Chasing the money trail

Tomorrow is our graduation day. I was watching "Shakespeare in Love" at this very moment before I decided to skip the film and start scribbling my thoughts here. I am bothered. No, just confused, well, which makes me bothered too!

I was supposed to take copy writing examination today in one of the country's leading networks (Yep, that's a clue). I applied for the writer position and came for an interview and exam last week. I passed the screening and the HR endorsed me to take the copy writing exam with the station's media asset department, supposedly today. But I didn't come. I know, I know, it was bad and unprofessional of me. And I missed the opportunity. But, ugh, in my heart of hearts, it's not what I want NOW.

Okay, so I'm making myself more confused. I was born to be a writer. My mind thinks a lot of crazy, smart and innovative ideas. I am not a good speaker so I channel it to writing. But I think I grew tired of it. No, not really. Not seriously. I'm not saying I don't want to write anymore nor want to waste my four years of education and let everything past the drain. Hey, it's all I've ever dreamed of. Writing is in my blood, in my heart. But i just don't want it to be my profession right now, right away.

When I was still young and whiny, I'd always say I want to be a writer and I want to be rich. But I've never realized then that I couldn't get rich if I am a writer. Yes, some writers are rich because they were rich to begin with! Some writers get rich because of their genius novel they labored for how many years. And in this bad economy, I am not both or can't do both. I am not rich to begin with. My parents just valued education so badly they sent us to a premiere University. I'm not that genius but not below average and I am not saying that I can't be genius! It takes hard work, hard work and hard work! And this is not the time to be unpractical! I don't want to be a starving artist and of course, I want to repay my parents with all their hardships they made just to send us to school.

Yeah, I want to get rich. I want to earn well, really well, to support my family and the lifestyle that I wanted. And I've already laid the blueprint on how I will travel my way to the penny lane. And I am ready to be a cut-throat bitch if the situation requires it! :)

After a year of earning cold and thick cash, I am ready to go back on my first love and pursue my dream of writing for magazine/TV shows. In that way, I won't really care how much I am going to earn because by that time, I am contented with my lot.

I will get rich. I will get rich. I will get rich.
(Insert prayers, hard work and cross fingers too)


"Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed."


I can, I am and I will! :)

What I am loving right now

As graduation day nears, I have more quality time to spend with my family, Jeff and myself.

And these are the things that make me happy, either purchased or not!

1. Two perfect schus! Yok Han's gift for me!

This one he chose for my graduation day! Yok Han also picked my dress we bought at Topshop. Well, this man has classic taste when it comes to clothing, really. I will be in an all-black ensemble, with laces and ribbons, hoping to pull off that look without looking like someone died! ;p


This comfy and stylish flats in snakeskin he chose for our trip to Hong Kong, Macau and China. Because Yok Han seems to spoil me again on shopping sprees, I am taking him to the shoe salon next week! :)

2. Half-gallon of ice cream stashed in our fridge I am eating now while bathed in sweat and still burning fats. Don't you love summer at all?

3. My new and improved healthy lifestyle: Early morning jogging, exercise and decreased food intake!

4. Good reads! I am now reading a lot of good books because I have more time to do so! Yay!

5. Good movies! It's like rummaging all the good and classic movies in my Father's betamax cabinet! Hahaha!

6. And, oh by the way, last night, I was in utter bliss. Twas the "Meet the Parents" night. Our own version; Yok Han's parents met mine and my parents met his' as well. Wedding bells, eh? Definitely, it's would not be too soon!

A Happy baby makes for a happy family

Since Shannen stepped into this world, our life really changed, a lot. Our family grew closer, stronger and bigger! We always have a reason to look forward going home because of Shannen. We made time to take Shannen to theme parks, malls and even to her pedia visits! It was when I realized that we made time for the family, for ourselves.

See, Shan is the first grandchild of my parents. And so, we have given this little child all the love that she needs suffice to fill the not-so-affirming-presence of his Father.

Oh well, family can be complete without him. And we'll make sure that we'll arm Shan all the knowledge she needs to survive this world and grow up to be a fantabulous person without a trace of imperfection, if possible. That's how we live this kid, really.

Hello Shannen! Smiling giddily with her Chinese birthday dress! Isn't she lovely?


Shannen and I. She's trying to pout her lips like I did, but she can't compete. Haha!

This is Shannen pointing towards the horses, cars and buildings as we travel to Manila.


She got scared of the fishes at first, climbing to her Lola for protection. After 5 minutes or so, she eventually get the hang of it. Welcome to Ocean park baby!


Lolo to the rescue! Eventually, Papa was the only person that made Shan come closer to those aquariums. Lolo's girl indeed!

My dear Sister Angela and her little angel.


Afraid? Not anymore!

Hey baby, what are you excited of eh? This picture makes me want to pinch your button nose!

Apparently, Shan's favorite food is fish! Haha! Maybe she's hungry at this very moment! Yikes!

This child is in very good hands, really!

The Mom, Dad and Shan.

Oh well, it was a tiring day but we went home soo happy. Guess it is true when they say "A happy mommy makes for a happy baby." But in our case, a happy baby makes for a happy family indeed!

I have the bestest parents ever!

I am soo happy because I have the bestest parents on the planet...ever!

I love you Mama and Papa. Soo much! As soon as I get back here, I'll start working my ass off to provide you the lifestyle and the leisure time you have never had for yourselves! Promise!

Indeed, that vacay is finally on!