work therapy.

When i need a quick getaway from work and deadlines, I just let my brain wander through trashy celeb and dreamy fashion sites. But lately it has become more of an obstacle than a release. Until I found a better therapy. Apartment Therapy has been such an inspiration! I love browsing through the designs, decors, colors and patterns. Makes me want to fast track my life and buy a niiiice place for myself.

Today's inspiration:

Secretly, I want a garage/warehouse feel. I need that much room with high ceiling and warm, wooden floors because I tend to be claustrophobic at times. Think Jenny and Dan's pad in Gossip Girl or Aaron Eckhart's in No Reservation. I'll fill it up with bookshelves, DVD shelves, entertainment and sound system, art room, gigantic kitchen (though I don't cook), dim lights and everything cozy.

See, I wrote another entry. So inspiring! Sana lang I can re-direct this inspiration to my work. haha! :)

birthday luck.

It's my birthday week that's why I'm feeling lucky lately. I hate to think it has something to do with my horoscope, the stars and the gravitational pull or any shiznit about astronomy for that matter because I don't believe those things. But it doesn't mean I have something to say against those who do. I just have faith and that's all I need. So probably God has been sprinkling my week with a little bit of luck as birthday present. And I like it!

Like when I went shopping this long weekend, I promised to get only one outfit so I can save up for my birthday.  I tried on a lot but only held on to that one thing I don't have the courage to put back on the rack. I kept mumbling, "Kathy, isa lang please. Kayanin mo. Just one and you'll be fine. Then, that's it. Pay and leave. Stop looking around." So, kinaya naman ng powers ko and I just bought one. When I was about to pay for it, I got so surprised because the item cost less than what was on the tag. I even asked the cashier to double check since I was feeling guilty and I'm afraid of karma. haha. So they did, then told me that the item was marked down. yaaaaay me! hahaha. I walked out all giddy and skippy like a little girl. Please, luck don't leave me yet. I still want a bag hehehe Yes, I'm superficial. But it's things like this that keep you sane in a chaotic world. So, no judging just keep appreciating :)

highs and lows.

I want to start off with something other than the phrase "it's been a rollercoaster week" because it is the most cliché line and i don't like it. But I guess there's no better way of saying how we endured a week of controversies. From tragedy to crazy, we were all shocked, amused, terrorized, saddened and entertained.

low point - police brutality. Ok, so this was just tip of the iceberg for the horrifying things to come caused by our dysfunctional police force.

lowest point - manila hostage crisis. I wasn't able to watch the whole thing as it happened since there was a news blackout in our office because of our net and cable connection. I was hoping to watch this not to be entertained (like how other low lives treated it) but to feel how the world felt when something this tragic was happening before them. I'm sure everyone has read almost all the info out there so I'm not gonna touch too much on that anymore but I just want to say this lang...how can people have such little regard for others' lives. those victims were family, friends, lovers, office mates, neighbors and countrymen to someone. sana there was a better ending we can share to the world.

high point - Venus Raj entered Bb. Pilipinas' Top 5. As we were mourning a tragedy, part of us is also celebrating beauty.

high point turned low - Ok, so epic fail - that wasn't a beauty queen answer. It was a major, major blunder. But who's to blame? Being put on the spot in front of millions was not the easiest job in the world. If I was her, I could've said something worse. Nonetheless, it was sort of entertaining hehehe so sorry :)

Sana more high points next week.

Thank you, thank you.

olats.

Okay, so I did not graduate from a UAAP school but I've been watching the senior basketball games since I was in high school. It's the atmosphere, crowd, players and thrill that draw me to each game. But nothing tops the excitement more than a ADMU-DLSU match. Every game is packed with excitement and energy! You won't believe how the cheering and jeering get so intense especially when you go there in the coliseum and see for yourself. I remember watching them in Araneta with my brother, his friends and my friends. Hanging out with them, therefore means I'm for the green. What makes the whole thing even more meaningful is the fact that my brother and dad came from these rival schools so watching UAAP at home is always intense! sooo fun! good times!

So, in the grand tradition of the UAAP Season, last Sunday was round 2 for ADMU-DLSU. Since dlsu won the first they have the advantage and momentum. So I was reeeeaaaalllyyyy anticipating a heart-pounding, nerve-wracking, nail-biting game but guess what? It BOMBED! So bad that I found myself watching it alone throughout the 2nd half. Why dlsu? What happened? Seriously, if you watched it, you would be so disappointed. La Salle didn't even put up a good fight. The first few minutes were heated and then it was extinguished. Wala na. It was downhill from there. I won't be pasikat and try to come up with my own sports analysis because I can't do that :) But as a spectator, I wanted more sana. Hopefully, a miracle happen and admu can still face dlsu in the semi-finals or so. I want the heated rivalry back! :)





(photo from yahoo.com.ph)

saturday spring cleaning

Let me bore you with an entry that's all about cleaning. Yep, I love it. So true that I would gladly devote one Saturday of fun, rest and bumming around just to tidy up and organize my space - everything from dusting off to vacuuming. Seeing my things dust-free and organized make my day! It's hard to contain my glee when i run my fingers across my desk and find it spotless. Or, repeatedly smoothening out the sheets . Or, sleeping late just to inspect each corner and admire the view. Okay, so that's borderline OC but as shallow as it may seem, I think the world will be a better place with organization and cleanliness.

Actually I've been itching to clean my room for the longest time because my rhinitis has been complaining with the accumulated dust. Disgusting, i know. But time is a luxury and I can't afford to simply spend it in cleaning these days. But time was on my side this Saturday so my room got the overhaul it has long been wishing for. My closet, desk, shelf, tv, shoe rack, tv, floor, walls and virtually anything in my room are immaculately clean.

There. Bored much? Don't worry I owe you a juicy entry, stat.

Bye-bye Grimsbye

To wish Pike luck on her next career adventure and celebrate 5 years of HQ fun, we decided to throw her a rockin' despedida.

first stop: dinner at BBQ Chicken
next stop: Toyz in The Fort (which bombed! haha)
sunrise surprise: Encore (till the weeeeee hours)

It was so much fun!!! Still remember our old Friday Madness and YB in the veranda of Creekside and Vedrnida! :) What a way to celebrate her last day in HQ11. See you around Grimsby! Goodluck :)

Of allergies and migraines.

i didn't get to enjoy the weekend because of migraine. i don't usually get one so i know i'm not doing something right. i guess i have to stop being stubborn and just get my eyes checked because i think this is what's causing it. but it gets worse because i can't drink meds to fight the pain. yep, i'm probably part of that small percent who's allergic to paracetamol, ibuprofen or any analgesic for that matter. so i dread headaches, allergy, fever and any form of pain. i hope to feel better by tomorrow because it's monday and headache's not really the best compliment to my work load. well the fact that i'm blogging means there's a chance i'll wake up without that pounding pressure on my head. guess, will have to find out tomorrow.

Rants.

i've been battling a case of quarter life crisis like most people in my age. I don't know why but from the time i wake up til the time i hit the sack, things are just a blah. I don't want blah in my life, i need a blast! a kaboom! an explosion! please whatever it is i'm looking for, please come and save me! 

it's not that i'm taking things for granted; i know that some have it worse than me but do you ever feel like you need a defibrillator to give you a jolt when you're feeling so-so? i want real happiness because faking one is expensive. no material things can suffice for a natural high. maybe i need to change course and shake things up a little. 

today i will try something new.