Just my Psychedelic Self

2010-04-29T23:45:00.003+08:00

We just moved in to our brand new gorgeous townhouse:-D!

We love it. I will post some photos soon.

Thank you God for all our blessings.

engagement party!

2010-02-22T23:01:00.028+08:00

I and Phil would like to thank all our family and friends for joining us this special occassion to announce and celebrate our engagement :-)

the invitation

the venue - a revolving restaurant at 33rd floor with spectacular views of the city.

it's ME n Phil

with my cousins

my aunties, grandma & debbie

phil's family & our friends

kyle & the gang

phil's close friend josh with skinny & barbara

phil's mum

phil and his sister

with carol & jay

we love this couple. Barbara looks like Anne Hathaway in person. true!

adrian & carol

mandy and susan my friends from college

with kyle & kelly. We will miss you Kelly. She's in Paris now.

good friends, good times...

My dear Lori you are so sexy!

the engagement ring

Again, thank you very much. It was lovely to see you all. Thank you so much for your good wishes. You guys will always be part of our journey.

To my fiancé,

Thank you for throwing this lovely and memorable party.

You have made me so happy.

I commit myself to you for the rest of my life.

I love you.

announcement!

2010-01-10T10:21:00.006+08:00

I just got ENGAGED in phuket, thailand! wheee :-)

Honey you really rock my world! You are so sweet. I should say this is the best feeling in the world.

At Similan Island

These lines I won't forget!

"Honey remember the time I asked you to be
my girlfriend? Now, I'm asking you to be my wife."

I was giggling when he proposed to me :-).

I'm off to thailand next week!

2009-12-16T23:54:00.003+08:00

and I am excited...

I and Phil will attend Jay's wedding on Dec 28 at Phuket. We'll be leaving on Dec 25th and back on 1st of January. This was the same date when we went to Philippines last year. But next year, we promise to celebrate christmas here in Perth in our new home :-). Yes we're moving.. early next year hopefully..

I must go to bed now. I have to wake up early for my dental appointment. I gonna meet my new dentist tommorrow. Hope she's gentle *wishful thinking*.

goodnight philby. you're my angel!

my christmas wish list

2009-12-12T12:12:00.002+08:00

1. Marc Jacobs watch.
2. Burberry handbag. I like the square-type style.
3. Navman for my car.
4. Calvin Klein denim jeans.
5. A top from Princess Highway.

That's all! I'm dreaming again. But I think someone will give me the top of my list. *pretty sure* hehe..

happy 2nd anniversary!

2009-12-07T20:13:00.016+08:00

Hey, I'm back and I'm good!

There is so so much happening in my life lately. Well, I am working full-time now plus my other part-time job. whew!.. I'm starting to be like my boyfriend - workaholic!

Anyway, It was our 2nd year together. Wheeee! We both busy that day Phil got work until 5pm. It was my day off but had to go to office for staff meeting and meet Yehlen at Gloria Jeans for coffee.

Phil picked me up at 7pm. As usual, we always do exchange gifts in the car before we head to our hot date. Few days ago, I sent an email to him about my anniv wish list! *cheeky smile*. So there you go Phil bought me a Biotherm aqua source moisturizer and a cleansing facial wash. Yeeey!. I saved $100!!!

I bought him a lacoste shirt and Maddox denim jeans plus I ordered a cake from Miss Maud Cake shop. Yum!

We had dinner at the Chinese restaurant and went to Malaga Ice Arena to ice-skate :-) (tho i dont know how to ice-skate).

Again, happy anniversary honey. More anniversaries to come!!

random photos of US...

2009-06-15T23:29:00.008+08:00

weekend getaway at Busselton

**the rest of the photos were taken in davao, philippines**

@ jacks ridge

@ Paradise Beach

**post-it-note**

I'm gonna live the life I love.. and with the man I love (you know who you are)..

angel of mine

2008-11-10T00:17:00.004+09:00

It is really heartbreaking to see couple part ways. The other day, I had a long chat thru skype with my friend who just had a recent break-up with her long time boyfriend for 3 years. I still could not imagine they are no longer together, I even thought that they would tie the knot next year knowing that they were a great couple and a perfect match. My friend is still so in love and even tried to iron things out but in the end they decided to split-up. I asked her so many questions trying to figure out what happened. She told me that her boyfriend fell out of love with her. This doesn’t sound fair to me. Whatever the reason is, I can’t really comprehend. Sorry but I wanted to curse the guy who hurt my friend so much. I really feel sorry for her.

After hearing that shocking news, it was already 12 midnight but then, I called my boyfriend (knowing he slept already) to say how much he means to me. I feel so blessed to have someone who has always been there for me. I am always thankful and very proud of the relationship I have now. We are very open to each other. I should say, we’re more than boyfriend/girlfriend (note: we’re not yet engaged :-D). We talked a lot on any thing like our future, career, family & friends. Also, we shared problems and solutions which makes us strong and better person. During hard times, we leaned on each other. That’s why his boss says we’re too dependent on each other. I don’t think ‘dependent’ is the right word to describe our relationship. Well, ‘we’re just both in love’ *beamed*.

Same with other couple, we do have fights and arguments. But then we make up, I would crack jokes on how mad he is by showing his text messages, quote some of his lines and that would make him laugh.

His genuine compliments make me feel good. True!

I just want to share this; for me, relationship succeeds when it is built with DEEP mutual love, understanding, respect and reservoir of kindness. I don’t know what the future holds for us. But I can say he has given me so much.. So am I…

I love my boyfriend so much. He’s an angel of mine.

what am I up to??

2008-06-28T01:37:00.001+08:00

HELLO EVERYONE! It’s winter time here.. so cold.. so cozy.. every single night.

Well, I’m currently enjoying driving… hehe.. But this time I don’t need to go to Jeeves Driving Academy which I used to and pay $500 for every 10 lessons which is damn expensive but now I have my own personal instructor (hehe i’m referring to my boyfriend) and not only that three weeks ago he bought me a car. Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Grabe what a day! I was telling to myself ‘ ang haba ng hair ko’ hahaha!

Phil always makes sure he has time to teach me how to drive even though sometimes I know he’s tired after work. Whenever we go out, I drive. This is one of the memories of our best dating experiences – simple and fun! Also, I notice that I have big improvements of my driving and its all because of my instructor being sooo patient :-D. Well, this is one of the many reasons why I love this guy sooo much…

Anyway, my driving assessment is coming soon. So yeah, I should be ready when that day comes.

Okay its almost half past 1 in the morning, I must go to bed now ‘coz Phil will probably pick me up by 2pm for a picnic and he will spend the whole afternoon with me. I miss him. (good thing he’s not into car racing this weekend). Yeeesss!

ta-da!

romantic 'GREEK' date

2008-05-09T11:55:00.006+08:00

I am a happy GIRLFRIEND!!!!!!!! hahaha! I love saying that after we celebrate our 5th monthsarry last night. We really enjoyed our dinner at the greek restaurant located in the heart of northbridge. It was a fantastic place for a romantic dinner. We love the ambiance and the setting especially their decorations on the wall and their food. It was yummy!

This is what we had for entree - Greek mixed dip platter with a selection of tarama, tzatziki, hommus, fetta, olives, dolmades and other Greek delicacies and served with pita bread.

In times like this, I always remember the quote from "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"
" Maybe happiness didn't have to be about the big, sweeping circumstances, about having everything in your life in place. Maybe it was about stringing together a bunch of small pleasures."
True!
Thanks Phil :-)

i feel nostalgic again...

2008-04-12T21:32:00.005+08:00

i had a busy days this week. sometimes i wish i could go back to my college old days.
haaayyy...

*i supposed to update this entry a couple weeks ago but due to my project haven't manage to finish this post. sorry folks!*

sty please go away :-(

2008-03-28T23:31:00.004+09:00

i have signs of a sty in my right eye lid and it was kinda annoying and painful :-(. Phil bought me some medicines from the chemist before it gets worst. I'm proud to say that whenever i'm sick, Phil always does something that really makes me feel much better. true! I still remember before when I had a fever, he sent me red roses to cheer me up and called me from time to time knowing that he was busy in the office. Thanks soo much babe. I really really appreciate your concern.

I do hope it will get better tommorrow. Now, I must go to bed and rest my eyes.

ta-da!

2008-03-09T20:03:00.003+09:00

I’m back! I’m back!! I missed writing in this blog. Well, my schedule was so hectic when I started my field placement last month. Huh! But this would be the last prac and last sem. Yey!

My sweet boyfriend reminds me to update my blog. aherm.. hehe.. I didn’t expect he visits this blog of mine regularly knowing he’s busy not only in his work but he’s also trying to spend quality time with his family, friends and of course ME. He’s such a caring person not to mention his grumpy moments. hahahaha! But I love everything about you.

Yesterday was a special date for us. Phil took me to Swan Valley where you’ll find wineries, beautiful nature scenery and chocolate factory. Awesome! It is a perfect spot to unwind after a tiring and a busy city life. Being with this kind of place with your special loved one is one of the happiest days of my life EVER! Can’t wait to bring my future kids there! *wishful thinking*.

(i've said this to Phil and I will say it again)
“My life has been going on fine and smoothly and I can’t ask anything for more.” How great it feels to have a special someone who knows how to make you happy. *sweet smile*

Have a goodnight everyone. Tomorrow is the first day working with my BOSS! aaarrrrgh!
He’s handsome anyway. wheeeeeeee!

Goodluck to myself! *rolling eyes*. hahahaha!

2008-02-13T23:05:00.004+09:00

happy valentines day! yiiipppeeeee!!!

This video was especially made to the guy I love most.
I haven't seen him for three days for the reason that
I need to finish my portfolio due next week. arggghh!
Actually, I feel bad for doing this knowing we missed
each other so much. Sorry babe! This would not happen
again. Next time, even if I'm too busy I will make it sure
I have time for you. *peace sign*

Speaking of the video, most of the photos here was taken
from my camera and i love our photos. This made me reminisce
the time that I met him again after six months. oh.. so.. *teary eyes*

Well, so much of my dramas. *grin* I know I have a lot of things
to write but me and my sister need to do some shopping today.

Again, Happy Valentines to everyone! See yeah.
Enjoy your dates!

post-it-note:
Be grateful to those people who has touched your life! *warm smile*

Do you drink tea?

2008-02-04T21:36:00.000+09:00

Honestly, I don’t drink.

I went to the library this afternoon to return some books and borrow another set of books again. As usual before I leave, I always read my favourite Reader’s Digest. One article caught my interest is all about the benefits of TEA. I know that TEA especially green tea can help reduced the risks of a number of major chronic diseases, such as stroke, heart attack and cancers. But according to the Japanese researchers, it can also prevent dental plaque forming and kills some oral bacteria that can cause gum disease since tea contains fluoride. Well, this is a good news for me! Now, I will force myself to drink tea at least 2 cups a day to keep the dentist away. Hehehe..

So yeah, I must go to bed now I am sooo tired plus my arms are aching.

Goodnight everyone! Sleep well babe.

im happy and contented... yey!

2008-01-23T21:18:00.000+09:00

I should say I am blessed with my studies and lovelife.
They said you can't have it all but I'm proud to say that so
far I'm doing well in school and having a good-looking
and very sweet boyfriend makes my day bloom! whew! hehe..

Well, this year would be a big year for me since I'm about to finish my course. yeeeeyyyyy!!!
And I also have grand plans for 2008 that will keep me busy for this year. I hope
everything will fall into place.

AJA!

yesterday was my birthday!

2008-01-20T19:11:00.000+09:00

yeah, I'm one year old! yiiiiiiiiiipeeeeeeeeeee *grin*

And I would like to thank all my friends and phil who joined
me on my birthday party. Thank you guys I really had fun :-).

Thank you sooo much babe for all the surprises. I really enjoyed the DINNER CRUISE!!! whheeeeee! I should say it was the most romantic date I ever had. You are so sweet!

Also, thanks for the DKNY watch, i like it baby!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2008-01-01T16:31:00.000+09:00

Yey! Its 2008!!! Things have been blissfully happy going my way since last month and a good sign to start a new year. whew! Looking back, i am happy with all my achievements in school – I’ve got good grades and certificate of recognition so sleepless nights and studying hard are all worth it.

A special ‘THANK YOUS’

“Thank you to my family for being supportive to all my decisions though I am miles away. To all the lecturers who nominated me to acknowledge my academic performance, thank you very much. These people have made me feel fantastic. Thanks to all my friends across the world who still keep in touch with me and never forget to call me. Though we don’t see each other, but I do cherish our friendship. And of course, to all my friends here in Perth especially to the gang - lorry, shane, joy, yehlen, jay and shorty thank you, I always had fun being with you guys. AND to the guy I love most, thank you for loving me, I honestly think that I am one lucky girl :-).

I am grateful for everyone who has touched my life last year *warm smile*.

Then again, this is ME!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! *happy face*

what makes you happy?

2007-12-28T01:12:00.000+09:00

For me, happiness lies in the power of relationships. I find happiness through my family and through friendships. Though sometimes life can be difficult for us and for some people they always have this negative notion that it’s hard to achieve genuine happiness. Well, for some reason yes. But actually, even little things can make us happy it’s just that we don’t appreciate the blessings we’ve got.

Here is my own list that makes me happy everyday:

1. Everytime I got a ‘Good Morning’ text message from a special someone.
2. Good breakfast prepared by my grandma especially with fresh fruit juice.
3. When my boyfriend says ‘I love you’ out of the blue.
4. When I am not late in school and work.
5. Everytime I chat with my family back home.
6. When the weather is cold, but it was really hot today *poor thing*.
7. When my phone rings, knowing that someone really cares. *warm smile*
8. Peace of Mind.
9. Good Health – no headache and no heart ache hahahaha!
10. Not having a bad hair day!

Sometimes you need to remember what happiness feels like. So folks, always put a happy face and remember this, ‘Life is too short’, so each moment counts.

2007-12-26T00:22:00.000+09:00

It’s almost 1.30am but I can’t sleep! Ho-hum.. so I better write to make my eyes fall a sleep. Oh dear blog, I really had such a great time with the most important person in my life now. I am so lucky to have him. He is so sweet, caring and good-looking guy. Though sometimes, I’m silly ‘coz of not paying attention to the road. He almost drive heading to the city. Hahaha! sorry babe.

For the first time, I was convinced to lie down on the grass and we both just gazed at the stars. And I feel like shouting to everyone! I’M DAMN PROUD OF MY BOYFRIEND! Wheeeeeeeeeee!

We talked while watching the city lights and he was open with his future plans. I love that and I love him.

Finally, I’m sleepy now.

But before I leave, I leave you with this cute and sweet note:

goodnite everyone :-)

2007-12-25T12:18:00.000+09:00

I have received loads of text messages last night from my friends and what touch my heart were greetings from my old friends whom I haven’t seen for ages. Thank you thank you ‘multimedia’ guys! I missed you all!

This year is my memorable Christmas here in Perth. There are so many good things happened recently and this is something I’ve been waiting for such a long time. Spending time with my loved ones is a big thing for me.

I’m looking forward to the New Year!

Anyway, I must go back to sleep again. *sleepy head*

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FAMILY, MY FRIENDS AND TO THE GUY I LOVED MOST (you know who you are). I love you all!

i'm back!

2007-12-21T14:36:00.000+09:00

I know its been a long time I haven’t write an entry. And to all my loyal readers that sent me a message asking me to update my blog, thanks thanks guys even there’s nothing much in this page. hehe.. I missed you all! *warm smile*

So watzzzuuuppp?

Well, I finished the Diploma Stage 1 but I’m still waiting for the results. I do hope my grades are more than passing mark. I think so. hehehe..

Then again, its nice to be lazy, wake up between 9am to 10am especially after a long tiring semester. Hahaha! yeah, that’s ME!

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My sister is here!!!

Welcome.. welcome to Oz!

more pics later :-)

i miss blogging

2007-08-18T23:45:00.000+08:00

assessment.. assessment..
my student journal is full of this single word.
my brain is wriggling with all these love-hate subjects that
i have for this sem. haaayy..
I promise to write an entry next week.

*post-it-note:
Sunday: Watch a movie @Cinema One. (of course, with a friend. hehe)

yey! atleast i have something to look forward to tommorrow. :-D

snapshots ^_^

2007-07-16T21:24:00.001+08:00

australian outback adventure

2007-07-15T23:56:00.000+08:00

It was a sunny saturday afternoon when we decided to have a road trip in Mt. Robinsons (the other side of Newman) which is so called Outback. Outback refers to arid areas of Australia and one of the frontier tourist spot. Actually, there's a lot of places to go, i mean not only in Newmanbut in the South as well like kalgoorlie, Broome and Kimberley. I get excited 'coz finally I get to see the real views of WA which i've seen in postcards before I came here in australia. The Oz Outback is more beautiful you ever imagined. You will see it is not all desert, far from it but with great variety and beauty.

Enjoy these photos of the bush and its natural wonders which i took from my cam.

gone are the days

2007-07-12T15:34:00.000+08:00

Back in my high school days, i used to be a 'penshoppe' fanatic stude.I love everything in penshoppe - their cute designed shirts, denim jeans,embroidered caps and socks.Oh i remember even my bag and wallet they were all 'penshoppe' brand. Actually, the truth is, i can't afford UCB or any other expensive brands that's why I was hooked. hahaha! By the way, speaking of high school, i do miss my alma mater 'University of Mindanao Main High School' *hats off* especially my classmates batch '97. I miss 'em all! Though my barkada labelled me as 'maarte' and 'mahinhin' to the max since I prefer being a cadet girls scout than PMT. *grin*There are also lots of extra-curricular activities that I'm involved with such as Youth on Fire, Math n Science Club, Cheering Contest and so on.. Good thing I still managed to maintain my grades to be in the 'special' section which is so called 'studes running for honours'daw hehe. And luckily, I was included on the top 15. hurray! hehe.. When it comes to gimik 'after-school' we used to eat either in Jollibee or gaisano food court as it is conveniently located in school nearby. Never mind the 'street food'. hehe.. Imagine how my teen days like :-).
I've heard most of my batchmates were all married and got kids early at their 20s. i think i'm one of the few who still remain to be single. Some were working abroad particularly in Dubai and others I don't have any idea. Though I keep in touch with some of them thru YM and friendster. But due to busy times, I lost contact with them.

Hoping we'll have a reunion one day. I'm very sure there will be lots of how are Yous, hi's & hello's!Meanwhile, i'm looking forward to a learning and enjoyable experience here in WA.

see yeah ^_^ i'll go biking and just get outside for some fresh air.

i'm now in Newman! yey grin

2007-07-11T01:13:00.000+08:00

I arrived here last saturday at exactly 7.20am on a qantas airline. It was a two hours travel from Perth so I'm not that tired and thanks to them for the nice breakfast that they served. hehe.. my tummy was happy :-). My aunt, uncle and cousin picked me up at the airport. We go straight to their place to unload my things then went driving for an hour to see the town. Awesome! I love the place - the red sand, the hill and most of all, the peace and quiet ambiance. These kind of scenery makes me feel relaxed.

take a look on these pics..

me and my cousin georgia

a new era in my life

2007-07-01T21:17:00.000+08:00

Dear Blog_Diary,

I’m glad I finished the one month practical training and handed in all the assessments for this semester. Yey yey! It was such a relieved for me. This is a new era in my life since I will start the peak of my course which is the DIPLOMA. Yes, after my holiday I start my diploma. I’m excited really.
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I'll go for a holiday so I’ll be out of Perth for a while to rest and out of stress. I’ll make use of this trip to get over things that hurt me so bad – I swear it hurts like hell! Now, it’s about time to unwind and set my priorities straight. I PROMISE. I’ve learnt my lesson. I’d rather hide my feelings than to commit mistakes again. Things that need to be change will be changed for my own good.

I hope when I come back everything goes well for me. haaaayy..so much of my dramas. hehehe.. Despite of this emotional baggage, I’m proud to say that I’m bloomed into a woman of substance.

So dear God, please keep me away from heartaches.. *wishful thinking*

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My Thanksgiving Prayer

Thank you God for always guiding me in the right path.
Thank you for giving me good friends to cling on.
Thank you to my Papa (Dad) who never gives up in reminding me to be ‘GOOD’.
Thank you for the wisdom and knowledge and my countless achievements.
Thank you!

goodnight! *yawning* hehe..

this makes me CRY

2007-06-26T21:56:00.002+08:00

Yesterday morning, I was on the bus heading to the office when I got the SMS message from our youngest sister. Here’s what she said:

>> ate i dreamt of mama last night. i cried the moment I woke up. Mis ko na c mama.

After reading that, my tears keep falling as I reply to her message. Until now, I still can’t believe we lost her. I miss her terribly. I had lots of stories to tell. I wanted her to know that I’m doing well in school and got performance with distinction on my practical training. And there’s a lot more that I want to talk about – my school, my new found friends, my ‘shopping’ and so on.. Mama, wherever you are right now, we miss you and we love you so much.

post it notes

2007-06-17T21:36:00.000+08:00

my daily tidbits to remember:

i must go to bed around 9-10pm the most
wake up at 6.30am; catch the bus at 8.05am
avoid skipping breakfast
eat healthy snacks like yogurt, tuna sandwich with veggies (any foods rich in omega3)
always prepare what to wear for the following day
limit usage of internet in browsing non-sense pages (actually this is hard for me to follow since i got broadband but i'll try :)
avoid RUSH!

it's about 10pm so i must jump to my nest now. hehe.. good night! ta-da!

Oracle releases mobile database

2007-06-13T22:49:00.000+08:00

whew! Simply amazing! Check this out.

whenever i get in a melancholy mood...

2007-06-12T22:41:00.000+08:00

.. i spend my time watching romantic films, one of my favorite is 'the wedding planner' movie.

.. i'm staring at my mini luggage clock which i bought recently in the 'thingz' shop.

.. i eat a lot - chocolates, cakes & yogurt.

to be continued folks, i'm so so sleepy.. see yeah! sweetdreams for me :-D

bon voyage

2007-06-04T20:20:00.000+08:00

to a very special friend...
who is excited going back in philippines this friday,
may you enjoy your holiday!
i will miss you. really... xoxo

Positive Assertion

2007-06-04T20:04:00.000+08:00

Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become

your words.

Keep your words positive because your words become

your actions.

Keep your actions positive because your actions become

your habits.

Keep your habits positive because your habits become

your values.

Keep your values positive because your values become

your destiny...

-salvation army

a night to remember

2007-06-03T16:18:00.000+08:00

i’m actually happy at this stage of my life, everything goes with the flow. After all the good and the bad times finally, I have the strength to move on. One time I went to my favorite place where you can see the whole panoramic view of the city of Perth with a good friend of mine. Actually, it was unplanned night out and we don’t have any idea where to go. Good thing I still remember the way to go there.

I find it unusual for me since this was my first time to bring a friend there. I had this kind of ‘promise’ that one day if ever I’ll bring someone he should be special. *blushing* But I didn’t realize until when I get home. hahaha.. We park the car in front of the river and just sit inside while watching the city lights shine like diamonds and feel the cool breeze (see photo below). How nice is that? hehe.. Though we spent for an hour only but this is one of my unforgettable night I should say. As you all know I’m a very shallow person who is so easy to make me happy. We went home at half past 11 and even before I’m going to bed I was smiling and I had a great time. really.. i want to go back! hehehe...

I don’t know if I’ll be able to update you folks this story of mine but I will if there’s something exciting. *wishful thinking* hehe.. ta-da!

city of Perth

a brand new “ME”

2007-05-25T23:58:00.000+08:00

These days I love my skin and body *conceited look*. Hahaha.. Well, the reason is that I discovered a skin care products which suits my needs. I’m a vain person actually, that’s why if ever I buy something especially for my face and body I spend a lot. Hmmm.. You know what I’m up to? I’m obsessed with “Biotherm” face and body care products and I’m proud to be a member. Wheee! Currently, I have their basic like cleanser, toner, moisturizer and exfoliant. And also, I enjoy using their body scrub – it makes your skin smooth and silky so say goodbye to dry, dull skin and say hello to a new you. Mind you guys even though expensive but worth it. Check their website for more details since they offer a range of stuff that will work perfectly with your type of skin.

Girls out there who are busy like me stressed by school and work, we need a little pampering every now and then. Bear in mind a beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin.

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**post-it note: to my dear friend ***r you lifted my spirit high. thanks to you! xoxoxo

2007-05-05T23:07:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone, it’s been a while I didn’t update my blog. I’ve been very busy this past month. We had heaps of assessments for this semester. Argh! Sometimes I had only two hours of sleep. Can you imagine that? That’s why my hair looks so freaking dull. Anyway, after these major presentation, I promise to get at least 8hours of sleep. Yeah yeah no overtime, no sleepless nights, no bad hair days.. hehe.. i should write these things on my forehead.

This week I had my driving lessons so early in the morning about quarter past 7 so I must wake up at 5.30 *poor-me* and to think I have classes starts at 9. I never had time to update my blog, to reply emails and I almost forgot to call my family.

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Lately, I don’t know why but I’ve been on a bit of an emotional roller-coaster. I wanted to cry but I can’t no matter how sad, no tears will fall out of my eyes. hehe.. I think I have some sort of weird anxiety but in spite of everything, I still have my self-esteem on high.

To JM, thanx for your company. i miss u too.

joy....

2007-04-18T22:15:00.000+08:00

...a burmese lass, smart and a sweet girl. i'm proud to say that she's one of my best friend. we go to school together, eat together, shopping together and work together. thank you for always being there sis, i'm glad to have you! *hugs*

i'm getting married!

2007-04-02T00:58:00.000+08:00

oh yeah, i will get married to my profession. hehe.. i start my apprenticeship soon.. yeeey!
but my heart is still empty! *sniff sniff * hehe.. *smirk*

My own list to improve body image

2007-03-24T19:36:00.000+09:00

For me, it is very important to have a good body image. It helps you boost your self-esteem and not only that, if we are conscious of how our body looks, we would probably achieve a healthy mind and body. Here is my own list that everyone can use on their daily routine to improve their body image:

Be natural and be yourself. Stop comparing yourself to others.
You are what you eat. Eat nutritious food and snacks for a healthy glowing skin. I prefer natural fruit juice - apple, carrot, pears, orange and celery. Believe me, this will make your skin supple and smooth.
Exercise. If you don't have time, you can do exercise by walking or taking the stairs instead of a lift. Actually, i'm not taking any bus cat from train station in going to school .Anyway, its just a 5 minute walk (if i'm not late). hehe..
Count your blessings, not your troubles. Think of the positive thoughts about yourself.
Reward yourself. You can do this by having a new haircut, massage or shopping. I always buy a new top every weekend but for just 20 bucks. (kuripot!)hehe..
Good friends, good times. Talk to your friends, see your loved ones and make an effort to have fun with them.
Talk to yourself. Be proud of your traits and talents.
Relax. By playing music that soothes your soul.
Accept compliments. Thank the person giving it to you.

Learning to love yourself is the right path to achieve genuine happiness and body confidence. believe me! *wink*

happy birthday mom!

2007-03-12T21:25:00.000+09:00

this boquet of white and red roses is for you..

thank you for being such a wonderful and loving mother. i love you very much and i miss you so bad.

background template is in progress..

2007-03-08T15:43:00.000+09:00

i'm having problems on uploading my template. *pissed off*
so this is temporary for now. i might work this out during weekend.

i got my 'L' plate. wheeee!

2007-03-02T09:33:00.000+09:00

I supposed to blog this yesterday but I was sooo tired when I get home. I ate my dinner, took a shower and I didn’t even bother to turn on my laptop. Good thing I slept early. By the way, “L” plate stands for Learner’s plate. Before you can learn to drive a car on the road, you must have a valid learner’s permit. I took the general theory test yesterday at Licensing Centre. There are 30 sets of questions and you need to get 27 points in order to pass. hee heee. I got perfect!

So yeah, I start my driving lesson tomorrow. I should stretch my confidence to drive on the road.

compliments makes me feel great :)

2007-02-27T16:02:00.000+09:00

i feel happy! Yesterday, monday morning I woke up early. I had my usual cornflakes for breakfast and a natural fruit juice with celery. Well kids, this is a very healthy diet! :-D. I arrived at the school at 8.15am and spend the entire 45mins in the library to print some stuff and review my presentation. Yeah, I had one assessment due yesterday presented in the whole class and the marking is done by other students (a bit scary!). I’m the third person to present and honestly, I’m a bit tense so I went out in the classroom for a while and took a deep breath. Then, I feel better and relax.
Before I start the presentation, one of my classmates notice my shoes (which I bought last Friday in an asian shop) and she loves it. so darn cute! she said. wheeeeeee! It is always good to hear when someone likes your stuff. (thanks lisa!).
My presentation was over and still hoping that they would give me a FAIR grade. Anyway, I think I’ve meet the criteria. We had 15min break after the fourth presenter. During the break, some of my classmates approached me and said that my presentation was well done. Others says, “I love your presentation!” And one thing that I like most, one student said “You are a good speaker!". Wow! Yey! –though this is just a 5 seconds of fame (hahaha!) but I’m glad and proud of myself. I want to be good in public speaking really.

Life is so sweet. Thanks for all the compliments! cheers *happy face*

this is my lucky charm :=) the second pair was colour black.

a must-see 'funny animation'

2007-02-18T23:35:00.000+09:00

i'm grumpy at this moment but i can't help but laugh this animation by Kenny Tai with background song "ulan by cueshe". enjoy! *mischievous smile*. by the way, thanks to adrian for the link.

http://sandbox.deviantart.com/?fileheight=400&filewidth=550&filename=fs9:f/2006/011/b/2/Ulan.swfhttp://sandbox.deviantart.com/?fileheight=400&filewidth=550&filename=fs9:f/2006/011/b/2/Ulan.swf

it's the season of LOVE

2007-02-12T23:00:00.000+09:00

Last year valentine’s day are still fresh in my mind. Sigh! i love you *echo echo* these three little words always rock my world! I do believe no one should be left out on this special season. Everyone deserves a TREAT! What I’m trying to say is you don’t need to buy expensive gifts, going in a stunning place like five-star hotels but you could celebrate without spending too much what matters most is the TRUE LOVE that you feel for each other. I salute to those genuine guys and gals who love their partner unconditionally.

Being in-love has always been a great feeling.. a feeling of being loved, special and blessed with someone who is worth keeping. *eyes sparkle* okay okay i’m dreaming again… hee hee hee..

Well for me, this season remind us how important to us our loved ones – boyfriend, girlfriend, family and friends OR any relationship. Our world would stop spinning without them. So fellas, spread your love to all the people who had touched your life. You can say it best with a KISS *wink*.

While I’m writing this entry, I’m actually listening to my old-time-favourite David Pomeranz from his best and more album. Here’s few of the lines that I always love.

..Time will pass and tears will fall
But someday we’ll both recall
Moments made of this
Golden memories..

Did I dream that we danced forever
In a wish that we made together..

I’m the king and you’re the queen of hearts..

i am determined...

2007-02-05T23:11:00.000+09:00

i am determined to excel in my chosen field.
i am determined to finish my diploma.
i am determined to save money for holiday.
i am determined to take driving lessons.
i am determined to get a driver’s license.
i am determined to get my own car.

Yes I am, intently focus on these now.. run my life without dependency.

i miss em all :-)

2007-02-02T23:27:00.000+09:00

These are my officemates from landco (actually marami sila yung iba wala dito). hope i could get some photos of the rest. By d way, i took these picts from asha and dianne’s friendster. hehe.. I could still remember the days and memories that we had at FL... i will see you soon guys, hopefully this coming christmas. * hugs*

jay2x, livia, julie, asha, be-anne and bespren mai2x. ooops wer is dianne?

isn't it a cute pict?

from now on...

2007-01-31T14:39:00.000+09:00

January is about to end. Whew! The world is moving so fast these days.. this is such a blast month for me as I had good times and bad times.. but I survived anyway. One thing that I love from my self is that I know where boundaries need to be set against the old ways and creating new ways to solve my personal issues that I’m dealing with.

I made a realization lately, I must give my heart the space it needs to be safe.. from now on. I admit I’m too quick to trust someone. I guess I need to keep ‘emotional distance’ until the person become trustworthy.. from now on.

Haaay! sorry folks, i’m such a drama queen :-(.

AMD vs Intel

2007-01-27T16:02:00.000+09:00

These two strong processor companies AMD and Intel are still battling for its performance, sales and market share since the millennium starts. As we all know for the past few years AMD introduced more innovative chip designs with a lower price which attract big businesses and consumers. But now, Intel is back with a string of quad-core processor releases. This scenario had a big impact on the part of AMD as they announced a $574 million loss last week.

According to Kevin Knox, AMD’s VP (tells Information Week) says “the company is betting that everything will change with the release of AMD's native quad-core processor in midyear. "I'm not going to sit here and tell you it hasn't become more competitive. We're still kicking the bear. They're more competitive today, but we're still winning our share. It will be competitive, yes, for the next several months. Quad-core will be our breakaway.”

Well, I’m hoping the battle will continue. This healthy competition will benefit the consumers for a ‘high-performance’ product at a low cost in the near future.

happy australia day!

2007-01-26T23:29:00.000+09:00

Today’s temperature is 41 degrees, huh! stinking hot baby! But who can stop celebrating the biggest event Australia day?! This afternoon I and my cousins went to Swan Bell Tower to witness the fireworks display. The time we arrived, the place is crowded though. While waiting for the fireworks to begin, I enjoy watching people wearing Australian flag as piece of clothing. Some people paint their faces. Here are some photos of the fireworks display that I took from my digicam.

my cousin Daniel and his girlfriend Mary

i must go to bed now soo tired. goodnite fellas :-) happy australia day to everyone!

TAFE International new website launch..

2007-01-09T22:28:00.000+09:00

Tafe International Western Australia has officially launched its new redesigned website. See: http://www.tiwa.com.au .With a brand new modern look, the website provides a better service for all the needs of the stakeholders - i’m definitely one of them :-D, improved usability and navigation as well. See for yourself!

On the other hand, as you browse the ‘About us’ section you will find this page ‘Student Testimonials’ – you will know what the students have to say about studying in TAFE and living in Perth. But these are selected international students to represent each TAFE campus. Hey they chose me, maybe because they want to include Philippines. hehe.. Yeah, i did participate but I just wrote a short testimonial. Here’s the link:

http://www.eti.wa.edu.au/student-testimonials/jona-arieta-philippines.html

TAFEWA 2007 handbook

My first ever photo that has been published in public here in Oz heheh.. it made me reminisce about the photo shoot session which last for half an hour with 10 different poses and background and finally come up with one pict. hahaha.. Anyway, it was fun i felt like a model even for a while. :-)

Avid latest tutorial

2007-01-03T23:04:00.000+09:00

I've been using Avid Xpress Pro HD 5.0 since i took multimedia as my software in video editing. And all I can say it has enough features, multi-format editing plus all the creative tools which is designed to meet the needs for professional editors,, independent filmmakers and students (like me). But if you have never edited on an Avid system before, you may find it a bit hard to master its interface but take heart as what they said. Once you pass the learning curve, believe me it's a very user-friendly system that i love over a year.

To those avid users, here is their latest tutorial you can download Safe Color Limiter Effect which provides a simple way to ensure that the color values in your video material stay within a limited range.

The only drawback to this software is its high price and a bit tricky i should say, but if you love HD editing then Avid is worth it. I'm far from a guru at this point, but i'm still learning :-D.

Things you never knew your cellphone could do..

2007-01-02T21:51:00.000+09:00

Just this morning I've got an email from my uncle about an info on things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. I'm not sure if this has been spread but for those who doesn't know this might be a helpful tips for you.

Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it:

I. * The Emergency Number worldwide for **Mobile** is 112.*

If you find yourself out of coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked.

II. *Subject: Have you locked your keys in the car? Does you car have remote keys?*

This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive youreys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).

Editor's Note: *It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked our car over a cell phone!"*

III. *Subject: Hidden Battery power*

Imagine your cell battery is very low , you are expecting an important call and you don't have a charger. Nokia instrument comes with a reserve battery. To activate, press the keys *3370# Your cell will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell next time.

AND

IV. How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?

To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 # A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. when your phone get stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either.

Well, if everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.

goodnite everyone :-)

celebrating chrissie..

2006-12-26T16:10:00.000+09:00

I realize it was my first christmas here in Perth. My dad rang me up yesterday morning though i'm still in bed and he greeted me a ‘merry christmas’ *teary eyes*. I missed them soo much as well as my sister grace and kuya noel. Celebrating without them is like a pizza cut into pieces. *sniff*

Apparently, I enjoy the december 24 party with my grandma, aunt and cousins. Thanks for all their christmas presents to me. *hugs* And to all my aunt's, uncle's, cousins, classmates, ex-officemates and friends especially siomai (mai2x) and siopao (dianne).. this is my season's greetings to all of you! :-D

with all my LOVE * mwaah mwaah*

Oz slang: Words and Phrases that you should know..

2006-12-21T18:32:00.000+09:00

Aussie (pronounced Ozzie) - Australian
Bathers - Swim trunks
Bum - The part of you that sits on a chair, your bottom.
Bush - Land outside the city
Chips - French fries
Chook - Chicken
Chrissie - Christmas
Cockie - Farmer
Cuppa - Cup of tea or coffee
Daks - Underpants
Engaged (phone) - busy, "the phone is engaged."
Footy - Australian Rules Football
G'day - Australian for hello
Good on ya - Good job, good for you
Jumper - Sweater
Lollies - Candy
Lift - Elevator
Mackers - McDonald's
Mate - Friend
Mozzie - Mosquito
Mum and dad - Mother and father
Nappy - Diaper
No worries - No problem at all
Oz - Australia
Petrol - Gasoline
Prezzies - Presents
Push bike - Bicycle
Rellies - Relatives
Singlet - Undershirt or tank top
Ta - Thanks
Tea - Dinner
Tucker - Food
Tuckshop - School cafeteria or snack shop
Whinge - Complain all the time, "what's he whinging about now?"
You Right? - May I help you? Do you need anything?

Source: Ettamogah

a week to remember

2006-12-19T23:51:00.000+09:00

Well, i’ve been busy last week and let me say it has been a week to remember. umm.. *giggling* i’m not going to write it in details but let me test my memory. okay, recap?

monday
-we had our field placement presentation. Though I don’t feel better but I did a great job. Thanks for the ‘countdown timer’ which was added to my ppt, overall, one lecturer noted this ‘performance with distinction’ on my grading sheet. hurray! LOL.

tuesday
- me and joy went to school to comply some of the requirements needed for our apprentice, a copy of our passport instead of police clearance.

wednesday
- a stinking hot day but still, we went to the city for christmas shopping. actually, i’ve done my shopping a couple of weeks ago. Then, we went to Cinema One corner hay street and watched ‘Casino Royale’. It was my first time to watch there coz we usually go to carousel. Well, the place was nice considering the sushi bar is just beside the cinema. iluv sushi! Anyway, it was very entertaining film and worth watching.

thursday

- @8.30am we had a drive-thru breakfast at Mackers *australian slang for McDonald's*
- we pick up joy at her place.
- shopping part2 but this time at whitfords carousel.

friday
- food trip.. i cooked our favorite dish steamed prawns.

saturday
-we just stayed at beckenham with joel’s friend who just arrived from philippines. For the very first time he cooked his own specialty pork adobo. yum.. (pwede na rin!) hehe that was delicious.

sunday
-attend the mass.

Everything was fun and we had a really great time.** life is too short so we must live life to the fullest.**

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A good friend of mine (you know who you are) gave this stuff to me an esprit shirt and a sunny. wheee! thanx sooo much you are so sweet.. mwaaahh!

Photoshop CS3 beta is now released!

2006-12-15T21:32:00.000+09:00

Good news to all MAC users who have been waiting for Photoshop CS3 beta. Finally, it was released today. CS3 beta has a lot of new features including its interface design, non-destructive filters and one thing that I like is the new palette look that allows users to select very fine details.

Adobe has proven to be very stable in terms of performance and with this beta, it will run on both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs. Visit First Look: Adobe Photoshop CS3 for more info.

In addition, the free beta can be downloaded at Adobe Labs.

'brain-freeze' mode

2006-12-05T23:07:00.000+09:00

its 5 past 10 but i can't sleep and i get bored! i don't know what to write i'm in a 'brain-freeze' mode now. heck! maybe because there is 'something' that worries me to death. so much questions in mind.. that don't have any absolute answers.. i used to rule my head over my heart but it seems that my 'self-assertiveness' deflate like a piece of mung bean seed. huh!

i just wish the best for me :-)..

WA begins daylight saving

2006-12-03T20:23:00.000+09:00

I woke up early to attend the sunday mass with my grandma, aunt and cousins. We arrived in the church at exactly 9.30am so just on time but we were surprised when the mass is about to end. Damn! We don’t know the daylight saving starts today.

Yeah, today is the beginning of the three-year trial of daylight saving after a whirlwind of debates and votes through state parliament. As of 12midnight yesterday the whole Western Australians are being informed to set their clocks forward by an hour at 2am (WST). Actually, WA is the only state which is behind of three hours among the rest of the state in Australia. So that means, perth is now only two hours behind.

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my prayer:

may god bless our kababayan (people in Albay, Philippines) who were devastated by the successive passage of typhoon; may god bless them with food, clothing, medicines and all the things that they need.
i pray for unity and peace all over the world especially to my own country Philippines.
thank you god for protecting me and my family from danger and evil..
thank you god for everything...

crazy over starship

2006-11-29T16:25:00.000+08:00

i'm taking a break from my portfolio with my favorite snacks trifle and sour cream onion chips. hmm.. *love it* don't worry *** i'm still on a diet *grin*.

oh well, nothing gonna stop me playing this song. mind you guys this song really means a lot to me.

Nothing Gonna Stop Us Now
-Starship

Looking in your eyes
I see a paradise
This world that Ive found
Is too good to be true
Standing here beside you
Want so much to give you
This love in my heart that Im feeling for you

Let em say were crazy,
I dont care about that
Put your hand in my hand baby
Dont ever look back
Let the world around us just fall apart
Baby we can make it if were heart to heart

Chorus:
And we can build this dream together
Standing strong forever
Nothings gonna stop us now
And if this world runs out of lovers
Well still have each other
Nothings gonna stop us,
nothings gonna stop us now

Im so glad I found you
Im not gonna lose you
Whatever it takes I will stay here with you
Take it to the good times
See it through the bad times
Whatever it takes is what Im gonna do

Let em say were crazy,
what do they know
Put your arms around me baby
Dont ever let go
Let the world around us just fall apart
Baby we can make it if were heart to heart

And we can build this dream together
Standing strong forever
Nothings gonna stop us now
And if this world runs out of lovers
Well still have each other
Nothings gonna stop us,
nothings gonna stop us

Ooh, all that I need is you
All that I ever need
And all that I want to do
Is hold you forever, ever and ever, hey

And we can build this dream together
Standing strong forever
Nothings gonna stop us now
And if this world runs out of lovers
Well still have each other
Nothings gonna stop us
Nothings gonna stop us, whoa
Nothings gonna stop us now, oh no

Hey baby, I know, hey baby,
nothings gonna stop us
Hey baby, woo, nothing, hey baby
Nothings gonna stop us now yeah

meet the two of my two pretty cousins

2006-11-26T22:19:00.000+08:00

I just love to show them off. These are my two cousins (from left) Georgia and Aileen. They grown up already with a stunning beauty and charm.

when i don't feel like..

2006-11-21T21:05:00.000+08:00

i’m not feeling well today. I think I’m going to get a terrible cough. I hope this is just a plain cough not the nasty chesty cough. i feel a certain kind of groggy ever since this morning to the extent i can’t get out of my bed. ho-hum..

This afternoon, I left the office early, feel tired and can’t even carry myself. good thing my friend had a safe trip and arrived early in the airport. it makes me feel better. I don’t know how lovelife does it. hehe..

We always had this battle where to eat but we always end up eating at international eating haus particularly chinese food. You know why? solely because we both want to eat rice. hehe.. poor thing. Then, we went to the chemist to buy medicine for me.

so much for that. hehe.. i’ll end this with a quote from Ghandi:

“Where there is love, there is life.”

good night and sweet dreams for me.

three things about me

2006-11-19T08:25:00.000+08:00

Three things that I usually do when I wake up:
1. sit-ups
2. check my emails
3. reading news online

Three important things inside my bag:
1. passport
2. wallet
3. mobile

Three most important people in my life:
1. mom and dad
2. bro and sis
3. you know who you are

Three things I hate most:
1. i hate the sun.
2. i hate pets.
3. i hate the 708 bus. heck!

Last Three gadgets I have bought:
1. wireless mouse
2. 6-pin firewire
3. lithium battery for my digicam

i'm back!

2006-11-18T22:58:00.000+08:00

Hey everyone I’m back! Hehe.. I know it’s been a while since my last update. I’ve been very busy in school for the past two months and very lazy to update my blog lately. But there’s a lot of positive energy now, a lot of good things has happened. I pass all my subjects and take note I get good grades as well. yey! And then, of course I can’t survive without this person who inspires me most (you know who you are).

Last Friday was my last day in school and I’ll start my apprentice this coming monday. woooo! I’m a bit excited and nervous as well. But sad to say, I can’t attend the alumni event this coming december. Huhuhu.. I missed all my batch but had no choice. By the way, thanks beth for the info.

i must go to bed. hope i can wake up early tommorrow to watch the air force show.

bad friday

2006-09-01T15:47:00.000+08:00

Today, I want to be invisible in this planet and wish I could go to Mars even for a while. I’m a bit homesick. I missed everyone in the Philippines. I craved filipino food especially my favorite ‘kare-kare’.

I’m not in the mood to attend classes and face my Scottish teacher. damn! I feel so lazy to work on my assessments, failed to attend the workshop on time and the worst thing, I left my mobile hard drive. What the hell happened to me! I’m totally lost now.

Tomorrow is saturday, I just hope it would be a great weekend.

How do I manage my TIME?

2006-08-23T21:15:00.000+08:00

Do you manage time? or does time manage you? I went to the library this morning and I've read a book in Communication and Study Skills. One of the topics that have caught my interest is the'Time Management'. I always plan ahead but I always had this question in mind, how can I manage my time effectively?

Here are some helpful tips that I summarized from the book 'Communication & Study Skills' by Rosemary Donovan - the things that you should know to manage your time:

1. Be aware - of how you spend your time each day.
2. Set priorities. Some activities take a lot of time and effort, but don't help you reach your goals. Just as you need to know what is important, take the time to know what things are not important in your life.

3. Establish goals. To manage your time effectively, you need to set goals. Managing your time is a lot easier once you decide what you want to achieve.
4. Plan a strategy. Think about the activities you can do that will enable you to achieve your goals. Once you've figured out what you want to do, take the time to come up with ideas on how to do it.
5. Develop habits. that will help you get what you want in life.

Aids to Good Planning

Calendars-Get the big picture by using a yearly calendar to keep track of important dates, meetings, holidays, etc.
Weekly Planning List- Get a weekly overview of what you have to do by scheduling a week'sworth of projects and activities.
TO-DO LISTS- Plan daily activities by listing everything you have to do, then assigning priorities to eack task. Cross off items as you do them. Make a new list at the end of each day.

The REWARDS of knowing how to manage your time wisely:

1. Increased Productivity.

2. Greater Personal Happiness.

3. Feel less pressured - this is when you're faced with deadlines or a heavy schedule.

4. Be more in control - by making better decisions about how to use your time.

5. Feel better about yourself - because you're using your full potential at home or at job.

6. Do more - and spend a lot less time trying to catch up on things.

7. Have more energy - for things you want or need to accomplish.

8. Succeed more easily- because you'll know what you want to do and what you need to do to achieve it.

I'm pretty sure that learning these tips will actually help us to achieve our goals in life. However, one thing I've learned from my teacher in college 'Engr. Randy Gamboa' which is a must-have attitude - just one word, and that is, 'DISCIPLINE'.

F-r-e-n-d-s

2006-08-07T18:36:00.000+08:00

I'm still alive! hehe.. By the way, I'm back now in school for two weeks already. Need to face the assessments again. huh! Well, this is life.

I've got a feeling that this sem would be exhilarating. yey! hmm.. well, I have gained more friends aside from local (Australian) and from different countries as well, namely, Monica from Poland she always had this line 'my goodness honey!', hahaha.. Emily, a gorgeous gal from England, Elise, from Scotland who speaks so fast (no wonder Scottish), Sharmaine from New Zealand and the oh-so-cute guy Matt from Mauritius *hush-hush* :-). I love them and it's good to know these guys solely because you learn their culture, dialect and lifestyle. Oh yeah when the time I would travel around the world *wishful thinking* I have these friends to cling on. cheers :-)

We had new lecturers and there are my favorites, Patricia and Duncan. Oh by the way we don't call them sir or ma'am, we call them by their names. yeah, you hear me right. At first I'm hesitant knowing that I'm not what I used to be. But it doesn't mean the students here have no respect for teachers. But indeed they are brilliant lecturers, i should say.

The 'Sister Act'

oh wait, I am so sleepy now maybe because I haven't been sleeping well at the last two nights. I don't know why. I am looking forward to a great day tomorrow :=). see yeah

Microsoft MP3 player targets Apple's iPod

2006-07-23T14:33:00.000+08:00

It has already confirmed that Microsoft will launch an iPod before the year ends. Well, it's hard to tell of how big it is. But let's see since this would be available this coming Christmas according to Microsoft.

Here's the full story:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200607/s1693945.htm

Meet my first character

2006-07-19T22:43:00.000+08:00

These still needs to be fixed. I'm planning to design this character in a looped walk cycle, moving within 3 background scenes. I am far from a guru at this point, but am still learning with Flash *wink*.

School Holiday

2006-07-09T18:24:00.000+08:00

The semester has ended. After all sleepless nights, finally, I finish everything due in school. Whew! So now, we had 2 weeks school holiday which means I can rest for a while. yahoo! Just a short break isn't it? Well here, every after 10 weeks of school there's always a 2 weeks rest which is good.

Since I've been studying hard all this time and my body is telling me to rest, I think its time to reward myself so I made a list to keep me high for the week. Actually these are my favourite ways to pamper myself.

1) Have a dentist appointment for dental cleaning.

2) Have a trim haircut.
3) Color my hair with my favourite loreal hazel nut.
4) Buy a new school bag (roxy or billabong).
5) Buy a new pair of rubber shoes.

6) Buy a mac lip gloss.

Line-up activities planned with my friends in this break:

1) Join UNICEF Australia and Red Cross.
2) Attend workshops in uni related to IT.
3) Watch a movie in Carousel.

And one thing for sure I'll get a much longer sleep. I know I deserve this break now it's time to unwind to escape the pressures of school. Cheers :-)

goodluck to myself :-)

2006-06-17T22:06:00.000+08:00

I have been busy lately and still busy completing my final portfolio at last! But I still had to prepare for final exams this coming week - just too bad, too many subjects! Ohhh back in college days... phew!

Am i giving up? Of course not, maybe i must take a different approach than usual. I think so. But so far the challenges of mine made me discover my strengths and balance my weaknesses.

So yeah, need to work hard as the semester draws to an end. Oh yes, goodluck to mahself!

- i love my gadgets -

2006-06-02T20:47:00.000+08:00

What you see is my work station and all my stuff that i can't live without. My life revolves around these things as I always work in my portfolios. Here are some short description of my gadgets and their amazing features:

HP Pavilion dv1000 multimedia notebook

What i really like with my laptop aside from its great specs, i can play my DVDs and CDs without booting up and with remote control. It has also a multi format card reader which it makes simple to upload my picts from a digicam without plugging any cables. This is perfect for a person who is always on the go like me.

Canon IXUS50 Digital Camera

Since i can't take a photo of my digicam using the same camera, I set the webcam to take this picture. Anyway, I chose this type of digicam because of its ultracompact design where i can put it in my pocket, versatile movie mode and has advanced shooting modes such as 'Underwater' and 'My Colours' that allows to adjust the saturation color before shooting a photo. But haven't tried the underwater mode, i am too afraid to lose my camera. hehe..

Canon MV920 Digital Video Camera

This mini-dv tape-based camcorder is a must-have for a media student because of its ability to transfer video to PC in a format suitable for editing. It has a powerful 25x optical zoom, easy keys function with joystick controller. Though mini-disc-based cam has evolved now but too expensive. argh!

ADSL modem

I really need this one inorder to get a high-speed internet connection. I admit I became a web addict when I shift to broadband.

LACIE 60 GB mobile hard drive.

a USB bus-powered AC adapter-free hard disk. This makes my life easy, i can backup important files especially while on the road taking video footage.

A 4pin Firewire.

I used this one to transfer video clips from the camcorder to PC.

512MB Thumb drive, Mini-dv tapes, Headsets and Webcam

These are gadgets i bought from my own pocket since i arrived here. hehe.. Just a cheap USB drive from Harvey Norman shop for 40 bucks, 10 bucks each for the tape, headset cost 30 bucks and 40 bucks for a webcam. Everytime i want to purchase something, I don't convert into peso anymore or else I can't buy.

Nokia 3650

My old mobile phone. I bought this one when i got this 13mo. bonus three years ago and sad to say it is now obsolete.

Lexmark P6210.

All-in-one printer where i can print, scan, copy and fax.

Lucky me, that my family has been always there to support my needs. A million thanks! There are lot of gadgets madness today but i must admit that sometimes i feel sad knowing the evolution of technology happens so fast every now and then. Still, these are the best stuff i've ever owned and I love my gadgets!

Living Away from Home

2006-05-27T15:21:00.000+08:00

I came here to study in TAFE International Western Australia and took Multimedia course. This is my first time experience away from my family and friends where distance is thousands of miles. No idea of what my life could be without them. As i recall the moment when i am about to leave, I was in the airport waiting in the boarding area then i don't know why i start crying like a little gal while talking to my closest friends on a mobile phone. My tears keep falling until I entered the plane. The time when i arrived here, I was amazed of the huge land of australia; such a beautiful place. Then I told to myself "I gonna love this place, no regrets no regrets.." Well, those are just one of my unforgettable moments.

I am currently here in Perth with lots of untouched natural scenery and must-see destinations like their breathtaking brilliant beaches. I will post some photos here later. I like the lifestyle and manner of their living. The aussie food is nutritious with salad veggies and freshly squeezed fruit juices every meal since people here are very much health conscious which is also a good thing to adopt. As you enter their grocery shop you can see all their milk and dairy products labeled as either "low fat" or "cholesterol free".

No traffic! I can go to school without stress. Aussie people are warm and friendly even the bus driver sometimes would ask me "ei lab how are you?" but there's nothing intimate okay. hehe..

I really like the school with their hi-tech facilities and computer labs. In the library, you can borrow not only books but also digicam, video cam, cd's, etc. My life is totally different now. I'm not the same gal that you know before but of course, for the better. I've learned to work independently, strive hard to achieve my goals and no matter how hard it gets, i still hold on and do my best. So now i realized, it's all a matter of perspective.

And I owe all of this to my family.

Just my Psychedelic Self

engagement party!

announcement!

I'm off to thailand next week!

my christmas wish list

happy 2nd anniversary!

random photos of US...

angel of mine

what am I up to??

romantic 'GREEK' date

i feel nostalgic again...

sty please go away :-(

Do you drink tea?

im happy and contented... yey!

yesterday was my birthday!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

what makes you happy?

i'm back!

i miss blogging

snapshots ^_^

australian outback adventure

gone are the days

i'm now in Newman! yey *grin*

a new era in my life

this makes me CRY

post it notes

Oracle releases mobile database

whenever i get in a melancholy mood...

bon voyage

Positive Assertion

a night to remember

a brand new “ME”

joy....

i'm getting married!

My own list to improve body image

happy birthday mom!

background template is in progress..

i got my 'L' plate. wheeee!

compliments makes me feel great :)

a must-see 'funny animation'

it's the season of LOVE

i am determined...

i miss em all :-)

from now on...

AMD vs Intel

happy australia day!

TAFE International new website launch..

Avid latest tutorial

Things you never knew your cellphone could do..

celebrating chrissie..

Oz slang: Words and Phrases that you should know..

a week to remember

Photoshop CS3 beta is now released!

'brain-freeze' mode

WA begins daylight saving

crazy over starship

meet the two of my two pretty cousins

when i don't feel like..

three things about me

i'm back!

bad friday

How do I manage my TIME?

F-r-e-n-d-s

Microsoft MP3 player targets Apple's iPod

Meet my first character

School Holiday

goodluck to myself :-)

- i love my gadgets -

Living Away from Home

i'm now in Newman! yey grin