WIN SOME/LOSE SOME

le 15 juin 2008

15:15 / Marikina, Philippines

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Oh my, look at the time. 15:15 and today is June 15. lolz No more tears!!! ^_^

Yesterday, I went to my beloved UP Diliman and met my good friend Ikle again. We had a lot of fun! We had a “photoshoot” and went back to our old habit of chitchatting for hours while eating fish balls and drinking C2 in the perimeter of Sunken Garden.

Anyway, I have lost my Fendi scarf!!! I LOST MY SCARF!!! It was absentmindedly lying on the top of the paper bag I brought yesterday and it was a bit windy. Maybe it flew onto the world beyond when we were headed to the main library. Oh well. LIFE GOES ON!!!

The “photoshoot” was a blast! There were just the two of us, as usual, and we have to improvise and be very resourceful considering that we just used my 2mp camera phone. Here are some of the images:

Gucci

Fendi

Louis Vuitton

Gucci again

Louis Vuitton again

Gucci one last time

It was a good thing that that spot outside the library has the most perfect lighting et al (yeah right, as if I know stuff like these!) but nevertheless we had a lot of fun!!!

Anyway, I really missed being back in the university. And so, I’ve decided to enroll again the following semester. Yep, I’m taking up non-deg units from PolSci because I’m now planning to take up masters next school year!!! Yep! I’ve already decided on this, Master in International Studies.

First, I feel that my mind hasn’t been utilized the way it was very much utilized when I was still in school. I mean, yep, at work, my French is used BUT I want to learn other things aside from the languages I got. Second, I want to increase my marketability lolz. Lastly, my parents were not able to attend any of my graduation, ever! From elementary to secondary to college graduation, NONE! So I’m going to give my last shot and finish grad school. It’s never too late, n’est-ce pas?

Anyway, fine day Sunday and I woke up very late. It’s Father’s Day and a few minutes back whil writing this entry, Kuya and I called Papa and greeted him a Happy Father’s Day!!!

Back to work tomorrow, and somehow, I don’t dread it. Maybe because I love what I’m doing now? Hmmm… maybe, but to be honest, I’m enjoying my stay there.

xoxo

Bry Dee

PEP-PY DAY, JEEZ!

le 27 mai 2008

16:25 / Makati, Philippines

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So far the day isn’t fucked up at all, except for the fact that my hanky literally flew from my hands to the railway in LRT2 Katipunan because I was frantically fanning my face (imagine the faces of the people around me who saw what happened, priceless hahaha I just give them a metallic snigger) and I’m running out of resources and payday is still a day away (I was forced to get 500 pesos from my savings, and it broke my heart because I promised not to touch it!).

But then again, as promised, I’m going to save up AFTER I get my wallet. Yehey! I’m gonna get a wallet, but not one but two! Okay, the first is a vintage monogram European checkbook and card holder (date code is 884AN - made in France April 1988, how cool is that?! I was just 3 years old at that time! It must have patina-ed like hell!) and the other one is a red Goyard pouch perfect for coins and/or my cellphone. I’m already sure that I’m gonna get the LV but still doubtful for the Goyard.

This is really the last time I’m gonna buy such things. PROMISE! I really, really promise (heard that Bryan Damasco? A promise is a promise! hahaha)

Anyway, I woke up quite earlier today because of all the hammering and tattering in our house. I went online and got an IM from Pio. He was the captain of our squad last year (and last year we got the crown back, Yay!) and a very close straight friend of mine. Since I dissociated myself from pep, he’s one of the few people to whome I’ve told this plan with. I was touched when he said earlier: “Musta ka na? Miss na miss na kita SOBRA!” (How are you? I really miss you a lot!) That is one of the coolest things I heard (or read) today. Though I’m not really keen to hear news about the squad et al, I can’t help but listen to his stories.

He asked me if I miss pep, I replied “I miss UP Pep Squad a lot!” which was an understatement, I miss pep so much that I’m aching inside hahaha I love pep, no doubt about it, but few more weeks/months/whatever, I’ll be back.

Then while we were talking, I received a text message from Coach Lala (she usually send messages to alumni as well if there are important things/events that might/would interest us hahaha). It was about rehearsals for the UAAP Opening (which, I assume, would be this July) as UP is the host this year. Jeez, I WOULD HAVE LOVED to be a part of this one, but rehearsals would be every night, and I work until 12am. Fat chance. Hahaha

But the thing is I still don’t know if I’ll be watching the opening. I just hope I’d be ready by that time.

And some members would be flying to JAPAN this Thursday!!! NOW I’M ENVIOUS!!! Wahahaha I still wish all the best for them as they totally rock, no doubt about it. Love them to pieces.

Anyway, I know everything would be fine. I can feel it. It might be gradual but I’m sure when that time comes, I’ll feel merveilleux. J’en suis sûr!

I already started saving, I finally got my bank account back (I just gave the money to Mama so that I’d no longer be going to the bank and no more ATMs).

xoxo

Bry Dee

FINALLY!!! POWERBOOKS AND GRADUATION!!!

le 10 mai 2008

13:56 / Marikina, Philippines

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I wasn’t able to blog yesterday and the other day because I was dead tired!

I only worked until 7pm last Thursday because I filed half-day leave for I have to “rest”. The following day was Ate’s graduation and I still have to arrange what Mama’s going to wear. But after leaving the office (it was raining hard!!!), I went to Greenbelt and did my usual routine when I was still working for Yellowasp: loiter in Powerbooks!

Yay! I LOOOOOOOVE Powerbooks!

I read lots of books, but on second thought, I just usually scan the pages and look at the illustrations. One particular book caught my attention:

Believe me, this is the best!!!

I really love how they define handbags:

It is interesting that handbags are correlated on how women rose to power and status, making them the emblem of how they stand in the society. Also, some bags rose to iconic status especially because of the women carrying them, like, CD’s Lady Dior after Princess Diana was seen carrying the black alligator-skin bag:

And of course, Hermès’ Kelly bag:

Oh well, still I love to have an LV!!! But chances are I won’t be having one before the month ends because of unexpected expenses. Whew! I WANT TO HAVE ONE!!!

Oh well (again), here’s a pic of the LV ads they have in Greenbelt:

Yesterday, it was Ate’s graduation. And believe me, it was very difficult to get up early! We have to be in World Trade Center, Pasay City by 7am!!! That was really crazy!!!

Here’s my sister with the green vintage Gucci bag I bought before:

Here’s Mama with the black Gucci bag I gave her two days ago:

Mama and I:

Kuya and our nephew JB (they have to wait outside because children are not allowed inside the hall):

After the long wait, mother and son reunited:

Then we went to Sta. Clara in Katipunan to say our prayers because, finally, the three of us finished our studies. It’s one important thing we can give to our parents, especially tomorrow is Mother’s Day:

That’s it, I have nothing else to write. Oh, I’m thinking if I’ll renew my gym membership because I have conflicting thoughts in my head. Qu’est-ce que je dois faire?

It’s scorchingly hot here in Manila, but typhoons are now swarming in Mindanao. What the f is wrong with the weather?!

So, everybody, GET UP AND BE ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY OKAY!?!?!

xoxo

Bry Dee

I STILL HAVE YET TO OWN…

le 7 mai 2008

17:55 / Makati, Philippines

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I WANT AN LV!!!

I WANT AN LV!!!

I FUCKING WANT AN LV!!!

Of course, at this point in my life that I’m starting to establish myself as a member of the workforce, I still have yet to put my money on more useful things. Also, heller, family first.

Still, I want my LV! Even just a fucking coin purse. Hahaha Just kidding. I just want one.

And before the month ends…

I’LL HAVE ONE!!!

xoxo

Bry Dee