Day 22 - All in a day's work

What a great weather, cloudy but no sign of rain huh? The usual morning routine. I had an early walk going to the office, stopped by at 7/11 to buy milk tea which I am liking for now. For now.

• I was 15-min early again when I timed-in so I popped open my laptop and checked current BBC news. Still the same terrible news. 
• Moving on, I read and replied to my emails while savoring my hot milk tea. Glad that it's the middle of the week. Like really? what happened to my Monday?! 
• 8:30AM-I called 2 Jr. staffs for some confidential memo. Sorry I'm not sorry. Tardiness. Someone has to do the dirty work.
• 10AM-  checked on my new staff under training. I think they're going along just fine!
• 10:30AM - I come a crossed with my boss and we have a quick lobby meeting. Talking about balance of the year. Today's got to be better, please!
• 12:15 - I remembered to eat lunch. Good thing Alicia stopped by my room and asked me for lunch. I ate with them at the pantry together with Mier who just got out of the hospital because of cholesterol complications. Mental note: Prepare running shoes and stay away from fatty foods.
• 12:45 - Checked my Viber during breaktime for some unfinished business chatting with Ishy, Ath and Ynna. Daryl skyped me too and we talked about our planned vacation. For a moment, I was being dreamy and hope the days will drag fast to our vacation.
• Afternoon came too swiftly as I finished checking hitrates summary and making calls to clients and just like that I call it a day! 
• 7:00 PM - I feel so productive today. hehe. Homebound now! Toodles!

Sometimes, I feel the same.

Love,

itsmelory (^.^)

Day 21-Happy thoughts

I remembered my 5 year old self, careless, dirty, silly, carefree but happy! Simple treats like candy, pandesal with cheese, Yakult, christmas gifts, new school bag or shoes makes me the happiest person in the world! It's so true that when you're young, you can't wait to grow up. As an adult, you wish you can go back to being a child again.

Growing up..

Makes you realize that its not really those empty frills that can make you sincerely happy. Being away from home and living on my own makes me look back about those simple joys I took for granted. Like nothing gives me more joy than going home to my Mamita's cooking or when she would sew my dress (while complaining a lot), comb my hair until I fall asleep, clean my ears, getting a back massage (yes I'm spoiled, joke), or being able to celebrate Christmas with family, the hilarious-exchange-gift-tradition, amusing parlor games, sleeping side by side with my sisters and trying hard to sneak out silently the following morning so the last one should arrange the used beddings (usually Cutie, she can't complain being the youngest!). It's that kind of simple happiness that amounts to nothing in this world!

As a career person, happiness is being productive! Completing reports on time, and getting commendation from your boss' boss. Being able to sleep for a longer time on a gloomy Saturday morning and getting up to a hearty breakfast.

Happiness..

Is indeed found in small things! I am grateful for all the simple things that's keeping my memory bank and heart full. So while I hang in here until December for my most awaited vacay, these faces (I keep on my phone) makes me utterly happy.

Happiness 

is a mental or emotional state

of well being characterized 

by positive or pleasant emotions 

ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Cheers,

itsmelory(^.^)

Day 20 - Marzylorie

Web log or what we simply know as a blog is a discussion or informal site which functions as a personal online diary, and (to some) more of an online brand advertising. When I decided to join other bloggers or feelingerang-blogger (like in my case) who have so many thoughts and buzz running in their head. I intend it as something personal, —a good place I can practically pour my heart’s out!

Trying something new..

Naming my blog was nothing sort of serious, I initially came up with bloglove or blogloving. But I decided with my shortened namesake. Simple, short, proud and pouty, very ME. After all this is my personal online diary. My happy place. I enjoy my freedom writing, sharing my thoughts, travels and whatever mental irks. So yeah, if you if can't take it. Just leave, okay?



itsmelory(^.^)

P.S. Happy 1st of September. Is it too early to say Merry Christmas? =)

Day 19 - Lee's day

Oh-ghost be gone now. What a nice day to wake up to the smell of coffee courtesy by Cutie dear. I can only wish I can sleep a little longer but I have to get up because Daryl's picking me up so we can fetch her little sister at the airport. Hello weekend, and still with my blue blanket around me and a half-filled cup of coffee, I managed to make this entry for the last day of August (at least before August is gone.)

Celebrating...

Our baby Lee's 7th birthday. It was a happy day with her classmates, friends, lola's and family where everyone gathered to wish her a happy birthday. I can remember being emotional..it's just that she's growing up quickly or is it me growing old already? We had her Hello Kitty party arranged already saving my sister from all the planning. My ate Fritz wanted a simple birthday treat so instead of throwing out some party which we are too willing to give being our first pamangkin we had an intimate party with all her favorite people and her favorite character.

with Ate Vaney

And the party continues..

After her Hello Kitty themed party which I can say everybody had a good time. We arranged another BBQ, hotdog, cake's & sweets party at home for neighbors and Lee's playmates who didn't make it at her venue. We also had on-spot games and her Ninang Ces surprised her with some really gorgeous cake. 

Hello Kitty Castle Cake courtesy of Ninang Ces =)

I bet she'll always remember her milestone year being 7th!

That's me & my equally gorgeous ate.. :)

Much love,

itsmelory (^.^)

Day 18-Comfort Foods

Foods are like music, it feeds my stomach, literally.We are Pinoys with taste buds that enjoys kwek-kwek, balut, mani, sweet corn, dumplings and all sorts of street foods to pasta and chicken, adobo, curry, lechon and many more. What I learned from my friends Marky and Berty is that no amount of stress, problems, or even a bad day can't be straighten out over some hot, satisfying good meal. I remember most of our heart-to-heart talk involves food and well, some iced cold beer to top it. So those days, like today, I turn to my comfort food.  

My comfort foods to live by

Chicken pork adobo  
That tangy, sweet sauce over hot rice. No diet day na naman.

One of the rare times I would like to eat this, esp. the  kinilaw version and it's even better if  paired with soda. Makes me think I'm home!


Paksiw or pinamalhan. 
Simple local staple simmered in vinegar and soy sauce best with tomatoes and some chillies. Usually paired with sinangag and coffee. Mamita would cook me this whenever we're home.  

Maaga pa ba, sya kasi Lechon (pun with Late yun)
So nice and naughty cholesterol but can't help it, pair with soda? Perfect. 

Happiness,

itsmelory (^.^)

Day 17- Crush and Burn

Talking about crushes..I could honestly name a lot ha!  Don't you just admire one's eyes, hair, nails, teeth, how they look when dressed up etc. Nothing serious of that kind, I like people with admirable physical features, duh like I am human. But I am the kind with short-interest-span or whatever you call it because I get bored so easily, I might change my list quite fast anytime soon. hahaha! But for now here's my pick! 

Crushes be like..

Dear Ken shin, I can't wait until September for the 2nd part of Kyoto Inferno.


Just J for Jericho, my high school crush. I cannot. 

Doo min-joo ssi. *Sigh. I really have penchant for smart looking guy in suit.
I was an LMH fan but after that MLFAS I have my eyes on you.

Such a sweet, adorable face.

I can't get away from Crown Prince Lee Yeong played by Park Bo Gum :)
His eyes, and smile, and not to mention his perfect smile, Bo Gum, saranghaeeee..

Crushing everyday,
itsmelory (^.^)

Day 16-Family Affair

The love of a family is life's greatest blessings. I am so grateful beyond words for my incredibly-sometimes-annoying but lovable family. Since most of us have jobs to keep away from our dear parents, it's only during holidays that we can get together and well, have photos together. My folks are not used to picture2x thing, not even used to showing emotions, but we know they love and care for us. Here are few photos we managed to snap which are my really favorites! 

Happiness,

itsmelory(^.^)