Work and Play
These last few weeks are my own series of unfortunate events. Things haven’t been going my way at all! I feel so overwhelmed with academic and extra-curricular demands. And I’m feeling incredibly overworked with too little sleep. 
I want a day of pampering and shopping! Well, as I’ve been busy, there’s lots of things to write about. *hehe*
Last August 6, 2005, hunbun and I went on a date at Power Plant. I found the most gorgeous pair of high heels at Sole & Co.! It was the only pair in my size and on sale too! 
I think the pictures do not serve it justice because they do not showcase its glittery beadwork. Afterwards, we had dinner at Kaya where hunbun gorged himself with kimchi. *lol* We also watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It was a very eccentric movie but really visually entertaining. All that chocolate looked so delicious! Although there were some parts that seemed disturbing, it was just a children’s movie on the value of family - at least that’s the lesson I got.
My Auntie Monette celebrated her birthday the next night in Phi Bar and Restaurant, Metrowalk. Oh, I wore my new shoes! 
The party served as a family reunion and was really nice. I loved the salpicao! And good thing hunbun made it as he was stuck doing a project the whole day. Too bad we didn’t get to dance though. I really miss dancing. *hehe*
CompSAt’s first general assembly was on August 12, 2005 (Friday). It started from 4:30pm all the way to 8:30pm. The title was “Ohana” with a Hawaiian theme. I actually forgot to dress up for the event but good thing the blouse I wore that day was tropical-ish. 
There were lots of actitivies prepared and it was really fun! That day was especially memorable for me because of the ‘unfortunate’ event I had. The button on my capri pants fell out. Wah! And it happened exactly before I had to roleplay in our EB presentation. I was supposedly the “new girl” of the protagonist. *lol* Thanks so much to Kris for saving the day with her safety pin! Afterwards, hunbun and I headed to Eastwood to buy the shoe he has been eyeing for quite some time. It looks so good on him!
On August 13, 2005, mommy, san-e, hunbun, and I headed to Podium to watch Bewitched. It was a typical feel good movie, happy ending and all, but still nice to watch nonetheless. Nicole Kidman looked so beautiful as Isabel Bigelow. And I’d love to have her witch powers. 
Our CS152 lab was allotted for defense time on August 16, 2005. While waiting, my blockmates and I played Jack the Killer. It was a really fun bonding session. *hehe* That night, I busied myself in making all 48 standees for Celadon Major Food Sale. But I was just informed that the date was officially moved so I have to change them all again. Anyway, the next day was The Day of Flowers.
Friday (August 19, 2005) was Quezon City Day so no classes, yay! But it wasn’t a rest day for me since my history project mates and I have to finish our research paper. Our paper is entitled “Terno: Expression of Filipina Fashion and Her Culture”. I spent the entire day from 8:30am to 1:00am with Steph and Raqi. We ate lunch at Max’s House of Fried Chicken care of Steph’s mom. It was my first time there since I’m allergic to chicken. *heh* For merienda, dinner, and midnight snacks, we were spoiled by auntie’s yummy cooking! Not to forget, much love and thanks to my hunbun for fetching me at Steph’s house at 1 in the morning.
Earlier today, hunbun and I went to Kaingin Area - tutoring less fortunate kids. It’s our first for this semester. We picked a good day to go because there were lots of Intact freshmen who taught the kids for us. We were basically on a supervise status. And I felt really good when my previous kids still recognized me. 
We ate lunch with Kaingin people at World Topps.
[EDIT on August 22, 2005: I forgot to write that I received an invitation from Globe Telecom for my OJT. Yay!]
Trinnah commented on:
August 21, 2005 at 10:05 am
Isn’t it true that Nicole couldn’t really wriggle her nose as well as the girl in the original bewitched? Then again, it wasn’t really much of a remake of the show.
I adore your shoes!
Tiff kath commented on:
August 22, 2005 at 11:17 am
Hi!! Ooh I love your new shoes! (plans to steal them
) just kidding! I can’t really do that. Hehe. I just watched CACF last night and I loved it! And I did crave for chocolates afterwards. Hehe. And about the safety pin, it reminds me so much of the skirt of SJ. When I was in grade school it happened to me often. Haha. Oh well.. College must really be stressful. I wish you all the luck! TC!! =)
Stephie commented on:
August 25, 2005 at 6:44 pm
Love your new shoes Ate Gretch! Ask lang…Paa mo ba yan? haha! Ang linis kasi eh nakakainggit!
Nyway, good luck sa college life! Wag ka magpapastress..usong uso ang dengue ngyn! Take Care! 
vivian commented on:
August 26, 2005 at 5:39 am
your shoes look FAB!
aline commented on:
August 26, 2005 at 1:26 pm
nice shoes! I want to buy black shoes too. I’ve gotten used to walking with heels now. hehe feel more feminine..
awww.. Hope you will get to relax this weekend and pamper yourself.
laine commented on:
August 27, 2005 at 3:51 pm
awww ang ganda ng sandals mo! sana ako rin meron but sumasakit paa ko sa ganyan lols/
anyway just dropping by! 
kung platforms pwede pa
kaila commented on:
August 27, 2005 at 4:47 pm
ganda ng sandals! :) aww.. ako hindi ko pa napapanood charlie and the chocolate factory!
last na napanod ko ay incredibles! haha ..
Precious commented on:
August 27, 2005 at 5:38 pm
Your shoes are pretty! x3 And black! I luff black shoes!
Ahhh … I want a day of pampering too. ;O;
Care commented on:
August 27, 2005 at 8:24 pm
cool shoes..
and yep, nstp sucks…
Marilyn commented on:
August 27, 2005 at 8:25 pm
Wow, new shoes! Ako naman gusto ko ng Chucks.
BTW, OJT sa Globe? Cool.
Lily commented on:
August 27, 2005 at 11:22 pm
Brenda commented on:
August 28, 2005 at 12:31 am
Those slippers look lovely. It is very hard to find slippers that nice in Singapore, or is it because I have very specific instructions on how I like my footwear to be?
Yikes, it will be good to keep a small “emergency” sewing kit on hand in such cases, especially before a performance or an important event!
Hazel commented on:
August 28, 2005 at 12:32 am
That pair of high heels is incredibly gorgeous on you.
I have yet to look for the perfect pair for my feet. And then I need to practice walking on them as I soon be needing it (for my prom) haha!!! Btw, your feet is sooo clean — inggit ako.. alagang-alaga mo yan noh?? 
erised commented on:
August 29, 2005 at 1:19 am
Waiii Gretch
Thos shoes are so lovely! I’ve always wanted to have a pair of black shoes.. hehe.. couldn’t find one that fits me perfectly. lol. I always end up having white shoes. haay. 
ang congrats with the OJT invitation! hehe! ^^ I wanna experience OJTs though we’re not required to have one.. Enjoy! ^^
and cute new layout pala. i love the stars!
kitty commented on:
August 29, 2005 at 8:00 am
hello gretch miss you na rin noh… and wow, I say those sandals are soo gorgeous!! I miss buying sandals, lahat ng sandals ko naiwan sa pinas gawa ng masyadong marami! and nasa office ako noon kaya ganun, but here sa work ko I don’t need high heels kasi nga sasakit paa ko, he hee.. o sya maya na lang ulit ako balik d2 aalis nako, napadaan lang…. bye byeee…. n__n
Aurus commented on:
August 29, 2005 at 3:06 pm
charlie and the chocolate factory rocks! i can’t wait for it to come out on vcd or dvd.
that’s so sweet of you guys tutoring less fortunate kids. go, you two! =]
Ak commented on:
August 30, 2005 at 1:14 am
nice shoes! :) I love hig heels..hehe
and like I said sa blog ko.. the Ooompa Loompas were freaky
rose commented on:
August 30, 2005 at 10:05 am
nice … ang sexy sa paa :)
hae anice day!!
Shari commented on:
August 31, 2005 at 10:09 am
Waaaaah I wanna watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Lucky you. Hehe anyways, I dont really go for high heels or things like that, I’m a clumsy girl. Heh. But lucky you for finding a nice pair of sandals your size, and most importantly, on sale! Yipee! Thanks for the comment. I’m glad my hun and I are surviving the tough times. Hope kayo rin ng hunbun mo :)
May commented on:
August 31, 2005 at 10:48 am
Gorgeous new shoes! I love shoe shopping.. I think I do too much of it, lol.
I saw that movie too.. It is a bit odd but good. I just found it creepy how smooth and pale their skin was, lol.
Aneesah commented on:
August 31, 2005 at 3:56 pm
Those are very lovely shoes! I’ve never (and probably will never) wear high heels, but they always look good.
Oh, you always get to see all the latest movies … I want to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
I loved the book so much, it’s awesome.
Hope you’re less stressed out already, just relax and take time off. :)
xtel commented on:
August 31, 2005 at 5:58 pm
wow nice sandals!!!
Marilyn commented on:
August 31, 2005 at 10:37 pm
Just dropping by.
vanessa commented on:
September 1, 2005 at 2:02 pm
aww the new shoes are so cute! =]
Chau commented on:
September 2, 2005 at 3:20 am
Aww… I’m sorry that things haven’t gone your way! I really do know how it feels!!! *hugs* Wow, those heels do look nice! Woah, sorry that your button fell off, but glad you got a safety pin! Wow, I don’t know anyone that carries one! Hehe. Wow, that’s a lot of time to spend on the history project!!!!! Hope you guys got a good grade on it! Ok, I have to get going, so take care!
Shari commented on:
September 2, 2005 at 8:19 am
Hey nga pala, congratz sa OJT invitation! Nax! Hehe!
Theresa commented on:
September 2, 2005 at 9:44 pm
The new shoes you bought at Power Plant looks great on your feet! xD~ lol ang yea, that’s good you had fun at the party, except without the dancing. :) Oh yea, what’s salpicao?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a good movie, in my opinion. I really liked it a lot and had fun watching it. ^.^
Tam commented on:
September 3, 2005 at 3:29 am
Ang hirap mag-aral noh? (Nagreklamo! haha).
Late girly girl yata ako..ngayon lang ako nahilig sa mga flipflops. sandals na pambabae. Pero cute yung slippers mo na may heels ha, in fairness! Mabulaklak yung strap niya