The Story Behind My "Kakuriputan"

After reading this, you would probably understand the reason behind my so-called "Kakuriputan". Heee.

I don't see this as a problem, but the thing with me is that I am not fond of spending grand for stuff. Maybe because me and my sister were raised in a family where luxury has never been a priority. We grew up in a family where money would meant a result of a day of labor and hard work for the part of my striving parents.We were never spoiled, yet we were also never deprived of what we need. 

I also somehow know what it takes to earn money. And yes, it wasn't easy. When I was in grade school, I had to sell some of  my sticker collections. I also had to sing in front  of the class just so we can raise money for our class funds (5 pesos chorus part, 20 pesos whole song). I also had experienced having some of my W.I.T.C.H collections for rent back then. I did those things because, I don't know, maybe as early as those years I had my passion for selling. Those, I did out of passion, but when we got in a bit of a crisis, I asked my mom if I could sell sandwiches to my classmates. That I am sure, I did out of love and to support my mom and my family.

When I was in high school, there was only one thing I did to earn money. And that is to write notes for people who didn't jot down lessons during the entire year. I charged them, 300 pesos per notebook (inclusive of the notebook and first to fourth quarter notes).

Now that I am in college, I think most of you know that I (together with my friends) sell Animo Shirts, through a brand we call Green Tee. Soon enough, I will venture possible opportunities in Odesk and Nuffnang.

Well anyhow. I also do not like to splurge on things because I still do not have the right to do it. For one, I am still not capable of producing money of my own. Yes I have a small time business but without the support of my family, loved ones and a little of my savings (which were also from my parents technically speaking, because they were the ones who give my allowance) I wouldn't have even a single penny with me. I think it would be disrespectful of me to splurge on stuff, while they are working their butts off just to send me to school and help me raise money that I need to support me on my ventures.   

And what if I already have the right to do it? Well I guess, I won't still do. I'd rather invest them in some business hoping that my money would go places.

If you're wondering if it would be possible for me to change my ways. Hmm, For now, and for long, I think, I am cool with it. :)

I think I have stressed all my thoughts related to me being "Kuripot" fair enough. It's up to you my reader to decide if you still call that Kuripot or something else.
 

I will blog about where I get my things in a few days, for those of you who are wondering. :)

xx,

Yana :)

What If?

Until now I am still wondering kung ano ako if wala ko sa Insys. Siguro active ako sa different extra curricular activities like when I was in elementary and highschool. Tatakbo ng student council. Sasali ng ganito.

Siguro pinursue ko passion ko for dancing, Pep or LSDC. Or passion ko rin for public speaking, courtside reporting, or DJ-ing sa radio. O kaya, siguro kasama ko narin yung friend ko sa acting sa theatre. O kaya band. Pangarap ko talagang kumanta kasama ng band infront of a crowd tapos naka super rockstar chic outfit ako. Libre naman mangarap diba? Hanggang ngayon, pangarap ko parin yung mga yun. :">

Becky's Kitchen: Mango Cheesecake

 

This was the Mango Cheesecake we got from Becky's last week. It cost us PhP 75 bucks to buy a slice of the cake. The cake tasted just fine, just right to take those cravings away. Ofcourse you wouldn't expect anything grand from a slice of cheesecake that cost less than a hundred bucks.

Anyway, I liked their Fudge Brownies and Tofifay better. Too bad I wasn't able to take pictures of those. Promise I will, when I get back there. 

x.

Yana. 

Sikatuna Part II

It was drizzling when my thesis mates and I decided to have merienda in Sikatuna after interviewing EPWMD in Quezon City Hall. We ate different kinds of street food such as Calamares, Quail Eggs, Penoy, Siomai, and all sorts of ihaw- ihaw we can actually imagine. We also bought ice cream sandwich after eating all those stuff. Mind you, we only spent less than one hundred bucks for a tummy-filling merienda.

Nan waiting for his choices to be grilled!

Those were my orders (Well, not all! Mind you. Hee :P)

Jungle bolo, sipping on his ice tubig after finishing his Gulaman

 

Trying out the siomai which costed PhP 5/pc

So full,
Al.

Blog Posts Due

I will be blogging about Becky's, my mom and my thing about bargains this week. I am just prioritizing my acads at the moment. Too many papers, too many tests, too many projects, so little time. Still very grateful for the time and chance that's been given to me though.

I'll keep you all posted.

x,
Aly

Bad Dream

Today, I woke up from a very bad dream. And so, I prayed and asked God, "Bakit kaya sa twing nananaginip ako Lord yung mga bad lagi yung naalala ko. Super bad. Kapag maganda yung panaginip ko, wala ko matandaan. Or worse, did I ever dream of happy things?". Thoughts started to cloud in my mind and so I started thinking, "Oo nga, di pala ko nakapagpray kagabi. Natulugan ko yung laptop ko. Di ko pa nga napatay yung ilaw eh." and "Ayan kasi, snooze ka ng snooze ng alarm mo. Ayaw mo magising, may gagawin ka pa."

But then I realized. Siguro it's one way of reminding me how much those people (in my dreams) mean to me. It's one way of making me realize that really, I cannot afford to lose them, and so I should never take them for granted. It's one way of reminding me to express my love to those people because, we'll never know if they are still here tomorrow. It's also a way of reminding me that this life is not ours, it's God's.

I felt nicer after that short personal time I had. Thank you Lord. You're forever good talaga. :-)

Happy now,

Al.

My Cafe Lidia Experience

It was half past two when Anj and I decided to go to Marikina and explore where Cafe Lidia is. It was actually an impulsive decision for we didn't have any idea where to spend our time in. We initially wanted to go to Eastwood but we thought we didn't have anything to do there, so we pursued our impulsive plan(?- ironic; impulsive but plan HAHA)

I personally didn't know where the Cafe is. I just had a chance to read several reviews on the internet about their food, as well as their place. Relying in my retentive memory(?), we headed to Calumpang Marikina. I called my sister and asked her to text me where the exact address was. Thanks to Andrei, the jeepneys which we followed, and the very nice Marikenos, we found the Cafe easily without wasting too much gas.

We reached the place at around 3. We were nicely welcomed by their crews. I didn't expect the Cafe to have such great edifice since it was situated in concealed (well at least, for me) residential place. The interiors were great. I actually felt like I am in some local beer pub in the U.S. (like those I have seen in the movies)- cozy, and laid back.

They have an array of cakes to choose from. Price ranges from PhP 80- 120/slice.

We ordered three entrees- Buffalo Wings, Seafood Marinara and their house special pizza. We also had a slice of Choco Marshmallow Cake for our dessert. Basing from what I saw and also experienced. They offer very affordable dishes. Price ranges from 120-300, as far as I can remember.

House Special Pizza - PhP 230 (Good for 2-4 persons)

Buffalo Wings (PhP 160)

Seafood Marinara (PhP 160- Good for two)

Choco Marshmallow Cake (PhP 85/slice)

As for the taste. I liked everything. From the wings to the pasta to the pizza, down to the dessert. Real value for money. I was also actually surprised because in that time of the day, the cafe was already half full. It just proved how people love the Cafe.

The entire experience was indeed very fulfilling. Not only did it fill my stomach, but it also actually strengthens my thought that Filipinos really excel in cooking, regardless of the kind of cuisine they are offering. Filipinos really have the passion in the said field and so they(we) excel. I'm happy because the Cafe did not only meet my expectations, it actually surpassed them. I'm glad because I walked outside the Cafe not only with a happy stomach but also a happy heart.

Cafe Lidia is a must try! I hope you would also be able to hop in sometime. :-)

With a happy heart, and stomach,

Yana

Advanced Happy Birthday Mom Over Skype

 One of those moments when we got to chat with mom over Skype. We realized that her birthday is already fast approaching so we sang her a happy birthday song, and made her blow a candle. Her upcoming birthday would be the fourth year of not being able to celebrate it with us, physically. I am always thankful to God for giving my such a wonderful mama. - Such wonderful parents, actually. Love my momma to bits. She is my best-est friend.

 

 

When we sang her a happy birthday song.

Happy daughter and forever mama's baby,
Yana

Toons and Hearts

 

I got this art when we had our dinner a day or two after our 6th anniversary (I really forgot the exact date). He (Anj) asked one of his officemates to draw something and pattern it from the photo above. I liked it. It wasn't the first time he gave me drawings and stuff. It was actually the fourth. The first two were SpongeBob drawings respectively. They were both laminated. He gave it to me when I was still in second or third year highschool. The third one was a drawing of Bubbles of PPG. Spongebob and Bubbles are among my favorite toon characters.

 An old school picture of me with the stuff that he drew (or not) for me.The date's not right thou.

Receiving presents like these really never fails to make me smile. Simple things make me happy especially when they are done with big heart. :)

x,

Yana

July Highs and Lows

July has always been my favorite month of the year, obviously because it is my birth month. Aside of it being my birth month. July has been effective on reminding me that my life had reached half past a year again. With the smooth transition from the scorching heat of the sun to gentle drizzles, I have been reminded that Christmas is again, yet to come.

Since it is the last day of my favorite month. I decided to start blogging about my life's highs and lows. I am thinking of doing this for the months too so I could back track of how my life has been and so I could be reminded of the beautiful things that has happened to me.

Let's start, shall we?

Welcome back, GreenTee! (July 1) - We (me and my friend, Winwin!) started taking pre orders for our own version of the DLSU Centennial Shirt (Thank you Japy!). Customer responses were very overwhelming. Thanks to everyone who supported us!

Realization (July 3) It was a Sunday when my father and I had a misunderstanding about something that we usually argue about.- attending mass. He constantly feels that I am so lazy when it comes to attending mass, which I also constantly deny. From this day forth, I realized that I really have to stand up for what I believe in. On this day, I realized that I should follow the desires of my heart. I talked with all the people closest to me. I sought advice to the people who matter so much to me. (If you know what I am talking about, it means you matter to me) Luckily, all of them responded positively with my concern. On this day, I promised to attend Sunday services na. I am just so thankful I have these people in my life.

I love you mama! (July 4) My mom and I had a talk over Facebook again. She reminded me yet again that I am a good person. She reminded me that there is nothing wrong following the desires of my heart. She told me that I have her support, and of course that she loves me very much.

My pre birthday celebration (July 6) - Papa cooked delicious food to welcome my 19th birthday. It was an early celebration since I have classes until nine on my actual birthday. Anj came over and we just had dinner at home and watched Master Chef Australia after. Simple yet happy.

My 19th birthday (July 7)- I didn't get the chance to take any picture of myself in my own special day. I also didn't remember what I did the entire day basically because it was just another normal day that I spent in school.

Hello GreenTee Part 2 (July 12) We got our shirts from the printing house, and we basically folded almost all 300++ shirts. It was tiring but still overwhelming. Yey!!

Surprise! (July 14) It was Anj and I's sixth year. It fell on a Thursday so basically we couldn't meet because of my 6-9 class. I prepared a surprise lunch for him by asking his office mates to take him to a nearby resto for lunch.  His officemates asked Anj by telling him to come over because one of his officemates would have to meet somebody he met somewhere. Ofcourse, they convinced Anj by telling him that they would treat him a free lunch. Luckily my surprise turned out to be a success. Anj and me, together with his 5 officemates had lunch together.

Dinner Date? (I forgot the date) Since we didn't get to have a decent celebration of our anniversary. We decided to have dinner. Anj was late because he left something in the office. That something was a very cute drawing that he asked his officemate to make a couple of weeks before our anniversary. I was initially mad ofcourse, because of him being late but the moment he gave me that, I smiled. Hee.

Fact: I am not a fan of expensive gifts. Not that I do not like receiving one. It's just that I like gifts which are personalized. I like it better when its made or thought of by someone special to me. It's just so heart warming to know that someone had put an effort to do or to think of something for you.

Thank you, Math (July 22) Everyone knows how much of a sucker I am when it comes to numbers. I seriously am not capable of understanding highly sophisticated Mathematical theories so when I get a passing score in any of my Math exams, I really feel happy. On this day, I got a score of 86/100 in my Math quiz. It wasn't so high. As a matter of fact, the average score of the class was at 86, but still. I was so happy. I felt as if I'm on cloud 9. La la la. Thank you Lord!

Noriter, forever (July 22-29) I spent all my free hours in Noriter, waiting for customers to come over and claim their orders. I thank Green Tee for shouldering cake expenses, and Noriter for the Wifi and the comfy place.

A sad day is still an okay day. (July 31) My day started with the way I didn't want it to be. I just learned that Anj is so sick that he couldn't come over and watch the ball game with us, live. I was sad because father asked tickets for him pa naman, but anyway. I understand. I was also sad because I've been wanting to complete attending Sunday services for this month. It was very heart breaking to know that we (me and Andre) couldn't attend Sunday services today. Instead of succumbing to the feeling of being grumpy and sad all day, I prayed. I asked the Lord to grant me a heart that understands and so He did. The day did turn out okay. There were still really temper rising instances today but I thank the Lord for sparing me from all the unnecessary temper that I am about to feel.

July had been a month full of ups and downs for me but I am grateful I am still here, enjoying the life that the Lord has lent me. Just being alive right now makes me feel very blessed regardless of all the trials have paved my way on this month.

From the bottom of my fats and heart, I am very happy to say 

Goodbye Thank you July, Welcome August! 

Feeling very blessed,

Alyana