Dreamwalker

My friend Nikki had this on her Facebook status yesterday: "I just realized that I am a creature of habit."

That made me think...aren't we all? While some of us may yearn for adventure more than others, there is still a part of us that banks on the fact that there are things that we can count on, no matter what.

I know that when I wake up in the morning, I will have my cup of coffee. I know for a fact that when I get to work, I will have good friends surrounding me. I know that no matter what, my family will be there for me.

Then again, things happen without any warning. There are days when it seems that the floor just falls out from under me. During these times, I feel so uncertain about tomorrow. These times make me scramble to get a firm hold on my life, just to make sure that I won't be staring down the edge of a cliff. These are the times when I find myself looking at options like life insurance quotes and other potential income sources.

I am not much of a planner. I may not be that organized. But I do realize that there is room for these things in my life. Now more than ever.

I should have posted this way earlier but I got caught up in other stuff. Anyhow, we had a great time on June 27 when we went to UP to watch Jerry's (first official) football game at the Sunken Garden. Silas had so much fun that he suddenly wanted to become a football player. Can't see much of the players as we were quite far.

After the game, we decided to go to Tong Yang for eat all you can shabu-shabu and grill. You really should try it - 500++ including drinks. It is so worth it!
Next game is on Saturday. Maybe I'll get better pics this time around.

We've been planning to go jogging in UP for a couple of weeks now. I guess seeing the guys play football has made us girls want to work on being fit again. It's just hard to find the time (for me, at least). That's why I am also looking at alternatives wherein I can just stay at home and get some exercise. We have a gym on the ground floor but can you believe I am too lazy to even go there. I found this program called Kettlebell, and it looks promising. I am also thinking about the Wii Fit (although I don't know if it really works). Any other ideas?

My MSI Wind U100 (otherwise known as Koryu) is my lifeline. When I got her almost a year ago (a week short of a year, to be exact), I was beside myself with excitement. Since then, she has never really given me problems. That is, until last month.

I am pretty sure that I posted something about Koryu's screen going gaga on me. Jerry immediately brought her to the MSI service center in Cubao and they sent her back 4 days later. The weird thing was that the technician said that NOTHING was wrong with her. They didn't see this:
Or this:

Or even this:

I was perplexed because I KNOW I saw this:
and this:

I couldn't use Koryu!!! But when I got her back, there was no problem so I contented myself with using her again.

Then it happened again. The very same thing, in fact. Those pictures above were actually taken the second time it happened. I decided to take pictures just in case the technicians don't see anything again.

True enough, when Jerry got to the service center, Koryu was working just fine. Good thing I took those pictures! So Jerry showed the camera to them and they said okay, we'll check her again, replace the LCD panel, and pick her up on Saturday.

So there I was early this morning, dreading the day for several reasons.

One, I hate going out.

Two, I don't even know where I was going! Jerry has been there twice but he couldn't go with me because of football practice.

Three, my tummy has been acting up because of one of those pills I am taking.

Four, what if they couldn't fix Koryu?

I had no choice, though. So off I went to Cubao to pick my baby up. Everything went perfectly! I found the place with no problems at all (I followed Jerry's directions to a T), was told that they replaced the LCD panel AND the motherboard, tested her, and went home.

Now my baby's pretty much like brand new. I can see the difference in the screen very clearly.

Anyhow, my main reason for writing this post is to figure out what happened to my Wind. I have been searching the Net for people with similar problems but I haven't found any info. The girl at the service center just told me it was the board and LCD, but wouldn't expound. So has anyone had this kind of problem? Any info will satisfy my curiousity.

As for those who need to get in touch with the MSI Service Center here in Manila, they are located at

11 8th Avenue Cubao, Quezon City

You can call them at 421-3795 or 721-1981.

Last month, I found myself looking at eBay a LOT. I ended up buying stuff that I didn't really need, so this month, I am on a self-imposed eBay hiatus. I don't know how long it will last as I find myself just wanting to look. Worse, I discovered another auction site, free online auctions. I know the Internet is a great thing - I can't imagine being without it; BUT does it have to be so tempting???

***WARNING: Post may be disgusting for some...it's a woman thing ;)***

I have known that I have this condition for many years now, but I have never really paid much attention to it. After of over a year of not getting my monthly visitor, I started worrying a little bit. I knew I had to see the doctor but I just hate going to the clinic or hospital. When I struggled with a bout of asthma about three weeks ago though, I had to go to the clinic and while I was there, I went to see the OB as well.

Finally, I got started on doing something about PCOS. What is this PCOS anyway? I am no doctor so I got some info from Women's Health, which should explain the condition in a better manner:

Polycystic (pah-lee-SIS-tik) ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that can affect a woman's menstrual cycle, ability to have children, hormones, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. With PCOS, women typically have:

* high levels of androgens (AN-druh-junz). These are sometimes called male hormones, although females also make them (Yup, I got facial hair! :p)
* missed or irregular periods (Told you, over a year without it)
* many small cysts (sists) in their ovaries. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs.

What does this mean for me? Well, aside from the not getting my period thing, I gain weight more than normal (and yeah, no exercise and lots of food does not help either), and it will be hard to get pregnant (yay!).

Well anyway, I have been on medication for three weeks now and today, I took the last of those pills that are supposed to induce menstruation. It is called Provera and it's supposed to jump start the cycle.

Now why am I stressed? Because I haven't gotten it yet. Because I am so afraid that it will not work. I am stressed because of the possibility that the treatment might not work. Not that I want to get pregnant but knowing that something's not right just irks the heck out of me. And here's the clincher - I have to go see the doc again today!

My friends and hubby call me a pill head. I will not hesitate to take pills if I need them, but these past few weeks of taking 3 pills a day (and I am due to start another pill this week on top of what I am already taking) is getting to me. So much effort and I am not seeing any results!

Now tell me why I have the right to be stressed!