Writing again

So okay, I want to become a freelance writer. I certainly want people to call me ‘the girl who wrote that international best seller book.’ Wow. I imagine my novel would be about a girl who traveled half the world to find true love. Not very original but mine’s going to be interesting and fun to read. How? I don’t know. All I know is I want to be successful in this field. To have money and to be happy. I just don’t know how am I going to achieve that. As of this writing, I need to finish 16 articles about loans and insurance and I honestly don’t know where to start. Loans are a bit easier to write because I’ve written numerous articles about them in the past. But writing about insurance companies is something I’ve never done in my entire life. The topic is a little too brainy for me. What am I supposed to write about LA Insurance? I took up Business Administration in college and insurance was discussed in Financial Management. So, it’s kind of ironic why I couldn’t write a word about insurance. Ahh I think I know why. I was always late for my class. That’s why! I was working in a fast food chain back then and commuting from/to work/job was such a hassle. Not to mention the hideous traffic. I thought the professor would give me a failing grade because of tardiness. I’m just thankful that I was able to graduate with a passing grade of tres, hah! Now, what am I going to write? I have to think. I got two hours left or I’m dead.

No phone since 2004

Most people who know me are quite puzzled why I don’t own a phone. These days cellphones have become a necessity like it’s something we can’t live without. So, maybe that’s the reason why they are intrigued that I don’t want to buy one for my self. Even the fish ball vendors and Manong Sorbetero have Nokia 5110. Yeah, I know it’s already phased out but at least they own a phone, unlike me.

Please don’t get me wrong, I mean they’re probably earning more than I do. What I’m just trying to say is that office girls like me need cellphones more than they do, right? I don’t know but I’m literally clueless about phone systems or cellphone brands or telephone companies, etc. I’ve been out of reach since 2004. The first cellphone that I got was a Nokia 3310 from my Dad, his gift for my 18th birthday. Unfortunately, my evil relative borrowed it, I didn’t want to lend it but I was too shy or polite to say no. The following morning, he just said he lost it.

Now, I have a china phone. It’s an imitation of Nokia E71 or E72. I think china phones are adorable It’s complete with TV, radio, email, Mp4, wifi, camera, video, etc. All features included in a very low price of 2,500 pesos. Brand new!

Medicard for Mama

It’s a bit expensive but at least having a health insurance for my mother keeps me from worrying too much. I don’t have any savings so, if anything happens and hopefully there will be none, we will not worry about emergency expenses such as hospitalization, medicine, etc. To tell the truth, the monthly payment is driving me nuts but it’s also keeping my sanity knowing that I can always bring Mama to reputable hospitals such as the Manila Doctors for regular check up and for dental purposes. Medicard is probably the most expensive insurance in the country. Sometimes I want to transfer to PLDT health card as a temporary insurance. My finances are pretty stiff these past few months. But I want the best for my loved ones so never mind about money. I’m more thankful because for the past five years of paying for Mom’s health card, we’ve never used it for serious illnesses. Just for dental such as cleaning and tooth extraction. That is something I’m really thankful about. He has always been kind to my family. In the past, Dad got sick, too. We didn’t know where to get the money to support his dialysis but He is really the best provider. With or without insurance I shall not worry because of Him.

BBQ lover

One of the advantages of being underweight is that I am allowed to eat whatever I want.  I can eat all the unhealthy, high-on-cholesterol food such as chocolate ice cream and BBQ. Yummy! I especially like spicy grilled chicken with home-made sweet and sour sauce. I even bought a book complete with all grilled recipes which I can try at home. Also, I’m thinking of purchasing a Grill Glove at www.GrillGlove.com I think it would be a very good investment. Having one would mean I wouldn’t have to spend thousands for dinner out or lunch out. This innovative BBQ tool would make cooking easier. And because the product is not available in any local stores, I will have to order straight from the manufacturer’s website.

Flat is beautiful

Would you believe that I was still waiting for my breasts to grow big when I was already in college? Isn’t that pathetic? I kept on convincing my self that someday, before my 18th birthday, my breasts would develop into a womanly size. I was hoping for a size 34 B cup but all I got was just 32 A cup which is so disappointing. My mother, grandmother and aunt have fairly big boobs. I thought it was in the genes so why can’t I have that nicely shaped breasts? So, I made a vow that I’m going to work hard, save a lot of money, then head off to the USA to have my breasts augmented. I wanted to meet Hawaii’s best breast surgeon to perform the cosmetic surgery for me. There are also well-known surgeons here in Manila such as Belo and the other one is Calayan. But I can’t seem to trust local surgeons. I mean, of course, I know they are competitive. It’s just that doctors abroad are more reliable. That is if I would base my judgment on reviews in the internet. Truth is, I really do not want to undergo such medical procedures. I’m scared of needles and the possible complications that go with it. I think flat chest is beautiful. Not very feminine but I actually like the fact that my chest is natural

Own room

Growing up with so little in material things, I never experienced having my own room. That is why I’m always amazed when someone tells me he/she has her own room. Isn’t that fascinating? To have a place I can call my own? Not that I’m bitter about it. I am quite contented with what my parents were able to provide for me and my siblings. I just think it would be great to experience some privacy sometimes. I want to have a minimalist room without any clutter. Home Fiurniture would be Japanese style – just a few cabinets and maybe a very simple sofa made of wood with a white foam. I’m going to love that I saw elegant furnitures in SM Manila and how I wish I could afford that black leather sofa. The price is about 35,000 pesos, quite expensive but I think it’s a worthy investment. Leathers are known to last for a very long time. And by the way, I’m not the only person who has no room. My friends and classmates didn’t have their own rooms, too. Maybe that is the reason why I never asked my parents to provide one for me. Most of the people I know are simple and normal just like me. So, I never felt I’m left behind.

Update to WordPress 3.0

Should I update my blog to WordPress 3.0? I really want a new look for my blog but most of the available themes today are compatible only with the latest version of WordPress. I just saw this Basic theme from Elegant Themes and I think it’s perfect. Its layout is more or less similar with my current theme. The web design is simple, classic and there are different colors to choose from. It’s just disappointing because it wouldn’t work in version 2.5. I spent sleepless nights just trying to make it work – couldn’t count how many times I downloaded the theme and uploaded it to my FTP. I really had a hard time uploading the files because I’m officially blocked from my CPanel. The technical support told me my IP is not blocked but he’s lying. I couldn’t log on. I think they’re already pissed off with me because I asked for a password reset a hundred times already. So, now I have no choice but to use Filezilla. Anyway, I’m not sure if I could update my WordPress version by myself. I’m scared that I’ll just ruin everything. The instructions are complicated. I wish there is a better way to update to the recent version of WordPress.

Moving

It’s amazing how some people are able to afford all the luxuries in the world. How are they able to afford all such fine things? A friend of mine told me that the answer to my question can be found abroad. He advised me to try my luck in Abu Dhabi, the richest city on earth. He told me stories of acquaintances who became successful in the middle east. He even knows someone who was able to migrate in California because of the endless opportunities in Abu Dhabi. I think I like the idea of moving to California and asking Orange County Movers for their residential moving services because that would be awesome. But working in the Middle East is another story. I know for sure the standard of living there is much better than here in Manila but I’m not sure if I want to leave my family and I’m also not certain if I’d be able to cope up with their culture. Also, what kind of job would be waiting for me in the middle east? I’m a sickling so I can’t withstand construction jobs and besides I’m a girl. I don’t know anything about masonry or welding. Of course I’m just kidding. I know for sure there are a lot of office work in Abu Dhabi but I’m just not interested. I’m lazy. And a coward.

Stuck with PR2

Having a higher page rank means more opportunities. To tell the truth, I’m not very happy with my current Google Page Rank. My blog got a PR2 in less than a month but didn’t improve until now. I tried exchanging links with other bloggers but it seems that I’m stuck with PR2 forever. Considering how seldom I update my posts and how few my incoming links are, PR2 is not really surprising. I wonder if Link Building will help me obtain at least PR7. I know I’m too ambitious to be wishing for a PR7 but with all honesty, I want to experience it. Maybe I should submit my URL in search engines but I’m just too lazy to do all those things. I want to exchange links with more bloggers but it suddenly felt awkward to ask strangers for link exchange. It’s weird but when I was still starting a new blog, I was such a thick-faced in asking everyone to put my link in their blogroll. I don’t know why. Now, my blog’s been rejected with some get-paid to blog websites so I’m a bit disappointed. But I’m still happy because at least I am able to renew my web host plan until next year, and hopefully my other 3 blogs’ plan will be renewed too this August.

Spring Lilac

If I’m going to write down all my ambitions in life, it’s going to be a mishmash of becoming a doctor, teacher, lawyer, and an artist. Seems like, I couldn’t decide on what I really wanted to be. Anyway, I wanted to become a painter when I was 6 years old. I didn’t know back then that being an artist requires talent and skills But my parents were very supportive especially my father. We weren’t rich but Dad bought me sets of coloring pens, crayons, and water colors and kept on telling our relatives that I’m going to take up Fine Arts in college haha! But I easily lost interest in arts as soon as I realized I can’t even draw a perfect square. I just remembered it now because I saw a beautiful painting from John Powell Artist website. The painting is called Spring Lilac, i love it, I love flowers. I wish somebody would send me roses on my 27th birthday but that’s impossible. I’m single but taken. Now that’s complicated. What I’m trying to say is that I’m officially single but my heart is still taken. What am I talking about?! Well, now that my birthday is coming soon, I think reality is starting to sink in. I couldn’t see anything but withering flowers. Maybe I should sleep now?