Freebies

It's pretty easy to distinguish inside the classroom those who are working as doctors or medical representatives. They are the ones who are using promotional items from pharmaceutical companies. They have everything from umbrellas, bags down to pens and clocks. All have the name of a particular drug on it. I saw this particular tote from one of my classmates. It looks so stylish and to my surprise it's one of those freebies given to them. I wonder if they give out the latest video games. I don't mind if it has a certain drug name plastered all over it.

Bato, bato sa Langit...

Besides having to witness a a nine-year old boy scold their yaya and physically hurt her (read here), me, Aris and his mom also witnessed a similar incident when we were having lunch in Trinoma one weekend. The culprit this time is not a little boy but the parents.

It started when two girls my age, an older woman and man, three kids (probably aged 3 years old) and 2 yayas went in the restaurant where we were eating lunch. We didn't mind them at first but the screaming from the little kids made us look their way. All three of us were surprised when the two yayas were not made to sit nor eat lunch. I know I should mind my own business and not make any assumptions but my initial reaction to what I saw was not good. The yayas may have eaten lunch already or they may have their packed lunch (uso ba yun?! la kasi akong yaya ever eh) but the least they could do is let them sit. I mean, judging from the "hyperness" of the three kids, I'm sure they're really tired.

It's really sad how other people treat their househelp, yayas, drivers, etc. Some treat them like their personal slaves. True that they pay for their services but that doesn't mean they could do whatever they want with them. Have a little respect people! Without them, you wouldn't have anyone to care for your kids so you can work. Without them there would be no one to help you with the chores. I'm not saying to spoil your maids, I just want them to be treated with respect (especially if they're doing a great job!).

Big Eyed Gal's Facelift

"Paru-parong bukid... Bukid paru-paro..." Hahaha! My gosh, I just realized I don't know the lyrics to this song. Nyarks! So anyway, this is the main theme for my blog's layout. I love butterflies and this is pre-Mariah Carey and Regine Velasquez. LOL! I was having a hard time looking for a layout that have butterflies in it that's why when I saw this one, I knew it would be perfect. There was another one that Em helped me set up but the sidebars were too small so my widgets didn't fit. Sayang talaga! But I'm happy with this one. Though it is a bit dark (tulad ng aking budhi...hahaha! joke!) I lavet! I've always loved dark layouts but they said it's better and looks more clean (duh!) if the background is white. For me though, as long as you can read the text, then it's all good, right?!

So presenting my new layout... hope you like it too!

Everything's gone Wireless

I can't help but feel that as each year passes there is something in the market that would make us more lazy. It started with remote controls for the television. Though I must admit it is one of the greatest inventions ever because if you could just imagine channel surfing and there's no remote. It would be like doing a light workout while going in front of the TV from the couch or bed when switching channels. Another is having a Linksys router. Having everything wireless makes it super easy. Now instead of getting up and sitting in front of the computer table to go online, all I have to do now is get my laptop at my side table and I can surf while I'm still in bed. I wonder what other things would become wireless in the near future?

Copycat

I can't help but feel sad and angry at the same time at what I saw in the mall the other weekend. This is what happened...

I wasn't feeling well when Aris and his mom decided to make a short stop at the supermarket before we head home. I decided to sit at this area with all the chairs where some customers (specifically those with kids) would rest while waiting for their companions in the supermarket. So I was sitting there minding my own business when two boys (ages roughly 9 and 5) with their yaya sat at the two chairs beside mine. The yaya was trying to put a small towel at the back of the youngest kid because it was what their mom asked her to do. The kid kept on fidgeting and the older boy was showing his little brother how to kick their yaya. Being a complete copycat at that age, the little boy kicked the yaya on her shin. I almost felt the pain. The yaya then reprimanded the older boy and told him not to teach his little brother those things because he only copies him. The older boy then answered: "Eh syempre yaya gagayahin niya ako, kasi kapatid nya ako!!!" The yaya then patiently replied: "Kaya nga, wag mo yan pakita kasi masama yang ginagawa mo." The next reply of the older boy left my mouth hanging. He said: "Wag mo nga ako pinapagsabihan. Katulong ka lang namin! Wala kang karapatan!" As I was looking at the kid, he looked so mean. Parang sa pelikula ko lang naririnig or nakikita ang ganyang asal sa bata. Grabe!! After that, the older wasn't contented with what he said and he punched the yaya on her belly. Todo na ito! He was so mean to the yaya. I can see the yaya in tears.

And then it all became clear to me when I saw the parents come out of the supermarket. Once they saw the yaya, they dumped their shopping bags at her and expected her to carry everything plus the stuff for their kids. The mom then approached the older boy and asked what he wanted. The older boy then switched to 'baby talk' and said that he wanted ice cream. I was even shocked when the boy told his mom that he's willing to give up the disney world tickets that they promised him if they would just buy him an Xbox 360 and a Nintendo Wii. Talk about being spoiled.

I don't want to make any assumptions nor pass judgment. But based on what I saw, it is clear that what the parents do, the kids will imitate. They treat the yaya like some slave so that's how the kids treat her. I feel awful for the poor girl. I think she's even underaged. Tsk tsk tsk... I was fuming mad at the kid that whenever he'd look at me, pinandidilatan ko sya ng mata ko! LOL!

Cleaning and Letting Go

I never thought doing a general cleaning of our house could be that difficult. I started out early hoping I could get things done before dinner time. I was so wrong. I should have given myself at least a day or two to finish everything. There were a lot of things to throw away like old lamps, shipping boxes and old magazines and newspapers that are just collecting dust in our storage room.

This is where my problem begins. I am one of those that have a hard time throwing away things. I always feel that the object that I am going to throw away will have use for me someday. That is why I seldom throw things. But this time, I have to be firm and should learn to let go. If not, our house would never be free from clutter.

Three in One

I know I've been "out of touch" for a week. I miss my blogging days wherein I was able to blog and bloghop everyday. *sigh*

There are three reasons why I was unable to update this blog:

First, I was busy with school. Before, there were only 2-4 classes in a week but now that we are in the intensive stage of our semester, we sometimes have classes the whole week. We have exams left and right so obviously I have to study for them (naks!).

Second, I am busy updating my other blogs, not to mention my 4th. Yes, I now have FOUR blogs on my hands. I haven't revealed anything here because it was still in the works. I guess now you guys can visit it too and hope you would frequent it like you do in this blog. My 4th blog's name is Wapsicle Popsicle (http://www.wapsicle.com). I wish you would add this to your blogroll as well.

Lastly, my third reason is that I got sick last weekend and was hospitalized for a day. It started last Saturday when I had the fever until the following day. I was rushed to the ER last Sunday night to have my blood checked for Dengue. I was cleared. Whew!!! Come Monday morning, I was awakened by my grumbling stomach. And this is when diarrhea started. After feeling weak from all the "stuff" I "EVACuated" from my body, Aris's mom and I decided to go back to the ER to have another checkup. At that time, I was unable to give a stool sample as I drank Imodium before going to the hospital for fear of doing #2 in the streets of QC during transit. Haha! I was discharged after they gave me something for the pain and was asked to rehydrate myself with a hydrite solution. The evening came and I was having severe abdominal pain and diarrhea plus my fever was a high 39 +. I was so weak and was really feeling dehydrated and dizzy. For the third time, I was rushed back to the ER and was immediately given an IV for rehydration. I was under observation and a stool sample was really needed to check what is causing my condition. My gas abelgas! It was so hard to do #2 with an IV hooked to my left hand and get a sample of my stool. Eeew! It's a good thing I requested for gloves from the nurse. Hehehe!

So anyway, my lab results checked out normal and was diagnosed with Acute Gastroenteritis. Sheesh! I've had this before and it really wasn't pleasant. Every time I had to go to the bathroom I was wishing that I had dengue instead. Hahaha!

There you have it. I hope I am excused from my absences. Hehe!

Se7en

Gracie tagged me with this lucky seven post. I sure hope it brings me luck... :-)

the rules:
a. list these rules on your blog.
b. share 7 facts about yourself on your blog.
c. tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs. you’ll have to read on for my 7 facts and see who i tagged.

I may have done similar tags like this so I might be repeating some of the info... hehe!

1. I am a Nursing Student. I'll be graduating (hopefully!) next year and I hope to pass the local board exam and NCLEX in one take. I plan on becoming a DR nurse someday. Naks!

2. I am O.C. at times. I cannot study when my room is a mess. When I tie my hair, it takes me 10-15 minutes just to make it perfect. I don't want any strands sticking out kasi! LOL!

3. My first ever favorite chocolate bar was Nestle Crunch. I then became addicted to Snickers (until now), KitKat and Hershey's with almonds. I am not a chocoholic! :-)

4. I am a frustrated singer, musician and painter.

5. Like Gracie, I am a crazy driver. I am a different person when I am behind the wheel. The horn is my bestfriend. Hehehe!

6. I do what I want and say what I want and not think of what others would say. As long as I am not hurting anyone, then... go!

7. You don't want to see me angry. I don't want to see 'me' angry. Scared din ako sa sarili ko pag galit. LOL!

I'm not sure if you guys haven't done this (it's worth a try!): Jan, Enday, Gracie (Blog District) and Tony.

Song of the Week # 22

Oh yes, I am still alive, barely that is (will post why). And though this may be a delayed post, there is still a need to change the Song of the Week.

This week, the song is entitled Give it to Me from the queen of pop's new Album, Hard Candy.

Despite my previous post a month or two ago, I still have no news if Madonna would still push through with her concert here in Manila. I don't want to sound too much of a pessimist here but I guess it's not gonna happen because for sure if it's already planned, then rumors of it would be widespread already. Still, I'm hoping even if it's moved for next year. I don't mind as long as she performs here in Manila.

So anyway, this song I would like to dedicate (naks parang radio lang! LOL) to my friends Jas, Hes and Mother. :-D

Song of the Week #21

The Song of the Week is from Alicia Keys' latest album. The song's title is Teenage Love Affair.

This is one of my favorite songs at the moment. It is unfortunate however that I wouldn't be able to watch her concert tomorrow at the MOA open grounds. *sigh*

Anyway, the version of the song is the one on her music video. Hope you guys like it!

Happy Monday everyone!