Shopping Time! - ...because of Super Junior, I got these...

Last February 20 was supposed to be the claiming date of our Super Junior Super Show tickets in SM ticketnet but because of the event in Manila it was moved to the 22nd. We only knew about that early morning on the 22nd so since Saturday until Monday I have been to SM with Caren & Jufang to constantly check if we could already claim our tickets.

The time and effort for us to be there already cost us, but for the sake of super junior what the heck! Hehe At least we will be securing it first so that when it’s confirmed we will be able to book our flights and reserve a room for out hotel. By the way, Caren just reserved our room in Edsa Shang this morning! Yey! Same hotel as them, hopefully our rooms are close to their rooms. There will be lots and lots of picture taking by then.. hehe

Take a peek into our tickets!

 

Even if we were transferred to a different section, at least we got the front row seats.

Okay, on-topic now.. While waiting and waiting, I grew tired. So to dissipate my boredom, I shopped! I once told myself last January not to spend off my money so that I could spend it for the event but that time I just feel I need to. I’ve been disappointed a few times on this matter and I believe that splurging a bit will not hurt my wallet much.

So while I was with Caren, we went to Book Sale. It’s located at the Lower Ground Floor of SM, you can actually find good books and magazines at a low price. I was trying to look for good titles but what caught my eye isn’t related to Architecture, but a “manga”. I was surprise to see it there, but I’m happy to have found it because it’s almost 70% off the selling price. It’s the 2^nd book of Pita Ten, and I’m hoping to look for more. Maybe in my upcoming blogs I will be sharing some points about this manga, it just involves an angel, a devil, and little boy.

 

On the Cover is Shia – the devil.

  too cute to be a devil.. ^^

Then I head off to the department store to wait for Jufang to arrive. Looking here and there on their display of flip flops, sandals, accessories and clothes, actually there are many nice items. I just couldn’t afford myself to buy it all; I need to be rich first! Lol Boots and sandals lined up by the display but my attention got hooked to this cute wedge type platform sandals. Should see pic to appreciate.. hehe I took it for a fit first but then put it back because I was thinking of waiting for Jufang before I start spending and then regret it later. So off to accessories shelves, I found a nice simple silver bracelet with one heart charm. It’s similar to the bracelet that I lost back when I was heartbroken.. XD But this one is more “ME”, only one silver apart from all gold ones that were displayed so without a doubt I took it off the rack.

Finally, Jufang came and I showed him the sandals. When he said it looks good, then I decided that it should go home with me! Hehe Being a Shopaholic is in my blood, I don’t have to deny it since there’s nothing wrong with that as long as I don’t go overboard. So that’s how Super Junior has helped me obtain those two things below.

 Missed wearing wedge platforms.. 

 

Simple and Exquisite but NOT Extravagant

Lastly I was able to buy some cloths and pillows for Joei and made him a new bed. It's just an unused  Styrofoam where  apples are placed then I put the cloth on it together with the pillows on the side. Covered the entire thing with a huge plastic so that it will not be damaged when it gets wet, take a look at Joei loving his new bed and his looney tunes blanket.

  

Before I end this long entry, I would like to greet Jufang, a Happy Happy Birthday!!

Turned 26 today and I surprise him with a Super Junior inspired card and cupcake.

Always live your life to the fullest so that in the end you won’t have to regret anything!

We live once so we must enjoy every minute of it..

Here's a share of the cupcake!

 

Enjoy!

Cupcakes courtesy of Kusina Habana.

Thanks to Nheil, you delivered it earlier than expected! ;)

Please check out: http://www.kusinahabana.com

Tis the Season to be Jolly!! - gifts, gifts, and more gifts.

Well, the title says it all. Tis the season to be merry and generous because this is the time when we all gather to celebrate Christmas and New Year, and aside from that gift giving is one thing that we always look forward to. I may call myself a hypocrite if I would say that I love give but not receive, of course we love to receive gifts. I could imagine my eyes dazzle with excitement when I know I have a gift, it's true, it makes us happy especially when it comes as a surprise.

Since 2007, we have been celebrating our company's Christmas party in Manila. So for 3 consecutive years I have brought with me cash & cards (must have!), expectations, gifts, presentation preparation, have I mentioned cash?? oh yeah, stated first and I mean lots of it plus a huge bag cause you never know what you might spot going around town. I always go there with my bag half empty then come home with a filled bag and an excess of few hand carried items. Shopaholic - find me guilty! Shopping gives me the pleasure to enjoy every single thing that catches my sight because it would strengthen the way I contemplate on the things I wanted to buy, meaning after all those "more than a minute of staring and consulting if I'm gonna a buy or not" develops my sense of logical thinking - slowly it will mature more. :D

Okay, I'm almost getting off-topic now so back to what I'm trying to say.. Gift giving is really part of our culture despite the fact that we're still facing economic crisis, I really see a lot of people doing early and last minute Christmas shopping. (I also do last minute shopping! hehe) For my own reason, giving gifts makes me feel good because I know it will put a smile on a person's face and makes him/her happy. Not only that but that's one way for me to show them how I truly appreciate them and what they did for me. As much as I wanted to elaborate more, I think this entry is already getting lengthy so I need to stop now. So enough of the chit chat, below are my gifts to family, to my friends, and to myself.. :)

 Gift Bags for everyone

From Left to Right: Aya & Shiela, Mommy, Wally, Uncles & Aunts

Center: Daddy

Dad's Gifts

Mom's Gifts

 

Aya & Shiela's Gifts

Wally's Gifts

Pina's Gifts

 

 Jufang's Gifts

 Food Goodies

Thanks to Aya & Shiela for the Brownies

Thanks to Coco & family for the Pizzarelli

Thanks to Lovely for the Almond & Chocolate Goodies

Thanks to Cris for the De Luxe Chicharon

Thanks to Me :) for the White Wine & Starbucks Frap & Iced Tea

 

Pre-Xmas Gifts to myself

Havaianas Kids Lucky Bug & Tiny Stars

Thanks to Sis Joriza

Gifts I got in Manila (Tvap)

Thanks to SMV - Rudy Project Watch (by far the most expensive I got this year)

Thanks to Tvap for the Jacket - Loyalty Awardee

Thanks to Tvap - Robinsons & SM GCs

Thanks to Monyeen - VS Body Mist

 All the Gifts that I got.

Thanks to the following who have given me these:

Dad - Chuck Taylor Sneakers & Purple Super Girl Tshirt

Mom - Black Teddy

Aya & Shiela - Red Blouse

Jufang - Brown Tshirt

Tvap & SMV - Jacket, Watch

Monyeen - Body Mist

Jen W. - Yellow Bangle

Cristy - Wine Clock

Kimberly - Lesportsac Bag

Me - remaining items which were not mentioned.

(Result of being a shopaholic)

 

 I love my new Chucks!! :)

I'm officially collecting NBA Jerseys

 

Forgot to take a shot of this with the others..
My very own Rayban

To sum it all up, I think I got the most.. hehe This is really the only time that I splurge around and end up with an empty wallet but I don't mind since I know money will find its way back and people whom I'm giving them to also deserves it. So til the next holidays, expect another set of gifts to be posted *hopefully I can give them way better by then.