Anniversary

Tomorrow’s our 6th Anniversary.

(photo from Mega Maquerade 2009)

I don’t know what to say. I’m just happy that we’ve been together for six years. 

Happy Anniversary B! I love you.

Status Check!

Uhm, weekend? What weekend?

This is my self-obligatory post - just to make myself a little ‘motivated’ to work on what I actually planned. 

On the armor-making project:

I’m off to a slow start. I tinkered around manila paper and rubber sheets last Saturday early morning and eventually came out with two depressing-looking pieces that are supposed to be leg armor. and those two are for one leg only. Sheesh. I also made a mistake by measuring my leg without the boots on - my cut was a little too small for the boots. I have this idea to have eyelets attached to the sheets to make it easier for me to wear and to allow me to adjust the size armor without re-cutting it. I have to finish cutting the leg and chest armorso I can bring it to the shopo on Saturday.

Also on the armor-making project: a great idea came to me this morning - instead of detailing the armor with tiny rubber sheets, why not use masking tape instead? Ideas ideas.

On the greco glue:

The shop was closed  last Sunday! I have to pass by this one of these days to get that glue. Now, I could just use rugby for my project (worked for mt Princess Emeraude chestplate). But I need something that dries fast so I can see the shape of the armor right after applying the glue. Good luck to me.
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Weekend Targets

Here’s my list for this weekend’s mission (in no particular order):

• START MAKING TEH ARMOR! HUZZAH! Note to self: start with the chest plate, the sword is easy
• Get this elusive greco glue (available at some upholstery shop in Monumento)
• Meet-up with a rabbit owner to get hay
• Take photos of shops around Monumento

On the armor thingy:

I’m cosplaying somone armored this November. And yeah, I’ve been planning it for a long time yet I only had the motivation to do it this weekend. Hello procrastination. Lucky me, I found a tutorial website online. Ah, makes my life easier.

I’m more excited to make the sword first though, its easier and I already figured out what to do with it. the only problem I have with this sword is the design. Should I go for the elaborately designed one or the simple one? Half of me wants the huge-ass/kick-ass elaborate sword. The other tells me to do the simple one. Meh.

On the greco glue:

The greco glue is related to this target. According to some forums, greco glue is the best when it comes to armor making. Fortunately, I found some tips on where to get that.

I’m kind of scared to use it though. I read its a lot stronger than your normal super glue - imagine accidentally dropping some on your skin. Someone said she had to actually peel off her skin to get rid og the glue. *shiver* I don’t want to use hotglue though (like the intructional material I found said), it doesnt turn out that well.

Meet-up! Meet-up!:

Another begginer at rabbit ownership found me online some time ago. After several chat sessions, exchanging tips and what-nots, we eventually agreed to meet-up this Saturday to go to Manila Polo Club. She managed to order a small bale hay and decided to split it between us, since a small bale is too much, even for two rabbits.

I need to get some sacks/boxes ready.

Photo-op:

I need some new material for my ukay blog. I discovered several new shops around Monumento, and hopefully I can go take pics this weekend.

That’s all for now. I’m excited about my new art project. More weekends please?

Random Rambling

Oh, hello Ortigas. You seem quiet. Oh right, today’s a holiday. Everyone’s supposed to be at home or somewhere else, enjoying their one day of freedom from work. Your roads have practically zero traffic, we can even play patintero in the middle of your usually busy road. But yeah, I’m here with you, typing away some random/relevant stuff online. At the office.

Hello hallways. Why do you seem so dark and scary. I remember the last time you’re like this - there was even a mysterious female voice singing somewhere I don’t know. You scare me, I tell you.

Hello elevators. Yes, I’m talking to all you four. For once, you’re free to accomodate us whenever we need you.  We don’t have to wait for 10 minutes just to go down to have lunch. You have that eerie feel though, especially when I had to go up to our office alone while you let your lightbulb flicker every 5 seconds.

Hello~ KFC. Oh, there’s less than 5 people waiting to order your yummy food. What a change of view.

Hello random post. What are you doing?

Mega Masquerade Tomorrow!

Now, if the weather cooperates with us creatures who wants to attend this event, I’ll be going in this outfit:

I’m too lazy to think of a carnival-worthy outfit, and I don’t want to dish out my Emeraude costume just yet (God, I’m itching to wear that costume again!) so I’ll just wear this one. I’ll be modifying some features though, maybe use a different headdress and add some accessories (that I’ll rush later tonight).

And what’s a masquerade without a mask?

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Little Ondoy Stories

After Ondoy, people in our neighborhood gossiped about random people in our baranggay. Someone drowned, someone lost their house, the works. Some stories are tragic, some are funny. Some are weird. Here are three of my favorites.

1. BUMALIK KA NA SA PINANGALINGAN MO! (Go back where you came from)

A man was trapped in the middle of the heavy rain. Worried about his family at home, he tried to wade through the flood in our baranggay. At first, the flood was only knee deep. Then waist deep. A few meters later, waters reached his chest. 

He stopped for a while, thinking about what to do. Then from afar, he saw two girls, standing in waist deep waters. Relieved that he’ll be able to get home, he walked on, until the two girls started screaming (somewhat angrily) at him. “BUMALIK KA NA SA PINANGALINGAN MO! WAG KANG PUPUNTA DITO!” (Go back where you came from Don’t go here!) Puzzled, he walked on.
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A Letter to Someone I Don’t Really Know

Dear you,

Hi. I’m not sure if you remember that random girl who texted you about the shops you visit for lace and some other sewing materials. Or that random person who you chatted with about some museum. Uhm, that’s me. I’ve been following your Multiply for quite some time, and drooled over your really really pretty creations. Heck, you even inspired me to make my own accessories, which I’ve been doing for quite some time now. One day I’ll be as good as you, maybe even better (lol).

I look at your pics and fangirl about how cute you are. Add the fact that you make most of the things you wear. No, I’m not a lesbian or stalker or whatev - I just like how you make your stuff and how they suit you really well.

I’ve recently read some of your personal posts, either on Multiply or Plurk (yep, I’m one of your plurk buddies) - and I feel sad about you. You’ve been posting about how jealous you get whenever you see your boyfriend’s ex and rant about not being as pretty as her or not being at par with that girl. Now I see posts of you considering changing your hairstyle, changing your ways, then giving up your most beloved hobbies. This disturbed me. Why change yourself this much for a guy?

Let me tell you this: why would your guy stay with you if he hates anything about you? Were you ever asked to change because he doesn’t like the things that you do? What made you think that his ex is better than you? I tell you, your boyfriend loves you because of the way you are right now. He loves you because of your cute image, your attitude, your activities… He loves YOU. Not his ex.
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Irritants (a.k.a. Pet Peeves)

I am irritated. PMS-ing plus other OMFGWTF things that happened last weekend = a not-so-happy Madz. I think you should be warned when you read PMS. 

1. LRT Perv. - I was waiting for some buddies at Central Terminal when this old foreigner guy approached me. Blah, blah, you’re-so-pretty-wanna-have-lunch-or-coffee huzzah. I tried to be civil and shooed him off. Then he tried to steal a hug. Pota, kung di ka lang mataba at mas malaki sa’kin. Then again, I failed at doing some self-defense things. I feel bad. And icky. Also, do I look like I’m some cheap Filipina who would go out with a random foreigner? Kainis.
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A Secret Wedding Yo!

I’ve heard of stories about couples who suddenly disappear, then come back as a married couple. I actually find it cool, in the romantic sense. I mean, its not funny when its something like a Vegas wedding (ala Hangover movie) - guy marries a girl then the next morning they realize they don’t like each other rah rah rah divorce. Remember Britney Spears? I just think its romantic ala Romeo and Juliet - wait, thats a tragic story. Uhm, never mind.

I guess I just like the idea.

Anyway, I had this weird dream last night. My boyfriend went to our house with a duffel bag. He told me to pick up my stuff, then we’ll go away and have a secret wedding. I said, “Huh? Sure. A secret wedding. Yeah.” He looked really excited.

He smiled at me while waiting for me to grab my stuff.  A secret wedding, eh? Cool, nobody should know about it and we should just go away and blah. Lalalala…Then I said,

“Wait, we should tell Mom.”

So instead of running away that moment, he decided to wash our dishes while waiting for my Mom. Still, he was excited about the secret wedding idea - smiling while scrubbing plates.

*facepalm* Anong secret?

On rabbit care and shiz

Around four months ago, I was determined to get myself a bunny. I did my research, checked my savings, and calculated how much I would need to feed that bunny. To think I was jobless back then, heh. I strolled in Cartimar, looked at bunnies and asked about food and cage prices. After doing more accounting stuff (as if I had that much money) and more research on rabbit care online, I finally got myself to go to Cartimar to get bunny stuff.

I got the largest available wirecage, some ceramic dishes, a water bottle, and a kilo of ‘imported’ pellets. I still remember the saleslady telling me that those pellets are good for rabbits. Then, the rabbit.

I got this cute little creature: 

My little fur baby.

White fur, blue eyes, female. I don’t want more bunnies anytime soon so I just got one. So darn cute.

Anyway, four months later:
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