On tolerance and stuff
Ok, so I have a lot of hangups. I am a bit more uptight than before. It’s kinda like I am my sort of “manang” self again. But not really. I realize all the more that I don’t have a high tolerance when it comes to certain kinds of people. I don’t even really socialize with such people often but I still have a certain bias against them for one reason or another.
I am not sure if being exposed to them more often will help me get over it. Or get me used to their presence. I know I could just always ignore them but it’s not easy when I hear them speak or whatever it is they’re doing.
Oh and if you have tips on building tolerance, send them my way. I surely need them.
Year 2011 - in terms of awesome goodness
My sister’s birthday was fun even if we were just at home. I baked some goods and her request was cream cheese brownies. I kinda failed but she ate them anyway. AD gave us a visit and we were glad for it. She’s so sweet to us. Sometimes I feel spoiled hahaha.
Feb 2011
My birthday was fun XDDD We went to Binondo and ate at Wan Chai. It was KKB but I brought home-made cupcakes. And Valentine’s Day was pretty special too. JM and I went out for lunch in our favorite place: Twenty One Plates. We then went to Serenitea where I started crocheting my birthday gift to a friend, and in the evening we watched a play where his friends were part of.
March 2011
This was a cake month. Lol. My sister and I made two birthday cakes. One was for Josh who loved Sponge Bob Squarepants so we made him a chocolate cake with fondant as decoration. It was pretty cool :) And mom’s birthday was a week after and we made her one too. But something more feminine so it was a white cake with store bought icing flowers.
I think I met Madz around this time. Madz is a very talented girl and a great cosplayer. She even has a pretty pretty doll named Alice.
April 2011
Glenn and Shane visited Manila :) We even had a family day of sorts hahaha. It was a day of bonding with them, Chelle, Josh, JP and his siblings, Martin and Renee. It was a great day! Too bad JM was out of town that day but at least Glenn and Shane were around for a week. :)
And Glenn was there when we went to Punta Fuego for our summer outing. It was me and my ‘siblings’ who shared the room with JM so all that time we had so much stuff to talk about. I wish Shane and JP were there too but they had to do other stuff that weekend.
May 2011
Surprise of the month was Enzo’s birthday party. I think we shocked him so well that his expression was so priceless. Everyone was in on the scheme! Including their high school barkada and his girlfriend. It was so much fun! I am not sure how we could top that next year. We also had bonding nights that time because we went OT on some nights and on other nights, we would be playing Taboo in the office, whether it’s just us or with Ruth’s sisters. XD The interns were such great
people to hang out with.
June 2011
JM’s birthday happened and because I didn’t really have enough budget for a really big gift, I treated him to Yakimix because food is glorious! Hahaha. XDDD Food will always be special, I think. The banana muffins were fine :3
July 2011
JM and I had a lunch date at Spirals Clair + Food = Happy Time! I dressed up a bit for a change and I was glad he really appreciated my effort in primping up haha and another special thing from that day was that he gave me a dip pen set. :3
Aug 2011
August was the time that I visited Manila Zoo once again. I know I should go back because I really want to see how the animals are doing and if the handlers are doing fine as well. The visit we did was an eye-opener for me and it’s still at the back of my head, trying to figure out what’s the best way to help them. I need to follow up on this thing in 2012. :)
I think it was around August that I started frequently replying to Andhie and Kurn’s blog posts XD
Sept 2011
Our company turned 1! We had a photoshoot at Citrus Snap and they were so nice and accommodating. We filled up their entire studio because everyone was there for the shoot. We had a party too and everyone helped out in making the decorations. XD I learned a little bit about flower arrangement from Liyan, the one who headed the decoration team. I also recall that September was the time that I
watched a fashion show which involved some of my favorite people from the internet: Cat, Chai, Luisa, Sese, Leny. After that, I added a new fave: Yapo. Not everyone of them knows who I am but watching them progress is just amazing. :)
I also had some fun learning moments during September. After all, FFC happened then. :)
Oct 2011
Surprise birthday visit to Glenn XD It was my first flight out of the country and it was really awesome! I wish our other friends were there too but it’s ok. At least we were able to give him a nice surprise. Not just the visit, but we also had a video for him. XDDD Had some shopping done in Sg! Cotton On is a great place to shop. And food trip galore in Sg too :D We also had a company event which involved trick or treats with kids from two NGOs. :)
The Ongaku gig happened in October. It was a blast! Funny thing was that my sister, our friend Anna and I all won at the raffle in between performances hahaha.
And October is special because I witnessed another special couple who got married that time. Glad to have met Sacha and Wayne again after so long! All the way from Canada.
Nov 2011
I think it was November when we saw the schedule of the L’arc en Ciel pre-selling of tickets. XDDD I spazzed. Seriously. Hahaha! Oh and the last Momo Manila event was held in November. We were late but JM won a Blackberry Playbook hahaha XDDD And it turns out that some friends of mine from high school and college were there during the event too.
Dec 2011
December was a busy time! So much to do and so little time. Some notable things include meeting new people online and offline. :) And get togethers! This year was the most fun get together at my lolo’s house because of the bingo thing and the gimmicks that my uncles and aunts did. And glorious food! Again. I think I have a one-track mind XDDD I could just think about food food and food!
Merry Christmas! And happy tapping XD
We went to Bulacan this morning and because I knew it was going to be several hours on the road traveling, I downloaded Tap Tap Revenge 4. Guess what? I now even got 2ne1’s “I am the best” and “Ugly” ahahaha. I dunno what other tracks to purchase, but these two tracks are the songs I like from the group.
Who else is playing the game? Any tips will be welcome XDDD
HK 03/03/2012
Ahahaha. Oh passport. Oh credit card. Because of you I was able to buy tickets for the L’arc en Ciel concert this March. Next up,airfare.
I am seriously going on scrimping mode because of these awesome 4 guys who play such good music together. Must pay for the tickets ahaha. And then the concert goods too.
I love how the HK concert is just practically a week after my birthday next year. I will be celebrating it with them, sorta. Haha.
formal clothes, weddings, etc.
i hate shopping for clothes nowadays. i still haven’t found shops that i could buy from these days. why? promod’s sizing is now weird. i used to find their clothes ok. especially the basic tops. their big sizes are now smaller @_@ well, it depends. some are still like the old promod tops i have. anyway, yeah, so the trouble with shopping for plus size clothes in manila is that it’s hard to find something affordable and nice. i have been to forever 21 time and again but nothing struck me as something that to buy right away except for 1 dress that i wasn’t able to buy because i fitted it while waiting for my boyfriend to arrive in our designated meeting area.
so now my problem is formal wear. i have clothes that i have been wearing to weddings. i like the victorian inspired clothes, especially lolita inspired outfits because i somehow manage to look ok in them. and it feels comfortable to wear them. more often than not, those outfits have worked in the weddings i’ve attended.
however, i am invited to a wedding and it’s required to wear something formal. according to the boyfriend, cocktail dresses aren’t allowed. ~_~ wtf. and i have 2 weeks only.
argh. i have been looking for dress styles for the last couple of hours. it’s driving me nuts. something floor-length is something i’ve never worn since the 90s. i think everything i wore to the proms and grad ball were knee-length only.
i hate looking older especially because my boyfriend is two years younger than i am. unfortunately, i am clueless as to which kind of formal dress suits me best. all i know is that i don’t have a defined waist, i am booby, i have a naturally high waistline and that i am quite short. i usually look better in two piece outfits. i tried wearing my sister’s infinity dress but failed even with her assistance in coming up with a look that would be fine.
so yeah, i just really feel like skipping this wedding because it’s so complicated to be a guest on short notice. and rush shopping tends to be more expensive. i’d rather give them a nice gift or more GCs (since that’s what they requested in the bridal registry) than to spend money on preparing to attend their wedding. seriously. if it’s going to end up being so expensive to dress up for the occasion, i’d rather treat them to dinner or something after their big day, give them the gift and have some nice conversation in the process.
some people might think i am missing the point of the wedding day. that may be true. but it’s not like i am very close to these people that i am really going to be disappointed to not be there and it’s not like we will get to talk on the day itself. however, this wedding is important. especially to my boyfriend who is close to the groom. but seriously i’d rather get to know them more over dinner or something and know more about their plans as a couple over a nice conversation.
i guess i am just weird. and i do want to avoid formal events like this. it drives me nuts.
and i hate the question: so when would your wedding be?
not that i hate the thought of getting married. it’s more like i hate having to think about all the details that are involved in weddings. i am more concerned about having to pay for a house and possibly a car. and how to save up for future children. i think those are more important than finding a good venue to reserve etc.
anyway, i was ranting about shopping for formal clothes. so yeah. i just hope that any of my friend’s clothes would fit me. i want to really to not have spend so much on clothes. and a stylist. and other stuff. argh. ugh. it’s because i don’t always attend formal events. if i buy clothes for this one event, when in the world will i wear the clothes again?! it feels so wasteful. because i dunno if i could wear those clothes again. i still gain weight so there’s a chance that i might not be able to wear it again after some time. isn’t that sad?! so much money on clothes that you wear only once? terrible.
so yeah, i have to sleep now. good night/morning!
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?: on songwriting.
written more than seven years ago. still true.
there is nothing like the rush of blood to your cheeks when your heart pumps itself out a little bit faster and your cheeks get a little redder and you get excited and ecstatic as you strum some old-turned-to-new chord progression on your guitar.
On ranking the Arashi guys (while watching something on NHK)
- Clair: I think Aiba might soon become number 2. He might replace Sho. Sho becomes number 3.
- Dang: Wait until you see Sho as a butler in his latest tv series.
- Clair: Hmmm. [thinking] You're right.
- Dang: Sho as butler! [big grin]
- Clair: I should just probably go with Sakuraiba in the number 2 spot?
- Dang: Sakuraiba - when people can't choose between the two! Why choose one when you could have them both?
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clair’s Existing Situation
Currently situation leaves her feeling uneasy and unsure of himself. Seeking a new environment bringing a greater sense of security and affection and less straining.
clair’s Stress Sources
“Delights in the finer things in life and things that appeal to the senses, but can be critical. Is careful and cautious and must believe she is not being manipulated or tricked. Keeps her emotions in check and is always analyzing her relationships in order to know exactly where she stands at all times. Demands complete honesty as a protection against her naturally trusting nature.”
clair’s Restrained Characteristics
“Tries to participate and involve herself in things going on around him; however, avoids conflict and arguments to reduce stress and tension.”
Current situations force her into compromise and placing her own hopes and desires on hold for the time being.
Current situations force her into compromise and placing her own hopes and desires on hold for the time being.
clair’s Desired Objective
“Has a strong desire to contribute and influence others, but it can make her restless. she is driven by her desires and hopes. Enjoys a wide range of activities, but she may spread herself to thin taking on too much.”
clair’s Actual Problem
Harshly critical of the existing situation which she believes is disorganized and unclear. Seeking some sort of solution which will make the situation more clear and with some sort of organization.
So I ate a plate of Lucky Me Instant Pancit Canton for merienda. Now I feel odd XDDDD It always happens and yet I couldn’t help but give in to the craving. It’s been months since I last ate this and I think it will take another few months before I eat it again. Ahahaha. I am crazy.
Lucky Me Spicy Pancit Canton~! It’s so hard to resist you.
image from baguiogrocery.com
Tumblr — the place for fangirling
I noticed that I’ve been mainly reblogging stuff instead of posting original content. I can’t help but reblog the pictures of gorgeous people (Andy Lau, Matsumoto Jun, Ikuta Toma, et al) and of course, cats, dogs and pandas. I dunno. Tumblr just feels like that space where I could squee or spazz or whatever.
But I do miss posting personal stuff. It’s just that it doesn’t feel as awesome posting without pictures here on Tumblr ^^;;; I feel weird that I must post something with pictures here on Tumblr. Must be because my dashboard is full of posts which are primarily pictures.
My much neglected craft blog on Tumblr hasn’t been getting posts also because of my laziness to take pictures of stuff I’ve finished. But I am trying to get out of the rut by writing stuff again. Not yet posting them in public because of personal reasons.
For now, I will mostly be reblogging fangirl-worthy pictures and news. I am still testing the cross-posting functionality of Posterous. Blogger seems to be an easier place to post stuff without much fuss and Posterous makes it possible to cross-post. :) And post via email. (Well, I could do that via Tumblr too. But Posterous cross-posts to almost everywhere.)
