Bills.. bills.. bills.. Disappontment

Tweet Last week, I paid my credit card bill two days before the due date to miss the dreaded finance charge. It was actually a one-time purchase which amounted to whooping $445! The items I bought? undies, and sexy lingerie. Haha. The stuff are actually not all mine, but I have some friends and coworkers who ordered with me.

I should be writing more about my experience on shopping online - the hassle, disappointments, and waste of time. I am sure alot of ladies adore Victoria Secret (and so all the guys). But stay tuned for my next posts before you get blinded with their little thongs and sexy undies.

Talking about finances, I have to follow up on some friends who have not paid their share of shipping and taxes for the items they bought. I know it is such a hassle to be texting and calling, and messaging them. No wonder alot of people are doing this kind of thing as a business (pre-order on US items, and they usually require down payments before processing the orders).

It is such a trouble to expect the payment reflected on your bank account and be disappointed with no fund received. It is a good thing I have some dollars to spare that I am able to pay the total credit card due, (or else I would have to work my @$$ off to earn more and pay finance charges).

It is too bad my company does not offer pay day loan just yet..

Takipsilim (Twilight Remake): Worse than a Gucci and LV Knock-off

Tweet There is no denyin that Twilight made it big not only in the big screen, but in all the hearts of ladies: single or married, or neither. We have seen alot of merchandise (shirts, notebooks, posters, mags, keychains) shouting about the movie, or should I say book's success (and this of course created more businesses for commercial establishments). And we know who usually owns these merchandise. Fanatics (and I know alot of them!). Edward Cullen, or Robb Pattinson is the most talked about man today.. (remember F4 craze? Menudo? and Beatles?); but this man does not come with back-up members. He made it all by himself (or maybe with the help of Harry and his goblet?). I am thanking Voldemort for killing Cedric, which made us all ladies love and adore Cedric even more (aka Robb Pattinson). If you cant relate on what I am saying, go watch Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

But at the peak of this success, here comes one of the biggest networks (ABS CBN Channel 2) in Manila coming up with a new soap opera entitled Takipsilim. Yes, it's an adaptation of the book and movie Twilight. I am not writing about this to promote the soap, or the artists who would play Bella and Edward, but this is my way of protesting. I am grieving together with the real certified fanatics. It's a big thumbs down for this project. I am not a fan of Twilight, I would say I am just a convert who happens to appreciate the story and movie. I just dont get the point of doing a soap in memory of this great story. I mean, we have all seen remakes of hit soaps (mexican, english, korean.. etc), but those are done right after the originals hit the town. I am thinking that the network is doing this project just when Twilight is making big waves in the scene to save their primetime ratings (not that they are not doing good) and their talents. To be honest, I prefer the network's soap drama series over the competitor network's offerings.

We have to admit that Robb Pattinson saved the movie Twilight. Who would have loved to watch a blurry film, and see that Bella actress? Let's preserve the good memory of Edward and Twilight movie (with its inspiring romantic quotes) in our hearts and let's not ruin a good memory with a remake. I mean, networks and producers can do that maybe after a year or two, but not now. In my mind we have set the casts, and our Edward is Robb Pattinson (and not someone who does hip hop dance on a Sunday afternoon). Who cares if he has cakey white face? I personally love to have his fangs marked on my neck.

I just hope that their remake is better than that of the original.. and so maybe I could change my mind (or maybe not). And before I receive comments and boo's from all the Kapamilyas around the world, let me remind you, this is my blog and I can say what I want and post what I dont like. I welcome guests, but this is my property, and tresspassing is not allowed.

How Did Your Finances Do This Year?

Tweet I am so proud of myself this year. I would like to think that I had managed my finances and that I had been a responsible woman (although, I still have a lot of purchases, but I must say most of them are smart purchases and real good buys! Thanks for the convenience of online shopping! Haha).

It's funny how I would sometimes be surprised that it's pay day once again. But never think that I am depriving myself. No, that would never happen. I can buy what I want, and I know what I want, and I never have to think twice. I can get what I want with my own money, to the point that I am actually hesistant to join any organized kris kringle, that I am worried I got nothing to list on my wish list.



But before robbers and kidnappers track me, just to be clear, I am not earning millions each day. I am just a typical employee. Maybe, the fact that I am geographically single helps me manage my finances this year. Plus I do bring packed lunch at the office (although I still buy food outside hehe), and that I make sure ATM machines are inaccessible to where I go and live. Some money-saving tips you guys might want to consider. ;)

And who says there is a global financial crisis?!

On My Wish List: Message Bracelet by Pink Fortune

Tweet Even before I started beading and accessory-making, I always love accessories. Loud. Unique. Not the usual pieces. Classic. Vintage. Anything that would create an impression and would add character to an ensemble.

Lately, I had lost an appetite to the common pieces I see in tiangges and bazzaars, and multiply stores; until I saw this bracelet and felt my heartbeat!



This piece is a beauty! I completely fell inlove with this bracelet. It's just so simple yet elegant. It's like you can bring your most treasured piece anywhere you go.. a strand of hair? glitters? heart pendant?

It's always nice to window shop online.. because mostly, the items I see would soon be mine. ;)

Loading Up Before Xmas..

Tweet With the jiggly jingle Christmas songs around, cold weather, and colorful lights, I can really feel Christmas is here. The feast has not started yet, but I can already feel my tummy being loaded with carbs, fat, and anything and everything unhealthy! Should I blame my mom for cooking scrumptious meals everyday? Meals that probably people would only cook when there is an occassion or special event. That's how passionate my mom is about cooking!



And I just looove eating! My friends would hate me because I eat alot but never gain weight easily (but now I can feel it). I have to have some self-control! The fun of indulging is just temporary, but the weight and bulging tummy would always remind me, I have never been "nice" this Christmas season..