Promise to Myself
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On August 8, 2009
I realized that I’m living my life one day at a time and not setting on any goals.
It’s like whatever comes, comes. I don’t even think about it and just jump right through whatever opportunities that come my way.
I’ve been reflecting a lot the past few days.. Realized that I really don’t have any direction in my life now and I have to do something about it so I can be happier & contented.
Here is a list of things that I promise myself I will do:
- Start Exercising – I tried jogging before but stopped after 1 month, I just cannot sustain it. This time I promise myself that even if I’m really getting so lazy to get up and drive to UP for a jog, I’ll punish myself (like no comfort food for a week or something!) 😛
- Be Conscious on what I Eat – I gained 10 pounds since last month. Before I damage my figure, I better take charge and do something about it. I promise to eat just a considerable amount of rice 😛 stop eating too much (I tend to overeat). And when at home, try to skip dinner (when I’m out, I’m still going to eat hehehe).
- Better Time Management – This is most applicable to how I manage time at work. A perfect example is now, it is a saturday and I’m at the office trying to catch up work. Here is my promise, I’ll work strictly 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm & when i have night calls only. I will have a schedule for emails, meetings, break, lunch, etc. On a personal note, I will also have a schedule for blog, sleep, jog, etc.
- Keep Track of Expenses – I don’t know what happened but I haven’t been spending much for the past few months but it seems my money is diminishing fast. It’s weird. And I don’t know why. So my promise is to keep track of every centavo that I spend, organize via categories (food, bills, car expenses, etc) and enter those in an excel file. I’ll start tomorrow.
There are a lot more things that I need to work on but the most important thing that I know will need most work is this…
- Be Happy Inside & Out – One thing I realized is that I’m drowning myself in loneliness & sorrow, though I look like a cheerful person outside, deep inside I’m never happy. And because of this, I became so vulnerable and people can take advantage of that and play with my emotions. I know that my life isn’t as wonderful as most people are but what is important is how we react to whatever we have. I promise to start thinking positively, I know this is going to be real hard especially since I’ve been thinking negatively ever since I was a child. I will look at things positively and I will control whatever emotions I have (especially when angry). If people disappoint or hurt me, I’ll just take it as it is and move on as quick as possible. I will smile a lot, not just on the outside but also on the inside. I’ll see life in a different way even if I’m alone. I’ll do my best to always think of happy thoughts and learn to love being alive in this world. I know this is going to be a difficult thing to do but I’ll do my best 🙂
I will just update this list as soon as I think of something. I would like to broadcast this to everyone so I don’t have any choice but to follow them hahahaha 😛
Roch’s Gadgets Wishlist
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On August 5, 2009
One thing that I am is that I’m a gadget freak.
Maybe I can really live in this world being single, coz gadgets alone can really make me happy and satisfied haahahaha! Weird but I think it’s kinda true considering that being single for more than 6 years is okay for me. I just need to buy gadgets that I want and it can make me smile for months! It’s a non-stop craving though 🙂
I’m on a tight budget, the list below are just wishes… wishes that I hope can come true… 😛
Here is my current gadgets wishlist:
- Apple Time Capsule 2TB

Aside from being a wireless router, this beautiful but expensive gadget can also serve as a wireless backup machine. I’ve been wishing for this since it was first launched a year or two years ago. Made by my favorite manufacturer, Apple.
- Black iPhone 3GS (32 GB)
Yes, I already have the iPhone 1st generation. But I think it is time to upgrade 🙂 Here are some things that 3GS has that 1st gen hasn’t: 3MP camera, compass, video, 2-3 times faster, voice control, Nike+iPod support. Still from Apple 😉
- JBL Ref 610 Over the Ear Wireless Headphone
My ipods (nano, video, iphone) are such a waste right now coz I don’t even have decent earphones. My v-mode vibe failed on me. That’s why I realized that wired-earphones doesn’t work. This particular headphone looks promising, I would want to own one mainly because of the ff.: comes with bluetooth adaptor, good sound quality (accdg. to reviews), comes with 3.5mm jack (if you want to use them without bluetooth), 16 hours battery life. Made by JBL.
- JayBird JB-200i Bluetooth Stereo Headset for iPod
Headphones are only good for indoors, I would need one to use outside especially when I’m jogging. This one caught my eye because it has the ff. features: sweat & water proof, wireless, bluetooth adaptor, switch from music to calls (best for my iPhone). Made by JayBird.
- 24″ Apple iMac
I do have a macbook pro but I also need a desktop and the only desktop that I would want to have is an iMac. Obviously because I adore Apple products and also for the sake of convenience. And having an iMac does have its WOW factor. 😛

Better than Buffet at Red Kimono
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On August 2, 2009


- No leftover, No leftover take-out
- Consume a minimum of one rice per person or kamameshi rice for every one or two person
- other discounts & promos are not valid with the buffet
- Crabstick Rolls

- Layered Spinach & Tofu

- Futo Maki (prawn, egg, veggies)

- California Maki (crab stick, mango, cucumber & japanese mayo)

- Miso Soup

- Chicken Kamameshi

- Beef Kamameshi

- Tofu Steak – this is a MUST try! Soooooooooo delicious!

- Crunchy Ebi (prawn) – another favorite, unique and super yummy!

- Chicken Teriyaki

- Yakitori (skewers of bbq chicken with yakitori sauce)

- Prawn Tempura

- Chocolate Balls – another must-try! small coconut balls with strawberry syrup.

- Buko Pandan Special

- Ice Cream (Vanilla or Green-Tea flavors)

Pillows at Me & U
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On August 2, 2009

While walking around the new Eastwood mall, saw this super cool shop called Me&U – Stuff for togetherness.
Located at the 3rd floor, it showcases things for couples. Every material has its partner. Things like mugs, pillows, lamps, shirts, etc.
I think it is the 1st in the Philippines. I haven’t seen a shop that specializes in couples stuff. Really cool, I was just browsing through their products for 30 minutes! hahaha
Anyway, can’t help it… I really like the pillows! So eventually bought them 😛
So here they are:

- Couple Pillow (Case only – Php 880)
- matching Body Pillow (Php 1,480)
Using them now and I love it! hahahaha Especially the body pillow! I’ll surely have a smile on my face every time I sleep 😛

Skechers on Sale this August
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On August 2, 2009

Skechers is having a big sale on August!






