lessons from Calvin and Hobbes

I want to buy that book: Complete Calvin and Hobbes! D: Or any other compilation books! Or better yet, ALL books! lol These two characters entertained me a lot when I was a kid. I have learned a lot of about life from them. They also make me realize things that I have never thought of. Some strips I found in the internet and pinterest.

This so true ↑. XD I always try to refrain from doing that, though. Haha.

I do this whenever I don’t like to answer awkward questions or refrain from discussing more about a subject. But, sometimes, I don’t mean to change the topic. ^^; I do have semi-short attention span.

(p_q)

South Korea Sneak Peek 1: Shopped

My drive for writing or sharing has been blocked lately. I blame all the cute doable artsy-craftsy-fartsy stuffs I see in the internet. I want to make a terrarium, design invitations, create giveaways, buy ribbons, craft wired structures (I had planned on doing this since late last year), etc. Sadly, I don’t know where to buy all the materials. =\ Oh frustrations… And that I had to brainstorm of how to execute J’s gift. It’s due on Saturday. But, I already have the macro image in my head. =)

 
South Korea: known for their cosmetics, fashion, dramas, and other hallyu stars. My first intention of why I want to go to S. Korea was to explore its architecture, culture, and other boring stuffs. The second was the food, third was buying a pair of boots and some BB creams. Lol Shobe’s was CD’s and cosmetics, and maybe some shoes.

Myeongdong

other part of Myeongdong

Bored Meeting

 
Get it? Bored meeting – board meeting? Hahaha! … … … *cough. Okay…
This was not really a board meeting… it was a bid meeting, as stated lol. ^^; My current firm was one of design consultants in the meeting. My boss tagged me along because we were also going to discuss something to the person also in the meeting. I drafted the plans, so in case my boss needed assistance, I was there to aid him. Like the dimensions. (._.);

 
So while they were discussing about the SOP of bidding, I was half listening and doodling. I have always thought the people we meet in those meetings were amusing and easy to draw. But that day, I met a few more people who reminded me of local comic characters. =)) I just have to draw them! My presence was not needed during that time yet. From their point of view, it was as if I was just writing down details that were being discussed. …Not like I needed to… o_o

 
I was not able to draw all of them. =\

Architecture and Civil Engineering

Who can sign architectural plans? Who can sign structural, plumbing, etc plans? If civil engineers are knowledgeable of construction, why can’t they be granted to sign architectural plans? If architects are knowledgeable of building technologies, materials, structural details, utilities; why can’t they sign those plans? Or better yet, why can’t the 2 professions just respect each other and work harmoniously? I’m asking too much, huh.

 
The Court of Appeals has granted the appeal of PICE (Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers) to reverse the previous decisions of the Regional Trial Court. This was about the “preparing, signing, and affixing the seals on plans for submission to Building officials as a requirement for a building permit.” The said plans include the vicinity map/location plan, site development plan, perspective, floor plans, elevations, sections, etc. – in short, architectural plans.

bits of info

Okay… I have a few things I planned on blogging about, but I just didn’t have the time to sit down and type away. It is impossible to do it at home recently. I’m once again hooked at this MMORPG— Shobe’s fault. I’m also doing some house chores once I get home after work because our maid is still on her leave. I just have a few hours left for playing! I can’t play here in the office for obvious reasons. So, yeah, here I am updating while the boss is away. Shame on me… But! I have no deadlines to meet yet~~

 
I will mainly be posting our/my sightseeing trips in Foodietraveller. It’s my older sister’s food tripping and semi travel blog. I have thought of making another blog solely for travelling, but decided against it. Foodietraveller will be a food tripping AND travel blog. =) I will still be posting summaries here in miloe anyway just for my gushing of architecture, and other misc. things like street signs. Yes, you read right, street signs.

 
Second: I have started doing a 30 day photo challenge over at Through the Lenses~~! I didn’t make the list. lol. The link is at the bottom of the post. Apparently, I have stopped after day 1. Haha For some may now, we only have one (family) camera (has plans for the second one) and that my current cam phone sucks (I’m too poor to buy a new one). Achi took it with her to Bacolod late last week for our relative’s wedding. She should be home tonight. <_< so…yeah. Shall be updating that soon.

 
AND! Achi wrote in her facebook that Kuppa will be opening here in Metro Manila!!! Yey!!! Kuppa Coffee and Tea is a well-known café in Bacolod. It is like Coffee Bean and Tea Leaves, but with more choices. They also serve pastas, sandwiches, desserts and gelato ice cream. Our favorite of Kuppa is Matt’s Chocolate Cake (choco lava cake). A friend of mine from high school also loved it. He said it was the best lava cake he had ever tasted. There! The down side of this fact for me is that they will be opening at Fort Bonifacio. So far from home. ohwell. A bit closer to tasting another Choco Lava cake!

 
 
Cheers!

PS.A bit of RL news: I have officially resigned from my current job~~! I have until the end of the month here, then start working in another firm on the Feb 1! Rest? What rest? O_o. I have not heard of this word rest. (jk) But seriously, I can’t wait to start there.

PPS. Kuppa is already in business! =^^= should really drop by one of these days! Dad wanted to drop by this Friday. lol =)) not sure if it will happen. haha.
(edited Jan 17)