tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50109992012-02-16T15:14:48.432+08:00Pretending not to care (but my blog entries prove otherwise)Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.comBlogger2401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-15672284576236389482011-12-14T14:49:00.001+08:002011-12-15T10:14:22.042+08:00

I try my best to get into the spirit of Christmas: helping decorate the family Christmas tree, playing Christmas carols during lazy Sundays at home...hmmm. That's it. Ok, so maybe that's not my best effort. But the problem is... I cannot see past December 15, 2011. The Mind Museum pre-launch party is TOMORROW NIGHT, and everything at work has been CRAZY. The past few weeks have been horribly

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I attended a trial session at Crossfit Manila (Fort branch) last night. It was a last-minute thing, really. Tuesdays are usually reserved for my weekly Pilates classes. However, my Pilates instructor had to cancel class that day, so I was already thinking of doing my back-up exercise plan, which is to run around the Fort. I get bored in the gym very easily (my only view is the pool outside,

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4 months ago, I conducted a poll to help me decide where to go for my 30th birthday next year. It was the middle of the year when I wrote that blog post, and I was up to my neck in work (MBA, the Mind Museum, the house, etc.). I was eagerly anticipating 2012, which will mark the end of some of my obligations, so I can FINALLY have some me-time for traveling and relaxing. I think I got too

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Update: Oops. Just found out that my parents are bringing me on a trip to the Holy Land + Turkey + Greece in October, as their birthday present for me. So I guess Santorini should be out of the running for my February trip. Sayang, it's the frontrunner pa naman. :( So, please don't vote for it anymore! Hehehe.  Ok, so I won't be celebrating my birthday till next year, but I've been waiting for

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-53897564516078658702011-06-25T15:25:00.005+08:002011-06-26T23:49:51.683+08:00

Maybe it's the weather (rainy, windy, cold, cuddle-weather), but I am feeling a lot lonely lately. Lonely, not in a "depressed-I-want-to-die-I'm-pathetic" kind of way (ewww, diba?), but in a "It-would-be-nice-to-have-someone-to-hug-me" sort. Yeah, yeah, you can tell that this entry is going to be a big ball of mush and cheesiness, so brace yourself for it.It's weird to think that I've been single

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-77027957232615671012011-05-19T15:45:00.003+08:002011-07-07T20:29:09.860+08:00

I am inspired by Patty Laurel's blog (http://dapattylaurel.blogspot.com) -- it's full of anecdotes about her travels around the world! She's 28 years old, and she has been to 27 countries already...what a feat.I'm 29, and I've only been to 8. So that's only, what, 1 country every 3.6 years?? BOO.So over the next few years, I am aiming to up my record. 11 more countries to reach a 1-

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For the past several years, I have always spent Holy Week with my family, either relaxing at home, or in some out-of-town or out-of-the-country destination. Just last year, we spent it in Bellarocca, an island resort in Marinduque, Philippines. The year before that, we were in Beijing, China. We would still do the usual Lenten practices (such as Bisita Iglesia, Stations of the Cross), and we

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One of my pet peeves is being made to wait. When I make a business appointment or a date with someone, I make it a point to be on time. I can't claim to be on time ALL THE TIME, but I expect some amount of effort from the person I am meeting to make it to the meeting place at a reasonable time (10-15 minutes late is still tolerable). I guess this stems from the fact that I am uncomfortable being

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There have been a lot of natural disasters happening around the world recently -- like the earthquake in Churchill, New Zealand and the tsunami in Japan. There are man-made tragedies and accidents too, such as the Eton gondola disaster. Because of these recent events, people have become more vigilant about safety standards and emergency preparedness.Just last week, a representative of the Metro

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5%?Hopefully, I can add 2 more countries to this list, this year. Guam, USA in June, and Vietnam in July *keeping my fingers crossed* (and hoping my boss will actually sign my leave); and then at least 3 more next year (UK for the Olympics! Then side trips to France and Italy. And maybe a new State for my 30th birthday).That's the plan.Time to save up! Create your own travel mapLesley has

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-70002034372831250412011-03-02T16:42:00.010+08:002011-03-03T09:30:08.022+08:00

This is it. The end of Sugarfree's 12-year stint in the Philippine Music Scene (PMS?). 12 years of heart-felt lyrics on life and love. 12 years of "personal" anthems...of songs that several people claim to be "theirs."I was at their farewell concert last night (Sugarfree Live: Paalam Pilipinas), and in the middle of the sweaty, smelly crowd, I found myself in a trance (in other words: TULALA). I

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-78545607999206370322011-02-23T15:02:00.009+08:002011-02-24T16:30:26.093+08:00

The past year has been a great journey of love for me.And when I say "love," I mean "LOVE" -- a term that encompasses EVERYTHING: joy, sorrow, pain, happiness, kilig, enchantment, disappointment, ecstasy, passion, bliss, forgiveness, acceptance, fear, freedom...EVERYTHING.It has been a grueling, exciting, tiring, exhilarating, humbling, record-breaking, jolting, mind-blowing year, and I am

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Someday you will meet the Big O who will make you realize that you are not a missing piece...and who will make you realize that you are not looking for someone to complete you and take you somewhere.You are your own piece and you can roll on your own...or roll alongside someone else. :)Well, what are you waiting for? Roll with me. :)* * * *The Missing Piece Meets the Big Oby Shel SilversteinThe

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‎"To love with our whole hearts, even though there's no guarantee."  Is there any other, more sincere way to love?  Wishing you all inspiration, to push you to go beyond what is expected...courage, to be able to take that leap into the unknown...and faith, to keep on believing in love, even in the most trying of times.  Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Spread the love. ♥

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It amazes me sometimes how my mom worries about me being too "dedma lang." It's like she really believes that I'm this aloof, manhid person. She worries about me because she thinks I am holding back my emotions; that I am only showing this poker face, when deep inside, I have a brewing pot of emotions just waiting to explode.She has always been bugging me to change my domain name in yahoo (

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-43612594856980603392011-01-21T08:43:00.000+08:002011-01-21T08:43:39.665+08:00

Again, my treemate (Kayan) has given me a piece of valuable insight that hits it spot on: Kayan to me: "Ang dami mo nang charity work for the emotionally inadequate. You are like Rosa Rosal for the heart."Rosa Rosal was known for her efforts in promoting blood donation. According to Kayan, *my* specialty is emotional donation. I don't know whether to be flattered or worried.

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When they first announced that John Mayer was playing live in Manila, I didn't join the droves of people who immediately bought tickets to the event. The tickets were too damn expensive, and I just couldn't make myself spend so much on a concert, even if it is John Mayer.But fate had other plans for me, and the universe conspired to get me not 1, but 2 tickets (1 in General Admission, and 1 in

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I was browsing through old blog entries, and I came across this one:* * * *FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive.Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily

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I do not like seeing books go unread...and I usually don't have to worry about THAT, because I read every book I have within days of purchasing / receiving them. Recently, though, I've been so scatter-brained that not only do I have a lot of unREAD books, I also have a lot of unFINISHED books. Que horror! The tragedy! :((I guess it started during one of the sales at Fully Booked (God, this was

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I know this is an old song, and I remember reading about the hype it created (what with Zachary Levi being featured in it), but I didn't appreciate it much then. But now, thanks to the wonders of Facebook and the mushiness of a friend, I've rediscovered it. "Terrified": The title throws you off a little. It doesn't really give you an idea that it's a gentle love song...but it IS. A pleasant

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It's 2011, my last year before I turn 30, and I am set on making this year a very meaningful year. So, with the help of my Navi 2010 & 2011 planners and Bo Sanchez's Soulfood, I have compiled 150 things to do for this year. A bucket list and a list of resolutions combined. Will cross out items one-by-one. Hopefully, before the year ends, I will have accomplished a substantial amount. :)

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Was browsing through the compilation of my FB status in 2010, and I am amazed at how much has happened (changed) in a span of 1 year.I am so grateful for the gift of hindsight (even though it IS a late gift) - it reminds us that we are capable of learning from our mistakes, and that we should ALWAYS be grateful for who/where we are at the present time. There's no better feeling in the world than

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-65594004042294899932010-12-15T17:02:00.000+08:002010-12-15T17:02:20.495+08:00

I came home from Korea and was instantly handed a huge responsibility - to be Project-In-Charge of the Mind Museum Project. It's an iconic project, and I am proud to be a part of it, but I don't want to ramble on and on about it YET (I'll get back to you when it's done).  For now, I'll just brag about this teeny tiny feature on the Philippine Daily Inquirer (see picture below). :) My pet

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It's December once again. Time for Simbang Gabi, Christmas shopping...and bibingka! :) (Well, I guess bibingka is available year-round, but nothing beats eating hot bibingka right after dawn mass...Sarap!) Just like any other December, this year-ender is sure to be a hectic one. I lost around 4 lbs same time last year because of the stress of Christmas preparations: Christmas party practices,

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... that it's your heart that knows who loves you, not your ears or eyes. Listen to the words, and you can be fooled. Look at the actions, and you can be fooled. Feel deeply into your heart, and then you will know the truth. Who makes your heart soar now? Well, what are you waiting for?

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This farewell is long overdue. One thing I learned from my MarkMa class is that everything we put on the web is already for public consumption. Our "brand" on the WWW is determined by the visibility of our sites, our information, our work. And so, I set out on a mission...check all of my social networking sites / blogs / and other information on the web (as seen by Googling my name). Turns out

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-3992745079131887612010-11-23T09:28:00.005+08:002010-11-30T12:01:54.521+08:00

As I said 2 blog entries earlier, another favorite song of mine is "You Give Me Something" by James Morrison. And I *did* say that this song warrants a separate blog entry...so here it is. :)I've written a lot about lyrics and quotes in this blog of mine, and I keep reiterating that we (us regular folk) are drawn to others' words because - like what I said in my previous blog entry, "Eat. Pray.

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Again, my iPod is calling out to me. :))(I didn't even know this song is in my iPod. What episode was this performed on? Or is this a bonus song in the CD?)And in a random act of fate, this song played right after Future Love by Kristina DeBarge. Hmmm.Universe, what do you have in store for me?* * * *Taking chances, taking a leap off the edge...they're all about taking risks. What's in store for

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-4168412480277819402010-11-17T14:41:00.001+08:002010-11-17T16:22:25.660+08:00

My iPod surprises me sometimes.I never paid much attention to this song before, but my brain had a few moments of free time (haha), and a couple of words from the song sailed right through that window, and I was instantly hooked.Another James Morrison song I like - no, love - is "You Give Me Something." That's a winner. :) But that's another blog entry altogether. :)Ah James Morrison, how your

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When I went to South Korea for the whole of April, I lost a couple of loved ones in the process, but I gained 3 lifelong friends. I joined the Group Study Exchange program of Rotary International, expecting a free vocational/educational trip abroad; I *did* get that, but it was an educational trip that taught me life lessons that I did not expect.My teachers came in the form of 3 ladies, Ina,

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-90088134696908689292010-11-10T18:04:00.007+08:002010-11-12T13:03:22.971+08:00

Ok, so I haven't actually finished reading "Eat Pray Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert. I still can't fight my way through the first section (partly because I'm busy, partly because the style of writing is not as amusing as I want it to be). I've seen the movie, though (twice), and although it's a bit dragging in some parts, it has intrigued me enough to Google quotable quotes.So far, this is my

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What is it about commencement addresses? They are supposedly meant for the graduates, but more often than not, "other people" are struck by the words, and they are passed on from one inbox to the other (or from Facebook wall to Facebook wall). "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" is a piece of music by Baz Luhrmann that has often been attributed (and erroneously so) to a commencement speech by

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-37714057012578247602010-09-09T14:39:00.001+08:002010-09-09T16:14:12.558+08:00

Ahhh, the perks of being a woman in the construction site: you get to fawn all over Chris Tiu. :)Sir Frizan, Discovery Primea's project manager already told us the day before yesterday that we were going to have basketball superstar, Chris Tiu, visit the office. Why he was visiting, I never really did find out. But suffice it to say, I arrived early at the site on the day of the visit.When I

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-67099059954463141072010-09-06T18:40:00.003+08:002010-09-07T13:06:56.257+08:00

I love the RX Morning Rush. Chico and Delamar make my mornings unique every time. :)I'm too busy to listen to the whole stretch, usually (6 a.m. - 10 a.m.), so I sometimes download the podcasts at http://cdtop10.blogspot.com/And of course, I follow Chico's blog (http://chicogarcia.wordpress.com/). Sometimes the written entries are also very funny, and I am often caught looking like a fool,

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-56961176486567937012010-09-06T11:28:00.008+08:002010-09-09T16:47:15.037+08:00

I subscribed to Bo Sanchez's newsletter a few months ago, due to prodding from a friend. She says his insights brought her a great deal of comfort, and comfort is really what I need right now.I've been receiving his newsletters for a few months now, but I was never really interested enough to read any of them. Up till now. I mean, how can you resist a subject heading that says: How To Use Your

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-43913510263247467152010-09-04T08:08:00.002+08:002010-09-04T14:01:46.636+08:00

To my sungit seastarr, Larissa: Happy 22nd birthday! :)Tanda mo na.Magtrabaho ka na para ikaw naman bumili ng damit natin (ok, fine, just kidding. I know you've bought a lot of *our* clothes already).I wish that you will be happy and satisfied with love, work, and life in general. :)Thank you for downloading all our shows so we can have seastarr bonding sessions over Project Runway, America's

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-88948621780207419582010-09-03T23:04:00.007+08:002010-09-04T14:04:28.514+08:00

Girl: "It hurts when I smile."Dentist: "I can fix that."Hmm. Ok, it sounds kind of creepy when said out of context. But when you see the scene in the movie where this was said (Ghost Town), it was kind of sweet.To emphasize the moment, the song "The Heart of Life" by John Mayer starts playing in the background. :)I've never heard this song before tonight, but I was intrigued immediately (again,

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-42928352973751211902010-09-03T20:02:00.007+08:002011-01-05T00:45:45.934+08:00

I read this article and was touched: "A Victim Treats His Mugger Right."It's about being kind to everybody you encounter in your everyday life. It's a bit crazy (and kind of hard to do), but it just says that everybody in the world deserves to be treated fairly.I've been disillusioned so many times in my life that I've begun to question the justice in this world. I think I'm a good person; I

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Just this past Sunday, I woke up with a heavy feeling in my heart, as if a huge rock was pressing against my chest. I stayed inside my room most of the day, as I did not want to share my grief with my family. I felt too ashamed, defeated and worthless (and very dramatic, obviously), and I didn't want my parents to worry about me too much. I had to come out some time, though, and when my dad told

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-25071571591664722442010-08-07T15:27:00.002+08:002010-08-07T15:34:13.678+08:00

Being a supervisor is a lonely job, especially during lunch time. :( I don't have anybody to have lunch with, because most of my staff would rather have lunch in their respective groups. When we eat lunch here in the office, I usually sit with them and join in on their conversations. But when I decide to have lunch outside, I usually do it alone. It's hard to invite other people, especially when

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-24735285816473139952010-07-04T20:41:00.001+08:002010-07-04T20:41:50.078+08:00

No more drama.No more temporary insanity.No more baggage. ***This blog is now for public consumption. :)

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I will just let the pictures speak for themselves.*bow*Voila! Tuna pesto pasta! Yehey!!! :)

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Froyo always makes me happy.Red Mango. White Hat. Yogurt Froz. California Berry....and recently, Frutti Yogurt. I live right across from this yummyness, and I can just imagine myself getting my nightly fix of fruits blended into frozen yogurt. :)

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-3496102550775942362010-06-06T22:19:00.004+08:002010-06-07T07:27:53.054+08:00

I was blown away when I saw this.Still cannot believe that it's me.Check out the magicians who made this magic happen: Project Nebula

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I've been so confident about the effects of my Pilates sessions, that I do not watch what I eat anymore, thinking that I will burn it all off later.Got a reality check earlier when I stepped on the weighing scale and saw that I gained 5 friggin' lbs. This is what I get for not being able to let go of rice. I love rice. I looooove rice. I L-O-V-E RICE. Have we established yet that I love rice?I

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-49225762486489746152010-02-27T10:08:00.002+08:002010-02-27T10:12:49.539+08:00

It's my birthday today!*tight smile*Yahoo!*tight smile*Ugh. I can't believe I'm 28 already. *angry frown*My dad said, after greeting me a happy birthday, that I have 5 more years to get married. "No more, no less." HAHAHA. Hah. Boo.*thoughtful frown*This is the most uneventful birthday of my life. Hmm. I kinda like it this way.

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-9765045483416147742010-02-22T23:09:00.003+08:002010-02-22T23:23:31.315+08:00

WALA AKONG PERA, OK? Kung gusto niyong i-celebrate ang birthday ko, eh di kayo ang manlibre sakin. Pero kung ang habol niyo lang eh libreng pagkain...sorry, WALA AKONG PERA. Geez.Who the hell invented this twisted tradition of treating everybody else on your own birthday?? It's supposed to be my special day, I should be treated like a princess! Pamper me! Surprise me! Stop nagging me to feed you!

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-88185353805202422572010-02-20T20:09:00.007+08:002010-07-24T15:52:43.403+08:00

When I am heartbroken, I usually go for at least one of the following: new hairstyle, shopping spree, junk food binge, or chicklit/flicks. Today, I used all four. That should be an indication of how high a level of depression this day has. Today, I walked around the Power Plant mall in a daze, buying stuff I would need for my "me"-time later that evening (a bag of Ruffles, a tub of Sour Cream,

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-25112761846213441472010-02-18T12:13:00.003+08:002010-02-18T23:38:28.071+08:00

The weekday morning drive makes or breaks your whole day.I was able to leave the house earlier than usual this morning, so I wasn't really expecting a "manic-rush-to-work, oh-no-I'll-be-late" kind of drive. I took my usual route, cutting through an adjacent village to get to a public street. As I was about to exit the village, the security guard and some guy without a uniform flagged me down.

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-64389073534078017242010-02-07T08:01:00.005+08:002010-07-05T11:26:41.161+08:00

I was driving my brother to Makati early (verrrry early) this morning, and before I left the house, I already had my route planned out. It's a Sunday morning anyway, so driving along C5 would be traffic-free. I planned to drive on C5 rather than Edsa, turn into the Fort, and go to Buendia via the Buendia flyover. No traffic, no time limit -- Sunday morning driving is a breeze. :) I was singing

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-80801816604939156492009-11-19T01:14:00.002+08:002009-11-19T01:19:01.298+08:00

I know that it is a free country...freedom of speech, right to have your own opinion, etc. WHATEVER. The Manny Pacquiao-Krista Ranillo story is the biggest news these days, following closely after the Pacquiao-Cotto fight earlier this week. Many are outraged, some don't really care, while others aren't surprised at all. There are SEVERAL opinions being said about this issue, and I'm sure that

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Crap. This is the 2nd frickin' time I've woken up at 7 a.m. this week! 2 consecutive days of waking up at 7 a.m. - the same exact time I should have been at work!!!!! Potah talaga!!!!I don't know WHY I never seem to hear my alarm clockS. Yes. Plural. I have my iHome alarm clock which gives off this annoying series of high-pitched beeps. And then I have my celphone, which has a really weird alarm

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-15377307020533104232009-01-21T23:07:00.003+08:002009-01-21T23:28:10.753+08:00

I was able to lessen this mountain of paperwork in 2 days...But in a matter of HOURS, another pile was created...Everytime I accomplish something, a new problem / assignment / obstacle sprouts out from nowhere to replace it!!!I.AM.GOING.CRAZYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!I am swamped with work. The list of drawings to produce / check / transmit is never-ending!!!School is making me gaga. Why the hell did I take

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-74887105081133877482009-01-14T06:52:00.003+08:002009-01-14T07:00:36.648+08:00

I left for work 10 minutes earlier than usual...And I got to work 30 minutes earlier than usual.Hurray! :)So I get 10 more minutes free time to blog before work officially starts.What to blog about...nuninoo...It was so dark on my way to work today, that I had to use headlights! And so cold that I didn't have to use my air conditioning. Hehehe.Well, that's it. Pretty useless, but that's all I can

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-38264680067885544702009-01-11T23:04:00.000+08:002009-01-11T23:06:05.328+08:00

...too damn busy to update her blog.Bye! :)

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-79139934217430424342008-12-03T21:37:00.003+08:002008-12-03T21:54:16.583+08:00

Check list for a fun night:1. Really cute outfit (to change into after work)2. Fully-charged camera battery3. Empty CF card4. Newly purchased Rico Blanco CD5. Parents on vacation = no curfew!Yes to all of the above!But was I able to utilize them? NO.Was I able to go somewhere? ANYWHERE? Yes. Straight HOME.Hay nakoooo.God, I hate expectations! They ruin everything!!!! >:(

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-15298754188669038622008-11-03T22:26:00.003+08:002008-11-03T22:45:21.344+08:00

It’s been awhile since I felt the exhilaration of reading a really good book. If the book is part of a saga / series, there is also that added anticipation for the next book, and that’s what really gets me excited.The book series that have gotten me addicted are the Harry Potter books and the Series of Unfortunate Events. The Shopaholic series has also gotten me smitten, and I am looking forward

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-2060308771121704462008-10-31T14:22:00.002+08:002008-10-31T15:54:07.640+08:00

I love the new song by Rico Blanco. It's very sweet, and I'm a sucker for sweetness. :)Listen to it, I'm sure you'll love it. :) Your Universeby Rico BlancoTell me somethingWhen the rain falls on your faceHow do you quickly replace it withA golden summer smile?Tell me somethingWhen I'm feelin' tired and afraidHow do you know just what to sayTo make everything alright?I don't think that you even

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-58557506034676041632008-10-24T19:03:00.005+08:002008-10-25T22:17:56.520+08:00

Translation: pumapalakpak taenga ko. :))I love it when I get good comments on my pictures:delete replytrevor66 wrote today at 1:06 PMgreat shots! love it! delete replyahlexcidal wrote today at 1:12 PMasteeeeg! anu equipment mo? edit delete replydedmalang wrote today at 2:56 PMCanon 350D, with Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens. :)That's it. I don't have money for a flash yet. :)) delete

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In an attempt to incorporate Blogger's new blog tools / features, I forgot to save a copy of my old blog template.All of my links, my blogmates, my sidebar stuff...poof. Gone. Demmet. :(Oh well. At least I have new sidewall tools.Still.Boooooo. :'(

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-3289347073199523052008-08-04T19:59:00.006+08:002008-12-11T06:59:07.243+08:00

Elle's new photo spread features High School Musical stars, Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale.HOT.There's no other word for it.I love Zac and Vanessa as a couple. I am a Zanessa fan. Kinikilig ako sa kanila. Hahaha. :)I can't wait for High School Musical 3. :D Wheee. Time to bring out the kid in me. :D

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-54771601340180415672008-07-31T06:40:00.006+08:002008-08-01T23:55:30.327+08:00

I feel terrible.I was out late last night, and I was already half-asleep as I was driving home (yeah, I know, it's dangerous. In my opinion, it feels more uncontrollable than drunk driving). I already made it into my village, and in my mind, I was already picturing myself asleep in bed.The next time I opened my eyes (I think around 5 seconds of sleep?), I glimpsed a white adolescent cat (not a

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-77389129063000003192008-06-26T20:45:00.000+08:002008-06-26T20:50:21.705+08:00

I am buried in paperwork (blue print paper kind of work), and as I sat in my 700mm x 700mm personal bubble (yes, it is that small, I am not exaggerating), I had this sudden absurd thought: what if I had magic powers like Harry Potter? I could just summon the missing blueprints into my hands with one "Accio Drawing S-ORT2-509!"[poignant pause]But given that there are thousands of blueprints lying

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-48386867835918291142008-06-09T19:45:00.010+08:002011-01-04T09:52:30.595+08:00

I have been using this domain name for years. Since college (I won't say how many years ago that was...just trust me that it was a long time ago. Haha). I have used this as my mantra ever since my good, good friend Kayan (my tree-mate!) gave me this piece of advice during one of our CR crying sessions. "Dedma lang!" I forget the context of our conversation (I think it's safe to say that it was

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-41596279707655536282008-06-08T22:46:00.004+08:002008-06-08T23:57:10.374+08:00

As the previous entry suggests, I started working for a new office just last Monday (the first Monday of June). Of course, like every new adventure, my first day has to have a story. Not necessarily an interesting one, but one that I would like to tell. :) This is going to be a really long account of my day, so if you have a short attention span, I suggest that you leave now. Haha. * * * *Ok. So,

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It's Friday night, and I'm about to go to bed.Why?Because I have work tomorrow.Not overtime, mind you.My work is from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (but people don't really leave till 6 p.m.), Mondays through Saturdays.Nice.I have a loooong, detailed account of my first day at work. Watch out for it. :))For now, I want to sleep.(or maybe check my mail...Hehe)

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-48294899372309040782008-05-24T05:02:00.003+08:002008-05-24T05:16:49.349+08:00

Dear Blog,I promise to resurrect you soon.I'm sorry I've been neglecting you for so long.I have given in to the lure of multi-function websites like Multiply and Facebook.But I truly miss being able to write.I think I've concentrated too much on my ability to see.It's really ironic, because I haven't had any work for a whole month, yet I can't find time to sit down and write about my day(s).Oh

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-63644141496468747272008-05-12T11:35:00.003+08:002008-05-12T11:47:11.049+08:00

Boo, this blog is dead. :(Haven't posted an entry for sooooo looooong. It's all Multiply's fault. Hahaha. At least that is constantly updated. Sorry Blogger, I have abandoned you.Oh well.Have nothing to write about anyway.Except that, oh yeah, I already left my post at the office (resigned/indefinite leave), and I am now a bum for a month! Yeehaa. Hooray for May!Come June, though, I'll be

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-51012442193613930692008-03-11T22:04:00.001+08:002008-03-11T22:06:21.131+08:00

This morning, I've been adding up all of my credit card bills (which will all be due some time within 1-3 weeks), and I've realized something... Ok, I've realized a lot of things: I cannot spend any more money until mid-April. SERIOUSLY. I should lock up my credit cards until I pay off all of my bills. I cannot afford to watch the Mandy Moore concert on Wednesday (sorry seastarr...maybe we can

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-325414185943231842008-01-07T11:40:00.000+08:002008-01-07T12:00:43.286+08:00

Bah. Monday again. Back to work. :(My happy thought for the day...I like the clothes I'm wearing. Hahaha. Sorry for sounding vain, but looking good can really make you feel good. :) It's a Cosmo-girl fact. :))Just to give you an idea...I'm wearing a chocolate brown, button-down, safari-style, hip-length blouse (I don't know what the technical term for this piece of clothing is. Fashion editor, I

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-18267527104246527842007-12-05T11:44:00.005+08:002010-09-03T13:47:49.045+08:00

[Updated as of 11/16/08]At the risk of sounding demanding and kapal-mukhs, I have compiled a wish list (for Christmas, my birthday, or any-random-day). To follow the list is optional anyway, so it's not like I'm imposing anything on anyone. *grin*I made a similar list for my birthday last year...wala atang sumunod. The ones I've crossed out were supplied by me. Hahaha.Anyway, I am just throwing

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-53684289192166119532007-11-22T02:07:00.000+08:002007-12-05T12:05:12.208+08:00

Nuninooo...My flight to CDO is in 3 hours. I have to leave the house in an hour. I haven't slept yet. I can't take a quick nap because I know that it will be anything BUT quick. Can't risk missing my flight. That's 3k down the drain. Haha. :) I have an hour to kill...and I can't think of anything to do except blog. And I can't even blog properly because I feel so groggy. So pardon the nonsense.

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-61018201781481497652007-10-22T00:13:00.000+08:002008-12-11T06:59:07.672+08:00

This movie is dreamy, inspired, inspirational, fantastic, and truly out-of-this-world. :)Perfect for a (hopeless) romantic like me. *sigh*Yvain: "You know when I said I knew little about love? That wasn't true. I know a lot about love. I've seen it, centuries and centuries of it, and it was the only thing that made watching your world bearable. All those wars. Pain, lies, hate... It made me want

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-62820136922732524462007-09-04T20:20:00.000+08:002008-12-11T06:59:08.009+08:00

(more pictures)I love you, always and forever, sister. Hahaha. :)HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY!!!Don't be in any hurry to grow older hah. You have your whole life stretched out before you. Everything will fall into place, in time. I promise! :) Tignan mo ako, hindi pa rin...Hahaha. Pero in time din, in time. I have faith! Mwah!

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-77162137861094962152007-09-01T19:44:00.000+08:002008-12-11T06:59:08.625+08:00

I think I took my "drunk and happy" statement just a tad too seriously.This week was crazy. I was out with friends every single day. I've been feeling really restless lately...like something within me is struggling to break free. Waha. Ayan tuloy, para akong ibon na pinakawalan sa hawla...nagwawala. Haha. :)Tuesday – Had dinner with mah girls at Heaven N' Eggs, Market! Market! Then accompanied Di

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-39804463432506584672007-08-27T18:03:00.000+08:002008-12-11T06:59:09.870+08:00

Hey everyone, meet "Zac," my new baby!!! Haha. Named after a famous "Zac," of course, my current eye-candy. ;)He's a Canon 350D, by the way. :) A rebel, just the way I like 'em. ;)To commemorate his homecoming, shempre may pictorial pa (kalandian talaga!). I don't have a CF card yet (loooser) so I can't take pictures using Zac. Boo. :( But I'm so excited to introduce him to you that I took

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-36430694901832391562007-08-25T20:44:00.001+08:002008-12-11T06:59:10.191+08:00

AF Meriendahan 2007 - Casino NightI haven't had so much fun in one night, since...since...well, let's just say that it has been a long time. :) Me, Ms. I'd-rather-stay-at-home or I'd-rather-hang-out-in-the-mall is perpetually allergic to big events. Hence, allergic to fun. Haha.But this was the best night ever! Or maybe it's the beer (still) talking.Non-stop beer.Lokohan.Kalokohan.Iba talaga ang

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-87717612488716277352007-08-23T22:00:00.000+08:002007-08-24T15:26:40.064+08:00

Hay. This is such a sweet, sweet song.Kinikilig ako pag naririnig ko to. :)Extra kilig when I watch the video.It's so cute how they added flashback scenes from HSM1. You'll see how they evolved from cutesy teenagers then, to cutesy teenagers now. Hahaha. Seriously, there is a difference, especially with regards to Gabriella's wardrobe. Si Troy pareho parin outfits. Hehe.Zac and Vanessa (a.k.a "

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-51163221868619293662007-08-20T19:28:00.001+08:002008-12-11T06:59:11.261+08:00

Hehe. Ang baduy ng title ko. :PSpent the day at the mall again. :) It was my Tita's birthday, and us cousins went bowling. Whee. It's strange, though. I usually bowl with an 11-lb ball. Today, I couldn't even lift a 10-lb ball. :( I'm too weak. I need to tone my arm muscles. The office bowling tournament is coming up, and I want that trophy!!! Hehehe.Bowling is fun!All I Want For Christmas!I went

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-67563475915719510332007-08-19T22:12:00.000+08:002008-12-11T06:59:13.028+08:00

My family and I went to Shangri-La Plaza to watch Rush Hour 3 supposedly. We ended up watching Bourne Ultimatum instead. Random anectode from my mom:Mama: May kasunod pa raw yan ah.Everyone else: Huh? Talaga?Mama: Oo. "Bourne Free."(Wahahaha. Give her a round of applause everyone.)No trip to the mall is complete without a couple of trips to NBS/Powerbooks. They had a sale, which was completely

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-41324086853656728032007-08-18T16:53:00.000+08:002007-08-18T19:29:43.561+08:00

Oh my gaaaaaaad.I just finished watching A Love Story.Here in Eastwood.By myself.And I cried buckets.*hikbi*Of course I tried to keep from crying.My mascara was going to run.Stupidity right there, deciding to wear mascara when I knew full well that I was going to watch a tear-jerker. Waha.Pero di ko na talaga mapigilan.Especially during this poignant scene when all three of them were in the same

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-62560133440900340772007-08-14T22:33:00.000+08:002007-08-18T01:44:55.211+08:00

Tonight, my room is temporarily converted into my own personal club.Club music is blaring out of my speakers (The Way I Are and Please Don't Stop the Music are the popular choices), and I am jumping around my room like a maniac, my arms, legs and hips trying to keep up with the beat.My realization: I look like a complete idiot. Hahaha. Why, oh why, don't I know how to dance??? Waha! Good thing

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-71194580322948195382007-08-09T22:11:00.000+08:002007-08-10T20:18:46.605+08:00

I am so looking forward to watching A Love Story, starring Aga Muhlach, Maricel Soriano and Angelica Panganiban. 1st day palang papanoorin ko na to. Baka mamaya makita niyo nalang ako sa news, kakalabas lang ng movie house giving my testimonial about the movie:The fanatic: "Ang guwapo ni Aga!"The romantic: "Bagay sila!"The cool-kunwari: "Great movie. Watch it."The psycho: "AAAAAAAAAAAH! Ang

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-47209267754312019572007-08-09T11:41:00.000+08:002007-08-09T17:52:44.252+08:00

I am going to starve today.I left my baon at home (2 pieces of corned beef pandesal that are too big anyway, so I can't really eat them properly because of my sore jaw).I don't have any money on me (Lemme count...40 pesos worth of bills + 20 pesos worth of coins = 60 pesos. Just enough for my fare going home tonight. Wow).I don't have any money in my ATM account (I wiped it all out to pay for my

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-19379855517969372412007-08-06T14:36:00.000+08:002007-08-06T14:55:17.703+08:00

I stayed home today, because of my swollen jaw (caused by another wisdom tooth extraction). I look like I came straight out of a chipmunk cartoon (Alvin, Simon...Theodore!). Not good for walking around Makati.I woke up this morning, my whole body (yes, including certain internal organs, specifically the one located in the left chest cavity) feeling like lead.So I stayed home. And I thought I

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-7353568033481712602007-07-27T18:20:00.000+08:002007-07-27T18:30:54.219+08:00

Expectations are for fools.I am a fool.A fool who has wasted a perfectly good outfit on a Friday night spent at home.Dumdedumdumb.

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-19128630581551187902007-07-14T14:08:00.001+08:002010-07-04T15:02:38.216+08:00

AAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!Switchfoot is having a concert here in Manila!When: September 10, 2007 (Monday)Where: Cuneta AstrodomeTickets: Prices range from PhP 250 (gallery) - PhP 1400 (moshpit)Ang mura noh?AAAAAAAAAAAAH!!! I love Switchfoot.I will definitely watch this.

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I have a new exercise regimen.Instead of waiting until the weekend to get an hour of "walking" on the treadmill, I figured, why not do my walking here in the office? *grin*So 2x a day, every lunch break and afternoon break, I use the stairs.I go down 10 flights (my warm-up), and then I go 10 flights back up! Geeeenius. Haha.I'm improving, too. Yesterday, I was already wheezing on my 2nd flight

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-2094687214416621392007-07-07T19:31:00.001+08:002007-07-10T17:16:21.330+08:00

Enough of my gloom-and-doom entries. I think it's about time some sunshine invades these gloomy blog pages. Hehe.Now this video is sunshine in a bottle. :)OK Go - On TreadmillsIf there is such a thing as instant-silly-happiness, thizizit. Cheered me up, for sure. Haha! Watch it!

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-25723293079741088462007-07-02T11:43:00.000+08:002007-07-05T12:12:31.384+08:00

I coerced my seastarr to accompany me to the mall once again (3rd straight day in row!).Friday: Eastwood City to eat at Teriyaki Boy and to watch Sandwich and Hale (for free!).Saturday: Power Plant Mall to take advantage of the sale; Glorietta to have dinner with Diane and Lez at Italianni's and to watch Fantastic Four (finally) with my sister.Sunday: To eat at CPK and to watch Transformers.My

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-27093289387046134362007-06-30T22:57:00.000+08:002007-07-05T12:12:31.385+08:00

I had some retail therapy today at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell. Sale eh. Gotta take advantage of that! :)I bought this cute, asymmetrical black top with silver stars at Mango (50% off!). Perfect for nights out. Though I really can't imagine myself having a gimik night any time soon. Helps to be prepared, though.I bought another black top, this time at Zara (regular price, though). It has

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Lifehouse has done it again. :)Their new single, First Time, is something that could fit perfectly into a romantic comedy (which is a good thing, by the way). Its melody exhilarates you, sweeps you off your feet and brings you along for the ride...just like being inlove for the first time. Hay.Never mind that listening to it makes me puke because my vivid imagination sees it being sung by an

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-4130394793445342122007-06-12T11:46:00.000+08:002007-07-05T12:08:43.950+08:00

I've only started reading Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire the beginning of this month. I also have the Wicked Musical soundtrack on repeat in my iPod.It's a very witty story: it redefines good and evil, and gives you a view of the paradox that surrounds it. I haven't advanced substantially into the book yet (but I've read enough to know that it's not

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Is it considered tacky for a woman to drink in public by herself?Those girls in Grey's Anatomy do it all the time at Joe's.Hmmm.Hehe. That would be pretty interesting.

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If a movie of my life was made, this will be it's soundtrack.Cool. I enjoyed doing this. :D* * * *RULES:1. Open your library (iTunes, Media Player, iPod, Winamp etc.)2. Put it on shuffle.3. Press play.4. For every question, type the song that’s playing.5. When you go to the next question,press the next button.6. Don’t lie and pretend you’re cool.7. When you’re finished, tag some other people

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-75205293982404283232007-05-16T15:16:00.001+08:002010-07-04T15:19:12.173+08:00

Yesterday, one day after election day, I found myself looking for the telltale indelible ink on the fingers of the people I encountered. Sadly, most of the people I saw had clean fingers. It disheartened me because it meant that only a few people voted last May 14. Wait. Scrap "disheartened." I was annoyed. It irked me even more so when I heard my boss criticizing the senators who've made it to

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-79368269758223925022007-05-14T09:47:00.000+08:002008-12-11T06:59:14.376+08:00

Elections may have a negative connotation for most people. The words cheating, corruption, and bribery usually come to mind.This year, though, I've chosen to have a more positive outlook towards this year's elections.I see this as a chance for change. Hope for the future. Improvement!*sigh*Let's see what the next few days (or weeks) will bring...I think, therefore I vote.It's blue skies ahead for

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I never knew how particular I was about my personal space until recently. A few months back, I started to get really irritable when people here in the office frequently invaded my personal bubble.I don't really mind if it's in a crowded area, like in the MRT, or in the mall. Of course, that's unavoidable. Here in the office, however, specifically when I'm sitting at my desk, I get very

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-56105669772561700842007-05-03T22:27:00.000+08:002007-05-13T13:14:36.611+08:00

Unang una kong comment...Puti pala si Robon Thicke. My gosh. Akala ko African-American sha. Hahaha. Parang hindi bagay yung itsura nya sa boses nya. Para kasi siyang Prince na pinaputi. Wahaha. :) Wala, nagulat lang ako.Second comment...Astig talaga yung Idol Gives Back. It's the biggest pop event on TV ever. And they raised almost $70 million to give to Africa and to different communities in the

Lesley Ardellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976181832507842933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010999.post-42113767801232901992007-05-01T07:48:00.000+08:002008-12-11T06:59:14.998+08:00

Since it's a holiday and I have a lot of time to blog, this entry will be an assortment of sorts. :D* * * *I've had a full morning, and it's only 8:00 a.m.5:45 a.m. – Woke up, abruptly ending my dreams (which, to my recollection, were pretty nice)6:00 a.m. – Left the house6:05 – Witnessed the motorcycle in front of me topple over after he tried to take a sharp left.6:15 – Loaded gas at Shell C56:

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