Sunday, October 16, 2011

[Project 365] Week 42

10.10.11
Day 283: Which Is Witch?


Our office gets into the Halloween spirit with stickers of spiders, cats and Jack O'Lanterns, plastered all over the glass doors and with this cute geeky witch in the reception area. I just love the dumbfounded expression on its face! Ahihi.

Since I didn't get much sleep, I am pretty much as lutang as little Sabrina here. Kaya please lang, bawal akong kausapin ng deep.

HUH?

10.11.11
Day 284: Break Stuff


Just give me something to break!

10.12.11
Day 285: Idea


Am totally running low on ideas for my Project 365. Somebody guide me to the switch!

In other news... Happy, Happy Birthday, Furanzu!!! Bawal ang OT ngayon! Hehe.

10.13.11
Day 286: Ripple Effect


I find it rather amusing how one simple click, one insignificant update, could summon an army of "barbarians" who were once unaware of my existence.

10.14.11
Day 287: Fashionalista


After office, Jhe and I braved the Mega 3-day sale at Megamall. Traffic was really very heavy. I think we were stuck for almost two hours. Thanks Kandisu for dropping us off. And sorry for the hassle. :/

We first had lunch to hush our grumbling stomachs. Jhe had been promoting Kipp's fried chicken, claiming that it's even better than Jollibee's langhap-sarap Chicken Joy. Finally, I got to try it. The verdict? It tasted good - crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The gravy tasted bland, but then again I am not really a gravy person. The Spanish rice went well with the chicken. Pero Chicken Joy pa rin! Hehe.

The Freeway Art Collector's Series, which was launched last year, combines fashion and nationalism by printing our National Artists' literary works and paintings on shirts, dresses and accessories. What better way to promote Philippine art, eh? Bought a graphic tee featuring "Fighting Figures" by National Artist for Visual Arts, Ang Kiukok. Originally, it would burn a hole in your pocket at Php895. But today, I was able to take it home for only Php299! ^_^

10.15.11
Day 288: Keep Out


I fight to protect my world.

10.16.11
Day 289: Root Beer Tower


Had our lunch at a Shakey's branch in Mandaluyong where my parents used to date when they were younger. Ayeee, memories! Haha.

I had a serving of carbonara, a piece of chicken thigh, my mom's chicken skin, a slice of pizza drizzled with hot sauce, and three glasses of root beer! Wah. I knew I had too much when my back started to ache. Like my stomach's already too heavy to carry around. Haha.

Sunday, October 09, 2011

[Project 365] Week 41

10.03.11
Day 276: Once I Pop


Thanks Fel and Jap for this can of Pringles Kringles Pringles! Hehe.

10.04.11
Day 277: Sorry For The Inconvenience


There's this dark cloud hanging over my head for almost a month now that is making me feel sad and horrible and really cranky and I hate it. The "signs" have started but I am not sure if I am ready to take another leap. Told some friends about it a coupla weeks ago and they all came up with what seems to be the only solution. Hmm.

Just got assigned to a new project that requires me to work on night shift. Sir Mat and I were supposed to start next week but the client requested that we start earlier. I am hoping that this would somehow help clear the clouds away. Coz I really miss my sun.

10.05.11
Day 278: Snorting Pigs


What started out as an addicting bird-catapulting game has now taken on a life of its own with Angry Birds merchandise popping up pretty much everywhere! From Angry Birds t-shirts, toys, bags, hats, mugs, pillows, keychains, stickers, accessories, pens, undies... Name it, the birds are probably on it! I have a plushie from Ate Medi, a slingshot pen from Jules, and an eye-popping stressball from me! But it has gotten to a point where...

Me: "Ate, meron kayong Mickey Mouse na pamaypay?"
Ate: "Ayy, wala po. Angry birds po meron!"

Mico: "Ate, meron kayong Batman na shirt?"
Ate: "Anong size?"
Mico: "XXL"
Ate: "Ayy sir, wala na pong XXL. Sa Angry birds po meron!"

Me: "Ate, meron kayong necklace na pa-rosary?"
Ate: "Ito ma'am..."
Me: "Wala yung black lang?"
Ate: "Wala po. Merong black sa ganitong design... Itong Angry Birds black."


AYOKO NA NG ANGRY BIRDS!!!

But when I saw this set of magnets...

Me: "Ate, magkano sa Angry Birds na magnet?"

Hahaha. I really can't help it! But see, I got the green piggies instead of the avian heroes set! Maiba lang. Haha.

10.06.11
Day 279: 99% Shit


First day of the "At Large" exhibit. Out of all the artworks that are on display, I really liked this acrylic triptych collage entitled "Outer Intercourse" by Buen Abrigo. I dunno why. Maybe it's the Mickey pill.

10.07.11
Day 280: Post-It Monster


Just like you, I also want your understanding, courtesy, respect, and all the other words we were taught in grade school. For once, let's not be just co-workers. Let's be co-people.

A shot inspired by Mitchell Davis' post-it monster. Hehe.

10.08.11
Day 281: Freshly Baked


The mini-donut maker that we bought online finally arrived yesterday. Found this simple recipe on the internet. Went to the grocery to pick up some baking ingredients. Wasn't able to find any flavored sugar so I had to settle with a bottle of cinnamon powder.

Mixing the ingredients together and pouring the batter into the molds were no rocket science. After 3 minutes, the smell of freshly baked donuts filled the kitchen. But the first dozen came out flat, like little pancakes with a hole in the middle. For the next batch, I filled the molds to the brim and let it bake for 5 minutes. This time, they looked more like donuts but still, they tasted like pancakes. Hmm. Mukhang marami pa akong kakaining donuts. Haha.

10.09.11
Day 282: With A Smile


Trying to take whatever God sends my way with a smile. :)

"You'll get by with a smile
Now it's time to kiss away
Those tears goodbye."
--- With A Smile, Eraserheads

Sunday, October 02, 2011

[Project 365] Week 40

09.26.11
Day 269: Blooms And Buds


Gorgeous tri-color blooms and buds of a Lantana plant.

09.27.11
Day 270: Knocked Down


Didn't report for work today because of the bad weather. Inoy told me that I could work from home so I wouldn't have to use my leave. Pweydi! Unfortunately, electricity was cut off at around 10am. Ugh.

My mom received a call from one of her friends informing her that their food booths in UE have been damaged. With no electricity at home, we all decided to head to Caloocan for a little roadtrip. On our way, uprooted trees and bent street signs were a common sight on the roads. Typhoon Pedring really did quite a bit of damage.

Here's one of the many trees inside the university ripped right out of the ground by the typhoon's violent winds. According to my mom, that was supposed to be her spot, right under the fallen tree. But one of the concessionaires went ahead and set her booth up in that same spot. My mom informed the event organizer but still they refused to move. Now it turned out to be a blessing on our side. Except for my mom's tent that was reduced to metal junk, everything else was just soaked in muddy water. Thank God. :)

09.28.11
Day 271: Billie Jeans


Rummaged through everyone's closet to collect old jeans that are just taking up space and gathering dust. Will be donating them to DSWD thru SM's Just Delivered Jeans promo. In exchange, donors will be given 25% off when they purchase a new pair at SM Men's Fashion! How's that for a deal? Promo runs from August 5 to October 9. Per DTI-NCR permit no. 3450 series of 2011. Wehe.

09.29.11
Day 272: Karaoke Night


Had a karaoke night at CenterStage to welcome some of our visitors from the US. When we arrived at the venue, we immediately headed for the buffet table. Hehe. Took a couple of calamari rings but I wasn't able to sink my teeth into it. As in, literally! I dunno if it was just because of my newly adjusted braces or if it was THAT gummy. :(

Decided to stay for a while after dinner. Inoy passed the mic around and we're all quite impressed that a lot of the newbies could actually sing! Kayo na. Hehe.

09.30.11
Day 273: The Simpsons


My second favorite family still hanging out at the Galleria cinemas.

10.01.11
Day 274: KFC


Kanto Fried Chicken. Meron bang hindi nakakaalam nito? Sa halagang limang piso, makakabili na ako ng isang balot ng balat ng manok. Kapag hindi ko masyadong gusto ang timpla ng sauce, dinadagdagan ko ng asukal. Minsan naman mayonnaise ang ginagawa kong sawsawan. Ulam na! Madalas ay nakaka-dalawang plastic ako. Kain lang hanggang sa mangati! Hehe.

10.02.11
Day 275: Teriyaki Boy


Tabemashou!

Sunday, September 25, 2011

[Project 365] Week 39

09.19.11
Day 262: Little Planet


We are all responsible for the world we create. My first attempt at creating a Little Planet. :)

09.20.11
Day 263: Bird On A Wire


Again, I got two lovely days off from work. The best way to spend it is to sleep until noon and I really knocked that out of the park! Hehe. I also did a little photowalk around our village. Was chasing an elusive butterfly when I saw this lone bird hanging out on a power line. It stayed still for quite a while. Wondering where the hell his friends are, I guess.

09.21.11
Day 264: Reflections


Sitting in the middle of Ayala triangle, reflecting on an age-old question of curiosity. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Many have accepted the answer that a woodchuck would chuck as much wood as a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood. But after further analysis, I found out that woodchucks chucked by Chuck would not chuck and would therefore chuck negative wood. Here's a mathematical proof:

wood/would + (woodchuck(woodchuck)) / could - Chuck = -wood

Of course, this would raise more questions. How much woodchuck would Chuck chuck if a woodchuck could not chuck Chuck and Chuck could chuck woodchucks? Would the woodchucks still chuck wood if Chuck had chucked all the wood and the woodchucks?

Hmm. I think you think I'm losing it. And I think you're right, I think. Shut up, you little voice in my head! You don't even have hands!

09.22.11
Day 265: Cloudy With A Chance Of Squidballs


Jumbo squidballs from Potdog. Yummy-yes!

09.23.11
Day 266: Life In Brass


Dropped by the 7th Annual Sculpture Review hoping to find something from my favorite artist - Michael Cacnio the Great. Hehe. And I wasn't disappointed! Here's his brass sculpture entitled "Tree with Mother and Child". Really couldn't think of a better title than that! Hehe.

09.24.11
Day 267: A Taste Of Rainbow


A rainbow of fruity loopy sugary goodness for breakfast!

09.25.11
Day 268: Bubbles


Bought a Philips Bubbles in hotta hotta pink and gave my iPod earphones an early retirement. Now the beat goes on da-da-dum-da-dum-da-da...

Sunday, September 18, 2011

[Project 365] Week 38

09.12.11
Day 255: Zombaday


"Charoterang isprikitik, umappear ka vhakler. Magpa-feel, magpa-sense, ditey sa baler. Witiz shokoley ang udangchi ditey. Sa fezlaboom mo mars na super kalurkey!"

Nanood kami kanina ng Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington. Bet na bet! Haha. Revelation si Mart Escudero sa movie na ito. Shumoot sa stratosphere ang bawat pilantik ng daliri at kembot ng pwet! At kamusta naman ang chorvahan nila ni Jigs sa hagdan! Nakaka... ewan! Haha.

{AWAAARD!}

09.13.11
Day 256: Trinkets


Paris, the "City of Lights", is every traveller's dream destination. From the majestic Eiffel Tower, the famous Louvre Museum, to the romantic banks of Seine river. I wish I could see them bright lights someday. *_*

09.14.11
Day 257: Sipit Namimilipit


Mukhang uulan nanaman ata. Ipasok na daw ang mga sampay!

09.15.11
Day 258: Rakenrol


Konting tulog na lang. Sa wakas. \m/

09.16.11
Day 259: Shots! Shots! Shots!


Para sa mga bumabackout ng last minute.
Para sa get-together na naging girls night out.
Para sa first blood ni Ate Medi.
Para sa lovelife ni Jhe.
Para sa promotion ko.
Para sa tatlong turok.
Para sa bagsak na exam.
Para sa Hotdog ni Boy na di-toothpick.
Para sa mga palong-palong waiter.

Kanpai!

09.17.11
Day 260: Pumped Up Kicks


My first pair of low-cut Chucks that I got at 25% off! It's a classic pair, it's in my favorite color and best of all, it's laceless so no more tying and retying and untying! What a time saver this is! Hehe.

09.18.11
Day 261: Kuronuma Sawako


Got two Pinky Street versions of Kuronuma Sawako from the anime "Kimi ni Todoke". It really doesn't look like Sawako at all, though. She's supposed to be a bit gloomy and dorky, and these dolls are just too happy. Hehe. But still, they are both so adorably sweet! They should've included a Kazehaya figure in the set as well. Para loveteam. Hehe.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

[Project 365] Week 37

09.05.11
Day 248: Scrub, Sweep, Repeat


Got two days off from work in exchange for the weekends that I lost when we did the deployment. Pictured my lazy self sleeping till noon, watching movies back to back to back, and playing some video games. Instead I woke up at around 9am to spend the entire day scrubbing walls, sweeping the floor, and cleaning up the house. Well, some parts of the house at least. Hehe. I almost threw in the basahan halfway through our "clean-up drive". But after consuming a bottle of Sting energy drink, I suddenly felt like I was capable of doing great feats of strength! That and then suffering a heart attack, alternately! Waha.

09.06.11
Day 249: Butiki


Tsk. Tsk. Tsk.

09.07.11
Day 250: Pedal To The Metal


"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."
~Albert Einstein

09.08.11
Day 251: Butas


"Kayo po na naka-upo
Subukan nyo namang tumayo
At baka matanaw, at baka matanaw na nyo
Ang tunay na kalagayan ko."
--- Upuan, Gloc-9 feat. Jeazell


09.09.11
Day 252: GOoD


No matter how bumpy the road is, in the end, His goodness will still prevail.

09.10.11
Day 253: Trumpet Player


Got a pretty nice shot of the Mormon Temple in White Plains, thanks to the heavy traffic. Atop one of the spires is Angel Moroni, shining in gold and playing his trumpet still.

09.11.11
Day 254: Feathers


Feathers from a chief headgear for Mico's school presentation.

Sunday, September 04, 2011

[Project 365] Week 36

08.29.11
Day 241: Quezon Memorial


During the long weekend, my mom had a food booth in Quezon Memorial Circle. My dad, Dino, Iyah and I went there hoping for a free dinner. Hehe. Ordered sotanghon, fried lumpia, crispy crablets, crispy shrimplets, adidas, isaw, tokwa't baboy and a delicious bowl of goto with egg, chicken meat, chicken liver and beef tripe! I also ordered three pieces of rellenong alimasag for tomorrow's lunch! Foodtrip! Asa nga lang na libre. Haha. Yum-oh! =P~

08.30.11
Day 242: Tamago


Prepared myself some egg sandwich for breakfast! Inubusan kasi nila ako ng champorado... HMP!

08.31.11
Day 243: But I Am No Superman


"If I could be a Superman
I'd fly you to the stars and back again."
--- Superman, Joe Brooks


09.01.11
Day 244: Tiny Tower


HELP! I can't stop playing Tiny Tower!!! Haha. I started building my tower 9am today. Seven hours and eight floors after, I'm still busy manning the elevator, making sure that all establishments are fully stocked and helping my bitizens land their dream jobs! I'm so trapped in this pixel world! Somebody pull me out! >_<

09.02.11
Day 245: Multitasking


- Extract Sales SR records created since October 2010.
- Move Sergio Curtis into floor 8. No matching job. Evict Sergio Curtis.
- Add Quoting Tool, SAP Number and SAP Source to extracted data.
- Deliver soggy package to Jamie Sanders. Receive a tower buck.
- Update Sales SR records.
- Restock electric guitar in the Music Store. Hurry production.
- 122,391 records updated. 152 records failed.
- Build new floor for 48,600 coins. Send VIP to reduce building time.
- Fix erring records. Add Pause Reason.
- Repaint the Photo Studio with a radioactive shade of orange.
- Update Sales SR records.

Me: "Ang sakit na ng ulo ko. Hindi ko alam kung dahil dito sa nilo-load ko or dahil sa Tiny Tower."

09.03.11
Day 246: Kumo


Look who's hanging on the ceiling of SM department store! Don't let it get away with the candy!

09.04.11
Day 247: Kuikuri


Got super tired and super thirsty from walking around the super crowded Greenhills tiangge. So I bought me a cup of Choco Loco Super from Quickly! =P~

スパ クィクリー!