Turning 31
I am turning 31 pretty soon. I was being teased about it last night. Still single with no prospect of a boyfriend in the near horizon. Like I care! Hahaha! I just don’t know why my well-meaning relatives could not wrap it around their heads that I am content with being single. I might long [...]
Unattainable
When we were kids, I remember being so envious of my cousins’ swing sets. My sisters and I kept wishing that we could have one of ours. Since our family was hard pressed for cash that time, it was impossible to get pricey gifts from them. And we understood it. That’s why I have this [...]
For the little girl
Someone was selling this set of heart jewelry to me. I thought of buying it for the little girl then. Good thing I didn’t give in. You know why? My sister gave the little girl a pair of earrings. Not the fancy ones but the real one. She really saved for it. But after a [...]
Aargh!
How do you tell someone to shut her trap?!? Although I love her like a sister, there are days when it’s just too much. She wouldn’t stop yakking about her latest love. Which is fine with me if I am not busy. But when I am, I just don’t know how to stop her. It [...]
Eating too much
Last night, I though I would need the best colon cleanser in the market. I ate a tad too much of the delicious kare-kare from my aunt’s birthday party! When we went home, my tummy’s acting up already and even my hot cup of tea didn’t work. Luckily, it went away by now. I have [...]
Never ending renovations
I went to my aunt’s house a week ago. It’s still being renovated. I don’t know when my aunt will stop from changing things in her home. When I went there, they were changing the lighting. The electrician was installing new led light bulbs in lieu of the old ones that she uses. Before that [...]
Offensive jokes
I don’t know how to deal with an offensive relative. I mean, he’s been that way eversince I’ve known him, when I was in my teens. And he’s never changed since then. He’s actually kind, in fact he’s very thoughtful and accommodating. But then, when he starts firing jokes… There was this one time when [...]
Celebrating an anniversary
Are you celebrating your wedding anniversary and you are throwing out a party for family and friends? Announce it with anniversary wedding invitations! You need not exert too much effort looking for a supplier and going back and forth to approve the design. It can take as little as two hours, possibly less, for you [...]
Entertained by neighbors fighting
In our neighborhood, even if you don’t go out that much like me, you will know what is happening in their households. You know how? By just being inside your house while they’re fighting like cats and dogs, airing their dirty laundry for the whole neighborhood to hear. Imagine waking up this afternoon after two [...]
My wishlist
I have so many things I like to get on my birthday. A new cellphone, new books(!), a home theater system, a Mac Air, a Sony Vaio and a slew of small items that will keep me happy. I would also be happy to get a roundtrip ticket to any city in Italy! I am [...]
Our shopaholic at home
My sister, V, is the shopaholic in the family. She has a closet of her own and even shares two closets with us. Every payday, she will bring home a pair of shoes or a new bag or new clothes. She just can’t help herself. Storage space is a problem for us because our house [...]
August: Dry month
I don’t know if it’s just us but August is a dry month for the family. This is usually the month where financial woes come and go in our household. Every year, my sisters and I would plan to stay financially afloat during this month. But every year, we still find ourselves barely afloat, mostly [...]
Virtual mall
Everything can be found online nowadays. From basic necessities to services to strange things. Whereas before you have to call your agent to get one, now you can find insurance online and get a policy in just a few clicks of the mouse. You can get food delivered to your house in a few minutes. [...]
My brother, working out
My brother is hitting the gym daily, even on weekends. I actually admire his determination to get a great body. In fact, when you see him four or five months ago, you wouldn’t believe that it’s the same boy you’re facing. He’s taller and more muscled. I just know that he will look good in [...]
Paranoid
Truth is, I am paranoid when it comes to being sick. I remember my friend telling me that she’s hypochondriac. I told her that I think I am one, too! Except that she’s going to the doctor every now and then for check ups. While I keep everything to myself, worrying about it from time [...]
Me and Mommyhood
I feel as if I have become a mom four times over. Even when my mom was still alive, I have acted as my siblings surrogate mom, especially when it comes to their schooling. I went to enroll them, went to PTA meetings, went and gotten their school grades/cards, talked to guidance counselors (in my [...]
It runs in the family.
My sister would like to try diet pills to help her shed unwanted fats on her hips and tummy. She is doing regular exercises and is limiting her food intake. But those stubborn areas just won’t budge! I am teasing her about undergoing liposuction if she really wants a trimmer figure but of course she’s [...]
Dad’s needs first
I am saving enough money so I can get my dad, my brother and me the necessary insurance we need. I am targeting an affordable health insurance first. My dad is not getting any younger. Just the other day, he injured his left thumb. He is now complaining about it. If you know my dad, [...]
Sidelined
It’s so hard when you get sidelined from work. Most especially when you are the breadwinner. I have been sidelined from work before, actually I was in between jobs, so I know how hard it is to continue getting food to the table for the family when you don’t have any source of income to [...]
Can write more
Weird. I can work more using my laptop. I can write more entries in the same number of hours than when I am using my desktop. For some reason, my fingers are better accustomed to the soft keys of the laptop. But I need to have this reformatted before I use it any further. This [...]
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