Celebrity Crush

Monday, May 21, 2012

Waaah. Ian Somerhalder is in Manila!!! I sooooooooo want to meet him. He's the only celebrity who I'd be more than willing to go (or more like push my way) through all the craziness and madness of crazy stalking for. Not Brad Pitt, not Prince William but ONLY HIM.

Note to self...

Monday, April 23, 2012

Holstee

Rainbows :)))

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

After all the stress at work today, what a nice surprise. This was on my way home, just right above SM Megamall. Buti nalang I looked up. It's always a delight to see rainbows. It never fails to brighten my day.

LSS + Work

Monday, March 12, 2012

LSS-ing to John Legend's Best You Ever Had (feat. Ludacris). Nice and steady vibes.

On another note, thank God I finished my deliverable on time and with flying colors, I think. Phew. Pressure! At least, I did not skip lunch in vain. Cheers to corporate slaves! It's a tough world to be in but definitely so many experiences and lessons to be learned everyday. All in all...making us a bit stronger and wiser. Well, hopefully.

So boys and girls, thou shall not bend to pressure! Easy lang. Chill. Relax. Wooosaaaah.

For the week ahead...

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Thursday, March 08, 2012

Crush Kita

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

"I've got a heart pounding, stomach flipping, take my breath away, head over heels, knees shaking, day dreaming, can't get you out of my head, kilig to the bones, crush on you." 

Ayayay I am such a dork.

Big Bully

Saturday, February 25, 2012

The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly." - John Rohn

For the longest time, I wanted to speak up. I wanted to speak my mind BUT I didn't. For too many times, I'd turn the other way just to keep the peace. Everyone else does the same thing too - afraid of what you might can will do. But sometimes, enough is enough. You're a big bully. Somebody has got to stand up to you. Somebody has got to let you know that you're wrong. The thing with bullies is they have inflated egos that need constant stroking. If you play along then how will they ever learn? It's as if you're encouraging them to self-destruct. Worse, they'll eventually meet their match who'll be just as much of a bully as they are. For sure, that's NOT going to end good. Thank God I'm not a bully. Nice boys and girls definitely finish first. Success is much sweeter because you can go to sleep at night knowing that you did not HURT or DISRESPECT or STEP ON OTHERS in any way.

Note: Hurting or doing wrong to others and being sorry about it after is a good thing. However, your SORRY means nothing and it loses its sincerity if you keep on doing the same thing again...and again...and again. I tell ya, it's not a good cycle to be stuck in. You have to be strong to either (1) stand up and be heard or (2) get out and to not take part in any of it anymore.

Random Thoughts

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

1. The Vampire Diaries is THE B-E-S-T show evaaaah - probably since Friends and Prison Break. Hats off to the writers. Ang galeng nyo! And of course, how can I NOT mention Ian Somerhalder aka Damon. Ian Somerhalder, oh I crush you so.

2. I'm loving TVD's soundtrack. LSSing on latest episode songs - The Civil War's Poison & Wine and Kevin Daniel's Guarded.

3. I'm totally addicted to M&M's almonds. I have no shame anymore. I seriously hoarded Marriott Hotel HK's Executive Lounge's supply. Hee hee. As shallow as I may sound now, it is one of the things that I always look forward to whenever we go to HK. It is such a bummer that groceries don't carry it here. Not even HK groceries have it, I think. I tried looking for it just so I wouldn't look so jologs and not to mention, PG (i.e., patay gutom). Hahaha!

4. The Voice. Although I still watch American Idol and X-Factor, The Voice is numero uno on my list. Hands down. The judges have some really good chemistry going on. 4 very different personalities but surprisingly, it works! Very good rapport, I must say. The show's format is fresh, it's new. And different. Love Adam. Always have ;) Loving Blake now too. 

5. Pan De Manila's Pan de Coco. It's a bit different from the usual. Pan De Manila's version uses brown sugar! Seriously, I've been having it for breakfast just about everyday - since December. Oo! Addict na kung addict. Just pop it in the toaster or microwave for a good 18-20 seconds + coffee and you're good to go. Simple lang but yum!

6. TOMS Ballet Flats. I was never a fan but with their new collection, I surely am now. We scouted several HK Department Stores already but it seems like the collection hasn't launched in Asia yet. Definitely buying on my next HK trip, which is next week already. Yahoo. I hope they have it already! 

7. Aerokaebo. I found the perfect workout. I no longer have to "endure" the monotony of ze treadmill. And the best part of it all, the whole workout takes about 40-45 minutes only. 

8. Red Mango. Pre-milk tea craze, I was addicted to yoghurt, especially Red Mango's. I recently revisited my love for Red Mango and well, fell in love. Again. Cheeeeesy. More so now since I'm swearing off Serenitea (and all the other forms of milk tea) during the entirety of Lent. Just to be clear, I'm not going to sacrifice my Red Mango because it's not as accessible to me anyway. Meaning, I don't get to buy as much I'd like to since it's not exactly all over the Metro (unlike Serenitea who seems to be having a sudden growth spurt!).

9. Gossip Girl Wedding Episode. I'm in lurve with Serena's bridesmaid gown by Vera Wang. So puhretty.

10. Shopping Therapy in HK. H&M and Zara pa lang, I already had to restrain myself. Waaaah why so many nice stuff?! Nakaka-stress drilon for the wallet! 

11. Rafa. I tell ya, he is the most adorable baby in the whole wide world. No, in the whole wide UNIVERSE!!! He will be sleeping over in our house for the first time. Of course, ze amma and angkong and the aunties are all so excited already. Everything is pretty much blocked off this weekend. Sa madaling salita, we're all definitely staying in. Lol.

Missed

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Crush Candy

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Yuuuuuuun o! Lol.

I saw you today. And the best part of all...I was just inches away from you. Wow I can't bilibit. Sigh buo na araw ko. Thanks to you. Love, Me.

Actions Speak Louder

Monday, February 06, 2012

Open Mind + Open Heart

Saturday, February 04, 2012

Soulmates

Friday, February 03, 2012

Heart Tips

Thursday, February 02, 2012

And more positive vibes...

Another repost...

Love is...

Back to positive vibes...

I posted this 2 years ago but this is just too cute that it deserves a repost.

Danger in Anger

To all the angry people...

I've always been one who strongly believes in diplomacy and in keeping the peace. I do not use anger as a defensive and/or offensive mechanism. I will not use it to show authority. More so, I will not use it to gain the respect of others. You see, anger breeds contempt. Anger harbors hate and creates ill feelings towards one another. It is destructive. It destroys everything in its way. Anger turns you into a very different person until you eventually lose yourself, your sense of self. It demotivates. It demoralizes. Anger is consuming; eventually draining the life out of you and the people around you. It weakens, if not, breaks one's spirit. For some, it makes them feel in control, or superior even.  For a while, maybe. But it'll NEVER make you a better person in the long run. Life is too short to be angry. Anger should never even be an option. Anger is never THE solution. Lahat ng bagay nadadaan sa magandang o maayos na usapan. Never ever let anger control you. Rather, you must learn to control your anger. Buddha said it best..."Anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; but you're the one who gets burned." 

Love Month

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Thursday, January 26, 2012

It is such a huge relief, for once, to NOT feel the need to prove myself.

Through the years and after many many not so good experiences, I've learned to just let go, to let things and/or people be. Well, sometimes. I try to choose my battles now. And I choose wisely, I try. I've realized that I don't really have to explain myself all the time. I've come to terms with the fact that I don't always need to have an explanation or a counter argument every single time. Because the truth of the matter is, whatever your track record, whatever you do, good or bad, people will always have something negative to say.

Guitar Hero

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Hmm gotta practice some more of that eye contact-ing. I need to muster enough courage to look you straight in the eye. Sigh if only I were as confident as I am at stalking then I wouldn't feel like such a total loser dork anymore.

And so my takeaway from today...

White Elephants

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Yep work happened. Again. I learned about some serious shit today. WTH? The coming days (or weeks) should be "interesting". Oh. Crap.

Happy CNY!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Thank God for long weekends! Kung Hei Fat Choi everyone! May the Year of the Dragon be very good and generous to all of us.

Style Lovin'

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Chica Celebrity: Olivia Palermo

Sources: thevoguediaries.com,  www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Beautiful (Part 2)

Friday, January 20, 2012

Again...it's all about good genes c/o "the" parents.  Orlando Bloom and Victoria Secret model Miranda Kerr's baby is uber cute. Gigil! Click for larger image.

F Fried

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Shit happens. No. Work happened. 

On a lighter note...

Monday, January 16, 2012

Courage

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Sometimes we should just go for it. ASK. Of course, there is the fear (and huge possibility!) of looking stupid or of rejection, but how else would we know for sure if we don't ask? It can rather be very disappointing to live in what ifs. More so, in not knowing the could have beens just because we were too afraid to ask.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

FC

Friday, January 13, 2012

I would like to share what this work week has taught me...

The problem lies in our complicating our already complicated problem by trying to find complicated solutions to our complicated problems. See how complicated that sounded? And redundant too!

I think we get so lost in our problems that sometimes, we fail to see the answer that is already right in front of us. We become too engrossed with our search for grande answers and end up with even more problems! Go figure. And so, we gotta learn to step back and filter. Most importantly remember to keep it simple, stupid. Surprising as it may sound, the answer/s to our problem/s need not be complicated. At all. Sometimes, it really is as simple as 1 + 1 = 2! Really. 

And so, I end the week tired but victorious. For now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed until Monday. I hope there'll be no more follow-up questions. After a week's worth of brain crunching and some CSI, I finally solved my work problem. Phew! Whatta work week it has been. I must've burned a whole lot of mental calories by now. Sigh if only mental calories burned real fat, I'd be Victoria Secret model thin already. Wahaha. Oh well time to relax now and gotta replenish and/or repair me some lost brain cells. Lol. 

TGIF y'all.

Sixteen Candles

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Sixteen Candles (1984) is one of those movies that never grows old on me. I tell ya the last scene at the church never fails to make me kilig all over (with If You Were Here playing in the background). Heck, it's the most kilig movie scene. Eveeer. Although the fashion sense wasn't exactly "fasyon" (hehe), Jake (played by Michael Schoeffling) is soooo cute, he's so my type! *Sigh*  

Monday, January 09, 2012

SmartBlah

Friday, January 06, 2012

Dear SmartBro,

Why yo' so slow?! I don't mean to be a hater but bro (no pun intended), you suck...like seriously. Ugh. Sometimes I just want to throw you out of the window. Can't wait to replace you. Kthnxbuhye.

No Love,
Me

Baby Rafa

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

I can't think of a better way to start the year than to welcome the newest member of our family...Rafael Victor Sy Lee. Love love love! He's such a cutie and I'm not biased at all ha, really. Heehee. Proud auntie? Present!! :P And I tell you he just might have a future at basketball (although ze grandpa already wants to train him in golf). Meanwhile, ze yaya says his height/length is like most one month olds. Hello look at those long limbs?! Most importantly though, I thank God that my sister and nephew are both healthy and well.

Happy 2012 boys and girls! May all our inner awesomeness shine this year. Let's start working on those positive vibes, shall we? ;)