Whenever I visit the nearest shopping mall, you will most likely find me in the Ladies Wear, Shoes and Office Supplies. Heehee I'm looking for a nice button down blouse in blue, ribbon bow flats, or browsing some cute and colorful notebooks. The Home and Appliance Center is the least area that I visit. Although I appreciate modern home furniture and ergonomically designed office equipments, I rarely spend time in this section.

This week, I made an unexpected trip to the Home Section of SM Department Store. I need to purchase storage boxes for my items at the workplace. It used to be that all my things can fit my table drawer, small cabinet and shelf.

Old workplace niche - Pardon the clutter, everything is getting boxed up for the renovation

With the recent renovation at the office, my working space was downsized. I only have a narrow cabinet to accommodate all my things. I lost the useful drawer and shelves that provide easy access to my recent files. As a result, I decided to clean up last week. I was able to reduce the clutter, but I still have other documents, folders and examination papers to keep. Without the shelves, I have no choice but to store my documents inside those cheap plastic storage boxes. They don't complement the workplace atmosphere (I know) but I don't have a choice. It's the only thing that I can afford. I don't have the resources to purchase my own shelves, especially after I wrecked my credit card for this.

I was blessed with a new laptop for work. I'm thankful except for the fact that I need to purchase this gadget to gain a more stable internet access.

In the middle of the week, I visited the nearest SM during my afternoon break.  All I wanted was the most decent and cheap plastic storage box. Much to my surprise, I ended purchasing a black plastic crate. 

I wanted to purchase all the colored crates.  I wanted to stack the crates so it can function as a makeshift table for my huge printer. The largest crate in black and white costs Php 175 and after doing some Math, I decided to limit my purchase to one. I was also worried that the stacked crates might look like a storage area for dirty clothes. Heehee  

I never had plans of staying longer in the Home Section. I forgot my limited time because I was amazed with SM's improved and unique home and office collections. Here are some of items I included in my wish list. :)

This will go best with our everyday dining table. If my boss will agree, this can serve as chairs in our unconventional conference area. 

 Another set of chairs .. this time, it's so expensive!

 I love the black piece!

Reminds me of IKEA

An unique shelf for my TV, DVD player and books  inside my room. I might purchase this before the year ends. Hopefully, there will be stocks by the time I'm ready to purchase.

This could serve as a great table for my printer.

If only I can choose my office chair, I want this!

I enjoyed this rare and unlikely window shopping. Of the hours I explored the Home Section, I only ended up purchasing this.

I scored this for only Php 99. I wanted to purchase the HIS but in my mind, I know that there's no one who will be using it. :)

Have a great weekend!

PS My friends who are interested in the linky party, please leave your links in the comments section. I'm fixing the tiny bug in my site. Thank you :)

• October 06, 2013
• Beautiful Sunday

Beautiful Sunday # 76 - Wishlist from an unlikely window shopping

Whenever I visit the nearest shopping mall, you will most likely find me in the Ladies Wear, Shoes and Office Supplies. Heehee I'm looking for a nice button down blouse in blue, ribbon bow flats, or browsing some cute and colorful notebooks. The Home and Appliance Center is the least area that I visit. Although I appreciate modern home furniture and ergonomically designed office equipments, I rarely spend time in this section.

This week, I made an unexpected trip to the Home Section of SM Department Store. I need to purchase storage boxes for my items at the workplace. It used to be that all my things can fit my table drawer, small cabinet and shelf.

Old workplace niche - Pardon the clutter, everything is getting boxed up for the renovation

With the recent renovation at the office, my working space was downsized. I only have a narrow cabinet to accommodate all my things. I lost the useful drawer and shelves that provide easy access to my recent files. As a result, I decided to clean up last week. I was able to reduce the clutter, but I still have other documents, folders and examination papers to keep. Without the shelves, I have no choice but to store my documents inside those cheap plastic storage boxes. They don't complement the workplace atmosphere (I know) but I don't have a choice. It's the only thing that I can afford. I don't have the resources to purchase my own shelves, especially after I wrecked my credit card for this.

I was blessed with a new laptop for work. I'm thankful except for the fact that I need to purchase this gadget to gain a more stable internet access.

In the middle of the week, I visited the nearest SM during my afternoon break.  All I wanted was the most decent and cheap plastic storage box. Much to my surprise, I ended purchasing a black plastic crate. 

I wanted to purchase all the colored crates.  I wanted to stack the crates so it can function as a makeshift table for my huge printer. The largest crate in black and white costs Php 175 and after doing some Math, I decided to limit my purchase to one. I was also worried that the stacked crates might look like a storage area for dirty clothes. Heehee  

I never had plans of staying longer in the Home Section. I forgot my limited time because I was amazed with SM's improved and unique home and office collections. Here are some of items I included in my wish list. :)

This will go best with our everyday dining table. If my boss will agree, this can serve as chairs in our unconventional conference area. 

 Another set of chairs .. this time, it's so expensive!

 I love the black piece!

Reminds me of IKEA

An unique shelf for my TV, DVD player and books  inside my room. I might purchase this before the year ends. Hopefully, there will be stocks by the time I'm ready to purchase.

This could serve as a great table for my printer.

If only I can choose my office chair, I want this!

I enjoyed this rare and unlikely window shopping. Of the hours I explored the Home Section, I only ended up purchasing this.

I scored this for only Php 99. I wanted to purchase the HIS but in my mind, I know that there's no one who will be using it. :)

Have a great weekend!

PS My friends who are interested in the linky party, please leave your links in the comments section. I'm fixing the tiny bug in my site. Thank you :)

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This has been the most relaxed weekend I had over the past months. For the first time, I wasn't rushing my lectures for my classes. Everything was already prepared last weekend and soon enough, it will already be examinations week. Classes are finally over!

Another thing that has been plaguing me over the past months is the challenging client who has been testing me to the fullest. She gave me until Friday to finish everything. Even though it was impossible, the stupid person in me said yes. It was impossible but I made things happen! After hours of experimenting, I found a way to finish her 1,000 plus tables in one hour. Whew! A few clicks and editing, that huge thorn inside my throat was finally taken away.

After feeling overworked, I treated myself to a little break. Come Saturday, I was able to watch our school's basketball game. My former student and now colleague LT agreed to join me. Thanks LT! (And yes, thank you for supporting my bear's dream heehee. Sorry for the little private story ;)

Instead of heading home after the game, I managed to squeezed in a little shopping. :) My best stress busting activity! I scored two blouses and bought a gift for my BFF who will celebrate her birthday.

I don't have plans for Sundays but another dear friend invited me for breakfast at Rustic Mornings by Isabelo. How could I refuse? It's one of my favorite places now.

After a full meal, we headed home and I spent the entire afternoon zzzzzz Priceless! Hahaha

It's 10:44 pm as I'm typing this post. I feel so blessed and happy for this rare relaxing weekend. I'm really enjoying what I'm having now. I still have some grown up concerns but this weekend is so far the best!

• September 29, 2013
• clothes

This rare weekend

This has been the most relaxed weekend I had over the past months. For the first time, I wasn't rushing my lectures for my classes. Everything was already prepared last weekend and soon enough, it will already be examinations week. Classes are finally over!

Another thing that has been plaguing me over the past months is the challenging client who has been testing me to the fullest. She gave me until Friday to finish everything. Even though it was impossible, the stupid person in me said yes. It was impossible but I made things happen! After hours of experimenting, I found a way to finish her 1,000 plus tables in one hour. Whew! A few clicks and editing, that huge thorn inside my throat was finally taken away.

After feeling overworked, I treated myself to a little break. Come Saturday, I was able to watch our school's basketball game. My former student and now colleague LT agreed to join me. Thanks LT! (And yes, thank you for supporting my bear's dream heehee. Sorry for the little private story ;)

Instead of heading home after the game, I managed to squeezed in a little shopping. :) My best stress busting activity! I scored two blouses and bought a gift for my BFF who will celebrate her birthday.

I don't have plans for Sundays but another dear friend invited me for breakfast at Rustic Mornings by Isabelo. How could I refuse? It's one of my favorite places now.

After a full meal, we headed home and I spent the entire afternoon zzzzzz Priceless! Hahaha

It's 10:44 pm as I'm typing this post. I feel so blessed and happy for this rare relaxing weekend. I'm really enjoying what I'm having now. I still have some grown up concerns but this weekend is so far the best!

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This entry is a bit different from my usual Sunday posts. There will be no foodie or shopaholic finds this week. I felt inspired to write a recent heartwarming experience from my teaching career. Priceless moments like this does not happen everyday so I might as well document and cherish this rare story. 

During the middle of the week, some of my colleagues in teaching informed me of my students' failure to report to their respective research adviser and defense panelists. It appeared to me that my dear college kids are stricken by their hardest habit to break, laziness. I felt disappointed, annoyed and partly liable.  

When the class started, I called them individually to verify the progress of their paper. While each kid has his own reason for non-compliance, one student stood out and captured my attention.

Student A told me how proud she is of her paper.  The exact words Student A rendered was, nagagandahan kaya ako sa gawa ko. Nakakaproud kaya. (I felt more than contented with my work. I feel proud of my paper.)  She may sound boastful and conceited, but the teacher in me saw a different picture. She gave me that rare happiness and fulfillment.

Whenever I teach Business Plan Writing, I hear all the complaints and grievances from my students. The subject's bulk of workload made them hate the subject and their teacher. Little do they know, I feel equally tired and frustrated whenever they cannot deliver the required outputs.

Of the few years I taught the subject, most of my students already feel contented beating the deadline and receiving a passing mark. I seldom encounter students who feel seriously proud of their work. When my student expressed appreciation over her own work, it felt as if I was the one appreciated. If only I can claim all her appreciation, I will wholeheartedly embrace everything.  I never imagined how those simple words can alleviate all the exhaustion I endured from painstakingly editing their papers. Twenty-nine papers to edit every week?!? I survived with a silent and hidden medal in my heart.

• September 29, 2013
• Beautiful Sunday

Beautiful Sunday # 75 - The teacher receives her own medal

This entry is a bit different from my usual Sunday posts. There will be no foodie or shopaholic finds this week. I felt inspired to write a recent heartwarming experience from my teaching career. Priceless moments like this does not happen everyday so I might as well document and cherish this rare story. 

During the middle of the week, some of my colleagues in teaching informed me of my students' failure to report to their respective research adviser and defense panelists. It appeared to me that my dear college kids are stricken by their hardest habit to break, laziness. I felt disappointed, annoyed and partly liable.  

When the class started, I called them individually to verify the progress of their paper. While each kid has his own reason for non-compliance, one student stood out and captured my attention.

Student A told me how proud she is of her paper.  The exact words Student A rendered was, nagagandahan kaya ako sa gawa ko. Nakakaproud kaya. (I felt more than contented with my work. I feel proud of my paper.)  She may sound boastful and conceited, but the teacher in me saw a different picture. She gave me that rare happiness and fulfillment.

Whenever I teach Business Plan Writing, I hear all the complaints and grievances from my students. The subject's bulk of workload made them hate the subject and their teacher. Little do they know, I feel equally tired and frustrated whenever they cannot deliver the required outputs.

Of the few years I taught the subject, most of my students already feel contented beating the deadline and receiving a passing mark. I seldom encounter students who feel seriously proud of their work. When my student expressed appreciation over her own work, it felt as if I was the one appreciated. If only I can claim all her appreciation, I will wholeheartedly embrace everything.  I never imagined how those simple words can alleviate all the exhaustion I endured from painstakingly editing their papers. Twenty-nine papers to edit every week?!? I survived with a silent and hidden medal in my heart.

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I would like to believe that I'm lucky with blog giveaways this year. As of date, I've won prizes from two separate giveaways. Yay! The recent prize I'm about to receive is a set of crafty items from Leah of The Bright Spot. Thanks Lea!

I particularly won sets of washi tapes in different designs.

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I've been so interested with washi tapes for the longest time. I first encountered washi tapes from another blog friend, Janelle. I haven't seen one among the local bookstores and craft shops within my reach. Hence, my interest over washi tapes remained as it is. Now that I have the opportunity to finally use washi tapes, I felt so excited. :) I ended up searching for unique crafty ideas in Pinterest.

Here are some of my favorite washi tape crafts. 

Very common is the colorful shades of washi tapes paired with the plain craft paper 

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The paper doily combined with washi tapes and paper twine is another great idea.

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 My only problem now is where to purchase cheap craft papers. Any idea among my Filipino blog friends?

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Instead of the traditional red Chinese envelopes,  I might opt for this.

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How unique is this! Pages from an old notebook or logbook used as a gift wrapping material.

There are more crafty ideas from washi tapes. In fact I found a blog dedicated to washi tape projects here.  But so far, these are the works that impressed me and can be accomplished by my limited artsy skills :)

PS All photos used in this post are not owned by the author. Sources are linked accordingly.

• September 24, 2013
• craft

Washi Tape Projects

I would like to believe that I'm lucky with blog giveaways this year. As of date, I've won prizes from two separate giveaways. Yay! The recent prize I'm about to receive is a set of crafty items from Leah of The Bright Spot. Thanks Lea!

I particularly won sets of washi tapes in different designs.

source

I've been so interested with washi tapes for the longest time. I first encountered washi tapes from another blog friend, Janelle. I haven't seen one among the local bookstores and craft shops within my reach. Hence, my interest over washi tapes remained as it is. Now that I have the opportunity to finally use washi tapes, I felt so excited. :) I ended up searching for unique crafty ideas in Pinterest.

Here are some of my favorite washi tape crafts. 

Very common is the colorful shades of washi tapes paired with the plain craft paper 

source

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source

The paper doily combined with washi tapes and paper twine is another great idea.

source

 

 My only problem now is where to purchase cheap craft papers. Any idea among my Filipino blog friends?

source

Instead of the traditional red Chinese envelopes,  I might opt for this.

source

How unique is this! Pages from an old notebook or logbook used as a gift wrapping material.

There are more crafty ideas from washi tapes. In fact I found a blog dedicated to washi tape projects here.  But so far, these are the works that impressed me and can be accomplished by my limited artsy skills :)

PS All photos used in this post are not owned by the author. Sources are linked accordingly.

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This is something money can never buy.

Dear College Kiddies,

Thank you for making me feel that I have done something good in my life :) 

Good vibes! Hoping for a great week ahead.

• September 22, 2013
• life

Priceless

This is something money can never buy.

Dear College Kiddies,

Thank you for making me feel that I have done something good in my life :) 

Good vibes! Hoping for a great week ahead.

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Whenever a favorite book is translated to a movie, count me as one of the excited spectators. 

I recently discovered that two great literary pieces are making it to the big screen. Yay!

Bookaholics, can you guess which book? 

John Green's The Fault in our Stars is going to be a movie!!! 

 John Green with Hazel and Augustus!

Fans of John Green, how can you get more excited than this?!

Setting aside my excitement, part of me is wishing that John Green and the producers will donate part of the movie's proceeds to institutions that support cancer patients around the world.

Even though The Book Thief didn't impress me well, I will not disregard the fact that it was well written and deserves all the acclamations.

Words will inspire her...

Courage will guide her...

Hope will define her...

I wouldn't mind waiting. But dear producers, please don't make the wait too long. :)

• September 22, 2013
• books

From print to screen - I can't wait!

Whenever a favorite book is translated to a movie, count me as one of the excited spectators. 

I recently discovered that two great literary pieces are making it to the big screen. Yay!

Bookaholics, can you guess which book? 

John Green's The Fault in our Stars is going to be a movie!!! 

 John Green with Hazel and Augustus!

Fans of John Green, how can you get more excited than this?!

Setting aside my excitement, part of me is wishing that John Green and the producers will donate part of the movie's proceeds to institutions that support cancer patients around the world.

Even though The Book Thief didn't impress me well, I will not disregard the fact that it was well written and deserves all the acclamations.

Words will inspire her...

Courage will guide her...

Hope will define her...

I wouldn't mind waiting. But dear producers, please don't make the wait too long. :)

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My blog is a shouting evidence of how much I love food. Unfortunately, my love for food is limited to eating. :) I appreciate food but I was never blessed with the patience and talent for cooking. My cooking skills is limited to sauteing and following the easy instructions provided by ready-to-cook grocery meals. While these meals provide the immediate convenience, most of these goods are unhealthy and almost tasteless.

Bounty Fresh is one of the few companies that aim to address this unanswered need. Bounty Fresh recognizes that people don't just need to eat. The active and busy lifestyle of the populace demands both healthy and delicious meals. 

Having been recognized as the first Philippine company to win the 2009 Best Poultry and Livestock Company of the Asian Livestock Industry, the company lives to its claim of providing delicious and top quality chicken products. 

Bounty Fresh's recent offering is the Top Torikatsu. 

Top Torikatsu is intended for everyone who appreciate great-tasting chicken dishes, but lack the time and know how to prepare meals. Based on the ever-popular Japanese breaded chicken cutlet dish, Top Torikatsu is made from the choicest, 100% chicken breasts and is coated with crispy breadcrumbs for that extra crunch and texture. But what makes Top Torikatsu distinct is that it comes in two flavors – Classic and Cheese & Chives. The Classic variant is filled with delectable mayonnaise, while the Cheese & Chives variant oozes with savory cream cheese and chives bits. And most important of all, it’s easy to cook; just fry it for three minutes.   

Easy to cook and delicious meals, both are addressed by Bounty Fresh's Top Torikatsu. Even the least talented cook can impress anyone with the Top Torikatsu. Proof to this? Watch this :)



For more information about Bounty Fresh's Top Torikatsu visit their
Facebook Page
Instagram
YouTube

This is a sponsored post.

• September 22, 2013

Bounty Fresh's Top Torikatsu : The new-generation quick gourmet ulam

My blog is a shouting evidence of how much I love food. Unfortunately, my love for food is limited to eating. :) I appreciate food but I was never blessed with the patience and talent for cooking. My cooking skills is limited to sauteing and following the easy instructions provided by ready-to-cook grocery meals. While these meals provide the immediate convenience, most of these goods are unhealthy and almost tasteless.

Bounty Fresh is one of the few companies that aim to address this unanswered need. Bounty Fresh recognizes that people don't just need to eat. The active and busy lifestyle of the populace demands both healthy and delicious meals. 

Having been recognized as the first Philippine company to win the 2009 Best Poultry and Livestock Company of the Asian Livestock Industry, the company lives to its claim of providing delicious and top quality chicken products. 

Bounty Fresh's recent offering is the Top Torikatsu. 

Top Torikatsu is intended for everyone who appreciate great-tasting chicken dishes, but lack the time and know how to prepare meals. Based on the ever-popular Japanese breaded chicken cutlet dish, Top Torikatsu is made from the choicest, 100% chicken breasts and is coated with crispy breadcrumbs for that extra crunch and texture. But what makes Top Torikatsu distinct is that it comes in two flavors – Classic and Cheese & Chives. The Classic variant is filled with delectable mayonnaise, while the Cheese & Chives variant oozes with savory cream cheese and chives bits. And most important of all, it’s easy to cook; just fry it for three minutes.   

Easy to cook and delicious meals, both are addressed by Bounty Fresh's Top Torikatsu. Even the least talented cook can impress anyone with the Top Torikatsu. Proof to this? Watch this :)



For more information about Bounty Fresh's Top Torikatsu visit their
Facebook Page
Instagram
YouTube

This is a sponsored post.

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