in badminton. i am honing my skills and include this in my day dreams…hehhehehe

envious over Sally’s boots—I can’t have another one since I don’t live in winterland!

i chose to be satisfied with what I got from Nine West outlet back in Orlando.

Awww..am excited of my get up!!! bwahhahaha…once in a lifetime to…travelling to a winterland—–” yaya, i ready mo ang boots ko” bwhahahaha..am so Kimmy Dora!!!

Before the weekend ends. I want you to know that I enjoyed it despite the fact that my daughter ran a high fever over Saturday till 4am Sunday, I thank you Lord for your Almighty healing. Although this silly question ran through my mind- why do rain causes fever to kids and adults alike. Anyway so much for that. I thank the rain for it hits Philippines lands currently suffering drought, not too much to cause another flood please Lord.

This weekend, I long to be in tune with God. I feel like am so drifted away by the world demands. I feel like I have wasted much of my time. I wish to hit back jogging again and commune with nature and God, I felt like there is some part of my faith lacking. I thank God for holding me tight and never letting me go.

This weekend , had to go through some emotional battle within myself and the outside forces. The former, I could control but the latter cannot, apparently, it is hard to pretend that I am blind or naive or simply insensitive but I am not deaf to the- irritation you caused to me. It echoes to my senses.

This weekend, is a good explanation , a logical back up of what I intend to do in the next few months of my SG life!

This weekend was a good week to celebrate family- how important it is to have your family I mean children/kid around to keep you grounded that after my encounter with Esok, Resty, Jerome’s wife. And it is very important that you are not letting your focus off from it. No amount of other priorities should sway you off from it. ( this realization of course is not applicable to all scenarios, i was only toying around to the situation where a choice can be made)

I have been hibernating lately. Meaning…dormant with my thoughts and so w/ my blog. Despite the fact that there are some fruitful stuffs running through my mind, the inspiration to write hide away from me last week. Maybe because I have been terribly busy with work. All these small details are clogging .

My mediocrity worked. There are stuffs i just had to pass by esp at work- knowing that there is no point working hard on it. My mind unwinds, am not the same Karen I know. I am not too sure if I deserve to be here.

On a personal note, am happy.
That I have been into the badminton game again twice last week with new and old friends- happy people. I will have to surround myself with positive emotions to enliven me.

Alice in Wonderland in 3D is wonderful. Can’t stop get amazed to this 3D technology. We celebrated Pemz bday watching the movie, dined out @ Sakura- they have grilled seafood in there and went to church. Before this happened, I had an argument with Chuck as there is no way that we prioritize Sentosa without going to church.

Our little raw house in Cavite will get its first renovation. It is a very cute habitat and would love to make it neat although we are not living there for now. This small project will be done in a month or so, am excited to see the finished product.

In conclusion, am actually the same Karen- but I have learned to be relaxed. I am not beating up myself this time especially at work. In a contrary, I had to finish an important presentation on Sunday evening for a Monday morning meeting. There are things you can’t compromise- especially credibility.

We started ours on a Friday night underneath the moonlight. It was so romantic. All girls bonding. Playing in the sand—spontaneous and forgetful—-I almost lost my phone!

I am so glad to have a buddy like you, Thel. Singapore is not a true Singapore experience without a loving friend like you. Somebody who helped me realized the most important part of being alive! Thanks much for the inspiration and for always..always…being there …..
OPsss…not goodbye yet. That is not our farewell bonding yet.
It was very lovely night.


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This is our latest fave.

Saturday is library day!

And explored our neighborhood. Singapore gives importance to their landscape. It’s fantastic. I seldom do this —-so Chy and I had fun. This is right at the facade of our flat.

Wrong Turns.

Imagine my surprise–I thought it was sold for only SGD10, imagine my big dissapointment when It was actually 4x more.

Anyway, am a trying hard of this clothing…I am trying to tell myself I bought this for the right price—-but this is one of my wrong buys I have to admit. My mistake.

Blurry photo taken by Chy as I was blurry myself. It is not the boots, it’s my fatigue colored dress—that according to Chy is best worn in a zoo…so made me think, I will wear this when we visit one of Ozie’s zoos. The boots by the way was a great buy from Nine West in US of A.

Sunday is badminton.
Sweat all over, pamaol after.

So, how was your weekend?

Ambot ngano pero kahit sobrang pagod sa trabaho, I would still have the energy to go out during weekends— perhaps, because for me , weekends are breather. So, it is meant for lakwatsa, bisan sige lang ug baktas dre sa Singapore but it always feel like we are backpackers in wanderlust finding the best adventures weekly.

Marina bay at night while Singapore is busy with their National Day preparations. Here’s the happenings!
Inside the hallways of Esplanade theater, a free show of an acapella Korean group. And just outside the theater is a band that hit the night away.

and while listening to the music- here is the bonus of the bay’s view at night from the National Day rehearsal.

I like the laid back weekends am having lately- sometimes, it goes spontaneously without planning, we just begin with an end in mind- that we are going to enjoy it no matter what….- it could be a demanding Chy, sapot ni mama or the kapoy mode ni dada. But my job- it really does sucks, although I don’t discount the fact that am thankful I have a job and it is giving me enough survival resource here. Nyway, i don’t enjoy describing my feelings over it.

So, weekends would normally doesn’t end without Chy’s happy meal from Mcdo and delight over a free toy.

I found dada his favorite mango tango shake from the sidelines of Bugis. And we both love the design of this building across the National Library. It reminded of Christmas!

is nothing extraordinary as we watch the movie in Orchard last weekend. But having said that- I do not totally dislike the whole experience. I like the kids getting rebellious- whew…I could relate to it. I particularly like even more the deep emotions Hermione is showing up. Like most movie heroes I have watched eg. LOTR and this one- there is always one thing that is seemingly a vital ingredient. That a hero couldn’t do it by himself. He’s got to have loyal friends around him.

Now- am in the middle of this saga- whether to like or dislike Snape. There must be some good reason why he has to act like that. Dada told me the synopsis of book 7 last night- looks like he is into it! And Harry personally salute for Snape that he even named his 2nd child to his namesake.

And this part is intriguing- that Snape loves Harry’s mom- Lily. But she ended up with James, Snape’s heart was in pieces then…and the story goes…Severus Snape is a mystery.

Alright. The weekend that was. Sabi ni Chy she likes to go swimming come Saturday. Hmmm- the kids were actually half- hearted over the movie.

ang energy ni Janice sa shopping.
The weekend that was.

Esprit
Adidas
Lacoste
Charles and Keith

Baggage am pretty sure would be huge, well, actually had to admit- it is better to shop branded stuffs here in SG than in PH- it is relatively cheaper. And we share the same joy in shopping. I got a new top from Esprit and tote bag from Charles and Keith- sundog sundog pod kuno hay ko. But my credit card bleeds for what dada got for himself- a new pair of Oakley sunglasses…Nalupig ko da. Well, he should settle the bills- not my turn ( am apparently bitter ) The costs of his sun glasses could survive my one year shopping spree! Waaaaaaaaaahhhhh–which means, I could go and splurge! Hehehhee..- but I should start my investing soon and be a Robert Kiyosaki..( hahhahha)

Dinayo ni Chy si Dora sa terminal 3 last Friday!

I have finished my new fascination.

Dada’s reward after a day’s work.

Kalami mouli sa bukid. Wishing this is my farm and am picking fresh vegetables!

I am not a tennis fan and I seldom get myself glued to it but the French open is a fad in my new flat. Kent, Arlyn and dada are just into it! So, go, I love Federer from now on. I haven’t decided my favorite among the women yet. But I did like Sharapova until she gets eliminated and I don’t have any reason to applaud. Federer on this unsporty look. He actually looks gorgeous. One of the greatest athletes in history with 14 major titles.

You’re the man!

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Last week, we had our badminton game and it made my whole body ache. But, I know my body needs more exercise to get rid of this sluggish feeling. Jogging and badminton- I really don’t mind.
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Just as I was craving for stingray bbq. And my wish was the hawker’s command. Another food feast weekend. Have to stop this, otherwise, my weight has to watch out!

We were seated across this center that offers fish cake banana shaped which really sounded odd. Why do they make cake out of fish and why would it be banana shaped- can’t it just be banana cake? whew..am bewildered!Take note: it is sliced in pieces when served, so the banana shaped is totally irrelevant. hahhaha..the answers to my questions–could be boundless as far as reasoning is concerned but no worries- i won’t write it here. i’ll entertain you with few snaps from last weekend. Gosh, it was a busy one—I need a breather next weekend.

tomorrow.

For Chy: who got fever over last week and now cough and colds. We’ve been to the doctor twice already and the medicine is not completely healing her as fever keeps on visiting her from time to time. I am sooooooooooo worried. Tomorrow- we need to go to another doc to get second opinion.

 For me: to be more and more tolerant maybe to all the stresses am going through.

 For Dada: who is waiting for his contract renewal

But the sun was smiling last Saturday, my sister came to join us to take care of Chy- I am so lucky to have sisters whom I could immediately call while i’m stuck in a middle of a storm and all she demands is shopping for Charles and Keith- which is not too difficult to fulfill.

I love my family so much—–and it feels sooo good to be loved this much too.

oh yeah. here i am again, feeling all around on Sundays. clean up, play around with Chy. cook , do the groceries, plantsa, atbp. usahay, kapoy jud esp that on weekends—all i want to do is pamper myself with rest and doin things i like doing like- SLEER, oh, yeah. am voracious at that.

on top of those chores are my supposedly online transactions today that seemed not working, why o why? I cannot go to Lucky Plaza with this rain. Gamay nalang pati Moen faucet sale patulan ko na, but I don’t want to go malls today- I don’t wanna shop esp that it is payday- am pretty sure, daghan tao didto and daghan SALE and there is always reason to buy.

But these chores are thrillin me because there is always something to smile about.
Here you go.

ang akong diligent helper is my very own Chy. Thanks for making days lighter by always lending a hand. hahhahahha…ka cute…ayun, nakatulog na, gkapoy tawn.

And this hot coffee is packed inside a plastic bag, with straw and really hot straight from the kettle- this is how it is packed here. Just nice!

She deserves a Pastamania!

I thought of roasted peanuts with dried raisins on my way home. there is something in the tastes when mixed together that made me ends up salivating ( nyahahha). So after dinner, I had to grab that mixture, I don’t have plans to deprive my tongue.

After which I saw this print ad from John Silver’s grilled food at discounted price. Haaay..sana may makaisip mag invite sa kin. Sweldo pa naman. The money that I waited to pay off my DBS cc did not come on time and my money earning blogs are not coming yet, thus, I had to cut on some expenses and that could be in the form of eating out. The 5% pay cut that our company is imposing is not effective yet, so, I have to enjoy that 5% from now till I don’t know. hehehhe..

Last Saturday, we went to Swensen for their Weekend Breakfast Special!

In few minutes, eto ..ubos…Galing jogging kc! hehehhe.

And since it is early morning on a Saturday, wala pa masyado tao sa mall, the ambience is really good. Hmmm.i can smell it. ( muntik pang di natuloy, may mga kuripot kc jan)nyahhaha.

Today, while walking along Orchard Road under the scourging heat of the sun, I craved for comfort food. I thought of stopping by at Starbucks and get myself a Frap but a signage caught my attention.

Today, this is my comfy food. The food that eases the tension caused by the humidity of Singapore weather.

Actually, Chuck’s eyes were glued to the No Smoking sign. Sigh..if I could make that as his new year’s resolution. But, you cannot impose a resolution to anyone. I quit smoking 3 years ago, and that definitely gives a 360-degree advantage to my Health.

I am almost half full of my irritation to end up at home with streamed movies rather stay out from the flat and enjoy the long vacation. See, am not very patient on unplanned weekends and most especially on routines.

Besides the weather is almost perfect, minus the occasional drippings. Suddenly, we got a call to roam around the city- oh yeah, planning SAVED.

Chy haven’t seen the Merlion , so off, we go to Esplanade for a glimpse, also a wonderful chance to click and try the powers of Nikon 18x optical zoom. Awesome, still very clear from afar.


ow..sheep..need to doze off, Chuck and I will be heading to Orchard tomorrow morning. I need to catch up on sleep. Will post more soon…We were with Kim and Karen ( our bakaysonistas)