Well, everybody enjoys a sale now and then. Who wouldnt? Imagine getting that coveted dress, shoe, dvd, book, or toy that you wanted at a discount, or better yet, at half price. Leaving you with some money left over for other things.

Well, my friends and i got to talking about our high school days. And one lesson in particular that stuck in our minds was how one of our teachers, a St. Paul sister, lectured us on relationship.

She put it in terms that a high school kid will understand. She cautioned us that getting into a relationship , and being intimate (well, back in the days, getting kissed is considered being intimate) with the other person (hmmm, we are talking of an all girls school here. So relationships doesnt necessarily mean between a boy and girl ) and breaking off with him/her down the road, our value as a girl will depreciate, in such a way that in the end, we are going to be like an item on sale at the bargain bin.

And for those who are not in a relationship, then their value will most likely remain the same (side note: victorian era, spinsters are often referred to as being on the shelf - kinda like an antique )

So, do you think that being in a relationship quite often puts the value of the person on the bargain bin? When we buy items on sale, we check the damage and everything if what we are going to pay for it, even at sale price, is worth it. When you go into a relationship, dont we also check the baggages (emotional, mental, spiritual, etc) that the other person might bring? But life isnt as simple as that, but it does help a susceptible teen to place a higher value on her person before he/she goes into a relationship.

For most us who took the lecture to heart, we learned to not go blindly into relationships just for the sake of saying i am part of a couple. We learned to love and complete ourselves first, and to not look for others to love and complete us. And in the end, most of us are now in an enduring relationship, thanks to the lesson taught to us by the Sister.

a lazy day, with nothing to do.....why not go out with friends, or invite your friends over or better yet, invite yourself to a friends house for some company, bit of conversation, karaoke and overflowing food and alcoholic drinks?

best way to spend a lazy weekend is among friends. you get to air out your feelings to those who understands you, have a good time and since you're among friends, you know you can just be you.

it was one of those weekends when my friends and i get together. this time, instead of pigging out , we decided to sing  our hearts out. hmmm....anybody noticed the rain last Saturday?

we had fun singing out songs from our youth (dont ask how many decades ago it was). scoring was fun since the base score was 80, so even if you are a really bad singer, you still get an 80.  i did realize one thing though - it's never a good idea to order a pitcher of anything alcoholic, specially if your among friends who arent that much of a drinker. i think i drank half of the zombie  we ordered, by the time the clock struck 12, i didnt turn into pumpkin, but i sort of turned red a time or two - a wee bit wasted  its a good thing i'm among female friends who arent gonna take advantage. we spent what remains of the early hours of the day at McDonald's, trying to sober up and not smell too much of alcohol when we get home.

all in all, it was another great weekend with friends. We wished though that was a 24hour moviehouse, so we can watch a movie afterwards

A couple of weeks ago, finally succumbed to the pressure (well....it is on sale after all :)) and bought for myself flip flops - Havaianas flip flops to be exact. Everyone's raving about it after all, how comfortable it is and all that.

Well, i tried it. My verdict? Am not going to be using it much. Why? It seems my feet aren't used  to expensive footware. Since it is made of rubber, and you know how hot our country is, after just a couple of hours of walking, my feet are developing blisters - particularly between the big toe and the, hmmm....the finger next to it :)

From now on, I'll just stick with my trusty Islander sandals - where the straps are made of nylon and not rubber so that my feet doesnt blister.

It's always fun touching base with girlfriends. Especially those with whom you had shared a lifetime of laughter and tears. Inevitably, the topic will veer towards the most asked question.....how's your lovelife?

In our highschool gang, only a handful are married, some are in a relationship, while others, like me, are still enjoying the life of single-blessedness (right!). And of couse, being single that we are, we learn what to look for if ever we get to find that special someone, and here's the rundown:

a. Has to have his own vehicle (doesnt matter what model, as long as it runs), knows how to drive, and wouldnt mind playing the role of chauffeur should the need arise (interpretation: wouldnt mind being the driver when me and my friends meet up to watch a movie or just hang out)

b. Knows how to do some minor repairwork at home (interpretation: wouldnt mind doing some chores or fix some things at home. This is where the "boy" in boyfriend comes in)

c. Be understanding (interpretation: if i want to do a sleepover at a friends house with my friends, dont stand in my way. As one of my friend's bf puts it: You've known your friends almost your entire life, and you only know your bf for a couple of years)

d. And of course, the most important of all: Has to love me for what i am (interpretation: who'll love me in all my moodiness and to always remember: That I am Right, even if I am Wrong)

Hmmm, now, where do you suppose i can find this paragon of a guy?  

And oh yeah, one other thing, should the guy you're interested in cant seem to put into words how he feels about you, it wouldnt look amiss if you start the ball rolling and ask him pointblank where the relationship is heading. You're not getting any younger after all, girlfriend!