Frustrated Sosyalera Gets A Makeover

The funny thing about major life changes is that you want to change everything else that went with your old life.  I don't understand why I've been so lazy at posting stuff here lately, and I never really wanted to stop, but I've decided to do something drastic about it.

So I thought I'd give it a major overhaul.  I really liked the old template made for me by my good friend, Paolo, but it just wasn't me anymore.

So I got this design from the ultra-skillful Zoe of Chic & Sassy Designs and I'm absolutely loving it!  I'm hoping to high heavens it would inspire me.

Watch this space. ;-)

Tot Thoughts

I’d been watching a documentary mini-series called “One Born Every Minute,” where cameras were set up all over a maternity clinic. I’ve never had children, so I have no idea how giving birth is actually like. I’ve played with kids, sure, and passing through the children’s clothing department while shopping can be amusing, but motherhood is still quite impossible for me to fathom. 

However, I think my biological clock is giving me this nagging, broody feeling. I think it’s normal for women at a certain age.

I feel like I want to have children (two – a boy and a girl, in that order), like, right now. It’s so bizarre.

Unfortunately, I’m unattached and not likely to get married anytime soon. But I believe that’s just as well, as I don’t think I can actually take care of any children at the moment. I mean, I also want to get a new puppy, but I’m concerned about leaving it with my parents when I go off on holiday somewhere – which happens a lot lately. Children and puppies are not the same, I know, but they are both responsibilities and if I can’t handle something as small as a puppy, then children should not even be considered… for now.

Ladybug: Lady Luck or Lady Love?

You may think that I've gone bonkers, but I've started to think that everything and everyone in the world is connected in some strange way.  Don't ask me how I ended up having this perspective, it will only drive you as nuts as I am.  The littlest things can have meaning to me now and I seriously believe there is a higher power somewhere.  

I know it's unconventional, even a little hippy-esque, but this new world view keeps me on an even keel and optimistic about life despite all the big rocks it's been throwing at me of late.

I've been seeing quite a few ladybugs in the garden --

They're apparently lucky omens.  However, Asian legends also believe that if you catch one and release it, the ladybug will make a beeline for your true love and whisper your name to his/her ear.  Then if you count the spots on its back, that's the number of months you'll have to wait for that person to come into your life.

THEREFORE....

Is true love just around the corner for me???   *starry eyes*

I dunno if I have to count that black spot at the back of its head, but if this is true then true love should be mine, say, around 6-7 months? Lolll.

I'm not that stupid to believe all that crap, honest!  *shifty eyes*

It's just fun to think and it gives one a reason to smile about. :)

Settling into my (old) refuge

After setting my suitcases down in my old British bedroom, I was really touched to see my Auntie had set my old bed nearly like I left it.  It has been 5 long years, but it feels like only yesterday.

The bunny's on my bed, just in time for Easter!

As I can work anywhere that's got broadband, I've packed my "mini-office" into my luggage as well.  I've got an ickle desk space waiting for me in my Uncle's home office.

There's a bit of a mess, though (giggle), which I had to  gingerly push aside to make room for my stuff.

It's nice to be finally back, even thought it's only temporary.

Ooh lala, Stylish Bloggers!

I hadn't been that active recently, but I'm still very pleased & grateful for receiving a blog award from a lovely young lady named Elaine of Resplendent Rainbows --

The rules for this award is as follows:

1. Thank and link back to who gave you the award.

2. Share eight things about yourself.

3. Pass it along to eight other blogs that you’ve recently discovered and enjoyed.

4. Leave those bloggers a message telling them about their awards.

Now for the 8 random facts about me:

1. I like layering clothes (it's a shame that the Philippines is in the tropics).

2. I will go broke buying ballet flats & boots -- the ultimate weakness.

3. Have always been (and suspect will always) be one of the boys.

4. I drink gallons of tea (green, peppermint & fruit teas) and coffee.

5. Coffee drinking stops by 4pm, or I get no sleep.

6. I hate fresh pineapples, but will eat tinned ones.

7. I'm practically half blind and will not survive without specs or contacts.

8. I will never understand shallow and fake people.

And these are the blogs I've recently discovered and have found to be absolutely fabulous (there should be eight, but I hadn't been browsing around that much lately.. I feel bad, to be honest!) :

1. Krissy of Krissified.com

2. Mav of My Misbehaved World

3. GingerSnaps of Pretty Little Thing

4. PopBlush of PopBlushing

5. Gessyl Enchanted

Simple Sunday

What I love about going away on holiday is getting a completely different experience compared to the usual stuff you get up to back at home. Staying in the English countryside is a calming effect -- it is simple, idyllic and straightforward. It is so different from living in the city.

I'm staying with my aunt and uncle, who regularly hold Sunday lunch with my uncle's mother.

Yes, my auntie couldn't be bothered to pose for the camera.

It being spring, there are fresh daffodils (also known as "fried eggs") as a table centerpiece.

Salmon, king prawns, spinach and asparagus. The way my auntie cooks sunday lunch will put some expensive restaurants back in Manila to shame!

Melon, raspberries and ice cream. Can dessert be better than fresh fruits and vanilla ice cream???