Right now, I’m helping my uncle with his business. He is paying me for it but recently I feel like the pay isn’t worth it anymore. He’s asking me to do many things and it’s taking too much of my time already. He even wants me to be the helpdesk of one of his businesses. What’s worse is I really hate this kind of stuff. It figures… that’s why I’m not working an 8-5 job. But I really can’t complain because the pay really helps me. I’m just not sure what he’ll ask me to do next… maybe sell merchant accounts or something like that.

Another problem is he has too much ideas he can’t focus on one. Imagine asking to do something and then the next day when I haven’t even started yet with my task, he’ll ask me to do a completely different thing. Sigh…

I know it’s still too early to talk about graduations but I’m really excited for my nephew. My sister and her family recently moved to the US and they’re going to stay there for at least three years. I thought my nephew had to repeat third year in school high school but he got accepted as a senior. Yay!

I talked to him yesterday and he said he’s trying to get a scholarship for college. He is a good boy, isn’t he? So, as a gift for his graduation, I’m thinking of making him photo graduation invitations. Do you think it’s a good idea? I’m pretty his aunts and uncles are going to throw a party for him. Just thinking about me makes me feel excited already!

Yes. I’m counting! Haha! Five more sleeps to go and we’re off to Mindoro. I can’t wait!

I’m really pretty excited about this although I’m going to miss listening to SS501’s Persona concert in Bangkok. And I’m also a little shy about meeting these new people. (I’m not really sociable. I’m not the type who won’t initiate a conversation.) But first things first… I still have some tasks to complete before I go packing my stuff for the trip. First on the list is to look for a new insurance for my mom. The one she applied for already lapse and it’s taking a long time for the company to respond to my queries and I really hate that. I’m trying to look for a good one online and if you’re interested, you can compare life insurance rates here. Tomorrow, I’m going to the seamstress to fit my Luau dress. Yikes! Haha! I don’t wear dresses and I’m pretty this one will make me look pregnant. Sigh.

Those are just a couple of things and I have loads more on my list. I hope I’ll get them accomplished with enough time for me to pack my bags.

Our car is getting old but we really can’t afford to get rid of it right now. Thank goodness it’s still running smoothly. Maybe the best thing to do is to get it insured and also to get a mechanical breakdown insurance. The good news is, I’m finally taking driving lessons, again. Yep, again. I didn’t finish my first driving lessons because I didn’t feel like it. Hush, hush. Nobody knows about this. Haha! But now, my cousin’s husband is going to teach me how to drive next time we go to Lobo. I can now imagine myself going to places on my own, driving a car. Yipee!

I got a new part time job. Yay! My uncle has a small business and he’s letting me do some admin jobs since he is in the US and some of his clients are here in the Philippines. It’s nothing much really but it could get pretty hectic sometimes. But I’m not complaining. I’m really thankful he gave this to me and he’s actually paying me to do this job.

Thanks uncle!

While other people are planning their Orlando vacations, I’m planning my trip to Korea. Yay! I’ve been watching this Korean drama which started my fascination by the country, the people and the culture. Well, actually, the real reason why I wanted to go, or we, my friend and I, is because we have a crush on one of the actors in the drama series. Haha! But of course, that’s not my only reason. I want to experience my first snow in Korea, I want to visit the teddy bear museum in Jeju Island, I want to wear a Hanbok, I want to taste authentic Korean food, etc.

But I want to do this tour the Lonely Planet style. I don’t to on tour with a large group. I want to do it on my own. I’m trying to study their language right now. I started listening to Kpop songs, trying to pronounce the words correctly and trying to understand some words with the help of English translations. It’s really hard, I’m telling you. I’m already tempted to befriend a Korean in our village and have a deal with him… I’ll teach him English and in return he’ll teach me the Korean. Haha! Yes, I’m that desperate. Or maybe I should just enroll in a language school. But I don’t really want to spend money for this and it is a great challenge for myself, right? So far, I am now familiar with all the letters in their native alphabet, Hangul. I can read and write it… veeeeeery slowly and I can romanize it but not perfectly. Not bad ey? Now, if only I actually know the English translation of the words and how to construct sentences…

Sigh. I still have a lot to learn but I’m not giving up. I can do this! I can do this! I can do this!

I am in a tight financial budget right now, aren’t we all? I’m thinking of enrolling at an online university to improve my career opportunities. My friend recommended this too and she is thinking of the same thing. She’s looking at taking an online nursing degree as it is in demand in the US right now.

She’s read a lot of good reviews about Western Governors University. She is working right now so she needs the flexibility of online schooling. WGU is a national university that is supported by more than 20 major corporations and foundations who believe in them. They offer affordable tuition fees which are typically half the cost compared to other online universities. They have outstanding facilities like an online library which is accessible 24 hours a day. WGU as a non-profit university founded by the governors of 19 U.S. states to expand educational access for the working adult. Sounds perfect right?

Can you guess what it is? If you answered the beach then you are correct. It has always been and will always be my paradise. I just love the smell of and the taste of seawater on the breeze. I love the sand between my toes. And the sound of the waves relaxes me and gives me peace of mind. My dream is to own a house near the beach someday. For now wishing I was there should be enough. And of course I made a page for this…

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The photo was one of the islands of the Bacuit Archipelago on El Nido, Palawan.

I have an external drive where I put my files temporarily. When I’m done sorting and organizing my files, I transfer them to DVDs. The question is are DVDs reliable? I’ve read a lot about external drives dying enough not to entrust my important files in it. How about DVDs? I had encountered a few situations where I can’t retrieve my files because the DVD is corrupt so I made it a point to check the files first after burning them to a DVD before totally deleting them from my hard drive or external drive. So far, so good. But I’m still wondering if I should pay for online backup. I really don’t have the budget so maybe I’ll get just enough space for my important files.

My baby Bailey is not well. He lost his appetite today and wouldn’t eat anything and he also threw up a little this morning. I looked it up on the internet and I’ve read it could be inappetance. I already gave him maple syrup in case his blood pressure drops and I force him to drink water with the help of a syringe. I’ll also try to add vitamins to his water. He’s sleeping right and at least now he changes hi sleeping position a lot unlike earlier today when he doesn’t move at all. I just hope he’ll get better soon. If not, I’ll have to bring him to the vet tomorrow morning.