Dear Dred, Whenever you gush that you are my #1 fan, I feel what Sherlock must feel towards John. Mostly surprise at the admiration, but also a deep gratitude that I don’t quite know how to show. Like Sherlock, I have a problem with physically showing my emotions. I always prefer to hide behind the […]
Archives for November 2013
Funny Friday: Retail Edition
Here are some funny real-life conversations I’ve had with retail people. Me to cashier: One mocha, please.Cashier to barista: One skinny mocha! (Should I get insulted, or – ?) ******* Cashier (who is a Filipino like me): So ma’am, where are you from back home?Me: Zamboanga.Cashier: Ahhh. They do say people from Davao are beautiful. […]
Thanksgiving: What I’m “Grapeful” For
Today is Thanksgiving in the USA. I am not American and we don’t celebrate it in the Philippines or in Singapore, but I took part in this celebration, in a way, when Kim of A Moving Story invited me to be a part of a gratitude series on her blog. I was touched by her email […]
{Dating Diaries} A Boy in a Bar part 3
We’ve finally reached the conclusion of this mini series! (LOL) If this is your first time to hear of this, you need to catch up on part 1 and part 2. After reading French guy’s email, I replied to him, and a few hours later, I got this text: Hi, it’s *insert name here*! I went out […]
7 Questions for Philippines, Singapore, France, Germany, China & USA
One of the wonderful perks of being a blogger is getting to know people from all over the world without even needing to get off your chair (or the bed, if you’re lazy like me). I always enjoy learning about different cultures, so I actually prefer to read blogs from people who are not from […]
{Letters and Links} Life Changes
Dear Readers, YOU GUYS! Have you seen this proposal video? It’s the most hilarious, most elaborate proposal I have ever seen! I was laughing and then crying. You HAVE to watch this if you haven’t seen it yet. Like, right now. This is the only link I’ll share this week because I have to get […]
Hunger Games: Catching Fire {Movie Review}
I would like to start off this review by saying that I am a huge fan of the Hunger Games books. I read each of the three books (Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay) in less than a day apiece because I just cannot put them down. Then I watched the first Hunger Games movie […]
Campus Book Rentals for College Students
I finally got the social committee to agree to my masquerade ball theme idea for our office’s annual dinner & dance. I was elated for a few hours before realizing that ball gowns cost a lot of money. Uh oh. But then my friend found a costume rental place which rented out fab Victorian ball […]
What NOT to Name Your Baby
“So, have you thought about what to name your baby?” I asked my pregnant friend Kes a few months ago. “I haven’t decided on it, yet,” she replied. “But I was thinking of coming up with a name that was a combination of my parents’ names, my husband’s and my own.” “Well, as long as […]
Paris, Je T’aime – the Story of an Elopement
I have a very special treat for you on the blog today! Whenever I get asked about my dream wedding, I always say I want it to be a small, intimate, destination wedding. I don’t want hundreds of guests, just immediate family and closest friends. My friend Cel (who co-writes the blog Project Flab to […]