A New Year's Wish

Sharing with you a fun New Year's greetings I got from my email today:

After serious & cautious consideration . . .

Your contract of friendship has been renewed for the New Year 2009!

It was a very hard decision to make. So try not to screw it up!!!

My Wish for YOU in 2009

May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet of $100 bills. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May your clothes smell of success like smoking tires and may happiness slap you across the face and may your tears be that of joy. May the problems you had forget your home address!

In simple words . . . May 2009 be the best year of your life!!!

Fruitcake by Eraserheads: The Book

There's a fruitcake for everybody
There's a fruitcake for everyone
There are b-sides to every story
If you decide to have some fun

Take a bite
It's alright
There's some brandy and star margarine to make it bright
Take a bite
It's alright
A little lovin' and some fruit to bake
Life is a piece of cake

So goes the song "Fruitcake" by the Eraserheads.

But did you know that there's now a book with the same title and auther available?

Yes, there is.

Yes, the E-heads don't only sing but they also write (well, most of the writings were done by Ely Buendia and edited by Jessica Zafra).

The book was a Christmas gift from Tey, who introduced me to the Twilight series a few months ago (Thank you, Tey Tey). I love receiving books (aside from calendars and notebooks ) If the book came from my "influencer" Tey, it must be worth reading.

So I started reading the books a few days ago.

There is no synopsis at the back of the book thus I don't know what's it is about but again, if it's from Tey, it must be worth reading.

Reading one chapter leads to the next until I finally finish the book this AM (took a few days not because the book was not engaging but because Gayle wanted to play with me most of the time).

It was indeed such an engaging book!

A very light read. A "fun" book for me.

It reminded me of how simple things really are and what Christmas is all about.

I am going to keep the book until the time when Gayle can already appreciate a good story.

I will share it to my little girl because Christmas is really for everybody...so goes the song...

P.S. Look who's reading the book now...my husband who is "not so much into books". Naintriga rin siya. =)

Merry Christmas!

San Lo's Famous Empanadas

I recently discovered "San Lo's Famous Empanadas".

Bought a box of 6 yesterday at the Ground Floor of Rockwell with the intent of giving it to a family friend today.

A lot of people were buying so it must be good even if I haven't try it yet. However, meet-up will not happen today so instead of keeping it in the ref for the next 5 days, I decided to warm it and have it for breakfast (Rockwell is just a stone-throw away from here).

I got the "Chicken Empanada" because Chicken is the safest variant. Everyone loves chicken.

Here's my food tasting evaluation: (5 Yummy Star as the highest and 1 as the lowest)

a. Packaging: 4 Yummy Stars

Packaging is very elegant but they should have added contact details though.

b. Product Presentation: 4 Yummy Stars

I love "flaky" empanadas. Because that's how empanadas should be.

c. Taste: 5 Yummy Stars

One of the best empanadas I've tasted. Just the right mix of flavor and texture.

d. Texture: 5 Yummy Stars

I love the way the flakes felt in my mouth as well as the "chunky" chicken. You really know it's the real thing that you're getting.

e. Price: 4 Yummy Stars

It's PhP 390 for a box of 6 Empanadas.

A bit pricey (but it's from San Lo and rent at Rockwell is not cheap) but it's worth every centavo.

f. Purchase Intent: 5 Yummy Stars

I'll definely go back for more...for myself and as a gift.

"May The Force Be With You"

I have a very good friend who's dear and very special to me.

She's more than like a sister to me.

We went through a lot of ups and downs of life together.

Though she lives far down south and we no longer see each other as often, but we are so in-touch-thanks to SMS and social networking sites-it is as if we're just together.

Today, she texted me about something that bothered her and openly shared the information. I know it bothered her because she's one of the most soft-spoken and patient person that I know (well, she might not agree but yes, you're "patient", friend...compared to me...hahahaha).

I know she doesn't need a blog that will serve a testimonial as to the true great person that she is.

But it's been a long time since I've told her how much I appreciate her friendship and her support. And now is a great time.

Friendship,

I texted you that I will "blog" about you today not telling you what I'll write.

I just want to let you know that I truly admire your strength and patience as you go through this phase of your life ("di ko kakayanin ito"-ito yung quote for the day ko....

This is just a minor set-back.

I know it's nothing to you but again, it's there. Difficult to ignore.

But you're a kind-hearted person.

You always lend an ear and a helping hand to anyone no matter how mundane the situation is.

Don't allow these "incidents" pull you down.

No one can ever put a good man down.

I know I've asked you this question a lot of times but "what is with you that keeps some people interested?"

But I do know the answer...

You have something that they don't.

You are blessed with the "GOOD" Life. (I won't enumerate it na for "blind item" purpose...hahaha)

Let them drool.

Don't spend energy (and piso) thinking about them.

Don't fight back.

You're not like that. Don't stoop down to that level, girl. Ibang level tayo.

My (unsolicited) advice to you is to let it go. DEADMAHIN.

Yes, it's easier said than done (because I might not be able to do it).

But it's the best for you and I know you'll listen.

These are the things that make our lives "colorful". Without these elements, our good life will be too good to be true. They add topics for us to talk about and to "blog" about. So ust let them be.

Imagine, "s/he" spends that much effort and energy thinking about you? It's not easy to come up with those well-written thoughts ah...so top of mind ka niya. Sosyal ka, girl!

Just be the person that you are.

I feel so blessed to have found a great friend like you and I don't like you being "affected".

Love you, Girl and I admire you.

I am just a PM or a text away. Tell me kung kukuha na tayo ng mga back-ups natin from the States.

As we have always said to each other, "May the force be with you."

What song is playing on your iPod now....

Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" is playing on my iPod now...

It's been a "bad" day.

Not an all-time low but it's simply is not a good day...(it's a matter of perspective you know...half-fill; half-full concept)

How do you know you're having a bad day?

...when you have a nice sexy shoes that was given to you but doesn't fit well

...when you finish work surprisingly early but have to wait for almost an hour for the car to come

...when you have to walk miles just to reach your car because of the urban legend known as "Christmas traffic" not to mention you now have to walk using your "uncomfortably" sexy shoes

...when you're so excited to finally reach home to see your little baby but some wacko hit the side of your car

So if you're having a bad day just like me...sing with me...

(but remember, tomorrow's a new day and it's going to be a "great day" tomorrow!!!!)

Where is the moment we needed the most
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
They tell me your blue skies fade to gray
They tell me your passion's gone away
And I don't need no carryin' on

You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee to go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces every time
And I don't need no carryin' on

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Will you need a blue sky holiday
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carryin' on

You had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
(Oh... holiday...)

Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I'm not wrong

So where is the passion when you need it the most
Oh you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day

Ambassador Appliances: What great customer service can do

Yesterday, Garry and I decided to go to Glorietta to buy an SLR.

We've been planning to buy one since I don't know when but when you have an "uber techie" husband, expect for the "evaluation" process to take longer than the usual.

He finally made up his mind when I told him that all I want is an SLR that works like a point-and-shoot. Nothing too fancy. As long as it serves its purpose, I will be delighted. Well, it's not for me to use. It will be used to take pictures that includes me and Gayle in them.

So yesterday was the day.

We first went to SM Appliances to check if there is already stocks of the SLR that we wanted. Unfortunately, there was no stocks. Aww men! I can't earn my "SM ADVANTAGE" points!

So we went to Park Square to check out the stores there.

The second store that we entered in Park Square was Ambassador Appliances.

Indeed, thou shall not judge the book by its cover because when you enter Ambassador Appliances, you will not think that they sell new stuff becuase it simply looked like a warehouse! My initial thought balloon read, "this is a very expensive warehouse space"! Everything was disarranged. You see computer print-outs of the items that they sell and the corresponding pricepoints. The display cabinets do not showcase any items but are used to store boxes! What is this place!

While Garry was trying to get the attention of the owner, I read in one of the print-outs that they do sell the camera that we wanted...at a lower price! The good news is, we get the better version by just adding 8K! Wow! This must be some place. So I told Garry to check-out the "upgraded" version.

So when Garry asked for the camera, the owner said that they have it and how we would like to pay. Whoa! We haven't seen the merchandise yet, how sure is she that we're really buying. Garry then asked if they accept credit cards. She asked for what card, asked us to give her the card. Asked us what payment term we want and Viola! She swiped the card.

So I told Garry not to sign yet.

He has to check the merchandise.

So he went through his routine. Checked the camera.

And signed the bill.

We have a new SLR.

But the story doesn't end there.

This afternoon, before we went out for the Barney show in Megamall, Garry said that he found a "dead pixel" in the LCD of the SLR.

A dead what?!

A dead pixel or to be more correct, you say "hot pixel". This is a pixel on the lcd that is always "lighted" thus when you take a photo of a black material, there is a spec that has a white light.

What?! The camera we got is damaged?!

OA. It's not. There are just some LCDs that really have "dead pixels" in them. But still, it's not perfect. We have to have it changed. That one small spec will forever bother me. OC!

I asked Garry to call Ambassador Appliances to inform them about it.

The owner was not there that afternoon and we were informed that she will be coming in late in the afternoon and we were asked to call back.

When we came back from Megamall, we called the store again and we were informed that the owner was not there but we just bring the SLR to them to check without giving any commitment that they will change it.

So we drove down to Glorietta again, braving the payday weekend traffic.

While in the car, I told Garry that he should not settle for anything less than a new camera to be given to him immediately because it is our right as consumers to exchange our merchandise within 7 days of purchase. Ask Mar Roxas!

I decided not to join Garry when he exchange the camera because I might not be a pleasant customer should they decline to change the item.

So while I was doing my shopping, Garry went back to Ambassador Appliances.

And after 15mins, I got a text from him saying that they're given him a new camera.

Now that's what I call great customer service.

So I texted back and said, "That's great. I will blog about this para dumami pa ang mga customers nila kahit na mukhang bodega ang store nila."

Even if I am dead tired from my long day of "relaxation", I logged on to my blog to "blog about Ambassador Appliances".

Establishments should always respect their customer's right. It is through great customer service that they get more businesses. And usually, it is with the most difficult client do you get more business...just like me.

Because of this experience, I have them in my endorsement list for the next years to come.

Here are the top 3 reasons why you should check out Ambassador Appliances for your gadget requirements:

a. They sell their products at a really low price-lower than the SRP.

Tip: Ask if you can pay using your credit card and if they have payment schemes available.

b. They give you options. You'll find in their store "crudely printed" sales sheet comparing the specs of each item.

Tip: Ask them what's the advantage and disadvantage of a specific product if you're not sure which one to get. They tell it to you.

c. They have great customer service.

Tip: Read the blog if you want to know what I mean.

Where to find Ambassador Appliances:

Park Square
Ground Level, Park Square 1
Ayala Center
Makati City
Tel. (63 2) 893-0668

Shangri-la Plaza Mall
2nd Level
EDSA cor. Shaw Blvd.
Mandaluyong City
Tel. 633-9592, 633-5224

Survivor Philippines

I am not a TV person. Hardly do I watch it. I didn't even have a TV in my room before when I was still single and I still don't have one now that I am married.

I have heard about the local franchise of the reality show "Survivor" months before it was shown. Not much details except that it's going to be hosted by Paolo Bediones.

When the show started airing last September, my boss mentioned that the show was "nicely done" and Paolo was great. So that intrigued me. Watched the third episode of the show that night. The show's timeslot was late in my standards (I like to sleep on or before 10PM hehe) but for the sake of "knowing what's out there", I waited.

The first episode that I've seen didn't impress me.

I was looking for those scenic shoots and amazing sites I've seen in the limited exposure that I've had with the original "Survivor".

So I didn't watch again until I was sent to Cebu last month.

I have this bad habit of not being able to sleep on my first night in a new hotel room. The TV set is my best friend. I watched all of the late night shows on both Channel 2 and 7 (buti na lang, nasa Pinas lang ako, memories of my Shanghai stint came rushing back. An overdose of CNN!)

I got to watch both the local franchise of "Fear Factor" and "Survivor".

Fear Factor: too beautiful Participantes. too many behind the scenes chismis and intriga. Ginawa siyang "Pinoy Big Brother" Argentina edition ng ABS-CBN.

Survivor Philippines: Wow! It's more interesting now with just a few contestants left.

But still it didn't got me hooked on the show.

It was in one agency review when our media partner Starcom showed us the list of top-rating shows. In that list, Survivor Philippines ranked #2. And that really intrigued me. What is the fuzz all about?

I got to watch a few episodes of the last 2 weeks staying up late just to get to know the buzz.

My vote immediately went to JC Tiuseco who eventually won the title of "The First Pinoy Sole Survivor". I find the remaining castaways strategies and moves too predictable. Everyone was too careful with what they do and what they say. Probably thinking more of what's ahead of them after the show.

Paolo Bediones is really the "it" man for such a reality show. I've worked with him in a project before and he's really good at what he does.

For me, Survivor Philippines is a good local adaptation of the franchise.

Not (yet) as good as the original one but not bad.

Should there be a second season (which is almost as sure as the sun rises in the east because of it's rating success), I will watch it...when it reaches it's last 2 weeks para hindi ako mapuyat nang 3 buwan sa kahihintay!

Pepper Lunch, anyone?

I first heard of Pepper Lunch from my mom a few months back. She calls it "the new restaurant in Rockwell serving really delicious meals". I asked her about the price and she goes, "a meal costs around PhP 200. Kain tayo dun minsan."

My mom loves eating out and when she loves a certain restaurant, she's a TRUE LOYAL-she frequents that place. Mahina na ang 3x a month.

I never had the chance to go out with my mom recently as things are really going haywire especially at work.

I've seen "Pepper Lunch" from afar a lot of times but never really had the patience to join the queue.

Last December 7, Garry and I went to Rockwell to "reward" ourselves for going yaya-less for the past 4 days. He said he wanted to try the place I mentioned to him in passing before.

He asked me to line-up while he went to the movie house to buy tickets.

It was around 7pm then and the line was OK. Not as bad when I first saw the restaurant.

Actually, the wait was not long. Just enough for you to study their menu and make up your mind of what to order (on second thoughts, it must be quite a wait because when we reached the front, I already know what I want which usually takes a long time).

The menu doesn't explain much about the product they serve.

It just says the name and the price.

My thought at that time was, they have such ugly "food shots" a good food stylist and photography will definitely make a difference. The food looks raw.

We ordered the Spicy Tuna Salad (heard from a lady in-line that the salad here is good), the Steak and the Chicken Pepper Rice.

Total Bill (nice POS, by the way. You see the details of your transaction realtime!)

We didn't have to wait long before our first order came out.

Spicy Tuna Salad: It's a Shake Shake Salad (Funny how the waiter had to give me instructions when he gave me the salad. Hmm...this is not the first Shake Shake Salad. We have this at McDonald's )

I personally find this salad good. Sauce coverage was good. Taste was just right.

Main Entree: This is where the real surprise came in.

The food placed on our table were raw meat-as seen on the menu (speaking of truth in advertising huh). Then, the waiter gave instructions of how it should be cooked. Actually, there was a step-by-step instruction on the paper that wrapped the plate but it was indeed a good idea to have the waiter explain it because by the time you figure out what to do, the plate is no longer sizzling.

The Verdict: Let's just put it this way...

The time we took to "cook" our meal was longer than the time the cooked food stayed on our plates...IT WAS SO YUMMY!!!!

You can taste the meat and of course the pepper!

Not a place for the faint hearted and for the kids though.

But its defintely a place to go when you want to reward yourself a hearty affordable meals.

I should thank my mom for introducing this place to us and I can do that by bringing her there one of these days.

A Working Mother's Heart

At work, you think of the children you have left at home. At home, you think of the work you've left unfinished. Such a struggle is unleashed within yourself. Your heart is rent. --Golda Meir

Now it can be told...

I feel like I've just won the top prizes in both the Survivor and the Fear Factor tonight!!!

Tonight, Yaya came back from her sick leave (yes, she has SL benefits!). She's been out since Wednesday night. And it was....

A Tiring Experience (honest ako, ito ang una kong nilagay kasi talagang pagod na pagod ako! Am just human to complain! ): Since we didn't expect Yaya to be on SL (sa office lang nangyayari ang "planned SL") we were not prepared.

Of all the days to happen, it just had to happend on a work day! So I had to file a VL last Thursday to take care of Gayle but still had to go to work for 3 hours for some important meetings.

Then last Friday, we really had to map out a really good schedule to make sure someone keeps an eye on her since we left her with our all-around who Mommy dutifully trained last Thursday (complete with a written instructions and a mobile phone)

BUT!!!! it was also....

A Fulfilling Experience: We bonded like anything!

We brought Gayle everywhere with us...

I have a dental appointment last Saturday set months ago and since yaya was still not in, we brought Gayle with us to Binondo!

She had her first taste of authentic Chinese food at Quicksnack....

Then, went for her "first visit" to the dentist....

and even joined us to the "car showroom".

Bonding di ba?!

But today, we didn't bring her out na because I was worried she might have colds!

What the experience had taught me?

Well, let me share them with you so that you can also survive like me (I hope it will not happen to you but it's still best to be prepared):

a. Only the paranoid survives. Always have a back-up:

Back-up plan...back-up yaya...back-up mobile phone...everything that you can back-up, i-back-up mo na....pati back-up car kasi coding kami nung Thursday!

Our all-around maid had been with us since Gayle was born.

Although Yaya has always been on duty and when she's on day-off, it's Garry and I who takes over, I still had her go through a medical examination. I am a firm believer of Intel's Andrew Grove "Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive" Kaya kahit na matagal na si Yaya sa amin, one can never be complacent.

So when the "emergency came this week", we were prepared with our back-up "yaya".

b. Always have written instructions: Although my all-around is intelligent enough to understand verbal instructions, it's still best to write the instructions in a piece of paper in a language that she can read and understand.

It's a new job for her and just like any rookie, things can be shaky on day 1.

c. Partnership: Garry and I both have busy work schedule but because we know we want to make this work, we decided that we will resolve this "little dilema" on our own.

Though we live in the same compound with my mom, she learned about Yaya only last night because I told her we will not be able to attend the wedding today.

No one will ever help you but yourself. Self-reliance is important.

d. Prioritize: It's very important for you to have a clear head and know what's important. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.

My job is important.

But my family is even more important

e. Train your babies early on: My friend Aileen lent me the book "Babywise" and trust me...read it, understand it and live it.

In times like these, you'll need a very cooperative and very disciplined baby and Gayle turns out to be one.

We were able to leave the house on shift because we know her sleeping and feeding schedule.

f. Don't forget to reward yourself:

At work, you get bonuses.

At home, you must also get bonuses.

When yaya stepped into the house today, Garry and I went out to have dinner at Pepper Lunch ordering Steak and watched the movie, "Twilight" ( I love you Edward!).

The past 4 days had been one of the most fulfilling days (if not the most) of my life.

I have just proven to myself that I can do it.

During dinner earlier, I was telling Garry that after the 4-day "trial" period, we are now ready to fly abroad...just the three of us!!!! I better start planning this before Garry changes his mind!

Oh, one more thing...I am having an LSS (Last Song Syndrome): "Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes"...

A Call from East West Bank Call Center

While registering a new credit card on-line to view statements on line,
The phone beside me rang at around 8:15pm.
Hmm...must be my mother-in-law as our home phone hardly rings.
I picked it up as my husband was watching on-line videos with my daughter.

There was a lull moment then...

The person on the other end of the line introduced himself as "someone from East West Bank Call Center".

He verified if I was Christina Lao and he said that because of my good credit standing, they will be giving me a new GOLD MASTERCARD.

My first instinct was, "WHERE IN THE WORLD DID YOU GET MY HOME NUMBER AND THE INFORMATION ON MY FINANCIAL STANDING". Too personal.

His reply to me was: "FROM HSBC".

I asked him back, "Is HSBC affiliated with EAST WEST BANK"? Was there a recent merger or acquisition? So recent that it was not published on paper which is quite odd given the "hugeness" of HSBC.

He said that they are not affiliated.
They got my information and financial details through the "BANK TO BANK REFERRAL PROGRAM".

Whoa! This is really weird now!

Since when did industry competitors share the same market?
Is the market so small now that industry players need to "merge" their database?
It doesn't sound right.

Then he went on, "I would like to get more information about you."

My reply was "If you got my information from HSBC, you should have gotten the entire information sheet. I am not interested to get a new card at this point." (Taray!)

So after hanging up, I called the HSBC Call Center at 85-800.
I was just put on hold for a few minutes. Not bad for a busy credit card call center.

A certain Cassandra picked up the phone.
She listened to my concern and took note of it.
She mentioned that she will raise the concern tomorrow as they have not been advised of any "bank to bank referral program".
She even verified if I obtained my credit card through an agent.
Nope, I got it through on-line application-I am sure of this because I did that application to get the watch that they were giving away (Cheap! hehehe).

So after informing her about my concern, I felt that she was already ending the call without giving me concrete next steps. So I just have to know what will happen and how I'll get my answer.

You know what she said?

That I call back the call center by Thursday or Friday and they'll give me feedback.

Wow! That really world-class service!!!!
Why should I call them?
They are responsible to give me a feedback!

Well, I am aware that majority of the call centers are not capable of doing outbound calls. But still...FLEXIBILITY is now a corporate buzzword (next to "RECESSION").

Anyway, I just had to email my complaint (which now includes the call center's way of handling my call) to hsbc@hsbc.com.ph which according to Cassandra "goes directly to the bank".

In their website, it says there that they will reply in 2 days.

We'll see about that.

But I would still want to find out if competitors now share database!

Remind me to use 5kg dumbells next time...

I've been really wanting to shed my pregnancy weight.
I weighed 127lbs when I learned that I was pregnant.
I went as high as 160lbs when I was pregnant.
I was at around 140lbs after giving birth to a 6.5lbs baby...
Now, after more than 15 months, I am down (still) at 130lbs.
An ideal weight for me should be umm...110lbs. hehehe.
20lbs more to go.

Well, I really have to watch what I eat and do exercises.

I am such a lazy girl!

I go to the gym...yes...umm...at least once every 2 months?
So many excuses.

Today, I went back to the gym after a loooong time...I don't even remember when the last time I was at the gym!

My whole body feels really good.
What a good work-out can do.

But do remind me to use 5kg dumbells the next time...
I think I've been using 4kg dumbells for several years now...
Excuses again!!!

But of course, remind me first to go to the gym more religiously!

What's Your Favorite Christmas Song?

I am so much into the Christmas season already.

I've decorated our home as early as mid-September and even bought a Poinsettia from Tagaytay (hoping it will "survive" up to December")

And today, I am uploading Christmas Songs into my iPod Touch.

Christmas is my favorite holiday more than any other season.
I even look forward more to Christmas than my birthdays.

You see, you get to get away with a lot of things during Christmas...people always say "Pasko naman eh". =)

And more than receiving gifts during this season, I actually look forward to sharing my blessings for the year.

So as I write this blog, my all-time favorite Christmas song is playing in the background...

"My Grown Up Christmas List"

Do you remember me
I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you
With childhood fantasies

Well, I'm all grown up now
And still need help somehow
I'm not a child
But my heart still can dream

So here's my lifelong wish
My grown up christmas list
Not for myself
But for a world in need

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
and wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown up christmas list

As children we believed
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely
Wrapped beneath our tree

Well heaven only knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal
A hurting human soul

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown up christmas list

What is this illusion called the innocence of youth
Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth
(there'd be)

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end, oh
This is my grown up christmas list
This is my only life long wish
This is my grown up christmas list

What's your favorite Christmas song?

Blog!

I just started this new blog today.
Actually, this is not my first blog.
I've done a few in the past but I've never posted them publicly.

Well, I've always have this "hang-ups" of sharing my random thoughts with people around me. So how much more difficult it is to open up to people who you've never met at all!

What made me change my mind and go public?!

Honestly, I have not change my mind a 100%.
I will continue to maintain the 3 "personal" blogs that I currently have and add this one.
Still believe that I need to have my personal space in this "social networking" era and simultaneously keeping up with the changing times. =)

So what will I be "blogging" about?

Actually, it will just be about anything and everything that my beautiful mind comes up with.

It's a good outlet for me to release my stress and tension.
It's a wonderful medium for my creative outputs. =)