Some weekend stories!

When I “passed” the driving lessons my super great instructor said, I already know how to drive and that there’s nothing more he could teach me. He gave me an advise though, he said I should drive constantly so that I won’t lose the adrenalin rush. If I wait around for a few more days, I’d lose my confidence and we’ll have to start all over again. This was last Friday.

So the next day I drove.

Initially I planned on having my hair done and maybe go by Ayala in the afternoon to meet with an online seller who I brought this wonderful brown dress. But mom wanted my sister and I to do the grocery shopping first so we did. I didn’t have problems going to the store and parking. After which, we went home and dropped the stuff and proceeded to the salon. Our street is a one way street and our house is the 2nd to the last house, the road is so small but I didn’t have any problems backing all the way to the corner. *So happy*

After my sister and I had our hair done. (pictures to follow) I have a “Suri Haircut” now, this you have to see! I know for a fact that I look kinda weird, almost alien like(!) but I love it. Kevs. Lolz

Today, Sunday, Ebbe invited me and the guys over for dinner ( I think he said fiesta ) so I went. For the first time, I was driving alone. This may be not a big deal to some but it is for me, I was really scared of sitting behind a wheel but all that’s slowly melting away now, I finally learned to face my fear and it feels liberating!

The best part is, I have no more problems with parking in our garage! You see, our 2-car garage is small and uphill and you have to park rear first. I’ve damaged cars by parking here before THUS adding to my less than stellar driving record in the past. I don’t know what changed, but I can safely say, I am a way better driver now.

Logging off in a while, been checking out these cheap unlocked cell phones and I’m tempted even though I have 2 phones already. They say 3rd one’s a charm! Anyway, going to Simala tomorrow and stopping for a quick dip in the beach.

Enjoy the long weekend guys! Xoxo

Mark this day ladies and gentlemen because today, August 15, 2008 I am in control of the car. I cannot explain how I managed to overcome my traumatic experiences about driving (and parking!) but after 10 hours of practicing, I realized 2 things. One is I already know how to drive, I never really forgot how to drive a stick shift even though the last time I was behind the wheel was 3 years ago and number two I don’t have to feel pressured to go very fast, I just have to take it slow, those jeepneys and taxis can honk their freakin’ horns for all I care.

Tomorrow, I resolve to drive the car - on my own - without an instructor. I can do this.

I will do this.

I have to. I have to learn. After all I’ve had over 40 hours practice! Wehehehe ^^

Let’s talk about the past and our puppy loves shall we? I got inspired to make this meme after making a post on Mitch’s question. Brought me back to a time when everything was so simple.

Players: Ozzy’s Mom | Me,Myself + 2 | Kidd Designs | Fun.Fierce.Fabulous | YOUR BLOGS

1. When was your first kiss and where?
..::.. I was 15 under the Christmas Tree ..::..

2. When was your first real relationship and how long did it last?
..::.. First official one (many unofficial one’s? ahaha) was when I turned 18 it lasted for 6 months until I caught him cheating..::..

3. What age were you allowed to date?
..::.. I was allowed to date @ 18 ..::..

4. What’s the craziest thing you did (for love) when you were a teenager?
..::.. Nothing crazy but I remember burning the phone lines for 5 hours straight! ..::..

5. How long was your longest relationship and what’s the secret?
..::.. The longest was with hubby we dated for a year before we had Joshua teehee all the others were 6 months max ..::..

6. How long did you date before you decided to settle down?
..::.. We got married two years after we got together ..::..

7. How did you know he was the ONE?
..::.. It felt right. No one was against the relationship and we were really happy ..::..

8. Now, at what age will you allow your kids(s) to date?
..::.. Nyahahaha 18!!! ..::..

9. When it comes to your kids dating, will you be a cool parent or a strict parent?
..::.. I can’t imagine being strict because I remember swearing I’d be a cool mom before, but really I think I’d be a bit strict ..::..

10. What piece of advice can you give to your child when they start dating?
..::.. Enjoy the experience, learn from it and never take it too far ..::..

you’re up next! Abie, Aggie, Apols, CC, Dez, Eds , Jody , Joy , Kathycot , Peachy , Thea and Yen

…I hate it. I tried not eating rice last night and when I woke up at 7AM earlier, my first thought was food. I was hungry. So I had lots of rice for breakfast and lunch. I mentioned that I gained some weight a few days back as our cook shamelessly mentioned while everyone was around. So naturally, I just laughed but at the back of my mind I wanted to bitch slap her. (joke!)

So the other option to losing weight is through exercising.

Seriously, we have an exercise bike here at home but I never use it. Sure for the first few days it was here I used it 30 minutes a day, but after some time, I got bored and stopped. I want something that won’t bore me! Is there any? The reason I don’t do well with exercising is because continuous and repetitive activity for long periods of time bore me. So, I don’t enjoy it.

I was thinking of hip-hop abs perhaps? I don’t know, does it even work?

I weighed 97lbs 3 weeks ago, now I am down to 92. Five (5) lbs in 3 weeks? Not bad. My goal weight is 90lbs. Then I’ll stop dieting and focus on tightening my forever flabby tummy. It’s something we mom’s have difficulty in right? And the worse part is, its so hard to lose weight in that area. I’d lose weight but that problematic area stays the same. Maybe I should just check on new & improved exercise equipments. Any tips out there for tightening the tummy area?

I appreciate some tips! Ciao! Enjoy your Monday guys!

When I was in my 5th year in college, the year was 2005; my dad bought a second car. It was not specifically for me but I was the only one besides him in the household who can drive so I was given the permission to use it. So use it - I did.

The very first parking attempt to our super small and uphill garage, I crashed the car, badly I must say that we needed to have it repaired.

On the first week of using the car, I managed to - of all places in the basement parking - park in  a low clearance space and scratched dented the roof.

I have also backed into a car that was parked. It was actually a super small scratch to an already old car. The scratch was barely visible, I would have ran away but my friends were all there with me and because I have a good heart (and because the guard saw what happened) we waited for the owner to arrive. After some talking, pleading, and a heated argument with my dad & the owner’s of the car, let’s just say that set me back about Php2,000.

Then at one point, Josh and I - got robbed (knife pointing at me in broad daylight) while getting off the car in a squatters area because it overheated (not really my fault but still….) I lost my phone and jewelry. So after that I stopped driving. What’s the point? I can always get a cab. It has been 3 years since I last driven a car, and up until J decided to work abroad, did not think I’ll drive again.

They say driving is like biking, its a skill once you’ve learned it you cannot unlearn it anymore. But did I really learn how to drive? Sure I know the basics of driving a stick gear but parking is part of driving AND that my friends, is something I really have difficulty in. Sure, our car has a comprehensive auto insurance but that’s not enough, right? I’ve even asked for quotes and latest insurance rates to make sure that I have the complete information that I need. I want to make sure that IF anything goes wrong, God forbid, I am covered.

I have a son now and I can’t afford to have an accident whatsoever. Aside from that J would not be here, meaning I cannot always rely on him. I have to do it myself this time around. But in the world where gas prices are rising faster than our salaries, I can’t help but whine, “do I have to really drive?”

Thanks Em! I needed a good Monday tag. It’s the start of the week *smile* You’re tagged too, Chat, Dez, Milet, Mhay, Mitch, Shiela & Yenny Girl

The rules:

A. List these rules on your blog.
B. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog.
C. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
You’ll have to read on for my 7 facts and see who I tagged.

{F.A.C.T.S on Vannie}

1. I don’t enjoy watching a movie as much.
2. Coffee & Fraps make me poop but I drink them anyway.
3. I am overprotective of my friends.
4. I can be a nag sometimes (dba chi?)
5. I can’t drive. (will elaborate on a post later)
6. I can’t cook.
7. ……(so what can I do?!) I can stitch, knit, sew and crochet.

Those are just little facts about me. There are more more more facts.quirky things.chars & chuvaness all over my 3 blogs if you care to search for it.

Enjoy the Monday. Start of the week, let’s all start being productive shall we people? So stop reading this and start working! ^_^