tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517993457305718122024-02-02T18:55:04.766+08:00Just me... and my other roles!Sometimes, we just have to juggle!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-83129281855004544652021-02-14T15:33:00.000+08:002021-02-14T15:33:43.211+08:00Intrigued what's new about me? In case you are one of my closest friends and you are intrigued about what's happening in my/ our lives? Do head here Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-48219237906739016802017-04-24T21:02:00.002+08:002017-04-24T21:02:33.666+08:00Teen Talk And The Opportunities For Them The Holy Week weekend was jam-packed for us. R's friends, including their families, stayed in the house for the entire weekend. I was excited to see them because we don't really get a lot of visitors coming over to the house (since we are a bit far off from where everybody's based).
Unfortunately, I had to work since my clients do not recognize the Holy Week practice we have here in the Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-75889885060725282962017-03-09T09:07:00.000+08:002017-03-09T09:07:43.486+08:00Struggling But Will Keep Fighting (Aja!)I think it was two months ago when I announced that I am trying something new. I still am but what I noticed is that my writing on the other side of the blog fence is becoming fewer as days go by.
At the peak of my excitement, I think I was able to write new posts in an interval of two days. After some time, it became a five-day interval and before I know it, it became a seven-day Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-24662926580961038642017-02-23T22:26:00.000+08:002017-02-23T22:27:56.193+08:00OFWs Are People, Not ATM Machines After being an OFW for x amount of years, I think I already have the authority to say that life abroad is bittersweet. While, everyone back home thinks you just grow money on trees, that is not true.
Every centavo or peso sent has a story. A day when you had to skip lunch because your boss is panicking that he needs the report yesterday but told you about it, 15 minutes ago. Another Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-11175720296301643642017-02-12T19:11:00.000+08:002017-02-12T19:11:36.370+08:00It's The Weekend Woohoo... Hopefully More Baking!I thought I'd never say those words again (LOL)! When we came home from the desert, my days were always like the weekends. Waking up late because there's nothing that I need to rush about. Browse and browse my Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds. I think I had that kind of routine for the past 18 months.
I got bored so I decided, I should start a new hobby. Well, I always had a hobby andUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-13523958303057027112017-02-06T20:20:00.001+08:002017-02-06T20:20:27.693+08:00When Life Gives You Lemons....
Not me but it shows what I feel right now
Our semi-retirement life (yep, that's what we've been described as here) had been jolted for the past year. You see, I thought we had it all figured out. Investments there, careful spending here and so on.
Unfortunately, the high-risk investment(s) where we have put our savings into is... well, on hold. A few friends who will read / Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-62217726751717810592017-02-02T23:03:00.000+08:002017-02-06T20:21:02.497+08:00I am trying something new.. Yes! I am trying something out... I said to myself, I might just reboot my other blog and have some other use to it - yes, other than ranting coz I do that here already, right? LOL!
Anyways, if you think you want to be nosy like me. Let's peek into the celebrities' life and all other topics related to them. Join me as I try to rebuild my old blog!
It's still a work in progress but I haveUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-51124467889559157512016-10-11T19:30:00.000+08:002016-10-11T19:30:13.017+08:00Where Did Time Go?I cannot believe it that time literally flies so fast! We have reached a few milestones this month of October. For one, this is our second year anniversary of being former OFWs in Dubai. Can you believe that? It feels like it was just yesterday but we have already survived the smog, the "extrajudicial" killings and more here in the Philippines.
Meanwhile, I also have a personal milestone for me Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-44247585736160498572016-08-30T21:32:00.000+08:002016-08-30T21:32:32.791+08:00Checking In Hi guys! I know it's been a while since I have posted an entry to this blog. I want to blame my work for it but of course, that is not really true :p Aside from work, I am also busy with my dogs and of course, my husband.
However, I do feel guilty because I manage to focus on work and the dogs but not on the husband. I hope I can think of something to make up for lost time soon because his Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-91310381751749431502016-08-01T23:55:00.000+08:002016-08-01T23:55:02.845+08:00Worklife is a piece a cake if...You got a super supportive husband! =)
When my husband said that we have to pack our bags to come back here in the Philippines, my first question in my head was, will I get work there? It took a while for me to adjust being a working girl to becoming a full-time housewife.
I knew I was not born to just bake and cook so I thought of pursuing what I want to do and that is to write. I Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-42666474567594731312016-06-16T23:42:00.000+08:002016-06-16T23:50:26.843+08:00Oh my Papa!How are you planning to spend Father's Day this year? I am not sure as well. You see my dad met an accident just last week and he is still recovering from it (can't show you a picture because he does look terrible but in case you have a vivid imagination, think about a panda and then look at his eyes, that's what my dad looks like right now).
Just to give you a picture of what my dad looks Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-5424353372046002722016-06-09T19:16:00.000+08:002016-06-09T19:18:10.895+08:00What's in your Kikay Kit?I have been seeing a lot of Facebook articles and Instagram feeds of friends about what's in their beauty kits. I had to stop and ask myself, do I have one?
If my memory serves me right, I did get curious about astringents, lipsticks and blush on when I was in my tweens. Unfortunately for me, the internet was not a sensation just yet. We did not have all these YouTube videos giving you Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-25498604267421130002016-05-16T22:19:00.002+08:002016-05-16T22:19:32.719+08:00I skipped a month! So a lot of things have happened (imagine I skipped a month without blogging).
Some of them were good (like my aunt coming home for a short vacation), some were bad (my puppies died of Parvo) and some were exciting (got a job).
If I have to describe how April and a bit of May went? Wild.
Yes, that is my word.
Hope you can wait up on me while I try to figure out how to blog all about it (Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-11286270094535856402016-03-20T17:46:00.001+08:002016-03-22T16:27:42.795+08:00Your Kindle Needs an UPDATE!!Since I am obsessed with books and I was literally hoarding them (background story: when we were still in Dubai, I would go to different bookstores or secondhand bookshops to purchase at least one book in a week. Also, I am updated whenever there would be any book sale).
Welcome to the Alarcon's library.. Secretly tucked in a cabinet!
A photo posted by R@chiel (@rach_alarcon) on Jan 8, Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-35293500442307174362016-03-20T16:32:00.003+08:002016-03-20T16:32:35.584+08:00Update: 52 week challenge So, it was during this month last year when I have made a decision to take up the 52 week challenge (see my post here).
I initially thought it was easy but....*drum rolls please* I failed. Initially I was diligent in putting money in the pouch where I have kept the monies. However, I have noticed that I am getting delayed in remitting my challenge and would at times, do a one month deposit so asUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-5464687429234667442016-03-09T13:59:00.000+08:002016-03-09T13:59:17.048+08:00NSO Helpline - a fast and reliable service! First off, I just want to let you know that this is not a sponsored post. I just wanted to write about it because I am so pleased with their service.
If you have been a reader of my blog, you know that I still use my maiden name. I will not bore you of the details why but you can read it here. I know I needed to do something about this (R to be quite honest, is not offended in any way Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-44916794598373530602016-03-02T19:46:00.000+08:002016-03-02T19:46:41.695+08:00Summer on my mindIn a few days, summer will be hitting the country or it did already because of El Nino). I remember when we were still in Dubai, I would always look forward to the early days of summer.
Coming from a weather that has been windy and all too cold, the warmth of the sun is being embraced, literally by everybody. You will definitely see more people frequenting the beaches than the parks!
Taken atUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-49521673054714422372016-02-26T20:45:00.000+08:002016-02-29T22:43:04.408+08:00What's your Cravings?Have you had one? I don't think cravings are only related to pregnant women. I mean anyone can have one right?
I think whenever I'm about to get my monthly flow, I always crave for something sweet and salty (weird right?).
Well, Chrissy Teigen, the beautiful wife of the famous singer John Legend has authored a book to satisfy the cravings that you might want to satisfy.
Cravings: Recipes Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-28362457564420384572016-02-26T18:20:00.003+08:002016-02-26T18:20:45.004+08:00Blogopolis 4D My name is on the list! My name is on the list! *dancing*
Can you see me? I'm rach_alarcon :)
I am psyched because I got picked to have a chance to get invites for the upcoming Blogopolis 4D which will be held this Saturday, Feb 27 2016 at Green Sun, Makati.
I am taking the hubby with me... I hope this will also interest him because I think we can pick up a few ideas if we intend to Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-41656802333039348652016-02-25T14:55:00.001+08:002016-02-25T14:55:52.284+08:00Which team are you? R and I have been coffee lovers ever since. The weather in Dubai gave us the opportunity to enjoy a cup or two, most especially when the winter season comes. There is no doubt as to why cafes in Dubai are a hit (even during summer)!
Here in the Philippines, though we are a tropical country, I have seen a lot of people hang at coffeeshops for most of the day - rain or shine. This actually Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-34098686894392108802016-02-24T14:54:00.000+08:002016-02-24T14:54:22.013+08:00No movements at all I think ever since I have started with this blog, I have linked it to my Google Adsense account. I remember when I was personalising the blog, I was asked if I want to have it linked so that I can earn a profit by blogging (why not right? It felt like hitting two birds with one stone at that time).
Completely ignored the fact that the blog was not earning because I wasn't writing then. Work tookUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-44626978136524412102016-02-11T11:54:00.001+08:002016-02-11T11:54:13.235+08:00I just have to blog about this....I am soooo p*ssed and soooo want to bang my head right now.
Yes, bang it. Because I have been so relaxed thinking that after my good friend repaired and resuscitated my laptop to life that I have tucked my files safely in one of my hard drives. How poor of me to not even check on of them or at least do a back up for safety purposes.
I was too proud to even do it.
Now, I am knocked out of my Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-27575198109473283962016-01-31T17:32:00.001+08:002016-01-31T17:32:15.401+08:00How do you Read?This question crop up in my head literally a few seconds ago.
Why?
I was reading an article online and when I got kind of bored reading, my mind suddenly made a switch and decided to just scan through the article. Yes, I do this most of the time and when my interest is re-grabbed by the article, I go back to the top and read it properly.
Do you the same?
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-46862306162746978042016-01-28T17:33:00.000+08:002016-01-28T17:33:01.574+08:00Tips on Moving on after Losing or Leaving your Job I knew back reading would make sense! :p
A few minutes ago, I have been reading an email that I have received last 2008! Imagine, I still have an unread message from 2008. Either I was really busy or I have completely ignored my email because of my love life (hahaha!).
Anyways, when I opened this email (unfortunately, I cannot provide the link because when I tried opening it from the Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351799345730571812.post-79868624941081812342016-01-25T13:05:00.000+08:002016-01-25T13:15:07.673+08:00How Trusting are You?This question is actually posed to people who use online shopping sites to buy stuff that they want at a discounted price or getting deals to try out restaurants or hotels.
To be quite honest, I have been an avid supporter of websites that offer discounted deals like Groupon when we were still in the UAE. I would buy deals and surprise R with a sumptuous meal or at times, a blah meal.
Now that Unknownnoreply@blogger.com