Un Invited 2

This is a sequel of a previous post entitled Un Invited.  Weeks after my ex-friend’s wedding, i got a feedback from from Marie, the more important friend.  Marie did attend the wedding.  Marie and her hubby were the only ones seated on the table intended for us.  Which clearly means, the wedding was not well attended.  Karma, I suppose.  For deliberately inviting me just to get hold of Marie’s number.

Impenetrable Bubble

I am wrapped in my own impenetrable bubble.  This could only mean two things.  I finally got used to my routine.  It could also mean that I have become a certified loner.  My day consists of doing some unavoidable house chores.  Followed by 4-5 hours on the computer designing.  The rest is spent with my hubby.  Luckily, I never felt boredom.  There’s shows to watch, net to surf, chores to do and most especially concepts to translate.  I hope I continue to be this self sufficient.

Not In My Element

I am supposed to be inspired and raring to go.  I am supposed to execute my grand plan. I am supposed to accomplish the task.  Instead, i feel like I am not in my element.  I should be getting my ass off and work.  I am supposed to be brimming with bright ideas.  Instead, the design looks terrible.  What is wrong with me?  I am supposed to let the creative juices flow.  I am supposed to bask in the final outcome.  Instead, there is a strong sense of discontent.  What is wrong? 

Tea & Sympathy

It’s not the title of a song.  It’s the cure for my not so common cold.  This damn cold has been plaguing me since the week started.  It’s just the irritating common cold.  No amount of self medicated doses of Biogesic and Neozep could stop it.  After suffering from two days of nose drip (gross!), I opted for the tea and sympthy remedy.  I drank 8 cups of tea in a day.  This dosage aside from my 8 glasses of water and 4 glasses of juice.  You can now imagine the taste fatigue my tongue is now experiencing.  I also called my family and “begged” for sympathy.hehehehe.  Apparently, the combination seemed effective.  But since I’m a sucker for the total cure, I continue to drink tea, water and juices in batches.

Try my tea and sympathy remedy, it really works!

House HELP?

The inevitable happens.  My very spoiled-do-as-you-please maid resigned the day before Christmas.  Talk about perfect timing.  I guess, I am to blame.  I said hurtful things daw.  As I recall, I simpy told her not to bring the laundry at my parents’ house, they have a washing machine.  I also tell her not to delegate her ironing duties to my mom’s plantsadora.  So, ano ang hurtful dun?  For the past year, never ko pinagsabihan.  I also did not set rules which housewives usually do.  She can do the laundry, ironing and other household chores in her own pace.  I don’t even monitor her.  It’s not my style to watch every maid’s move.  As long as the task is done, there will be no problem.   I spoiled her beyond redemption.

As I’ve finished the house chores this morning, I recall every “unkind” thing I’ve done to her.  They are as follows:

1.  We have provided her basic needs.  We have given her a room, not a maid’s quarters.

2.  Her work hours does not extend more than 8 hours.  With very long breaks in between.

3.  We give her allowance everytime she goes out on weekends.  She also has Christmas bonus.  I mean, masama pa ba yun?

4.  We did not treat her any differently.  Almost a family.  Cereal and bread are our preference for breakfast.  For her sake, sinangag na kanin has to be provided for her.  Nagugutom daw siya.  I’ve realized, reklamador talaga.

Too bad she can’t see all of that.  I am not seething with anger.  Whatever her reasons, I hope she realizes that we’ve been good to her.  What I am angry at, is the timing.  Anyway, I’ve already found a stay-out labandera and plantsadora to do the difficult tasks.  She is not that indispensable!

Things To Do Before 2009 Ends

A combination of to-do and a wish list for 2009:

1.  Have a baby

2.  Design projects

3.  Get published

4.  Painting Exhibit

5.  Go to London (I know, this is suntok sa buwan, but this is a list, remember!  Libre lang naman ang mangarap)