Shop-Til-Ya-Drop.

If I were given a chance for a shop-til-ya-drop experience, I will fill my shopping carts with these:

1. A camera. I’ve been meaning to buy a new camera, not just a point and shoot but a Digital SLR. Canon EOS 400D is out of the picture since it is way beyond my budget although it would really be nice to have it. I’ll probably get the Canon Powershot S3IS, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 or the Fujifilm Finepix S9600.
2. Nintendo Wii Console
3. An extra battery for my laptop
4. A Wacom tablet for my digital scrapbooking needs
5. Nice pairs of jeans
6. Summer Beach Dresses
7. Mango tops
8. Classic Bermuda shorts
9. A brand new laserjet printer for my layouts
10. A portable basketball hoop set for hubby

Things seem all set but the only thing lacking right now is some moolah powers. Perhaps, I still have to wait for several pay days and bonuses before I can checkout all these stuffs.
Actually, I just got a little excited when I stumbled upon this UK shopping search engine; thus, I came up with a shopping wish list. This cool shopping search engine uses a proprietary crawl technology to aggregate merchant offers. Already available in France, UK, Spain, and Italy, Twenga is still in its beta version but it nevertheless, offers a fun shopping experience. It offers wide array of selections: computers, furniture, household appliances, sports, jewelries, gadgets, cars and motorbikes, fashion apparels and a whole lot more at best and lowest prices guaranteed. It also has instant price alerts - discounts, promotions, reductions, clearance and private sales, and limited-time offers from among Twenga’s about 2500 merchants.

So the next time you go shopping, try out Twenga..the next generation shopping search engine. Search by product, brand, or just browse their catalog and you might just find an irresistible great deal.

Back Again.

I finally reported for duty today after four days of sickly break. As soon as I stepped near my workstation, I almost retreated and backed out from working again. There were heaps and piles of invoices and AP vouchers waiting for me on top of my desk. But reality sank so I relaxingly started my routines. One at a time. Keeping “stress” aside. Of course, I do remember and must live by my doctor’s reminder: MANAGE STRESS APPROPRIATELY. And that’s what I did on my first day back at work. I did extend a bit but hubby and I nevertheless, went home early.

My Dream Chandelier.

I’ve always been fascinated with sparkling crystal chandeliers. But since our house doesn’t have high ceilings and wide interiors, perhaps, I will just keep dreaming for my ideal chandelier for the mean time. When hubby and I get to build our own dream house, I will make sure that we’ll be having this hanging on our living room.

Simply gorgeous, isn’t it? Actually, this is sold at Dlegne.com and is offered at the lowest possible and imaginable price directly to their buyers. No outrageous markups unlike those offered by luxury lighting stores. Modern styling, exquisite hand polished crystals, state-of-the-art design, superb artistry and more..that’s what Dlegne offers for your chandelier needs.

Tagged!

I've been tagged by Andrea! (Just a backgrounder: Andrea & Ramil were my husband’s classmates way back elementary years. I met Andrea online through the Weddingsatwork e-groups at the time when we were engaged with our own wedding preparations and incidentally, we have the same 12.17.05 wedding date.)

Four jobs I've had
1. bank teller
2. accounts payable associate
3. cash officer
4. purchasing associate

Four movies I have watched over and over
1. Con Air
2. Titanic
3. Pearl Harbor
4. Armageddon

Four places I have lived in
1. Cauayan, Isabela
2. Sampaloc, Manila
3. Olympia, Makati City
4. Frisco, Quezon City

Four TV shows I like to watch
1. Amazing Race
2. Pinoy Big Brother
3. Game Ka Na Ba (because of Edu..he’s so funny)
4. TV Patrol News

Four places I have been on vacation
1. Boracay
2. Puerto Galera
3. Baguio
4. Isabela

Four of my favorite foods
1. KFC
2. Oil & Garlic Special Pasta at Aveneto
3. Seafoods at Dampa/Seaside
4. Tukneneng & Kwek-kwek (hehe!)

Four places I would rather be right now
1. Baguio
2. Hong Kong
3. Bora
4. US

Four people who will answer this meme
1. Lei
2. Dianne
3. Wella
4. Litzie

..And I Was Knocked-Out.

I blogged last weekend how Manny Pacquiao finished a bout with a TKO.

Ironically, I experienced my own dose of TKO these past few days. Thus, I was MIA (missing in action) this week. It all started with some abdominal pain and found out that my UTI has recurred again for the nth time. I had my daily check-ups and series of tests at Patient First last Monday to Wednesday. They had me undergo Ultrasound and thank God my kidneys, gall bladder and all those organs are just normal. The urinalysis results yielded the answer that I indeed have a bad case of UTI causing the abdominal pain.

I know I’m also partly to be blamed here. I’ve worked and abused my body these past weeks by working long and late OTs at work. My body has definitely taken its toll on me. I developed fever on Wednesday night and continued until I woke up on Thursday morning. I texted my bosses that I won’t be able to report for work for me to rest the whole day.

Friday morning, I woke up without a fever anymore but still felt weak and sluggish so I decided to extend my sick leave. A few hours later, my agony started again as I just puked whatever I drank or ate. I experienced terrible headaches whenever I lie down or just sit. I felt so weak and unable to move.

Worrying of dehydration and some other things, hubby and I rushed to Makati Medical Center last night. After enduring a couple of needle pricks for some meds injection and blood collection and after undergoing urinalysis routine, the doctor informed me that I was having gastritis due to the antibiotics I’m taking in for my UTI. Gastritis is an irritation of the stomach often caused by medications, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, spicy or acidic food, skipping of meals and emotional stress. He gave me several meds to counteract hyperacidity as well as neutralize the antibiotics to prevent myself from vomiting. Further, I was reminded to avoid soft drinks, alcohol, acidic fruit juices, spicy foods, chocolates, coffee, tea, milk, and milk products; not to skip meals; and manage stress appropriately. With that, I guess I have to strictly watch my diet in the next few days and of course, do away with working late at work for the mean time.

I’m feeling better today and hopefully, this will already lead to a full and even faster recovery.