Adieu, Maki. Adieu, Sofie.

This is officially my last blog via Maki. *sniff*sniff* (Drama mode!)

I really hate goodbyes. But nothing lasts forever. We all know the constant thing in life is change (death and taxes being unavoidable, the latter though a little debatable) and you know, I don't really lose hope. I've always been the optimistic kind... most of the time anyway. That as long as we have life, there is always that light at the end of the tunnel.

I cried my eyes out last night while backing up and deleting files. How corny is that?! I'm being sentimental. So give me this chance!

Either that or I'm just a wee bit worried my external drive wouldn't have enough space. :P

It's actually a mixed emotion. I'm happy as well because it's time to move on. Meaning there will be a lot of new stuffs to look forward to!

Anyways, what I'm really trying to accomplish here is prioritizing things in life. I'm starting my New Year's Resolution early so yeah, this is basically like cleaning out my closet once more. That is, getting rid of all the things that will just set me back from becoming more financially responsible. So out with the old...

I'm predicting that in 2010 there will be quite a lot of fireworks in my life. :) And the major reason of it all: Noodle Boy is coming home! Time to declutter and conquer my mess! Bwahahahaha! And I have less than a month to get everything in order... Sheeesh.

But hang on a minute, why do I feel like I'm having a garage sale of all my gadgets? Maybe because... I AM! The material girl in me is screaming like hell right now. But I shall not be bothered. This is for my own good. I got to stop (if not tame) the shopaholic in me. Gotta curb that impulse! We already have so many projects outlined for next year, and in order to succeed I need to get rid of all the negative vibes especially the things I can live without.

I can sum up everything in my mind right now in one word: REALITY. And yeah, it bites.

But there is one thing in my life though that's very dominant now that I cannot live without... and there's no way I'll be letting that one go. Hmm... You'll have to tune in to find out! ;)

Coming soon.

FOR SALE: Sofie is up for grabs!

This is presumably the sale you've all been waiting for! Tee hee.



Letting go of my ultra-cool QWERTY phone.





My Nokia E63 (aka Sofie) for only...

PHP 8.5K!
Free shipping!

Warranty until 12/2009. ABSOLUTELY NO HIDDEN DEFECTS!

***OPENLINE***

Comes with box and 1gb memory card...
With a few minor scratches (signs of usage but you can just replace the casing) and no charger.

Do I have to give a reason for selling? Okay, fine.
Let's just say... I'm ready to move on.
How's that? =P

A personal review can be found here:
http://bastaigatsikat.blogspot.com/2008/12/nokia-e63-review-sofie-is-love.html



Text/call 0922-8216418or 0920-9004468 for faster transaction.

Payment via Chinabank deposit or Globe GCASH (plus 1% cash-out fee)

Ramen Girl goes to the Big City!

As the sun rose with all its glory, I watched the sky intently with only two hours of sleep and thought of you again, only to shut my eyes hard as I feel them burn with the bright, blinding light. Then slowly being soothed by Ben Harper's voice singing "She's Only Happy In The Sun".

A few minutes after, I was jolted back to reality when I heard the good captain announce our slow descent, interrupting my wandering thoughts of you and me, together again after quite a while. How my imagination ran wild!

It wasn't long when I felt my stomach churn as we defied gravity.

Approximately 3 years had passed since I took a flight alone and it's these times I could confirm how misery loves company. Traveling is great. I'd jump on the next flight to New Calhedonia or some unknown land had I the luxury of time, money, and of course the company of cariño mio. Alas! How deprived I am of these right now...

But that will change soon. Very soon...



In the meantime, here's my 8-hour trip to the Malaking Lupa.

GO HERE --> http://mymaria.multiply.com/photos/album/251

Maki needs a new home!

Only 75K. (Negotiable!)

More on the mac in here:

http://bastaigatsikat.blogspot.com/2009/04/one-about-mac.html

October Update

Guess who's back? Me, of course. :)

I had a great month! No arrests made, no bones broken, no feelings hurt, and made it through another one... Just less than two months and cariño mio will be here! Yay! In the meantime, these keep me busy all the time... and I mean, ALL THE TIME!


FarmVille


FarmTown


CafeWorld


RollerCoasterKingdom

So then I wondered if we could grow weed on FarmVille and sell it on MafiaWars then make hash brownies in CafeWorld and then we can all get high on RollerCoasterKingdom!!! ^_^ Geez, these facebook games really kill time, don't they? So what are you waiting for? Add me up as your neighbor! My game account: ramenoodle@ymail.com -- GOOOO!

Okay, that sounded a lil pathetic. I just remembered making nasty comments about people wasting time with online games, and look who ate her words! ME! Hahaha... well, if you can't beat them, join them! :P At least, it keeps me preoccupied especially now that there's no work for me. Damn that recession! On the bright side, that gives me quite the ample time to play not just one, but THREE, yes 3 facebook accounts. HAHA! Overboard huh? But that'll soon change once Vincenzo gets home. I bet it will. Wanna bet?

So what else is new? I've been microblogging with Plurk and Twitter a lot so you might wanna add or follow me there if you care. ^_^ I update those on a daily basis. Comments, suggestions, and violent reactions are most welcome.

Caught up with some reading and got the chance to read Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol for 2 days, and it was really a good read. Definitely a page turner so you might wanna read that on a weekend. The book made me regret not going to the US Capitol when I had the chance to. Atay lang. But I'm really looking forward to its movie release in 2012.



Also, since I haven't been out for some time, I really miss taking pictures (camwhoring, too) but that too will change this Christmas season. More pictures, more gimmicks... Yay! Can't wait. I need to catch up on my photography skills. I feel they're getting rusty as well. *sigh*

Halloween is coming up pretty fast.. and I haven't decided if I should go trick or treating. Hey, no one's really too old for that you know! I don't know what I'll dress up as this year though. I haven't had the inspiration to come up with a kickass costume yet. Tee hee.

Two years ago:


Last year:


So now, I don't know, let's just wait and see... Halo or wings? Horns and tail?

Havaianas: Surprise?

A few days ago, I received this from a local courier:

A mail from Havaianas!!!

Hmm. Interesting.

Then I opened it and asked myself, "What's this? An origami?"

Umm. What now?

Havaianas is just so full of surprises! Aren't they?

BUT ALAS!!!

No thanks to the blasted weather, I couldn't make it today... *sigh*

Let's just stare at these images for 30 seconds to find out what they're launching, shall we?

Or check out the official page at http://www.havaianasphilippines.com/musthavs/

Acer Connects Promo: The Story of the Mongols

When I wanted to put a stop to my ala telenovela love life and begin living in the real world, THIS HAPPENS. Michael wanted a classic love story, you know, contrary to my all-star blockbuster much hyped big budget love dramas -- and this time I wanted some peace and quiet as well. Yet, here comes Acer. It was practically calling us out and beckoning for us to tell The RameNoodle Chronicles (The Story of the Mongols) -- and so we did.



It wasn't a sugar-coated 400-word entry to say the least. In fact, it was deep down hardcore truth. No frills. No bullshit. Just Michael and Maria.



Turned out so many people actually left comments feeling positive, giving us the go signal, and wishing us well. Wow! T'was just amazing really that Michael and I came to our senses and so, LOVE HAPPENS.

Initially, I wrote him a limerick. What's that? Google it! OR better yet, go Wiki! So here's what I wrote for him BEFORE we even decided to join the contest:

I've known a boy named Michael Vincent

He always looked young and innocent

I've known him 23 years

He never got angry or fierce

And he was bright as a fluorescent.

He says I annoy him quite a lot

Maybe he's fond of me, is he not?

I get on his nerves

Like active/ passive verbs

Well, a crush on me is what he's got!

Why he hardly spoke to me before?

Because our friends would tease us for sure

Maybe they always saw

How the boy drops his jaw

But to him, I was a woman, not a whore.

He watched over me like an angel

St. Michael, you know, the archangel?

He helped and guided me

To be better, I should be,

So he became my guardian angel.

Whenever I needed someone to talk to

He gives advice with no further ado

I feel he's always right

And I could never win a fight

Against Michael Vincent, even if I sue.

It often rains when we go out,

But it is a blessing, no doubt

It could be a sign

The boy could be mine

And something else is starting to sprout.

Now the girl in me opened her eyes

And much to my chagrin and surprise

It was I who had fallen

My heart was stolen

By him, who beyond his years, was wise.

He makes sense in everything he does

He wasn't anymore the boy he once was

Now a man of honor

Not just a paramour

I should be a Lady, not a lass.

To deserve having him in my life,

I too should avoid jealousy and strife

Be patient, honest, true

Just to name a few

The makings of a loving, faithful wife.

I hope that in time our chance will come

To feel, perhaps, love and then some

I think it'd be great

And this is our fate

If we look back at where we were from.

Classmates for 13 years, seatmates for 4

Please come back home to Philippine shores

When u do get back

I tell you this fact

This time I'm really opening my doors.

I know we can do it, we'll do it right

Together, we are a pretty sight

Michael Vincent and me

Happy we can be

Be truly deeply in love, we just might.

And then came his reply:

Maria is a girl i know almost my entire life.

The classmate and seat mate that almost made my left ear deaf.

She was so annoying and noisy back then.

We shared the laughter we shared the tears

Through all 23 years.

One day I had to leave my hometown

Went to a different country and tried to settle down.

The voice was gone

The noise was won...

Yet i missed it, like it was music to my ears best to none.

I dreamed of her and thought of her

What can I say?

I missed her

Come what may.

Then Facebook came

I entered her name

Found her there then it was clear

I wanted her near & I needed her dear.

The day will come

When i get home

And together again it shall be just her and me.

Till that day comes along...

In facebook we wont be alone,

Until then we shall see,

The story of my Maria and me.

And so, we would like to thank our friends who voted for us and the people we hardly knew who came across our page and ended up voting for us, too... We probably wouldn't win if not for ALL of you. :)





Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone. <3

Here's a screenshot of our page:



HAHAHA! Need a microscope to read it? Check it out here instead: http://apps.facebook.com/acer-connects/view.php?id=1059


THANK YOU SO MUCH ACER. Really, we couldn't thank everyone enough... so again, MUCHAS GRACIAS! ^_^