Jen's Sweet Escape....

It's raining deals...

2009-11-27T00:14:00.000-08:00

After stuffing ourselves with too much food last nite... We're now ready to brave the craziness of Black Friday..Well!not really since most of my shopping will be done online. Actually, I already started since last nite when I scored a new pair of boots from Nine West. I got so excited when I saw this onsale because just last week it was $100 in their store and now its more than half of it's original price, talk about a slick deal=)

Now on to the other deals that I received from my email

www.bing.com

www.smartbargains.com
www.ninewest.com

www.lacoste.com

www.ae.com

Oh! OH!

2009-10-14T22:17:00.001-07:00

this is not good for my wallet..Let's see if I can score the Marc Jacobs Baby aidan..hhhmm.

1 more day

2009-09-18T05:01:00.001-07:00

and will be driving to Vegas. I can hardly wait. We'll be spending 2 nites and 3 days in Mandalay Bay(yeah!after going back and forth between Wynn and MB we decided to just book the latter because of the "beach" and home of the Lion King play)

Here's our proposed itenerary

-leave LA around 7am

-pitt stop at Barstow

-drop by Stateline(wana check Neiman Marcus last call outlet)

-lunch in planet pH

-check-in @ 3 in MB

- hang at the beach or gamble at the casino or nap

-quick dinner

-prep for nite out

-clubbing in tryst or tao

Day 2

-hang again at the beach/gamble

-quick lunch

-casino hop/shopping for the girls

-dinner

-watch Lion King

-lounge at eye candy

For day 3 we have to leave before noon since 2 of us have to go to work that night..

So, there you go, the proposed plan w/c I don't think will be really followed knowing us;-)

just babbling

2009-05-04T04:29:00.000-07:00

updating this is such a pain with to many things going on. But let me leave you with pics from our trip in Disney World Orlando last month. Hopefully, I'll be able to finish my entry re: our trip because I had so much fun and learned few things I wish I knew beforehand that maybe can help anyone planning to visit Florida.

In honor

2009-04-22T21:55:00.000-07:00

of Earth Day I received this email from LV re: their support for The Climate Project. I thought it was such a good idea because ur not only adding another bag to ur collection ur also helping mother Earth..I showed it to Mike and he gave me the look (lol) "humihirit na nmam daw ako"

Couldn't he

2009-02-23T15:58:00.000-08:00

be more charming?Seriously,the look just smolders*melts* I admit I watched the Oscars last night (including the red carpet) in full anticipation of his appearance and he doesn't disappoint..

*Credit to everglow

still alive

2009-02-23T02:32:00.000-08:00

Yes!I am, it's been months,my last post was thanksgiving and after that I'd been swamped and got so lazy to even write any updates. I would check in a couple of times and read my fellow bloggers blogs and thats it.

So, for speedddyyy update here it goes..

*Christmas was spent both with our families,Eve with my side of family and day of with his,we also made rounds with friends to give their gifts(w/c unfortunately wasn't given ahead of time)Re:gifts hhhmm,ofcourse Meeke made me really happy=)he gave the bike rack that I've wanted for sooooo long fully installed in the rdx and also an iphone, gave him on the other hand shirts, portable hard drive and paid full year auto insurance (we're usually 50/50).
I also treated myself last christmas aside from a new "sister" of the flap(I'll take a pic next time)I also got myself a collectors hard cover edition of Twilight Saga. I know I know I was late on this but mind u, I was never this eager to open a box from amazon.

January-
I got accepted at CalState Fullerton for my continued education. Start of class was late January but end up delaying my entrance for fall this year.

February-
Celebrated anniversary with Meeke,we actually didn't do anything big the day of aside from the cupcakes and to-go sushi order. I was sick and Meeke was just recovering from flu so no energy to go out. We're going to celebrate though with trip to Orlando early next month(more on this on my next post).

Vegas getaway with my hospital girl friends. It was nice to relax and unwind with no boys...

I also received a terrible news last week which I'd rather not disclose.I was really disappointed, just thinking about it now makes me cry. But I just have to keep reminding myself that it's just a setback and Lord will help me to get through this. My family and Meeke is been very supportive too.

So, there you go.

Happy Gobble Gobble!!

2008-11-27T11:07:00.000-08:00

Shop and Save

2008-11-26T00:59:00.000-08:00

Online shopping at the comforts of our home is one thing I've enjoyed over the years. No driving to the malls,lining up at the cashiers, crowded fitting rooms. don't get me wrong I STILL like shopping the conventional way but anything that would make it faster,easier and cheaper is always ok with me.Well!with that said I will try to keep updating this site of any sale I know about or coupons I get from the email just like this 25% in everything including free shipping at
Lacoste

or the ToryBurch sale which is 40% off in almost everything with code sale40 (u'll see the deducted price right before u click submit).I just scored myself a reva pumps and Gerrit flat. So,happy=)

Update

2008-11-24T16:14:00.000-08:00

Been working a lot lately, doing a lot of ot since I need to replenish the funds and save some more. Our hospital been high census lately due to the firestorm that happened last week. We're far from the fire but the smoke affected our air quality, thus people with respiratory problems had asthma attacks and such. It's been getting better though, still busy but more manageable now, in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. I'm still working eve of thanksgiving then off for 3 nights.

We'll be having a small lunch Thanksgiving celebration on my side then we'll drive to Mission hills for dinner with Mike's relatives. The day after which is the "Black Friday" sale we'll just stay local. He doesn't wanna drive to Cabazon outlet so we're just gonna store hop here in southbay and maybe pass by South Coast Plaza or Rodeo drive(*insert devillish grin here*) Naaah!!!just kidding, I'd been spoiling myself way too much and all shopping I will do is for christmas gifts for loved ones.

In 1983

2008-11-22T02:10:00.000-08:00

Snagged this from Jane: thanks gurl

In 1983 (the year you were born)

Ronald Reagan is president of the US

Sally Ride becomes the first American woman to travel in space

Marines are killed when a TNT laden suicide terrorists blows up Marine headquarters at Beirut International Airport

US Marines and Rangers invade the island of Grenada and evacuate hundreds of US citizens

The Soviets shoot down Korean Airlines flight 007

The Internet Domain Name System was invented by Paul Mockapetris

Ronald Wilson Reagan signs a bill creating Martin Luther King Day

Baltimore Orioles win the World Series

Washington Redskins win Superbowl XVII

New York Islanders win the Stanley Cup

Return of the Jedi is the top grossing film

"Every Breath You Take" by The Police spends the most time at the top of US charts

The A-Team and Webster premiere

What Happened the Year You Were Born?

{START COPY}
1. What happened in the year you were born? Take the quiz by clicking the link above.
2. Post the result of the quiz in your blog.
3. Tag 5 people who you think are born on a different year than yours.
3. It would be interesting to know the age of your blogging buddies plus of course get to know a little about history few years back.
4. Add your name on the list below. Indicating also the year you were born.

JODY - 1977; (your name - birth year)
JOANNE - 1980
GRACIE - 1978
TRACY - 1979
JANE - 1980
JenR- 1983

{END COPY}

tagging: Frechie , Jacqui , Thet , Macy, Vina, Ricca

Halloween nite

2008-11-06T01:04:00.000-08:00

My friends and I went out last Friday in downtown LA to celebrate Halloween. We met up at S and J's apartment and brought our costume n dressed up there. I dressed up as that girl from Harry Potter Mike as monk, S as butcher/killer from the movie Hostel, R as priest and J as Daisy Duke.

We left our area pretty early because we knew it would be traffic with all the halloween merriment in Hollywood. We got there just in time and we didn't have to wait to get in. It was our 1st time in Elevate lounge and the place was nice. The place was surrounded with posh couches which was strategically placed close to glass windows in full view of downtown skyline. There are 3 seperate bars to prevent overcrowding. The dance floor was on the middle with the dj's booth close by. It was a fun night seeing everyone's costume ranging from sexy to comical. We had some drinks and danced the night away. We got hungry after so passed by a 24hr diner closed by. We got home almost 3:30 already and I guess Mike really enjoyed because he was thinking already what will be his costume next year,haha(d nman cya excited noh?!lol)

OBAMA

2008-11-04T20:47:00.000-08:00

This was the main page from yahoo. Declaring the victory of Barack Obama. I'm greatful I witness this part of history, the first black president of America. I'm no American(obviously=) but I sure felt the excitement from those around me. People at school and work are ecstatic. My Statistics professor even let us out early so we can watch the election coverage. Everyone is looking forward to the future and see the "change" he's been promising, to end I'll quote Grace from the now defunct Will and Grace show when she said "Obama u'll baRACKING my world."

He sure will.

My disappointing LV experience

2008-10-28T23:41:00.000-07:00

It happened last month before we left for Hawaii. I wasn't planning to buy any bags because I know I'll do my "damage" in our trip but as I kept lurking on the purse forum. I couldn't help but fell in luv with the Mirage speedy. As I kept looking at the pics the more I liked it. It was 1 of my holy grail(s). So I scratched the itch and called the 1866LV. I knew it was a long shot since it's an LE of 2007 but no harm in trying dba? So, when I spoke to one of the SA they were able to locate 1 for me in Dallas unfortunately it was on hold for 3 days for a client then im next on the list. Shempre, I waited and after 3 days called them up and asked if it's still available and it was. I was ECSTATIC I couldn't believe I can still buy a brand new Mirage, all along I was thinking my best bet was from a reseller. So, I did the transaction thru the phone, I asked the condition and all and brand new naman daw accdg to the SA. I even asked if it's the store model coz it's the last piece in the whole collection. So, I patiently waited for the shipment when this arrived in our house...

an abused very scuffed bag. I immediately called the 1866LV and the SA in Dallas. All they told me was to bring it in the closest LV botique to assessed it. Next day I drove to South Coast Plaza and showed them the bag. They were shocked they said there's no way they'll sell that bag in that condition. When I spoke to the manager he said he need to contact the SA(off that day)1st before I can return it to verify it was the bag.HELLER!!!!now they're thinking that I switched the bag??!!I was furious there's no way I dropped that much money for a damaged bag..

I waited next day to contact the SA and he admitted that he didn't really checked the bag before shipment and that he's honoring my return daw and contacted the manager from SCP, from there they shipped the bag back to Dallas and refunded my money. I didn't even say anything to the SA as long as he refunded my money.Although, he was apologetic about it.
So, there Mirage(less) pa rin and still hoping to find 1 but in good condition.

*Here's the gorgeous Mirage Speedy*

*pic snatched from tpf member south-of-france and Cyndee respectively*thanks*

To Do's

2008-10-28T22:55:00.000-07:00

- oil change acura rsx
- buy Mike's costume for halloween( we've decided not to be in a "couple themed" costume coz the male counterpart of my costume is too basic/boring.hehe
- buy goodies for the trick and treaters
- finalize the halloween night out (we still have to desginate a driver *meaning the person who can't drink that night.
- review for Stat midterm
- renew my cpr card
- update my blog with the happenings last month (ie..my disappointing LV experience, Hawaii trip, my loot) wasn't expecting that some peeps are actually reading my blog and waiting for my Hawaii post..thanks hoppers=)hehe

Bitin

2008-10-04T22:52:00.000-07:00

I'd been back since last Wednesday but I don't have time yet to post. I'm swamped with school stuff and work is toxic right now. All I know is I missed Hawaii and my carefree and relaxing days in that beautiful island. Be back with updates=)

Hawaii here we come

2008-09-25T13:45:00.001-07:00

We're off to Hawaii tomorrow morning. Our flight is at 9:30 and we'll be staying at Hyatt Regency in Waikiki. Activities and tours are booked as well. I'm really excited it's my first time there. Pero mas excited pa si Mike he even listed the local food places that we should visit daw. He even made our schedule which I noticed that he didn't include parasailing. I know he did that intentionally,takot kasi sa heights.I told him I can go by myself.Iwan siya para may taga picture ako..hehe=)

Btw, got this from amazon. hopefully ok naman to.

Happy and Sad

2008-09-22T22:55:00.000-07:00

Snatched this from Che:thanks gurl

what makes me happy?
1.Good health of my family
2.Wonderful blessings
3. Appreciactive patients
4. loving fiance
5. stable and rewarding career
6. upcoming Hawaii trip
7. rear view cam of rdx makes it so much easier to parallel park
8. crazy but supportive friends

what makes me sad?

1. Visa retrogression
2. friend J relocating to another state
3. gas prices
4. Wamu going under
5. unreliable SA

what annoys me?

1. antipatikong pasyente. kung maka demand e akala mo nd ako nagbabayad ng tax gaya nila! and akala mo ako gumagawa ng policies. same asChe,grabe so true!!
2. irresponsible people
3. people who think they're all that
4. telemarketers
5. this classmate of mine who has to comment on everything as in everything kahit non-sense na..the whole class and the prof annoyed na rin
6. ung walkway nila Mike,yea it's green and all but the spiders kept camping there..eeekk!
7.some arrogant doctors.hello!ur oncall and ur patient needs something tsk!I'm just doing my job
8. Tailgaters and peepz who ding ur car when they open the door

*smileys courtesy of dreamstime.com*

Vegas swag

2008-09-18T16:32:00.000-07:00

Accesories from coach-

My Romantique Dior bag. Luv this bag perfect for those days I feel like dressing up and be gurly=)

vegas

2008-09-17T20:36:00.000-07:00

A very late post re: our anniversary Vegas trip

We went last Aug 24-26. We left our place late afternoon since we went to church 1st. Travel time was about 5 hours since we had a pitstop at Barstow outlet to grab dinner then headed to Las Vegas.

Check in was a breeze. No waiting but as soon as were done people started arriving. Buti na lang. When we were in our room we rested for a little bit then went down to casino and gambled.We had some drinks too complementary if your gambling butwe didnt stayed that long. We were too tired so called it a night around 11.

The next day we did a lot of walking as in A LOT. We casino hopped and gambled and shopped as well. I prolly went to 4 Louis Vuitton in a span of 3 hours.hehe That's how close the proximity of each store. 1 in Saks 5th, 1 in Fashion Show mall another 1 at Wynn and 1 more in Ceasars Forum. Napapailing na lang si Mike (hehe)according to him "parepareho lang naman daw". I was trying to look for this particular limited ed. LV kasi so I kept asking. The funny thing though was so many people kept asking about my bag(was carrying my Damier neverfull) even the SA. They told me how lucky for me to have 1 since it's not yet available here.

Anyways, after so much walking we decided to rest around 4pm. It was enough time for us to prepare for dinner and the Le REve show later that nite.

*The Venetian and their gondola rides*

stage pool of Le Reve/after the show

Nagpapacute at 1 am

Swarovski/Premiere Boutiques at Wynn hotel/sisilip lang=)

very soon=)

*home of premiere shopping/ fountain by the Venetian/ by the Palazzo

*Architectural structure of Ceasar's Palace*

For our 3rd day we decided to relax and lounge for the day. We went for an early swim in the pool then went for our massage appointment at The spa. We had lunch at the Le Village Buffet at Paris hotel which has the best creme brulee PERIOD!! Ofcourse, they have more than creme brulee there mostly pastas and some creamy viands and they're dessert selections are to die for..hehe

After that heavy meal we decided to walk around to offset those calories. We went to the Bellagio's botanical garden and watched its dancing fountain which still gives me chills everytime I watch it galing talaga.

We were gonna go to Madame Tussaud's Wax museum at the Venetian but backed out last minute because Mike was complaining of headache. We just went to our hotel room took tylenol and he rested there for a while. Instead of going out for dinner we just had room service.

For our last day,Wednesday we just sleeped in and woke up 2 hours before checkout. Before we left Vegas though we dropped by Carnival buffet at Rio hotel for lunch. I know buffet na naman but Mike was craving for their pot roast so pinagbigyan ko na. Besides ok naman tlaga yung food as in dami selections sarap pa. Gosh! wala talagang diet diet dito.

ok!so for my loot..next time na, haba na kaya nito.

OMG!!

2008-09-17T19:50:00.000-07:00

Charice with Celine Dion at Madison Square Garden

How's it going??

2008-09-15T18:32:00.000-07:00

Been a very very bad blogger. So, many things happened and yet too busy/lazy to write about it.
But I promise myself I will...

-> Work is still busy like usual and still tolerable. I received a special musical card with Ferrero chocolate from one of the patients to say how thankful he is..aaaww!!I kept the card but the chocolate was smothered by my co-workers.hehe will post the card next time

->Vegas trip was last month and will kwento next post

->Ofcourse, with the Vegas trip comes with the Vegas loot(big grin)

->School!!As I've mentioned before I went back to school 1st week of September to further my studies. Unfortunately I still need 2 classes (Statistics and Humanities)for the program. Upto now I still dont get it Statistics to Nursing???Whats the correlation?????hehehe just ranting..

->our upcoming birthday trip to Hawaii. Hotel and airfare is booked but still need to finalize the activities and such

See lots of happening thus, no time for blogging

My Six Layers

2008-08-29T11:20:00.000-07:00

Thanks MM

:START:
:RULES:1. Add your blog/s to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs. It’s okey if you only post this questions in one blog as long as you answer them.2. Get back to Me {YEN} and I’ll add your blogs to the master’s list HERE! Note that you are not ALLOWED to change the link of the here.3. Copy from Start to End.4. Tag as many friends online you know. But you don’t need to be tag in order to join.Copy this Participants List: Me and Mine Creative in Me For the LOVE of Food Little Peanut Pea in a Pod It’s Where the HEART Is Around the World SugarMagnolias I Am Mommy All About The Memories Enchanted Play Just My Scrap Whats Up Simply Me Kitchen Deelite A Mothers Horizon In Depth A Life in Bloom Because Life is a Blessing Digiscraptology Mommy Talks Aggie Shoots. Aggie Scraps All Kinds of Me Stuff The Salad Caper Winding Creek Circle InkBabyStudios My Precious Niche Eds Mommy Life Just Me…Eds In Depth celebrating life my life is peachy belly, body and beyond My Random Thoughts My World Woman Style Scribbles of My Life In This Game of Life The Shopaholic in Me My Family is my Life Jen's Sweet Escape YOU

LAYER ONE:
– Name: Jen
– Birth date: every 26th of the 9th
– Birthplace: Manila
– Current Location: Torrance, CA
– Eye Color:Black
– Hair Color: Black
– Righty or Lefty: Righty

LAYER TWO:
– Your heritage: Filipino
– The shoes you wore today: my Tory Burch flats
– Your weakness: Shopping and desserts
– Your fears: to suffer before I die
– Your perfect pizza: Philly CheeseSteak pizza
– Goal you’d like to achieve in life: to live my life with no regrets

LAYER THREE:
– Your most overused phrase on YM: oh!yea
– Your first waking thoughts: 5 more minutes
– Your best physical feature: my behind..(hehe)
– Your most missed memory: childhood memories

LAYER FOUR:
– Pepsi or Coke: Coke
– McDonald’s or Burger King: McDonald’s
– Single or group dates: Single Dates
– Adidas or Nike: Nike
– Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Nestea
– Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
– Cappuccino or coffee: cappuccino

LAYER FIVE
– A famous person, dead or alive, would you interview: Michael Jordan
– Movie can you watch and say the lines along with the actors: The Notebook
– Name two of your passions in life : nursing
– Least favorite time of day: Morning!

LAYER SIX
– Use hairspray or gel: mouse
– Your favorite meal: thai
– Color is the inside of your head when you close your eyes: dark green?
– Listen to classical music: when I want to relax
– Ever said LOL in real life without thinking about it: nope

::END

What are your Six layers? Frechie, Ricca, Gracey

just babbling

2008-08-24T02:30:00.000-07:00

It's 2:32 am right now.
Just finished watching the gold medal basketball game between USA and Spain.
I havent packed yet for our trip later to Vegas.
Have to wake up early (7:45am) to go to church 1st
I am cramming AGAIN..and yet
I'm still blogging..(hehe)

how

2008-08-22T02:06:00.001-07:00

can I stop myself from shopping??? When all these stores keep sending me all these coupons..hehe..Giving me reasons to keep spending some moolah..

*Macys is giving me $10 off if I spend $30 and above, as well as 20% off of everything
*Coach sent me the PCE (Preferred Customer Event) card which gives me 25% off
*Victoria Secret is giving free undie and $10 off of their new biofit bra line
* My American Express card sent me a $10 off in CheeseCake Factory

8 for 8 in 08

2008-08-16T23:31:00.000-07:00

Congratz Michael Phelps
Best Olympian EVER!!!

*Pic snatched fr AP*

travelling plans

2008-08-13T10:18:00.000-07:00

Mike and I started talking about our plans for our birthdays next month you see our birthdays are just 4 days apart and we usually celebrate it together with our friends and family. But this year were thinking of going on a trip. No specifics yet but most likely in a place where serious swimsuit wearing is needed(ayayay!cringing here,hehe).Hopefully we will be able to finalize everything before the end of the month.

Next week also we're going to our VERY delayed anniversary trip in Vegas. We had to postpone our trip back in February because his parents came here to visit and then our schedules didn't clear up until now. I'm a little hesitant driving there though coz the temperature there is in the 100s but our complimentary room will expire this month so we might as well use it.

So, were going for 3 nights and 4 days. I've already booked tickets for the Le Reve show at Wynn hotel and really looking forward to this show. Aside from that we'll be doing the usual casino and restau hopping, gambling, massages in the spa and lounging in the pool.

Chillaxing Sunday

2008-08-12T00:40:00.000-07:00

That's how I would describe my day was. After an early Sunday bible meeting Mike and I opted to just stay in at the comforts of a turned on ac. It was HOT HoT Sunday so no way I would go out.

Around dinner though Mike was craving for some Hawaiian laulau and got our fix at King's Hawaiian

Here's my Royal Platter with very yummy calamari

Mike's Laulau platter

My sweet fix paradise cheesecake

WOW

2008-08-11T00:18:00.001-07:00

is an understatement. What a race!!I'm thousand miles from China but I sure felt the energy.. To France’s Alain Bernard, How's that for "smashing the Americans"??

Asus!nagfeeling American naman daw ako..hehe

Weekend

2008-08-09T01:37:00.001-07:00

It's my weekend off so will be

-seeing my dermatologist
-eyebrow threading
-hair appointmet
-major decluttering in my room
-eating out with Mike
-watching Olympics marathon

Have a happy weekend everybody.

Million Dollar Babies

2008-08-07T22:32:00.000-07:00

They sure are, 7 million each to be exact.

earthquake

2008-07-29T18:19:00.000-07:00

Late Morning Socal experienced a 5.4 intensity earthquake. The center of the tremor was at Chino Hills around 45 mins drive from my location and what was I doing when this happened u might ask???SLEEPING hehe=)

For a backgrounder I worked my usual 7p-7a sched then headed to the Nurse's Skills Fair for 2 hrs then drove home. After a quick shower I hit the sack then went to La La land very soon after..

So when the quake happened it still woke me up for like umh...5 seconds??
I heard the painting on top of my headboard rattling and something else but I just went back to sleep again then maybe woke up after few minutes and thought "Was it real or just a dream?" then went back to sleep again.

When it was time to wake up. I saw missed calls from Mike and parents. He said he's been trying to call me but it was busy for more than few minutes and said "Just making sure ur ok..baka nahulugan kana ng cabinet or painting dyan.. then mockingly laughed..
All I could say was " Ay!lumindol pala talaga.."

Aloha Neverfull

2008-07-27T23:11:00.000-07:00

I got this bag a month ago. Mae my friend's SIL was kind enough to buy it for me in Ala Moana Mall in Oahu, HI.

It's better to buy LV in Hawaii because it's atleast $50 cheaper and tax is only 4.25%(almost half of CA tax)

I got the MM size because GM was way too big.. I'd been lugging this bag for a month now and luv it..Very nice everyday bag, very low maintenance and no vachetta to worry about plus the fact it's not screaming LV..hehe

I'm back!!

2008-07-27T22:38:00.000-07:00

My Goodness it's been over a month since I'd been on. Been so busy with work and ironing out details of me going back to school..Yes!school I will post another entry on this because it's quite a big decision for me. Apart from that laziness also struck so didn't feel like blogging. I couldn't say the same thing thing though with shopping been doing my rounds on my fave shops and websites and got quite a few goodies. Well!I'd been working my *ss off so I deserved it.haha..rationalize rationalize..Ok!I'll try to keep this more updated.

Time to bloghop and see whats new with my blogmates=)

nifty accessory

2008-06-21T07:43:00.001-07:00

I was flipping thru my O magazine when I saw this handy little accessory for my point and shoot camera. It's called quikpod. It's basically and extension of your hand when taking a picture. Instead of harassing other people or choosing which one of you will take the pic. Just use this and no hassle. This is very handy for me and Mike because we always have to choose who takes the pic(most of the time him=). I already ordered it from amazon and hopefully I'll get it before our July 4th getaway.

Champs

2008-06-20T02:41:00.001-07:00

and so they won...They were the better team the whole series..Props to them. KG was so emotional after. They deserve it..But I'm still a Laker fan and we'll be back next season..hehe

broken

2008-06-13T09:38:00.000-07:00

My heart that is..How can they squander a 24 point lead @ Staples Center no less. I was working when this happened but everyone from pt's room to nurses lounge the tv was focused on the nba finals. After it happened I didn't feel like working (over noh?but true) everyone was in disbelief. I would go to my pt's room to give out meds but they would rather talk about the game than the meds. When it was breaktime in our cafeteria it was "the talk" from nurses from different department. Grabe noh?!That's how affected we we're. I know it's just a "game" but the impact was that great. Then I wondered if this is how we feel what more for the players right?!It must be devasting..Well, there's still game 5 and hopefully the outcome is better...

September Remember

2008-06-12T10:54:00.000-07:00

I snagged this from Jane and Tracy

The rules:
* 1.Determine your birthday month and get a word that rhymes with it or you can affix to it. Caps lock your birth month (ex: MAYday! JUNE dune, APRILicious, JULYvely, AUGUST pocus, parched MARCH…). Be unique.
* 2.Your birth month plus the word affixed or rhymed shall become the tag’s title in your case.
* 3.Get your birthday and add the digits involved. Example, if your birthday falls on the 25th of July, add 2 and 5 you get 7.
* 4.Whatever is the sum, write a list of the MATERIAL gifts you wish to receive, the number of which shall correspond to the sum of your birthday. For example, applying the case above (in rule number 3), you will write seven (7) things you wish to receive.
* 5.After your wish list, put your name and birthday in the Bloggers’ Birthday Directory, with a link to your blog/s. Note: when you add your birthday, please place it in a way that the dates appear chronological (January, February… 1, 2, 3)
* 6.Pass this tag meme by tagging as many people as you want.

Name: Jen

Birthday: September 26

Calculation: 2 + 6 = 8

1. Bag:Chanel black medallion tote or petite small tote;Gucci pelham white guccissima
2. Bag(again):LV damier neverfull GM, monogram tivoli pm, Denim neo cabby gm but with longer strap so I can use it as body bag
3. Car:Accesories for my acura rdx: roof rack mount with bike and snowboard attachment
4. For Mike: Subaru WRX (he luvs this car)
5. gas card with unlimited funds forever(ngee!over)ok @least just 1year
6. 2 Game 4 NBA Finals tix in ringside ofcourse
7. Atleast a 1 carat diamond stud (to match my engagement ring)
8. My dream wedding

Wow!dami WISH lang naman eh=)
February 22 - Kelly February 23 - Jammy March 7 - Mari May 8 - joanjoyce May 27 – Zang Caesar June 10 - Vien September 30 - Mckhoii December 18 - JoshuaOngYS January 27 - Farah June 4 - Jane April 18 - Tracy - September 26 - JenR.

I'm tagging Thet, Vina, Ricca and Frechie

Accident

2008-06-09T17:58:00.001-07:00

On our way to church,we saw this accident in the carpool lane of 110N.We didn't see it happen but the highway patrol were pretty fast in the scene.Hopefully,the people/person inside is ok.It made me more thankful that Mike drives us now to church when I work graveyard and goes to church straight.

satc

2008-06-04T23:35:00.000-07:00

I just got back from watching SATC with the girls.The guys meanwhile went bowling while waiting for us.We saw the last full show but the AMC theatre was still packed.Ofcourse, I enjoyed the movie,laughed a lot, and ogle on most part of their bags. Like the wedding gowns featured too, though some of it are over the top or should I say couture to the nth level. The Vera Wang gown was dreamy but I like more the Vivienne Westwood she wore on her wedding day..Made me excited to wear my wedding gown too,hehe.

Memorial Week Sale

2008-05-23T01:02:00.000-07:00

It's memorial week sale so my friends and I headed to South Coast plaza and treated ourselves with some shopping therapy. So, these are my latest loot.

-Coach sunnies. I got it from nordstrom Rack at a fraction of the cost
-Tory Burch "Reva" flats. I luv this. The leather is so soft very comfortable. I got $50 off from the original price. I thought this flats never go on sale but they did so I grabbed it as fast as I could,hehe
- Michael Kors vanilla wallet. Like the color and the simplicity. I didn't get this onsale though=(

My friends on the other hand splurged on mac cosmetics and aldo shoes. When we left SCP it was already evening. We we're so tired but very happy.hehe

Happy Memorial Weekend everyone=)

My Yin

2008-05-19T01:45:00.000-07:00

As you may have noticed, I'd been blogging about the Lakers lately. Aside from them winning in the playoffs I just see a difference in Kobe's game that makes me a fan again, with that said I became so giddy and wanted to watch Game 1 of the conferrence finals between LA and Spurs or Hornets (game 7 later between the2).I already know it would cost me a LOT to watch it live but heck!I still want to go. So, I told Mike about it and I said I already found 2 tickets courtside and its my treat. He asked for the price and his jaw literally dropped when he heard it. In other words he refuse to go. He said it's too much money and we'll just watch a regular game next season not the conferrence finals.Ofcourse, I tried to rationalize my side that it's the Confy Finals and the experience is truely remarkable(made me reminisce my days when I watched PBA finals @ ringside no less)and that I'm holding off buying my chanel if we go.But all he said was a BIG NO! Haaaayy!naku talaga.But after a few hours I understand where his coming from he really is my yin to my yang.

Pasta and Basketball

2008-05-19T01:27:00.001-07:00

It was game 6 between LA and Utah Jazz and mom was too lazy to cook last Friday so we end up just ordering in. We tried Pizza hut's new dish Alfredo tuscani and a supreme pizza with stuffed crust. The pasta was actually good. It's creamy enough and the chicken was cut generously. No wonder they're trying to advertise their place as Pasta Hut as well. Mike dropped by to have dinner with us and watched the game. It was a good nite in together.We pigged out and cheered for the Lakers.We capped off the night by eating ice cream from Dreyers and LA advancing to Conference finals.

Myanmar

2008-05-09T10:25:00.000-07:00

What the hell is going on??!!We already know Myanmar suffered a devastating cyclone and yet their goverment is restricting countries from giving them aid. I don't understand. It gives me heartache seeing those people suffering and yet the very people who supposed to take care of their countrymen are the ones prolonging their agony. Ok!given that their a military-led goverment and their afraid that this could be a way the western countries can penetrate their very secluded country. But isn't it UN already proposed ways for lesser presence of the troops. I just hope everything get's settled especially when the bottom line is just helping out people

If you would like to help.Here's an easy way.

*Credits to the Associated Press for pictures.

Iron Man

2008-05-07T17:48:00.000-07:00

We just saw Iron Man. I liked it but Mike enjoyed it more.Pero Grabe,the movie tickets increased again.It's now at $11.50/p good thing we bought our tickets fr Costco(LOVE this place) which we got only for 15 for pair.Savings of eight dollars na.Then we dropped by Walmart 1st to buy chips so it's cheaper, with the way the economy here is going we had to find ways to save.So, we can still afford to go out hehe Anyways, excited though with the movies coming up the following weeks

1. Chronicles of Narnia
2. Indiana Jones
3. Sex and the City
4. The Incredible Hulk
5 The Mummy

Ay!dami pla. I guess I better head back to Costco for more tickets.

STRESS!!!

2008-05-04T16:58:00.000-07:00

Work is so stressfull right now. Makes me wanna quit-sigh-

Although,I know my love for this profession will help me get through this.

Overdue tag

2008-04-28T11:41:00.000-07:00

Tagged by Jane. Thanks=)

Here’s more about ME.

I AM… happily engaged to my fiance

I WANT… a new stethoscope

I HAVE… a lot of hope in me.

I WISH… I'm taller. Thank goodness for the heels=)

I HATE… getting lied to

I FEAR… not to have children in the FUTURE

I SEARCH… for ways to save money

I WONDER… which purse should I get between LV Monogram Denim Néo Cabby MM or the chanel pst.

I REGRET… not taking care of my wt.tsk tsk hehe

I LOVE… cuddling with him

I ALWAYS… look for ways I can improve in my relationship and career

I AM NOT… good with public speaking

I DANCE… when liquor kicks in

I SING… in the shower

I CRY… when I can't take it anymore

I WRITE… on my patient's charts

I WON… $700 in Vegas last year..heheh

I AM CONFUSED… whether to go back to school this year for an advanced degree

I NEED… a lot of rest.

I SHOULD… stop being undecisive

THE LAST THOUGHT I GO TO SLEEP WITH IS… being thankful for safety and my blessings.

Share a part of you Macy, Kaye, Ricca

Laughlin

2008-04-28T06:51:00.000-07:00

[Backtrack 3/18/08]
It was our 1st time to go to Laughlin, Nevada. Everytime we visit that state, Las Vegas is the first thing that comes to our mind. I don't know what to expect except for the Colorado river in the middle of a dessert like place.

We left pretty early and it's a 4-5 hr drive. We stopped by Jollibee first to have breakfast then drove straight.We got there around 13:15 and we're starving but we had to to wait for our room because check in was not till 1500. We end up just waiting for 20 mins then able to check in early with out paying extra.

After we got settled in our rooms. Everyone met up in the buffet restau of Harrahs. The restau was just ok.So, many choices but nothing really spectacular about it.

After, we went straight to the Casino area and started gambling..Wrong move for me because I lose money from the slots(Mike won some though=).After some time I realized that it's not really my day.So, we end up just going to the balcony/pool area of our hotel and took some pics then played in the sand by the Colorado River.Light dinner then casino hop.

Next day was Easter Sunday so all of us attended mass and had champagne brunch after.We planned at first to go swimming and rent out some jet skis but it was gloomy and cold so we just scraped the idea. His parents though and some relatives hopped in the water taxi while some of us gambled again(adik adik talaga=)This time though I won so I got even.

On our way home, Mike asked me if I want to go back there next month.He said we'll enjoy more the water because it's summer. I on the other hand have different plan. I'd rather go back to Vegas knowing fancy shopping places waiting for me.(lol)Conversation ended with him giving me the"LOOK"hehe

San Fran

2008-04-25T08:13:00.000-07:00

Some pics from our very quick San Fran trip. Quick because it was just an overnight. We pretty much saw the places to be seen though. Mike and I been there a couple of times already but it's his parents 1st time. We had brunch at the Chinatown then we headed to Fisherman's wharf.We took the ferry ride which sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge,then around the Angel's Island then Alcatraz. We strolled after and shop some souvenirs we then tried the famous clam chowder of the Wharf and it was really good especially it was really cold that day. After we drove to the Lombard street "the crookedest [most winding] street in world". I couldn't get a decent picture so just go to the link=)

Next stop was the Golden Gate park.Ofcourse pictures galore even the inlaws were giddy to pose for the camera. Next was a quick stop to Palace of Fine arts. After that we were tired so we decided to go back to our hotel and took a quick nap.

We woke up past 6 already so we just went to Max Philippines Restau for dinner then to Twin Peaks.Sadly though I left our cam in the hotel so no pics=(
That was it for the night. We had to rest up early for the next day for the long drive back to SoCal but we stopped by Camarillo for outlet shopping(woohoo!!)then dinner get together at one of his aunt's.

Side note: Outlet Shopping:I ended up getting only 1 blouse from juicy couture.Mike was amazed. He patted my forehead and asked if I was sick and said he's impressed.hehe. Little did he know I'm saving for a big splurge this May.hahahah

I will..

2008-04-21T03:08:00.000-07:00

blog about..

- Laughlin Trip
- Shamu Day
- San Fran Trip
- Acura RDX
- New Oncology unit

Hay!naku dami pa..basta I'll try to update this as often as I can..

C-u soon inlaws

2008-04-17T12:01:00.000-07:00

the in-laws are gone. Drop them off last nite at LAX. Their house is quiet again.No more delisyoso home cooked meals. We're back to take outs and eating out again.hehe.

shamu day

2008-03-16T22:31:00.000-07:00

I'll just post this one first. Will kwento later. So tired but fun filled day=)

Parent's in law (soon to be)

2008-03-09T00:24:00.001-08:00

His parents are here. We picked them up last Sun in LAX. Check out was easy not too much waiting. Then we went straight to his uncle's house where some of his family members were waiting. Dinner was prepared and then Chismisan to da max kagad.hehe. One of the things settled are the places to go to for their vacation.So, the next few weeks were going to..

1. San Diego (Sea World)
2. Las Vegas (Laughlin)
3. San Francisco
4. Maybe Las Vegas strip

In betweens are family gatherings and outlet shoppings.. It's going to be a very busy 5 weeks. Hopefully my co-workers will agree to change schedule weekends with me. I have to reschedule also our Anniversary trip for this month.

visiting

2008-03-01T13:40:00.000-08:00

I just found out that Mike's parents are coming to visit in less than a week. I thought it won't push thru till April because they want to spend holy week in Pinas but I guess change of plans. Already we're thinking of different places to bring them.We had to cancel though our Vegas trip on the 3rd week of March so we can spend more time with them. They are only staying for a month so we want to maximize that.

the Sex is back

2008-03-01T13:38:00.001-08:00

I was browsing online when I saw SATC trailer..Will her wedding go through or not? The girls are looking fabulous as ever. I can't wait. It opens on May 30th just in time for Joan to come back.

*I'm luvin Kristin's sunnies*

impulse

2008-02-26T05:00:00.000-08:00

I planned to buy this

but end up getting this

and this (Juicy Couture Embossed Velour Audrey Satchel)

ayayay!hehe

Hiatus

2008-02-24T07:45:00.000-08:00

ok!So,I was on hiatus for quite sometime. Things ~~were~~ ARE STILL crazy lately and I'd been bugged by laziness to blog about it. But I will post what happened with my February=)

Juno

2008-01-27T07:42:00.000-08:00

I've heard so much buzz about this movie that I just have to watch it. The movie has no big special effects or something like that. It's a simple story of a teenage girl who got pregnant at 16 and taught of adoption for her unborn child. What is good in this movie is the script and how Juno was played by Ellen Page. Her character is different from the normal high school girls. She's smart and unique and her witty comebacks were funny. There's a little twist towards the end but I'm just going to let u just watch the movie to find out..lol.

Btw. The movie is nominated for best picture in the Oscars and best actress as well.

I like this exchange in the movie..
Juno MacGuff: I'm losing my faith in humanity.
Mac MacGuff: Think you can narrow it down for me?
Juno MacGuff: I guess I wonder sometimes if people ever stay together for good.
Mac MacGuff: You mean like couples?
Juno MacGuff: Yeah, like people in love.
Mac MacGuff: Are you having boy troubles? I gotta be honest; I don't much approve of dating in your condition, 'cause well... that's kind of messed up.
Juno MacGuff: Dad, no!
Mac MacGuff: Well, it's kind of skanky. Isn't that what you girls call it? Skanky? Skeevy?
Juno MacGuff: Please stop now.
Mac MacGuff: [persisting] Tore up from the floor up?
Juno MacGuff: Dad, it's not about that. I just need to know if it's possible for two people to stay happy together forever, or at least for a few years.
Mac MacGuff: It's not easy, that's for sure. Now, I may not have the best track record in the world, but I have been with your stepmother for 10 years now and I'm proud to say that we're very happy.
[Juno nods]
Mac MacGuff: In my opinion, the best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you, the right person will still think the sun shines out your ass. That's the kind of person that's worth sticking with.
Juno MacGuff: I sort of already have.
Mac MacGuff: Well, of course! You're old D-A-D! You know I'll always be there to love and support you no matter what kind of pickle you're in... Obviously
[nods to her belly]

3 in a row

2008-01-21T09:01:00.000-08:00

2 down 1 to go..I hope to get all my patients back tonite.They all behaved last nite.Then I have 4 days off again..I hope to get the same schedule again next week just in time for our anniversary rendezvous,yihee,*excited*ok,off to bed now.

he's back

2008-01-16T01:15:00.000-08:00

It's been few days already since he got here and couldn't be happier=)He got me so many pasalubongs although most of it are food, gusto ata lalo ako tumaba. I'm so excited to use also my stamper(babaw noh?=)it will help me a big deal signing those medical records. Then even my co-workers bilins he got it too. He still has a few days before he gets back to work and we'd been spending time almost everyday together.Miss nya daw ako ng sobra.Asus!bolero,hehe

The year that was..

2008-01-04T13:50:00.001-08:00

January- Started the year with nothing big. I was just studying my *ss off for my last semester in the program
February- We'd been together for half a decade.whoah!lol.Start of 4th semester, I realized how much I enjoy skiing and that it is my goal to be good at it.
March- Advanced Med-Surg was a breeze for me and really enjoyed being an ICU sn
April- Psych was making me crazy(hehe)Goodness!so much paperwork and had to attend a lot of alcoholic anonymous meetings for my paper,my car got side swiped in the parking lot=(
May- Preceptorship at Torrance Memorial, Joan went home in time for my graduation,
June- Graduated finally!!followed by dinner party at TGI Fridays,another party for me at our house,Nurse's nite at Club Harry O's.Hired at Long Beach Memorial.
July- Hired at Torrance Memorial hospital, got serious with reviewing for NCLEX. Planning a Vegas getaway after taking the boards.
August- took the boards and in 2 days, RN is now officially attached after my name=)Vegas getaway was fun(gamble, watched plays and cirque de soleil, dine and shop then shop some more)
September- Torrance Versant RN residency program started,Our (Mike and I) birthmonth,and ofcourse got ENGAGED!!!
October- Wedding talks, decided that I cant go home with Mike on the holidays to Pinas
November- adjusting to nite shift,
December- Mike's departure,parent's got into an accident.Thank God they're ok but car is totalled

Venue hunting

2008-01-04T13:49:00.000-08:00

I just spoke to Mike and he was telling me what he thought of the possible venues for the wedding. He went to 3 oculars Oasis, Coconut Palace and Sofitel Philippine Plaza. I called before hand so the account executives are expecting them.He was with Joan(my maid of honor), yuiki and his cousin Jeff. Good thing Joan was able to go with him to get a different perspective of the places.

Oasis-right off the bat he doesn't like it. He said garden is way too small to hold a ceremony. there's not enough space for parking and "hindi nya lang daw feel" Joan said the same thing even though Joan said the place is ok but not that spectacular. Lawn though is well manicured and the Pavillon is big enough for the reception.

Coconut Palace- he luvs the place very open daw and ok ung ambiance. Josiah's Catering was setting up already for a wedding that evening so they saw how they spruce up the place.Lawn is well manicured and he likes the privacy of the place (they only hold 1 wedding at a time).Although the inside is quite small just in case it rains and we have to hold the reception inside.Another thing is they're not accepting bookings at the moment because they're in the middle of changing management.

Sofitel Philippine Plaza- he really likes this place as well. He knows it's what I'm exactly looking for, garden ceremony with ballroom reception. Ambiance is A+ you can just feel the elegance of the place. the ceremony site is slightly elevated and really close to the shoreline of Manila bay for a more picturesque ceremony. The downside though is there's not much privacy, the guests of the hotel can easily join the ceremony and we can only book the place just 6 months before the event.Weddings are not the hotel's priority so if it happens that there's a big convention happening around your wedding date then your bump off. Also budget wise it will take almost half of our budget so, we definitely have to consider that.

Merry Christmas

2007-12-25T16:15:00.001-08:00

Wishing everyone a wonderful christmas filled with love and happiness=)

goodbye

2007-12-10T00:21:00.001-08:00

Goodbyes were never easy for me.So, when it was Mike's time to leave for Philippines you can just imagine how I felt. Everything was planned beforehand we would spend all our free times together that week. I asked to get switched from my work. We didn't go with our friends to Vegas and he would always come to my house after work.
Months before I already accepted that we're not going to spend holidays together. But as the day inches its way and sadness started to cripple in.Wala na.
I didn't plan to drop him off to the airport coz I don't want his relatives see me crying.So, after we said our goodbyes and hugs. I went straight to my car and drove home. Grabe!!crying to da max ako while driving. I decided to stop by the small botiques near our house so I can stop thinking about it. But I couldn't next thing I know I was asking for directions to LAX.tsk!As much as I hate driving there I still went. So, when I got there and he saw me and gave me tightest hug ever and all I can say is "Wala eh,dko matiis.

*His flight was delayed for 2 hrs so I was able to spend more time with him
*Now, all I want to think is 30 days will go by really fassssst...

skier wannabeee

2007-12-01T10:41:00.001-08:00

It was raining hard and yet it didn't stopped us from going to SkiDazzle. I was looking forward to buy some clothes for our trip to the mountain but I couldn't resist buying my own ski boots.aaaaahh!!totally unplanned. but when I saw the ski boots and how well it fitted me.I gave in.It's so out of my budget but heck! I hate renting ski boots anyways so, I went for it. Even Mike end up buying snow boots.hehe. Then we went to check out some snow boards and skis. We we're both salivating looking at all those boards. All Mike could say was "kung ndi lng ako uuwi". I on the other hand was so close to getting the Rossignol Passion ski set(with binders and all).It was $220 down from $480.It's very much discounted but had to stop myself. If only we're not paying for our own wedding.lol My friends on the other hand was all souped up with winter gears on hand and burton boards and boots.lol Anyways, after shopping and claiming our free lift tickets for Snow summit and Big Bear we headed home.

-mahal ko carrying our boots-

*I'll post more pics later.

Shopping Marathon

2007-11-27T01:57:00.000-08:00

We started really early. Mike decided to just shop nearby instead of going to Cabazon outlet which would take 1 1/2 hrs drive. We 1st went to Toys R' Us. Mike is going home to Phil this Dec so he wanted to shop for toys for his niece and nephew and boy did we shop!! We got so many toys for them. I also got toys for my godchildren. Most of the toys we got are on sale. We were able to buy learning laptop, playdoh, singing and dancing spiderman, baby with 4 in 1 stroller, Barbie, activity walker, rc truck and medical kit which I luv bec. it was almost the same toy that made me think I want to be in a medical field when I was still young.

next stop was the mall, Mike bought a couple of pants and shirt from Old Navy and Hollister then we head off to Target. We only bought a couple of things there for pasalubong and I got my Devil Wear's Prada DVD.

Last stop for the morning was Costco and we bought a set of rechargeable battery, Teflon cooking set for mike's parents and chocolates for pasalubong again. After that we went to eat lunch then rest for a while then went shopping again but this time in the ritzy South coast Plaza.

I already warned Mike beforehand that I'm going to make a big purchase so he better not give me that "look". hehe, So, my choice is between these 4 bags. Aren't they all B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L??!! But I can only add 1 to my collection for now..So, which is which???

So, after so much thinking and salivating I chose this

I luv it. It will match my outfit on sunday and I'm going to get a lot of mileage from this bag. My only gripe is it was given to me in a small box so my bag is folded inside. I hate folded bags that's y I put paper inside my bags so it won't lose it's shape. My other LV bag comes with a right size box so no need to fold y can't they do the same thing dba?

Happy Thanksgiving

2007-11-21T18:37:00.001-08:00

Everyone is celebrating Thanksgiving right now here in Cali. Maybe not as festive as others celebration but as long as were recognizing the essence of this day that's all that matters.

My family don't have any fancy dinner or any turkey festivity prepared but we prayed together before dinner and gave thanks to all the blessings we have. I am particularly greatful this year for everything that happened. I graduated from nursing school, passed my boards (with the least no. of ?'s at that=), got hired at 3 hospitals(one of those is my CHOSEN hospital) and ofcourse got engaged with my first only love. Above all I get to experience all those things together with my family.

it's here

2007-11-21T18:36:00.000-08:00

*pic taken only thru my phone

I finally got it. The shipping was fast. I ordered it just last saturday and got it today. Can't wait to use my cam and gps. I'm so happy with my purchase.hehe

Snowboard Expo

2007-11-18T23:54:00.000-08:00

Ski Dazzle-Los Angeles Ski Show & Snowboard Expo ®
Date: 11/29/2007-12/2/2007

Open to Public: Yes
Event Type: Consumer Show
Location: Hall: South Hall H-J
Park in South Hall
Contact: Judy Gray
949-497-4977 ext 68
www.skidazzle.com
Admission: $17.00 - Adults ( on site and E-ticket- skidazzle.com)
$ 5.00 - Children 6-12 (No lift ticket bonus)
Free - Children 1- 5 years old

Regular full paid admission includes a $49.00 interchangeable lift ticket
to Big Bear Mountain resorts, Bear Mountain or Snow Summit.

Snow season is almost here. I can't wait to go skiing but I'm definitely going to the expo first so, I can get a free lift ticket and maybe a new set of skis and ofcourse winter ensemble. I lost my snow gloves last time so I will definetely buy a new one.

Pre-thanksgiving shopping

2007-11-18T01:34:00.000-08:00

I did some major damage to my account today. I bought Nikon d40x package that comes with 2 lenses and a couple of other things. I also got the Garmin nuvi 650 gps navigator. I'm so excited, hopefully they ship it before thanksgiving holiday.

I'd been wanting to buy a dslr but I kept putting it off. It's a graduation gift from my parents but I decided to pass my boards 1st before I buy it. But after passing NCLEX I put it off again and just want to wait for the thansgiving sale.But wait no more for less than a week I will have this baby in my hands.

I'm horrible with directions so navigator is a MUST for me. I had my 1st navigator few yrs ago when I use my palm pda/gps navigator but I got tired of it because it has too many wires and the screen is a little small. Then I got the Magellan Maestro 4000 but returned it because the battery sucks. So,now I bought this Garmin nuvi 650. It has a widescreen, turn-by-turn directions, with street names, an MP3 player, JPEG picture viewer and audiobook capability with anti-theft feature and the battery last 7 hrs(supposedly). I'm excited for this one too. No more missed exits or wrong turn.

Bad trip

2007-11-12T00:01:00.000-08:00

I'd been having probs here at our house.So I decided to just go out with Mike. We 1st planned to eat at Kincaides but we end up in Chili's. When we were there I got a call from our house and it was the same issue.Heller!!Umalis nga ako pra lumayo sa prob pati ba nman dun sinusundan pa rin ako. Bad trip,but it never stop there all our orders MALI. Mike got a coke with unidentified floating object(ulkz!) then fries that was given to him were very few.I ordered sirloin steak but got rib eye with out mash potatoe then medium rare pa..Haayy!I didn't even asked the waiter anymore to change it dahil nawalan na ko ng gana.But my ever sweet fiance sharing me his honey roasted ribs and said he'll just cook the rib eye na lang daw sa bahay..hehe

friendship rekindled

2007-11-05T02:25:00.001-08:00

My school friends and I had dinner at Eric's new house. It's been a while since we last saw each other so it's time for a get together again. Eric and JR cooked adobo while Paveena cooked spaghetti then I brought cake. Cynthia went straight from work then Joy and Steve came late. Everybody was happy to see each other again that even though we work at different hospitals the closeness is still there. We talked about our plans for the coming months like Cynthia's bday in Vegas, snowboarding at the mountain and ofcourse Steve n Joy's wedding at Palos Verdes. Shempre we also talked about our engagement(hehe) and Eric's new place. His house is nice it has 3 bedrooms and 4 baths. He shares it with his brother and sister. We're all so proud of him because at the age of 22 he's already a homeowner.

make up novice

2007-11-02T02:32:00.001-07:00

I've joined the band wagon. I officially got my 1st make up kit. I always see BE's infomercial but I never get to watch the whole thing. But the other day I finish the whole 30 mins and got excited about it. My friends have been using it already and looks really good on them. I went to sephora to try it and match it with my complexion and I got the Medium beige starting kit. The sales lady tried to teach me the step by step because I told her I'm a make up novice. After the trial session I'm hook it looks natural and just hide some flaws on my face..yihee!excited=)So, I bought it and hopefully learn how to do it on my own.

I signed up also with Sephora's club membership it's free and comes with a lot of deals and for every $100 you spend you get a free loot.

Twik or TwiT

2007-10-29T00:52:00.001-07:00

I wouldn't be able to go to Hollywood's Costume party this 31st because I'm working. Good thing I didn't buy any costume this yr. But Mike and I can't pass up on giving candies so decided to go to Target to buy goodies for the trick or treaters on Wed.

*look at all these goodies* *Bee with his trick or treat basket*

Date nite

2007-10-27T23:07:00.001-07:00

It was date night last night and we just went to the mall and had dinner at Chili's in Lakewood. We were supposed to watch a movie but none suited our taste. We ended up watching Ouija at his place.

Half rack ribs/Classic sirloin steak/ Molten chocolate cake

asim daw ng dessert(hehe)

shempre pacute muna ko while waiting

Nursing goodiesssss

2007-10-18T23:21:00.001-07:00

I had to attend an Oncology class in preparation of the new floor at the hospital. It was full of information and I felt like I'm back to school. Towards the end of the day though, some pharmaceutical company made a presentation regarding the new drug their trying for renal cancer patients and it was really informative. They brought goodies too like cosmetic bag with wellness cd and eye mask,pens notebooks and notepads and wireless mouse which I really like. I took 2 because I'm going to give it to Mike.Phyzer fed us too with delish foods like chicken malvar,cheese potatoe,fresh salad with toppings and desserts. Yes!they do everything to promote their product..

This is me

2007-10-18T23:20:00.001-07:00

Ω-My name is Jennifer but friends call me jen, jenny or jenjen..
Ω-Sleeping is my favorite past time next to shopping.
Ω-I’m horrible with directions..Thank goodness for invention of navigator..
Ω-Sensible talks impress me.
Ω-Everybody has it’s own vices..Mine happens to be high end purses and sunglasses.
Ω- “kusa” is such an endearing character, unfortunately not all people have it.
Ω-Crying is not a weakness..it’s another form of utterance.
Ω-I’m really good in finding the truth..So, don’t even bother lying.
Ω-Tailgaters and people who drive slow in the fast lane irritates me.that’s y it’s called fast lane coz ur supposed to be fast..tsk..
Ω-I’m blessed to have really really good friends..
Ω-Karma’s a bitch..
Ω-I never thought I’m capable of loving someone as much as I have.
Ω-My friends say I can work in CSI coz I’m good in connecting “dots”.hhmm..atleast I know I have something to fall back on if nursing is not for me…hehehe
Ω-I’m still with my 1st love…and hopefully my last.
Ω-I’m a Christian believer..
Ω-A blushing bride to be..
Ω-Retail therapy is the best therapy..
Ω-Caring oncology nurse
Ω-The opinion that ONLY matters to me is mine and my love ones..
Ω-On the dance floor, I’m “blessed” with 2 left feet but I think otherwise when liquor kicks in..
Ω-I’m my parents unica iha..and loving it..

ER looping

2007-10-18T23:15:00.000-07:00

I looped the other day to ER to get a sense of the activities in the Emergency Department. I was looking forward to it because I never had a clinical experience in that unit when I was still in school. I know though that I’ve always luv watching ER on tv and find it really exciting and bizarre things always happen. Although Torrance ER is not really a trauma center (meaning no gun shot wounds/ motor vehicle accidents) it was still busy. Totally different from a Med/Surg floor. You have to be fast, quick thinker and always up on your feet. Well! It was a really good experience. Unfortunately though I didn’t get to see Dr. Mc Code’y (our own version of McDreamy-lol- this ER Dr. who always responds to Code Blues hence the nick McCode’y)eeeekkk..cheezy..hehehe

Wed preps n all

2007-10-12T19:52:00.000-07:00

I just got engaged and I'm already starting my preps.Well sort of, I'm just canvassing for suppliers and their rates. I already have an idea which ones to get but I still want to compare. Being an overseas bride is hard because I won't be able to personally touch,taste or see their products. Just today I asked my friend if she can go to the bridal fair in Rockwell and sort of get the feel how it's like. I asked her if she could take pix n such n get some pamphlets from the suppliers.Good thing pumayag=)hehe. Mike is going home for Christmas for a month and hopefully he could start booking some suppliers already. May homework cya(lol) I asked him if he could do some oculars to the venues and videotape it. Personally meet our possible wedding coordinator and see if he's comfortable w/her and meet with the p/v people and see their finish pics n albums(not only those in their website).Hayyy!so many to do's.

Sidenote:I'm still thinking which wedding organizer I'm getting;-)

newbie

2007-10-08T18:53:00.000-07:00

So, I finally gave in and signed up here in blogspot. I'm still not giving up my multiply account but instead I'll be updating both and store the pics at multiply which is still going to be viewable only to my contacts. I also want to try paid blogging so I guess this is the place for it..