A Missed Opportunity...

Few years ago, an old acquaintance (may his soul rest in peace) mentioned to me that he got a condo unit somewhere in Fort Bonifacio.  He was not a real estate agent (and he didn't need to be one as he was a very well-off man) but he tried to convince me in getting myself a condo there, too.  According to him, it's for investment purposes...

Brilliant idea!  But when I learned that the contract price (at that time!) of units was around a little over one million (as it was on its pre-selling stage then and Fort Bonifacio was not yet as developed as it is now), I backed out!  How could I pay it off with the meager salary I have as a government employee?!  He suggested that I avail of the maximum loan term of say, 20 years, and shorten it eventually when I already have additional means.  The important thing, he pointed out, is I get to own an investment property and start it off with forced savings.  Hard-headed as I always am, I did not heed on to his advise..

Now, I regret that decision.  I heard condo units at Fort Bonifacio cost at around P6 million nowadays.  If only I listened to him.. :(

Back To Reality... Back to School...

Before I knew it, my summer vacation is about to end... in less than two weeks.  If only I can hold back the time!  I have so many things to do yet.  I haven't enjoyed my summer vacation to the fullest!  And enrollment for the first semester will close on May 30...

I should have travelled to Cebu and attended our college reunion.  Well, I still have time.. til tomorrow... :(

I Passed!

I thought I would not be able to make it!  Whew!  To think, I was already at the brink of giving it up.  What with the special & regular audits to finish, numerous reports to submit, a nagging relationship to handle, etc. etc. etc.

It was my classmates who first checked out my grade sheet.  When they announced to me the good news, it was only then that I took the courage to see it for myself.  And voila!

I guess the quizzes saved me from failing.  My professor was so... never mind.  Just imagine all the horrible qualities you could think of a teacher.  One false move and you're out.  My one-time absence, which according to my classmates, might got me a zero grade for a supposedly oral recitation, could have pulled me down.

Well, maybe the fortune teller is right after all... :)

Is It Over?

Few minutes before I started writing this, I heard shouts of jubilation from a group of people nearby.  At first, I thought they were watching a basketball game about a 50meters away from my place.  But then, on the second thought... is it over?

I feel for Mommy Dionisia.  She must have prayed so hard for her son's safety.  Manny Pacquiao is a tough fighter but one could not underestimate what Sugar Shane Mosley can do to the career of the Pambansang Kamao.

I just wish them all well..

We Could Have It All...

For the coming Easter Sunday, for a new beginning, this is a very nice, meaningful, song for those who can relate...

Easier said than done.  Must be too good to be true...  On the second thought however... hmmm...

Not Once... But Twice!

I was apprehended just yesterday, twice!  The first instance was because of my passenger, my beloved mother, who did not put on her seat belt.  I always reminded her that but on that day, I did not bother to as I thought she made it already a habit.  Good thing, the two MMDA traffic enforcers let go of us after showing them my ID... but not before giving them my stock of playing cards. Waaahhh!

The second time was worse:  beating the red light.  Actually, I did not see the traffic light.  It was a small intersection that until now I am still wondering if that traffic light is really visible to the drivers.  I could still not believe that I did not see it!  Must it be that the light was no longer working when I approached that intersection?  Nevertheless, we are still fortunate that nothing bad happened to us.

At first though, the traffic police was intimidating when he demanded for my driver's license.  But when I identified myself (again...) and showed both my ID and license, he mellowed and just asked us if we usually ply that route.  He did not bother to scrutinize my blurry answer and just let go of us.

I was traumatized by those incidents!  I'm afraid I might not be lucky the next time...

I'm Driving Again!

It's been a week since I started driving again, this time, here in the unpredictable roads of the Metro Manila jungle.  It was quite an experience!  Mind you, those who are faint-hearted should never ever try it.  Take it from me...