Wireless Talkie

I'm so excited we got our wireless local loop phone today, it's as simple as a "wireless handset" actually. I think it's pretty cool, you just need to move the antennae to get a better signal. Pardon me, I'm such a novice when it comes to wireless phones we never had one before. My twin sister called my mom who's in Antipolo using our new phone I think they talked for over 20 minutes. We've never had a landline phone here that's why I want to call everyone to let them know haha! starting next month we have to pay Php699/month and it's not on a fixed rate basis since charges will vary on landline rates (e.g. Bayan to PLDT Php4.00/minute). This will add up to our monthly bills but at least we don't need to bother Manong Guard downstairs anymore. If we need to call sick hotline on wee hours of the morning or if we are want to order food it's a lot convenient now.

Trip Down Memory Lane

I accompanied my mom and dad to Raon in Quiapo this morning where she bought a videoke machine. My mom is planning to convert her mini store in Baguio into a videoke bar while my brother is also starting his "lugawan (porridge) business." I didn't realize that installing wires inside a videoke machine will take 2 hours. We had lunch at around 1PM imagine how hungry I was since I had breakfast at 8AM. The original plan is that they will drive me to the apartment but mom had a sudden change of mind she decided to go to Raon. Of course I'm not able to say no since I haven't been there for long time, I miss my birth place sometimes. 

Quiapo look so different now. There are designated areas for vendors now unlike the last time I went there they are everywhere. It is a lot cleaner too. There are too many "rugby boys" around the church before but I don't see them there now. I'm talking about kids addicted to sniffing rugby who does that because they want to forget how miserable their life is. 

Quiapo brings back a lot of childhood memories. I will never forget that mom used to take my twin and I with her to a school supplies store somewhere in Quiapo to buy coloring books for us. We also hear mass every Sunday and eat out as a family. Quiapo will always have a special place in my Heart.

Go Broadband

I finally have broadband Internet. I applied last Friday, had it installed the following day and activated on a Sunday. So far so good, 1MBPS is not bad good. Since my sister and I are renting, we asked for the building administrator's permission to mount the antennae at the roof top on the 7th floor. 

I don't have to deal with dial-up hassles anymore just to check my email or download stuff. I had dial-up Internet for 3 years while others are already enjoying fast Internet because they have broadband and DSL, nobody can use the home phone while I'm online. I thought I wouldn't need postpaid Internet since I don't use it a lot but I realized that I'm paying more for the service that i'm not getting with dial-up so might as well go for broadband for Php999/month which is not bad since it's unlimited Internet.

I arrived earlier I brought our old computer table from Antipolo so I can use it for my laptop, printer and scanner since we don't stay there often anymore. 

Regular at Last

I got an email yesterday regarding my regularization I'm happy about it of course I'm in the verge of quitting. 

I still can't believe that it's been 6 months since I left the other company that I've worked with for a year. Honestly, for some reason there's this little feeling of regret leaving my previous company because even if I complain a lot on how the system work, their facilities is way better. Well, I'll just look at the bright side at least I can now enjoy the benefits of a regularized employee.

I was absent for 2 days I had minor surgery on my right foot last Tuesday but was able to report to work the next day. Unfortunately I couldn't ignore the pain, I can barely walk there's no medicine prescribed to me by doctor so I had to consult another doctor good thing he gave me antibiotic and some pain reliever. The wound is starting to heal I think i just need proper medication. 

Just My Luck

I went to World Citi Hospital (formerly Quezon City Medical Center or QCMC) since it's Maxicare accredited (our company's HMO) to have the infected wound on my foot  checked as soon as possible it hurts, I'm having difficulty walking. There's only one dermatologist available until 2PM today. It's almost 10AM I was still in Antipolo because there is no Maxicare accredited hospital there. I thought of the traffic so I left immediately. I got there past 12 noon unfortunately the doctor advised me to come back tomorrow because her duty is only until 1:30PM... I'm like why??? I guess I have no choice but to come back tomorrow. 

Baguio Forever

My twin and I spent our birthday in Baguio I just got back Monday afternoon. I had an exhausting and uncomfortable trip. It's undeniably summer. The bus we're in overheated. I miss Baguio already so I'll just think happy thoughts and recall my stay at our lovely humble abode.

I enjoyed my stay in our vacation home. I miss the view of the mountains as well as the cold afternoon breeze. It rains in the afternoon pretty much everyday. It's not too foggy unlike in December until January. We went ukay ukay shopping but this is not the season for nice finds I just bought a few.  I got myself two pairs of cool shoes for Php250 a pair which originally costs Php400-450 but I haggled and promise to the lady that I will take both if I get a good price. I also found myself a huge messenger bag and ethnic slippers. We dropped by in SM and had lunch at Solibao it was dad's treat for his birthday. The following day we had breakfast together with mom at a local restaurant called Rainbow Cafe. I ordered Banana Split since I'm craving for dessert. 

I still can't get enough of Baguio I don't want to think about going back to work. My 5AM shift started this week I think I like it despite of the queue because the call floor is not as crowded unlike graveyard. My body clock is still adjusting but I'll get the hang of this. 

Zit No More

i bought my twin sister a birthday present and a bluetooth headset for me. I'm happy that I'll be in Baguio during my birthday hopefully my SSS salary loan will come on time before I go on vacation. I'm excited, I can't wait to see our puppies, our sister said that they've grown so fast. I miss our vacation home, ukay-ukay, strolling around Baguio city and having ice cream at our favorite stop for dessert "Session Delights." I wish to go a little farther out of Baguio, like in Sagada perhaps? I'd like to see the "hanging coffins," which by the way are cursed according to the locals so you can't take pictures or film it or you'll die. Now that's really scary. They say it's a long travel from Baguio to Sagada about 9 hours too bad I don't think we have that much time. 

Let me tell you about this amazing product from Eskinol, it's called Overnight Pimple Gel that works like magic believe me because I tried it myself it really works overnight. I put a small amount on my zit overnight it dries up easily. A tube costs Php76.00 which is not bad compared to other pimple products that doesn't work fast as they claim to be. It's definitely a good one to try.

Birthday Plans

My twin sister and I spent some time together yesterday. She bought a pair of jeans whilst I got a pair of Skechers sneakers, I think it's really cute. We ate "Big Bird" at Chef DeAngelo it left me full until dinner. We're so tired but I am happy with what I got from our shopping spree earlier. I thew away my old pair of sneakers that I got from ukay ukay in Baguio It was hard for me to let it go I had it for a long time. 

I'm making the most of my Sunday off and looking forward that my birthday leave will be approved soon. My twin and I never had a chance to celebrate our birthday together since we started working because we our schedules won't meet halfway. I don't want to always spend my birthday at work, that's pathetic. We have no definite plans yet as to where we'll be spending our birthday.

Team Building Thingy

I had a really exhausting day. It's my my rest day but I wasn't able to rest at all. Yesterday, we had team breakfast and our first team building at some resort in Pasig. Nobody care to swim maybe because everyone's tired from shift or something. 

It's not a private resort there are so many kids in the pool it's like a family day affair really.We had shrimp and a few beer. Food is quite overflowing, there are chips, there's spaghetti, fried chicken and barbeque, it left me stuffed. We had team pictures of course. We left the place at 3PM it was so darn hot. I got home past 4PM, rested for 2 hours, took a shower then went to Shopwise Antipolo to buy groceries and a large water dispenser. 

Tomorrow I'll get my back pay from the previous company I worked with. I'm a bit curious of how much I'll get but I'm not expecting too much, i don't want to end up disappointed just like what happened to me before. 

Today is Palm Sunday, the start of lenten season. Time to reflect because we celebrate this season to commemorate God's life and death. So there.

VANS, VANS Baby

I love VANS not just because of its hip and cool designs but also for functionality. I bought another VANS slip on last Saturday though I'm not really planning to buy one. I just can't let it go it rarely happens that I will find my size I thought it's now or never. 





Maybe it's a stroke of luck that I found a something original. I was looking for a VANS Classic red and black checkered slip on but couldn't find one that fits my kid shoe size. I scoured the mall but their smallest size is 6. 


I like browsing VANS website for more cool designs. 


Check 'em out here: 

www.tillys.com/tillys/brandpage.aspx/vans/51/0/0

EK Getaway

I'm finally home after an exhausting after-shift team building trip to Enchanted Kingdom held last Thursday with my former team.


I was recently transferred to another LOB (line of work) hence this is the last time that I will be with them. I will still see them in the office but not as often anymore after my schedule's changed. I guess it was some sort of promotion which is kinda strange because there's no salary increase, just more workload, and bragging rights because they say that agents who get transferred to that department are "performers" in their teams. Well, I'm not confident about that, yeah... whatever. I really don't care and as much as I'd like to stay with my batch mates I guess I have no choice but to move on to another team/department.


I had fun but did not sleep while on our way to EK. These guys were messing with each other the whole time inside the van like kids going on a field trip. When we arrived in EK we started taking pictures immediately and tried almost all the rides.


I like Space Shuttle among all the rides, it was breathtaking. I also enjoyed the Rio Grande we got all wet I didn't bring extra clothes because I'm not aware that it would be necessary since it's my first time there.


I was so tired after EK, I slept at my sister's pad I couldn't afford to travel back to Antipolo anymore. Twin sissy accompanied me to Fujifilm in Megamall earlier to have my EK pictures printed so I can add it to my scrapbook.


Some good things never last. I need to go back to work tomorrow night but I'll be on off again on Monday and Tuesday. Thank God.