Update, 'Ber months 2008

With Christmas just around the corner (from where I am standing now), it kinda scares me that time passes by too quickly and that I dont have the time to slow down and smell the roses.

1. Bianca grows up too fast. I just cant believe the things she tells me and the things she does. Imagine, end of nursery school is just a few months away! my little baby now growing up :(

2. Never running out of work to do. Day by day, work pile just seems to grow and grow. I just attended an evaluation session and suprised to see that I've done like 30++ projects year to date (wow!!) and the scary thing is, I didnt feel it.

3. I've been married for 4 years.... and I dont feel it. It seems more like we're still in the 1st year of marriage. I think for this is actually good, not having that drag feeling -- but we just dont have time to plan for the future anymore. We just live day by day and that's what scares me (the OC in me of course shouting out).

It's probably that leftover bitterness from the ol' high school and college days which makes me think that everything is too good to be true. Well, just one thing to say. Life is what you make it, which is basically my guide (with God) all my life. I choose to be happy (and busy) so let be it. :)

Oh well, I think naman these are happy problems. And I should stop awhile and appreciate everything I have. :)

Spallabok!

Probably the grossest thing on the planet.

I attended a market research conference last week and during snack time, the chef cant seem to make up his mind.

He served us spaghetti with palabok sauce, and to make things worse he put calamansi and garlic bread on the side. Ano ba talaga kuya?? :)

The New Boss =)

So much buzz about my new boss... good thing that she appeared as very friendly and nice on Day 1 :)

Spending time with family

Day by day, I'm getting better at leaving work to spend more time with family. But of course, this would have consequences on my career, and that work load is starting to pile up.

Is time management really the key?

yeeyyyyyyyy

I just got promoted :)

Hello new car, hello salary increase, hello gas allowance :)

Being an Adult

After 30 years, today is one of those days I really feel so old and adultish. It happened a few seconds after I paid ALL THE BILLS online. bills bills bills, work work work...

I just realized that
30% of my salary are for taxes
34% are for utility bills
10% go to my savings account
10% debt payments
6% emergency money

so what the hell am I working for

Day 2 at SG

No matter how many times I go to Singapore, I still can't get enough of the city's clean streets, nice buildings, taxi cab drivers who do not reject passengers (and those who wouldnt impose his own take on the fare), and of course shopping :).

Made with love, the best store in the whole world (next to Good4u store of course) happens to be in Singapore, 1 train ride away from where I am now. It's quite soothing to just see something so homey even though im far from home. :)

Random Resolutions

Was killing time at the mall, thought of writing random resolutions to create a better me... :) It's kinda fun, and it made me more aware of what I have become in the past years.


- Don't hoard scrapbook stuff purchases. Buy only once in 3 months OR after finishing at least 3 layouts..

- Maintain a clean work desk and a clear bedroom. Your things actually reflect who you are.

- Read to Bianca every night.

- Take family pictures every month.

- Limit starbucks intake to once a week... then eventually once in 2 weeks.. (sobrang taba na natin!)

- Dont wear anymore worn out shoes.

- Dont wear anymore worn out clothes.

- Always keep hair neat.

- Wear make up without waiting for an occasion.

- Save.

- Invest.

- No to impulse buying.

- Set a budget for work clothes.

- Moisturize. Apply lotion everyday, tumatanda na talaga tayo.

- Have a trip to the salon or spa every month.

- Have a romantic date with hubby once a month (this does not include supermarket trips nor KFC dinners)

- Buy lolo and lola pasalubongs.

- Do something good everyday to the person who least expected it.

- Share your blessings.

- Create a family album.

- Go to the BLessed Sacrament at least once a week.

- Don't miss mass.

- Eat healthy. Limit softdrinks intake.

- Exercise.

- Go back to 115 pounds and *effing* stick to it!

- Go home early everyday.

- Dont bring home work.

- Rise early.

- Keep in touch with friends.

- Stop being masungit. Control temper.

- Start the day with a prayer.

- Upgrade house.

- Back up photo files.

- Enjoy business trips, libre yun e! Extend at least a day (if budget permits) and tour the city.

- Take nature trips.

- Zero credit card debts.

- Instead of the malls, bring Bianca to the park, zoos, sunken garden, and playgrounds as often as possible.

- Make personalized reeting cards for friends and family without waiting for an occasion. Send via snail mail. they will appreciate it.

- Update IPOD :)

- Learn to appreciate other kids.

- Go out with my in-laws.

- stop dilly-dallying @ work.

- Get to know yaya bel better. Chika with her more often.

- Cook Lunch/dinner for the whole family. Stop relying on your mother's cooking.

- Limit cellphone calls. Just send SMS if it's not that urgent.

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The challege: Go back to this list at the end of the year and cross out things you have actually done.

Specific wishes for 2008

i am tempted to join the pinoyscrapbookers challenge for January, A layout of oneself with 3 specific wishes for 2008... should start the list now, saka na ko pipili ng top 3:)

...a job promotion from Consumer Insights (CI) Project Manager to CI category manager (for Cheese yeeey i love cheese).
...to lose 20 pounds!
...to master time management so that I can be home before 8pm everyday.
...for the GM to allow me and my boss to go to Europe and US for the 2008 CI Conference!
...for my dad-in-law to finally speak to my Mom-in-law (after 15++ years of silent war).
...For bianca to "pass" the entrance exam in Assumption Antipolo. (and for me pay for Assumption antipolo LOL)
...For my hubby to start his long-planned car wash business
...For my 3-year old bianca to walk gracefully during the wedding entourage marches of her ninangs cat, cate, and karline
...For my mom to improve her diabetic condition
...For my dad to finally win the lotto jackpot! he's a lotto addict.


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