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That’s what my nephew tells everyone when you try to scold him. Haha! When he tells me that I tell him I’m the one who’s going to open the box, referring to the shipping boxes that my mom sent from the US. Then he would forget about what he said and asks me questions about the box. He’s really excited about those because he knows that there are toys in there. Cute isn’t it?

I’ve been browsing Etsy a lot these days, hunting for some great stuff and it has inspired me a lot to create my own accessories. I went to Quiapo last week to see what my options are and I’m planning to go back soon to buys some stuff, I just need to plan it first and list the basics that I’ll be needing. Anyway, as I was surfing Etsy, I found this bracelet which is very unique and I find it funny but I find it amazing too. Take a look at this:

It’s an antique fork made into a silver plated bracelet. It’s an actual antique silver plated fork by Mary Andrews. Original marked 1847 Rogers Bros XII silver plate with ornate “Siren” mermaid design at base of handle. Don’t you just love those swirls?

If you want to check it out, Here’s the link to the Etsy seller named contrary.

My sleeping pattern changed again. Usually I would sleep around 3 or 4 am then wake up around 12 nn or 1 pm. Now, I sleep around 2 or 3 am and wake up around 9 or 10 am. And I automatically wake up, I don’t need talking watches anymore because my body clock is so precise. I’m not liking it because I need at least 10 hours of sleep so that my brain could function normally. But it’s okay… I think I’m getting used to it already and I’m getting more things done this way. If only I could sleep 12 hours a day and still have enough time to do all the things I want to do… Haha!

I just finished watching Elizabethtown and Orlando Bloom is so gorgeous!!! It doesn’t matter what he is doing or what he is wearing, whether he’s an elf or a pirate, whether he’s wearing tuxedo or plain white shirt and jeans, whether his hair is long or short, whether he’s cleanly shaven or not, he is so cute!!! And I’m pretty sure all you girls would agree with me! I especially like him with unruly curly hair that’s a little long and unshaven face like the one on this picture.

I had a pair of black Esprit boots that’s almost like the classic Dr. Marten’s and it’s gone now. I had to get rid of it already because the leather was starting to stink and the lining was peeling off already, staining my socks. And I miss it terribly. I have another pair but it’s a bit more smart casual than for adventure stuff like climbing steel buildings or something like that, which reminds me I’m going to post about the dream I had last night on my other blog. Anyway, I’ve always wanted to buy a pair of boots and so I surfed the net and here’s what I found:

So pretty!!! And here’s how my other pair looks like, although it’s not from Nine West but a local brand and with shorter heels that’s almost flat…

I took this test and here’s the result

What This Outfit Says About You

You are a confident person. You don’t need a certain outfit to feel good about yourself. You prefer to stay casual. You rather speak for yourself than have your clothes speak for you.

 You are energetic and adventurous. You are up for anything, and you love being surprised.You are often cheerful and optimistic. You approach life with curiosity and an open heart.

 Your high end fashion designer match: Chloe

 Your must have accessory: A funky red bag

The Outfit Test

So true! At least from my point of view. Haha!

I read this article about Francis M and his having leukemia and it made me think about myself, not that I’m paranoid or anything. The article mentioned that some of the symptoms of having leukemia are shortness of breath, paleness and fatigue. And here are the general symptoms that I found on the net:

* Anemia — Children with leukemia often have fewer than normal healthy red blood cells and platelets. They lack enough red blood cells to carry oxygen through the body, which causes a condition called anemia. Children with anemia may look pale, feel weak and tired and bleed and bruise easily.
* Recurrent Infections — Although children with leukemia may have a high number of white blood cells, these white blood cells are immature and don’t fight infection. Children may experience repetitive viral or bacterial infections. They often have symptoms of infection such as fever, runny nose and cough.
* Bone and Joint Pain — Pain in bones and joints is another common symptom of leukemia. This pain is usually a result of the bone marrow being overcrowded and “full.”
* Abdominal Distress — Abdominal pain also may be a symptom. Leukemia cells can collect in the kidney, liver and spleen, causing enlargement of these organs. Pain in the abdomen may cause a loss of appetite and weight.
* Swollen Lymph Nodes — Lymph nodes under the arms, in the groin, chest and neck may become swollen when leukemia cells collect in the nodes. Lymph nodes filter the blood.
* Difficulty Breathing or Dyspnea — With T-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia, leukemia cells tend to clump together around the thymus gland. This mass of cells present in the middle of the chest can cause pain and difficulty breathing. Wheezing, coughing or painful breathing requires immediate medical attention.

And here’s what I’ve been experiencing or had experienced in the past: shortness of breath, paleness, fatigue, and lately, bone and joint pain, which I think may be the cause of the cold weather and lack of exercise. I think I had anemia but because I was really pale before and since the red blood cells are the ones carrying oxygen in our body, this resulted to my shortness of breath and palpitations. And my monthly periods were really heavy which may have caused this but it regulated and the other symptoms stopped when I took ferrous sulfate supplement for about a month. But now the palpitations are back but just a little. The fatigue, there came a time when I got tired very easily without really doing heavy activities. So, what do you think? Am I just being paranoid? And I definitely don’t want to go to a doctor but I’m predicting I’m going to sometime soon. I guess it’s time for me to look for term life insurance rates now huh? Haha!

I want!!!

Moleskine is the heir of the legendary notebook, used by European artists and thinkers for the past two centuries.

This silent and discreet keeper of an extraordinary tradition, which has been missing for years, has been reproduced by the Italian company Modo & Modo since 1998. With its various different page styles it accompanies the creative professions and has become a symbol of contemporary nomadism.

Moleskine is a family of notebooks for different functions, according with a free mindstyle, both basic and emotional.

I want a Sketchbook and a Cahier and I’m getting mine from Avalon.ph, it’s cheaper there than in the official Moleskine PH site.

I’m off to the mall now to look for a TV stand for our TV in the living room. TTYL!