Mommy's Birthday
The family celebrated mommy's birthday a day earlier. It was celebrated a day in advance since AC was supposedly going on a trip to Vietnam and would not be here on May 2nd (today). Originally, it was planned to be a lunch date at Trinoma; However, since my daddy just arrived from the province, we had to postpone it for later so he could rest even for a while.

We were never really fond of big fiestas. We just had a family dinner at Conti's with one of my aunts. The food was really, really good but their service really, really sucks. As in. They would get our plates from the table without even asking if we're done. While I was reaching for the cake, the waiter got my Coke can without even asking, semi-shoving my arm aside. It took forever before the food was served and the most bastos thing was when they gave the bill to my mom. My mom was still looking and double-checking the order when all of a sudden, the waitress abruptly took the receipt from my mother's hand upon learning that it's my sister who's paying. I saw her do it right before my very eyes and I couldn't believe what I saw. Good thing my father didn't see what that waitress did or else, nasermonan siya. Good thing the food was really good and it compensated for the terrible service.

Market Research
AD and I were late for dinner since we conducted a little market research on the side. She actually had a meeting scheduled at 4pm but we managed to squeeze in a nail spa visit before that. The nail spa was located at Timog. It was a neighborhood nail spa, a lot similar like ours, but their neighborhood is much more upscale and encompasses a much larger area.

The place was small and a little cramped. I guess it's their way of maximizing space. It was also a little noisy since their staffs kept chatting even when there were customers around. The seats were cushy but they're not conducive to relaxation. What I liked was the fact that they use imported polishes such as OPI, Essie and China Glaze. I also loved the body scrub they used on me, I think it's that Tropical Fusion schnitz. It smells soooo good. *idea*

I really need a better air-conditioning system. Or maybe I just need to transfer it somewhere where there's better air circulation?

BTW, something in here made me smile and proud of what I currently do.

Ano ba talaga, koya?
Actually, more of Ano ba talaga, father dear?

And so we tackle again the subject of whether or not I should go to law school. I managed to escape law school a few years back and just when I thought that my father has accepted the fact that I will never be a lawyer, we're back to square one.

Just tonight, over dinner... the topic of me going to law school was reopened. And now I'm torn whether or not I should go back. A part of me feels guilty of being not able to fulfill my father's dream for me and do just that, fulfill my father's dream I mean. Personally, I don't want anything to do with the legal profession. I just don't think I'm cut for that type of job. I can't even get my 5-peso change, 'no!

According to my father, I am taking the path of least resistance. Honestly and sadly, it's true. I'm not proud of it and I'm frustrated about it. And so I'm giving myself one year to prove that I don't need a title to be successful. If after one year and I'm still an aimless soul, maybe I'll give law school a try. Wow! Pressure on myself to do good... What to do? What to do? Kailangan ng mataimtimang pagdarasal at pagninilay-nilay ito. I need to prove myself. TO ALL OF THEM!

I need to talk to Joji about this, ask questions, etc.

Vintage Vanessa
I'm excited for Vanessa Carlton's Manila Tour! And so I'm getting re-acquainted with her songs just so hindi ako lost when I watch her perform on May 10.

I've been doing some research~ bio, songs and lyrics and recent activities. Apparently, she's currently into vintage. I'm not sure if she's the one into vintage or that's just the theme they adopted for her current album. Either way, I love it! Check out her Nolita Fairytale music video and you'll see what I mean ;)
I loved her songs ever since she started. I'm just not fond of listening to an entire album kaya hindi ko alam lahat ng songs niya. I'm more of a Top-40 kind of girl, I rely too much what's on radio and the music channels. But I know that I liked all of her songs that were released commercially. Her songs and that of Michelle Branch. Sila ang medyo magkapareho ng repertoire.

Super excited!!!!!!!!!! I wish she'll sing her songs from before and not just the songs that are in her current album. E-X-C-I-T-E-D A-K-O!

Brain freeze

“Tandaan mo anak ang batang sinungaling ay di na tatangkad, uusli ang ipin, liliit ang binti at tutubuan ng nunal sa mukha.” - Diosdado Macapagal

Funny.

***
I just took the civil service exam yesterday. Sheet. It was difficult. I mean, is it really important to know the meaning of termagant?

To prepare for the exams, I did some reviewing- reviewed mathematical concepts, formula, english and filipino vocabulary and grammar. During review, I aced the vocabulary and grammar part. As usual, math was the enemy. I hated math. I wished the exam to consist of everything except math, which is impossible. Surprisingly, the easiest part of the CSE was math! At least with the math part, I was sure whether or not my answers were correct. As with the english grammar and comprehension part, I am totally unsure whether or not I arrived at the correct conclusion or made the correct assumption. As in pare, hebigats! I was able to finish the exam but I don't know if I picked the right answer.

I hope I'll pass this one.

***
I take it back. I don't "crush" him anymore. That declaration was only valid last, last Saturday when he was in smart casual attire. And now that he's back sporting his casual-sporty clothes, wis na.

Pam and I think he looks like John Malkovich. Joji thinks he looks like Will Ferrell. Haha! Ang leveling!

I just finished with Day 2 of pretending I know more Spanish than I actually do. I'm really half-hearted as to whether I'll push through with this but I think I will go along if Kosh and James are still up to it. Anyway, it'll be the third day tomorrow and after that just two more days to go and voila... ya esta. Plus, I already put myself to shame in front of my classmates so what could be worse than that? I've lost face already so what else could go wrong? We had an impromptu activity requiring us to speak into the mic. Friends know how much I abhor public speaking, much more impromptu speeches... but it was inevitable, I had to do it. I was asked to deliver a closing spiel on the De Isla En Isla segment and introduce a new one and it was horrible. He should have made us prepare a script first before going into the mic. I know I won't be selected to do this project since my command of the Spanish grammar is horrible. I'm in it for experience since I attended na rin last Monday. I mean, for once I should finish what I started.

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I'm not happy with the way I'm spending my money. I used to be frugal and wise in spending. What happened? I want my old self back... I may be stingy but I prefer that than spending my money then feel guilty about it afterwards. I guess it has something to do with feeling down in the dumps. I don't buy expensive stuff... my money is spent on junk food and coffee-bingeing, ballpen-hoarding, etc. I have to avoid National Bookstore and grocery stores...

Speaking of ballpens, I'm somehow OC when it comes to ballpen. Not as of quality, but quantity-wise. My pencil case should always be filled with ballpens even if they're just black and blue pens. But yesterday, I was able to buy me 4 more pens. Ballpen heaven! I bought 4 Stabilo liners (they're meant to be used as liners for readings, etc.) which I'm going to use to design my mini-planner or to write on my journal. And while I was waiting on line, I got myself the new Stabilo exam grade eraser. Oh joy!

***
Once again, I was sucked into the ZTE-NBN Scandal vortex. I was supposed to go to visit the place of business but I got absorbed in all the controversies that were being dished out. Another witness testified that Sec. Neri referred to the president as an evil woman. Patay tayo diyan...

But I do believe that some senators were grandstanding. Oy mga ambisyoso, malayo pa eleksyon! I swore to avoid using the word nakakainis but this time I just have to. And in this investigation, I believe that the senators shouldn't be too obvious as to which side they're on. The senators' judgments were already preempted on whether they were with the administration or the opposition. Obvious naman that they're biased... and I think that that shouldn't be the case... because they should put aside their personal issues with the president, listen to all the statements of the witnesses first, then make their judgments.

And please ha... why were they asking Lozada to narrate as to how corruption works in the government system. As if hindi nila alam. All of them are aware of the 10% SOP commission for every project, actually 20% na daw ngayon. Please, huwag silang magmalinis. Sana tamaan sila ng kidlat... nakakadiri silang lahat.

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Lastly, I would like to comment lang on Edison Chen's sex scandal...I am not and was not an Edison Chen fan. I just happen to know him because I was once obsessed with HK and Taiwan entertainment (during my F4 days when I used to watch CETV's showbiz program although I can't understand anything!) And he was in one of my favorite movies of all time- Infernal Affairs. Plus, I also think he's cute. So bad boy pala ang lolo mo??? Although the news didn't shock me I still thought he was a good boy because he looked like a good boy. But Juno disagrees with me... mukhang pilyo daw si Edison Chen at hindi gagawa ng tama. Tama nga.

But that was really stupid of him to not get rid of the pictures and videos before having his laptop repaired. Stupid, stupid boy.

But here's what shocked me... one of the girls was Gillian Cheung of the duo Twins. I was really shocked because she really looks angelic and sweet and innocent. Hmmm... Looks can be deceiving talaga. And too bad, this scandal has cost her her happily ever after as her marriage was called off.

Yes, I'm a slut but I'm the best slut in town...
Joke... that was actually a line out of a Tagalog telenovela.

Haaay... kawawa naman sila. To be rich, beautiful and famous... and stupid.

tsk... tsk...

I just had a total boba moment this morning.

I went to the Civil Service office this morning to apply for the exam civil service career exam on March 9. I had the form filled-up months before but there were a few questions I didn't even bother answering so I left them blank. But they insisted that I had to answer everything.

There was a question that asked would I be willing to work for the government... Sa palagay ko, if I'm taking the exam, hindi ba obvious? And there were 2 follow-up questions, What are the top 3 government agencies I would like to work in and what position. I don't really have anything in mind so I just put the government offices where my daddy used to work and where my sister is currently working. As for the position, I don't know and I DON'T REALLY CARE. So I left it blank.

The lady who processed my paper insisted that I indicate what position I would like to apply for. I said nothing in particular and I'm just taking the exam for eligibility purposes (and that my father wants me to). And because I really don't have anything in mind, I asked her what positions are there... to which she replied, "Standing."

Ako naman si engot, agad-agad ko sinulat. I was totally oblivious that she was actually making a joke. I thought it was some term they use in government offices. Boba!