Busy pa rin August 28, 2008
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I woke up today with a killer migraine, felt like my head was swollen twice its size, and can’t move my head without pain. Took some Advil and it went away eventually. When I can think straight I realized that I have 4 mall wide sales today instead of just 3 
Major booboo and it was a good mall pa naman. Felt bad but no use agonizing about it, just have to think of ways to prevent such thing from happening. It’s a case of everyone assuming that everyone knows thing. Made me remember of my IT operations days where something wrong happens because everybody thought someone was looking, so no one did.
When I was starting my day I looked back to the bed and saw the 2 doggies so comfy, made me wish I can join them again. But these days, even though I spend a lot of days working from home and in my bedroom, I work longer hours. Even when I’m in bed I am thinking about what I need to do tomorrow. I feel very passionate about Get Laud! and excited about all the things we’re doing. I’m also meeting a lot of new interesting people, and the marketing side is where I get the fun part.
As I get more and more immersed in this business, I realize what a friend of mine told me, that when you know how to run a business, you can, regardless of what it is. I guess that’s why I’m surviving, and enjoying it as well.
Recently we were at the taping of Singing Bee where we sponsor Apple Chiu and Frenchie Day’s wardrobe. They both look good in Get Laud! dresses… and when I finally met them they were so nice and down to earth. I also enjoyed being among the audience during the taping, quite a new experience. But I don’t think I’ll do that again for a while, I’ll stand on the sidelines na lang hehehe I’m not good at following directions! The excitement in the atmosphere was tangible and infectious, and it’s hard to be detached and by the time I got home my voice was hoarse from shouting. Afterwards I had dinner with Apple and Frenchie at Gram’s… yum yum! I hope I find time to go watch again.
Last but not the least, Derek got his first haircut… he’s the new Shaolin kid on the block! Super cute and even though he looked forlorn after losing his hair, he started to smile more, I guess he realizes bald is in! hahaha I’m so in love… wish I could be there to take more pics but this will have to do.
Tomorrow it’s our photo shoot with Roxanne, looking forward but getting ulcer with all the preparations… waaaah!
Ok, headache gone so back to work… I don’t have that much free time to blog or tweet anymore… 
New Look! August 22, 2008
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This is my recent pic taken yesterday. I have been so busy I haven’t been able to take care of my hair and I feel like a grandma with all my white hair. Today I was at Robinson’s Metroeast setting up the new store. It was quite stressful dealing with the requirements and talking to the mall people. Before this, I had a long day yesterday with the photo shoot for our limited line. Life has been fun, but physically I know I need rest, and inside me I can feel the tension building.
On my way to the restroom I passed by a Jesi Mendez salon, same side as our store. I decided to go in to ask about rates, and then went back to the store. I saw that things are in order and everybody’s doing what they should, and I decided then and there I want to take a break and do something for myself!
The stylist who took care of me was Edgar, and he was pretty nice. When asked what style I want, I said I didn’t know. I really don’t, but told him my usual hairstyle before it got neglected. He asked if I’d like to do something different, and I half-listened as he talked to me about digital waves or some such. I nodded and said, ok, I’ll trust you with my hair.
He cut it and it looked great, but then he said the digital wave has yet to be done. When I asked for the price he was vague til I asked for the 3rd time. It cost an arm and a leg, using rebond solution to do it. He talked about rods and wires and said it will give me soft curls. Uh huh, he also assured me there’s enough time for a dye and highlights, which was the reason why I went in the first place.
When he finally started doing it, that’s the time I realized the "rods" were going to be plugged to an electric machine and by the time my scalp was feeling the heat I was regretting it. It made me nervous when I saw smoke rising out of my hair! Here’s how I looked: 
Don’t be fooled by the smile, I was scared that by the time it was over my hair would fall off and I’d be bald. Too much TV and watching XXX. No, not porn silly. Triple Expose at ABS-CBN where they expose those bad things that happen to innocent people! LOL!
I finished 10:10pm, and by then the mall was closed. I refused to have the dye done, but I paid for it already so I have to go back for it. All’s well that ends well, I liked the curls and I can’t wait for the dye and highlights! Here’s the final product:
The stylist is still alive, I decided not to kill him for scaring me to death and almost burning my scalp. By the way, when he was cutting my hair, he touched my nape and asked if I had a stitch there "tahi". I said why, he said he felt something. Turned out it was a fold because I’m fat! hahahaha That’s new! I now have love handles on my nape? Geez I better lose some weight! *grin*
And about my new hair style, I just hope it looks as good when I did my own styling. You always look good after coming from a salon! I had fun, and I hope the bill for my credit card comes next year! hahahaha!
And here’s the final final product after the dye and highlights:
Happy birthday Mom! August 3, 2008
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Today is family day. We had lunch at Macapagal’s Dampa, at our favorite spot G-Squared. It’s my mom’s 66th birthday. It was a simple affair but we all love seafood, and we had a good time just spending time together.
My mom has been through hell and back, and my wish for her birthday is that she will have a peaceful and happy life. She’s a great mom and grandma… I have my Cathy Guisewite moments, but always the love is there. It was a quiet birthday celebration but we count our blessings that we have each other.
