Plug it!

I just want to use this opportunity to plug myself in. :) I have been busy here and there writing stuff. I've written for several publications and I was hella busy.

I just started a food blog! I'm so happy about it. It's another thing that keeps me going especially since several things happened while I was busy pumping up my writing career and many other things.

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All about food and infinite goodness! :)

musique du jour: From The Start - Steve Cole

I'm just so stressed these past few months - couldn't sleep and all that. I've been listening to my old jazz CDs and once again, I'm addicted with the sound. Kindof relaxing and uplifting. My last favorite was Larry Carlton. Yeah yeah, he's old but he's awesome. My newest favorite is Steve Cole. Can't get enought sax. Here's one of his.

If you like this one, listen to "When I think of You." You'll wish you we're love - or getting laid, or whichever comes first. LOL

Paige is wet

I got wet. Literally. I can think of a few hundred ways to get wet. Regular ways, sexy ways, and all other kinds of ways but not this. Not almost swimming in dirty and stinky flood water. There was a typhoon in Manila and there was a creek near our village exit where water overflowed. Not a good sight. It stunk too. There were diapers, rotten food, and who knows what in that creek. People throw garbage in that creek. I will not swim in that. No F* way.

I was supposed to go to work this morning but well, getting wet totally changed my mind. Not to mention, I stunk worse than old cheese. No going to work for me. I'm staying home. Totally. I don't care that I'm not getting paid. I don't give a shi*. I'd rather stay home than go to work with a wet and stinky ass.

Mom: Oh, you're back.
Me: Surpise, surprise. (I was being sarcastic)
Mom: I knew you forgot something. Here. *Hands me my swimsuit and goggles*

My Ma looked as if she was serious. My Da totally laughed over the phone. Crazy folks.

Patience is a virtue

I do what I want. I don't really wait. Why wait? One of my faults - very impatient. If I could pray for patience now, believe me I would. But my prayer would go like:

Lord, please give me patience right now!

Beats the purpose of asking for some patience. A friend J has this book on Kokology - the study of self-discovery through some innocent situations.

She asked me something like: "If you were to wait for your turn to ride a roller coaster, how long are you willing to wait?" I replied, "I can wait up to 2 hours if the ride is worth it."

Turns out, the amount of time I was willing to wait in line was the time I would spend in foreplay. One of my officemates answered 10 minutes, the other said she wouldn't want to wait. I guess I do have some patience. I guess patience is virtue afterall. Two hours, hmmm.

He’s Just Not That Into You - If He’s Not Asking You Out

I just found an excerpt from the book "He's Just Not That Into You". Me and my friends discussed something like "How do you know if a guy likes you?". Well, I think we found an answer to that. Girls fear rejection too and well, if he doesn't ask you out, kill your hopes of ever being together with him 'cause he's not just that into you.

Here's the excerpt. Enjoy!

1. He’s Just Not That Into You - If He’s Not Asking You Out
Because If He Likes You, Trust Me, He Will Ask You Out

Many women have said to me, “Greg, men run the world.” Wow. That makes us sound pretty capable. So tell me, why would you think we could be incapable of something as simple as picking up the phone and asking you out? You seem to think at times that we’re “too shy” or we “just got out of something.” Let me remind you: Men find it very satisfying to get what they want. (Particularly after a difficult day of running the world.) If we want you, we will find you. If you don’t think you gave him enough time to notice you, take the time it took you to notice him and divide it by half.

The “Maybe He Doesn’t Want to Ruin the Friendship” Excuse

Dear Greg,

I’m so disappointed. I have this friend that I’ve known platonically for about ten years. He lives in a different city and recently he was in town for work, so we met for dinner. All of a sudden it felt like we were on a date. He was completely flirting with me. He even said to me, as he was checking me out, “So, what, you’re working the whole ‘model thing’ now?” (That’s flirting, right?) We both agreed that we should get together again soon. Well, Greg, I’m disappointed because it’s been two weeks and he hasn’t called me. Can I call him? He might be nervous about turning the friendship into romance. Can’t I give him a nudge now? Isn’t that what friends are for?

Jodi

FROM THE DESK OF GREG

Dear Friendly Girl,

Two weeks is two weeks, except when it’s ten years and two weeks. That’s how long ago he decided whether or not he could date a model or a girl who looks like one. Can you be a pal and give him a nudge? Nudge away, friendster—but watch how fast that nudge doesn’t get a return phone call. And if your dinner/date did feel different to him, it’s been two weeks and he’s had time to think about it and decide he’s just not that into you. Here’s the truth: Guys don’t mind messing up a friendship if it could lead to sex, whether it be a “fuck buddy” situation or a meaningful romance. Go find someone that lives in your zip code who will be rocked to the core by your deep conversation and model looks. 

I hate to tell you, but that whole “I don’t want to ruin the friendship” excuse is a racket. It works so well because it seems so wise. Sex could mess up a friendship. Unfortunately, in the entire history of mankind, that excuse has never ever been used by someone who actually means it. If we’re really excited about someone, we can’t stop ourselves—we want more. If we’re friends with someone and attracted to them, we’re going to want to take it further. And please, don’t tell me he’s just “scared.” The only thing he’s scared of—and I say this with a lot of love—is how not attracted to you he is.

*** Oh, Paige. What does this tell you?! You are so hopeless. He doesn't like you! Go to bed. (I'm talking to myself. LOL)

Romancing Paige: I like

I know this is so random but hey, it's a free world. This is just a random thought. Just a list of things of what I'd like to do and a couple of things that make me kilig. :)

• I like talking. There's no small talk with me. I like conversing, smiling, and laughing. 
• I like walking around too - not if I'm wearing uncomfy high heels though (haha). Nonetheless, I find walking around relaxing. And if I'm out with you and you like me, maybe you should hold my hand! If it's cold out, maybe you should put your arms around me. I'm so kilig now! LOL
• I like hugging and cuddling. I'm such a hugger. But hey, do you know if you're feeling down, a hug can make you feel better! Hugs have healing power! They lower your stress levels and the good thing about them is that they're free! HUGS!
• I like head scratching. I think they're very relaxing. Makes me real sleepy. 
• I like looking pretty. If you tell me I look nice, I would feel very flattered and kilig. LOL The heels and the nice clothes would be a waste if you wouldn't notice them, right?
• I like chocolates. My mom always comments what a chocoholic I am. But chocolates are antioxidants! They are also a good source of endorphins! If you're not getting laid, a totally good substitute. But if you're getting laid and having chocolates too, that's the better than awesome! That's epic. But that's just me.
• I like kissing and some other things. 'Nuff said.
• I like to cook. I have an excellent palette and I like cooking at home. I cook several dishes and I bake brownies, cookies, muffins, you name it.

Before the list gets too long, let me bid all of you nighty-night! I'm sleepy which is good 'cause I got to run tomorrow!

Loving your heels

Did I say I'm so excited about my Hong Kong-Macau trip next month? So so so excited! Party, sightseeing, and shopping! Heels! I love heels! I love wearing heels. Take it from me, there are indeed comfortable ones - even 3" to 4" ones. I love wearing them and walking in them. Maybe having sex with them on - which I haven't tried but totally open to (with the right person, hey). Isn't it exciting? I'm talking about Hong Kong now. LOL!