I can’t believe I just had my first ever photo shoot.
Ever.
And I mean bright lights, professional photographer, a DSLR with several wide-angled lenses, art direction, multiple costume changes, the full monty!
One lazy Wednesday afternoon, I was approached by one of the people in marketing and asked if I wanted to be a “talent.” Talent for what? She told me that our small business loan will be re-launched in the market; ergo its marketing collaterals need to be overhauled as well. I was surprised at first, I thought “wala na ba talagang maganda sa Plantersbank?” On second thought, I was up for it. She said she will email me a number of layouts where the entire shoot will adhere to. The ad agency prescribed specific clothes style & color for each peg. I was asked to do my own make-up, which I gladly did.
Sunday came and I stormed the mall and basically ransacked all the shelves I could find. I was telling myself to really be stringent and stick to cheap stuff. I promised myself that I will only wear them once because I’M NOT THE TYPE WHO WEARS BABY PINK, for crying out loud! Oh, well, I think I’m left with no other choice but to wear it often because that baby pink sweater was the most expensive of all the stuff I picked. Nonetheless, I welcomed the untimely outfit hoarding with open arms. At least I get to update my ensemble after so many moons. See, I’m more a shoe person than clothes.
Monday, 2P.M., I got a call from the coordinator. The agency has set up the cameras and we’re ready to shoot! Before that, the art director carefully examined the wardrobe I brought. She instantly loved the pink sweater. I was even tempted to give it to her, but we don’t have the same size. Sayang. Charles, my “husband” in the ad, brought several pieces of clothing, with matching pants and shoes pa! Too bad, the shots will only be limited to our upper bodies.
We were called to position. Since Charles lost weight, his polo was kind loose. The photog suggested that his assistant “tapes” the back of his polo. As in literally, he took the tape dispenser and joined a few inches of his loose polo at the back to give it a better-fitting illusion. On the other hand, they kept fixing my bangs that incessantly fell to my face. They gave us quite a lot of instructions on where to put our hands and how to position our bodies in such a way that it will appear as if we are in an intimate relationship. We appeared stiff at first, but after a few test shots, we both loosened up and were able to adhere to what they wanted in no time.
The shoot started with me leaning against Charles. At first I was so stiff and conscious about the pose because my boobs are pressing against his back. I just told myself that he’s a friend and that he wouldn’t mind (?). But our “directors” were horsing around and they made us laugh all the time. So the shoot didn’t involve a lot of acting. It was more of a string of candid shots. It took us perhaps a hundred tries and a couple of costume changes before we finally got the perfect husband-and-wife shot.
So I know now how it feels like to pose for the cameras. It’s no easy feat but it was sure a lot of fun!
Will post stills as soon as I get my copy!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
My 25 random things
1. I secretly liken myself to Carrie Bradshaw – the writer, her love for shoes, her fabulous friends, her “long live love” mantra. I have to find myself my own Mr. Big soon.
2. I am a frustrated doctor. I didn’t have a fear of needles growing up, nor of blood. In fact, I love watching medical operations on Discovery Channel. I also have high tolerance for pain.
3. I’m at my most creative when I’m in the shower. My creative juices really flow while I shampoo my hair and scrub my back. I plan my day’s activity and I also get to pray during this time.
4. My favorite ice cream flavors are vanilla, strawberry and caramel. For cakes, i go for chocolate. I don’t like cakes with lots of icing. The simpler, the better.
5. If i were to learn another language, I’d like to learn French. I love how the language sounds so nasal. I like watching French channel on cable.
6. I love notebooks or paper in general because I love doodling. I hate writing on ruled notebooks though. I once spent Php 600 for a very nice notebook that served as my journal a few years back. I tore all the pages after some time and I’m ready to replace it with greater memories.
7. My comfort food is cream-based soup and pasta. I can have them any damn day.
8. If I were to travel to a foreign country, aside from France, I’d love to see Greece. I love how they paint their houses white atop the hills. The culture intrigues me as well.
9. If I had a choice to pick my name, I would name myself Georgina. It gives a very manly appeal to a woman’s moniker.
10. My favorite fairy tale of all time is Cinderella. I still believe in happily ever afters at this age.
11. Had I not pursued Psychology, I would have studied communications. My dream job was to be in a fashion/lifestyle magazine. I love the idea of deadlines, of photo shoots and all the glitz and glam that comes with it.
12. My pet peeves are arrogance, dishonesty, infidelity and ruthlessness .
13. I am a woman who doesn’t believe that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Shoes are! So not a jewelry person.
14. During my lull time, I’d read books, watch DVD, answer Sudoku puzzles, see a movie, cross-stitch, go malling and blog.
15. When I was a kid, I honestly truly believed that the best comedy/gag shows were Champoy, Buddy en Sol and John eh Marsha.
16. When I was about 3 years old, my parents would take me to Fiesta Carnival and make me ride the ghost train. My mom was the one scared so she covered my eyes and kept screaming to my dad that we let be out of the train. I ended up seeing nothing, ergo not scaring myself.
17. I am fascinated by anything mabango. I love perfumes, fragrant soaps, lotions, scented candles and the like. I hate smelly people, the stench of garbage and pollution.
18. I don’t have pets. I used to have a pair of gold fishes, they ended up floating in the aquarium after a couple of weeks. Although I’d wish to have a labrador someday.
19. I like Wendy’s french fries better than McDonald’s. Enough said.
20. I believe that the greatest invention is the Internet. Need I say more?
21. Self-doubt is the most challenging thing to defeat. One will not be able to go on with anything if one doesn’t believe in himself.
22. If I become a mother, I would stress the importance of integrity in my children.
23. I’ve been hurt twice, but I am still standing and waiting for the one that will sweep me off my feet...for good.
24. I am cool-headed, I forgive easily, I don’t fall easily. But if I fall, I fall hard.
25. I love my Mom above everything else in this world.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
i do
Portia, one of my good friends back in my EPCI days, is getting married on December! When I heard about the news, I wasn’t surprised at all. She asked me to be her bridesmaid. Being the good friend that I am, I obliged. I have attended quite a number of weddings in my lifetime – some of whom are my friends, some of my relatives, some of people I don’t personally know but we had to do anyway as part of our job as a wedding planner.
A lot of times, I cringe to the thought that I have to grace another whimsical event. No, hindi ako bitter nor naiinggit. I just hate the calling-all-single-ladies-the bride-is-now-throwing-the-bouquet bullshit. Ack! I think I’ve caught the bouquet too many times already and yet walang nangyayari (I repeat, hindi ako bitter!!!). ;-)
But why do I still drag my lazy ass to be present in these weddings?
Simple.
I want to celebrate love!
It’s really “magic” how two people end up together inspite of all the heartaches and challenges that the relationship has brought the couple. Yes, they may be in love, but it’s too strong a concept to put it into action, bear with, let alone fight for. I know one couple who’s been in a relationship for quite a while. Boy leaves girl to work some place else, they can’t bear the distance. Yet, their commitment to stay together and fight for the relationship until they were brought together again and make people bear witness to their great love. They are now happily married for 4 years and are blessed with a beautiful baby girl.
I also know one couple who didn’t like each other first. The girl thought the guy wasn’t attractive enough based on her standards. When the guy proved that he was worthy of her love, she had nothing else to do but to fall for him. In front of hundreds of people on their wedding day, she professed her undying love to her husband and that she was proud to be his wife. I tell you, not a dry eye in the room!
Portia & Pap’s story is a bit strange. They met during one of their CPA board reviews (I think) and the rest, as they say, is history. They were together for quite some time, until they had to part ways. Then one fine day, Portia and I met. I remember the days when we would lock ourselves in one of the private washrooms in the office and she would cry her eyes out to me. She felt that no amount of “getting over” and “moving on” will ever make her forget Paps. Well, had things not gone well between them, she was longing for “closure” to say the least. I remember vividly how much coaxing and how much I dared her to go to the guy’s place to speak to him. Off she went that same weekend!
Then she met Coy.
I thought she was finally, finally, finally over Paps (by the way, he’s bad news to me, hehehe)! Wrong!!! She ended what she had with Coy and came running back to the old one. She could never be happier!
Well, my point is, sa hinaba-haba man ng prusisyon, sa kasal pa rin mauuwi ang lahat.
At least she got what she wanted.
Keeping a grudge against someone who made my good friend countless times leaves a bad taste in the mouth. At least I can say now she’s totally happy and there’s no erasing of smile in her face anymore. I’m just so happy that she’s happy, fulfilled and satisfied. I just hope he doesn’t let her down anymore. Sure, they will experience innumerable arguments, disagreements and there will come a time when the next best thing to do is give up, but I know that once in their short life they have found one great love… and they’re sealing the deal on December 27, 2008.
A lot of times, I cringe to the thought that I have to grace another whimsical event. No, hindi ako bitter nor naiinggit. I just hate the calling-all-single-ladies-the bride-is-now-throwing-the-bouquet bullshit. Ack! I think I’ve caught the bouquet too many times already and yet walang nangyayari (I repeat, hindi ako bitter!!!). ;-)
But why do I still drag my lazy ass to be present in these weddings?
Simple.
I want to celebrate love!
It’s really “magic” how two people end up together inspite of all the heartaches and challenges that the relationship has brought the couple. Yes, they may be in love, but it’s too strong a concept to put it into action, bear with, let alone fight for. I know one couple who’s been in a relationship for quite a while. Boy leaves girl to work some place else, they can’t bear the distance. Yet, their commitment to stay together and fight for the relationship until they were brought together again and make people bear witness to their great love. They are now happily married for 4 years and are blessed with a beautiful baby girl.
I also know one couple who didn’t like each other first. The girl thought the guy wasn’t attractive enough based on her standards. When the guy proved that he was worthy of her love, she had nothing else to do but to fall for him. In front of hundreds of people on their wedding day, she professed her undying love to her husband and that she was proud to be his wife. I tell you, not a dry eye in the room!
Portia & Pap’s story is a bit strange. They met during one of their CPA board reviews (I think) and the rest, as they say, is history. They were together for quite some time, until they had to part ways. Then one fine day, Portia and I met. I remember the days when we would lock ourselves in one of the private washrooms in the office and she would cry her eyes out to me. She felt that no amount of “getting over” and “moving on” will ever make her forget Paps. Well, had things not gone well between them, she was longing for “closure” to say the least. I remember vividly how much coaxing and how much I dared her to go to the guy’s place to speak to him. Off she went that same weekend!
Then she met Coy.
I thought she was finally, finally, finally over Paps (by the way, he’s bad news to me, hehehe)! Wrong!!! She ended what she had with Coy and came running back to the old one. She could never be happier!
Well, my point is, sa hinaba-haba man ng prusisyon, sa kasal pa rin mauuwi ang lahat.
At least she got what she wanted.
Keeping a grudge against someone who made my good friend countless times leaves a bad taste in the mouth. At least I can say now she’s totally happy and there’s no erasing of smile in her face anymore. I’m just so happy that she’s happy, fulfilled and satisfied. I just hope he doesn’t let her down anymore. Sure, they will experience innumerable arguments, disagreements and there will come a time when the next best thing to do is give up, but I know that once in their short life they have found one great love… and they’re sealing the deal on December 27, 2008.
box of chocolates
Aside from my nasty habit of snooping around other people’s blogs (thanks, Lean, for the idea) and my obsession with a listahan, I decided to come up with my own “box of chocolates.” I know, I know you’re wondering what bull I’m up to this time.
Di ba when we get a full box of Swiss or Belgian chocolates, we all get this giddy feeling, parang ang sarap sumigaw, ang sarap kiligin, ang sarap sumayaw, ang sarap tumalon kasi ang daming chocolate???
So to make up with my anxieties I’ve been having lately, I’ve come up with a listahan that makes me smile and that gives me this child-like excitement and silly grin:
- my collection of outrageous, kikay shoes – my Steve Madden polka dot round-toe pumps, my brown lace peep toe pumps with ribbon on the side, my yellow flats, my snake-skin open toe stiletto, my cerulean-colored stiletto. How I wish makabili ako ng Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik someday. *sigh*
- old pictures from travels – those were the days when we used to travel the lupang hinirang almost every week. Did I mention the travels were for free?
- my make-up – sorry na, maarte ako. I’m just so thankful for mineral make-up. Sige na, hindi na ako magku-kwento about make-up.
- my books – lately, mejo sila ang nagiging bestfriend ko. They take me to places unimaginable. When I’m lonely, they keep me company. When I’m bored, they amuse me. When I’m broke, sila ang dahilan. =p
- social networking sites and blogging. These are my avenues where I can express my thoughts, my creativity and it’s become therapeutic. I also get updates from old friends from these sites. I also develop my stalking skills thru these. In Friendster alone, I have 271 friends and counting. Not bad huh? And to my readers, sana dumami pa kayo! (as if! hahaha)
- my taste in music – it’s something intangible, but I’m glad I get to appreciate a wide range of music genre. I’m tagged as the resident DJ in my office. Hehe. I remember when my friends would make me guess the song title the minute the first note plays. Right now, my favorite songs are Kalapana’s The Real Thing and Moony’s Flying Away.
- my gift of words – I believe I can write well. It’s catharsis for me.
- my PDA phone – I am a proud owner of a Samsung Blackjack and although it’s a little bit pricey, it has done wonders. It keeps me always on time for meetings, it always reminds me of friend’s birthdays, it has a “countdown” to everything, I get to keep a number of mp3s, I can check my email anytime anywhere, I can take nice pictures with its built-in camera, etc. etc. There’s one thing that it CANNOT do though: the alarm to drag my sluggish butt off the bed every morning. Tsk tsk
- my black croc skin bag with zebra print accent – a gift from tickled pink. I luveeeet! I’m still hoping I could save enough money to buy a Speedy 30. The earlier, the better ;-)
- long hot baths with matching scented candles – I’m at my most creative when I’m in the shower. I get to pray, plan my day and self-talk when I’m washing my hair. Try it, ang saya!
- my black and silver slim havaianas – gives me the illusion of beautiful feet even if they’re the ugliest. Very dependable! Everyone should have a pair. It’s also our friendship slippers *wink*
- sleeping while it’s raining hard outside – it’s nice to fall asleep when you hear the pitter-patter of raindrops on the roof.
- my nail polish collection – it never fails to uplift my girly spirits.
- cooking and eating my comfort food – I love cream pasta and soup. I wanna learn how to prepare risotto and steak though.
Simple joys.
Life is short.
Have fun while you can.
Di ba when we get a full box of Swiss or Belgian chocolates, we all get this giddy feeling, parang ang sarap sumigaw, ang sarap kiligin, ang sarap sumayaw, ang sarap tumalon kasi ang daming chocolate???
So to make up with my anxieties I’ve been having lately, I’ve come up with a listahan that makes me smile and that gives me this child-like excitement and silly grin:
- my collection of outrageous, kikay shoes – my Steve Madden polka dot round-toe pumps, my brown lace peep toe pumps with ribbon on the side, my yellow flats, my snake-skin open toe stiletto, my cerulean-colored stiletto. How I wish makabili ako ng Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik someday. *sigh*
- old pictures from travels – those were the days when we used to travel the lupang hinirang almost every week. Did I mention the travels were for free?
- my make-up – sorry na, maarte ako. I’m just so thankful for mineral make-up. Sige na, hindi na ako magku-kwento about make-up.
- my books – lately, mejo sila ang nagiging bestfriend ko. They take me to places unimaginable. When I’m lonely, they keep me company. When I’m bored, they amuse me. When I’m broke, sila ang dahilan. =p
- social networking sites and blogging. These are my avenues where I can express my thoughts, my creativity and it’s become therapeutic. I also get updates from old friends from these sites. I also develop my stalking skills thru these. In Friendster alone, I have 271 friends and counting. Not bad huh? And to my readers, sana dumami pa kayo! (as if! hahaha)
- my taste in music – it’s something intangible, but I’m glad I get to appreciate a wide range of music genre. I’m tagged as the resident DJ in my office. Hehe. I remember when my friends would make me guess the song title the minute the first note plays. Right now, my favorite songs are Kalapana’s The Real Thing and Moony’s Flying Away.
- my gift of words – I believe I can write well. It’s catharsis for me.
- my PDA phone – I am a proud owner of a Samsung Blackjack and although it’s a little bit pricey, it has done wonders. It keeps me always on time for meetings, it always reminds me of friend’s birthdays, it has a “countdown” to everything, I get to keep a number of mp3s, I can check my email anytime anywhere, I can take nice pictures with its built-in camera, etc. etc. There’s one thing that it CANNOT do though: the alarm to drag my sluggish butt off the bed every morning. Tsk tsk
- my black croc skin bag with zebra print accent – a gift from tickled pink. I luveeeet! I’m still hoping I could save enough money to buy a Speedy 30. The earlier, the better ;-)
- long hot baths with matching scented candles – I’m at my most creative when I’m in the shower. I get to pray, plan my day and self-talk when I’m washing my hair. Try it, ang saya!
- my black and silver slim havaianas – gives me the illusion of beautiful feet even if they’re the ugliest. Very dependable! Everyone should have a pair. It’s also our friendship slippers *wink*
- sleeping while it’s raining hard outside – it’s nice to fall asleep when you hear the pitter-patter of raindrops on the roof.
- my nail polish collection – it never fails to uplift my girly spirits.
- cooking and eating my comfort food – I love cream pasta and soup. I wanna learn how to prepare risotto and steak though.
Simple joys.
Life is short.
Have fun while you can.
leche PLAN
Ang dami dami dami kong plano for 2008! Puro spillover ito ng mga plano ko nitong 2007. Nakakalungkot man, hindi ko nakuha lahat ng mga hinangad ko makuha sana para sa taong ito.
Although luckily, I got promoted this year, this is becoming a hindrance to my one bold move to job – hop. Syempre, nakakahiya naman if I just leave right after I get my promotion. Of course, it entails great responsibilities and even greater expectations. Although I have received a few invitations to join their companies, I still consider the time I have to spend with my company now that they have just granted me a promotion. Pero hanggang kelan ako tatanaw ng utang na loob? Siguro hanggang March 2008 na ang pinakamatagal ng ilalagi ko sa Plantersbank.
Next year, iniisip ko kung gusto ko ba talaga mag-abroad. Eh paano naman ako magiging successful, eh hindi naman ako naghahanap ng trabaho? Medyo timing na lang din yung pagkakasakit ni daddy kasi kahit paano I get to see his improvement. It was a very serendipitous move by The Man because had I flown out, my mom would have endured everything alone. Kawawa!
Next year ulit, gusto ko rin makabili ng isang big-ticket item na talagang maipagmamalaki kong ako ang bumili, na talagang maraming lunch out/dinner dates/coffee-coffeehan/shopping ang tiniis ko na talagang pinag-ipunan ko ang pambili nun. I have a number of things in mind: isang magarang laptop, isang sosyaling European-brand na bag, isang pares ng mamahaling alahas na pwedeng maging heirloom piece, mailibre ko man lang ng plane ticket at shopping ang mommy ko sa hong kong o di kaya pang downpayment ng kotse o bahay (yeah, dream big!)
Next year pa rin, gusto ko rin ng isang hefty bank account. I also thought of investing my savings into something worthwhile, pero sabi nila mas advisable pa rin to be liquid nowadays. Oo nga naman. Sige, papalaguin ko na lang ang bank account ko.
Mabuhay ang mga ambitious!
Although luckily, I got promoted this year, this is becoming a hindrance to my one bold move to job – hop. Syempre, nakakahiya naman if I just leave right after I get my promotion. Of course, it entails great responsibilities and even greater expectations. Although I have received a few invitations to join their companies, I still consider the time I have to spend with my company now that they have just granted me a promotion. Pero hanggang kelan ako tatanaw ng utang na loob? Siguro hanggang March 2008 na ang pinakamatagal ng ilalagi ko sa Plantersbank.
Next year, iniisip ko kung gusto ko ba talaga mag-abroad. Eh paano naman ako magiging successful, eh hindi naman ako naghahanap ng trabaho? Medyo timing na lang din yung pagkakasakit ni daddy kasi kahit paano I get to see his improvement. It was a very serendipitous move by The Man because had I flown out, my mom would have endured everything alone. Kawawa!
Next year ulit, gusto ko rin makabili ng isang big-ticket item na talagang maipagmamalaki kong ako ang bumili, na talagang maraming lunch out/dinner dates/coffee-coffeehan/shopping ang tiniis ko na talagang pinag-ipunan ko ang pambili nun. I have a number of things in mind: isang magarang laptop, isang sosyaling European-brand na bag, isang pares ng mamahaling alahas na pwedeng maging heirloom piece, mailibre ko man lang ng plane ticket at shopping ang mommy ko sa hong kong o di kaya pang downpayment ng kotse o bahay (yeah, dream big!)
Next year pa rin, gusto ko rin ng isang hefty bank account. I also thought of investing my savings into something worthwhile, pero sabi nila mas advisable pa rin to be liquid nowadays. Oo nga naman. Sige, papalaguin ko na lang ang bank account ko.
Mabuhay ang mga ambitious!
Friday, August 15, 2008
my priorities
last night's household was a breath of fresh air. i learned something new (again) about myself and my sisters and borthers.
earl & camille challenged us to come up with a list of how we prioritize 5 major points in our lives: prayer time, service, family, career, relationships. They told us to rank them they we prioritize them now and how we want them to be prioritized.
syempre, the ever pasaway, i came up with my own gimik. i ranked them according to how i value things before SFC, and now that i am one of them.
Before:
1. relationships - i was happy with what was going on in my life. i thought i had it all, i could just die.
2. career - money was a big factor then. i was materialistic. i was, for a time, married to the mall.
3. family - they're just there. everyone's healthy, everyone's at peace, everyone happy. i know that no matter what i do, i know my parents are just there. they'd love me no matter what.
4. prayer - ack! i had everything a girl could ever ask for. i don't need it.
5. service - i used to live for myself.
But now (and I'm proud of it):
1. prayer time - for me, this is the most "convenient" thing to do - because you can do this anytime, anywhere. lately, the first thing that i do when i open my eyes in the morning is pray. simply to thank and ask for guidance. i learned somewhere that prayer is not a spare tire we pull out everytime we feel our life has gone flat. rather,we should use it as a steering wheel to navigate us to our path where god wants us to be.
2. family - i come from a very small family, although i must admit we dont have a very open relationship, but we find ways to communicate. i'm still working on this part. i learned to value my parents more now, most especially when my dad got sick.
3. relationships [romantic (ulk!) or otherwise] - the people who keep me grounded; it's god's way of telling me that he loves me thru the friends he gave me.
4. career - it puts food on the table alright, but i believe i wasnt born to work. i work to live. i think ive already proven something,although not that grand (yet),pero im happy where i am now.
5. service - this is one thing i need to exert an effort in. although i intend to serve (charity), the thought is there,but i need to execute. like on my bday,instead of receiving gifts,i wanna be the one to pay it forward now. i believe ive been very blessed,so why not share the blessing?
so there, i challenge you to come up with your priorities too.
earl & camille challenged us to come up with a list of how we prioritize 5 major points in our lives: prayer time, service, family, career, relationships. They told us to rank them they we prioritize them now and how we want them to be prioritized.
syempre, the ever pasaway, i came up with my own gimik. i ranked them according to how i value things before SFC, and now that i am one of them.
Before:
1. relationships - i was happy with what was going on in my life. i thought i had it all, i could just die.
2. career - money was a big factor then. i was materialistic. i was, for a time, married to the mall.
3. family - they're just there. everyone's healthy, everyone's at peace, everyone happy. i know that no matter what i do, i know my parents are just there. they'd love me no matter what.
4. prayer - ack! i had everything a girl could ever ask for. i don't need it.
5. service - i used to live for myself.
But now (and I'm proud of it):
1. prayer time - for me, this is the most "convenient" thing to do - because you can do this anytime, anywhere. lately, the first thing that i do when i open my eyes in the morning is pray. simply to thank and ask for guidance. i learned somewhere that prayer is not a spare tire we pull out everytime we feel our life has gone flat. rather,we should use it as a steering wheel to navigate us to our path where god wants us to be.
2. family - i come from a very small family, although i must admit we dont have a very open relationship, but we find ways to communicate. i'm still working on this part. i learned to value my parents more now, most especially when my dad got sick.
3. relationships [romantic (ulk!) or otherwise] - the people who keep me grounded; it's god's way of telling me that he loves me thru the friends he gave me.
4. career - it puts food on the table alright, but i believe i wasnt born to work. i work to live. i think ive already proven something,although not that grand (yet),pero im happy where i am now.
5. service - this is one thing i need to exert an effort in. although i intend to serve (charity), the thought is there,but i need to execute. like on my bday,instead of receiving gifts,i wanna be the one to pay it forward now. i believe ive been very blessed,so why not share the blessing?
so there, i challenge you to come up with your priorities too.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
birthday wishlist
damn! i'm turning 28 in (checking pda)... 33 days!
is it true that as you get more comfortable in your own skin, let alone build a stronger sense of self (read: self-esteem), you become more fearless in facing your real age (i mean biological, not mental age). i don't believe in numbers anyway.
even if you insist that i'm officially old (yeah, yeah, we'll all get "there." una-unahan lang yan!), i believe i'm still entitled to my whims. i can tell you i'd want world peace as the perfect birthday present albeit its pageant-like-answer-that-will-surely-land-you-the-title theme, why not, libre ang mangarap! although it gives me chills to the bones to admit that i've been working this long, yet i haven't saved much to cater to my ever lust-inducing impulses (i'm talking material things, you moron!), i guess coming up with a wishlist won't hurt at all. if there are people who's like to play santa this early, go ahead and pacify me. if you don't intend to play mother theresa, no worries.
anyway, here are the things i'd like to have:
1. a digicam (dslr preferred) - to capture every great (or the not-so-great) moments with my friends, family or myself. sometimes i love taking pictures of non-living things. minsan gusto ko naman mag-trip kunan ng litrato ang mga taong nagmo-"moment" or nag-e-emote.
2. nice pairs of shoes (notice it's in plural form) - i'm talking killer shoes that will not only make my ugly feet & legs look beautiful & slim, but will also give me blisters. my life mantra is "beauty over comfort." i don't care if i commute every single day, but as long as i get praises for my shoes, then i'm all good!
3. shopping spree - it's been a long time since i went shopping. i don't intend to blow my month's paycheck on a single (sosyal) store. lately, i'm into this anti-mass-produced labels. so ok lang if i get to buy a few pieces, as long as it looks good on me and i don't get to bump into someone wearing the same ensemble.
4. a nice bag - hmm... the smell of luxurious leather, colored, well-made, arm candy (ok, i don't wanna push my luck and wish for an LV Damier).
5. plane ticket to an out-of-the-country trip - need i say more? (a trip to the beach will do.)
6. a laptop and a wireless internet connection - so i can blog, blog, blog away. anytime. anywhere. (and read more blogs)
7. a powerbooks gift certificate - so i can buy all the books i want. i love reading. i'm reading lauren weisberger's "chasing harry winston" lately. i'm starting to like chick lits. although i'd like to read garcia marquez' one hundred years of solitude one day, i'm taking it one step at a time.
happy birthday to me in 33 days!
is it true that as you get more comfortable in your own skin, let alone build a stronger sense of self (read: self-esteem), you become more fearless in facing your real age (i mean biological, not mental age). i don't believe in numbers anyway.
even if you insist that i'm officially old (yeah, yeah, we'll all get "there." una-unahan lang yan!), i believe i'm still entitled to my whims. i can tell you i'd want world peace as the perfect birthday present albeit its pageant-like-answer-that-will-surely-land-you-the-title theme, why not, libre ang mangarap! although it gives me chills to the bones to admit that i've been working this long, yet i haven't saved much to cater to my ever lust-inducing impulses (i'm talking material things, you moron!), i guess coming up with a wishlist won't hurt at all. if there are people who's like to play santa this early, go ahead and pacify me. if you don't intend to play mother theresa, no worries.
anyway, here are the things i'd like to have:
1. a digicam (dslr preferred) - to capture every great (or the not-so-great) moments with my friends, family or myself. sometimes i love taking pictures of non-living things. minsan gusto ko naman mag-trip kunan ng litrato ang mga taong nagmo-"moment" or nag-e-emote.
2. nice pairs of shoes (notice it's in plural form) - i'm talking killer shoes that will not only make my ugly feet & legs look beautiful & slim, but will also give me blisters. my life mantra is "beauty over comfort." i don't care if i commute every single day, but as long as i get praises for my shoes, then i'm all good!
3. shopping spree - it's been a long time since i went shopping. i don't intend to blow my month's paycheck on a single (sosyal) store. lately, i'm into this anti-mass-produced labels. so ok lang if i get to buy a few pieces, as long as it looks good on me and i don't get to bump into someone wearing the same ensemble.
4. a nice bag - hmm... the smell of luxurious leather, colored, well-made, arm candy (ok, i don't wanna push my luck and wish for an LV Damier).
5. plane ticket to an out-of-the-country trip - need i say more? (a trip to the beach will do.)
6. a laptop and a wireless internet connection - so i can blog, blog, blog away. anytime. anywhere. (and read more blogs)
7. a powerbooks gift certificate - so i can buy all the books i want. i love reading. i'm reading lauren weisberger's "chasing harry winston" lately. i'm starting to like chick lits. although i'd like to read garcia marquez' one hundred years of solitude one day, i'm taking it one step at a time.
happy birthday to me in 33 days!
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