also the first time in aaaages (almost 10 years) since we last spent Christmas here in Manila. It's funny how most of us are a bit lost on what to do since we haven't quite established any Christmas day and post- traditions here in Manila. I must say though that somehow it was a nice change to be home for Christmas. We had more down time for chilling and relaxing (i.e., do nothing and be lazy haha).

And so after all the festivities and merry making (i.e., lots of eating! oh noes), it's back to the daily grind tomorrow. Unfortunately. 

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope y'all had a good one. ;)

Girl Crush

Friday, December 23, 2011

Meet my girl crush...Olivia Palermo. She's so chica and pretty! And I looove her style too.

P.S. I want hair with soft curls/waves like hers! FAIL. :|

Beautiful

Papa Orlando Bloom + Mama Miranda Kerr = good genes = PERFECTION. Proof: see THE baby (click photo for larger image).

Style Lovin'

Chica Celebrity: Rachel Bilson

Sources: thevoguediaries.com,  www.posh24.com

Dubious

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

WTH happened?! Sneaky tactics. Tsk!

Today's Lesson: When in doubt, just pretend to NOT know. Just say, "uhm I don't know?" Or worst case, play dumb if you have to. After all, ignorance is bliss.

NKOTB

Monday, December 12, 2011

NKOTB: New Kids Kupals on the Block. BOO to new and ANNOYING neighbors. Read: Neighbors who are very inconsiderate and very x 3 noisy. Hosting parties is okay but to have a live band playing (well more like blasting) really loud music and gay singers belting their hearts out to Bongga Ka Day'?! Are you kidding me?! Worse, on a friggin' weeknight! Seriously?! 

FYI, some people - like perhaps me? - have worked my ass off the whole day and is looking forward to an early night's rest for another day's work tomorrow. Lather, rinse, repeat. Does a 8 to 5+ job sound familiar to you?! To think, you're a public official. You are supposed to lead by example, Mr. Councilor or is it Congressman? Whatevs. No matter who you are, you should at least know simple courtesy, basic manners and plain respect. :| 

And yeah, my patience is wearing thin because this is not the 1st time they had a live band over. At least the last time, they were singing (more like screaming) to Adele's Rolling in the Deep. At least, it was more relatable. NOT. 

It's a good thing they're only renting. "Temporarily." Thank God.

P.S. I pray for rain. As in I really hope that it'll rain hard tonight. * fingers crossed * 

Crushie

Monday, December 05, 2011

I shall refrain myself from stalking you....like uhm...starting today?

This Christmas

Saturday, December 03, 2011

Now how come I am not feeling Christmas at all this year? Really as in. Not. Feeling. It. At. All.