Not Another Ondoy Again...

An officemate just texted that work is again suspended, for second consecutive day.  I was ecstatic!  That would mean, I will wake up late again tomorrow morning.  That would mean also that I would just snuggle in bed with hubby while watching a number of movies all day through.

But then, just thinking of the plight of our fellowmen who are now suffering from the ravages of this so-called natural phenomenon, I felt a rash of guilt.  It was selfish of me to think only of myself in the midst of this crisis.  In fact, at 3 o'clock this morning, I witnessed my neighbors who kept on vigil at the possibility of floodwaters seeping through their units.

I felt so helpless.  For now, what I can only do is to offer prayers for the safety of everyone..

Getting Used To It...

I have a confession to make... Remember when I blogged about my plan of watching a marathon of movies during my Christmas vacation?  The truth is, I already took a peep at one of those movies mentioned.   About a week ago, I gave in to the temptation of checking out the movie entitled ,"If Only", as I was trying to recall if I had already seen that film before.  Well, I haven't.  Not until that one fine Sunday evening..

The movie was so touching that I cried towards the end of it.  Here's one of the memorable quotes that I can relate to:

Samantha Andrews: Ian, if I were to stay in London now, it would be for you. For us. And I would do that in a heartbeat if I knew we were really special.
Ian Wyndham: We are.
Samantha Andrews: Really? You never tell me how you feel or talk about yourself. You don't want to meet my family. You forgot my graduation. We run into my favorite student and you act as if he has something contagious.
Samantha Andrews: Ian, I know you have the best intentions, but I feel like I'm a really high second priority to you. That hurts. And the worst part is I'm starting to get used to it.
Ian Wyndham: I don't understand.
Samantha Andrews: I know. That's what kills me.
Samantha Andrews: If there had just been one day Ian, one day where nothing else matters but us.
Ian Wyndham: I adore you.
Samantha Andrews: I don't want to be adored, I want to be loved.
Samantha Andrews: I can't do this anymore.

 ;)

My Plans For The Weekend

It's "Thank God It's Friday" (TGIF) once again. As much as I would like to be excited and think of ways on how to spend my weekend, I could not do so. Right now, I'm nursing a sore throat and a mild cough. I don't feel okay.

I would have wanted to go malling and/or eat something fancy and spicy tomorrow. But then, doing that would just worsen my current health condition. I guess I will just have to settle with watching a marathon of dvd movies at home. Or just try to hibernate until my eyes would swell from too much sleeping.

Or, what have you?

I'm Electric Shocked!

I got my MERALCO bill just last week and got the surprise of my life (well, at least for my MERALCO bill, hehehe) when the bottom figure showed P1,312.15.  Woooa! My last month's electric consumption cost me a measly amount of P189 only!  The increase is almost seven times my last month's billed amount.

There must be a mistake! Although at the back of my mind, I already knew that MERALCO previously announced that the electricity rates will soar high this summer.

An officemate of mine also complained of a sudden increase in her MERALCO bill. Somebody also mentioned that he heard someone expressing his dismay on his MERALCO bill over the radio.

Upon learning this, I heaved a sigh of relief.  At least, we share the same dilemma.

Well, come to think of it.  My kilowatt/hour consumption doubled this month.  This is mainly attributed to the fact that I stayed home during the holidays (maundy thursday to easter sunday and bataan day).  Further, I spent most of my time just watching a marathon of james bond dvd movies while keeping myself cool.  Meaning, the airconditioner was always turned on.

Well, who could blame me?  With the scorching heat and unbelievable high temperature we have right now, who could not resist the temptation of turning on the aircon?

But then, if I want to save on costs, I should think of better ways to cut my power consumption.

What about an air cooler? Hmm... not a bad idea.  So, how about you?  If you're not yet convinced, maybe you should read a article for you to know why an air cooler is better.  Check this site http://www.fewsimplethoughts.com/2010/03/beating-summer-heat.html or click this link. :)