Thursday, 4 June 2015

Do You Believe in Sagittarius

I really don't believe in horoscopes. But I do read em for fun. Once in a while you get totally absurd predictions but then you also get those bang-on ones. Today's horoscope from the local newspaper though was something I kinda wish would come true. This is how I'd interpret the following.

New possibilities:
- A new job which I did apply for just 2 days ago
- My Mr. Right is right around the corner. Hahaha!! I wish

Idealistic commitment:
- I guess a job is a commitment
- Being with Mr. Right is a type of commitment too

New income source:
- Ohh look, its talking a bit more about that job I just applied for
- Maybe Mr. Right is a sugar daddy

What I seek:
- Ummmm... another job?
- Ummmm... Mr. Right?

Imagination fires your speech:
- B.S. my way through the interview for the job?
- I could B.S. my way into a relationship but I ain't a fool

Old barrier:
- Finally... something not related to work.
- Although it does apply to the dramas of the past regarding CD

Next level:
- Promotion? Ha! Not until I get my license and SPT done.
- With CD? Hhhmmm... if its meant to be then sure.

Now see how every word is related to job/money and love/relationships? No wonder its so easy to believe that these horoscopes are talking about each of us. I mean who doesn't go through troubles with work and relationships? What I really can't wrap my mind around is the fact that its like saying there's only 12 kinds of fate for the 7 billion people of the world each day. And that if you happen to be born on certain days, your fate is according to 1 of these 12.

That's just how I think though. But like I said, despite my logic, I still like to read these things for fun.

Friday, 29 May 2015

Irony of the Rich

When I was younger my dad teasingly called me "Bilmoko". I think its basically how I pronounced the phrase "bili mo ako.." which means "buy me...". Its because I had this bad habit of always telling my parents to buy me this or that or whatever thing other kids had but I didn't. I really hated seeing other kids get such big allowances or having the newest and coolest toys and gadgets while I was stuck with hand-me-downs. Now I'm sure all kids go through a similar phase... heck, not just kids but adults too. I guess I was just extra irked about it was because I had to go to a private elite-ish school and see the gap between my family's wealth and others.

Luckily, I did outgrow that phase. Not sure if its coz my family moved to Canada or because I just did grow up like most kids are supposed to. Whichever the case, I was finally able to enjoy and appreciate the things my family had.

When I finally started my first ever paying job, I was so proud of myself. It was like "look at me world, I got money". I wish I remembered if I was saving that money for something in particular. As far as I recall, I've never saved money to get 1 thing in particular. I think even at a young age I just like the idea of being able to spend money whenever I want to. So I would just keep saving up until something piques my interest. That plus the stuff I want were never really expensive to begin with (yay for being raised with hand-me-downs).

Now, I'm not saying that I'm rich but for sure I've saved up more than I could ever have imagined. So its quite ironic to say how much more careful I've been with spending money. Its like each price tag, I immediately calculate to how much hours worth of work I had done. I must say, its an effective way of saving money.

But lately, I've been thinking how much I wish I could spend this money to go on a vacation with the important people in my life. I mean, we won't stay young forever. I'll eventually have more responsibilities in the future so vacations would be even more rare then. Its difficult though coz its either those important people have no money to spend right now or our timings are off in terms of work schedule.

So to cheer myself up I ended up letting myself go. Brace yourself! I actually spent $300. $300 on a pair of sandals. The younger me would've definitely gone kicking my own butt. The current me, however, keeps saying "its Prada yo!!" That and it was 40% off.  I really hope this'll be a one time deal for the sake of future me.

Wednesday, 20 May 2015

From Super Busy to Super Bored

May has been such a whack of a month. Busy with work that had covered various shifts and then a few other obligations here and there. I am so damn pooped. But then I realized once Sunday hits... I'll be super bored. I have to figure out what to do then so that I don't end up at home all day stuffing myself with whatever food I can scrounge up.

I at least some what have plans for June with a couple of friends. Although that also means major spendage. We're staying for a weekend over in Seattle. A much need girls weekend vacation. It sucks though coz its either I'm bored and getting fat or I'm having fun and getting poor. Le sigh!

Speaking of spendage, its application time for licensing exam #3. Bye bye $900. I hope I only have to pay you once. Glad I passed the first two exams on my first try but at least those two didn't cost as much.