Christmas Stress

I've been stressed since the 2nd week of December came in. I thought I started early with my Christmas list and shopping to avoid the Christmas rush. Apparently, my definition of early wasn't enough.

Rai's unexpected business trip caused me to shop for two people. Helping out in organizing the 'other' company Christmas party also took a toll on me. Additionally, some of my time were spent meeting up with people for those get-togethers.

All these, plus the hassle of going home even during midnight made me sleep less and function more.

It may sound as if I'm complaining... But I'm not (my body probably is, though). I still consider this season my favorite and the most happy. Most importantly, I believe this season is all about giving - no amount of stress or burn out can compare to the fulfillment of knowing you've given your all for others.

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Serious Matter

Another acid attack occurred in Hong Kong last Saturday night at around 10 in the evening. It is the fifth case since December last year, causing 5 women and a man to be injured. The incident happened not in Mongkok, where the previous acid attacks took place, but in Causeway Bay.

Causeway Bay happens to be the location of Rai's flat currently. (He's been in Hong Kong since last week thus the lack of posts from him). It was a blessing that was in Mongkok that time the attack transpired.

I hope there won't be any more incidents that would happen in the next 3 days. Or should I say, ever again? :c

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Muji in Manila

There used to be this store in Manila back in the days that sold stuff in just black or white called Anonymous. And then it poofed.


At that time, the word Muji was alien to me.  By the time I became an avid Chuvaness reader , I learned of what Muji is. Now it seemed like the Anonymous we once had was inspired by this store.

It has now been a habit for me to drop by the Muji store in Causeway Bay everytime I get sent to Hong Kong for business trips ^^. The good news is that according to Ms. C, Muji will be opening here in Manila by next year.

Something I'm really looking forward to now. :)

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Ferrero Rondoir

My sister didn't do much shopping for apparel last time she went to Taiwan. She brought home lots of food though... including this.

For someone who doesn't like nuts in their chocolates, I favor this one 100 times more than the original Ferrero Rocher.

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Funds, Funds, Funds

That is what I really really need since I realized how much I have to have separate funds for travel, for food trips, for shopping, for personal care, and for shows I want to watch. Argh.



If this year, I was able to watch ZsaZsa Zaturnnah, Ze Muzikal, The Spelling Bee (both with Rai and office friends), The Fantasticks (with the girlfriends), and Pussycat Dolls: Doll Domination Concert at MOA (with Rai and one of the girlfriends)...

for 2010, as early as now, I know I want to watch Ne-yo's concert on January, Rent on February, Avenue Q on March, and CATS on July. Have to save up now!!

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Virtual Miku Hatsune on Live Stage

If you've seen the movie S1M0NE, this'll definitely make an impression. It's a live Miku Hatsune onstage ^^.




She hails from the first series of Vocaloid2 characters released by Yamaha, it's basically a software for voice synthesizing. As of Miku's release, she can only support Japanese language, Megurine Luka however is bilingual.

Miku Hatsune is probably one of the most famous characters currently out there. She has appeared on several other products, which some of the most famous are of course toys such as the Figma, Nendoroid and PVC figures. In 2008 Super GT, one of the cars adopted her color schemes and featured her on the paint as well.

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