My Gratitude List

I have read somewhere that gratitude makes you a happier person.  Well that's really not something new.  We've heard that several times in the past.  I think Oprah is one of the advocates of that as well.  Recently my bf had raised that issue w/ me as well.  That I never thank him.  That he feels like I feel it's his obligation to do things for me.  He told me I should thank people more & it helps you.  Anyway, I just thought that as a post today I would write my own 'gratitude list,' the list of things I'm grateful for in my life.  So let's start...

1.  I'm pretty

I should be thankful that I'm pretty.  I don't need to put in much effort & I look better than most people.  I also look rich & classy w/o even trying.

2.  I'm earning at least 100k a month (net)

It may be regular for my contemporaries who worked in the same huge (if not the biggest) multinational company wherein I had my 1st job.  I mean we are all managers.  But I guess managers from other companies are not earning this much.

3.  I have a car

Ok it beats having to suffer commuting.  Which I never do & never did anyway.

4.  I can drive

Ok, if needed, I can always drive myself.

5.  Considerate neighbor

I just realized that my front-door neighbor is considerate enough not to block my driveway (anyway it's their fault they buy so many cars w/o buying enough parking space)

6.  I have household help

Ok that is not unusual in the 3rd world country that I live in but having tried out living alone on my own w/o a maid...I am grateful!

7.  I have dependable parents

Considering they are based abroad they are always w/in reach & would react immediately if ever I needed anything.  I even rely on them on things I should really be handling on my own.

8.  Responsible brother

I only have one sibling & I sure am glad he is responsible.  I don't have to deal w/ a 'parasite' sibling.  We are both responsible & financially independent.  I guess I should be glad our parents brought us up that way.

9.  Loving & mature bf

I have an MD bf who is responsible, way more mature than me even when he's younger than me!  He tells me when I act or behave in a way he doesn't like or offends him.  He's definitely making this relationship work.  And he makes me happy :)

10.  My bf's family

They have been very accepting & I feel that I truly belong.  I feel their support as if I'm part of their family already.  My bf's mum even gave me advise over the weekend on how to understand MD's more so that our relationship can last.

11.  My job

I guess I should be happy about my job.  My current boss is very lax.  We are given freedom to perform.  I just feel comfortable here like I couldn't ask for more.  But of course I would strive for a bigger salary...duh!

12.  Laws in the Philippines

I guess laws are not really followed here in the Philippines.  I know that's really a bad thing but I'm writing a gratitude list!  So I will write what I like about it.  I like that if you make a mistake you can just pay off the police, just like 99% of the citizens do for traffic indiscretions.  I guess here you can make everything go away --- and I am looking at how that is good for myself right now.  I know it can turn our to be really really bad :s

13.  The current president

I so hated Pnoy before the elections & during the start of his term.  But I will admit things are getting better.  The government offices are looking more decent now & also a little more efficient.  The economy is growing (I thought it was only GMA who could do that).  I see Filipinos getting inspired by his leadership so I guess this is something I should appreciate noh?

14.  Not much corrupt politicians

Ok I know there's a lot.  I even tried to create a collage of their pictures.  Fortunately I can't think of much corrupt politicians that this is the only one I came up with.

Ok I'm not just including corrupt politicians but also the 'useless' ones.

15.  My staff

I guess I'm happy now w/ my staff.  After the evil one left things have been better.  More positive atmosphere & interaction w/ each other.

16.  Colleagues I have lunch with

I guess I've learned to enjoy our talks more over lunch & their company.  It's not just anymore, we have no choice & no other people to have lunch with.

17.  My gastritis/hyperacidity

Ok, because of this I can't eat much & lost so much weight, so I can see how it's a good thing :)

18.  My latest lab results

Honestly I thought I was dying w/ an agressive form of cancer, good thing I was cleared :)

19.  My dogs

They reduce stress & bring some happiness to my home :)

20.  The internet

Something to do

Ok that is a lot, I am TOO happy now hehe!  Till next time ;)

Erap has Sense...

I'm liking Erap's statements more & more.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/274258/estrada-to-trillanes-youre-ungrateful-crazy

It seems like there's more sense to this man than I thought.  In the past I have read statements from him commenting that GMA should be allowed to seek medical assistance abroad since he was allowed to do the same.  I have also read articles wherein he has forgiven Chavit, etc..  I don't know if he's paying the Inquirer big-time to release all these positive statements about him but it seems to show that he is a good man(?)  I remember in the last presidential elections that I learned that one of my friends actually voted for him (a friend, not the company security guard, not the katulongs).  This friend has met Erap personally.  She is from a political family & was on Erap's party.  She said she voted for Erap because she can sincerely see that he is a good man.  And that she did not vote for Binay as VP even when they are in the same party.  Oh well...

Baby/Kid-Hater

Wow isn't this a good idea! 

http://www.spot.ph/the-feed/52015/airasia-offers-child-free-areas-in-long-haul-flights

Now can we have child-free restaurants next?

Kelsey Grammer = Douche Bag

Kelsey Grammer is so annoying (http://www.dramarama.ca/2012/09/camille-asks-kelsey-to-kindly-shut-his-trap.html#more)!  Now usually the cheap one would be the one who would choose to be in a reality show, like Camille in Real Housewives.  But this scenario is so the opposite of reality.  Usually it is the woman who can't stop talking about how her ex is a douche-bag...and we kind of understand that, especially if the relationship ended because of the man's fault.  But in this case, Kelsey is the one who cheated.  All you cheaters out there, saying 'it hasn't been working for a long time' is not an excuse for your douchy behavior!  What you should do if it is not working is either make it work or end it before 'cheating'!  Wow!  Kelsey is in a world of his own where he's the one bitter & scorned when he is the cheater.  And he's trying so hard to place his current 'homewrecker' wife up on a pedestal she doesn't belong in!

Trillanes & His Attitude Problem

What else is new?

http://www.spot.ph/the-feed/51980/sen-gringo-honasan-slams-allegations-that-the-pma-doesnt-mold-people-well-he-presents-himself-and-sen-ping-lacson-as-good-examples

Everyone knows Trillanes has an attitude problem & a big brat.  How else would you call someone who will threaten to bomb Glorietta just because he's frustrated w/ the organization he belongs in?  The bad thing is that stupid Filipinos voted for him & further molded his immaturity.

Good joke Gringo!

Demolition at Guatemala St., Makati

Kudos to Binay this time!  Just saw on the news the demolition at Guatemala St. in Makati.  This time Binay did good.  Let's do our best to clean up our sewerage system to avoid extreme flooding.  May other cities follow to do what is good & right for everyone instead of just thinking about how to please the squatters for election purposes...

Mamie Gummer as Emily Owens MD

I am so curious about the new show 'Emily Owens, MD.'  Not only because I have been exposed to the medical world having an MD bf but also because namukhaan ko ang lead star.  She is this supposedly 'Legally Blonde' lawyer on The Good Wife.  Someone who looked really stupid but is obviously just being manipulative & turned out to be really, really good!  I was kinda surprised that considering how soft her voice is, she became an actress.  Only later to find out that she is actually the daughter of Meryll Streep...they probably have the same voice.

Also, googling about Meryll Streep I was also surprised that she is still married to Mamie Gummer's dad.  And before then she was living w/ someone until that man's death.  Sometimes Hollywood can still surprise you.  I didn't expect this from Meryll Streep.  Of course I would expect numerous marriages & divorces & that Mamie would only be, like, one of her daughters from one of her men whom she doesn't get much in contact with.  I'm also surprised & happy to find out that Mamie's husband is Ben Walker!  He's just so cute & his movie 'Abraham Lincoln:  Vampire Hunter' was surprisingly good!

A lot of surprises today! ;)