Welcome home Vevi Nikon D3100!

I'm so happy to have finally bought my first ever, awesome DSLR - the Nikon D3100 (a.k.a. Vevi, I still haven't thought of a better name for it)!

 
Despite the tax and the "no log out" deductions from my salary, last Saturday, I still went to Hidalgo as planned. I was with the family. Mami was so happy for me now that I have my DSLR. Finally, she would be hearing less of my almost-quarter-life-crisis rants. Dadi was happy to lend me money (haha).

Ate was psyched about Savory

I allotted 31k for the DSLR because I've already called some of the shops in Hidalgo. But upon learning that the prices may vary from one shop to another, I checked out all of them before deciding to buy one. Henry's was the last shop I checked out, and that was not because it was at the corner of the road. The 1st shop (coming from Quiapo church, forgot the name) offered D3100 kit for 31k, with a free bag, 4g memory card, 1 year store warranty and a duster. Honestly, I wanted to buy that one already because the shop dude was really accommodating. Yes, I'm a big fan of sales talk.haha But I did not trust my instinct and went on to check out the other shops. Almost all of them offer the same price and freebies. 24k offered the cheapest price - 29k. but here's the catch -- it doesn't have a free bag and they offer 6 months store warranty only. Mami then went on with saying, "Di bale nang mahal basta mas matagal yung warranty, anong malay mo."


So finally we've reached Henry's. The shop lady had me at, "29,800 libre bag, 4g memory card, saka may 1 year store warranty." Yehei! Since nakamura ako nang malaki, I've decided to buy a lens filter. Saka na yung iba. I got my D3100 kit (body, 18-55 mm VR lens, bag, 4g memory card, and lens filter) for 30, 200.

Here's the 1st photo Vevi took of me:

  I'm happy that I was with my family who helped me buy Vevi that day.

Then off we went to Dadi's "sentimental journey." We passed by Dadi's favorite bakery, favorite carinderia, favorite movie house (now an abandoned lot), and of course, his favorite restaurant:

We spent 1,200 for a large serving of Pata Tim, Savory Chicken, and Pansit. It was really cheap considering the amount of serving they offer. We weren't able to finish them all and in fact, we ate the left overs until the night after that day.

Look at that Pata Tim plate and compare it with Ate's plate! Grabe, ang dami!

Dadi wasn't happy about the pansit though. He said David's had the authentic Chinese tasting pansit. Okay, winner na ang David's (true naman!).

Hay, so from now, expect that this blog will be filled with photos from me Vevi.

"Managing" as what by boss would say

It's been 2 months since I last posted here. They say you forget to post a blog entry when you are happy and content with what you have. I must say that's true for me, but not entirely.

As my boss would always say when I ask him how he's doing, "Managing." He's tired, but still he finds life and happiness outside work.

I'm tired, but still I've learned that there are good things that await you when you work hard.

So far, I've received 2 blessings from work:

1. Money to buy my first ever, awesome DSLR

Yes. This coming Saturday, I've got everything planned and I'm heading out to Hidalgo! :D Last December, I've decided that if I don't save up for my DSLR, I'd have to wait for another year. I initially planned on buying one on February. But I've realized that I needed this camera by the end of January since I'm joining the kids' camp at Laguna.

I begged Dadi to lend me 10k, just so I can buy the DSLR this coming 15th. I promised to pay him by the end of Feb. Mabait talaga si Dadi, kasi pumayag siya! :D (that's what you get when you're great at sucking up to your Dad.haha)

After much deliberations and phone calls, I've decided to buy Nikon D3100:

It's got 14.2 Megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor and HD movie recording.
BABY! See you in five days!


2. An 8.5 out of 10 rating in my December scorecard.

I'm not sure if 8.5 out of 10 can be considered high already, or laging late lang talaga ang team mates ko. I got a perfect 10 on attendance because I always come to work on time and even 30 minutes early sometimes. Eh malakas pala manghatak ang attendance, mataas kasi ang percentage niya sa scorecard. Anyway, I'm happy enough to reach 8. (syempre inspired! sa DSLR saka kay teenage crush!haha)

Ay, si Teenage Crush pala...he's not gay, OKAY?

Hay. I can't wait for Saturday to come. Sana bukas Saturday na! :D