couch potatoes.

Snagged this from Jane of Mommyhood and Me.

1. what are your favorite TV programs? how long have you been watching them? CSI Series. Started watching the show from CSI:Vegas way back three years ago.

2. what’s your favorite snack while watching tv? Chocolates (M&M) and potato chips (lay's/pringles)

3. who’s your tv crush? Wentworth Miller from Prison Break. Really hot!!

4. where’s your favorite place to watch tv? Bedroom.

5. name a tv show you wish would go off the air. Honestly, Kim Sam Soon of GMA-7. I saw it once and felt bad for Regine. Really bad material for her.

6. name a tv show that is no longer on the air, but you really wish they would bring back. Sex and the City.

7. have you ever purchased any tv program collectables? NO. But, I might consider especially if it is made of safe and planet-friendly materials. Probably purchase eco friendly gifts for my family and friends this coming holiday season. Ain't that a better way to show how much we love our planet! :)

holiday vacation

With all the airline promos available these days on the broadsheets, hubby and I now are considering going for a short holiday break next month. Since we didn't get to spend summer at Boracay this year ... we are thinking of going to our fave beach together with the kids this November. Though we are not sure if the beach water will be perfect during this off-peak months, but with all the airline and accommodation promos ... truly tempting to check it out.

Of course our short holiday break still incomparable to our dream vacation in Greece. Hubby and I would love to check out the islands of Greece and enjoy Mykonos, dubbed as Jewel of the Aegan Sea. Our dream is to explore the island and stay on one of the beautiful and luxurious villas like the Mykonos villa rentals. If ever we do get to visit Greece (and if budget permits), this will be our priority accommodation for it provides distinct character and charm of the place. Magnificent get-away place especially for romantic honeymooners. Hopefully will get to see this romantic destination place next years to come ... really hoping and wishing to visit Greece.

off to LA ...

Weekend spent today at home, taking care of the the bratinella. We are supposed to attend a despedida party for hubby's cousin who will be leaving for US to work on a drug rehabilitation center but since the little girl still sick ... we opted to stay at home and watched her favorite video with her.

My in-laws told us we missed a lot during the despedida party. Aside from not seeing Mike's cousin for years (again!), we were told that the food prepared were mostly our favorite. That is, buttered shrimps and crabs! Add up the yummy family specialty kaldereta and chicken pastel. Hmmm... we really missed a lot! Hahaha!

But nevertheless, we promised to visit our dear cousin in LA probably next year. I am very much interested to know more about his work at the drug rehab center. I was told he's working at Malibu's one of the best treatment center, fully-equipped with state of the art facilties with highest quality amenities and comfort. It is almost hotel-type place and wherein the patients wouldn't feel he's trapped in a hospital setting. A luxurious setting for patients with alcohol or drug problems. Something worth checking out on our next US trip.

Strawberry Shortcake loots

Finally, the Strawberry Shortcake party items I ordered online from allaboardtoys.com arrived last week. Thanks to our beloved Tita who brought all these items together with Sam's pants from Old Navy and Gap from New York. I placed these orders sometime March as I was hoping of using these themed party items at Sam's school in Poveda.

But due to some twist of fate last June, Sam was officially enrolled to St. Paul --- and no birthday parties allowed here. Thus, I don't know if I can still use these items at her Mc Do party this coming November.

The box consists of Strawberry Shortcake party items such as invites, thank-you cards, paper plates, cups, dessert toppers, loot bags, utensils, party hats, bday streamer and birthday hat. Good for 18 pax students. With these party items on hand, I am still thinking if I'll sell it to interested buyers. Nothing definite yet.

Excitedly opening the box

counting the party items

Sam's old navy pants on the side

school project submission

My son Ico called a few minutes ago to ask for my help with his school project. Since he's about to go home tomorrow, he called to tell me all the paperworks he need to submit on Monday. I think two papers due for submission on Monday for his Science and History subject. Both research materials. He warned me he need to surf the net the entire day tomorrow to get project data and download pictures. So I guess no blogging time for me then. lol.

He also asked me to buy colored folders, linen and bond papers and to check the condition of our Canon printer . It should be in perfect condition with colored and black ink available since a lot of pictures will be printed for his school project. Good thing hubby replaced our printer ink few months back. It can still accommodate more than 200 pages and will defintely suffice for Ico's school project submission on Monday.

a little LV sad, but more of LV happy ...

Remember my previous post about almost buying the LV Alma Epi here. Well, I should have done it! I should have bought it that day ... I should have walked away that night with the bag in my hand. I should have seized that moment, focused my attention on purchasing the LV bag and was not distracted. All should have been now ... it could have saved me P4k more.

With the global price increase of LV bags (both online and shops), the LV Manila recently increased its price effective last Sunday, Sept 7. I was really sad (and almost hated myself!) when I learned yesterday about their recent price increase. I was ready to purchase the bag last Sept 2, but I didn't pursue it! For short, I am totally "blame-able" for this! Kakainis ...

Anyway, since I was so focused to get my bag yesterday ... I still bought the bag despite their price increase. After doing some calls in LV HK (checking price and inventory), and found out only ONE black alma bag left at the entire LV shops at HK (Ocean Terminal to be exact), I've decided to take the plunge. Kahit mahal! Waaahhh!! My HK trip this coming October can't wait. Moreover, I don't want to go and wait for my trip and be disappointed again if no stock available. So talagang buy na and atat ... Hahaha!

Now, I am LV-happy... satisfied and contented that finally got my baby I've been eyeing for weeks. Despite paying more (due to my own folly), I am now at peace. I've got the bag, finally. The contentment. Priceless. Hahaha! Happy that I got my early Christmas present for myself. Very early indeed. I vowed not to buy anything on my upcoming HK trip. Nor any LV bags for the year. This is my last purchase. Really...for the year. lol.

Btw, hubby still not aware with my new purchase. He's still in Cebu and will be back tonight. Did something impulsive and foolish (again) while he's away. lol. I know he won't mind, because I bought it out of my own money. Out of my sales incentive and budget, of course. Kaya, he won't really mind. Hahaha! Now I am LV-happy! Paid more but definitely LV happy....

busy months ahead

Busy months to come ...

The last quarter of the year is the busiest time of the year. Aside from performance review for 2008, we are equally busy with budgeting and planning for 2009. This includes preparing sales forecast, project or expansion plans, marketing programs, capital expenditures (CAPEX) as well as operational expenses (OPEX) review. On top of this, we have series of marketing events to re-cap 2008. Sales incentive trip in HK, foreign partner's brand product launch by October, Executive Golf Event by November and Christmas parties for corporate clients by December. Whooaa! Really busy.

In between these events, I need to prepare for my kiddo's birthday party on November and the family's post christmas party cum post wedding reception for our dear cousin in New Zealand. Hmmm... so I guess I need to prepare my christmas list and shopping must be done now to avoid the holiday rush. Just hope moolah available to start my Christmas shopping. Hahaha!