My Ballerina

Today is a good day, I must say. After days of exhaustion and emotional drain from all the events that happened to me plus the fact that I got sick for a couple of days, it is a nice respite to watch my little ballerina during her ballet class. And yeah, i;m such a proud mama.

Watching her trying to follow the teacher's instructions and movements, while giving me little glances (checking if she has my approval?), it made me realize that passing moments such as these (ok, it is about an hour, not just "passing"), are really those moments you would want to be into, you would want to remember for the rest of your life.

Yes, my baby girl took ballet lessons a year ago, but it is just now that she has taken a class much bigger than before, and much more "formal" She is learning the ropes again, but I am very confident that she will be up on her toes (literally and figuratively) real soon.

Now this is something how I would want to spend my Saturdays.

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My Real Age

At home sick right now, so I spent the day browsing through home magazines to inspire me on how to make our home look more cohesive and all.

Anyways, I took this Age test in MyRealAge.com after flipping through various furniture ideas (including barn wood furniture which is really nice for our dream Tagaytay home), and this was what I got:

I was so nervous answering the questions, but I just answered them truthfully regardless of what the outcome would be. I really wanted to know if I stressed myself too much or if I don't take care of myself enough.

Turns out that I am "younger" than my "birth age" hahaha. Woohoo right? So, can I not exercise now? Hahahaha. Joke. Or maybe not. :P

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On (In)Sincerity

Sincerity is an openness of heart; we find it in very few people; what we usually see is only an artful dissimulation to win the confidence of others. LA ROCHEFOUCAULD, Reflections

It is so sad that sometimes one realizes that there really are a few people who are truly sincere to you. What's sadder is the fact that you probably played a part because you were just too trusting. #Justsaying

Yeah, just a random reflection that I realized after carefully pondering on the changes happening right now, which led to one thought to the other. On the lighter side of things, at least once you know who the true ones are, as much as possible try to keep them close to your heart.

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Mini Linkin Park

Guess what I ordered today?

Cute noh? I can't wait till Sept 30! :)

Anyways, currently I'm in love with Linkin Park's new album, "Living Things." The songs are have really good instrumentals and strong vocals, which kind of brings me back to the Hybrid Theory and Meteora. I say "kind of" because although the use of guitars (I wonder if they use Jackson Guitars) was really strong in this album, I don't think it is exactly the same as their first two. Well, that's Linkin Park for you. Something familiar, but totally different. Totally Linkin Park-ified. For me, they're the best band I have ever liked. So it may be that I will never meet them in person, but at least I'll always have the mini Linkin Park with me. Tehehehe.

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Fendi 2Jours Elite Bag

Since I am on a wishlist roll anyways, might as well add this Fendi 2Jours Elite Bag.

{Image from Purseblog.com}

Just imagine mine is monogrammed SVP. Di ba? :P

Since I already have an all black bag, I think I will add the red number in my list instead.

Kinda office-y but I'm into structured bags lately. Love it. First Fendi bag I added in my WL.

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Corail

After my Singapore splurges, wish lists will be wish lists for a veeeery long time. So what's the harm in adding one more right?

Not sure if I already added this LV Sofia Coppola PM Bag in my wish list (but in a different color as I first fell in love with the maroon version a few years ago), but yeah. I really am digging this.

LV is LoVe.

So yeahps, when spirits are low, turn to the internet for a pick-me-upper. Internet, such a wonderful place. Bags, shoes, home stuff like teak patio furniture at teakdesigns.com, food reviews or recipes, movies, and tv shows. It just makes being alone much fun than it used to be. Tehehehe.

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Current Ballet Flats Fave

LOVE.

Move over Repetto (hehehehe). Here comes Tory Burch Ballerina flats.

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If I Could Just Scream

If I could just scream now, I would.

If I could just put my music player with wireless speakers on full blast and scream to my heart's content, I would.

If I can just walk away from all these without thinking of the consequences, I seriously would.

But I am chained to this kind of wretched living. I am chained to a life that brings me down. A life that gives no comfort.

What can I do? Just scream at the top of my lungs?

That, I cannot even do.

All I can do is type away. All I can do is stare at the screen while angry tears fall. This is my nightlife anyway. I fall asleep because of exhaustion from endless crying. Every night. All-year.

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I HATE YOU

You know who you are. Yes. That's you.

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These Are All The Many Changes

In my life. Well, not really. Just at work. I know, change is constant, but sometimes I wish that changes that impact the lives of people are minimized. Especially those changes at work. This week was a grueling week for all of us in our company. I feel terrible, sad, mad, depressed, and all other similar feelings. The results were released, and though I was glad that there was an offer for me (which I had to decide on quickly on whether to take it or take the package), I still felt bad that I will no longer work with half of my team. Most of us got "retained" but we now had different teams. I don't know, I just feel bad about it. I just wish things worked out differently. I'm not even sure if my decision was right. *Sigh* I just wish things are as easy as sitting on foambymail bean bag chairs and lounge around like there are no problems. Unfortunately, this is not the story of my life.

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Back from Singapore

After a week, I'm finally back home from Singapore. Nope, it wasn't a leisure trip, but a true-to-form business one. It was a fun experience though, because for the first time I travelled with my team members (well at least two of them). More stories, but one really funny thing was that one of my team members had unfortunate experiences when we were in the immigration area (both here and in Singapore!). Here in the Philippines alone, the Immigration Officer asked a lot about her trip and employment (more like background checks I guess). Then she lost her departure card, then had trouble with the custom's card. Anyways, I really gotta rest now, will blog again soon. Lots of stories to tell, fears I worry, and what's in store for me (gulp). Cheers!

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