Chasen Dreams

I keep on telling myself, “Calm down, it’s only a wedding.”   Pero sobrang nakakastress talaga ang mga tao…those who volunteered to help for free pero waley din and those suppliers for a fee na di makadeliver nang maayos.  Pero mas nakakastress yung free kasi di mo pwedeng talakan.   But there are those who exerted effort to help me naman...kahit walang bayad or kahit konti lang ang bayad (i'll include you sa billing on my next post).   I can’t wait to make a supplier   performance assessment. Below   are my suppliers: Church                        Penafrancia Church Reception                   Starmark Royale Invites                         Printsonalities Photography/Video     MPG Studio Bridal Gown               Analyn's Bridal Gown* overhauled by Manay Glo Groom's Barong          Onesimus Entourage Gown         Manay Glo Entourage Barong       McIntosh Souvenirs                    Jackie and the Beadstalk by Atty Jaja Tokens for PS             Yul

photo from dzmm Marhay na tao asin bakong epokrito Sarong honestong lider, bako lamang korapto Orgulyo kan mga Bicolano Oragon na Nagueño Dai mi ika malilingawan Mayor Robredo!!!

photo from maccosmetics.com Boylet: Uwig (term of endearment),  why do you need to wear makeup? Me: Why do you  need to groom your hair? Boylet: Grooming and vanity…they’re different, right? Me: Sana bading ka na lang so you could understand my penchant.   But wait, real men wear makeup too. Look at Marilyn Manson. (lol) Boylet: Let’s cut the crap. You are bitching again! Oh, you are hitting pan on powder already. Where's the nearest makeup counter? (lol) Me: cuton ka! (lol) Why do I wear makeup? The reasons are the following: 1.         I can express myself through makeup. 2.        I feel confident and beautiful. 3.        I want to make ASAR!!! lol

Boylet and I are currently saving for something.   So, we decided to cut our expenses.   We opted to be frugal and simplify our lifestyle.     We choose DVDs over cinemas. We rarely take a cab. We don’t go out of town.   We seldom go to the mall (I did mention that window shopping is not my cup of tea).   He had his internet connection cut.   I hardly ever   shop for clothes and stuff.   He becomes contented with my 5-minute kneading rather than to pay for a masseuse.    I seldom go out for lunch and choose to savor Manang Shalala’s luto.   I associate myself with rich and generous friends (lol).   In grocery shopping, I only pick items which I really need.   I do some of his laundry. He irons his clothes.    We do the chores ourselves instead of paying for someone to do them.   We save but we do not allow ourselves to be deprived.    We find happiness in simple things.   There are inexpensive ways to be happy.   Number one in the list…sleeping!   I can sleep the whole day withou

I have mentioned before that I’m earning a salary which is only enough for my daily necessities ( I consider makeup as a necessity..lol).    It’s because I’m working in a government agency.  Yes, I’m a kawani ng gobyerno! I am not a minimum wage earner but compared to my boylet and friends who are working in  private companies, I consider my salary low.  However, I’m happy (Don’t get me wrong, boylet is passionate about his work but he’s a bit pressured).    I have a cool working environment.  We are like a family here.  I call my officemates tito/tita/kuya/ate.   My officemates are not bitchy.   My boss is not horrible.  The CEO is the coolest and sweetest.  And most of all, I like my job, albeit, not my dream job.  I’m part of the Plans and Programs group.  One of the functions of the group is to validate reports submitted by regional offices. It means visiting regional offices.  It’s travelling and making a living rolled into one.  Now, you know why I like my job! Last wee

 Can you remember Raspberry Bratsplash from Bench?  I was a fan of it back in high school. It’s sweet. I loved it but as I mature, my taste for perfumes has evolved.   Right now, I’m not into sweetie, girly scents.  I’ve been there!   Needless to say, I’m not into berry scents.  But hey, Jeanne from the house of Lanvin makes me want to strike out my previous statement. Jeanne Lanvin by Lanvin is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women.  It was launched in 2008.   The nose behind it is Anne Flipo. Top notes are blackberry, lemon and pear; middle notes are peony, freesia and raspberry; base notes are sandalwood, amber and musk. Verdict: I must say it’s a girly scent for all ages.  It doesn’t follow, right? Lol.  Let me explain.   I’m in my late 20’s but my age doesn’t bar me from being bubbly and girly.  I consider myself a woman but there is always a girl in me.  I believe women of all ages, have playful and girly facet.  Jeanne by Lanvin captures this side of every wom

Hey! I’m back…not yet to my old self but I’m getting there.  The past weeks were hellish.  Thank goodness I survived.  I may still encounter “post mistake consequences”  (mistake which I did not commit) but I don’t want to think about it.    I’m tired of thinking and worrying.  Anyway, why do I need to worry when I can pray?     As of the moment, I just want to focus on what is good and positive.   Please find below the reasons why despite of what had happened, I still feel blessed. 1.        I know God is always  with me.    2.        I have a  family.  Papa and Mama are  brave and strong and prayerful.  3.        I have friends.  They may not know what I’ve been going through but I feel their support and concern. 4.        I have understanding officemates.  I do appreciate when they did not ask me, “what’s wrong?”  5.        I have lawyer friends. They give me options. (lol) 6.        I did not lose my sanity. 7.        I came to realize that life is not perfect…and

Goodbye Nonoy! Auntie Chasen will terribly miss you!!!

Everyday’s a cheat day.  I’m kidding.  I was not able to resist my officemates' invite.  Self control, what happened to you?  Anyhow, I’ll compensate on the succeeding days.  I do regret having lunch with them.  Okay, I admit, I don’t.  Look at the pictures below and you’ll get the picture! I want to mention that I went to the restaurant only with a hungry tummy.  I really love  “galit sa pera” friends! Lol I ordered lasagna.  The serving is hefty.  It can actually feed two famished tummies. Pork Siomai.   This is good.  I did not taste the extenders. Puto Pao.  Nathaniel’s is known for their puto pao.  For me, it’s a so-so.    Buco Pandan. Sinful! Runel  and Atty Mitch had Pancit Palabok.  The serving is huge too. Having tasted their chow, I do recommend Nathaniel’s. They offer hefty and delicious meals that will not hurt your wallet. Price range:  P65-150

Okay, you are sad and devastated.  You want to be happy so, you want to grab chocolate bars or  you want to munch a bag of chips in one sitting.  Every bite is bliss. You forget the blues as you masticate the so-called comfort food.     That is happiness in the short term.   After you consume it, you go back to being lonely.  The eating gives rise to weight gain, insecurities and aggravated sadness.  Malungkot na nga, mataba pa!  How excruciating is that? To prevent yourself from emotional eating,  you may want to try any of the following: 1.         Go to water spa.   Loosen up and swim away  your pain and sadness.    2.        Get a body scrub and a relaxing  massage.  3.        Visit a  salon.  Have a new hair cut or have your hair treated.  Have your nails done.  You need to feel good about yourself.  You need to feel beautiful.  You need to love yourself more. 4.        If you have moolah, shop.  Get yourself a new top or a red lipstick.  (Unlike other women,  I do

You are strong. You are brave.  God is with you. Now, put on the red lippie!!!

Facts: Spouses Victor Ma. Gaston and Lydia Gaston, the private respondents, filed a complaint for damages with preliminary   injunction/preliminary mandatory injunction and temporary restraining order before the Regional Trial Court against petitioners Sta Clara Homeowners Association (SCHA).   The complaint alleged that the private respondents purchased their lots in Sta. Clara Subdivision and at the time of the purchase, there was no mention or requirement of membership in any homeowners’ association.      From that time on, they have remained non-members of the SCHA.     They also stated   that an arrangement was made wherein homeowners who   were non-members of the association were issued non-member gate pass stickers for their vehicles for identification by the security guards manning the subdivision’s entrances and exits.   This arrangement remained undisturbed until sometime   in the middle of March 1998, when SCHA disseminated a board resolution which decreed that o