good vibes

July 05, 2006 this morning, while a supplier was selling me various insurance plans, i remembered one of my dear friend's statement of disbelief one drunken worknight...we've grown up so fast...our priorities has now shifted. now we think of the future more, we make sure we spend our money more wisely. we want more serious relationships and we're starting to feel the pressure of choosing between passion and practicality.

i seriously am considering of getting an insurance for myself. although if im not mistaken, my mom has already taken care of those for the 3 of us, i still want to have something that came from my own pocket.

kakaiba no, natanda na talaga ako.but its all good. they say this is the perfect time to start investing on insurances as the plans tend to be more cheaper at my age. the more i want to get me one. hehe!

during the "talk" i was asked to choose which i prioritize among 6 future financial concerns. without much thought i chose "children education" as my top priority.

i got a questioning look with the words "your children's education? your children ha..."

i said "yes, yun nga"

she then said "kahit wala ka pang anak yun na ang iniisip mo"

and my reply was very casual "of course, kahit di ako magkaanak of my own, i plan to adopt, and their education is very important to me"

all she could say was "i like how you think" now with a broad smile.

rewind, i hear myself saying the same statement, almost not believing that it came from me. but that's the thruth. education should come first. its one of the most expensive investment one can make but its also very much worth it.

i mean how can i even consider "personal need" or "retirement" to come before that. i'd even put it before health. as long as i have my children's future settled, my health, im sure i can handle.

yes i talk like my mom now. i guess that comes with the various responsibilities being passed on to me. its like i transformed without me even realizing it.

haayyy..how time flies. but that's how it must be..i have to keep up...i cant continue missing college or high school and wanting to go back when...no point living in the past, right?

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Good news of the day:

my ad was approved with NO REVISIONS. imagine my relief. YEY!!! i only need to prepare the CDs for the publications.

i almost did not take this project. i was scared to death that i wont meet other people's expections and end up shaming the good name of our company and the name of mother.. i got scolding from 4 girlfriends for it. in the end, i took it and i dont regret it, including the sleepless nights, backaches, eye sores and yes, the tears, that comes with it.

im going to frame my first ads! hahahaha!

and as an added bonus, they'll buy a MAC unit for me.

WOW

and i have a say at what they're going to buy. of course id say i want the best and the latest hehehehe! if budget permits that is. hehe!

i cant help but feel proud when mother said that i earned it, that i literally worked for the money that's going to be used to buy the MAC. that, coming from someonw like her, is one of the greatest achievement ive had in my entire life. sure its jsut a mac, but i earned it. i worked damn hard for it.

God is good. i almost cried as i thanked my 4 kumares who made me believe that i can do it. i really am grateful they said what they told me that night. really really thankful i have friends who believes so much in me, most of the time more than i believe in myself.

Thanks mare, this one is for all of you.

hhhmmmm

but wait! there's more!

in addition to the MAC unit, i'll be trained for a month in BBDO and another month in TBWA for this.

DOUBLE WOW.

ill be in the same office as my all time hero, David Guerrero. wow. ill be starstruck the whole month, that's for sure.

and dont get me wrong, TBWA is also another agency i look up to when it comes to creative geniuses.

im looking forward to those 60 days. be damn sure ill be on my toes at every little detail that i might get from everyone id meet there. i cant wait.

my career has never looked so bright, my dreams, never been more reachable. and yes, im in love, but moreover, have never felt being loved this much by anyone before..

i have got to be the happiest woman in the planet, and beyond, tonight!

random dashboard

so you wont have a hard time buying gifts for me this christmas, here's my long list: (i know, ang aga)

1. Macbook
2. DSLR Camera
3. Diving Equip (in this order: mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, regulator, BCD, tank)
4. Dive trip (tubataha or kota k or apo reef or palau...keri na hehe)
5. Shopping spree at Ross/Home depot/Target
6. shoes, any kind with heels not higher than 2" (im 7 1/2)
7. my first ever havaianas (brazzziiiilllll)
8. a beanbag or a cool comfy chair
9. flat screen TV, hehe.
10. a year supply of booze (if beer, RH lang pls)
11. Art materials (any medium, from crayons and coloring books to canvass and acrylics)
12. Drumset or Kahon. (wlang pilosopo)
13. Oven. i want to bake.
14. punching bag and gloves
15. a leather basketball.


Of course, Money is always the best. that way you know i will get what i really want.

And look at it this way, if you give me any of my top 5, i can consider that as an early bday gift as well. hehe :)

Pa-Fedex nalang ah, PM me for my address hehehehe! thanks dear santa clauses!

behind the wheel

still the same ciara, just with more work and longer messier hair. ah and yes, a certified diver now, not that i have the time and money to dive anyway. maybe by november/december/january soon.

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this is my way to stalk all you readers. mwahahahahahahaha! coolness!

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