close to paradise

Ylan — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:13:12 +0000

A friend of mine is looking for a new apartment to transfer to. I would write down contact numbers every time I see house for rent signage everywhere. One weekend during our quest for that perfect abode, we came across a very dainty village. By the looks of it, needless to ask but it’s sure expensive. We checked it out anyways. The place is neat with lots of amenities to enjoy. I especially like the garden which has some gazebos beautifully lighted in the evening. They use the kind of pond light that is not too striking but not too diming. I ever wonder if I could live in such a beautiful community one day. Not complaining but who doesn’t want to live in a paradise like place?

their second wedding

Ylan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:26:45 +0000

Last Saturday was the birthday of my younger sister. A day before that, March 05, was the birthday of our eldest sister. Happy birthday and to all my friends born on the month of March.

On to my subject - last saturday was also the second wedding of my colleagues. Both the bride and groom are my coworkers. In my understanding, they already had their civil wedding last time and eventually had their church wedding last weekend. It was fun as always. The bride is sexy on regular days, let alone on her wedding day? She already have two kids, you bet you can’t tell. I like the wedding favors that i got, scented candles. I will post some photos next time. They’re already available but i have to do some resizing first. After the reception, some of us went for a coffee and had a nice time chatting. Wow! We’re that old. Coffee after reception? It wasn’t like that from before. No more after parties now. Hmnnn sign of… what?

getting fit

Ylan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:13:44 +0000

What’s in among my peers today? It’s about getting fit. Wow, i wish i have the same discipline and diligence to do it. At work, we have this so called runners club. Many of my friends who are members are inviting me to join them but i always say no. I’m just too lazy right now to jog nor run. When i think about the clothes and shoes that i have to bring everyday, i already feel tired. I know i’m just making excuses. LOL! I just don’t want to wake up early so i can get out of the office early and do the run. I just wish though that i have some fitness equipment at home then i can just exercise on my own. And i didn’t have to worry of the clothes i have to bring everyday. In the next few weeks i hope i’ll change my mind and eventually join the runners’ club. Even my friends in Singapore are into marathon so maybe i’ll get some inspiration from them later. I’m crossing my fingers.

can’t contain my excitement

Ylan — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:41:45 +0000

I’m still wide awake and i’m anxiously waiting for my two friends to arrive from Singapore. The ETA is at 4:00am yet and it’s still 2:18am. Just for today, i wish time flies faster! I should be at home watching my current favorite show and be amazed on how the male lead gets to follow the antagonists wherever, a Garmin GPS is definitely needed for such kind of endeavor. I haven’t seen an actual GPS yet, it’s kinda cool on tv.

I should be sleeping actually. I’m going to attend the wedding of my colleague later this afternoon so a beauty rest is a must. I hope i could still have a nice sleep when i get home from the airport.

Just an hour and a half to go and i’ll finally get what i have wanted for so long. Wanna know what it is? Make your guess. Just a hint - it comes in pink.

Pink Friday 24 ~ pink baby dresses

Ylan — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:10:19 +0000

Aren’t they cute? These are the dresses i gave to my goddaughter, Janna, during her 1st birthday celebration last January. I bought it on the day of the party so i took a picture of the dresses while i was queueing at the counter. I just used my cellphone so as not to attract attention from the cashiers. I always find it easier to scout gifts for baby girls than baby boys.

accessories for gifts

Ylan — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:01:48 +0000

Who says that only women collect accessories? Men do too. They may be not as vain as women but I know some men who are very particular with their stuff, gadgets, including truck accessories even. Now, that’s a nice trivia on a general note. You ladies out there, need not spend so much time thinking of what to give your man. There’s this famous celebrity couple who surprised each other with presents last Christmas. The woman was extremely happy when she received her Hermes bag. Well, I guess every woman would be happy to receive a bag, let alone such a bag. What did the man receive? It’s a whooping new wheels for his sports car. I’m not an enthusiast so I don’t know specifically what makes the wheels extra special. All I know is that the cost could buy me a second hand car already. Whew! Talk about something precious.

lucrative business

Ylan — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:45:18 +0000

The May 2010 election is fast approaching thus candidates are very much spending their valuable time campaigning here there and everywhere. Needless to say, machineries of each candidate are doing lots of ways to woo the crowd. In an interview that I saw on TV last night to a businessman, whose business is basically printing materials, he said that it’s peak for his business during an election year. He would have to double his manpower in order to cater the high demand of printing jobs. Candidates would order tons of promotional bags as giveaways or souvenirs during campaigns. And as any political expert would say, Filipinos would cram for anything that is free. So, you could say, it’s really an effective way to gather the crowd, even if such doing is prohibited by law. Hmnn nice idea, maybe I should start my own business then. Nyehehe!

drive for a healthier work environment

Ylan — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:28:47 +0000

There’s an on going campaign at work to stop smoking. I think it is just but right. Even if there are smoking areas outside the building which will at least keep the non-smokers at peace, this vice, is a complete waste of company time. How many times would these people excuse themselves and go to this area and smoke? And how many of them? Do the math and you’ll know the loss. Aside from health risks to others, a health launch like this is necessary to promote general awareness and wellness. For production companies, i hope management are able to provide Mesothelioma awareness as well. As we all know, it’s one of the dangers workers may acquire.

I did answer the trivia questions, did i win? Hmnnn… My seatmate won last time and she got a cute mug for the prize. Not bad. I want it too!

looking great at 40

Ylan — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:14:00 +0000

I have on online friend before who was already at her late 30’s. When we met when she came home to Cebu, i couldn’t believe my eyes! She was really stunning. She looked different in pictures. She was really pretty in person. I was on my early 20’s then and i said her glow was much younger than i am. Seriously, i got conscious. She already had a teenaged girl then. She said aside from using anti wrinkle treatment everyday, it also helps to always smile and don’t take life’s problems seriously. I should take her words if i want to look an inch like her when i’ll be in my 40’s. I haven’t heard from her now but i’m pretty sure she’s as beautiful as i saw her before.

life’s still tough in 2010

Ylan — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:57:48 +0000

I say that for some of the workers in the economic zone i’m working at. I wasn’t sure why the entry/exit gates are changed again but maybe it’s because of the people having a strike which started middle of this week. They’re a group of workers from a garment factory i believe. I’m not so sure of the cause of the strike but i hope it’s resolved sooner. Not only it’s a threat to the safety of the other locators in the zone, it’s also a pity that instead of earning, these people are out in the streets. On another note, I’ve heard over the radio yesterday about a worker who was trying to ask for some help because he got into an accident but the company (different company) he’s working for didn’t listen to his disability appeal and ignored his current situation. Now, that’s really an unfavorable one. Come Monday, i hope the workers outside the gate’s zone are already settled.