♥ HAPPY NEW YEAR! ♥

Thursday, December 31, 2009

* image from google *

HAPPY 2010 my dear blogbudz!!!

My 2010 checklist:

1. Live healthy.
2. INVEST.
3. Go Charity.
4. Talk to HIM.
5. Spend and budget wisely.
6. TRAVEL.
7. Cure selfishness.
8. Trust people more.
9. Think positive.
10. ACT.

Short yet for me they are meaningful enough. Hope you had a safe celebration last night! Happy happy new year, may we all be more blessed! Just do not forget to share our blessings!

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ My BooKember ♥

Saturday, December 26, 2009

One special gift that I received for my silver birthday came from my dear pamangkin UNO! Though I'm sure it was his mom's choice. =)

I love it not only because I am really into books but also because it came into my life at the perfect time. Just the kind of an inspirational material I need nowadays. I hope to finish it this holiday season but I guess, more than just finishing it, I really hope I could apply each concept into my own life.

* a collection of short but inspiring stories, narrating and explaining how God's words and promises transform people's lives in so many different and wondrous ways *

Books continue to love me as I received another 2 inspirational books this Christmas from my sisters! I feel so blessed. I really got excited because I left in NZ all my favorites and I did not have the time nor the budget to buy new ones since I got home.



I always believed that BOOKS are one of the best gift ideas. Also, now i truly believe that things around us, even the material ones hold some kind of an energy and sometimes we have to let them go so that new things, new energies can come into our lives, evading stagnation. =p

Once I've finished 'em all, I'll get back to you, promise OR remind me. =p I am really looking forward to finishing them to be equip for GOOD YEAR 2010!

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ Fashion E! ♥

Thursday, December 24, 2009

as in EMERGENCY...

Last Sunday, I finally had the courage to avail a PEDICURE service! I was afraid I'll be addicted to it and yes, I'm hooked. As a matter of fact I'm thinking of a nice color to wear next week for our office Christmas party and I'm planning to buy some chic slippers and open-toes shoes. I find it so sexy and chic!

But... I still hate nail files! I can just imagine or hear my nails scratching a blackboard! wee... so hate it. Also, I'm not yet ready to remove all my 'ingrown', just the upper portion. Before, I do my own nail cleaning but since time is of the essence, I decided to just avail a very affordable & acceptable service @ Php 50.00! =p

Just like with make-ups, DID YOU KNOW THAT I used to do my own pedicure, color it and even used nippers when I was in grade school! Yup, you heard me right but studies and other matters got in our way. =) But now, I'm gaining my interest with it once more.

♥ ♥ ♥

FF [fast forward] 2 days. I decided to wear a pair of slippers just to flaunt my newly pedicured toes! Came Tuesday, I still wore the same pair even though its too old. I had it since college, for pete's sake! =) Can you guess what happened next?!

FASHION EMERGENCY – the strap suddenly spaced out! Oh no! Thank goodness it was lunch time when it happened and not in the middle of an important workshop I was attending the whole day! Thanks to my being friendly also, hehe... but kidding aside, thanks to Age, my co berkies, she lent me a pair of nice step-in so that I can buy a pair @ a nearby SM (thank God again). =p So, my day was saved. So grateful! My bonus for almost being crazy about this fashion emergency... TA-DA....

REAL NICE PAIRS @ VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES

Just the colors I like and Just the styles I'm planning to buy! So perfect!

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ Blasting Spending! ♥

I've been off line for the longest time but my ATM/wallet isn't. =) Know what I'm talking about? Spending, eversince I got back from the country my spending has not stopped. What's worse is, it'll continue up to early 2010 (i feel it, considering mom's birthday, all-girl bonding @ Laoag and my return to NZ).

What kept me and my pocket busy for the past weeks...

Watching the movie 2012 with bru at Gateway. Pig-out @ Burgoo and Jollibee! hehe...
Our PLDT landline has been unserviceable since Ondoy. It was a very unpleasant surprise for me! That is also one of the reasons why I was not able to do my blog stuff. IM TRULY VERY DISAPPOINTED to their service this time. For the first week, I spent 1,000.00 pesos for the prepaid broadband alone! I could have saved big bucks only if we had our line and I used a prepaid internet card instead.

I bought some additions to my collections – SNOWGLOBES. Just can't resist the temptation.

Friday night is barkada night! Berkies Ji, Davy and Cel invited me to watch New Moon with them at Robinsons Galleria. I suddenly missed Lovey. I do not have a bodyguard anymore. For the longest time, I went home late at night, ALONE again. =( The brighter side is that I'm now a SINGLE LADY! hehehe... Having a good time. Having fun. Enjoying youth. All these while nourishing and tightening friendships! Just a clarification: I'm may be living like a single lady right now but my heart isn't. She has found her lifetime pair just 2 years ago! =)

I spent my weekend scouting for new clothes since I only brought few when I got back. I ended up buying some casual T-shirts @ MANGO. My very firsts and probably one of my most expensive shirts/brands. I LAVETT! Truly there is a big difference between the 'real' ones and the imitations. I love the material used! So cool, smooth and soft!

Straight from Trinoma I headed to Jobimate's/mareng Noreen's surprise overnight bridal shower held at our all-time fave Malayan Plaza Hotel. The room is clean and big enough for 3,500.00 pesos. Sulit! Plus the skynight view, it was very good.

Again, straight from Malayan Hotel, I joined my sisters at their house tripping @ Imus Cavite. Some are nice, some aren't but I think we found a place for us! =p Yipeee, I'll tell you about it soon!

Monday holiday is Bonifacio day and National Heroes' Day. We went to Landmark and Glorietta Makati and I went home with 5 pairs of pants at a very friendly cost. I also bought my BDJ planner at Powerbooks. Good heavens! It cost me 598.00 pesos. It was only my 2nd time to buy it and I do not and cannot deny the fact that it is really beautiful, flavorful and useful but considering how hard these times are, 598.00 pesos is already something! So next year, I'll make my own planner for 2011... hahaha. Actually, I already created a lay-out for my 2010 planner but unfortunately my laptop broke down and up to now, my files are there, stucked.

The money drain continues this coming weekend as I celebrate my 25th birthday/Berk's Christmas Party at Tagaytay. Too bad I cannot join bru and her friends @ EK. Some other time, maybe.

After this weekend, I'll put my focus on housing, new investments, charity works, Christmas shopping and endless bondings! Blogworld, I'm sad because Lovey is not with me and it will take some time before we see each other again but I'm doing the best I can to be just fine and to be able to do something worthwhile in my life less a bodyguard, protector, big fan and financier. =p


All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ It's Christmas all over the world! ♥

Hello budz! MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! =p


15 minutes to go and it's Christmas! hep hep... not here in Pinas but in NZ where My Love is. The thought makes me sad. Not being able to spend Christmas (and my birthday) with him but I know for sure that WE will come out stronger after this trial of time and distance. Enough of sad thoughts. For a brighter part of my life, my Ate gave me some dough just to go shopping with her earlier toay! Can you freaking believe that?! I can't believe myself! But shopping is shopping, I love it and so I enjoyed!


Aside from aguinaldos I'm giving away this season, I also gave myself some Christmas (and birthday) treats.

* black & white blouse *

* hand-sanitzer w/ moisturizer KIWI scent *

I miss NZ somehow.

* an everyday watch - my kind of watch,

interchangeable strap and face *

* sophie martin big brown bag for everyday use *

* manicure =p *

Today is also Nanay's (grandma, mother side) birthday. For Noche Buena and Christmas day itself, our family will shae together menudo, relyenong bangus (my request), buko slad, leche flan, spaghetti, carbonara (unsure), sisig, hamon de bola and some more goodie foodies.

We are also planning to visit Uno @ Las Pinas. I miss My Love so very much. It is so sad that we cannot celebrate together this year but we made a sweet vow, actually it's his vow that it's gonnab be THE LAST DECEMBER that we're apart from each other.

PS. Considering the 'deprivations' I experienced when I was abroad, it's just fair that I spent some dough for myself this time around. =p I know you agree with me, 'aight?!

Love You All Much!

Miss Sachi

♥ SILVER anniversary ♥

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Pips, so sorry for being out for so long... promise, I have a valid reason. =p Our DSL/Landline in our house is not yet fixed since Ondoy, can you believe that!? Talk about QUALITY SERVICE. PLDT hello!!!!! And in the office sites like these are blocked to death and I cannot use prepaid broadband since I'm using Linux. hay.... It's hard.... I miss my blog stuff. In the meantime you may check me out @ chocnutmuncher's site!

Yesterday, I celebrated my SILVER ANNIVERSARY on earth. I admit, I'm kinda lonely mainly beacuse I'm missing someone. Thanks to family & friends... my day got better.

pre celebrations with FAMILIA...
@ Yellow Cab Trinoma




with jobi family... @ Malayan Plaza Hotel
also noreen's bridal shower!

with Finance Berks @ TAGAYTAY... so many thanks...
you made it extra special...

Something/someone special may be missing but still with my Creator and everyone else who loves me, I'm such a fool to be very lonely! =p I LOVE YOU ALL.

All Love,
Miss Sachi

♥ Woman's Colour. ♥

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Yesterday I originally planned to go to Wellington's Cable Car but unfortunately it was closed until Monday for its annual safety inspection. I then just decided to do some window-shopping. For three hours or more, I've been confined to only just 1 section: COSMETICS/MAKE-UPS.

I find it an extraordinary and truly fascinating experience for many reasons:

1. I'm more interested in make-ups when I was in elementary rather than as a grown-up or even today.
2. Since, I have no enough knowledge about it, I usually get shy to look around at our local malls.
3. The saleslady talking to me is more of a pressure rather than of help that's why I literally AVOID THE AREA.

But... yesterday was different. It was the perfect time to meet the WOMAN's COLOURS. =) I first went to the brands known to me such as Maybelline, L'oreal, Revlon and Max and Clarins. Then, I went to sections of Australia & UK such as Natio and Australis. After that, I encountered some of the probably most expensive brands like Shiseido, Channel, Dior and Clinique. It felt heaven. Can I tell you one funny thing. I was hesitant to touch & try those in the area of Channel & Dior. =p I was intimidated. I was overwhelmed not just with the brands but more of the fact that I rarely touch those cosmetics and all the more see/try LOTS of testers! [though I tried them only in my hands]

As I went home, I looked at my kikay kit or make-up kit that has been kept for years. hehe...
And I found this antiques... LOL


♥ NIVEA lip balm in cherry flavor, I love it & I really use this one everyday.
♥ Maybelline Fruit Jelly Lipgloss, I also love this one but seldom use because it's messy.
♥ Avon burgundy lipstick, usually used just in the morning or occasionally.
♥ Maybelline Clear Smooth Aqua Gel Foundation. I really love this one and it's really good but for some reason, I developed an allergy to it last year. Now, that's sad coz I really like this one.
♥ Avon eyeliner. I rarely use this coz I'm too lazy but I really think that eyeliners alone changes my face, my look or my aura. =p
♥ Avon Mascarra Long Lashes. I use this when I'm playing with my face inside the home. =)
♥ Dove Moisturizing Two-way Powder, Radiance Shine, Eyeshadow Rouge. I bought this one from my tita last year. Used it for just a couple of times. I love 3-1 packs but they seldom come in a good combi colors. The quality is not much of top of the line too.

Upon seeing this shameful make-up kit of mine, I decided to buy myself some new stuff that can boost up my look. =) I raided Queensgate [mall in Lower Hutt, NZ] to find cool matches for me, without breaking my budget and here they are..... =0

* No 7 Stay Perfect Foundation and Botanics lipstick *

I'm not sure if I can give useful reviews out of them just like other bloggers do. Maybe I won't attempt either but I'll surely share to you my experience! Hope you had a grand weekend!

SweetNight,

Miss Sachi

♥ 100th Blog Entry Special ♥

Friday, November 6, 2009

Good Friday everyone! Today is a big day for me because this my 100th blog entry. *clap,clap,clap* hehe... Looking back, some of my previous entries are just about my personal sh*ts, some do really make sense and some come too strong or too meek. Anyhow, this particular blog will be a special treat for all of you. Since I'm a woman, (a tough & proud one) the first treat is for the whole Venus Clan - SHOPPING GALORE!!!

* didn't i just mention about how much I want to try branded items?!

i smell opportunity ladies, how cool is that!?*

* I'm a Canon-lady, this is definitely a must-see for me!*


* Some me-shopping! Well, I guess it wont hurt to bring along my
bestfriend, or mom & ate bong. =p*

* it's time to start completing the Christmas Gift List!*

* Let's go girls, let's have the FUN that WE DESERVE!*

These freaking cool stuff 'bout Shopping are from my own mailbox, email account & various friendly sites on the net. I hope you enjoy my treat for you this Friday Madness! More to come, promise!

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ Surprises. ♥

In a span of one month, I've encountered some life's surprises. =p

First one - my ticket home. I booked it sometime in October. I was supposed to fly mid-Oct but some changes made me change my mind and decided to rebook it, at least for another month. So, I called Singapore Airlines. Surprisingly, the rebooking cost me nothing! =) Isn't that surprisingly cool?!

Thanks Singapore Airlines!

Second one - talking about jobs. I worked as a Cashier in a supermarket for a couple of months. Before my supposed flight on October I was offered an office job which I turned down. There goes the stubbornness in me. But later, weeks before my new departure date, a temporary job came which pays better. I decided not to be stubborn anymore and happily grabbed the opportunity even though it means goodbye movie marathons. hehe...

Thanks to Randstad!

Some of you might think that these are just ordinary things in our everyday lives. But for me, they are surprises I need to be grateful for. Besides, that'll help me have a more positive outlook in life. So thanks for letting me be. =)

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ No Batman, No Spider-man, No Superman ♥

Thursday, November 5, 2009

I started my morning watching the NatGeo channel. Luckily, they are showing the History of Titanic, this time focusing to Captain Smith's blunder and negligence of his duties. You know how addict I am to anything that has something to do with Titanic. =) But I also would like to watch their docu on RP's M.V. Donya Paz which is said to be Asia's Titanic. If I'm not mistaken it has set the world-record for the most number of fatalities in the history of maritime disasters. The next docu was about the 9/11 bombing back in 2001.

Rewind to 9-11-2001. I did not have much understanding of these events (chronologically) since news at that time were just popping left and right. Not to mention, I was too preoccupied with College life, mid-term times if I remember it right. It was a tragedy caused by humans' incapacity to understand and love each other. So sad. I just uttered to myself, in reality there are really no superheroes. [i know, i should have known that earlier, and i do] But I guess no one is prepared for such tragedy, not even US. Unlike in movies where they all seem to be intelligent and always right on time, the 9/11 incident showed that REALITY is way different form our imaginations. I just could not understand why the people stayed on Tower 2 when in fact Tower 1 was set on fire due to the 1st hit of an aircraft. I could not understand why did the authorities let them stay in those 2 buildings and even told them it was okay to go back to the Tower 1. I could not understand why there were hi-jackers on the planes in the first place. Can you imagine, the ticket agent told later that he has this strange feeling to one of the passengers that turned out to be on of the hi-jackers and still let his guard down a bit!

The good thing is, just like the Titanic which changed the whole Maritime Standards, 9-11 incident changed Airport Securities too. And honestly, I think it just had to happen.

That just hit me. When something is finally happening, everything else just seem to change including us. Sometimes its for better but sometimes it simply ain't. The power of reality is just too overwhelming I guess. God forbids but if the same thing happens again in the future I'm pretty sure we'll discover some other mistakes then. It's sad but I guess that is life.

Moving on, I got this theory that I just patched all up the other night. I knew someone who adores US so much. In fairness to him, I share the same views too. However, he compares so much our country to US which I think is out of the question. Don't you think so too? He could write a series of book about how rotten and hopeless our country is and another series for his adoration to US plus his American dream. =p Truth is I have nothing against it. But don't blame me if I'd be hurt if anyone would say all these bad things to my country. I am not blind, I know the problems of my homeland and I know too my responsibilities and my lack of action as its citizen [but slowly I'm trying to be part of the change I want]. This guy I'm talking about has finished his degree in a university subsidized by the government. That makes me sad and a little mad. I for one is also a product of a State U, that is one reason why I join public service, to return somehow what help they have given me in my studies. I mean he has the guts to complain yet do nothing or think nothing of how he can help out.

I have an idea, though it may be a drastic move & many might appeal but it's my right to think, bleh. What if the government use its power to recruit the most brilliant people that they need who graduated from State Us and make them work for them for say, 3-5 years? =p As I said, I was just thinking. Remember there are no Superheroes in reality, but we can be the simple human beings that can create change.

Here's my theory related to what I said above. People complain that those who are in the government are if not stupid are less brainier that's why they are easily fooled, that's why many get away with cases filed in court including tax cases, that's why we have thoughtless laws. What can you expect!? Look, the most brilliant people are either hired by top private corporations or go abroad. The average people are hired by the small-medium enterprises. Who are left to run the country, the less brilliant or the lazy ones, we choose. Now everybody wonder why we have all these problems. hay. Just so sad. Come on, tell me, do I make any sense. =p

The above are just my idea and self-made theory that probably need more polishing and/or evidence. hehe... I just need to clear my thoughts from these things, hence the urge to write.

It's Thursday again, hope you're having a great week and tomorrow it'll be a Friday madness once more.

All Love,

Miss Sachi


*no hard feelings okay, just airing my thoughts [applying generally), that's all*

♥ Frustrations blah blah blah... ♥

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

This is not such a very good day! Hep, before you think of anything negative that happened to me, let me tell you that there is none. Everything is perfect, or so I thought. The thing is I'm a little [understatement] frustrated and the cause is my addiction to Internet surfing. Gosh, I cannot seem to stop to browse all these online stores that appear left and right just like mushrooms & grasses, hehe. They're everywhere! That is despite the fact that I have hundreds of unopened invitations from them in my Multiply Account. =p

my supposed to be Diesel Bag, hehe

Oh, this is so mean. So HARD to resist temptations that seem to be just everywhere. I suddenly come up to a self-realization which I think is yet to be proven more solidly. I intend to spend more moolah when I'm less productive! You know why I say that, it's because more time, effort and energy thinking about spending (as in to the point that I cannot brush 'buying' off my mind) means less time being spend on other matters like reading, working or whatever it is. I'm too preoccupied with that uber-cute diesel bag, very chic make-ups and branded shoes & bags that I can no longer do other functions. I seriously need help. ='( Good thing however, I'm moving out of this country, it's making me mad when it comes to shopping! *sheesh*

Err, I spent the whole day, window-shopping through their catalogues and websites - the whole day imagine! What a waste!? *hoo* To end all these, I'm paying them a visit, last visit this Sat., (hehehehe) I just hope that the weather cooperates then. Now, you know why I'm frustrated. Aside from my incapacity to buy the things I'm craving to death right now (at least all), I feel unproductive. I just wonder though, do you think if I were able to buy those stuff I'll still feel not productive?! LOL

Since I mentioned branded things above. The truth is I never had both the mean and the chance to buy such things. I know that style and fashion depend on how one carries herself or her outfit [ultimately at least] but I'd still like to try them on and see for myself if there's really a difference to the fitting, materials and quality all-in-all as compared to the averagely-branded stuff. Most people who've tried both say there is, just wanna prove it myself or who knows busted it. =)

Truth is I just know the brand names but I'm clueless as to which is more expensive or a better product. So, okay you may laugh at me [coz I'm laughing at myself too, hehehe] but I'd say anything worth more than Php 5000.00 for a starter. hmm hmm hmm *think, think, think*

I'll end this post challenging myself, i.e. to be super chooooosy and overly meticulous when it comes to buying things especially with clothes, shoes and bags!!! That way I'll be able to try branded ones & I'll be out of trouble from any impulse shopping. WIN-WIN strategy, eh? I just wonder how long can I keep up with my challenge. *sigh* =p


SweetNight Fellas! I'll be the wise shopper I always wanted - SOON!

Miss Sachi

♥ One Big Fat Lie? ♥

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Hello sweeties, I just wanna share this one before I finally crawl into my bed [and finish MI2, hihihi]. I remember during high school we were asked by one of our teachers [cud not remember the name nor the subject though] to write into a piece of paper our supposed to be 'own philosophy in life'. It was a homework. Since I was not good in remembering some assignments during that time and I was in the phase of loosing my interest to write too, I decided to just, well, copy or rephrase something that's been hanging around our house for years. I thought that those words written on a wooden plaque were perfect! Actually, if I'm allowed to say, it was my mom's idea! hahaha...

Fast Forward.

It's been years since that incident and honestly I felt like I lied in answering that particular homework where I was supposed to say/write my very own life's philosophy. SO, this night I decided to post my saver from that time and try to tell you as honest as possible if I really applied it for the past, what... 10 years of my life. [crossing fingers now]. Join me! I'll highlight my success (of course, hehe) and make bold those that remain lies.

DESIDERATA - by Max Ehrmann

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, [i'm stubborn kasi] even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons,[do you agree w/ this?] they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, [50/50] whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

I do not want to make an overall assessment or evaluate myself for that matter. I'll just let the above speak for itself. Maybe next time I'll share my true PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE. How about you, what's your life philosophy?

SweetNight Guys,

Miss Sachi

♥ Sachi on CHOOSING, ENVY & DREAMS ♥

Monday, November 2, 2009

Is it me or just the moon tonight that's driving my mind into the land of crazy thoughts?

What's the drama, you might be wondering. Well, as I previously blogged, six months ago I tried to migrate, leaving everything I love behind. [As I promised too, I'll try to be more open-minded and more open-hearted as I have ever been before.] After half a year I decided to go back because of so-many-to-mention reasons. [I'll be flying in a couple of weeks] I do not exactly know if it's the recent events that are bugging me or the people i know who are to migrate soon [everybody just seems to be leaving RP] or my decision to be more open-minded or the full moon tonight that is giving me this 'feeling'. The feeling of wanting just to stay here. hahaha.... I know I'm so hard to understand, that's why I do not ask to be understood by everyone. I'm a woman after all, what an excuse to change my mind as fast as the next tick of the clock. nyahahaha =p

I guess it's true that you won''t miss something until the moment you loose it and people just tend to want what they don't have.

♥ ♥ ♥

I guess so too, blessed are those who say: "THERE'S NOTHING ELSE I CAN POSSIBLY ASK FOR IN LIFE!" [or they're just lying?, what do you think?] Say we take it as unquestionable truth, I just wonder, when will be the time I'll be saying that. Can somebody tell me how to get to that point!? (read: NOW)
For me, even though it's absolutely their freedom to feel and say there's nothing else they could ask out of life - If I were them, I'll probably just keep it to myself. I see that gesture as a way of staying humble. Why? Sure you could be an inspiration to others, that is if your life is truly inspirational which I think is very seldom but I could almost surely say that most people would just feel envious, most people would feel that their cases are hopeless, most people would feel that the world is unfair only to them and worse they would think and feel abandoned. I just wonder why not ask CHARITY and KINDNESS out of life. I mean, if they are personally happy with their lives already why not bring their existence to a higher level. Ask and do something for other people. Say, they are into charities already, I suppose and I'm pretty sure that it can never be too much to help others, after all people in need are almost countless nowadays.=p [cool down]

Okay, enough of my pickle-mindedness, enough of my endless wants (hehe) and enough of my deviously envious thoughts. [shrug, shrug, shrug] =p

♥ ♥ ♥

I remember I once said that I believe that dreams do die but dreamers do not. I still believe in that though I must admit that dreamers have death too but in the entire life of a dreamer, there could be many dreams. Dreams that changed, got old, replaced, revised, died and born. That's why I come up with this realization:

I have dreams and for me I make them flexible. Some of which I'll allow to die, some I'll change, replace or revise and some are yet to be born if not a sprout. You see, the fact that dreamers die changes my view somehow. Like a man, I'm now more concerned of the path towards my dreams rather than the end goal. I think that in every step to the path I'll take, there are small pieces of my big dream that comes true and those small pieces are the ones I have to cherish because one day they'll be the big & ultimate dream I always had.

To dream is free. Our dreams are absolutely ours. So why do we depend its coming true to other people or chances even. We create it. We hold it. It is just right that we do something about it, after all we're the one who'll benefit from it. Only, let us not forget & ignore the road to our dreams, for all we know it's the best part of dreaming and of our dream itself. =)

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ Ten Random Things About ME ♥

Okay, for the sake of fun, I won't think too much, just the first ten things (with or without sense) that comes up my mind, of course, ABOUT ME or somehow related to me.

1. For me the ff: are underrated foodies: Potatoes, Bananas and Eggs. They're yummy and nutritious as is and you can do lots of other stuff from them. =p They're my faves and must-have-always when I get my own pantry or house. hehe

2. In the hype of TITANIC, I watched it almost every free time I have. I used to memorise all the lines. I was just so hooked and fascinated. Actually, until now. One mighty dream I have - SEE THE TITANIC for MYSELF! =p big dream, eh?

3. I suffered form inferiority complex. Sad really, but I believe I've recovered.

4. I'm not so materialistic but I like comforts. =)

5. I don't have a dream wedding [yet].

6. When I was still a little girl, I liked to become a teacher, a doctor and a soldier! hihihi

7. I daydream more than half of my life! hehe [ i dunno really but i'm definitely a big daydreamer]

8. During Highschool, I still play paper dolls and hooked in animes, actually up to College. hehehe

9. I used to be skinny. During highschool when I get my first broken heart (yikes!) I became uber fat! and never come back to the slim type figure. How sad? How I hate that guy all the more! hehe [we're actually friends now]

10. One could/should have been in my life I cannot forget - STUDY @ UP Diliman. But don't get me wrong, I'm happy the way I am right now and I'm one proud produce of PUP. =p

There is so much more coming into my head. But I got to stop since I only promised for 10. Maybe next tme, we'll hit another round.

What about you, tell me some random things 'bout you! It's fun. =)

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ Neutral Grounds ♥

*image borrowed from google*

Quoting from wikipedia:

"Crossroads (culture), an intersection of roads. This meaning is used metaphorically
as a place where other things – both physical and abstract – meet."

Sachi on the other hand has another way of seeing a crossroad. For me, crossroad is a point where you are in a neutral ground and are about to make a choice, hence the neutrality stops. It's a crucial place, so crucial that many avoid them, I believe. But somehow destiny has managed to put me on crossroads every now and then. I wouldn't know and I have no attention of analysing too if I've chosen the right road for me. So far, I regret nothing grand about my life. Here's what I realized, when I'm at a crossroad, I feel like the decision I'm about to make is such a big deal (and maybe, just maybe it really is) but the moment I picked and walked down on one road, the big deal about it ceases. The moment I decide on something, my focus also diverts like automatically and I guess I know deep inside that there's nothing else I could do to turn back time so why waste my time and energy thinking about the could-have-beens & should-have-beens from the past.

Going back to the crossroad where I'm at, I have 12 days to think about which road shall I take soon. The good thing about me, I believe that no matter what decision I'll make, it would be what's best for me. Maybe not in the way I'm expecting it to be or other people are expecting it to be but I really just have faith that HE's leading me to the right path. And right path does not mean easy nor comfortable but a path which will make me a better believer in HIM and a better person for the world.

So, that's the positive way I'm seeing my situation now. For some darker side, I'll be hypocrite if I'll say being at a crossroad is fine with me, or it ain't stressful. Sure it feels like shit to be in a situation where you had to make a choice that would definitely affect you and other people's lives. It has a risk you know. So, it still sucks, thinking about it over and over again until the deadline comes to make your choice final.

During crossroads, sure I seek advices from different trusted persons close to my heart. But, I'm the most hard-headed and stubborn girl in town deep inside (except w/ my mom). Meaning, when someone's talking to me about something, I can argue up to the end (no kidding). I can do that with my mouth open or shut. (some skill, eh?) =p If we're close, I'll argue through talking, however if we're not, the arguments will stay inside my head (so I'll stay as a winner!) hehehe With that attitude, do you think I can follow other people's advises? Don't get me wrong, I do listen, I do get and even use their points but I rarely, rarely follow exactly what others are saying. Advices help indeed but the one thing that really get me through during and after a crossroad is FAITH, no doubt. Faith in HiS Love for me. FAith that He wont let anything bad happen to me. Faith in myself.

Faith is such a very strong and wide word for me. It's almost everything to me. I mean, it could make you stronger & at the same time it makes you humble and all that. So, I'm wondering, though my Faith for sure needs more nourishing, where or how far will it take me. Isn't it exciting to know? =p

As I've said I'll be moving out from this Neutral Ground, soon and by the time it's over and done one thing is for sure, I DID it with FAITH!


P.S. From this blog forward, expect an older but bolder, more serious but more fun, more open mind & open heart posts from Miss Sachi. (hope so!)

Keep the blogrolling!

All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ Friends with money & work. ♥

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Howdy! It's been a little too long, eh? For a moment, I thought of giving up this blogging but then, I'm suddenly back to my senses and realized it was such a foolish idea (at this time atleast). So here I am, writing my sentiments. There is this old blogsite I read over the weekend which really inspired me. It was already old (xanga account) and have been inactive for 4 years! so no need I guess to share the site but most of the entries are really good that I could compare it to like, ahmm, reading another self-help, empowerment book. What's more amazing is that 90% of her views are like mine, only she can express herself clearer and bolder. How freaking cool is that!?

So what's my story? And oh just before I forget, I'll resume and make bawi for my countdown next week, promise! *wink* There's just something that's been bothering me to death these past days. Yep, it's that serious and it happened while I'm in the height of my peace, believing that everything will be fine when I'm finally back. For a moment too, I felt like I just wanted to stay here and never go back to the chismax world, chaos, pollution, corruption, yucky political gimmickry, low-paying jobs etc etc etc. Something bad really came up, eh?

What do I realize? Personally, I think I'm not praying enough (so shame on me), that is why God is calling my attention once more. Another thing is, it's very rare to meet people with credibility, integrity, knowledge and power, and at the same time stay humble and sensible. Gets? How i wish I could meet or at least know someone like that, someone to look up to, just once in my career! I also realized that the problem is not because people do not understand this and that, the problem is that people refuse to even try to understand.

Lastly, I heard or must've read somewhere that the only way to conquer your fear is to face it. So, what's mine? I'm afraid to be jobless. I'm afraid to loose money. Now, am I materialistic or realistic? You tell me. We're the type of family who just always meet the ends until my sisters graduated and helped the family out. I'm lucky I'm the youngest, so no much pressure but what we've gone thru stuck to my mind somehow, hence the birth of my fears. I've been jobless for 3 months (2.5 actually) because my previous job is a killer! =p You know what, I've been fine not only because I prepared for going jobless but also because of my avid supporters. hahaha (family & friends). But it didn't take away my fears. So should I go through the same process once again and make sure this time it will work? Meaning, should I go back home & quit my job and just apply somewhere I love to, or should I stick to it, swallow my pride & beliefs because it's more economical? Yeah, people always have options. The hardest part is picking which one. Considering money, by all means I'd rather stay, but considering my inner self, the decision would've been otherwise.

As of the end of this writing, I still do not have a concrete answer. =p May the Above, bless me with strength, courage and wisdom to overcome this trial phase.

Oh money, Oh jobs, why are you so mean to me!? =p Can we be friends, please? hihihi... thanks in advance!

Peace-out!

Miss Sachi

♥ Countdown (21st - 20th day): Composting & Kiddie Time ♥

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

On the 21st day of my countdown I sort of babysit for the second time around for 2 Fil-Samoan kids, Bella & Joshua. They are kids of Marie's friends (Samoan & Filipina). What we do? Played never ending PS2, ate cookies & chocolates plus some online games. I easily get along with them because of my very own darlings Bea & Uno. Wanna meet these adorable kids too? =p


Let's go to another worthwhile activity I did, this time around for the love of mother nature! yipee. Having a backyard makes it possible for us to exercise composting of easily rotten wastes such as leftover food. So, yours truly tried it herself, the digging, putting grass & finally covering again with soil. It's really a big help for the environment, minimising not just the waste itself but also the use of garbage plastic bags. Sachi's On S.A.L.E. (Saving And Loving the Environent).

On the same day occurred the House Blessing and I'm sharing to you some snapshots of the event. =) Delicious overflowing foodies, a Pinoy priest, mostly Pinoy visitors, Karaoke to the max an children all over, it was a big time fun!


Jam-packed weekend, eh?
What about you, how'd you spent the weekend?


All Love,

Miss Sachi

♥ Mom's Piece ♥

Sunday, October 25, 2009

I was browsing thru my jewelries to see what would fit my outfit for the House Blessing when I saw a pair of earrings my mom gave me before I went here. It was a proof of my 'sentimentality' rather than 'practicality'.

She made me chose between a new, more expensive & really beautifully chic dangling earrings and an old (but I'd say classic!), round-shaped and less gram of gold one which my dad brought for my mom for their wedding. What's more special to that particular Mom's piece is that it's a Survivor. Most of my mom's old jewelries end up in pawnshops and no longer redeemed. Yeah, at one point, we became that needy. But mom has managed to find a way to get us through even if it means loosing her possessions.

So cutting the drama out (LOL), I chose the Survivor piece of my Mom... and I couldn't be happier.

I did not wear it on the House Blessing, I used my pair of white gold studded with brillantitos but soon I might just wear it, besides it's more than just a piece of gold to me.


All Love,

Miss Sachi


image from google

♥ Hot Citi ♥

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Happy Sabaday!

Today is a very very busy day as the whole house is preparing for tomorrow's celebration: HOUSE BLESSING. We're all excited since it will also serve as a mini Pinoy gathering.

So this will just be a quick post to share to you one hot deal I get form using my Citibank credit card. I am no fan of loans, credits & that includes the use of credit cards. i admit however that I have a number of those plastic moneys. Yeah I acknowledge their benefits & advantages but I'm careful not to abuse it. My very first Credit Card is Citibank and Ive been loyal somehow. Recently I used it for booking my ticket (for convenience) and they emailed me their latest deal that would most likely benefit me. =)

♥ ♥ ♥

Use your Citi Card anywhere and enjoy these blockbuster treats: HOW TO REDEEM YOUR FREE MOVIE PASSES:
Minimum single-receipt purchase of P1,500 anywhere Get 1 Free Movie Pass worth P130 Minimum single-receipt purchase of P7,000 anywhere Get 2 Free Movie Passes worth P260 Plus Popcorn & Softdrinks for 2 For every new approved Citi One Bill enrollment Get 2 Free Movie Passes worth P260 Plus Popcorn & Softdrinks for 2 Minimum single-receipt PayLite purchase of 20,000 anywhere Get 3 Free Movie Passes worth P390 Plus Popcorn & Softdrinks for 3	Simply present your Citi Card and submit your valid charge slip at the following participating cinemas:
	AYALA CINEMAS Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa Glorieta 4, Makati City Greenbelt 3, Makati City Trinoma, Quezon City Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City Market! Market!, Taguig City EASTWOOD CINEMAS Libis, Quezon City ROBINSONS MOVIE WORLD Robinsons Ermita, Manila Robinsons Galleria, Quezon City Robinsons Metro East, Pasig CIty Forum Robinsons Pioneer, Mandaluyong City Robinsons Bacolod, Bacolod City Robinsons Dasmarinas, Cavite Robinsons Iloilo, Iloilo City Robinsons Lipa, Batangas Robinsons Starmills, Pampanga Robinsons Tacloban, Leyte SHANG CINEPLEX Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City SM BRANCHES METRO MANILA: Bictuan, Fairview, Mall of Asia, Manila, Marikina, Megamall, Muntinlupa, North Eda/The Block, San Lazaro, South Mall, Sta. Mesa, Sucat, Taytay, The Podium, Valenzuela, plus IMAX Theaters in Mall of Asia and North Edsa LUZON: Bacoor, Baguio, Baliwag, Batangas, Clark, Dasmarinas, Lipa, Lucena, Marilao, Molino, Naga, Pampanga, Rosales, Sta. Rosa VISAYAS: Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo MINDANAO: Cagayan De Oro, Davao
Catch the movies you've been waiting to see because the Free Movie Pass can be redeemed until November 30, 2009.

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Fair enough, eh?
I now have a perfect idea on how to use it!
That definitely made my weekend.
How about you, any great deal around?

Enjoy the weekends!

Miss Sachi


images from citi's email

♥ Countdown (22nd day): How to be the Best of A Lady ♥

Friday, October 23, 2009

* my stress-busters: BOOKS*

* my ideal way to spend a sunny afternoon: READING in my garden/backyard*

I spent the entire afternoon (after hanging the damp clothes) reading/re-reading one of my woman-empowerment books, BEST OF A LADY. It is a compilation by J. Marius of advises, tips and nuggets of wisdom on how to live a better life and how to live your life to the fullest which happened to be specially designed for ladies like me. =) The booklet covers almost all aspects of life, very concise but fully packed with feel-good, encouraging and enlightening words. It is very handy too and a great source of daily reflection.

I bought it at St. Paul's for only Php 100.00. A real deal. =p This booklet is an ideal gift for our ever precious girlfriends!

Quoting from the book:

" A legend narrates that one day God took away from the sun
its most brilliant ray, from the sea its most splendid pearl,
from the angels the purest essence of their beautiful ideal,
and from the flowers the sweetest perfume of their fragrance.
He combined these things into a sublime mixture
to which he imparted human features and a soul,
and He called it, WOMAN."

Yesterday I have informed you all about my Quest and this book together with the Holy Bible (which Lovey will discuss w/ me), I'm positive that I'm doing a step closer to my goals.


Excuse me gentlemen and please take no offense, but I AM REALLY SO MUCH HAPPY THAT I AM A WOMAN! =)

All Love,
Miss Sachi

♥ The Quest. ♥

Thursday, October 22, 2009

I'm tired not of living my life but of trying to find out what's the meaning of it.

I've been flat on my face, hit the bottom and even stayed there for some time. Faced the devils outside and confronted the demons inside. My heart has bled, my spirit has broken and my mind has blown up BUT I'm still here. Most of the times, I'm clueless. I sure do put up a front of a composed, smart and strong young woman but inside I'm hell vulnerable & fragile & weak.

Now, after quite a long race, I admit, I'm getting tired of trying to figure out what my life is. I have thought of stopping but I could not. I'm afraid it's my only interest in life. Even destiny I think, is having a hard time to decide where to lead me. Sometimes, I could not help but envy others who seemed to have found their niche & then wonder if that time will ever come to me.

I'm officially adding a more personal note to this blog: The Quest for True Sachi.
I do not know how long it will take me to find the meaning of my life and to live out my mission, including all the rests I'll take in between whenever I get tired. But one thing I vow to you and to Him, no matter how tired I am, how weak, how dirty and how down I can get, I will not give up nor give in until I find the essence of my being.

I know that there are many out there who are in the same page as I am right now with their own respective lives. I hope we could all share our experiences 'cos I'm sure there will be a great deal of learning that we can get from each other.


All Love,

Miss Sachi


image from google