My First Day Funk

Hi!!!! I'm so happy because I started working again. Today was my first day in training and I am really happy that I have joined HSBC. The company is superb! The building itself was great, the amenities they have for their employees is really nice like the gym with instructors 24/7, Diner (cafetria) really looked like a food court of a mall because of it's great interiors and a bunch of concesionaires, there are quiet rooms where you can sleep and ofcourse the never ending complimentary coffee and juice in each and every corner of the building. I already had a set of my freebies, shirt, notebooks, pens and my spill proof mug. I think that I will really love working here and maybe I will spend my next several years with the company. People are full of fun and great. Really I love it!

It's Been A long Time

Hi peeps! I've been very busy for the past few weeks which prevented me from writing in this personal space. I tried to keep myself busy while waiting for my first day at work which will be on December 1, 2008. so it means that I will join the Philippine work force again and contribute to the growth of Philippine Economy. I just hope that my taxes are going to the right places at the right time. :) I am thinking of my holiday presents for my family and friends and I am starting to get confused as to which gift would fit the other, but I still have lots of time to do the worrying so I let that thought rest for a moment. I had so much time reading the"Twilight" series by Stephanie Meyer and the movie will premiere on Novemeber 21, 2008. I am not sure if this is a worldwide premiere. I have read part 1, Twilight and the 2nd part, New Moon. The story is very interesting not to mention the off beat love affair of a human with a vampire. I did enjoy reading it because of the plot and the way Meyer described each character. I really can't wait to get hold of the 3rd part, Eclipse. Hopefully I will be able to finish the whole series before December 1. After pondering the immortal story of Bella and Edward in Meyer's book, I have focused my energy in finding the right age defying cream. Hahahaha....yes I am doing mini research as to which cream will really help me defy my age. But mind you I really don't look 30, I just want to be prepared with this anti ageing stuff. I initially settled for Pond's line. Can't really see the results yet since I've used the product for almost a week. What else.....hmmmm......to be honest I am excited to work na as in super!!! Pero I have to enjoy the vacation first, since it's the holiday season dito sa Pinas. I am also engaged in watchin "I love Betty La Fea" super funny and yes nakakakilig din in a way. I really find this one entertaining kse Betty here is not the typical underdog. She may be at first pero she became so empowered and I really like the message it sent across. People have a misconception that when you're not physically gifted they can easily step on you or bully you around. But we have to remember that they are humans and they have emotions, intelligence and talents as well which can be even superior than people who are physically attractive. We should always look for other ways to appreciated all human beings aside from physical attributes. So this really gives hope and could be a wake up call for the cruel people of our society. My friends knows that I can really be so rude to people who looks disastrous at times but before we really say anything lets do a rain check on ourselves if we really have the right to scrutinize them, all we know they may be more rightful in scrutinizing you and me first.

I Think I'm In Love....

I think I'm in love, I think I'm in love with you.....

Well falling in love don't happen everyday to anyone right!?! I think I am, I have the tell tale signs of being in love again. Whew, honestly I thought nakalimutan ko na yung feeling. Pero it is really true na pag in love ka you will just know. Aside from the sleepless nights, kse actually puyatan pag sya yung kausap mo kse well yun yung convenient time for both of us to talk. And there is this feeling of connection as in connected kami talaga.....basta we are connected in many ways. I've known him for quite sometime though we never had the chance to be together all the time since of our different schedules. Whenever I talk to him kse ang tagal ko talaga maka-recover. As in para akong lasing, drunk and addicted to him. Saka what's nice about him is that we have the same interests and I also like what he is doing. I just love the feeling, I feel so elated kse. I'm in love!!!

A Love Letter

A year ago I have met someone who showed and taught me to love again. I never though that it was possible after all the heartaches and troubles I had. I must admit that what happend to us was all my fault. I was scared to let the feelings show, I never had the courage to let the world know that I was falling inlove with someone. Yet this soul was ready for anything, I know he was willing to do anything for me but I was too coward to make things work for us. Now, each day that I live, I live in regret. I know that he was the one for me. I know that he will make things work for the both of us. I am willing to search the world for him. I want him back. I miss him so badly. Up to this time I am praying that he will forgive and give me another chance on things. Hopefully one day I will see him and give me the chance I am wishing for.

Pasta in Red Sauce

This pasta recipe is pretty easy to make not to mention that it is also friendly on the budget.

Ingredients:

Penne Pasta (500g)

Tomato Sauce (1kg)

Ground Meat - pork, chicken or beef (1/2 kg)

Onion

Garlic

Sugar

Salt

Olive Oil

Butter

Grated Cheese (1 block)

Beef Cubes/Stock

Procedure:

Boil the pasta for at least 13 mins. or until cooked and drain.

In a large pan add 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil with 3 tablespoons of butter.

Saute garlic, onions and add the meat. Cook the meat well.

Add the tomato sauce and slowly add all the seasonings including the beef cube/stock.

Add cheese on the sauce.

Combine the pasta with the red sauce.

Served immediately.

Random Thoughts

Since I have all the time in the world to think, I am thinking about a lot of things. Naisip ko na about my career, what I will do over the Christmas Holidays, this coming holloween, to all the people I really never liked and a lot more. I know people are starting to ask, why I left my recent job. Do you really like to know!?! I made a mistake ok!?! Mistake of choosing the company to work with. I was a misfit, people who closely worked with me thru the years would know what I mean. I am used to working in very neat, clean and private workstations. I don't share workstations with anyone including my passwords. It was a nightmare a disaster for me and not to mention some personalities I have worked with. I would like to put a close to that episode in my life. So for people who asks me, I hope my answer is sufficient enough to stop all your "haka-hakas". I also thought of the guy who swept me off my feet. It's more than a year now when I bumped into him. I still like him though I don't know where he is right now but hopefully we will be "reunited" again. And ofcourse naiisip ko pa din yung mga people na I never liked. It's funny I should not be thinking of them kse nga di ko sila gusto diba!?! Pero sometimes they do catch my attention still. All I can say about them is "dream on". Dream On na magustuhan ko at maintindihan ko sila. If I don't like someone I just don't pay attention to anything they do. Yes, I am antipatika to them as well. Pero it rarely happens that I hate or dislike someone for no major reason at all. So people who cross paths with me....be ware. I may be silent, but silent water runs deep. HAHAHAHA! Now I am scaring people here. I am also looking forward to my new job. Hopefully this job will be better than the other. I am smarter this time, I don't want to end up frustrated and sad again. What else can I say, not so much tonight until next time.

What I did Today

Hi People! I am back and weekend was over. It was a worry free weekend for me. Monday is usually my laziest day of the week. I am not a Monday person, actually who is!?! I woke up pretty late, around 9:30 am. I had breakfast of sinangag, adobo flakes, bacon and hotdogs. I never had heavy breakfast for quite sometime. It was also a good time to catch up with the people at home. After breakfast, I brought my nephew to school and did some errands. It took an hour or so before I reached home. I cooked lunch today pasta in red sauce. Good thing I still know how to cook. Hahahaha! I slept the whole afternoon and after waking up I watched the television. I watched Bugoy in Deal or No Deal. I was able to catch Betty La Fea (Philippine Version) it was indeed a funny show. I decided to sit down in my PC and write this blog. Now I really don't know what to say. I am a bit sleepy but the night is still young.

Rendevous

After quitting my job I decided to have some time to go around the metropolis. I used to frequent this place several years ago when I was taking my graduate studies. I love this place because of the relax and laid back ambience that it gives it usual patrons. I went and visited Rockwell Center and ofcourse the Powerplant Mall. I had my caffeine fix in my fave Starbucks branch in the area. I remember the days when I sit down and read my books preparing for my class. It was one of my fave hang outs when I was a student then. I loved the weather that day it was drizzling and it was really a great time to have my fave cup. After several hours of lazing around I finally decided to stroll around. I visited the Chapel of the Sacred Heart on the last floor of the mall. The chapel is well maintained and really you can pray you will forget that you're inside a mall. I went to my favorite book shop which is Fully Booked. I browsed around for the latest reads and unfortunately my mom won't allow me to purchase another book since I have some eye problems which might irritate my eyes the more. We went to the usual posh shops and look at the latest trends. Though I never had the luxury to shop since I am still in between jobs. HAHAHAHAHA! I ended my trip by having lunch.

Christmas All Year Round

There is a place called Casa Santa. It is located in Antipolo City. I have some pics to share when me and my nephew visited the place last year.

Beef Caldereta

For my friends who loves my cooking.....

Beef (Kaldereta Cut from any grocery or meat shop)
Onions
Garlic
Liver Spread
Tomato Sauce
Sugar
Patis
Siling Labuyo
Cooking Oil

1. Simmer the meat until tender.

2. In a pan, saute garlic, onions, siling labuyo then add the meat. Add tomato sauce and potatoes. Let it simmer until potatoes are tender. You may add red or green bell pepers.

3. Season the stew by adding sugar and patis to taste.

4. Add the liver spread then mix well.

Some Things You Need to Know About Me....

Some people who barely knows me thinks that I am a complex and high maintenance person. Actually I am not. I may say that I have good taste in some things but basically I am practical. I will list down the things that I patronize may it be on the things that I eat, wear or simply go to. One thing to remember about me is I don't wear immitations or faux. I'd rather wear unbranded pieces which is nice and funky. Here is the run down......

Food
1. I am a junk food lover. I love Frito Lays and Kettle Chips.
2. Pizza Patron - Yellow Cab, Shakey's Thin Crust and Pasto
3. Fast Food Frenzy - Mc Donald's, Jollibee and Burger King
4. Hotdogs / Sausages- Bangers in Power Plant
5. Cakes and Pastries - Sugar House
6. Fried Chicken - Chicken Joy, Max's and Aristocrat's Chicken Honey
7. Best Buffet - Circles in Shangrila Makati
8. Alcohol Fix - Super Dry, Smirnoff Ice, Vodka Ice and Tequila
9. Ice Cream - FIC
10. Coffee - Starbucks Macchiato and Vanilla Coffee of Vanilla Bean and Tea leaf

Gadgets
1. Cellphone - Samsung
2. MP3 - Ipod Nano Classic
3. Personal Computer... Generic of course!!!

Things I wear
Shoes - Nine West, Aerosoles, Aldo or anything that is comfy
Bags - I am not particular with bags....hehehehe
Watch - Fossils, Casio and Philip Stein
Clothes - Anything but my fave brands.. Top Shop, Dorothy Perkins, GAP, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Ralph Lauren and Debenhams
Make up - The Face Shop, Clinique and Shu Uemura
Cologne/Fragrances - Eclat, Perry Ellis 360 and Bath and Body Works Cologne
Accesories - I rarely wear blings, but I wear traditional pieces of jewelry

Now I am not so complicated after all.....I am pretty normal and I am not an expensive gal after all.

Rainy Days Are Over.....

Hello to all my friends! Finally, I had the luxury of writing my own blog. I know that most of my friends are really looking forward to this thingie since I had limited time communicating with them for the last 3 mos. People who are extremely close to me knew what happend. Stop all the gushing guys, I was never pregnant or caught a deadly disease ok!?! It has something to do with my short lived "career". But the hell, who cares!?! I am back to my normal state. Normal state = GLEEFUL ANNESKIE!!! I must admit I am back to my shopping escapades, mall tours, food adventure and human "critique". It's really fun to be me again. No more negativity and sulking. Yes, I finally realized that I am too great to be the bluey Anne. :) I will try my best to keep you guys updated with the things I am doing. Always smile and be happy till next time......