Ounce of Positive

As I wait here (on a cold stone bench taking advantage of free WiFi access) for a "client" - I reflect on "what 'll be" for the next few months.

Getting "freeze-hired" (whattaterm) thrusted me into the world of freelancing, or what my consultant buddies call "being a raket scientist" .. Puts the fun back to the concept of "not having a stable job" ! Hahaha. Ah, but it totally depends on one's outlook.

I'm still taking baby steps -- I am totally freaked out of not having spending power every 15th and 30th , but loving the thought that "nobody owns me" :-)

I have classified my existing rakets to 3 categories:

1. Raket for the Pocket (R4P) - a raket that's not really fun but pays the bills! My energy job goes here.
2. Raket for the Heart (R4H) - a raket that doesn't really pay well (pa-lugi) , but I'll do it anyway because it's fun and it's for a good cause. PSR --- personal social responsibility ...
3. Raket for Fun (R4F) - hobby, personal development -- that has the potential to become an R4P hehehe. Human Nature and GFI go here.

So,,, keep those rakets coming :-)

1. Have camera fixed. Wala tuloy kami madami pictures lately kasi nasira ang camera ang mahal ipagawa.

2. Visit ninongs and ninangs with LTJG

3. Sign in a 'downline' for network marketing business. Haha. Kahit isa muna please.

4. Get new driver's license (Nawala :-( huhu)

Nope this is not about Beyonce's song :-)

Anyway, if I were a boy ... I would have been a UP Beta Sigma "dorb" . My dad is a loyal Beta Sigman through and through .. "8 years ang itinagal sa UP Diliman at napudpod ang pantalon sa tambayan" Bata pa lang ako alam ko na ang signature sipol (wittitiw, wittitiw!) , alam ko na ang handshake, at kilala ko na si Malmon. Hinahanap ko na din ang kanilang signature marking sa certain body part ;-)

The frat has really been part of the family , that my mom jokingly says that it's frat before family. But I believe my dad knows his limitations. Most of his close almuni brod friends are close "titos" and I have had the privilege of going out with them because I always wait for dad when he's out on his gimiks (because I'd like a ride home!!) . They're such a happy bunch.

Well.. I just had to voice out my admiration for this "Brotherhood of Scholars" because my dad is all praises for their latest project. The Alumni sent 2 of their resident (meaning Beta Sigma brods still in school) brod-scholars to the US to meet the brods residing there. I thought it was a great idea, and as they said .. a good incentive for other resident brods to strive for academic excellence. The chosen brods are both candidates for cum laude. Read the story here http://www.upbetasigma-international.org/homepage.html

Fun :-) This is not a paid advertisment!

I wasn't all hyped up at all for Michael Jackson's "This Is It." But discovering a window of free time (after all those deadlines and events and stress) -- I found myself REALLY wanting to see it, so I bugged my barkada parents to come watch the last full show with me today "SIGE NA... KUNDI MAGSISISI LANG TAYO NA HINDI NATIN NAPANUOD!"

I'm not a big MJ Fan. My dad asked me to read reviews and most reviews said that you'll like it only if you are a fan , and non fans would probably find it blah.

Well. Maybe I am a fan. Because I liked it soooo much. I loved it how they were able to make the emotions seem to radiate out of everyone in the cast. I loved the beat, the music, the visuals... grabe. I had my mouth open (as unattractive that may seem...) in awe probably a lot of times, and at some points, even tears in my eyes. I wished I saw it during the first few days because I heard that audiences during those times were really upbeat and danced to the music!

I so miss performing :-)

Didn't matter much if MJ looked so sick and frail... I thing his fragile state added value and feeling to the production.

Sharing with you parts I loved .. "The Way You Make me Feel" ... "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" ... "Billie Jean" and major goosebump moment for "The Earth Song" .. "Smooth Criminal" was fun .. and "Thriller" was super awesome (I really want to learn that! haha pati yung "Beat it" !!) .. the dancers were all spectacular, the makeup really really cool... and also the wardrobe (where applicable).. the blonde guitarist and the male dancers (drool!) . I also really admire the respect that everyone showed in the whole set, including MJ, who seemed so polite, cool and down to earth!

Loved it :-) Naka 2 weeks na ba???

7-11 Blueberry Tea Latte = heaven! At P35.00 one "short" cup was really really worth every centavo and the risk of me buying it. Thanks to the lady behind the counter who told me it was really good. Mmmm.

Homemade Pesto Cheese Spread = found the recipe in a book I bought last year. Had to go to great lengths to find my bunch of basil leaves , had the time of my life pounding the leaves into a pulp (unusually relaxing) + olive oil + parmesan cheese + garlic + pepper + secret ingredients.. Yum. Sosyal na ang Skyflakes ko. I want to market this as a Christmas giveaway, but I think this gourmet spread is a bit too expensive :oP

Wanting to go vegetarian = or at least semi (whatever you call it , lacto ovo means I can still eat eggs and milk -- but I also want to eat fish and chicken...) I was so inspired by my friend Aileen's journey to vegetarianism and sobrang naiinggit ako. I still don't have a timeframe for the "shift" but I hope I can have enough willpower hahaha.

Divi-shopping = tomorrow we go Divi! I'm searching for packaging materials for The Alfa Co.'s Christmas bundles. Yep, I can wrap and label your Christmas giveaways for you ;-)