Tuesday, August 20, 2013

It's raining so hard lately.

There were a lot of suspension of classes and work.
Fortunately, I haven't started with my office work this month.

I hope some people I know in the Philippines are safe.

Stay safe guys! 気をつけてください!

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Second week of August

A lot of things happened last week.

Last Monday, I passed my application form for the Civil Service Exam this coming October with the help of my aunt. This was my sort of last resort because I thought I will never be able to get a job in a private company so probably I could get a chance in the government sector. And I got a chance to talk and eat out with my girl cousin and talk about a lot of things.

Also that day, I got a call  from the last company I applied to and they told me that I passed my interview and I will have my job offer soon. After the phone call, I was literally crying, dialing the number of my mom in her office, and when she picked up the phone I told her about the good news. It was like a first time for me because I've been applying to companies for months now and finally, I got hired. It was like....DAMN.

Last Wednesday, I went back to the company to accept their job offer and to be orientated about my future workplace. I got a chance to meet some of the employees there. And I really have to learn their names quickly. I'm terrible at remembering names, I tell you.

That day was also my brother's 23rd birthday. We didn't celebrate much because he will have his big celebration on Friday.

Last Friday, my big brother's friends came over at my place to celebrate his birthday. We had a big feast and then they spent the rest of the day playing Wii and talking about the old times and their current life. What I like about my big brother's friends are that they are really fun to be with and most of them are not really much into alcohol and partying. Like what my mom said, there are friends with good influence.

And yesterday, I went out with my mom to have my medical examination for my work but I still have to go back on Monday for my remaining examination. It was also the day I treated out my family to dinner and we bought our new HDTV and PS3. For the next few months, I have so many obligations to do and bills to pay.

Despite the bills that I have to pay, I feel fulfilled and glad for I feel like a legit adult at this point.

I wish myself luck in my new work and the things to come.

I think the people in my workplace are nice and I wish I would enjoy my stay there. 

Saturday, August 3, 2013

休みの日

A lot of things happened during my today's day off.

Since last year, I have started playing PSP games in Japanese language in order to improve more in my Japanese comprehension (and for other personal reasons not worth mentioning perhaps). The first Japanese game I played was called Arcana Famiglia. It is an otome game created by Hunex focusing on a mafia called "Arcana Famiglia" whose members have special contracts with Tarot cards and have special powers. Well, let's not go much into the details because I tell you, it will take me several days to tell you a lot of things about it. Basically, it's a Japanese game with no English translations at all and it had cracked my skull several times. However, it has helped me a lot in learning more Japanese words and practicing my reading comprehension.

And by dawn, I officially finished the whole game--100% done! Job well done, me! (   TwT)b And right now, I am currently playing its sequel game, Arcana Famiglia: Vascello Phatasma no Majutsushi. I actually love this game series because the dialogues have voices so it is easier to understand the plot and the conversations, and it's easier for me to remember some Japanese words. The plot is also amazing!

"This is basically how the game looks like...."

In the afternoon, my mom and I went to the mall to pay some bills, do some groceries, and other errands. I also needed to have my picture taken for my Civil Service Exam application. It's been a while since the last time we had a mother-daughter bonding time so I treated my mom to lunch. We had fun enjoying each other's company. We talked about a lot of things and it's a good thing because my mom doesn't talk much about things and she used to keep her concerns to herself when we were younger. But now, since I seem like an understanding adult to her, she shared some of her feelings and concerns to me. I think it's a good thing especially when she is really stressed. She is able to vent out about her problems and unwind. And it's like I am able to apply the things I have learned in my course during college. And most especially, this makes our relationship as mother and daughter stronger.

Oh, and I bought some things today like a nail polish thinner and a bag. The bag is really cute although it's really big but I think it will be very useful when you need to carry a lot of stuff.
"Flower-patterned bag~~"

We were about to go home when it started raining too hard outside. In Manila, it gets flooded easily so it would be very difficult to go home. Thank goodness a tricycle driver came for us and brought us home safely. He was also kinda to carry our groceries. My mom said he was like "an angel the heaven sent for us". But dang, the rain was too strong so our house was underwater later for a while.

And it's been a while since the last time I painted my nails. I saw one of my friends used a yellow and black nail polish to have an animal print nails. I was kind of inspired by it and I remembered "Ah... I have yellow nail polish, don't I? Why don't I use it right now since it's been a while" To be honest, I don't look much good in yellow nail polish because of my skin color but who cares anyway! I want my nails to be yellow right now! (  *w*) Oh and I'm terrible at making nail art so nope... No way... OTL
"It kind of looks weird but anyway, I really like my nails yellow right now."

In the evening, we went to the dentist to have our regular dental check-up. It's been a while since the last time we went there. The dentist used to be the old dentist in my elementary school and she is really nice. She is very friendly and fun to talk with. I also got an opportunity to meet her husband and he is also nice to talk with. I guess we stayed there too long since we went home really late after but it was fun. 

I guess I will be spending the rest of the night...well, of course typing this blog entry and listening to Japanese drama CDS. Hehe~~

And I guess the expression for tonight is "It's been a while....". LOL.

お疲れ様でした、わたし。