Having no time for blogging (and shorter attention spans) called for a place for shorter snippets of what's up. (I'm chronicling the makeover there, BTW)
Behold, the tumblog --- www.bananaspin.tumblr.com
But I'm keeping this site as well.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Move..that..Couch! - A Makeover Story 1
Are you familiar with the show, "Extreme Home Makeover" ? I've always imagined being a being a beneficiary of that show. Aside from a spanking new house, you also get to hug Ty, the hunky guy who hosts the show and leads the design team.
Well, a few weeks ago - a local magazine called me about a possible makeover of the Fort Boni condo! I actually forgot that I entered their makeover promo early May this year , and it was such a welcome surprise. (I didn't write about it for fear of jinxing :-) They conducted 2 ocular inspections - first by the managing editor and then 2nd by the interior designer. Now I can freely write about it because we got picked!
The magazine is giving the design team 2 weeks (starting Sept 12) to plan and execute within the provided budget.
We are excited, but at the same time soo anxious. I didn't realize that we will have to let go of most of our old stuff. Our first "wall (color)," our first dining table, our first carpet, etc. I am also nervous about the stuff they will put in.. what if we get a sticky vinyl couch that eats coins and sticks to the back of people's legs? Wah.
Still a blessing. Still another interesting story to add to our (growing) collection. So for now, let's wait until we yell.... "Move... that... Couch!"
*FYI, for the contest entry - We had to send a family photo and some room photos. I also had to write a 150-word statement about why we deserved the makeover. I wrote about how we'd like to make the place ready for a baby, who is living with my mom in Laguna because we don't have a baby-conducive space. I guess the tiny space challenged them!
Well, a few weeks ago - a local magazine called me about a possible makeover of the Fort Boni condo! I actually forgot that I entered their makeover promo early May this year , and it was such a welcome surprise. (I didn't write about it for fear of jinxing :-) They conducted 2 ocular inspections - first by the managing editor and then 2nd by the interior designer. Now I can freely write about it because we got picked!
The magazine is giving the design team 2 weeks (starting Sept 12) to plan and execute within the provided budget.
We are excited, but at the same time soo anxious. I didn't realize that we will have to let go of most of our old stuff. Our first "wall (color)," our first dining table, our first carpet, etc. I am also nervous about the stuff they will put in.. what if we get a sticky vinyl couch that eats coins and sticks to the back of people's legs? Wah.
Still a blessing. Still another interesting story to add to our (growing) collection. So for now, let's wait until we yell.... "Move... that... Couch!"
*FYI, for the contest entry - We had to send a family photo and some room photos. I also had to write a 150-word statement about why we deserved the makeover. I wrote about how we'd like to make the place ready for a baby, who is living with my mom in Laguna because we don't have a baby-conducive space. I guess the tiny space challenged them!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Lucky
I really like the word "lucky" - because Luck is the great equalizer. You don't have to be rich, or smart, or a hardworker. You could be the kindest person, or you could be the bitchiest person - but still be lucky. There is no scientific explanation for "luck" !
Look at Charice and Arnel Pineda - I think there are a lot more Filipinos who are better singers , but they got lucky! Manny Pacquiao, lucky (Jinkee Pacquiao, luckier!) . Justin Bieber, lucky. Noynoy Aquino, lucky, lucky, lucky!
People who win the lotto, lucky. Not being caught by MMDA during coding, lucky. Being at the right place at the right time when you first met your partner in life, lucky. Getting what you want after working for it, lucky.
I don't believe that hard work is everything. A lot of people work, work, work - but still don't achieve their dreams. Some blame them for not working hard enough, but I think that's just unfair. Just ask minimum wage earners who really really work hard. Or the Pinoy Got Talent aspirants who get rejected every season...
Hard work and being smart or talented can help. But sometimes, it's better to be lucky.
I just hope all the luck in the world can go to people who really deserve it :-)
Look at Charice and Arnel Pineda - I think there are a lot more Filipinos who are better singers , but they got lucky! Manny Pacquiao, lucky (Jinkee Pacquiao, luckier!) . Justin Bieber, lucky. Noynoy Aquino, lucky, lucky, lucky!
People who win the lotto, lucky. Not being caught by MMDA during coding, lucky. Being at the right place at the right time when you first met your partner in life, lucky. Getting what you want after working for it, lucky.
I don't believe that hard work is everything. A lot of people work, work, work - but still don't achieve their dreams. Some blame them for not working hard enough, but I think that's just unfair. Just ask minimum wage earners who really really work hard. Or the Pinoy Got Talent aspirants who get rejected every season...
Hard work and being smart or talented can help. But sometimes, it's better to be lucky.
I just hope all the luck in the world can go to people who really deserve it :-)
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