Born This Way - MM

This song entitled Born This Way by Lady Gaga was very well performed at the Grammy's by the eccentric yet most-talked about artist. She's done another great live performance! :D

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Thank God It's Sunday! :D

Thank God it's Sunday!

I'm just glad that this time around, weekends are going to be my rest days! Even though my shift is still on graveyard (10pm-7am), at least my life is sort of normal because of the weekend days off! :D

This time around, I'd be able to attend Church activities on Sundays without getting all exhausted because I get enough sleep. And now that my work only requires me 9 hours to work in 5 days, I still have time to take care of my online chores and go to the gym to workout for at least an hour.

It's time for me to start my day thanking the Lord for all the blessings he have given me. God is really good! It's Church day!

Have a blessed Sunday everyone! :D

A Strong-Willed Independent Friend...

I was done chatting with a friend of mine. Her name is Red. We haven't met in person yet. When I went home in GenSan, I was hoping to be able to find a home-based job. Her sister-in-law gave me her number. We became instant friends as she was helping me out on my online application. I ended up not taking the job though because I already got hired to where I'm working now.

Red is a single mom with 2 beautiful kids. She seems to be a very nice person. We talk about a lot of things whenever we chat online. She's fun to talk with because she's a no-nonsense person like me. LOL! I think we just have a lot of things in common that's why we clicked.

Just earlier we talked about his Dad who's going to celebrate his birthday soon. She told me he's turning 61 and that he works at a mining company in one of the provinces in Mindanao. He's earning much because he digs gold bars according to Red. She's having a hard time thinking about what gift to give to him because he likes expensive gifts. They haven't seen each other for 2 years now so I suggested for her to visit him on his natal day. That would be the best gift he'll receive. She said she's going to think about it. They have family issues that's why she's thinking twice about my suggestion.

She told me about her very colorful life. I just think she's a strong woman because she's able to overcome all the tribulations in her life. I admire her for that. I hope we will be able to see each other in flesh sometime. I bet we will. It's nice to be able to be friends with a strong-willed independent woman! :D

Money Matters...

As we grow older, it seems like there are a lot of things that we would like to consider. Things that we never thought of when we were younger.

When I was a kid, I used to just dream of traveling to different places and buy whatever I want to buy when I'm able to work. I got disappointed because when I'm already working, the money I earned is just enough for my personal necessities like paying my bills and buy my groceries. It's too seldom that I'm able to travel. I can't even shop extravagantly. LOL! Maybe I also don't really know how to properly manage my finances.

Now that I'm getting older, I'm learning to manage my finances. It's hard especially that I'm really not earning that much. I have to save for the future. Thanks to my Mom who have always been the voice inside my head. She used to always nag me about why I couldn't save some money just like her. She was even the one who helped me in choosing the right kind of insurance. If it wasn't for her, I really wouldn't think about putting some of my money for a life insurance.

We really don't know what the future holds. It's important that we are prepared financially whatever happens to us. :D

A Boring First Day At Work

My first day at work last night was so boring. It wasn't what I was expecting. All of us, trainees, were too sleepy and really couldn't wait for the shift to end. The worst thing is, our trainer keeps telling us that our job is difficult and complicated. How will you get motivated with that? Sigh! What did I get myself into this time?

Although our trainer talked about a lot of positive things about the company, she just disappointed me a bit about promoting the account itself. All accounts are really difficult at first. But I know, later on our training, we would be able to learn everything that is to be learned about our job.

Since I'm already hired in this new company, I'll just do the best I can to be able to pass the training. I'll just won't mind any negativity and focus on learning about my new job! :D

I wasn't able to bring a jacket so I was freezing cold the whole shift. My back hurts a bit now. I'll make sure to wear a jacket tonight or else I'll get sick.

Cheering Up On A Monday! :D

It's a Monday! I know most of us doesn't like this day that much because it's the start of our work week. Guess what? I feel contrary to that! :D I've been a bum for 3 weeks so I feel really excited about this day!

Later tonight it's my first day on my new job. I'll meet new people and hopefully I'll be able to find new friends. I'm ready to learn! It's another beginning for my career! Hopefully I'd do better this time.

To those who doesn't like Mondays, here a piece of advise. Stop fretting and set aside negativity. Cheer up or else you'll see annoying forehead wrinkles plastered permanently on your head! LOL! It's a great day and may we start our week with positive energy!

God bless us all! :D

Jennifer Hudson - from size 16 to size 6! :D

From being size 16, the famous singer/actress Jennifer Hudson wowed everyone when she went out amazingly sexy and now size 16! I was surprised when I saw her picture with a gorgeous body! I wonder what diet pills she took to be successful on her weight loss!

Jennifer Hudson was one of the finalists for American Idol season 3. She became even more popular when she starred and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the movie Dreamgirls. I was able to watch the movie and saw how good an artist she is!

She had her lows on 2008 when her mother, brother and nephew got killed in a shooting. Everyone who was able to watch that part of her life sympathized with her.

But now she's back! Whatever may have happened in her past, she has overcome it and is making a great comeback. I hope she'll do another movie soon! :D

Will Miss Jogging With Friends

The youth members in our Church locale made Saturday mornings our official exercise day. Even though I lack sleep, I still went to jog with the boys and girls who wanted to stay fit! :D

I end up jogging alone because most of them easily give up when I wasn't even sweating yet! :D Not that I'm being proud. I just wanted to do what I came there for.

So as I was jogging, I come across different people. Some came there with their families. Not to exercise but they brought along basket of food for their breakfast. Those kind of scenarios make me smile and make me feel a bit jealous. It made me think about my family and why we haven't done something like before.

There were also couples who jog together - man and woman, some are a pair of gorgeous men who have muscles that looked like they're gonna explode! LOL! They look good though. I bet they take best creatine supplements to make those muscles look better. I just doubt if both of them were straight guys! LOL!

There were also cuddly animals brought along by their masters. It made me think about wanting to own one of those cute dogs in the future. :D

I won't be able to jog with my fellow youth members this coming Saturday because of my new job. My work ends at 7 o'clock in the morning every Saturday. I'm sure I'll miss this kind of bonding moment with my friends! Sigh!

I Hate Medical Examinations...

I had my medical examination done this morning. It was one of the requirements for my new job. Honestly, I really don't like medical examinations not only because of the needles for the blood test there are numerous things that really makes me feel uncomfortable.

I had a hard time starting my day because the thought of collecting my stool made me really disgusted. But since I didn't have a choice, I was able to - - you know what! Urrgghh!

So I brought my stool which is by the way completely sealed (LOL) as I came to the lab. I drank lots of water before I left the house so that when they collect my urine, I would be able to fill the bottle which I did with the door not completely closed. The woman in the lab needed to make sure that the urine came from the patient. Yeah right. That's how it is now, I guess.

Although the doctor who did the interview and other tests is very accommodating, I still feel humiliated when I was asked to put my pants down and bend over. I know.. She's used to seeing a lot butts in a day.

Sigh! I wish I won't have to go through medical examinations anymore!

Pimple Problem... Again?

I'm wondering why I'm having pimples again. I sometimes get worried about having an acne attack again. I'm not stressed out lately and I always make sure I have enough sleep. Are my pimples sprouting because of the unhealthy food I eat? Sigh. Maybe I need colon cleansers that work so I can get rid of the toxins in my body. Or is it because of the soap I used this previous weeks? I went back into using a mild facial cleanser and I hope it's going to do it's magic.

I don't want to spend money for a dermatologist again. I hope this pimples are just going to subside soon! I don't wanna get stressed out because of them.

Keeping my fingers crossed!

No More Junk Foods From Now On!

Ever since I live alone in my room, I don't cook my own meal most of the time. The food usually get wasted since I'm on a diet at the same time. I am also not proud of my home cooked meals so I can't give some to my neighbors. :D

So I end up eating at a fast food chain. I also have been eating a lot of junk foods. I'm on a diet but I eat unhealthy foods. How ironic, isn't it? Sometimes I miss cooking healthy viands even though they don't really yummy. But I also don't want to spoil food anymore. Sigh. I'm thinking about taking cleansonix so I can get rid of unhealthy toxins in my body.

I better think of other ways to make my life healthier. Enough with junk foods from now on!

New Job Here I Come! :D

I have heard that my previous employer where I just quit my job from now requires their employees who are planning to resign to render 30-days notice to the company. I was glad it still wasn't implemented when I resigned 2 weeks ago. There has been mass resignation going on lately. Too bad for those who won't be able to resign as soon as possible. I know the company would ask them to not quit their jobs and do what it will take for them to stay. If ever they're going to provide something like Denver payday loans to those employees, I bet they will stick around for another year or so! :D

As for me, I'm glad I'm out of that company and I'm excited about my first day on my new job next week!

New job, new career, here I come! :D

Leave Me And My Guitar Alone, Will Ya???

A casual friend at Church is getting into my nerve lately. He keeps asking if I can lend him my guitar. Yeah, you could say I'm selfish but I really don't want to let him borrow it. It's a personal belonging and it's something that I really treasure. Besides, I don't trust him. I have made several excuses already because I don't want to hurt his feelings. But he just wouldn't leave me alone. Why couldn't he get it??? Grrr!

Me and my precious guitar... :D

How can I tell you that I don't want to lend you my guitar??? Leave me and my guitar alone, will ya???

Not Much Fun With BFF Lately.. :(

This morning, I'm supposed to jog with my best friend at the MOA grounds. She's been here for a few days now and is going back to Davao later today. We really wasn't able to go out while she's here because I was busy with Church. We have planned to jog late last night. However, since we slept late already, I was too lazy to wake up early. I also thought that if we'd go jogging, I would be too tired when we get home and won't be able to do my laundry. It was a good decision though! :D I was done doing my laundry after we had breakfast on one of those contemporary coffee tables I bought for myself last year. It's kind of portable though because I can fold my table to save some space in my little room.

Anyway, my best friend is going back home and I feel guilty that I wasn't able to really have fun with her outdoor. I'll just make it up to her some other time. We haven't even took pictures of us together like we used to do! LOL! Too bad there wasn't enough time now.

Sometimes I Miss Being A Homey..

The new season of American Idol has been airing lately but I was only able to watch one episode which was a replay yesterday. I wasn't home during prime time airing of AI lately. I've been busy with Church activities and some personal errands.

The new episode of Glee will be airing tomorrow. How I wish I'm home during the match-airing episode. Well, I'm pretty sure there will be numerous replays from ETC. channel I'd still be able to watch it on a different time slot.

Sometimes I miss just being at home sitting on my bed at the same time able to watch my favorite shows. But things change, apparently. I don't have regrets. I just miss being a homey, I guess...

Just Being Clumsy Again! :D

A month ago, I dropped my phone in a basin. LOL! So clumsy was I! It was funny because I was even in a state of shock and was just looking at my phone. It took a while for me to pick it up and dry it off. I thought about all the important contact numbers saved on my phone. That I won't be able to communicate with friends and family since it's the only phone I got. I was even disappointed that after drying it off, it won't turn on. I brought to a phone technician who was luckily a friend of mine at Church. I didn't have a phone for 2 days and I felt really disconnected from the world! LOL! It made realize how important my phone was.

Fortunately, my friend was able to fix it and I was back in business! :D Now I'm thinking about buying a new phone so that whatever happens, I have a back up phone. If I have enough money, I'll check a cell phone shop and also check on their samsung cell phone batteries to back up my new phone! :D

It's better to be prepared in case my clumsiness happens again!

Another Busy Day At Church...

I'm tired. I woke up early this morning to join the other Kadiwa (our Church youth members) to jog along the seaside at Mall Of Asia. It was my first to jog with them at the grounds in MOA. I had fun.

After jogging, we went straight to the Church to help cleanup. It was all spic and span when we got there because some Church members have a done the cleaning. So we headed to a friend's home and had our breakfast. I'll post some pictures on my other blog tonight.

Later today I'll be attending a seminar at another Church locale here in Pasay. There are actually a lot of things to do until tomorrow. I'm beginning to grow tired but I'll hold on to what I have sworn during the oath taking last Saturday. That I'll do my obligations and duties for God's glory.

I'd take a quick nap for now. We'll leave for the seminar at 2pm. I better get myself re-charged a bit!

Have a great weekend everyone! :D

Renewed Gym Contract

I have renewed my contract at my gym. I took advantage of a discounted rate that they offered to me. So I'd continue working out for another 6 months when my first contract expires this March. My gym outfits would all be worn out by then. I have to buy some new outfits like gym pants or shorts and some women's singlets. I'd be more comfortable working out with those singlets for sure!

I have gained weight because I was too busy with some other stuffs lately. I seldom workout but I'll make it up to myself soon. :D

There are still things that I need to accomplish. I better start doing them today especially my requirements for my next employer.

I hope everyone is having a great Thursday, though! :D

They Think I'm Stylish! :D

I got this award from my popular cousin, Lainy of Our Journey to Forever who also is the owner of Lainy's Musings and one of my blogpals, Sam of My Kairos Experience. I'm flattered that they think I'm Stylish! LOL! It's been a while to receive such an award and I'm very much honored! Thank you, girls! :D

So I have to share 7 things about me...

1. I love watching movies.

2. I like just wearing a pair of pants, t-shirt and sneakers on ordinary days. I feel comfortable with that getup. I only get trendy on special occasions. :D

3. When I have the time, I'll pickup my guitar and do a concert in my room! haha!

4. I would love to be able to play the piano again.

5. If I don't get married at 32, I'd adopt a child. :D

6. I like listening to songs of Norah Jones.

7. I'm a GLEEk! :D

I'm supposed to pass this award to 15 other blogger whom I think are stylish. But I sometimes don't follow rules! :D This tag is up for grabs, though! If you think you're stylish, welcome to the club!

Ready For A New Beginning! :D

I just had my exit interview from my previous employer this afternoon. I was in a hurry when I left my apartment. I just had a quick bathe, wore whatever doesn't need to be ironed and picked up my laptop backpack. I was late for my interview but was glad that my interviewer still accommodated me.

I've officially resigned! My interviewer was kind enough to understand my reason for leaving. She can tell that I'd be better off to leave the company.

A new job is actually coming my way. I'm all fired up to process my requirements. I'm gonna start doing it tomorrow.

I got more than 2 weeks to relax before I start with my new job. I got plenty of time to rest and maybe spend some time with friends and participate on Church activities. This is the new beginning that I have been talking about. I'm ready for this new journey! :D