Pinoy Community v. 17

[baboysai]

are you packing up, MD?

maaaaan I shopped today and used my debit card- jeez I didn't notice I was REALLY SPENDING A WHOLE DAMN LOT!

I was shopping for the Qatar weather...

my first purchase was a 4,000 boots. With that, I was doomed, and I didn't even stop.

 

[Paper]

If you were a dude, you wouldn't have spent a lot...

 

[baboysai]

sometimes I struggle for the "quantity vs. quality" thing.

But I can say that I've matured a bit. I can say "no" to some shopping goods now!

 

[hunter71485]

If you were a dude, you wouldn't have spent a lot...

you'd be the exception to the dude rule if your name is Barney Stinson.

sometimes I struggle for the "quantity vs. quality" thing.

But I can say that I've matured a bit. I can say "no" to some shopping goods now!

"some"? or is it because "oh boo hoo i wouldn't have enough simoleon to purchase this and this if i purchase this"?

 

[Paper]

re:barney- A suit may be expensive, but it's an entire ensemble that can be pieced out, and used for different purposes. Girls going shopping does not fall under the same category, since they're not in the mall, with a target in mind; they're in the mall to buy till they no longer can/ till their conscience gets to them.

 

[baboysai]

not really. We go to the mall with a target in mind, but get easily distracted

 

[mangadictus]

are you packing up, MD?

i haven't yet. that's my old enemy. i hate it.

 

[hunter71485]

spoilers got held up in a traffic jam dammit

 

[kuroihikari]

To be fair, I have pieces of apparel that cost me 4k each (3 sets of Lee's cargo pants I bought back in the day). I bought them for functionality, though. (Pants that can be used as shorts, with an included belt. Way worth it).

 

[Paper]

re: packing- it's a love and hate relationship. You hate the idea of packing, and you hate the initial packing. but once you get into the flow, you start to love it. LOL!

re:clothes- 4k would be my limit as well. Had to get a suit, and the more fabric you use, the more expensive it gets...and I take up a LOT of fabric...

 

[baboysai]

oh my god I can't believe my life is being packed in 23 kg!!!!

We were supposed to just concentrate that 23 kg in clothes- but you don't know the living conditions there until you really are there huh? We were told by the employer to bring our clunky kitchen clogs and work trousers just to make sure we're comfortable (even if they said they'd provide the uniforms and shoes- which I believe).

I kind of half the mind to not bring them and just trust that the stuff they'll provide is enough. But really?

And I could not fish any more details like laundry service and what have you, even if I asked. My mother advised me to bring 2 months worth of toiletries (in the convenient little sachets) and detergent and etc. And it costs another three kilos!

What is left for me to bring???

And what about my laptop? I'm gonna die.

 

[Paper]

Why not spend on a 2k pair of Crocs (bistro) and leave your clogs? Both don't breathe well, but the former is lighter and comfier than the latter...since you're already spending anyway...

pack your laptop and other electronic necessities in your hand carry luggage.

 

[Imperium]

Dont bring 2 months worth. Only about 2-4 weeks worth, or enough to last you till your first major paycheck. You can buy simple things like toiletries easy there. O.o

 

[baboysai]

Well I know I won't be bringing two months worth. But I'm... I'm a girl!

And my "clogs" are birks, paperboy. They're pretty light (and much much better than crocs, IMO) but they're clunky baggage.


In other news... The Tux team is here in the Ayala Mall somewhere today. I'm gonna go see them laterz...

 

[Paper]

Though the soles of crocs tend to be less sturdy,you can put stuff on top of it, without worrying about ruining it's form.

 

[baboysai]

any shoes, for that matter, are clunky baggage.

oh imp, I heard people there don't like to walk? because of the arid weather? I decided to not bring my jogging shoes as well (figured I wouldn't be doing that, >.<, and they weigh a kilo, apparently.)

 

[Paper]

Babs, there really isn't any need for "work out gear"...you'll be getting enough in the kitchen anyway. LOL!

 

[baboysai]

I guess. :/

I'm just worried, really, because I gained two kilos in a month of bumming, and I promised... my boyfriend... I'd be hotter by the time I get back


you know what's missing in this thread that I just remembered we used to do? the weekend report! yes!

 

[Paper]

Make him a sandwich, he'll never be the wiser...

 

[baboysai]