bernie mac died today

i'm so sad he always made me laugh. may you rest in peace bernie mac, wherever you are.

hallelujah we are in escrow!

got the official escrow papers yesterday. we got an answer from the bank last friday but there were no paperwork and signatures yet so i didn't blog about it [yet] (even if i really really wanted to) so as not to jinx ourselves! but now that it's all in black and white...yes! so the REAL journey to homeownership begins. and with such great timing. i am planning vaughn's 2nd birthday party, taking review classes, and have to take 2 tests this month. because i'm insane and love to inflict pain on myself. hahaha! but maybe i work well under presssure anyway. my head is still reeling from all the money we are going to shell out for this house. but, sooner rather than later i guess. besides, everytime i come home and have to deal with bitch neighbors, tandem parking and waiting around for the laundry room to be available, i now have a secret smile -- just like the cheshire cat. and i think to myself: I WILL NEVER HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS AGAIN, EVER! of course i understand that with homeownership comes a whole host of other problems and annoyances, but at least, it's our home. it's our little piece of california heaven. sigh. ok, i'm gonna go now and read through 60 pages of escrow papers and write down my questions. sayonara.

can i just bitch?

yes at 1:49 am. why do FILIPINOS, when they see you, always say: "don't be offended but wow you've gained a lot of weight!" why do we always feel the need to point out the negative everytime we see each other? why can't we just shut the fuck up. how does the saying go? IF YOU HAVE NOTHING GOOD TO SAY, DON'T SAY IT AT ALL. its funny, the whole time i was growing up i never understood what crab mentality means. well here it is in all its glory. i saw a picture of my friend and she looked gorgeous in it, in fact, she was the prettiest among the girls in the picture. and this one hater bitch comments: "you look pregnant in this pic" what the fuck! pardon moi francais but shit, if we are going to tear each other down by making snide comments about looking pregnant...this is why a lot of filipino women do not have the confidence and self esteem that american women have. i'm not generalizing, i've seen this happen lots of times aarrrggghhh --- (teresa is taking deep breaths...whoooooozzzzaaaa. oooohhhhhmmmmmm). anyway, my point is, if you are going to start your sentence with: "don't be offended but..." then i suggest thinking twice about what you are going to say. if you think that there is a slight chance that you would offend someone by your comment, shut your trap. whatever happened to just saying "hi, hello, how are you? its been a long time." there. i've said my piece.

to all my talented friends in the philippines

i found this on our website, be a part of the magic! goodluck!

Vocalist
For: Hong Kong Disneyland
Audition Location: The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab - Manila, Philippines
Looking For: Singers

July 09, 2008
10:00 AM

All vocalists must be able to sing in English. Vocalists should prepare two vocal selections in English of contrasting styles (best 16 bars of each). An accompanist will be provided at all vocal auditions. Please provide sheet music in the correct key. Singers may be asked to learn additional music or a movement combination.

To schedule an audition, please send email to auditions@hongkongdisneyland.com

Dancer
For: Hong Kong Disneyland
Audition Location: Halili-Cruz School of Ballet - Manila, Philippines
Looking For: Dancers

July 10, 2008
10:00 AM

Registration will start at 9:00am at Halili-Cruz School of Ballet on the audition day.

To schedule an audition, please send email to auditions@hongkongdisneyland.com

spent my lunch hour...

getting lost in home depot. hahaha. there's one right by my work, like 2 blocks or so.

things i found:

- they are selling bolunsari (you know, that leafy plant abundant in the philippines? when you touch it, the leaves automatically closes -- unsay' iningles aning tanoma?)...anyway, yes, they are selling bolunsari for $5 hahaha. what a rip off. tumban tumban ra man ni nga tanom didto sa malaybalay. but of course since i'm such a sentimental fool, i think i'll buy one so vaughn will get a kick out of touching the leaves and seeing them close and also aron dili pud ma-ignorante akong anak ug bolunsari lol~

- real hardwood floors are expensive! but there's other cool alternatives like manufactured wood, and laminate. bongga pud kaayo ilang linoleum dinhe. i remember our house in impalambong we had green linoleum. uban mi adto sa akong mama when she bought it...ahhh yes, linoleum invokes good memories from that kitchen! hahahah

- there's lots and lots of things you can do/buy for your house. kwarta lang ang kulang. and everything is pre-made and easy to install if you are handily inclined.

mao ra to.