My “Y” coach

This dress makes me look dainty and pregnant. Once, Ronald and I used this to our advantage; on a Wednesday rush hour he told the MRT guard that I am pregnant so we can take the Y coach.

I coined the female coach as “Y” coach because of, I hope it’s obvious, the x and y chromosomes. When I first used the term on Ronald, he didn’t get it, then said brilliant. So that makes it one of my originals.

I wish I could copyright this one.  I also wish I could put all of my ideas in a glass, so no one could steal it.

When something is said, it becomes public and can be repeatedly used by anyone. Unless you have it registered at the Intellectual Property Rights Office, which I doubt can be done. Maybe if you’re a professor or someone of a famous intellectual stature, then, they may agree to copyright your words.

Halter straps misery

I bought a white and blue printed top yesterday and wore it to work today. It’s something I don’t usually wear and it’s wonderful. It could have been more wonderful had I worn the right strapless bra. Some bras just don’t deliver. It keeps sliding down, I’m not sure if I lost weight or Wacoal just failed to deliver this time.

The best strapless bra would have to be from Triumph. It has three horizontal straps that nice enough to show with a backless top. It’s never slid off, never, not even half an inch. But the off thing about it is the halter strap; sure it’s detachable but I couldn’t opt to it. Halter straps cause my blood circulation to slow down making me dizzy and nauseous the whole time.

Most girls probably share the same predicament I have with halter straps, and we all are, says Halle Berry, fashion’s slave. No matter how painful it is, as long as it looks good.

My slavery begins and ends with footwear. I can never bear migraines caused by slow circulation because it makes me look like a racoon, and that’s not beautiful.

Foot sores, I can endure, a bandage is always nearby.

Nanay Luday’s birthday excursion

It’s Nanay Luday’s 62nd birthday today, so I took her to the mall, upgraded her transition lenses and treated her to a grocery spree.

She’s been with our family for 38 years and I’m only 24, so that makes her an expert in our family affairs.

I think she enjoyed the most the supermarket trip, I enjoyed it too. I bought another round of peeled pomelos, this time only half a kilo. We also bought ingredients for our seafood pasta, also known as canned tuna pasta. But I cook really well so you wouldn’t know the difference.

It’s lovely to hang out at the supermarket, especially at the vegetable and freezer section. I fill my cart with oat bran breads, low-fat milk, fresh vegetables, popcorn, canned soup, chocolates, tomatoes, spices and what ever I can find.

I also enjoy enjoy eating just right outside the supermarket, because the food reminds me of my college menu which are mainly fish balls and foot long hotdogs and gulaman.

Doggie slippers

Yesterday I bought a pair of rattan heeled sandals and thought it might not be a good idea to own it on this weather; I was right because it’s been raining hard all day. I couldn’t move fast enough to save me from getting wet despite my sunny umbrella because my heels are high and I don’t want to ruin my new pair.

So I bought a new pair of slippers so I could walk from one building to another without worry. They’re so cute with little dog house prints. It’s been a while since I last bought a pair of rubber slippers decent enough to wear somewhere.

I’m not really a fan of expensive rubber slippers, they’re just slippers, and mind you, rubber slippers may aggravate arthritis and varicositis. If you keep wearing them all the time, especially after a long day, that’s why I prefer fluffy slippers at home, it’s warm and comfy.

But that is not to say I’m not buying one of those expensive slippers, I will have to soon because I have a discount coupon and I’m a sucker for good bargains.

Sweaters

Sweaters are absolutely perfect these rainy days. I bought it eight days ago and I’ve worn it twice already!

It makes me look taller because it elongates the torso giving the illusion of height.

It can be worn both casual and dressy. It’s so lovely, I’ll stock up on more of these pull-overs.

Shotgun buy

The search for the most happening platform wedge and tan flat boots resulted to a pair of woven high-heeled sandals.

It was a shotgun buy because a co-worker had to return a pair of shoes but she doesn’t have time to look for something in exchange so I agreed to cover for her and buy for myself. I bought it in semi-haste; I just told our guard I’ll be at the restroom.

Though this pair is not for this season; it’s been raining everyday. Drenching this rattan heeled sandals will cause it to flake, good heavens! please no!

Pink pomelos

A minor day-long disagreement with Ronald caused me to buy a kilo of peeled pomelos from the supermarket. I decided to include this in my organic diet since I’ve been discounting fruits; it’s awfully inconvenient to eat unprepared fruit. Fructose is terrific for leveling the serotonin, three bites later I was smiling all the way home.

Off duty

I went to the supermarket after work; looking slightly androgynous in my belted 2-sizes-big gold button down and all-around pair of short khaki shorts. This gold shirt often confuses me; I know its a prize catch when i put it on but as the day progresses I feel drab. I have yet to discover the best way to wear it because I don’t want to keep giving away my clothes, not minding the fact that I’ve had it for four years ever since my size 12 days.

There are several ups to working in the biggest mall in the country. Everyday is window/shopping day; and there is always an excuse to look like a superstar, because something might just come up.

Directly proportional are the downs, because the cash register is just a few meters away. If nothing is scheduled for dinner, the lure of trinkets and toiletries is like honey to the bees. And supper at home seems too tedious to catch so why not grab a hefty jambalaya or a pomodoro, and cap the night with spirited coffee. Ah, nothing beats esteemed restaurants.

New stuff

A pair of cheap not-so-fluffy bedroom slippers, demi-pearl earrings and crystal encrusted metal headbands; stuff I bought at Mall of Asia department store. Many will disagree that these are necessities but I contend that:

* I need a new pair of bedroom slippers because my existing pair is a year old and sticky;

* a girl needs a pair of pearl earrings regardless of it’s ageing illusion. There are days I need to look like a first lady of the country;

* Metal headbands are perfectly subtle and useful to adorn and keep my newly permed curly locks.

I find every reason for a new purchase, and not just because I want it. Most sales jobs require agents to create a need, I’d be damned if I can’t sell an idea.

Candy cane

candy cane dress

This should be special, therefore, I’m posting my special dress I wore to work today.

Employment in a high-end fashion store has got me straining myself every morning about what to wear. Not too flashy, too preppy, too cazh, or too blah.

I always stand by my self-made adage: Style is inherent; either you have it or you don’t. It can’t be learned, maybe a little, but along the way, if it isn’t in you, bumps will be, as my dad’s hyperbole puts it, road drumholes.