Insomniac's Mind

A trip back home wont be complete without a taste of Sisig. Aling Lucing's is the most popular and we always buy from her, but this time my brother suggested we try Aling Naty's, the store next to Aling Lucing's.

Still awake? j at 2:23:00 AM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

Here are the rules of this Tag from Niceheart and Ate Bing :

The writer will create a blog about the 6 weird things/habits about himself.
People who get tagged will have to post a blog of their own telling 6 weird things/habits about themselves.
At the end of your 6 weird things/habits, you need to choose 6 people that you would like to tag and list their names.
Don't forget to leave a comment that says "You are tagged!" in their comments box and tell them to read yours and for instructions on how to proceed.

Here's my list :

1. I'm obsessed in keeping everything clean, I can't go to sleep if I see dust anywhere in the bedroom, I have to wipe it out first. And I hate hairs in the carpet. Quick, give me the vaccum cleaner!

2. Hubby finds it weird that I'd rather hug my favorite pillow than hug him when I'm sleeping.

3. I sleep talk (incomprehensible language) even to hubby.

4. I prefer eating tuyo and sinangag than go fine dining. Heck, I can even eat tuyo and sinangag everyday, 3x a day.

5. I love the smell of a just-used- match.

6. I talk to myself while I'm driving.

Don't worry guys, I won't tag anyone. You can all breathe now, he he. I spare you from the agony of completing the list, unless of course you want to do it too. Drop a comment if you've done the same so I can check out your list, okay?

Still awake? j at 10:28:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

Oh, lookie lookie! Big chocolate kiss from hubby D. Yay, so sweet. Wanna have a bite? Ladies : When was the last time you received chocolates from your dear hubby/boyfriend? Men : When was the last time you gave your wife/girlfriend chocolates?

Still awake? j at 1:58:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

The "First Family", Mama just woke up and forgot to brush her hair, baby Alf on the other hand was already full of energy. He kept moving, so we weren't able to get a clear picture.

Still awake? j at 6:39:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

Four days without a new post and not spending hours in front of the computer is a new thing for me ever since I discovered blogging. It must have been the rain, the busy week I had at the office and the effects of vitamins. Here's an update of my life during the 4 days of blog absence:

Still awake? j at 2:25:00 AM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

Carey says:

1. Random : The food stuff you're posting in your blog always makes my tummy grumble! Oops, he he.
2. Challenge : Teach Alf to do some neat somersaults and how to jump through a ring of fire. This is a tough one but I'll try!
3. Color : Blue! It's your blog's color - very easy. Green used to be the first in my list, now it's 3rd, blue is 2nd and Pink is actually my first. Hmmm...that gives me an idea, why don't I post my pink stuffs? Wink.
4. Like : That you are so positive about our country and it shows in your posts. Yes I am, but I also have one post that says otherwise.
5. Memory : Your picture with Winnie the Pooh. I love that one, too!
6. Animal : A big fish in the ocean (coz of your underwater blog background). Yes, yes, I'd like to be a fish but I can have my second life as a cute puppy like Alf.
7. Question : What does Jairam stand for? Jairam is actually the inverted Maria J because my full name is Maria Janette. I wanted a different name on-line.
8. Song : Who Let the Dogs Out? (with Alf woofing in the background...lol) He he cute and funny, that's a great song for Mama and Alf. Thanks Carey.

Mama Jenn you might want to do this meme.

Still awake? j at 10:37:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

A true blooded shopaholic is not one who spends without thought but does so with a lot of reflection. He/she is willing to pay good money for the best bag, a pair of shoes of the highest quality, and a dress hand-embroidered by a French seamstress. Here are some tips for shopaholics and shopaholics-at-heart as enumerated in this page:

1. Underwear that will go the distance will always be Marks & Spencer, Women's Secret and from abroad, La Perla. I have been a loyal Marks & Spencer user since my high school days, though at that time, it was more popularly known as St. Michael's, and we have the items shipped from abroad.
2. Balenciaga dresses available locally in Homme & Femme at Shangri-la Mall. My most expensive suit is an Anne Klein, and my most expensive dress is from Mango.
3. Gucci is the brand of choice for high-heels, a.k.a. walking around in four-inch high Gucci without hurting your feet. The best walking shoes are found in Todd's. Women with big feet can try Nine West. My most expensive pumps are Salvatore Ferragamo , and my office shoes are Nine West. Although occasionally I buy cheaper brands from Janylin (styles are similar to Nine West designs), People Are People or from Mikka, a store in Divisoria. My walking shoes would be slippers - my one & only Havaianas.
4. For the hip & young set, Cartier and Bulgari are the watch brands of choice. Try also IWC or Lucerne. The very first watch I bought with my salary was a Guess dress watch, and then I upgraded it with an Anne Klein, two more from Anne Klein and one from DKNY until now that I only have eyes for a Technomarine.

Still awake? j at 7:26:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

Doggie Hotel opens! The rate : 23 dollars a night and television is optional. I spend 200 pesos a day for Alf, for his pet dorm. Somebody has to take care of him while Mama and Dada are at work. Sigh.
Americans spend nearly 40 billion dollars a year on their household pets - 30 percent more than 5 years ago. The figure is close to what Americans spend on toys for children - 48 billion dollars, and more than twice the 17 billion spent on cosmetics. Read more here.

Still awake? j at 10:44:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

Still awake? j at 12:01:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

I'm sorry I haven't been myself lately...I'm bothered about "something". Sigh. I feel blue. Hugs, anyone?

Still awake? j at 12:14:00 AM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

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I was challenged by Toni to post a picture of my favorite place where I want to be alone. When I was still single, I enjoyed walking alone by the shore (I still do, but now I walk with D). Even if I would go to the beach with friends, I make it a point that I get quality time with myself. I love those times when my feet are burried in the sand or simply watching kids build sand castles, how comforting! Now that I have D in my life, I don't get to do that anymore. The only time I'm alone is when D is at work or playing basketball, and I spend it in our room sleeping or on-line. (Hey, I'm still not alone - Alf keeps me company) But I never regret my choice to spend the rest of my life with him...he's my hero, next to Dad of course!

Still awake? j at 4:14:00 AM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

How can we (D & I) not enjoy going to the Vet, having him groomed, buying him a bed, playpen, doggie bag and toys? We got him (yay! finally convinced D ha, ha) last Wednesday night. It must have been the car aircon, room temperature and the bad weather - he got a cold the next day. But today, the Vet declared him healthy and well! He's very playful and barks like a big dog. His name is Alf. I named him Zak when we first got him but D insisted I change his name because he was sickly. Now Alf is better and sleeps in a bed beside ours.

Still awake? j at 11:21:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

This is hung inside the Church, tsk tsk...

Still awake? j at 12:16:00 AM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

I'm sorry guys for not visiting your sites lately, I've been busy at work and at home (will post about this in the coming days). I promise to drop by as soon as I finish everything. Sigh. In the meantime, let me share with you an additional item on my wishlist ....what's yours?

Desert Safari in Dubai

Still awake? j at 11:56:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

Fellow blogger Santosh from Bombay, India was kind enough to allow me to share with you this interesting photo. How many faces do you see? There are thirteen faces in the picture, did you see them all?

Still awake? j at 11:38:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

We received a bulky folder from the Admin Section early this evening. The file contained a few pages of Office Orders (official memos indicating tranfer of personnel). A total of 7 officers will be moving out of our branch. I'm sad but I understand that this is a part of our job, being assigned form one branch to another, worse if you happen to be transferred to the provinces - north or south. I will miss these people whom I have worked with for almost 3 years now. Sigh. But we all need to move on, for bigger and better opportunities, I hope. I have one worry though, we heard that there will be more to come. I'm not ready to transfer to another branch yet.

Still awake? j at 2:13:00 AM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

I had lunch at home this afternoon, alone. My comfort food - Pasta Puttanesca. What is your comfort food?

Still awake? j at 10:54:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

Finally, after the long wait we were able to watch Superman Returns last night...errr...at midnight. And all I can say is that I'm watching it again! I realized how much I missed the soundtrack, and I remembered the first time I went to a moviehouse - I was with my Dad to watch Superman against 3 aliens. Oh by the way, that scene where Clark went to see his son? I cried. I'm such a cry baby.

Still awake? j at 4:49:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

After spending the afternoon in Tiendesita's yesterday, this place was our last stop for dinner. The restaurant was packed with sales people who I presume is a common hang out for their meetings and client calls. It is comfy with soothing mellow background music. They have a small bakeshop right in front of the counter where cakes and pastries are on (20% off) sale. And more important is that the wash area and the restroom are kept dry and sanitary.
The company claims that Max's Fried Chicken is the house that fried chicken built. I do believe so because they have been here for 60 years now. It's been a while since we last ate the delicious chicken and D and I are glad that they now have a bottomless "sago at gulaman" for only P60/$1.20.

Still awake? j at 11:20:00 AM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

Still awake? j at 7:50:00 AM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

Gawd, I just got back from our company clinic and do you know what I found out? I gained 3 pounds! Oh well, eating out everyday with D has definitely gotten into my system. Ugh.
But I still think it's way better than this eating disorder I read in the newspaper this morning.

Still awake? j at 6:04:00 PM | Permalink | Late sleepers have spoken

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