Spanish Pinay

In my attempt to be green, I created this recycled garbage bin.  I am using it now in our bathroom.  I said I do need another one for our kitchen, so I started rolling those old magazines again and came up with this.

Unlike the first one, this is rounded - thought maybe this way will be easier... but no, I am so mistaken.  It's hand-arthritis-provoking just the same.  Anyways, this is a bit easier since I made each piece in equal sizes.  But just a TINY BIT easier.  I painted it with varnish to add some color and then placed danish cookies tin can inside so it's not hollow all throughout, unlike the first one I did which doesn't have a bottom.

Those are two danish cookies rounded tin can.  I cut the bottom of one of them to get the right height inside the garbage can.

Here it is in action.  A plastic bag inside for easier disposal of the garbage.  The plastic bag is one of the supermarket bag used to place groceries bought.  Our idea is to recycle, so we don't buy those garbage plastic bags that are sold in the market.

When we moved in to our new apartment, we didn't have all the needed furnitures yet (until the time of this writing :-D) and I realized the need for a magazine rack.  Been checking out in some stores and the ones we like (fit for the overall theme we have for the living room), we found them to be kind of expensive just for holding magazines.  

Although still tired with the last recycled garbage can and some utensil basket i've been doing for the kitchen drawer (maybe I'll post this too on a separate blog),  I thought I'll give this a try... but I will take it really slow this time.  I don't have much free time either lately.  After some weeks, I do am happy with our new recycled magazine rack.  Hubby loves it too so I am double happy :)

It's just like the garbage can but is painted off-white.  That's our center table right there.  It's just a pile of books formed like a table.

Just a closer look of it :)

a peek of the inside.

Though all these are tiring to do, it's really worth it.  I've helped mother nature reduce garbage a little and at the same time got some unique pieces for our home... and, saved money from buying these things instead :-D

Got tired of my hair and one day, some out-of-this-world spirit took over me and lent me the guts to take the chance.

I've always wanted a short hair... I dreamed of it... I envy girls who can do it and look good on it... but I never dared to try again after that one horrible experience back in my college days.  After that, I thought short hair is just not for me... my hair is not designed for that.

But then a week ago, I just said what the heck.. I gotta try it again and if it turns out that bad once again, I'll just wear a hat or a cap or whatever.

And of course, hubby supported me about it and even encouraged me and the best is that, he promised to love me still whatever happens afterwards :-D

After the did was done, I wasn't that thrilled to the max... it looked different on me... and I fear that the following day, it'll be all curly and unmanageable.  Then again, I guess it's not that bad... what I like the most is that it's easier to comb, easier to shampoo and dry... and it's perfect for summer :)

So.................. here's the new me! (with hubby).

 

 

 

Been thinking on what use can I do with our old magazines at home.  I was finding it like a big waste if I just throw them out.

 

 

 

 

 

I started to roll pieces of magazine papers and suddenly inspiration hit me and made this original trash can.

 

 

 

 

Nothing really that great but husband liked it so now I lilke it too :-D

(*singing*)Reunited... and it feels so good (*stopped singing*) ... mmm... mmm good! 

Bagoong! After almost 3 yrs, at long last nakakain ulit ako ng bagoong... at syempre may talong aaatt.. kanen! (hello Tegs!)

Special thanks to Anna for the 2 jars of barrio fiesta bagoong she bought for me when I was in Ohio :-D

The most wonderful part is I get to enjoy my bagoong and talong with my asawa!  Yes, ladies and gentlemen... ang asawa kong ispanggol ay kumakain ng bagoong!  Bagoong at talong at kanen!.. sarap na sarap naman sya diba?

Tanong, ako ba nagluto? Of course! Binagoongang baboy!  Bow!

Lately, I have been jinxed with my flights.  Getting delayed, losing connecting flights... waiting for the next flight overnight...

The worst was yesterday.  It was same old thing... first flight got delayed so I missed all my connecting flights and they had to rebook me, but no more same flights for the day so I had to stay in a hotel for the night and come back the following day.  I'd need to be in the airport at noon while the actual flight is at 6pm... why? due to luggage hassles and what else, you tell me.  But what made it worst is how the people from this mediocre ariline treated the passengers.  Good customer service is not in their measly vocabulary.  They talk and look at you like it is your fault you missed your flight.  The don't feel sorry that you lost their flight and you're all tired running around the airport carrying your things - not to mention all worried and stressed because one would probably miss an important meeting at work or with clients.

They are probably tired already from their all day work - you know, seated on the counter in front of the dusty computer typing flight numbers and complaints.  But hey, we all are tired... and they are being paid for that job.... while us, THE passengers paid for our flight tickets and getting all hassled up running around the airport because the airline got delayed.  I guess we at least deserve a sympathetic smile and a sorry, don't we?

This has happened to me with other airlines... BUT with US Airways, by far is the worst.  Made worst with the staff's long faces, eyes-rolling and i-dont-care-what's-you're-problem tone.

That's a phrase from novena pamphlet I saw from the Church last Sunday.  Nagsimba ako with other Filipinos here in Ohio.  Last Sunday ko na dito and I thought mejo tugma ang phrase.

Pabalik na ako ulit... after 5 weeks, tapos na ang temporary assignment ko dito sa bansa ng mga gringgo (yan ang tawag ng mga Mexicano sa mga Americano).  Sa wakas makikita ko na ulit ang asawa ko.  Excited na excited na! Hindi na nga makatulog .  Pero bigla ko narealize mamimiss ko ang mga pinoy na nakilala ko dito... pati na rin yung ibang nasyon na nakawork ko at nakilala along the way... pero iba pa rin talaga ang pinoy.

Bilib ako talaga sa pinoy pagdating sa hospitality at pag-asikaso ng kapwa pinoy nami-meet nila sa ibang bansa.  Mahirap ang malayo sa family lalo na sa asawa ng matagal... but having friends around you, especially pinoys, makes it a little bit easier.  Nakilala ko ang mga pinoy dito sa Ohio through friends of friends.  Galing ng koneksyong pinoy talaga.  Iba-iba ang age nila, iba-ibang katayuan sa buhay, iba-ibang prinsipyo sa buhay... but they welcomed me with both arms and would even check on me from time to time kung ok lang ba ako.  Ang sarap makinig ng mga kwento nila sa buhay, struggles in life, funny experiences.... they get to touch my life.  I don't think I have expressed to them well enough how thankful I am to have met them.

Naisip ko tuloy, sa dami na ng mga taong nakikilala ko along the way on different places and circumstances, parang ang hirap na to keep in touch with all of them. Syempre gusto ko lagi makumusta silang lahat and let them know that I don't forget about them and that I am looking forward to seeing them again... pero madalas hindi na kaya ng oras eh. 

Little things like this - meeting new friends and sharing simple, heartwarming things with them - makes life sweeter.  Makes me smile

I am not saying farewell, though.  Kasi malamang bumalik pa ako dito ulit.  At kahit hindi na, I am still looking forward to keeping in touch with them.  Walang kalimutan dapat.

Kaya sa mga pinoy na nakilala ko dito - Salamat po! Hanggang sa muling pagkikita. 

Hasta la vista, baby!

Talagang walang tigil pa rin ang tawanan, kulitan, asaran at harutan :-D Kahit seryosong usapan, bigla na lang hagikhikan nanaman.

Three and a half days are not enough to catch up… but it’s more than enough to feel that the friendship would never turn bland.

Maligayang Bati...

Maligayang Bati...

Maligaya, maligaya, maligayang bati! :)

Cumpleaños feliz...

Cumpleaños feliz...

Te deseo, mucho!

Cumpleaños, feliz!!!

Ya sabes cuanto te quiero! Nos veremos pronto y asi, nos queremos mas!!! :-D

Ano ito...
photo taken from cultofmac.com