Old Posts... Gone But Never Forgotten

Hey everyone, unfortunately my fickle young heart has deleted my original blog and I lost most of my posts. I was able to retrieve some thru wayback website so posting them here as an honour.

Something stays the same though, my heart still wants to write... so you'll hear more. I've been writing since I am in gradeschool (as part of the school paper - an extra curricular I kept all the way thru to college). I even joined the newsletter team of the company on my first job, and has been blogging about movies as a hobby (which allowed me to see the latest movies). This really is my passion, and I thank God for it and for you for reading the words I get to string together.

Thank you very much for sticking around.

Thursday, October 15, 2014

Je Suis Reconnaissant

For most of the Bible-related Facebook pages I follow, the theme has been consistent these past few weeks. They always remind me to have a thankful heart. It is easy to have a thankful heart if you get what you want. But, how about when things are NOT happening according to what you want? Will you still be able to say, yep "I am thankful today"?

Personal Journey

I've had my recent share of asking and waiting for so long and being thankful during the process and when I finally got what I am asking for. For over a year, I've been away from the love of my life. He migrated to Australia and I lodged my visa application soon after so I can follow him to the land down under. But the approval of my visa did not happen fast, it has been slow. As in it was ten months slow. I know, I know... others had it worse but for my whole adult life Nikko has been my rock and we were never away from each for so long. Ten months of waiting is torture.

Waiting Game

I love organizing files so when we lodged my visa application, I was all focused and enjoying the process because it's all about filing. More like making a scrap book of our relationship. It was fun but not until we submitted the docs to our agent. There was a bit of confusion and it became difficult. I don't want to go into details but we had a rough start and then when all docs were fixed, the waiting started and that's when the emotional turmoil happened.

I was literally saying every end of month for ten months that my visa will be approved the next month. That's what I say to myself, my family and friends. I say the same thing even if it does not make sense anymore. I mean, come on! I just told you last month it'll be approved this month but nothing positive arrived. But I still say the same thing, despite of what I feel and what I see. I stayed focused because, really what choice do I have?

Roller Coaster Ride of Life

How do you prepare for a roller coaster ride? Do you prepare physically by hanging yourself upside down to have a feel of it? Or, do you prepare mentally by sitting still and imagining it all in your head? What if you did any of the two or even both options, do you think you will still go?

Will the likelihood of you actually riding the roller coaster be higher if you just went for it at first thought and just deal with it during the ride? Whew! That's scary.

In Life

I guess, at my age (going 27 y/o), "going for it" is already a very risky option. I have a lot of things to consider. But it does not mean that I will never take risks, besides what is life without a little bit of adventure.

[Music] Planetshakers: Live in Manila 2015

When I learned that Planetshakers will be in Manila, I was not very keen to book tickets because I have other expectations for that time frame of their concert. However, I think I'm really meant to watch their concert as it became suddenly clear that I can actually attend so I booked tickets right away.

I should be honest though that I had a bit of a dilemma as their concert was scheduled so close to Zedd's True Colors concert in Manila, and watching Zedd live is part of my bucket list too. But, priorities. I was happy with my choice! Maybe next time, Zedd!

Planetshakers: Live in Manila
Smart Araneta Coliseum | August 13 & 14, 2015

[Book Thoughts] Marissa Mayer and the Fight to Save Yahoo! by Nicholas Carlson

I saw this book 'Marissa Mayer and the Fight to Save Yahoo!' by Nicholas Carlson while lining up to get my tix for Charli XCX concert in Manila. To say that I did not intend to get this book is a actually a fact, because I only got interested with it's full purple glory. But what the heck, I'd read it anyways.

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So This Is Not About Marissa

Having worked for two tech giants, I am a bit familiar with some of the who's who of the tech world including Marissa Mayer. I've heard her name when she was still in Google but really got interested when she moved to be the CEO of Yahoo in July 2012.

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Brisbaneå

Ekka Royal Queensland Show 2016

Not missing out on anything major happening in Brisbane (as I am still new here), I did had my first Ekka experience this month of August.

What is Ekka?

Ekka is apparently a shortened word for ‘exhibit’. It’s formal name is Royal Queensland Show, and its history dates way, way back 1876. In the present day, the exhibit is being held August of every year, and it runs for ten days. As it’s website explains, Ekka is famous for its mix of entertainment, agriculture and education.

Music

My Selena Gomez Story

Finally, sharing this post about 11-Aug-2016 when I met Selena Gomez! <3

Let’s Start From The Beginning

I was supposed to meet Selena three years ago, but the Manila, PH leg of her Stars Dance 2013 tour got cancelled. I’d say that seeing her live was eight years in the making. I remember back in college (yes, ang tanda ko na non!) I saw one episode of Wizards of Waverly Place and I really liked how snarky Alex Ruso is, her character in the show. I am totally opposite of her making her more endeared to me – I want to be that sassy too! But I did not watch that show religiously, but I did learned about her band ‘Selena Gomez & The Scene’ so I listen to them regularly. I really like pop music, if you guys haven’t noticed yet.

Back then, I occasionally check her red carpet or awards show look online ’cause I am thinking to myself, we have the same frame- ’cause I was payat before (not anymore, lol, cry). Continue Reading

Travel

Adelaide, S.A. – Day Trip

Finally, after half a year since I arrived in Australia I was able to travel interstate, and it was to the city where my husband lived for over a year – in Adelaide, South Australia. We visited last February for our friends’ wedding.

We flew there via Jetstar. No fuss, I got the window seat too so I enjoyed. The flight was 2.5 hrs approx. one-way. Considering that I can get to most of Philippine tourist spots within .05 hr to 1.0 hr from Manila via plane, it really did make me realize what a huge mass of land Australia is.

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City Walk

We stayed at Ibis Hotel right at the heart of the city, and we arrived on Saturday afternoon. Nearby the hotel are shops and alleys with interesting murals.

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Beauty

Benefit Brow Bar – First Timer

Remember when ‘you have nice eye brows’ or anything of that variation is the way to praise somebody else’s arcs? Well, for most of us who use social media we all know there’s a new way to say it – it’s #eyebrowsonfleek now. What does fleek means? It’s actually a word variation, apparently – I’m not even aware, of ‘flick’ which for makeup-lovers mean that your brows are nice and clean, filled correctly and is of great shape. Sadly, I have very thin brow hair and my arc is too short that I don’t have the great shape… but I do pluck my brow or visit a brow salon to have, the least, a clean brow #eyebrowsalmostonfleek.

Benefit 3

For my long existence, I have always done plucking or threading. I never tried waxing my brow before and thought maybe I can give it a go, so I did… almost.

Disclaimer: Before you go ahead, please note that I am no beauty blogger, I am posting this simply to share my experience. Continue Reading

Anything

10,000 Views for Heels and Jeeps

[Update as of 21-May-16] There’s more than 20,000 views now for my blogspot page despite the lack of posts from me. I will make it up to you by making sure I regularly post on this new homepage – heelsandjeeps.com. And as I’ve said in the previous post, I am back to my regular programming and I have a lot to share on my experience in the new city I live in, Brisbane.

10,000 Page Views

[Originally posted 15-Oct-15] I want thank you all for visiting my page regularly, or even those who just google things and ending up reading my blog cause heelsandjeeps.blogspot.com officially hit 10,000 views (and counting!). Thank you so much!

Actually, that number is not that big compared to other blogs but for me who really enjoys sharing some of my thoughts and end up having those views without even the need to is such an accomplishment. You can check the lower-right corner of this page to see the page counter if you don’t believe me. *wink*
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Anything

Back To Regular Programming

And, I am back! Did you miss me? Is someone reading this? I’ve been in a hiatus for a while because I had to deal with “life” for the past few months. I literally had a major change in life – geographic and status wise. I moved to Australia and got married here! So to say that I have a lot of new experiences to share is an actual fact.

Getting Here

I traveled from Manila, Philippines to Brisbane, Queensland here in Australia via Philippine Airlines. The trip was overall comfortable except for one bit of surprise stop to Darwin, Northern Territory also here in AU despite thinking that I have a direct flight.

But no big fuss about it. I got here safely and that’s the important thing.

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Books

Marissa Mayer and the Fight to Save Yahoo!

I saw this book ‘Marissa Mayer and the Fight to Save Yahoo!’ by Nicholas Carlson while lining up to get my tix for Charli XCX concert in Manila. To say that I did not intend to get this book is a actually a fact, because I only got interested with it’s full purple glory. But what the heck, I’d read it anyways.

So This Is Not About Marissa

Having worked for two tech giants, I am a bit familiar with some of the who’s who of the tech world including Marissa Mayer. I’ve heard her name when she was still in Google but really got interested when she moved to be the CEO of Yahoo in July 2012. Continue Reading

Books

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

First published in 1943, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a classic tale about a pilot that got stranded in the desert where he meets a young prince who fell to Earth from a tiny asteroid.

I’ve read this book when I was young for a school requirement but I picked it up again when I had a scheduled tour to South Korea (tour post still pending *slaps self*) where they have “Petite France“, a tourist spot that encapsulates ‘flowers, stars, and the Little Prince.’

I learned about this tourist spot because it was one of the locations featured on my favorite South Korean television series, “My Love From The Star” (MLFTS) which is about an alien who landed on Earth in the Joseon Dynasty and, 400 years later, falls in love with a top actress in the modern era.

Anything

8 Questions Pinays In Their Late 20s | Early 30s Face

… single Pinays to be specific.

Being single Filipina in your late 20s, early 30s is usually a big concern not just for you but also for your family (who just loves you very much, way too much).

1. Kelan ka ikakasal?

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Yes, you must have mastered a couple of lines already when being asked when are you planning to get hitched. Of course, Tita, you’ll get an invite for sure once I know.

2. Saan ka nag trabaho ngayon?

8 Questions Single Pinays In Their Late 20s, Early 30s Face

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And if the wedding date is not available to be discussed further, let’s focus on your career instead. No, Tito, I’m not yet the owner of the company.

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