Archive for May 2009

Rainy Summer Look

If you live in this tropical country named Philippines, you are likely used to the hot weather especially during the summer months spanning from March to May. However, the whole global warming phenomenon is completely changing the seasons. It’s not even the end of the dry season and the country is already experiencing rains and storms. Talk about weather change. I remember a few years back around this time of the year, I would still be complaining about how hot it was and how we need snow donation from those snow-covered countries. Beach bums could still go to the beach, hangout, swim and burn their skins to bronze without worrying about strong winds, currents or any impending storm. 

Hello Rain

Hello Rain

Nevertheless, we could use a break from the sun once in a while. I for one could use an excuse to wear one of my jackets / coats. They were pushed at the back of the closet because summer and jackets don’t exactly mix. 

The excuse came yesterday. Rain clouds covered Metro Manila leaving no trace of summer. As I dressed for work, I decided to wear my favorite silver gray trench coat. I’m particularly fond of this jacket because it’s the product of my impulsive buying. And yes, I wear trench coat in this country. It’s just a fancy jacket only longer. It made the typical office wear – blouse and slacks – a little bit special. The outfit’s a bit too dark though. The bright yellow bag gave the whole look color. 

Bag Coat

Though I think I’m a bit dressed up. :-P Where I work, people are usually in smart casual attire. Walking around the office yesterday, made me feel over dressed. But what the hell. I love clothes, shoes, bags and shopping. It would be a waste if I don’t wear the clothes I bought. 

Shhh!

Shhh!

Forgive the picture. Despite being into photography, I can’t take a decent picture of myself. Anyway, I’m just giving this “lookbook” a try. I stumbled upon lookbook.nu and got jealous. The outfit photos of the members of that site look so effortless, so spontaneous. But I’ll bet it still took them several tries to get that one perfect shot. I know I did and it’s not even perfect. The background doesn’t even suite the whole look. Oh well. Excuse the purple pink of a wall. That’s the color of my bedroom wall, that I chose when I was 14. Obviously I never bothered to redesign (repaint) my room. So shhh!

“Mommy, I want a dog!”

I want!

I want!

Every year, since I could remember, I ask my mom if I could get a dog. And every single year, my request gets rejected. My mom would give me a list of reasons why it’s a bad idea – who, what, where, etc. The bottom line is we can’t get one. 

To compensate, my mom bought me two love birds when I was around 7 or 8 years old. Love birds were easy pets. You keep them in a cage, feed them, and stare at them. Done. But my seven year old self like to ‘pet’ pets. I remember taking them out of their cages and trying to gently ‘smoosh’ them like how you do with kittens or puppies. Soon I learned that my caged love birds know how to fly really really high. Yeah, they escaped. 

Rocky The Hamster

Rocky The Hamster

It took several more years before I would get another pet. By the time I was 13 years old, hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits were all the rage in school. My school mates would bring them to school and organize a mini show and tell during break times. My teen self had an epiphany that I could own one. I chose the hamsters. I got one and named him Rocky. Similar to the love birds, hamsters are also easy pets. You keep them in a cage, feed them minus the staring part. Unlike the birds, you can play with the hamsters. Rocky liked being out his caged. He would run around in circles and jump. Soon I learned that Rocky, the hamster, was a tiny, agile and fast creature. The thing ran away. 

After two runaway pets, I haven’t bothered to get another. Yet, the experience did not dampen my want for a pet dog. I still want one! Coincidentally, a friend of mine is selling two of his shih tzu puppies. I’m thinking of getting one. Though there are two things that are stopping me: 1) house train the dog and 2) my mom.

I’ve been reading several sites on how to train dogs, specifically for the shih tzu. Most are saying that it’s not that hard. Several of my friends have been able to train their dogs. Who’s to say I can’t do it? 

As for my mom, I tried asking her again if we could have one in the house. Of course, as always, she disagreed. (Tsk. Why oh why does a 20+ adult is still asking her mom for permission? Well, she still provides the roof above my head. It’s the culture, it’s the economy. Anyway, back to the dog business). I’m thinking of getting one either way. I’ll name it Roar. My mom would go ballistic.

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