Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Grab this tag from Darlene. Thanks!
This is super cool!! And it's true! I can truly relate with the results ha ha ha... Try it to believe :)
| Your Blogging Type is Confident and Insightful |
 You've got a ton of brain power, and you leverage it into brilliant blog. Both creative and logical, you come up with amazing ideas and insights. A total perfectionist, you find yourself revising and rewriting posts a lot of the time. You blog for yourself - and you don't care how popular (or unpopular) your blog is! |
We baghags know that finding the bag of our dreams is like finding your soulmate. O.A. ba? But it's true right? Nothing beats the feeling of having that "BAG". However, finding the "one" is not that easy. In the case of LV, you have to at least be listed at the store's super looong waitlist just to have the chance to buy the bag of your choice. There's no guarantee when you will have it. You just have to patiently wait, pips. That's why, it's good to know that there are baghags out there, like my multiply business contact, the lv lady.
You see, the lv lady is a true blue baghag who sells brand new and second hand authentic designer bags. It's 100% guaranteed authentic so you don't have to worry about knock-offs. Besides, she carries a lot of styles some are even no longer available in the stores or better yet, new styles that are not yet available in the boutiques. Last time I checked the site, she has the LV Mini Lin Speedy that Jody's crazy about. So, to baghags out there, check out this site. Who knows, you might find your "dream" bags here.
Oh btw, my favorite baghag, Mrs. T, also has a website that offers second hand designer bags. Check out also www.tresormakati.com. Her collection is to die for!
So, how was your long weekend? :) Mine was super fun but tiring, lol. Last Saturday, I had the chance to go to the spa for a much needed massage. Gawd! Those late nights during our planning have really drained me out! My body's screaming for a break! Anyways, hubby & I went to Bodytune at the Block for our reservation at 4pm. We indulged ourselves to one & a half hour of pure relaxation and sleeping! Hay! If only we could do this more often :)
Sunday was family day. I met with my brothers & sisters and we all trooped to Bonifacio High Street. I've been wanting to go there lately and good thing my siblings agreed to join me. One reason for going there is to visit Fully Boooked! Feels like heaven when you go there. You see, my sister & I love books. But between the two of us, she's the bookworm. i love it there! Imagine, four floors of all the books and magazines that you may possibly want (and have, if you have lots of moolah) and they have a wide range of cd selections to the delight of my sister (she super dooper loves classical music). Hay, you can't just get enough of this bookshop! I can stay in that building for a whole day! There's also a dog parade that afternoon and we were entertained by the different canine's dressed to the max. They were all soooo cute!! I personally love the chow-chow's that I saw. i love it! They look so fluppy though I can't go near them coz I might have an allergy attack :(
Here's a pic of a "chow-chow clown"
After watching the show, we had dinner at Brother's Burger and there we saw the Muhlach twins. I tell you guys, these kids are soo good looking!!! gwapito & gwapita!! Plus, they are both disciplined & well-mannered. No showing of tantrums whatsoever. Their parents must be so proud of them. There were no sightings of the parents though as the twins were with their lola. Sayang :) We capped the night off with coffee at Figaro then went home afterwards. Boni Hi Street is such a wonderful place to visit with your family. I'll be going back there before Christmas definitely!! plus, just across the street is Serendra. Love the cupcakes from Sonja's and Martha's :)
Here are more pictures of us:
Monday was rest day for me. I planned to go to the mall to buy last minute stuff before going home to Laguna this coming Nov. 1 but I got lazy, lol. I stayed at home the whole day watching T.V. and blogged like crazy!! Hope you had a nice weekend too!
Just got another treat from Jen. This is my fourth already!! Thanks, thanks :)
“Don’t just choose your friends making this cliquish and ‘just groupies’…Make NEW friends by choosing random visitors!!!.”
I pass this to my new visitors.. Darlene, Tet and April.
Happy Halloween everyone!
Sunday, October 28, 2007
OMG!!! Finally, the long wait is over! My fave brand Kiehl's finally opens in Greenbelt 5. I thought this will never gonna happen since news about the store not opening here in manila starts spreading like fire. Thanks to the fashpack I learned that Kiehl's finally opened! Yes, it was through thefashpack's blog that i learned about this great, great news. I wasn't invited in the launching, people. Sad to say, i'm not a VIP to ever deseve an invite from them, lol. Anyways, i'll definitely schedule a visit soon to G5. I hope i'll never get lost on my way there since most of the guests i heard were frustrated since there were no directions on how to get to this new mall, tsk, tsk.. I'm so happy because Kiehl's already available here. Now, it won't be a problem buying my fave products, lip balm #1 (my tube is almost consumed na) and creme de corps. I only got to buy Kiehl's products when I go abroad. So, this is great news to me :)
I learned it's a cute tiny store. Here's a pic courtesy of thefashpack: 
Got this tag from Eds.
1. Are you good at hiding your feelings?
Yeah, sometimes I really wish I could be more assertive.
2. How can we tell that you're already irritated?
I stop talking. I tend to be quiet when I get irritated.
3. How do you treat the person that obviously doesn't like you
I just ignore them
4. What usually ruins your mood?
A bad news & a bad person
5. Who do you see everyday that you wish you just wouldn't at all?
None, I appreciate everything that God has given me.
6. When was the last time that you had a good cry?
Last tuesday, in one of our team building activities. We shared our lifelines.
7. How often do you shop for clothes?
I try to shop when needed lang. But, knowing me, I usually break that policy. I end up buying even if it is not planned :)
8. Who's your long-time crush?
Shane West (long time since crush ko sya since "A Walk to Remember" :))
9. Someone you just had a crush on?
None. Solid Shane, lol.
10 . Do you have something that you wish you just don't?
None
11. Do you sometimes crave for something that isn't there?
Yes, I will always crave for my mom. She passed away 10 years ago ;(
12 . Do you wish to live in a faraway land where nobody knows you?
No, I want to be with my family and friends.
13. Have you kissed a total stranger?
No
14. What do you want to do at this moment?
Go to Boni High Street
15 . The worst feeling?
When my mom died
16. How about the best?
When I got married
17. Ever given your number to someone you dislike?
No
18. What will you say to the one reading this right now?
It's fun, do it!
19. What/Who do you need right now?
My hubby, my family
20 . Happy with your life?
Very! But would be more happy if God will bless us with a child of our own :)
I'm tagging Jane, Jody, Erika, Em and Abie.
We went to worldmusicroom family ktv in Greenhills last night with our good friends, Charlie and Malou. The four of us would always meet on friday nights just to have dinner, coffee or catch a movie. Last night, we decided to change our usual routine by going to a karaoke!! You see, we all love to sing and boy, sang we did to the max last night! We had so much fun. What with 3 hours of non-stop singing and dancing ha ha ha. We left Greenhills at half past midnight and decided to go to Something Fishy in Libis to have a super early breakfast. Imagine?! Brekfast at 1 in the morning!? All that singing made us very hungry! Good thing something fishy has an eat-all-you can breakfast at a very reasonable price. We had a blast! Finally, after all the merry making, we all went home to our respective homes and promised to ourselves that we will do this again. Good times!!
Here's Charlie, Moi, Malou:
Friday, October 26, 2007
I read about this letter from the chuvaness' blog and after reading it I cried. I felt truly sad about this.
Good day everyone,
I wish I were writing under different circumstances.
I would like to inform you that my wife Leslie Cruz was part of the
casualties in the Glorietta 2 Mall bombing in Makati City, Philippines. She
was supposed to have a minor out patient surgery at Makati Medical Center at
230pm.
I had taken a leave from work to accompany her there. We dropped off our
daughter, Amber, at my parents place in QC to babysit at around 10am. We
then proceeded to Makati and was there at 1230pm. Since she had been fasting
in preparation for her procedure, she wanted to move around and listen to
some music while I grabbed a bite to eat. We parked at the basement of Park
Square 2, and headed for the Glorietta 2 entrance. We parted at the top of
the escalator, she turned right towards Filbar's while I went left towards
the restaurants. That was the last time I would see her.
Around 120pm, she had called me so that we can meet at the Glorietta 2 exit
just in time to make her appointment. As I made my way there from Glorietta
1 through the connecting hallways, and was about to turn the corner, I heard
2 deep thumps and the shock-wave from the blast hit me. At that moment my
heart dropped as I knew that the origin of the blast came from the same
place where we were supposed to meet. I tried getting to where my wife was,
but the dust was too much and it was as if I was staring at a white wall.
I still tried to convince myself that she was able to make it out, and that
after ringing her mobile without a response only meant that she dropped it
in the confusion. After 6 hours of searching from Makati Med. to Ospital ng
Makati, the blast site, and back again to MMC - with the help of all the
people I could get hold of, that I was able to get confirmation in what the
state of my wife was.
My Dad and Uncle signaled me in from the ER of MMC. My Uncle (who's a
doctor) asked me to describe Leslie's appearance to another group of
doctors. I saw in the eyes of one that the description made sense. Instead
of confirming it to me, they huddled together, then brought me to a small
examination room. It was only through a digital camera that I was able to
confirm (and deny) that she was indeed gone.
I have so many regrets. I should have met her sooner. I should have ran
instead of a brisk walk. I should have not chose to park where I did. I
should have braved the dust and went in the blast site. I should have ...
Today's the 4th day. It is still terribly difficult to breathe, let alone
wake up realizing that your source of strength, your best friend doesn't lie
beside you on your bed. That my deepest worry is when Amber starts asking
for her Mama.
I am glad that Amber's too young to understand the loss and pain. In time I
would like to tell her the details of how her mother died, but more
importantly I would like to raise her as how her mother lived - a loving
person, strong willed, decisive, caring, and nurturing. She has always cared
for her family and friends, and sacrfied her career for being a full time
mom and home maker.
As with all couples we had our ups and downs - none of which I regret not
going through. The sweet is never as sweet without the sour. For almost 4
years of marriage, we've finally hit our balance in life only to be taken
away in an instant. I have no regrets about our marriage. She has loved me
and Amber beyond her capacity. I will always love her.
It is my first time to write to egroup as I've lurked and watched emails
being sent to and fro. All I want now is that for each of the couples here
is to cherish each moment that we spend with our loved ones. Pretty simple
to say, very easy to take for granted.
Thank you all for the prayers. I would still like to ask you to please
include Leslie in them until her 40th day so that the path to God's kingdom
is well lit and she is no longer in the dark.
Sincerely,
Carlo Cruz
Please help spread this letter... Whatever is the real reason behind the Glorietta 2 explosion, only one thing is definite. That lives were lost and more than a hundred were injured. I just hope that this horrible thing will never ever happen again. And for the mall owner's and management out there, may this serve as a lesson and a reminder to always prioritize safety and security over and above anything else.
I'm back from a 2-day budget planning session. This is the last leg of the planning session for 2008. We stayed in Antipolo in the same resort/hotel, Cloud 9. This time, all the officers of the company's different departments/division attended the planning/team building to consolidate our respective department budgets. I have a related post were I talked about a similar planning session of my own department held in this similar resort. It was so tiring and exhausting but I enjoyed it just the same. I had the oppurtunity to bond with my colleagues and got to know them more. We had activities that allow us to peek a little into the lives of our colleagues and i'm glad we did it because now we know where each one of us came from and we will have a better understanding of how each member of the team thinks and works.
We had limited time for photo ops because we stayed most of the time in the conference area finishing the budget and it's raining the whole time we're there. But we were able to had some pics taken because we're such picture addicts, lol. Here's a view of the Metropolis from Cloud 9. It's raining so fog is everywhere.
Monday, October 22, 2007
When it comes to paid blogging, I must say that i'm only an amateur compared to my other blogging buddies who are now now earning a lot. You see, I only started with paid blogging only last month but I made a considerable amount of money already. Not bad eh? I got so hooked with paid blogging that I will immediately sign-up for any paid blogging site available. Recently, i joined Bloggerwave and got approved fast! I'm looking forward to more jobs with bloggerwave and you too can sign-up if you want to earn extra cash. They are now looking for more bloggers so this is the best time to sign-up with them. Blogging has never been this great with bloggerwave.
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Sunday, October 21, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Got tagged again by Kelly, and here is the question:
Which local or foreign celebrity best describes your style?
I really admire Karen Davila's modern classic style especially her DVF dresses while I like Katie Holmes uber chic get up always. Plus she always carry around the latest designer "it" bags!
Now for my question:
Which do you think is worth buying as your first designer bag, Louis Vuitton or Chanel, Jane & Jody?
Can't wait to know your answers :)
Got tagged by Kelly. Thanks Kel! I enjoyed doing this :)
First name?: Jessellie Lourdes
Like your name?: Yes because my first name is the combined name of parents (i'm their first born eh) and my second name is after the Our Lady of Lourdes of France that's why i'm a devout marian.
Age?: 3_
Birthdate? : April 07
Birth place?: Philippines
Time you were born?: At dawn yata, not sure eh
Current location?: Q.C.
Height?: 5′2
Like your height?: Yes
Eye color?: Dark Brown
Contacts/glasses?: No/No
Hair color?: Burgundy yata, not sure again :)
Natural hair color?: Black
Dye your hair often?: No
Righty or lefty?: Righty
Your favorites…
Type of music?: Pop, R&B, Classical Pop, Standards
Band or singer?: Barbra Streisand, Lea Salonga, Tony Bennet, Josh Groban (I so want to watch his concert!!)
TV show?: Grey's Anatomy (the best!), One Three Hill
Movie?: Love Affair (the one with Annette & Warren)-never fails to make me cry, Sabrina (the one with Julia & Harrison), Two Weeks Notice, basata chick flick!!
TV channel?: Lifestyle Network, Star World, aBS-cbn (kapamilya 4ever!), HBO, Star Movies, Etc, Cinema 1
Radio station?: 89.9, 89.1, 99.5
Place to be?: At home or at the mall (mall rat eh)
Thing to do?: Spend time with the family, Shop, Sing
Food?: Filipino dishes (sinigang is my fave), Italian, Steaks!
Non alcoholic drink?: Iced Tea, does Cali count as one?
Alcoholic drink?: I'm not really a drinker
Animal?: No, please. I have asthma eh. Sorry.
Holiday?: Christmas syempre!!
Season?: Christmas pa rin!
Sport? : None! I'm not the sporty type :)
Place to shop?: Ngee Ann in Singapore, Night Markets of Hongkong & Rustan's, Shangri-la Plaza, Trinoma & SM here in Manila
Clothing brand?: Zara & Mango for basics and special events, Black Shop for work, Bayo for casuals.
Scent?: Burberry Touch, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, Kenzo L'eau Par
Restaurant?: Seven Corners @ Crowne Plaza, Cibo, Dulcinea
Fruit?: Mango, Cantalopue
Vegetable?: Kangkong & Cabbage lang
Fast food restaurant?: McDonald’s
Pizza topping?: Ham, cheese & Pineapple. In short, Hawaiian lang. I'm easy to please when it comes to pizzas.
Ice cream flavor?: Coffee, Mocha
Magazine?: MEGA, Preview, Lifestyle Asia, Yes!
City?: Abroad-Singapore & Hongkong, Here-Q.C. and can i include my hometown, Sta. Cruz in Laguna? :)
Color?: Pale Pink
Number?: 7
This or that…
Chocolate or vanilla?: Chocolate definitely!
Pepsi or coke?: Coke
Hot or cold?: Cold
Black or white?: White
Dog or cat?: None
French toast or pancakes?: Pancakes
French fries or onion rings?: French Fries
Hamburger or hot dog?: Hotdog
Pepperoni or sausage?: Sausage
Britney or Christina?: Christina
McDonalds or Burger King?: McDonalds
50 Cent or Eminem?: I don't like both
Canada or Mexico?: Canada. I have relatives there.
Hug or kiss?: Both pwede? :)
Movies or TV?: Both rin pwede?
Truth or dare?: Truth!
Do you…Shower daily?: Of course!
Sing in the shower?: Yes all the time!
Like to sing?: Yes
Like to dance?: Love to sana but i'm not really a dancer!
Smoke?: No
Drink?: No
Curse?: No. Oh well very seldom. Pag stress lang ;)
Talk to yourself?: Sometimes!
Believe in yourself?: Yes!
Play an instrument?: Yes. I used to play the piano. Took formal lessons pa pero na-stop eh.
Go to school?: Went, yes
Go to college?: Finished it. Went to Grad School too.
Have a job?: Yes
Like your job?: Yes
Want to get married?: I am already
Want to have kids?: Super Yes! Still trying to have one though :(
Get along with your parents?: Yes, though we argue once in a while but I love them still!
Get along with your siblings?: Yes super!
Drive?: Not yet. But will soon.
Random …
Do you think you’re trustworthy?: Yes. My friends could attest to that :)
Think you’re funny?: Sometimes…
Ever toilet papered someones house?: Ummm… No?
Gone garbage can tipping?: I don’t think so, no.
What are your parents names?: Jess and Ellie
Siblings names?: Jon, Judy, Jerome (we're all J's)
Do you wash your hands frequently?: It's a must for me!
How many times a day do you brush your teeth?: 3x minsan nga more pa.
Collect anything?: Yes. Magazines and bags!
Ever been in love?: Yes
In love right now?: Yes!
What color pants are you wearing right now?: Blue shorts
How does your hair look?: Layered. Love it!
Ever had your heartbroken?: Yes
Ever broken the law?: No
Been arrested?: No, and I hope I never will be!
Been out of the country?: Yes
Can you stick your fist in your mouth?: No!
When was the last time you got drunk?: Never
Do you do drugs?: Never tried them
When was the last time you were high on anything?: Last Oct. 12, start of a long weekend! Went Mall hopping!
Do you prefer the lights on or off?: on, takot ako sa dilim!
Would you ever get plastic surgery?: Haven't thought of that pa
Do you prefer boxers or briefs?: On my hubby? briefs!
Do you like to laugh?: Yes
Ever had a bloody nose?: Never
Have you ever caught a fish?: Never
What was the last thing you ate?: Chinese Food
What time do you go to bed?: Usually around 12pm
What’s your favorite color?: Pale Pink
Do you like to give or receive?: Give & Receive
Are you obsessed with anything/any one?: Yes! Bags!
Do you live alone?: No
Do you own a blender?: No & I don't know why I have'nt got myself one
Do you like the snow?: Yes but still have to experience the real thing.
Ever been up a mountain?: No
Ever been rootin’?: Huh?
Do you like surprises?: Yes!
Now, i'm tagging Jane and Jacqui
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Just have to post this.
Oh my! Got another treat from Jody! I'm happy, uber!
"Don't just choose your friends making this cliquish and 'just groupies'...Make NEW friends by choosing random visitors!!!."
I'm tagging more friends: Melisse and Jody (i haven't given you a treat yet :))
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Just got my second treat from Kitty! Thanks, thanks Kit!
I'm tagging more friends - Jane, Jacqui, Kathy, Lalique & Jen.
"Don't just choose your friends making this cliquish and 'just groupies'...Make NEW friends by choosing random visitors!!!."
Saturday, October 13, 2007
I'm a treat! Thanks Jane! . I'm super touched by this...
"Don't just choose your friends making this cliquish and 'just groupies'...Make NEW friends by choosing random visitors!!!."
I'm passing this treat to my recent visitors: Alpha, Juliana, Kitty, Mrs. Partygirl, Kelly and Gwenmari.
If you're truly a baghag and paid attention to my header, you'll know what this is :)
Yes. It is definitely a Chanel 2.55, but not the bag people... it's actually a cupcake!!!
"chanel"
Yes, it's an edible Chanel bag by a cupcake shop named "The Sweet Life by Ange." "Chanel" is a Moist Chocolate Cupcake with Valrhona Buttercream. Yummy!
There's an on-going cake and pastry fair called the Baker's Fair at the basement level of the Powerplant all weekend of October and The Sweet Life is one of the participants. When I saw this cutie I could'nt help but buy it because it's a Chanel for crying out loud! And it's a chocolate cupcake so i really have to get one. Anyways, i'm not really sure if i'll be able to eat this cutie because it's a Chanel, lol. But I have to consume this within 3 days. I think i'll reserve this for a while. Love to look at it eh. It's as if I bought a real Chanel 2.55! Only it's edible :) Oh, I think there's a Vuitton cupcake too but they ran out of stock. If ever Vuitton is available, kumpleto sana :)
Friday, October 12, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Photo Courtesy of thebaghag
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
"suman at tsokolate"
We spent the first day brainstorming and evaluating each department's action plans for the goals and objectives set. It was a very tiring experience but at least we have covered all the subjects that need to be discussed and resolved. We finishd around 9:30 in the evening and cap the night off with a round of drinks courtesy of our boss.
at work
at play
Our second day was also devoted to planning but this time we were able to squeeze in some photo ops:
group picture
We finished at around 5:30 in the afternoon so we had an early dinner and yes, a karaoke session! This event won't be complete without a karaoke session! We are such karaoke addicts, lol!
karaoke!
Over-all, the event is a huge success. We were able to accomplish our tasks and at the same time had fun and great bonding moments with our colleagues and boss.
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Sorry for not blogging this past few days. I'm so busy at work. I'll be in Antipolo for two days starting tomorrow for our company's annual planning session. We hope to accomplish a lot of things as our group are expected to present our action plans for the goals set for the year 2008. I'll be bringing my laptop and if the place we're staying has wifi, i'll be blogging to death. I wish! :)
