OH YES, A NEW TALENT

I just discovered a new talent. I can rip the sticky cover of DVDs and VCDs. :D

What's your weird talent?

BEST FOOT FORWARD

Wearing this in public was once a taboo, but now everyone suddenly got mad on rubber slippers and is more than willing to spend grands of pesos. Yes, you read it right. Whopping hundreds of bucks for a rubber slipper. I'm talking about that Brazilian sandal brand, Havaianas.

Havaianas was first created in 1962, and since then, São Paulo Alpargatas SA, the manufacturers of the sandals, has already fabricated more than two billion pairs. It is exported internationally and featured in numerous stores in the United States and where else, the Philippines.

Havaianas' design is inspired by the Japanese rice straw and wood zori sandals used with kimonos. They employ a simple, functional design. The most popular on their designs features a small symbol of the Brazilian flag on the strap.

Whoever brought this rubber slipper in the Philippines is clever. He/She surely knows the tastes and penchants of the Filipinos. Proof of this is the instauration of different styles and designs especially crafted for the flip-flop lovers.

Havaianas flip-flops now come in different and unique designs. And they are continuing to create more everyday.

I can't blame the people for their continuous patronage of these rather high-priced merchandise. It is the quality and the comfort that these slippers give the people which they hanker and frequent.

But not everyone cannot afford to own these must-haves. Who would anyway buy eight hundred pesos worth of rubber slippers when they can just spend it for food, or anything else essential. So, what's an alternative? Rip-offs.

A smart Filipino marketeer would definitely create a product which is much likely the same with the original but way cheaper. Sure, minus the comfort and quality. But whatever, at least you own one. I'm talking about the Havaianas rip-off, Havana which by the way only costs P50.00 or even less.

Though I own some pair of these rubber slippers, I don't think it's practicable to purchase one. I mean, there are a lot of cheaper rubber slippers out there in the market, though they might not be that comfy. But you judge guys.

I'M FINALLY 18

I'm 18! soon.

Funny, I don't feel any older. But who cares, I am now legal. I don't need to get consents from Mom whenever I have parties to attend. Yey! But it's a lot scarier, though. I might be put up to jail for doing something bad. LOL.

WANTS FOR MY 18th BIRTHDAY:
1) new sneakers
2) MacBook Pro
3) Bible
4) night out with barkada
5) SLEEP... lots of!

[UPDATE]
Okay. So it's my birthday. I am now eighteen! I had my pre-birthday bash at lola's house yesterday. How I miss lola! I never got to see her for a year because of my busy schedule. Worse, been thinking on how I could make up for everything she has done for me in the past.

You can call me a lola's child, I don't mind. I love my lola so much. She took care of me whenever my parents are not around.

Anyway. So I had my pre-birthday celebration at lola's. We had dinner prepared by my favorite cook, my mom. I love it when mom's at home. She let us gluttonize by preparing our favorite dishes. :D

Actually, I don't want to celebrate my birthday grandly. A simple dinner is ok. Like the one we had. As long as the people I love are there, it's already deluxe for me. Few gifts were given. Mostly, money 'cause my titos don't know what to give me. I'll use some of the money to treat my friends over a pizza. I'll expend the most by shopping! :D

18, 18, 18. What's in it for me!

Oh, and yeah. My birthday wish. A peaceful election and a unified country. :D

STARBUCKS STINT

I had my final interview today for that part-time barista position at Starbucks. Thanks Sir Val for making the struggle a lot easier and less restive.

I had myself signed the employment certificate indicating the rules and regulations set by the corporation. I had to conform with these ordinances and it would start by shaving my goatee(WHAAAAT, MY DEAR GOATEEEEEE!). In order for me to be hired, I would have to abide by their standards and it requires shaving my dear goatee(WHHHHAAAAT, MY GOAAATEEEEEEEEE!).

I have never shaved, nor trimmed, my goatee since the time I had them. But now, after two years of keeping that good old goatee, I would have to lose them. Tear.

But if it has to be this dysphoric and difficult, if I have to lose my goatee, then okay. I don't have any options, do I?

Anyway, I thought after signing the certificate I was already through. But Ms. Rose gave me this list of requirements that I have to submit on May 10.

2 copies 2X2, white background
6 copies 1X1, white background
4 photocopies of Birth Certificate
NBI or Police Clearance
Transcript of Records
SSS Card
TIN Card
Cedula
Medical Exam
Drug Test
Health Certificate and Work Permit

HASSLE. HASSLE. HASSLE. HASSLE. HASSLE. HASSLE. Need I say more?

RANDOM: BOO SPIDEY! BOO SPIDEY! BOO SPIDEY! Hundred bucks down the drain. Scenes were expected. Not good. BOO! Hahahahaha.

I WONDER...

has anyone already touched Ms. Imelda Marcos's regal hairdo, except her hairdressers?