Chasen Dreams

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 ...

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.  ...

 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 a...

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 off...

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. ...

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....