MY HEAVEN FOR RETAIL HELL

This is one hilarious book. It took me almost two months to finish because for the simple reason that-I don't want to finish it yet. Good thing, I'm through with this book(because I am reading a new book-Woman, Work and Savior Faire by Mireille Guillano) But I'll talk about it next time.

I wasn't supposed to buy this book. I saw this book in my favorite affordable bookstore, Booksale but I ignored it. I remembered the title well and I saw that the cover is so intriguing but then again-I left it. Next thing I know, I am at the Abreeza scouring the books at Fully Booked. I must admit the books are so varied and appealing that you will be like a kid in a candy store. I love them all but...a big BUT..they are so expensive. I can't blame them. They have the widest selection of books. I was busy looking around when, lo and behold...RETAIL HELL by Freeman Hall.

I was shocked to know that it cost around PHP600. My jaw dropped and while I was reading it-I had an instant LOL mood on the book.(Of course, not really loud or they might think I am crazy.hahaha.) You know what I did? I immediately rushed to Booksale and bought the same book for only PHP75. Now, that's LOL.

I wasn't disappointed at all. Maybe if I bought the book at PHP600-I would feel still the same. The story is about a homo guy who works in a famous retail store. His adventure with the customers where hilarious and even his comments are very LOL. This book is a good stress reliever. You can also check out the Retail Hell site if you want to know more about the author.

I might share this to one of my gay friends. I just hope they can relate to the sales thing..
Anyway, that's it for now. I will blog soon about the new book I am reading. Ciao pips!!!

ON THE ROAD

A journey to a place unknown and new to me. I am going alone. I am a bit excited but also a bit scared. I pray that everything will be okay. I am trying my best to be strong for my dreams to be realized. I am so dependent in my family and would love to try to be independent for a few days. I hope I can handle the long distance and the chance of a wonderful experience ahead of me...AJA!!!

BRAVING THE ONLINE

I am recently adjusting my time at night for jobs that entail online focus and not wandering around Facebook. I had problems with my teeny weeny net book in Skype but I managed to get by with a little panic and craziness in between. So much for that introduction. I am teaching online and I guess I need a handful of Asians to complete my Asianovela cast.

I have Chinese students whom I teach IELTS-which by the way, I don't even have experience in. Yes, that's what I call gutsy. It sounds interesting and I am very eager to learn but my experience says otherwise. haist! I actually shows in the manner I speak or talk to them. My first class today gave me chills not because of fear but because of frustration. She commented that she can't adapt to me. What? Adapting is not the right word girl. You probably mean you can't understand me. hahaha. I get it now, but she told my trainer otherwise. She told my trainer that I didn't help her and there is long silence between us. WTH? Anyway, I am not giving up on these Chinese kids. Wait 'till I am better and I'll teach you what IELTS is all about. I guess I need to practice more and be confident next time. Whatever!(good thing my trainer is soo patient and understanding.)

I also have a Japanese student with his mom who regularly talks to me online. Of course they paid me. I won't go talking about blah blah blah without earning something. One thing I like about the class is that it is conversational in nature. We can talk anything we want and for as long as 1 hour. The Chinese class pays very well but I am loving the Japanese set up. No pressure, just plain talk and with sense. I don't know how long this will last but I am pretty sure that I'm in as long as it wants my professional skills.(ehem!) Until now, I can't still get over the Chinese kid I taught a while ago. I pity her because she didn't like me but I felt sorry for myself too for not making the mark. 'Till next online adventure sonsaengnim(korean for teacher)!!!Aja fighting!Ciao!!!

WHAT WENT WRONG?

It's been months since we talked but what went wrong? I just felt that you changed a lot and I cannot understand your airhead attitude. I am a bit irritated but I am patient. I can keep up with it but sometimes, it pays to blog it than keep it to myself.aaarrrggghh.hehehe.

I can see that your doing fine and you seemed happy from where you've been. I am just here to listen but please..enough with the superficial talks. It gives me creeps and I can sometimes feel that your just pretending to be okay.I just need a decent talk with you and I want it just like before. I know angels can soar but they also fall. Don't make me feel like I look like a loser with all your achievements. One advice too...don't call me if you just want to brag because I might walk out on you.

BOOKS AND MAGAZINES

I discovered Booksale, the perfect store in the city that sold books that are cheaper than the ones in the malls. I bought Retail Hell for only P40( retailed at P600 in Fully Booked) and Chasing Harry Winston for only P60 (retailed at P400 in National Bookstore). Nice deal isn't it?

Not only am I addicted to books but any reading materials like magazines and even newspapers. When I have time, I like to read them from the beginning to end. I also like grabbing magazines in that store. I particularly like InStyle, Lucky, Budget Travel and Conde Nast Travel. Super deal on international books and magazines. I am looking forward to my next visit to Booksale.

The straight library knocks the analogue.

BIG SAVINGS THROUGH STRAIGHT TALK

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I recently talked with a friend and he is complaining about his cell phone bill. He is always paying for his cell phone bill but he says it doesn’t deliver the quality of calls he expects when he calls overseas. I shared with him the good news about Straight Talk and the idea that I feel richer with Straight Talk because I cut my cell phone bill in half. He doesn’t have to be crazy on the contract because he can get everything he needs with Straight Talk. I get to go to buy other stuff with the savings I get from my cell phone bill. He was shocked to learn that there are no contracts, no surprise bills and even credit checks. I can finally saw in his eyes that he is excited with the new discovery.

In order to convince make him more excited, I shared with him that Straight Talk also only uses trusted phone manufacturers like LG, Motorola, Kyocera, Nokia and Samsung. The “All You Need Plan” can meet even the heaviest phone user and for a fee of $45. My friend was ecstatic when he learned that with $45, he can have unlimited calls, text, picture messaging and web.

I am so happy to know that he is now switching to new cell phone service provider. I hope everyone who has complains like my friend should switch to Straight Talk because it has everything you need. He can call a friend overseas without him complaining about choppy lines. Now, I am excited to pay my cell phone bill and get big savings on my cell phone bill. I am eyeing a beautiful dress on the boutique downtown which my mom thinks suits me well but I guess; mom knows best.

UNLIMITED PHONE PLAN

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Net10 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have always been crazy about anything unlimited. Unlimited rice and drinks when dining out, unlimited texting to other networks, unlimited calls in my cell phone, unlimited time in surfing the internet and also unlimited fun on everything. I have always been searching for the best unlimited plan until I stumble on a Real NET10 customer video in YouTube. Sharon explained that NET10 unlimited is a great deal with the nation widest coverage. I was more excited when I learned that it offers unlimited talk, text and data for only $50 a month.

It’s the best offer I heard online. And there’s more- there are no contracts, no surprise bills, and no credit checks. I also like their phones that are only from trusted phone manufacturers like LG, Motorola, Kyocera, Nokia and Samsung. I visited their site and it made convinced me more that it would help me in my future business or everyday use. I can get big savings and can save me more time in taking care of other tasks.

 

The Cute NET10 commercial did really convinced me in many ways but if you aren’t convince yet with what I am saying and Sharon’s NET10 testimonial, you can also check out their Twitter account and Facebook account for more details on the plan. Well, I’d better check out some cell phones now to get the best plan with the best phone I need.