To All Store Owners

It is not the obligation of customers to provide exact change when purchasing. It is the obligation of the store owners and the sales person.

I was craving for a hotdog on stick yesterday. On my way home, I stopped by a store selling them. I was greatly disappointed and pissed when "Kuya" told me he couldn't sell me one because he doesn't have a change for 100 peso bill! What made it worst was that he wasn't even apologetic and was a bit rude. E paano kung lahat ng bibili e 100 pesos ang pera? Hindi na niya pagbibilhan? E di wala na siyang kinita?

If you are a seller and you know that you don't have change for bills anymore, do something about it. Don't tell the customer you don't have a change. It gives a bad impression and is very bad for business.

BF owns a restaurant and he makes sure that he has change for his customers. Everyday, he goes to the bank to have his money changed to smaller bills. Kung maubusan, humahanap siya ng paraan.

Sadly, I left the (hotdog) store with a heavy heart (because I did not get what I wanted) and an angry stomach. I vowed never to buy on that store ever! Yan ang mapapala ni Kuyang hindi marunong dumiskarte.

Triplets

My sisters and I were always mistaken as triplets or sometimes twins in pictures. Some couldn't even tell who is who. It's cute but annoying sometimes.

I made an LO using Rakscraps October Mega Kit and template from Peppermint Creative's Pimp my Page. I added photos from our outing last summer in celebration of my Aunt's birthday.

New look

I've been wanting to change the look on my blog with my own design using digital scrapbooking papers and elements. The problem is, I don't know how. Last night, I had the time to search for tutorials. There are different techniques to do it but I found this to be the easiest.

Next project would be a blogger banner or maybe I can make this background more beautiful? :)

Sisters FOREVER

Credits: You+Me by Kitty Designs and Rakscraps' September Mega Kit

True to note. My sisters and I have a very special bond. A bond that cannot be broken by anything or anyone. No matter how mad we get with each other, we manage to fix it. We rely on each other through good times and bad. We lend each others' ears when someone gets heartbroken or had a bad day at the office. I am very lucky to have them not just as sisters but as true friends....

I Love You Guys!!!

Four-eyed me

I was using glasses since I was 9 years old because of astigmatism. The doctor said it could be corrected but I refuse to wear the glasses I had then regularly because it made me look old. Now, I'm suffering for my stubbornness then. My vision was never corrected, now I had to suffer wearing glasses or contact lenses. Aside from maintenance because I had to go to the eye doctor every year to check if my glasses need adjustments, I had to buy disposable contact lenses every month.

My last pair (glasses) was bought at Quaipo where they sell cheap frames, I bought mine for just 1300 pesos and this came with multi-coated lenses. Unfortunately, it was broken about a year ago and since then I never had the time to go back to replace it. I had to use my old nerdy glasses with a lower lens grade.

Last week, there was an announcement at the office that there will be a free eye check-up and the glasses can be paid on 4 installments. After the check-up (my grade went from 125 to 150) :( I chose my glasses. It was so hard to pick as I was looking for nerdy glasses but something smaller than my previous one. Then I found this cute purple glasses that is perfect for me. It is much costly than what you could buy at Quiapo but this was on my convenience because I really don't have any time to go there.

I just received my glasses today and boy I was happy! I just hope it's durable and would last longer than my previous glasses... :)

MOJO kicks in

It's been a while since I made my last digital scrapbook. Our computer at home crashed and since my brother always uses his laptop I had no means of doing any layout, and besides I wasn't feeling like making any.

This week was a surprise, MOJO is lurking around. Though I have no means, there always seems to be a way. I did two layouts during office break time this week since my computer has Photoshop installed... :)

Here are two layouts I made... :)

Cruisin' Manila Bay

It's all about me me me me me....

Credits:
Spontaneous Delight by Carrie Stephens from Shabby Princess
Pinwheel Bubble by Miss Mint from Peppermint Creative

Cruisin' Manila Bay

Do you find it romantic to have a dinner on a yacht or boat while cruisin' the sea? You'll find my answer on the bottom of the post...

2 weeks ago, we were treated by my BF's sister on a dinner cruise using Ensogo's coupon. The yacht/boat was docked at the back of Folk Arts Theatre near Gloria Maris' Restaurant.

It was raining that time and I thought it would spoil everything, good thing it stopped when the boat left the dock. The boat cruised through the Bay to Mall of Asia then to Baywalk. There was party on the boat and the 6 of us felt like party crashers as we were the only ones not invited. They were doing the karaoke and the music was unbearable, too loud for our ears. BF and I went to upper deck to have a better view.

The cold wind gently blowing on your face while cruising the bay was a very nice feeling. I enjoyed that date except for the loud music on the karaoke and the awful buffet....

My answer: Dinner on a cruise is definitely romantic as long as there's no party on board and you get to choose your food.. :)

Discount Coupons

I was introduced into the world of discount coupons by my colleague who is very fond of looking for good deals on food. He just likes to look at good deals but never really got to try any of them because payments are mostly made through credit cards and he doesn't have one.

So far I have purchased 5 coupons and have used 1 one of them. I wasn't disappointed and it made me more excited to try the other coupons. Aside from great deals on food, beauty and wellness, there are even greater deals on travel.

Last deal I got was from Metrodeal, a lunch or dinner eat-all-you can buffet at Flower Stories Cafe in Intramuros. I am planning to use this on my birthday with BF and a few friends.





You can check the details of the deal here. You may also wanna check out Ensogo and Groupon for more great deals!

Better Luck Next Time

God gives us what we want in His time....

I sometimes think of working abroad to save up and help my family with its financial needs. I had an opportunity to be interviewed for a job in Singapore. Although half-hearted because this was very sudden, I went to Singapore for the interview. The expenses were shouldered by my Aunt. BF even gave me pocket money. I had the support of my loved ones and received a lot of good lucks.

I had two interviews and I thought it went well. I had to go back to the Philippines even before I receive the result of the interview as I was only allowed one week leave of absence.

I received an email Monday morning that they preferred the other interviewee as she has more experience with the job. I was saddened but thought it was ok. The location of the company is very far from where my Aunt lives and I would surely have a hard time going to work.

I guess this is not yet the time for me to work abroad. I may still have a purpose here that's why I wasn't accepted.

In God's perfect time...

Travelling Alone

I am back in Singapore for a job interview and vacation at the same time. This is my first time to travel without a companion. I was a bit scared but at the same time excited because it's going to be an adventure.

I woke-up very early Saturday morning. My flight is at 1035 AM, and since I'm travelling alone I want to be at the airport 2 hours before my flight. I told my father (who will drop me off since BF's car is unavailable) that we should leave at 630 AM the latest to avoid morning traffic.

I seemed to have over estimated the time because we were at the airport by 7 AM. The flight was delayed about 30 minutes but we landed at Singapore on time. I don't know how the Pilot did it but I guess I should thank him for it.

Anyway, I was completely lost at Changi Airport. I don't know where to get my luggage. I had to ask the information desk which was a bit embarassing.

My aunt was already waiting for me and we had lunch as I was so hungry. There was no free food on the flight.

It was a fun experience travelling alone but I still wish I could have someone to travel with. Maybe next time...