Mind of a fickle

We've started checking out flats for rent and everyday I get agitated on the prices that I see in the newspapers or in the internet ads. I can't believe that HDB flats is now at 2K+ high. We've viewed a total of 5 flats so far but one was really crappy and they're asking 1.5K for it. To top that off, they advertised it as "nice". Please don't get me wrong, though I am very picky on flats I live in, I try not to be pintasera unless really "provoked". I guess that flat hit my limit. I wish these agents will get more information first before advertising anything so that their time and our time won't be wasted. And, I really hope that relevant authorities will look into the housing situation soon. Though owners are increasing rental prices, our salaries stay the same.

Last Friday night, my tita slept in the hospital (she's taking care of our lola who's confined). Saturday morning, she couldn't find her hand bag anymore. Inside the bag were her cards, some bank certs, handphone, and her family's passports with their newly stamped US Visa. Go figure. They managed to see the person in the security camera. Then, after a few hours, someone called and informed them that he found her bag in a thrash can in Makati. He said he saw the "man" throw the bag. Verdict : Only the wallet without the cash was found, the bank certs were there. But, the handphone, 2k pesos and the passports were gone. Someone told me that there are "people" who will extort money in exchange for the passports. Grrrr! Pano ba tayo aasenso nito?

(Warning : my feeling about the book might give away something.) After 4 "interrupted" days, I have finally finished book 7. I am happy about how things ended but I wished that there were more action. Overall, I loved how good conquered evil.

last night's "photo shoot" with hubby and the two girls my hubby who woke up early today to go to church with me only to find out that the mass is over because it's 30 minutes earlier than I thought. for my papa and my brother who extended their vacation. for the surprise phone call from Tita Aj. Can't believe it! It really made my day! for all the sms and emails I received so far. for an answered prayer --- rain! another great year that has passed and this new year in my life! (yun nga lang wala na ako sa kalendaryo, hmmm nasa TOTO pa naman!)

3 (?) muggle days to go and the last book will be out. Aw, makes me sad. At least, there's still the movies to look forward to. I wonder what Daniel Radcliffe will look like by book 7 (the movie).

When do you get serious with one? When your colleagues ask you how old your youngest daughter is and is suprised to find out that she's already 2. OR When they ask you if you're expecting.

K unsintidora "Daddy, a-moke." (Daddy, smoke) with matching smoke gesture. Firm "no, no, no!" Bird Friendly "Teety, Teety!" (Tweety, Tweety! ---whenever she wants to sleep with the Tweety pillow) O baka ano iniisip nyo ha?

For the past few weeks, whenever I hear news that my friends' flat rental fee has gone up, my chest will tighten a bit with panic. I am not ready to move, no matter how hot (literally) our place is, it is still home to us. I know, I know. I went through this 2 years ago, the "I can't let go" my current flat part but really... I spoke with the niece of the owner and she told me that her uncle wants to rent the flat at $%$%$ --- market price, that is! Well, even if it's in a prime community, I am not crazy to pay that kind of amount. So we're house hunting once again. Though it's a good 2 months away. It's never too early to look for one and to pack your things and to reminisce memories that has happened while you're under that roof.