You. Yes, you.

It amazes me how there still is love left, even after horrible things have happened. Case in point: Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big.

This is probably the reason why the first Sex and the City movie is my favorite chic flick movie forever because in a way, I can relate. Mr. Big ditches Carrie on their wedding day, but through it all, forgiveness happens, and love, as they say, has become better the second time around.

No matter how hurt Carrie was when Big left her, I believe that she was just waiting for him to woo her back. She was ready to forgive him because she loves him. Stupid, I know, but as one of the lines from the movie says,

" She (Blair Elkin) was a smart girl, until she fell in love.

I guess that line applies to me (or to all of us, probably), too, because as stupid and pathetic as this may sound, I still am hoping and wishing for him to come back.

Or perhaps, it neither is stupid or pathetic because love defies logic?

Wanted: MacBook Pro!

More like NEEDED, actually. HEAVILY, BADLY, DIRELY NEEDED!!!

I know that you are thinking that I already have a new MacBook Pro. I also know that, in relation to what I think you are thinking, you are asking yourself this: why the hell does he still need a new one?

Well technically, yes, I do have a new (newly-issued, yes, but not entirely new, as in straight-out-of-a-sealed-box kind of brand new, but it still looks fresh!) MacBook Pro. And nominally, it IS mine. Realistically, though, it isn't. I do not own real rights to it in any way. So, if time comes that I resign from my work, they have to wrestle the MacBook Pro away from me I have to return this MacBook Pro to them. *tears*

But, then again: why do I need a new laptop?

For starters, my own MacBook, Widgey, is already 5 years old. While it amazes me that my baby Widgey is still in perfect condition (thank God!), I must admit that it needs to rest. Widgey isn't in limbo yet, but with my requirement right now, I don't think he can keep up with me anymore.

Widgey, to give you a little background, is a 2007 MacBook, a gift from my mom. It is running on a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 4GB RAM (it used to run on just 2GB), and 80GB HD. 80GB!!! Can you imagine that?!

It still functions well but given the above-mentioned specifications, again, it won't keep up with the things that I do nowadays.

But what is it that do I do nowadays, anyway? A lot! I surf the web, do graphics (naks!) on Photoshop, store a lot of files (from videos, to pictures), do word processing -- all of which an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4GB of RAM, and 80GB of HD space might find hard to do.

So, yes. I NEED A NEW MACBOOK PRO!

And this is where I let you in on my little plan for 2013 (Also known as my brainwashing technique to make you believe that I really need a new laptop. The fact that you are reading a blogpost from me about it is a testament to it being super effective).

Next year, I plan to enroll in short courses on Basic Photography, Basic Web Design, and Digital Editing and Imaging at the De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde. As you know now, I am a frustrated graphic artist, and a design-enthusiast. Also, I am fully interested in becoming a full-fledged graphic artist. As such, I think it will be very beneficial for me to invest in things that I know will help develop (or hone?) whatever potential, and whatever skill I have in the field of arts and design.

I need an equipment that will help me with this endeavor, and this is where the need for that MacBook Pro comes in.

I know this might sound like twisted logic (or plain and simple delusion, take your pick), but if I am being honest, I think this is me finally taking that first step towards my own happiness. And nope, this is not the materialistic side of me speaking. PROMISE! As to why that is, I'll probably explain that in a separate blogpost someday. Hopefully, soon.

If you trust me, then I can give you my bank account so you can deposit your donations. Thank you very much in advance. Tee hee.

But seriously, I really need a MacBook Pro. And I am going to move mountains to get myself one (if Santa Claus doesn't beat me to it *puppy dog eyes*) soon!

*fist pumps*

SHINee - Dazzling Girl

Dazzling Girl is starting to finally grow on me. The song is catchy, the dance looks fun, Minho still looks perfect. Plus, I miss SHINee. I still believe that their Sherlock promotion was short-lived.

I felt the need to post this entry because I would like to share a couple of thoughts I've had watching this live performance:

1. I was never really attracted to Taemin, probably because I think he looks pretty than handsome. Until now! He still looks pretty, yes, but I am finally starting to see the handsome boy (man?) the noonas have found in him since SHINee's debut in 2008.

(Bonus thought: Look at Taem's butt at around 0:24 in the above embedded video. So cute! *bricked*)

2. Jonghyun's muscular frame still freaks me out. Sorry :(

3. Key's outfit! I love the oversized shirt + denim shorts + black leggings + hi-cut rubber shoes ensemble. ♥

4. Again, the dance looks fun to watch/do. And I just love how Minho dances. And I just love him, period!

5. Onew is adorbs, as always.

It's amazing how SHINee still lives up to expectations. I really miss these guys, and I hope they come back promoting in Korea more soon (because I can keep track of what's happening in the KPop scene more than in the JPop one).

Oh by the way, Run With Me is also amazing!



* I like that D-shaped mirror!

Just getting this off of my chest.

Every so often, I scroll my feed and find something that would suddenly make me feel sad, hurt, and emotional, all. at. the. same. time. But, I rather let my head work than my heart by asking myself: Do I have the reason to feel sad, hurt, and emotional?

I do. But it's not like I didn't do my part in breaking my own heart, anyway. If this thing that hurt me happened, it's because I probably had a hand in its orchestration.

Move on. Forget! Yep, that's exactly what I should be doing.

Guess what!

I can never ever resist a good bag design. Uh... Actually, I can never ever resist a good bag. Period!

I love shoulder bags (or murses) but recently, I am so hooked on satchels. I already have a satchel that resembles the Alexa from Mulberry, and another satchel that is the cheaper version of the Cambridge Satchel. This one's a satchel, too, actually, just that I wasn't able to take a picture of the longer straps.

What I love about this is that it's style is different from the satchels I often see, and the ones that I already own. While the Alexa-like satchel gives that artsy vibe, and the Cambridge-style one exudes old-school chic, this one from F&H kinda gives off that sophisticated look, don't you think? ;)

What's more is that the materials on this one are a break from the bags I normally buy. I usually buy bags with an all-leather or all-canvas material, but this one has felt material. Surprisingly, I am totally in love with it!

I am actually on scrimp mode, but I just can't seem to stop myself from thinking about it. Lol. Besides, this bag's gotten my mom's seal of approval, anyway. ;)

I guess bags to me are what shoes are to Carrie Bradshaw. And you?

A stressful, surreal blur no more!

My unused SLs have finally been converted to cold hard cash, and I have finally gotten hold of that one thing that has finally lit up my world like nobody else... a new pair of lenses!

Boom-chicka-boom-boom-boom-oh-yeah *booty wiggle*

I retained my old frame because as I have said in this blogpost, it has a sentimental value to me, it being given to me by my cousins bnr, I'm just a cheapanga who can't afford new frames, on top of new lenses. And I love my old frame. If Harry Potter's signature frame is of the rounded type, I think I'd have mine in the square variety.

But due to my total eye-care negligence, my grades went up. Way, way, waaaaaaaaaay up, in fact!

I used to be a 75-50, but now I'm 150 on both eyes. I blame it all on those reading before hitting the sack at night with low light, and reading on my way to work while jeep moves in all its bumpy glory. But I just love reading! Can you blame me? apparently, my eyes can

Putting on the new lenses felt like being enlightened! I just love how the world looks brighter and clearer now.

So, yay to my new lenses. Lol. what a lame post

Quotes: Jessica Darling, Fourth Comings

Spot on, Jessica. Spot on.