What are the things you enjoy doing even when there's no one around you?
- reading
- DVDs
- Internet
What lowers your stress/blood pressure/anxiety level?
- eating
- stepping out of the office when am stressed out at work
- seeing lots of trees and greens
- seeing the sea
- reading
- my pet dogs
- jogging, walking, swimming
7 things that scares you:
- walking home or to the bus stop or car park alone at night (more like I hate it actually, rather than that it scares me)
- the Exorcist movie
- scary movies in general
- going around Quiapo by myself
- Italian guys in Rome.. :P
- bearded, hairy, and greasy-looking men..
7 things you like the most:
(in no particular order)
- travel
- taking photos
- sleeping in on weekends
- coffee/dinner with family and close friends
- dining out or trying a new place/food
- swimming laps
- walking
7 important things in your bedroom:
- my DVDs
- my mobile phone
- my Mac
- my blanket
- books
- my bags
- snow globe collection
Random facts about you:
- I had short-lived crushes on two classmates in college..
- I used to be part of spelling bees back in elementary school. hihi!
- I don't eat paksiw. And only take the sauce of dinuguan.
- I don't enjoy the atmosphere at Dad's restaurant at Glorietta...
- I love Deli France. I wish there's one near my office.. Waaaahhh! :(
- Am not necessarily a Starbucks addict. Spain's plain ol' cafe con leche even at train or bus stations beats any Starbucks drink anytime, hands down.
- I have tried the Danesi cafe in Rome.
- I've lived on my own/had my own flat 5-10 minutes walk away from Greenbelt.
7 things you plan to do before you die:
- travel to places I'd love to go to or revisit
- be happy
- know that I didn't leave anyone back here with bitter feelings towards me
- spend one night in the mountains and watching the northern lights
- do some hiking in the mountains in Canada
- join the mile-high club.. haha! :P
- live/work/travel some more in Europe/South America
7 things you can do:
- stay away from my mobile phone :P
- stay away from the phone
- live by myself
- travel on my own
- drink but not get wasted
- not smoke
- not overeat
7 things you can't do:
- not check my mails at least once a week
- not pet my dogs when I leave or arrive home
- do mountaineering or wall-climbing
- be in deep waters or where my feet can't touch bottom
- ignore a guest
- extreme sports
- not read some book or magazine in a week
7 things that attract you to the opposite sex:
- the smile
- eyes
- hair or lack thereof. :P haha!
- dry wit
- sweetness/thoughtfulness
- great social skills
- intelligence
7 things you say the most:
- kaloka
- addict
- duh!
- fuuuccckkkk... haha
- syeetttt
- kaineezz
- cool
7 celeb crushes:
- Eric Bana
- Viggo Mortensen
- Liev Shreiber
- Phil Keoghan (Amazing Race host, and I don't even know how to pronounce his surname.. hehe..)
- Colin Firth
- Christian Bale
- Enrique Iglesias
04 February 2007
20 Random Info About Moi
1.) i am the smallest in my family.
Am the shortest.. Oui. :P
2.) I went to a less prestigious university even when I was accepted by the top 3. All because I was burned out studying too much in a strict Chinese Catholic school pre-university.
3.) i am a social drinker and control my alcohol intake as alcohol makes me quiet or feel lethargic.. and therefore, less talkative and sociable..
4.) i've only been drunk thrice in my life.
At Puerto Galera, in Baguio, and in Serendra... :P And mostly it was tipsiness rather than being totally wasted..
5.) i once had my hair dyed somewhat blond..
Call it burnout from work... Lasted only one day.. hehe.
6.) I wasn't too girly until after I left university. :P
Was always in jeans and collared shirts. No blouses... Nothing too feminine...
7.) i drink coffee only to stay alert, or for after-dinner with friends/family.
8.) I can be really dense about guys who might be interested in me.
9.) I am shy and don't make eye contact with people I walk past usually, not on the streets, or at work (except for people I know...)..
10.) I like the coconut milkshake that was served at a resort in Palawan.
11.) i can get by in English, Tagalog, Spanish and Mandarin (when I am forced to, I absolutely hated this back in school...)...
12.) I wish they can create an iPhone with a camera that has better resolution, now.
13.) I don't know if I should be happy or not with my given name.
15.) i have a love-hate relationship with my work
16.) I like happy colors.. or sea colors...
17.) I like watching foreign-language films.
19.) I wish I can cook like my dad or mom. Right now, I cook 'cause I need to eat. hehe.
20.) I need to steer clear of bookstores whenever am out at the malls...
Am the shortest.. Oui. :P
2.) I went to a less prestigious university even when I was accepted by the top 3. All because I was burned out studying too much in a strict Chinese Catholic school pre-university.
3.) i am a social drinker and control my alcohol intake as alcohol makes me quiet or feel lethargic.. and therefore, less talkative and sociable..
4.) i've only been drunk thrice in my life.
At Puerto Galera, in Baguio, and in Serendra... :P And mostly it was tipsiness rather than being totally wasted..
5.) i once had my hair dyed somewhat blond..
Call it burnout from work... Lasted only one day.. hehe.
6.) I wasn't too girly until after I left university. :P
Was always in jeans and collared shirts. No blouses... Nothing too feminine...
7.) i drink coffee only to stay alert, or for after-dinner with friends/family.
8.) I can be really dense about guys who might be interested in me.
9.) I am shy and don't make eye contact with people I walk past usually, not on the streets, or at work (except for people I know...)..
10.) I like the coconut milkshake that was served at a resort in Palawan.
11.) i can get by in English, Tagalog, Spanish and Mandarin (when I am forced to, I absolutely hated this back in school...)...
12.) I wish they can create an iPhone with a camera that has better resolution, now.
13.) I don't know if I should be happy or not with my given name.
15.) i have a love-hate relationship with my work
16.) I like happy colors.. or sea colors...
17.) I like watching foreign-language films.
19.) I wish I can cook like my dad or mom. Right now, I cook 'cause I need to eat. hehe.
20.) I need to steer clear of bookstores whenever am out at the malls...
Quiz Time
Am not bored, no? Career-in ba these online quizzes... But it's fun, and addictive! *Sigh* Next weekend I have to get out of the house... or finish reading the books I've started reading.
| Gummy Bears |
 You may be smooshie and taste unnatural, but you're so darn cute. |
hehe!
| Your Kissing Technique Is: Perfect |
 Your kissing technique is amazing - and you know it. You have the confidence to make the first move. And you always seem to know what kissing style is going to work best. Sometimes you're passionate, sometimes you're a tease. And you're always amazing! |
Cool...
| You Are An Intro-Extrovert! |
 Sometimes you're social - sometimes you're shy You've got a bit of an Introvert / Extrovert split going on You enjoy all sorts of situations. Parties, small groups, and alone time. Too much of one, and you'll long for the other. You need varity! Chances are, you've got both serious and fun friends - and they don't get along. |
| Your Lucky Love Color is Orange |
 When someone gets to know you, the first thing they notice is your understated sexiness. You are sultry and deeply sensual. You also have a rich palette for sexy foods and music. And unlike what your color might suggest, you aren't really all that funky or weird. Your heart is usually calm, even when you are falling for someone. You rarely make bad choices in love. |
Really? :P
| You Are a Cupcake |
 Cute and fun, you never take life too seriously. People are constantly surprised by how delightful you are. |
I am proudly weird!! hehe!
| Your Personality Profile |
 You are dependable, popular, and observant. Deep and thoughtful, you are prone to moodiness. In fact, your emotions tend to influence everything you do. You are unique, creative, and expressive. You don't mind waving your freak flag every once and a while. And lucky for you, most people find your weird ways charming! |
| You Are a Tulip |
 You have a wild, experimental side that craves change. You often switch jobs and men, always looking for something better. But deep down, you're also very well grounded and content. And you will come to know that the life you live is already ideal. |
How You Life Your Life |
 You have a good sense of self control and hate to show weakness. You say whatever is on your mind. Other people's reactions don't phase you. You tend to have one best friend you hang with, as opposed to many aquaintences. You tend to always dream of things within reach - and you usually get them. |
| You Are Fun Sexy |
 You're funny, quirky, cute, and sassy. Guys always have a great time with you, and that alone is sexy. You've got an upbeat, optimistic spirit that totally shines through. Any guy would be crazy to turn you down! |
| You Are a Plain Ole Cup of Joe |
 But don't think plain - instead think, uncomplicated You're a low maintenance kind of girl... who can hang with the guys Down to earth, easy going, and fun! Yup, that's you: the friend everyone invites. And your dependable too. Both for a laugh and a sympathetic ear. |
| Your Personality Is |
You are sensible, down to earth, and goal oriented. Bottom line, you are good at playing by the rules. You tend to be dominant - and you are a natural leader. You are interested in rules and order. Morals are important to you. A hard worker, you give your all at whatever you do. You're very serious, and people often tell you to lighten up. In love, you tend to take things carefully and slowly. At work, you are suited to almost any career - but you excel in leadership positions. With others, you tend to be polite and formal. As far as looks go, you are traditionally attractive. You take good care of yourself. On weekends, you tend to like to do organized activities. In fact, you often organize them! |
Hmmm....
| You Are Sunset |
 Even though you still may be young, you already feel like you've accomplished a lot in life. And you feel free to pave your own path now, and you're not even sure where it will take you. Maybe you'll pursue higher education in a subject you enjoy - or travel the world for a few years. Either way, you approach life with a relaxed, open attitude. And that will take you far! |
Am I of this earth?
| Your Element is Earth |
 Your power color: yellow Your energy: balancing Your season: changing of seasons Dedicated and responsible, you are a rock to your friends. You are skilled at working out even the most difficult problems. Low key and calm, you are happiest when you are around loved ones. Ambitious and goal oriented, you have long term plans to be successful. |
| You Belong in London |
 A little old fashioned, and a little modern. A little traditional, and a little bit punk rock. A unique woman like you needs a city that offers everything. No wonder you and London will get along so well. |
| Your Five Factor Personality Profile |
 Extroversion: You have medium extroversion. You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party. Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences. But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time." Conscientiousness: You have medium conscientiousness. You're generally good at balancing work and play. When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done. But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it. Agreeableness: You have high agreeableness. You are easy to get along with, and you value harmony highly. Helpful and generous, you are willing to compromise with almost anyone. You give people the benefit of the doubt and don't mind giving someone a second chance. Neuroticism: You have low neuroticism. You are very emotionally stable and mentally together. Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly. Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure. Openness to experience: Your openness to new experiences is low. You're a pretty conservative person, and you favor what's socially acceptable. You think that change for novelty's sake is a very bad idea. While some may see this as boring, many see you as dependable and wise. |
| You Are Elektra |
 There's really no superhero with more style than you. Because who could beat being sexy assasin ninja? |
| You Are a Visionary Soul |
 You are a curious person, always in a state of awareness. Connected to all things spiritual, you are very connected to your soul. You are wise and bright: able to reason and be reasonable. Occasionally, you get quite depressed and have dark feelings. You have great vision and can be very insightful. In fact, you are often profound in a way that surprises yourself. Visionary souls like you can be the best type of friend. You are intuitive, understanding, sympathetic, and a good healer. Souls you are most compatible with: Old Soul and Peacemaker Soul |
| You Are A Blueberry Martini |
 You are a eclectic drink - liking to change drinks and venues often. You are usually the first of your friends to find a cool new dive bar or cocktail. You should never: Drink mystery drinks strangers hand you. Unless you want to wind up in foreign country. Your ideal party: Is mobile, hopping from party to party. Your drinking soulmates: Those with an Orange Martini personality. Your drinking rivals: Those with a Chocolate Martini personality. |
And I happen to like apple juice too..
| You Are An Apple Tree |
 You are quiet and shy at times, but you have lots of charm and appeal. You are quite attractive: your pleasant attitude, flirtatious smile, and adventurous spirit draw people in. Sensitive and loyal in love, you want to love and be loved. You are a faithful and tender partner - who is generous in sharing your many talents. You love children, and you need an affectionate partner. |
| People Envy Your Compassion |
 You have a kind heart and an unusual empathy for all living creatures. You tend to absorb others' happiness and pain. People envy your compassion, and more importantly, the connections it helps you build. And compassionate as you are, you feel for them. |
03 February 2007
Narcissistic Questionnaires
K, since am bored today, here are some narcissistic questionnaires I've actually spent time answering..
QUESTIONNAIRE 1
1. DO YOU SNORE?
Wouldn’t know really. Unless I asked someone who was around while I was asleep. Hehe.
2. ARE YOU A LOVER OR A FIGHTER?
Both. :P
3.WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR?
The deep. Dark waters.
4. AS A KID, WERE YOU A LEGO MANIAC?
Nope. More like a Barbie-doll girl and playing with little houses or scale models of it.
5. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF "REALITY" TV?
I enjoy watching Amazing Race; and Simon Cowell being tortured by candidates in American Idol. Hahaha!
6. DO YOU CHEW ON YOUR STRAWS?
Nope.
7. WERE YOU A CUTE BABY?
I don’t think so. I had very little hair. I was one ugly baby. :P
8. IS THE SINGLE LIFE FOR YOU?
It’s for anyone really, until they meet the person who would drive them crazy.
9. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR KEYBOARD?
White on my Mac notebook at home, black for my IBM for work.
10. DO YOU SING IN THE SHOWER?
Nope. Too tired, sleepy or disoriented. :P
11. HAVE YOU EVER BUNGEE JUMPED?
No.
12. ANY SECRET TALENTS?
None.
13. WHAT'S YOUR IDEAL VACATION SPOT?
In the Philippines: undeveloped beach in Panglao, Bohol or any other island in the Philippines. The less tourists, the better.
Would like to see the following though:
- Transvaal in South Africa
- Rio in Brazil
- Chile
- the Grand Canyon during winter
- Himalayas
- St. Petersburg
- somewhere where I’ll see the northern lights and get to take pics of them
- the rest of the natural world.
Calling Lonely Planet/Globe Trekker…. Haha!
14. IS JAY LENO FUNNY?
i don't watch his show.
15. CAN YOU SWIM?
Yes.
16. HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOVIE "DONNIE DARKO"?
I have and I don’t remember if I finished it.
17. DO YOU GIVE A DAMN ABOUT THE OZONE?
Yes I do.
18. HOW MANY LICKS DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO THE CENTER OF A TOOSTIE POP?
Wouldn’t know nor care.
19. CAN YOU SING THE ALPHABET BACKWARDS?
Tell me, what sort of questionnaire is this?????
20. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON AN AIRPLANE?
Yes.
21. ARE YOU AN ONLY CHILD?
Nope.
22. DO YOU PREFER ELECTRIC OR MANUAL PENCIL SHARPENERS?
I like the manual one. Hehe!
23. WHAT'S YOUR STAND ON HUNTING?
None.
24. IS MARRIAGE IN YOUR FUTURE?
I would think so.
26. WHAT ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO?
Prissy people. Man or woman.
27. WHAt WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Chicken.
28. IS TUPAC STILL ALIVE?
Nope.
29. DO YOU CRY AT WEDDINGS?
Nope.
30. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS?
Sunny side up
31. ARE BLONDES DUMB?
This is not good. Am really wasting my time here am I? hahaha!
32. WHERE DOES THE OTHER SOCK END UP?
Huh? Seems like am really wasting my time, or yours with this.
33. WHAT TIME IS IT?
To finish replying to this silly questionnaire. Hahaha!
34. DO YOU HAVE A NICKNAME?
Well yeah…
35. IS MCDONALD'S DISGUSTING?
No.
36. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE IN A CAR?
Yesterday.
37. DO YOU PREFER BATHS OR SHOWERS?
Shower.
38. IS SANTA CLAUS REAL?
Yes. :P
39. ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
Sometimes. :P
40. WHAT ARE YOU ADDICTED TO?
Music. Books. Travel. Photos. Magnolia Chocolait drink. Smint mints. Granny Goose tortillas. Bad Badtz Maru. Spain.
41. CRUNCHY OR CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER?
Crunchy!!!
42. CAN YOU CRACK YOUR NECK?
No.
43. HAVE YOU EVER RIDDEN IN AN AMBULANCE?
No.
44. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BRUSHED YOUR TEETH TODAY?
Once.
45. IS DRUG FREE THE WAY TO BE?
Yup.
46. ARE YOU A HEAVY SLEEPER?
Yes. I sleep in on weekends til noon. Whole afternoon if I had a late night out or just came back from an out of town trip. :P
47. WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR EYES?
dark brown
48. HOW DO YOU SNEEZE?
How does anyone sneeze? Duh. Hahaha!
49. DO YOU LIKE YOUR LIFE?
At the moment, yes.
50. WHO'S BETTER: STONE COLD OR THE ROCK?
This is so 90s?
51. ARE YOU PSYCHIC?
No. Are you? :P
52. HAVE YOU READ "CATCHER IN THE RYE"?
Nope.
53. DO YOU PLAY ANY INSTRUMENTS?
All my siblings had music lessons except poor little me.
54. CAN YOU SNOWBOARD?
Haven’t tried.
55. DO YOU LIKE CAMPING?
I like the idea: bonfires, stories, just chilling out… and unless you got a tent big enough for me to walk around in and not have to crouch, then no. hihi!
56. DO U SNORT WHEN U LAUGH?
Nope.
57. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?
No.
QUESTIONNAIRE 2
1.Last place you've been to:
- central business district
2. You are:
- someone I’d like to think who works hard and plays hard.
3. They say you are:
- ask them.
4. Yesterday:
- I spent the whole day at work and then hanging out with colleagues.
5. Last person who texted you?
- a friend
6. Last person you called?
- someone at work
7. Last name in your received calls?
- a friend’s
8. How old are you?
-
9. What music is playing?
- Desde que Despierto by Juanes (iTunes)
10. last drink you had?
- coffee
11. Last thing you bought for yourself:
- a fiction set in Madrid
12. You want to:
- go on vaca for a week at least maybe next year.
13. You really like:
- to finish this
14. You have a crush on:
- many people… jk!!
15. You really hate:
- the last Star Wars film, actually all the Star Wars films after the first three
16. Who is the last person you talked to online?
- a buddy in Brazil
- HAVE YOU EVER -
1. got wasted?
- sort of
2. had ur heart broken?
- mmmmmmm
3. cried when someone died?
- no. Was too young when grandparents passed away. And have no loved ones who've died since...
4. broken a bone?
- luckily, no
5. cried in school?
- I don’t recall.
- WHO'S -
1. your good luck charm?
- family and friends.
2. person u hate most?
- mmmmmmm
3. makes u laugh d most?
- friends, dad…
4. makes u smile?
- friends, pet dogs
- SO -
1. do you get jealous easily?
- if right in front of me, yes, I think so… haha.
2. what have u been doing these past few days?
- working my a_ _ off..
3. what are you thinking about now?
- that this questionnaire will be over soon….
4. what did you do last night?
- hang out with buddies, go online, read, sleep
5. what did you last say to a friend last night?
- take care, have a nice weekend and see you..
6. when will you get married?
- when am good and ready. :P
7. When did u last receive a gift?
- about two weeks ago
8. when did you last drink alcoholic beverages?
- 3 weeks ago.. blue margarita.
9. what was your greatest bet ever made?
- none
10. is all fair in life?
- yes, think so.
11. most romantic words?
- too many to mention.. jk!!
12. would you give up your career for love?
- will see…
QUESTIONNAIRE 3
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
- I need a moisturiser.
2. How much cash do you have on you?
- 2.1k ++
3. What's a word that rhymes with "TEST"?
- rest
4. Favorite planet
- earth.
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell?
- my dad’s
6. What's your favorite text you still have saved on your phone?
- a funny new year's greeting
7. What shirt are you wearing?
- striped cotton one for home.
8. Do you "label" yourself?
- Smint freak
9. Name the brand of your shoes you're currently wearing?
- not wearing any
10. Bright or dark room?
- bright
11. What were you doing at midnight last night?
- coming home after hanging out with buddies
12. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?
- ei, girl, thanks..
13. Where is your nearest 7-11?
- a ride away from my house, near the village gates/guardhouse
14. What's a saying that you say a lot?
- sweet.. cool.. duh.. syettt.. fuck.. haha!..
15.Who told you they loved you last?
- secret.. hahaha.
16. Last furry thing you touched?
- my pet dogs
17. How many drugs have you done in the past three days?
- how boring
18. Favorite age you have been so far?
- None.
19. Your worst enemy?
- Myself and my doubts.
20. What is your current desktop picture?
- at home, one of the photos I took of some colorful structures in Venice, Italy
- at work, a friend’s photo of early morning on some highway in the mountains on his way to work, in Italy.
21. What was the last thing you said to someone?
- Did you see where I left my cellphone?
22. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to change a major regret?
- no regrets.. so a million bucks wins. :P
23. Do you like someone?
- Yes. Enough said. :P
QUESTIONNAIRE 4
How do you like your eggs?
sunny side up
How do you take your coffee/tea?
COFFEE: with milk, cream or and sugar.. no whipped cream.
TEA: with sugar or honey
Favorite breakfast foods:
continental
or greasy food that's bad for you but yummy!!
Peanut butter:
Yessireee
What kind of dressing on your salad?
vinaigrette
Coke or Pepsi?
Coke... Pepsi when am feeling rebellious. :P
You’re feeling lazy. What do you make?
nothing.. means am not hungry either...
You’re feeling really lazy. What kind of pizza do you order?
any with pineapples or mushroom in it.
You feel like cooking. What do you make?
Pasta
Do any foods bring back good memories?
Yes..
Burger and fries from Cajun which used to be at the Food Choices at Glorietta. With the pesto dip. Friends and I used to order this whenever we watched movies at Glorietta (pre-Greenbelt 3 days....)
Streetfood: fishballs, peanuts, bean curd/taho.
Do any foods bring back bad memories?
Nope
Do any foods remind you of someone?
yes...
Is there a food you refuse to eat?
Liver, paksiw
Is there a food that you hated as a child but now love?
yes.. ampalaya
Is there a food that you loved as a child but now hate?
none really
Favorite fruit & vegetable:
FRUIT: strawberries, grapes, coconut
VEGETABLE: most veggies except cabbage and eggplant
Favorite junk food:
Granny Goose Tortillas.. Nachos.. Panalo. :P
Favorite between meal snack:
None.
Do you have any weird food habits:
None I think.. I don't like to eat the gooey fat in pork or fish. I like my chicken dry.
How spicy do you order Indian/Thai?
Not too spicy. But can always try anything once.
Favorite dessert?
Chocolate cake. Leche Flan. Fruit Salad. Coco pandan. Enough said.
The perfect nightcap?
tea
QUESTIONNAIRE 1
1. DO YOU SNORE?
Wouldn’t know really. Unless I asked someone who was around while I was asleep. Hehe.
2. ARE YOU A LOVER OR A FIGHTER?
Both. :P
3.WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR?
The deep. Dark waters.
4. AS A KID, WERE YOU A LEGO MANIAC?
Nope. More like a Barbie-doll girl and playing with little houses or scale models of it.
5. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF "REALITY" TV?
I enjoy watching Amazing Race; and Simon Cowell being tortured by candidates in American Idol. Hahaha!
6. DO YOU CHEW ON YOUR STRAWS?
Nope.
7. WERE YOU A CUTE BABY?
I don’t think so. I had very little hair. I was one ugly baby. :P
8. IS THE SINGLE LIFE FOR YOU?
It’s for anyone really, until they meet the person who would drive them crazy.
9. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR KEYBOARD?
White on my Mac notebook at home, black for my IBM for work.
10. DO YOU SING IN THE SHOWER?
Nope. Too tired, sleepy or disoriented. :P
11. HAVE YOU EVER BUNGEE JUMPED?
No.
12. ANY SECRET TALENTS?
None.
13. WHAT'S YOUR IDEAL VACATION SPOT?
In the Philippines: undeveloped beach in Panglao, Bohol or any other island in the Philippines. The less tourists, the better.
Would like to see the following though:
- Transvaal in South Africa
- Rio in Brazil
- Chile
- the Grand Canyon during winter
- Himalayas
- St. Petersburg
- somewhere where I’ll see the northern lights and get to take pics of them
- the rest of the natural world.
Calling Lonely Planet/Globe Trekker…. Haha!
14. IS JAY LENO FUNNY?
i don't watch his show.
15. CAN YOU SWIM?
Yes.
16. HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOVIE "DONNIE DARKO"?
I have and I don’t remember if I finished it.
17. DO YOU GIVE A DAMN ABOUT THE OZONE?
Yes I do.
18. HOW MANY LICKS DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO THE CENTER OF A TOOSTIE POP?
Wouldn’t know nor care.
19. CAN YOU SING THE ALPHABET BACKWARDS?
Tell me, what sort of questionnaire is this?????
20. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON AN AIRPLANE?
Yes.
21. ARE YOU AN ONLY CHILD?
Nope.
22. DO YOU PREFER ELECTRIC OR MANUAL PENCIL SHARPENERS?
I like the manual one. Hehe!
23. WHAT'S YOUR STAND ON HUNTING?
None.
24. IS MARRIAGE IN YOUR FUTURE?
I would think so.
26. WHAT ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO?
Prissy people. Man or woman.
27. WHAt WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Chicken.
28. IS TUPAC STILL ALIVE?
Nope.
29. DO YOU CRY AT WEDDINGS?
Nope.
30. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS?
Sunny side up
31. ARE BLONDES DUMB?
This is not good. Am really wasting my time here am I? hahaha!
32. WHERE DOES THE OTHER SOCK END UP?
Huh? Seems like am really wasting my time, or yours with this.
33. WHAT TIME IS IT?
To finish replying to this silly questionnaire. Hahaha!
34. DO YOU HAVE A NICKNAME?
Well yeah…
35. IS MCDONALD'S DISGUSTING?
No.
36. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE IN A CAR?
Yesterday.
37. DO YOU PREFER BATHS OR SHOWERS?
Shower.
38. IS SANTA CLAUS REAL?
Yes. :P
39. ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
Sometimes. :P
40. WHAT ARE YOU ADDICTED TO?
Music. Books. Travel. Photos. Magnolia Chocolait drink. Smint mints. Granny Goose tortillas. Bad Badtz Maru. Spain.
41. CRUNCHY OR CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER?
Crunchy!!!
42. CAN YOU CRACK YOUR NECK?
No.
43. HAVE YOU EVER RIDDEN IN AN AMBULANCE?
No.
44. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BRUSHED YOUR TEETH TODAY?
Once.
45. IS DRUG FREE THE WAY TO BE?
Yup.
46. ARE YOU A HEAVY SLEEPER?
Yes. I sleep in on weekends til noon. Whole afternoon if I had a late night out or just came back from an out of town trip. :P
47. WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR EYES?
dark brown
48. HOW DO YOU SNEEZE?
How does anyone sneeze? Duh. Hahaha!
49. DO YOU LIKE YOUR LIFE?
At the moment, yes.
50. WHO'S BETTER: STONE COLD OR THE ROCK?
This is so 90s?
51. ARE YOU PSYCHIC?
No. Are you? :P
52. HAVE YOU READ "CATCHER IN THE RYE"?
Nope.
53. DO YOU PLAY ANY INSTRUMENTS?
All my siblings had music lessons except poor little me.
54. CAN YOU SNOWBOARD?
Haven’t tried.
55. DO YOU LIKE CAMPING?
I like the idea: bonfires, stories, just chilling out… and unless you got a tent big enough for me to walk around in and not have to crouch, then no. hihi!
56. DO U SNORT WHEN U LAUGH?
Nope.
57. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?
No.
QUESTIONNAIRE 2
1.Last place you've been to:
- central business district
2. You are:
- someone I’d like to think who works hard and plays hard.
3. They say you are:
- ask them.
4. Yesterday:
- I spent the whole day at work and then hanging out with colleagues.
5. Last person who texted you?
- a friend
6. Last person you called?
- someone at work
7. Last name in your received calls?
- a friend’s
8. How old are you?
-
9. What music is playing?
- Desde que Despierto by Juanes (iTunes)
10. last drink you had?
- coffee
11. Last thing you bought for yourself:
- a fiction set in Madrid
12. You want to:
- go on vaca for a week at least maybe next year.
13. You really like:
- to finish this
14. You have a crush on:
- many people… jk!!
15. You really hate:
- the last Star Wars film, actually all the Star Wars films after the first three
16. Who is the last person you talked to online?
- a buddy in Brazil
- HAVE YOU EVER -
1. got wasted?
- sort of
2. had ur heart broken?
- mmmmmmm
3. cried when someone died?
- no. Was too young when grandparents passed away. And have no loved ones who've died since...
4. broken a bone?
- luckily, no
5. cried in school?
- I don’t recall.
- WHO'S -
1. your good luck charm?
- family and friends.
2. person u hate most?
- mmmmmmm
3. makes u laugh d most?
- friends, dad…
4. makes u smile?
- friends, pet dogs
- SO -
1. do you get jealous easily?
- if right in front of me, yes, I think so… haha.
2. what have u been doing these past few days?
- working my a_ _ off..
3. what are you thinking about now?
- that this questionnaire will be over soon….
4. what did you do last night?
- hang out with buddies, go online, read, sleep
5. what did you last say to a friend last night?
- take care, have a nice weekend and see you..
6. when will you get married?
- when am good and ready. :P
7. When did u last receive a gift?
- about two weeks ago
8. when did you last drink alcoholic beverages?
- 3 weeks ago.. blue margarita.
9. what was your greatest bet ever made?
- none
10. is all fair in life?
- yes, think so.
11. most romantic words?
- too many to mention.. jk!!
12. would you give up your career for love?
- will see…
QUESTIONNAIRE 3
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
- I need a moisturiser.
2. How much cash do you have on you?
- 2.1k ++
3. What's a word that rhymes with "TEST"?
- rest
4. Favorite planet
- earth.
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell?
- my dad’s
6. What's your favorite text you still have saved on your phone?
- a funny new year's greeting
7. What shirt are you wearing?
- striped cotton one for home.
8. Do you "label" yourself?
- Smint freak
9. Name the brand of your shoes you're currently wearing?
- not wearing any
10. Bright or dark room?
- bright
11. What were you doing at midnight last night?
- coming home after hanging out with buddies
12. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?
- ei, girl, thanks..
13. Where is your nearest 7-11?
- a ride away from my house, near the village gates/guardhouse
14. What's a saying that you say a lot?
- sweet.. cool.. duh.. syettt.. fuck.. haha!..
15.Who told you they loved you last?
- secret.. hahaha.
16. Last furry thing you touched?
- my pet dogs
17. How many drugs have you done in the past three days?
- how boring
18. Favorite age you have been so far?
- None.
19. Your worst enemy?
- Myself and my doubts.
20. What is your current desktop picture?
- at home, one of the photos I took of some colorful structures in Venice, Italy
- at work, a friend’s photo of early morning on some highway in the mountains on his way to work, in Italy.
21. What was the last thing you said to someone?
- Did you see where I left my cellphone?
22. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to change a major regret?
- no regrets.. so a million bucks wins. :P
23. Do you like someone?
- Yes. Enough said. :P
QUESTIONNAIRE 4
How do you like your eggs?
sunny side up
How do you take your coffee/tea?
COFFEE: with milk, cream or and sugar.. no whipped cream.
TEA: with sugar or honey
Favorite breakfast foods:
continental
or greasy food that's bad for you but yummy!!
Peanut butter:
Yessireee
What kind of dressing on your salad?
vinaigrette
Coke or Pepsi?
Coke... Pepsi when am feeling rebellious. :P
You’re feeling lazy. What do you make?
nothing.. means am not hungry either...
You’re feeling really lazy. What kind of pizza do you order?
any with pineapples or mushroom in it.
You feel like cooking. What do you make?
Pasta
Do any foods bring back good memories?
Yes..
Burger and fries from Cajun which used to be at the Food Choices at Glorietta. With the pesto dip. Friends and I used to order this whenever we watched movies at Glorietta (pre-Greenbelt 3 days....)
Streetfood: fishballs, peanuts, bean curd/taho.
Do any foods bring back bad memories?
Nope
Do any foods remind you of someone?
yes...
Is there a food you refuse to eat?
Liver, paksiw
Is there a food that you hated as a child but now love?
yes.. ampalaya
Is there a food that you loved as a child but now hate?
none really
Favorite fruit & vegetable:
FRUIT: strawberries, grapes, coconut
VEGETABLE: most veggies except cabbage and eggplant
Favorite junk food:
Granny Goose Tortillas.. Nachos.. Panalo. :P
Favorite between meal snack:
None.
Do you have any weird food habits:
None I think.. I don't like to eat the gooey fat in pork or fish. I like my chicken dry.
How spicy do you order Indian/Thai?
Not too spicy. But can always try anything once.
Favorite dessert?
Chocolate cake. Leche Flan. Fruit Salad. Coco pandan. Enough said.
The perfect nightcap?
tea
Bored...
Feeling bored today. So here's an equally boring blog entry.. haha!
Maybe one day, I'd.....
- move to Spain.
- get my own place near, or at Serendra.. :P
- get my own place somewhere far but near the sea, in Bohol
- have a hammock hanging at our garden at home
- have my own nifty little SUV
I know that..
- am not cut out to do call center work
- I don’t mind being a barista at a coffee shop. :P
- I don't really enjoy wearing jeans all the time or everyday.
I love..
- being by the sea, watching it or listening to it
- animals, especially dogs, dolphins, birds and even hamsters
- running, walking and swimming
- travel
- photography
- trains
- culture
- hanging out with friends
- spending time at home
- music
- dance
- my blog
- to try new things even once
- Magnolia Chocolait drink
- cocktails or wine, not beer
- C2 apple green tea
- apple juice
- pineapple juice
- the coconut served by the locals at Pamilacan Island in Bohol
- sea and stars
- Via Appia Antica outside Rome
- old Granada in Spain
- Galicia, Spain
- the road trip to Portugal from Galicia; actually, any road trips.. hehe..
- Florence, italy
- Gypsy Kings
- Juanes
Maybe one day, I'd.....
- move to Spain.
- get my own place near, or at Serendra.. :P
- get my own place somewhere far but near the sea, in Bohol
- have a hammock hanging at our garden at home
- have my own nifty little SUV
I know that..
- am not cut out to do call center work
- I don’t mind being a barista at a coffee shop. :P
- I don't really enjoy wearing jeans all the time or everyday.
I love..
- being by the sea, watching it or listening to it
- animals, especially dogs, dolphins, birds and even hamsters
- running, walking and swimming
- travel
- photography
- trains
- culture
- hanging out with friends
- spending time at home
- music
- dance
- my blog
- to try new things even once
- Magnolia Chocolait drink
- cocktails or wine, not beer
- C2 apple green tea
- apple juice
- pineapple juice
- the coconut served by the locals at Pamilacan Island in Bohol
- sea and stars
- Via Appia Antica outside Rome
- old Granada in Spain
- Galicia, Spain
- the road trip to Portugal from Galicia; actually, any road trips.. hehe..
- Florence, italy
- Gypsy Kings
- Juanes
28 January 2007
Things to be Thankful For 2
1. Family and friends
Some people come and go, but these ones never do. =) No matter how you sometimes get annoyed by them or irritated by them, etc, in the end, they'll always be the ones who'll be around for you whether or not you want them to.
I am thankful that I have these people who encourage me or knock some sense into my head even when I least expect it (you guys know who you are..); who helped me find my first flat when I needed one fast; who's up for dinner, drinks or a movie at the drop of a hat; who keep me sane when things are just getting crazy; who make me laugh and appreciate my day even while they're far away; who make me miss them and our times together and thus appreciate life more; who remind me even indirectly that God always is looking after me and to everything there's a reason; who make me learn from them just by being their sweet, bitchy, honest, funny, crazy, outgoing, quiet, singing, dancing, partying, sleeping selves, etc.. haha. And my dad for looking after me especially while my mom is away.
2. a good job
- where my interests lie, am challenged, and that makes me grow but at the same time pays the bills, and other extras besides, hihi!; where colleagues are very professional and yet know when to let their hair down and have fun
3. weekends
- when am free to do what I want or just rest at home
4. my pets Whitey and Basti
- who help me de-stress just by always welcoming me when I get home, by being sweet, and letting me stroke their pretty little heads (though Basti's might not be that little anymore sooner or later) haha.
5. having had the chance to go to Santiago de Compostela and the Vatican
6. people I met during my travels: strangers and non-strangers (especially in Madrid, Barcelona, A Coruna, Lisboa, and Rome), who assisted me, accompanied me, looked out for me, shared with me, spent time exchanging stories with me, etc.. This is one of those times when you really believe that there really are angels in this world. hehe!
7. that am still healthy
Some people come and go, but these ones never do. =) No matter how you sometimes get annoyed by them or irritated by them, etc, in the end, they'll always be the ones who'll be around for you whether or not you want them to.
I am thankful that I have these people who encourage me or knock some sense into my head even when I least expect it (you guys know who you are..); who helped me find my first flat when I needed one fast; who's up for dinner, drinks or a movie at the drop of a hat; who keep me sane when things are just getting crazy; who make me laugh and appreciate my day even while they're far away; who make me miss them and our times together and thus appreciate life more; who remind me even indirectly that God always is looking after me and to everything there's a reason; who make me learn from them just by being their sweet, bitchy, honest, funny, crazy, outgoing, quiet, singing, dancing, partying, sleeping selves, etc.. haha. And my dad for looking after me especially while my mom is away.
2. a good job
- where my interests lie, am challenged, and that makes me grow but at the same time pays the bills, and other extras besides, hihi!; where colleagues are very professional and yet know when to let their hair down and have fun
3. weekends
- when am free to do what I want or just rest at home
4. my pets Whitey and Basti
- who help me de-stress just by always welcoming me when I get home, by being sweet, and letting me stroke their pretty little heads (though Basti's might not be that little anymore sooner or later) haha.
5. having had the chance to go to Santiago de Compostela and the Vatican
6. people I met during my travels: strangers and non-strangers (especially in Madrid, Barcelona, A Coruna, Lisboa, and Rome), who assisted me, accompanied me, looked out for me, shared with me, spent time exchanging stories with me, etc.. This is one of those times when you really believe that there really are angels in this world. hehe!
7. that am still healthy
Book Update
I don't think I'll finish reading The Fountainhead anymore. Have no interest in finishing it or even picking up the book and continue where I left off... Anybody wanna buy it from me? hehe! :D
Got a new book though, Thomas Friedman's "The World is Flat: a brief history of the 21st century". It's a bestselling business book by a Pulitzer-Prize winning author who also happens to be a veteran journalist writing a column/s for the New York Times. It's the sort of book you'd find in the economics section at the bookseller's. Our Europe practice director in Paris recommended it. He said that things are happening in Asia and if you're not part of it, you'll be like left behind. And that it helps explain the direction our office/organization is going... Hmmmm....
Then with The Historian book by Elizabeth Kostova that I got last year, in English: well, as I was rummaging through my Europe stuff, I found this promotional bookmark with Spanish words in it which I got from Casa de Libros in Madrid and saw that it was for The Historian book. But of course, in the bookmark in black with some gothic design, it read "La Historiada por Elizabeth Kostova". Cool.
I still have several books I haven't started reading yet. :( But I think I'll start with the latest one "The World is Flat". Am sure it beats reading The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand anytime. hehe.
Got a new book though, Thomas Friedman's "The World is Flat: a brief history of the 21st century". It's a bestselling business book by a Pulitzer-Prize winning author who also happens to be a veteran journalist writing a column/s for the New York Times. It's the sort of book you'd find in the economics section at the bookseller's. Our Europe practice director in Paris recommended it. He said that things are happening in Asia and if you're not part of it, you'll be like left behind. And that it helps explain the direction our office/organization is going... Hmmmm....
Then with The Historian book by Elizabeth Kostova that I got last year, in English: well, as I was rummaging through my Europe stuff, I found this promotional bookmark with Spanish words in it which I got from Casa de Libros in Madrid and saw that it was for The Historian book. But of course, in the bookmark in black with some gothic design, it read "La Historiada por Elizabeth Kostova". Cool.
I still have several books I haven't started reading yet. :( But I think I'll start with the latest one "The World is Flat". Am sure it beats reading The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand anytime. hehe.
21 January 2007
Updates
Finally posted links to my other photoblogs at the links section on the right. These other photoblogs are:
- Europe photoblog
- Spain photoblog
- Madrid photoblog
I am not even done with all of the above yet, and still have some more to create, for Italy, France and Portugal and other cities in Spain. Arrgghh... Not sure if I can ever get to start those at all even.
- Europe photoblog
- Spain photoblog
- Madrid photoblog
I am not even done with all of the above yet, and still have some more to create, for Italy, France and Portugal and other cities in Spain. Arrgghh... Not sure if I can ever get to start those at all even.
Things You Won't Read or See in My Blog
In this blog, you won't know much details regarding my private/personal life, and that includes:
- my full name
- full names of family
- full names of friends
- full names of other people I know
- lots of photos of family
- lots of photos of friends
- photos of other people except if they're celebrity
- the names of places where I worked/work
- the full names of colleagues and ex-colleagues
- because I like to keep things simple
- because I want to avoid headaches
- because I like keeping my private life just that, private
- because I am not narcissistic enough to want all and sundry to know everything about insignificant 'ol me
- because I respect the privacy of my family, friends and others I know (even when they don't ask for it. It's already by default.)
- because I want to avoid any hate mail
- because I don't want to regret or be embarrassed about having talked here about or posted photos of things I shouldn't have, and for public consumption, in the first place
- because I don't like for snoopy people who aren't my family or real friends -- with unfavorable hidden agendas -- to know more than am comfortable to let on
20 January 2007
Basti
Got a new pet, a puppy of akita breed. Not exactly sure about the breed but that's what it's called.
I suggested naming him Hershey, for his color. But my dad and my brother immediately reacted and said it's a girl's name. haha! Puppy is a male one. And my brother thought to name him Battista, after this wrestler. Since this puppy is going to grow very big, the name has to fit him. Lol! We call him Basti for short.
Basti at the backyard
He's nice and friendly. When he arrived, he and our other pet Whitey (a siberian husky/cocker spaniel mix) hit it off well right away. They started playing as soon as Basti arrived and they got near each other. I hope he'd be just as friendly when he grows into this big old adult akita dog. hehe.
I suggested naming him Hershey, for his color. But my dad and my brother immediately reacted and said it's a girl's name. haha! Puppy is a male one. And my brother thought to name him Battista, after this wrestler. Since this puppy is going to grow very big, the name has to fit him. Lol! We call him Basti for short.
Basti at the backyardBooks I Just Read
Currently reading The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. It's kind of boring. Must be because of the setting, or the dialogue itself. With characters so pretentious. Am in the middle of it.
And I just finished reading The Purity of Blood by Arturo Perez-Reverte. That was more interesting and enjoyable to read. I had not realised that the Plaza Mayor that I went to several times in Madrid used to be where the Spanish Inquisition held their auto-da-fe where they hung or burned their so-called heretics at the stake with the presence of the king and queen of Spain. It's quite horrid really. I can't imagine being in a society like that now. hehe.
But as to the Fountainhead, it's the sort of book where I want reading it to be over and done with. Fast. It can't be soon enough.
And I just finished reading The Purity of Blood by Arturo Perez-Reverte. That was more interesting and enjoyable to read. I had not realised that the Plaza Mayor that I went to several times in Madrid used to be where the Spanish Inquisition held their auto-da-fe where they hung or burned their so-called heretics at the stake with the presence of the king and queen of Spain. It's quite horrid really. I can't imagine being in a society like that now. hehe.
But as to the Fountainhead, it's the sort of book where I want reading it to be over and done with. Fast. It can't be soon enough.
23 December 2006
Christmas Pics
Cool Christmas trees near my office. Photo by my Aussie colleague, Mike E. :)
This interior of a cab (above) I found quite funny as I got in the cab on the way to work one morning this December. These six cute little santas, swaying and bobbing over the cab's dashboard. I almost laughed out loud upon seeing them as I seated myself.Office Decor:
office decor 1: dog over my computer monitor
office decor 2: upside-down bear
office decor 3: funny-looking little stuffed toy15 October 2006
Ian Wright's Paintings on My Door
poster with Ian Wright's autographScenes Outside the Window
Here are a couple of photos taken during the course of a month-long training I underwent at work. Training was by people of different nationalities. And the shots are of scenes outside the window taken during breaks... hehe!
rainy day
my ride, just landed on the helidpad,
come to pick me up (as if... hehe!), rotors spinning...
Hey, wait... It just left me! haha! :P
building maintenance...
And like in the Pepsi TV ad: Don't worry, there's no sugar...
sun, light, behind the clouds, behind the window shade
rainy day
my ride, just landed on the helidpad,come to pick me up (as if... hehe!), rotors spinning...
Hey, wait... It just left me! haha! :P
building maintenance... And like in the Pepsi TV ad: Don't worry, there's no sugar...
sun, light, behind the clouds, behind the window shade07 October 2006
Books
Got the following books on my shelf, still unread:
- The Purity of Blood/Arturo Perez-Reverte
- The Seville Communion/Arturo Perez-Reverte
- The Historian/Elizabeth Kostova
- The Fountainhead/Ayn Rand
- 5th Harry Potter book/J.K. Rowling
- The Name of the Rose/Umberto Eco
Last Books I Read:
- Captain Alatriste/Arturo Perez-Reverte
- Queen of the South/Arturo Perez-Reverte
- Nautical Chart/Arturo Perez-Reverte
- The Purity of Blood/Arturo Perez-Reverte
- The Seville Communion/Arturo Perez-Reverte
- The Historian/Elizabeth Kostova
- The Fountainhead/Ayn Rand
- 5th Harry Potter book/J.K. Rowling
- The Name of the Rose/Umberto Eco
Last Books I Read:
- Captain Alatriste/Arturo Perez-Reverte
- Queen of the South/Arturo Perez-Reverte
- Nautical Chart/Arturo Perez-Reverte
04 October 2006
My Spain Photo Badges
The following are photo badges of pics I took in Spain. All are found in 3 corresponding flickr.com sites I created for each.
1. Madrid, Avila, Toledo, and Galicia (A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela)
2. Barcelona
Shots of Antoni Gaudi architecture (Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell), Las Ramblas, etc..
3. La Alhambra in Granada
Shots of La Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
1. Madrid, Avila, Toledo, and Galicia (A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela)
2. Barcelona
Shots of Antoni Gaudi architecture (Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell), Las Ramblas, etc..
3. La Alhambra in Granada
Shots of La Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
My Flickr.com Badge of Philippine Photos
Here's a badge of my pics of the Philippines in flickr.com.
The shots are a combination of urban and miscellaneous pics, and scenes from trips out of town to the beaches/islands/resorts (Bohol, Puerto Galera in Mindoro, Coron in Palawan and Boracay), colonial churches, the Banawe Rice Terraces, and other regions of the Philippines.
The shots are a combination of urban and miscellaneous pics, and scenes from trips out of town to the beaches/islands/resorts (Bohol, Puerto Galera in Mindoro, Coron in Palawan and Boracay), colonial churches, the Banawe Rice Terraces, and other regions of the Philippines.
30 September 2006
This is What Extreme Boredom Can Do
Storm made a virtual disaster out of Manila for some days now since the 28th, a Thursday. No power at home 'til this morning (Saturday). Nada. Zip. Ergo, nothing much else to do.
But what did I do that first night of the storm with no power? Took some pics of the lighted candle on the dining table of course. :P
normal shot in macro
used negative effect setting on my Sony
Ericsson mobile phone camera for this one. Nice!
So there was no work last 28th 'cause of the storm. But had to do some reviews in the afternoon, for work, while there was still light. Saw and heard the wind and rains lashing outside my house... out on the street... whipping the trees bad on the lot beside my neighbor's...
Next day Friday, got back to the office. And saw the aftermath of the storm on the way to work. Lots of felled and uprooted trees being cleared from the roads; some big ones too at the central business district.
And learned from my Swedish colleague that he saw the roof of the parking lot across our office building hit the glass walls of our building's lobby as he went down there to get a cab going back to his hotel. Freaky. hehe! And my teammate who was supposed to fly out to Europe last Thursday evening had her flight postponed to Friday.
Then, since the Swedish colleague is going back home to Shanghai today Saturday, we went out to lunch. But lunch was a rather awful experience 'cause the restaurants we preferred were closed, and the ones that were opened, had no AC, and only had pasta available from their menu. Bummer! So in the evening, we dined at a Japanese restaurant at Greenbelt. Streets were quite dark going there. Heavy traffic too. But, we were glad that Greenbelt had AC. And we finished the stormy weekend with great dinner and drinks and pics too (which I can't post here for privacy reasons... sorry! :P). Seems no storm can stop us from getting a bit of a good thing out of it.
It was really dark on the ride home. Practically no lights on the streets and major thoroughfares except for those from the headlights of motor vehicles. And it was raining a little too. Good that there were no floods though. Now that would be hell. Hehe!
But what did I do that first night of the storm with no power? Took some pics of the lighted candle on the dining table of course. :P
normal shot in macro
used negative effect setting on my SonyEricsson mobile phone camera for this one. Nice!
Next day Friday, got back to the office. And saw the aftermath of the storm on the way to work. Lots of felled and uprooted trees being cleared from the roads; some big ones too at the central business district.
And learned from my Swedish colleague that he saw the roof of the parking lot across our office building hit the glass walls of our building's lobby as he went down there to get a cab going back to his hotel. Freaky. hehe! And my teammate who was supposed to fly out to Europe last Thursday evening had her flight postponed to Friday.
Then, since the Swedish colleague is going back home to Shanghai today Saturday, we went out to lunch. But lunch was a rather awful experience 'cause the restaurants we preferred were closed, and the ones that were opened, had no AC, and only had pasta available from their menu. Bummer! So in the evening, we dined at a Japanese restaurant at Greenbelt. Streets were quite dark going there. Heavy traffic too. But, we were glad that Greenbelt had AC. And we finished the stormy weekend with great dinner and drinks and pics too (which I can't post here for privacy reasons... sorry! :P). Seems no storm can stop us from getting a bit of a good thing out of it.
It was really dark on the ride home. Practically no lights on the streets and major thoroughfares except for those from the headlights of motor vehicles. And it was raining a little too. Good that there were no floods though. Now that would be hell. Hehe!
26 August 2006
Ahora
Right now:
- am downloading another mp3 file (I love Limewire, haha)
- it's raining very hard
- am listening to Juanes off my iTunes
- am uploading some pics I shot in Barcelona to my Flickr site
- am reading a friend's blog
- am thinking of getting my own domain for this photoblog
- it's taking forever to batch upload the Barcelona photos
- am thinking if I should still subscribe for a DSL or faster Internet connection considering that my job might have me work overseas for months at a time before the year ends (hence, such an account might be virtually unused for months too)
- I just finished reading Arturo Perez-Reverte's La Reina del Sur/Queen of the South
- am about to have dinner
Ciao!
- am downloading another mp3 file (I love Limewire, haha)
- it's raining very hard
- am listening to Juanes off my iTunes
- am uploading some pics I shot in Barcelona to my Flickr site
- am reading a friend's blog
- am thinking of getting my own domain for this photoblog
- it's taking forever to batch upload the Barcelona photos
- am thinking if I should still subscribe for a DSL or faster Internet connection considering that my job might have me work overseas for months at a time before the year ends (hence, such an account might be virtually unused for months too)
- I just finished reading Arturo Perez-Reverte's La Reina del Sur/Queen of the South
- am about to have dinner
Ciao!
19 August 2006
Restaurant Interiors and Lights
Inside a newly-opened restaurant across my old office in 2005...
lights hanging over the ceiling
what's on the table
wall and light
lights hanging over the ceiling
what's on the table
wall and light
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