Monday was a busy day for me. I had lots of errands to run so me and Gian had to start our day early.

I had to buy a new laptop, buy some more hangers, print pictures for my kuya, mail a couple of letters, go to IKEA to buy a couple more baskets for my closet, open a joint account with Gian, go to their house and print some documents (since we dont have a printer yet), then finally go back home to fix the mess in my bedroom. WHEW!!!

I needed a new laptop since I'm on my last 3 months of school and the work is becoming hell extensive. It's mainly practical work (ALMOST none of that theory crap) so it's quite hard. So off we went to buy it.

As Gian and I left Big W, I decided to browse around for watches cuz I figured, it might be about time to buy a nice, classic watch. I saw this really nice watch on display. To my surprise, Gian asked the salesguy if I could try it on. I told him "bakit mo pa pinalabas, di ko pa naman bibilhin?", to which he said, it doesn't matter. I dunno if I'm the only one like this but I hate trying on stuff that I'm not gonna buy (or at least not YET). Anyway, I tried it on and... I just fell in love with it!!!!! Gian kept talking to the guy asking stuff while I stood there admiring it. I told myself I'll come back for it next week after payday. So anyway, the guy gave us a special price that one would be NUTS if they let it go! Still, I told myself, I hope the price is the same when I do come back for it next week!

To my surprise, Gian suddenly just said "We'll take it!"

me: 0_0 (with mouth hanging open)
me: ARE U SERIOUS?
him: yeah ^__^
me: *dumbfounded and speechless*

he told me and the guy that the watch was supposedly a surprise for me for our 1 yr and 6th month anniversary but then the price was too hard to pass up on so he bought it right then and there. I really didnt think he was gonna get it for me (I wasn't hoping in the first place.. so i was just gobsmacked!) cuz he (and my kuya) paid for my laptop as well!! So that's a big chunk out of his pocket for just a day.

Thank YOU!!

edit:
i didn't notice there were a ton of typos in this entry. I was very excited as u guys can see. ^_^

How good did it feel to wake up knowing that today's gonna be a cool day?

I went straight out to our backyard the minute I stepped out of my room yesterday. I inhaled very deeply and spread my arms, grateful for the cool breeze that greeted me.

It was only 29 degrees outside but when the previous day had a temperature of 39 degrees, you will really FEEL the 10 degree difference.

Autumn is finally here.

And I'm happy.

^__________________________^

Yes we are going to melbourne in 3 weeks. My sister in law's work requires her to travel and next month, she's assigned to Melbourne! They know that I've always wanted to visit Melbourne. Apart from the fact that I'm bored of Adelaide, I got heaps of good feedback about Melbourne's SHOPPING and FASHION scene. For one, there's more malls to go to. Second, there are more choices, so more shopping to do! Third, people there are, apparently, more fashionable! I can't wait to be inspired! ^________^

 So anyway, they asked if I wanted to come and get this.... Gian too!!! So exciting!!!

I need to save for my shopping money lol.

how lucky am I to have experienced it

NOT!!

I miss my autumn!! We've had high temps at high 30's (38, 39) and even 40s for 2 weeks already! It's so deadly esp when you have school and the hot weather just makes you feel lethargic and unproductive. I just HATE summer weather.

Like I said, its supposed to be autumn now (autumn begins March and ends May) but it still feels like it's summer!

Weather forecast says the temperature is gonna drop to 34 by Tuesday and 31 by Wednesday. Hopefully by Easter, the temp drops to high 20s and mid 20s. If we're lucky, even low 20s! Oh that would be sooo good!!!

34 is still pretty hot but man, that's nothing compared to 38, 39 and 40 degree weather!!!! 

It wasn't like this last year that's why I loved Autumn. The temperatures have always been at the 20-degree range. It's just perfect. Not cold and not hot either. We'd get some warm days but that's only during the start of Autumn...

During summer and when a 28 degree celsius weather is forecasted:
us: YEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

During winter and when a 28 degree celsius weather is forecasted:
us: NOOOOOOOOOOO it's gonna be sooooooooo hot!!!!

edit:
Forecast for this week is
Monday: 39
Tuesday: 30
Wednesday: 28
Thursday: 24
Friday: 28
Saturday: 30

I'm quite happy ^_^

I had surgery yesterday to take out a sebaceous cyst on my back.

This is the 3rd time I had surgery in my life and like before, it's the anesthetic that I was worried about. The pain when the anesthesia goes through your laman is just sobrang mahapdi! Super hapdi nya talaga! Gian was watching when the doctor injected local anesthesia on my back but he had to turn away and leave the room at one point cuz he said, the doctor kept "stabbing" me with the injection. LOL! I was already semi-screaming at this point cuz the doctor didn't even let me rest! He just kept injecting it tuloy tuloy. BUT in fairness to me, I was still smiling when I was saying ouch and all that. ^_^ I found it funny.

But yeah... all's good. I can't move properly cuz I'm scared the stitch would rip =/ and the doctor said that, since it's a pretty big cyst, aside from the cut he made, he had to make an internal stitch as well cuz I have a big cavity inside. YIKES! So i can't really move. I'm moving and walking like I have a board stuck on my back and as if I have a neck brace. It's tough! Imagine how I sleep. I sleep on my right side! THAT'S IT! Aray talaga!

I can't dress by myself too!! Or bathe! I can't get it wet for like, at least 2 weeks I think?

How will I be able to work... I wonder why.

My favorite season is almost here!

Which means... it's time for a wardrobe change!

Well not entirely of course... I've been buying clothes that are easily winterized for one (just put some leggings on, long sleeves underneath, a hot bomber jacket or a blazer and a scarf) but I have been missing some key pieces for this season's (and winter's) looks. I've got plenty of summer dresses and tunics that can be updated for this season. Not to mention my lovely black slouch boots that I bought during summer for $40! Cheap hey?? ^_^

Seems like a black leather bomber jacket is the must-have bomber jacket to pair up your dresses, jumper dresses, smocks, tunics, high waist shorts, miniskirts, skinny jeans and everything else! It just sucks cuz it's expensive!!! Argh! The cheapest one I saw was $100. YIKES!! And I need to majorly save up!!! =/

Another trend that I'm looking forward to are the socks. Sportsgirl is releasing them end of this week (I'm gonna check it out tomorrow and see if they have it in stock already). I swear, the moment I saw the pictures in their latest catalogue, I drooled. The girls look FANTASTIC. I'm easy to get cold and come winter, I don't think I can even show a bit of skin... but I can always wear the socks over leggings! I'm sure to be warm! I'd normally think knee high boots are the best option during winter. But they could also work with high heeled shoes such as t-bars, maryjanes, pumps and even peep toes! They look soo good!

And of course, who'd forget the scarves? I'm not talking about the thick, wintery ones. I'm talking about Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff, Sienna Miller type of scarves! It's been quite a fad last season (summer) with girls dressing up their normal tanks with scarves. I have to admit they look good. I bought a white scarf with black skulls 2 weeks ago but I haven't used it yet.

Long cardigans will also be a staple. It's great for those 'can't be bothered' days, when you want to look like you've effortlessly dressed. Over a summer dress, a long sleeved top, a smock or whatever. And during the colder months, it can be also be worn underneath a trench coat. Thinking about it makes me feel warm already ^_^

Another thing that looks HOT are fingerless gloves. When I first came here, I thought they're a bit tacky. But when I saw ppl wearing them, I had a change of heart. They look really nice! As we all know, the key to winter is LAYER. But I didn't know you could layer on gloves as well!

See what I mean? ^_^

Here's your leather jacket, tunic top, skinny jeans, scarf and heels. I'd probably dress it down with ballet flats if I'm only going to school. And I won't wear bracelets. But this outfit is perfect for a night out!

This look is sooo boho-y. So Sienna! I'd skip the big hat but everything else works so well together! For winter, I think...... leggings, high heels and a bomber jacket! Perfect!

Once again with the leather jacket. It does look pretty cool.... hmmmmmm... I might get one next week.

This is one of my fave looks. I think she's wearing about 3 layers. I'd probably just add long sleeves for the cooler months... and probably add a scarf. Use my gloves as well hehe!

She looks sooo comfy. The vintage vest she's wearing costs more than a leather jacket so I think i'd skip it and wear a long cardigan instead. Hmmm she's wearing high waist jeans too. Instead of that, I might wear shorts instead and leggings plus the knee high socks then my black 'killer' peep toes OR my black flats. Or just plain skinny jeans and flats/heels.

I like her tights! It looks maroon. I like how it brightens up her whole look considering she's mostly wearing grey. Very nice!

Again, one of my fave looks. Normally, when you see grey, you'd think black (to pair it up with) but purple gives it a nice pop! I'd give this a try. Might as well buy some more bright colors too! I've got plenty of smock dresses which are a lil bit longer than what's pictured and I reckon I can wear this during the low 20's. Come high 10s, I'd definitely need tights AND the socks. I might even use my boots if I'm THAT cold.

UPDATE: I bought those shoes in the last pic! I might buy the shoes in the pic before but I tried them on and the heels were heaps high so I chose the wedges instead. I also bought black high waist shorts. It made my legs look THRICE as long! Geez! I need to get more lol! The problem is, I dunno what tops to wear them with =/ I know tank tops will work but will I wear tank tops during autumn and winter? BIG NO. Plain long sleeves will work of course (tucked in) but I want some variation. I can't keep wearing long sleeves with it =/

anyway... my updated wishlist is
leather bomber jacket
black doublebreasted coat
white/camel trench coat
fingerless gloves
one more pair of heels
tons of socks from sportsgirl
leggings and tights

Now who says leggings/tights are gonna be old news? Not for people who likes to wear dresses during winter AND feel nice, warm and snuggly!

I overindulged this last Friday.

I went shopping with my kuya and ate and later on met up with Gian.

Bought a slice of triple layer cheesecake.

After dinner, my brother, ate and I went to Chocolate Bean for them to finally have a taste of this sinful chocolate concoction aptly named Chocolate Filth (i kept raving to them about how DELICIOUS it is so they finally checked it out). I wasn't gonna have any of it, I swear, cuz I already had a bit of a cheesecake. But they kept annoying me... so I ended up taking a few bites of the cake and dipping it in the creme-filled shotglass.

The result next day?

Extremely sore tonsils.

Did I also mention that my whole body was sore because I added more weights to lift in the gym?

Plus, I had high fever due to the stupid tonsilittis.

And if that's not enough... it's 38 degrees celsius outside! Do you guys know how DEADLY that it? Well... I can't complain. Tomorrow's gonna be 39!!!

I don't wanna go to school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

alright... I signed up about a week ago and I'm proud to say I've been going to the gym religiously. I know it's only the first week but I hope to do this for 6 months. THINSPIRATION BABY!!! lol

It also helps that you have friends that go with you to the gym.

But, I went to the gym by myself a couple of times too. I didnt mind it. People mind their own business anyway.

And majority of the gym goers are women. Which is a huge plus for me. I mean, I wouldn't feel comfortable in working out with mostly men!

I'm trying to cut back on carbs. I try to cut back on white stuff too (pasta, rice, anything with flour basically) and I've been doing alright.

Cutting back on sweets, is a completely different thing!

IT'S KILLING ME!!!! I need my sweets!!!

Other than that, I reckon I'm doing alrite ^_^

ran some errands the day after I got back

went to work to get my schedule

bought new toothbrush and black hair ties

bought a 48L transparent storage box for my shoes

ENROLLED IN A GYM

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!

And today, I have an appointment with a trainer so she can design a program for me. I might as well start my workout immediately after.

I've been trying to eat healthy too. I had chicken ceasar salad for dinner 2 nights ago, and last night, I only had 2 tablespoonfuls of rice and 2 pcs of chicken from our ulam nilagang manok (instead of nilagang baka). However, I did have yiros (greek shawarma) for lunch. It was a really filling lunch! So much meat inside! Well, at least the meat weren't fried. They were put in a spit so fats drip out. I just felt guilty cuz it was a really heavy lunch.

Anyway, I'm quite excited with me going to the gym. My inspiration is the show, The Biggest Loser, lol.

And calorieking.com.au is my new bestfriend. I've been counting my calorie intake eversince.

AND OMG! KFC chips and popcorn chicken have a total of almost 1000 calories?? *faints* NO WONDER I GAINED WEIGHT!! You see, they have "snackboxes" here which are really cheap. I'd always get chips with popcorn chicken for a quick fix if I'm starving. I mean,for $3, who would complain?

Never again. I might have chips on my cheat day but never the 2 of them together! OMG!

my oh my it IS addicting!!!

it's different from friendster and myspace that it will confuse you the first time you login. there is SOOO much to do and SOOOOOOOO much to put in your profile.

go check it out...

add me if you can find me ^_^

look for:
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if you know me, you know what my surname is

I know I was complaining a few blog post back that I am gonna be so BUSY when I get back to Australia... but, I had this inspiration to take up a new hobby with my hubby (to be)!!

We cook every Saturday everytime we're at their place. Saturday is our self declared day together and we cannot work or plan anything else with other people aside from each other every Saturday. So I guess cooking is a hobby we have at the moment... although we only do it once a week. It's pretty exciting! I like doing grocery shopping with him ^_^ I'm the head chef and he's the sous chef which basically means I order him around and he does all the work. LOL!!! I guess I should pull my weight around more... but he always tells me that he's gonna cook for me so he ends up doing everything nga. Me? Sitting there, guiding him and watching him lol!

So anyway... there's a few I'm interested in doing.

For one, I'd like to study Spanish. And he wants to learn spanish too! I just can't do it right now... not until I finish my studies and get more free time. But this is definitely going to happen! Not sure when though... maybe when I get back to Australia, again. (I'm coming back to the Philippines this August and I won't leave til probably August next year at the earliest but this one for good.)

I'd like to become a certified scuba diver. I wanna learn how to! I'm not sure if they offer diving classes in Australia (I'm pretty sure they do). But I'm TERRIFIED of sharks!!!!!! So many sharks in aussie waters. I really had fun snorkelling with bubba kasi and I wanna try something new!

Another idea is to take dance classes. This one, I'm not so sure if he's gonna be up for ^_^ but I sure hope I can change his mind! I won't take ballet or anything... I think it's too late for that anyway lol.

Or!! We could go power walking together! Or go to the gym together! Since we both swore we're going to lose weight together (we gained weight together too lol), I think it's a good idea. Just going to be hard cuz he has work most of the time and I have work most of the time too. The gym is near MY place but far from HIS place. He can't go there to workout everytime. Probably once a week lang with me. But oh well... kung gusto madaming paraan!!! ^_^

I'll add some more to the list... if ever I come up with any ^_^

trivia:
there's something I miss about Australia and it's Sushi King's sushis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG soooo yum, so cheap and so big too!!!!!!

ADD:
How about learning tennis together? I would love to learn tennis for one plus it's a good workout! Why not kill two birds in one stone right?

I was thinking we could study an instrument together... but somehow, I don't see him wanting to study piano or violin! LOL! He'd want to study guitar and I DON'T want to study guitar. So I think we may have a problem there.

what else what else...

.... still thinking

I am DEAD SET on losing weight.

It doesn't matter that I'm going to school and working everyday, I will wake up at 6am if I have to! I'm enrolling in a nearby gym, about 3 blocks away from our place, and I will seriously work out. I was hoping I could work out for more than an hour a day but I can't complain. If my day's busy, I'd be lucky if I can squeeze in an hour in the gym.

I hope Gian can work out with me because if he can't, I won't have much time with him. I can't stay up late on the fone cuz I've to wake up early the next day to workout. Or I might not be able to see him after school, cuz if I'm not working, I'm DEFINITELY going straight to the gym.

OH DRAT!!

We have to make sacrifices, I suppose =(

But me working out will absolutely be one of my goals this 2008. That and to eat healthy.

We're both gonna try and stay away from fried foods *no more KFC popcorn chicken* and sweets *oh NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!* except on our cheat day.

I'm also gonna try and lessen my carb intake.  CARBS ARE BAD!!

From now on (or from the moment I set foot in Australia), my meals are gonna be prepared by yours truly! I won't buy takeaway or I won't eat the fatty home cooked meals as much. I'd prepare my lunch to bring to school if I have to.

wish me luck everyone!

ok... let me try and remember what we did...

January 4 Saturday
MEET THE PARENTS
This is the day he's going to meet them! Plan was to meet up in RP around 10am, buy lunch from SuperBowl and Don Hen, go home to meet my parents and have lunch with them in our place, and go back to RP for some more shopping.

My mom was her usual self... makwento and all that. She was super nahihiya kay Gian even before she met him to the point that she REFUSED to answer the home phone everytime it would ring, in case it's Gian calling. But I'm glad she didn't hide or anything when he came over to meet them, lol

My dad was alright. A little bit more than civil. After all, he is meeting the guy I'm thinking of marrying. Any dad would be sort of asiwa especially since he doesn't want to see me get married muna. He just asked where Gian's parents are from, if he speaks tagalog, etc.

After that, we went back to RP for some shopping. He bought some more shirts from LEE and he also got me a pair of jeans! He also got some undies and socks. We had dinner in Dencio's afterwards... he ordered 500g blue marlin, sisig and pusit ala pobre. Everything was so YUM! He liked Dencio's better than Krocodile Grille.

He was supposed to get picked up at 5pm but they were running late so we decided to have coffee. Starbucks was PACKED so we opted to have our caffeine fix in Coffee Bean. White Chocolate Dream for him and Tiramisu for me.

After that, he was picked up and they drove me home. He met my Mom again... my Dad was already resting so he wasn't able to see him na.

January 6, Sunday
GOOD SHOPPING DAY
We met up in Glorietta to spend the day together! I'm so used to seeing him almost everyday that if we so much spend 2-3 days apart, it gets tough. We are BOTH dreading the time I've to leave Australia to stay in Manila for 7 months! Going to be pure torture!!!

Anyway... we decided to have breakfast muna in Heaven N Eggs. We sat on the swing!!! LOL! He had an omelette with wedges and bread and I had bacon and eggs with wedges and pancakes! I only took 2 bites of the pancake cuz we were both so full already. That was a real heavy breakfast.

I actually made a list of the things we both needed to buy this day. First thing we bought was a red shirt from Jag. I'm making him buy lots of shirts in different basic colors. He has shirts in blue, green, brown and black already but no RED yet so I told him he should get one. Next on the list was a towel. He wanted a luxury towel so where else should I bring him but to Rustan's?? I picked a Givenchy towel which he liked cuz I've to admit, the feel of it against your skin was divine! We also went downstairs to pick an advance 1st birthday gift for our inaanak, Jamjam. We got her some stuff fom Guess kids... they were adorable!!

We proceeded to SM Makati cuz I needed to buy an OFF lotion for our trip. While we were there, he also bought jeans and jacket from LEE and jeans from Dickies for me! He got me 2 jeans na so far. Manager ko talaga to ^_^

We were supposed to have lunch in Dad's but the place was soooo packed we decided to wait in Food Choices. I bought one cream puff from Beard Papa's to taste... and it was SO YUM!! A bit expensive for 50php each but it was really yum! He liked it too! We didn't buy anything anymore (although I was also eyeing cookies and brownies from Mrs. Fields) in case we spoil our appetite before having a very heavy lunch in Dad's.

We got to Dad's and YEY!!! Less people! They're gonna have seats for sure! Unfortunately, the woman in the entrance informed us they don't offer cross over buffet anymore since they run out. Kamayan na lang daw! What a disappointment! So... we went to Teriyaki Boy! We got Katsudon, Steak, Tempura Maki and Gyoza. That was good food! I especially liked the Maki THE BEST! YUM!

We had a look around in greenbelt afterwards... walked and walked and rested for a bit. We went to Cafe Breton for our merienda. I was still stuffed at this point so I didn't order any. He got Fantastic Pinay which is my fave! He loved it!

He noticed a "couple" sitting on the far table... nagstart ako magkwento how prostitutes "hang out" in front of Cafe Havana, which is right beside Cafe Breton. He found it weird that such a "classy" place would let that happen. I still find it weird too.

We were supposed to go back to Glorietta after Cafe Breton but he asked if we could go have a look at the Lacoste store we went past... so okay. He had a look at the price, noticed they were "cheaper" than normal since they were having a sale (all broken sizes though) so he decided he's gonna buy one! Oh geez. LOL! Anyway... he got one of the shirts on sale but it was too big for him and since broken sizes na nga, the shirt doesn't come in his size anymore. He's still deadset on getting one even if the shirt isn't on sale, so while he was inside the changing room, I had a look around. I saw a really nice bright yellow shirt from one of the closets so I asked one of the consultants if the shirt was for men's. It was unfortunately for ladies lang. I did see a light yellow shirt (for men this time) so I asked them if they have it in size 2. As he was trying it on, the consultant I asked earlier came up to me with another nicely colored orange shirt. I'm not too fond of oranges but this one was really nice. He tried it on and we both liked it! He ended up buying it.

After shopping, we decided to meet up with his parents who were also in Glorietta watching a movie. They had merienda in greenwich and we just sat there sipping starbucks. *di ba kami nabubusog?!?!?*

after nun, I went home na... I just took the LRT/MRT which was fairly quick. I was gonna take a cab but I didn't know which was more dangerous. Taking a cab by myself or taking the LRT/MRT by myself. Bubba was worried... again. He's used to taking me home kasi everytime.

Gian arrived yesterday. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I let him rest for a few hours then I picked him up to have dinner in Makati. It took us quite awhile to find his house, I was already close to crying because my Dad wanted me to be home by 8 and we haven't even found his house by 5pm!

So anyway... we went around glorietta for a bit and he bought jeans (since he didnt bring much) and hair wax. He was gonna get some shirts too but we kinda didn't like any of the designs.

After that, we went inside Dad's/Saisaki's for him to have a look at the buffet. He was overwhelmed with the amount of food they have.

I decided to bring him to greenbelt 3 Crocodile Grille. First night in Manila, might as well have filipino food right? We had sizzling blue marlin (his fave!), pork sisig (my fave and A MUST!), laing, crispy shrimps and a ripe mango shake. Fortunately, he found everything delicious. He found sisig a nice surprise though. He thought sisig had livers and stuff *yuck*. I violently shook my head NO!!!

We went straight home so he could get his rest but agreed to see each other again the next day. Mall of Asia was the target place. He couldn't wait to see that place.

Anyway, when we got home, the van BROKE DOWN just as when we were parking it in the garage! How lucky is that? Good thing we dropped him off on our way home.

We then decided to just scratch MOA (for now) and just go to Rob Place Manila.

What followed was a food trip I've never had before. And for a notorious food tripper like me, that means a LOT!! That's MAJOR!!

I met him around 11-ish and after he bought a jag shirt, I complained of hunger since I haven't had breakfast yet. I told him that I've enjoyed Delifrance's sandwiches ever since and that they're really really good. So we got a clubhouse and mango shake. He thought the sandwich was really yum! I thought so too ^_^ *note to self: have to try and make that in adelaide!*

After that, we went ahead with his shopping. He eventually bought a pair of shoes from lacoste and a pair havaianas. We went to LEE too but the shirts we both liked doesn't have them in his size anymore! There were plenty of aussies inside the LEE store too which I found amusing ^_^ Lee, Jag and Dickies cost A LOT in Australia. I mean, $75-and-above-a-lot. And we're only talking about shirts. Jeans cost more than $100. So you can just imagine why those aussies were prolly going nuts inside the store. Must've been heaven! LOL with their $100, they could get 2-3 jeans already!

Anyway, after shopping, I took him upstairs to the food court. We bought 2 pcs of brownies from Brownies Unlimited for him to have a taste. I saw PAO TSIN right after and I thought OMG he just has to try the dumplings!! So we bought sharksfin dumplings and had them fried. They are so yum I tell ya!

We proceeded to the new wing of the mall (formerly the Manila Midtown Hotel) and I asked him if we could watch Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo. We had to wait for awhile before the start of the movie so we decided to have Starbucks first. We both got Toffee Nut Frappe while waiting. I was OFFICIALLY STUFFED at this point. The movie served as my tummy rest time lol!

The movie was good! It was still funny like the last one. I can't say which one is funnier though. Go watch it! Bronson is astig!!! LOL!

After the movie, we had lunch/dinner in Gumbo's. We had buffalo wings, garlic shrimps and crawfish etouffe (dont ask me what it means). The food was good and the service is commendable. The price isn't so bad too.

I really couldn't have another bite after our dinner so I told him we could go around first and get my Dad's pasalubong (his favorite from Dencio's, pusit a la pobre) and also a masking tape from national bookstore.

He loved how the ZAGU tasted (which we had the day before too before heading to crocodile grille) so he got himself a tiny baby z one. Walked around a bit more and then we went home!

So that's how we spent our 2nd day ^_^ I am still full from everything we ate.

We won't see each other again til the 4th of January though... and he's gonna meet my parents for the first time that day too! I'm excited!

Happy Birthday Gian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

your eyes are the windows to heaven
Your smile could heal a million souls
Your love completes my existence
You're the other half that makes me whole
You're the only other half that makes me whole

I think the angels are your brothers
They told you about me, said you're just what she needs
And I find myself thanking your mother
For giving birth to a saint
My spirit flies when I say your name
If there's one thing that's true
It's that I was born to love you

You make my dreams
Come true over and over again
And I honestly truly believe,
that...
You and me are written in the stars

I'll see you soon bubba ^_^

ily

I don't know how to use multiply.

There are features I don't understand... I've only just recently discovered sending private messages too ^_^

I didn't even notice that Invitation Box on the upper right hand corner eveytime I log in! I just SOMETIMES receive an email if someone wants to be my contact (SOMETIMES being the keyword because most of the time, the email goes straight to my JUNK folder)

so if I personally know you and I haven't responded to your PM or invitation, it's most probably because I didn't know about it.

I don't always check my multiply. I just use this for my blog and nothing else.

For networking.. there's always Friendster ^_^

Yesterday, I threw the biggest FIT.

My poor Gian received ALL the frustration, stress and anger I was feeling (all the way from Manila to Adelaide lol)  and I think he handled it really great.

If it was some other guy, it would've been a big fight already but not with him. He's amazing.

So he deserves a special post.

(btw, apologies were made... mostly from me of course... he didn't deserve me spewing at him for something that's not his fault... au contraire, he was trying to help... as usual)

we're not going to palawan.

i don't even wanna talk about why not because i was really looking forward on going. but due to circumstances beyond my control..............

I'm coming back naman in August... so dun na lang tayo magpalawan, magcebu, magbora, mag puerto galera, magbohol, magdavao at kung ano ano pa ^_^

...planning an out of town trip can be this stressful!

I've booked our flights to Puerto Princesa, Palawan on the 9th of January. We're heading back to civilization around 5pm of January 11.

I asked my dear partner to pick the resort he wants to stay at. I gave him the websites and even the rates so he knows straight away.

Surprise surprise, he wanted to stay in Miniloc!

I have to agree the place LOOKS (from the pictures) and SOUNDS (from the reviews) SPECTACULAR but... it's so spectacularly expensive too! I just can't let him spend that much.

So we ended up deciding on Lamuro.

the problem now is...

how our itinerary would look like!!!!

We want to do the Dos Palmas Day Tour and also Honda Bay Tour. However, El nido is I think 6-7 hour drive away from Puerto Princesa. So with only 3 days and 2 nights, I dunno how we can fit it!

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I ate at Tokyo Tokyo today with my mum... Beef Misono!!! YUM!! *drools* I missed that!! I had potato balls as well. And of course, their red iced tea. Just thinking about it makes me go hungry all over again ^_^

Other places to eat at:
Cafe Breton, Dencio's/Gerry's/Congo grille, TGIF, (some place in GB2 and GB3)

EDIT:
okay... I think we're just going to skip the Dos Palmas day trip otherwise, the schedule's going to be way too tight.

So Lamuro and Honda Bay tour na lang.

Renting a van from Puerto Princesa to El Nido would cost 12k!!

ARE YOU KIDDING ME???

I'm just gonna take the bus, thank you.

Yun schedule naman ng bus from PP to El Nido, 7am to 9am lang. Eh we're going to arrive 9 something pa e! =(

hay... pano ba to...

That was a gruelling trip to say the least.

I'll spare you guys the gory details ^_^

anyway... today I called PAL about their Cebu packages. The dates that we're free, the packages AREN'T. How sucky is that?

So right now, I'm choosing between Pearl Farm or Pagudpud.

One problem with Pagudpud is... we dunno how to get there (preferably by plane) and where to stay at. PAL doesn't offer any package with Pagudpud per se. They do have one but it's at Fort Ilocandia.

LEIA, CAN YOU PLEASE PM ME YOUR MOBILE NUMBER? I need a hand and you're an expert when it comes to these things ^_^ THANKS!