Im Blaming It On The Rain

Lately the weather was acting up really strange, we experienced all the 4 seasons in just a span of one week. There has been a drop in the temperature in the beginnng of the week, rainy in the middle and sunny sunshine today.

On Thursday, despite the bad weather, the baby had to go to her music class. The mom, just being wise as she was, so she'd not have to go out in the bad weather herself, asked me if I could take the baby. Eventhough I was less likely keen on setting off, I found myself pushing the pram in the drenched street. It was just a little drizzle on our way to the class but the complete opposite as we headed home.

The baby was well and dry since her pram has a good waterproof cover. I, on the other hand, was like a drenched chick. My feet were damp, my hands were shaking as I pushed the pram. My hood were not enough not to make my head got splattered with water because of the strong wind that came along with the rain.

Thus, going that rainy day getting wet is why I think why I have a runny nose now and I was sneezing all day long. I hate catching cold as it makes you really uncomfortable more so Im looking after a baby and don't want to bring it on to her. In short, I don't want to be the disease carrier in the house hehhehehe.

There were friends who asked me to go to Fanfare tonight by the port but I had to decline. I don't want to get worse on Monday when I go back to work. Sighhhhh!!! The bump-car would have been fun tsk, tsk, tsk, babaw hehehe!

Voix D'un Ange

I’m in to all music(except heavy metal music). But, I have got a special liking to old music from 50’s, 60’s and to some classical music, which others of my age would find weird. This video below features a song from Edith Piaf, L’Hymne A L’amour. I know the English version of the song but when I came to France I found out that it was originally an Edith Piaf’s.

The guy (Gregory Lemarchal) who sings in the video, unfortunately, passed away few months ago. He had a terminal illness. This video was one of his performances in a singing contest he joined in here in France where he was hailed as the grand winner. Back in Portugal, I used to watch a French MV Channel and his music videos would be played over and over again.

I have got so many versions of this song downloaded on my computer. However, it's this one I particularly like the most. I love this song before but I love it even more now after hearing this rendition. The girl is equally good. (Volume would usually be raised even more at 2min.02 sec part)



After hearing the song, don't you wish you understand French? - I do :D

PX Brands Coming

Finally, there will be a GAP outlet in Manila. It's opening on November. I will definitely visit it when I go to this December.

Article below from Manila Times:


Gap to open stores in RP

The US clothing firm Gap, Inc., will open stores in the Philippines through its partner, the Rustan Group of Companies.

In a statement, the company said it has signed a franchise agreement with Rustan’s to introduce the Gap and Banana Republic brands in the country.

“Over the next five years, Gap, Inc.’s franchise partner Rustan plans to open a combined total of approximately eight Gap stores and four Banana Republic stores,” it said.

The first Gap store in the Philippines is expected to open by the end of this year and the first Banana Republic store in (March) 2008, the company added.

All 12 stores are scheduled to be in place by 2012.

Ron Young, Gap’s senior vice-president for international strategic alliances, said the Philippines represents a natural market for the firm to expand its international presence.

“The country has a strong, steadily growing economy, and consumers in this market have a great interest in iconic apparel brands such as ours,” he added.

Under the agreement, Gap will use Rustan’s local operational expertise, and provide access to Gap and Banana Republic’s clothing and accessories.

Rustan’s, on the other hand, will hold exclusive rights to operate Gap and Banana Republic stores in the Philippines.

“[It] will purchase merchandise from Gap or suppliers designated by Gap, and must adhere to Gap’s quality standards to preserve the reputation of the Gap and Banana Republic brands,” the clothing retailer said.

A Spoof About Imelda

A Bit of Intro

I am writing again in blogspot after two years of neglecting it, that's why the title. Sometime in the gap though, I started writing blogs in MSN.

When I initially made this blog I was still in Lisbon and had been working as a nanny. On this previous job, I was with an Ukranian woman who was in charged of the house. She was my constant companion at breakfast and lunchtime for two years.

I used to share an apartment with couple of friends. My job was a bit far from where I work so for my travel time alone I spare like 3-4 hours to come and go to work. But when needed by the parents' baby, I had to stay over the nights to babysit something I liked since it would mean extra pay.

I'm on my 18 months sojourn here in Monaco, I still do the same nature of job. This time however, I have to do a little bit of household chores. There is someone who comes twice a week to do the house but the everyday tidying-up I have to do it myself.

I miss Lisbon a lot which is no surprise after having stayed there 6 years prior on coming here in Monaco but in terms of the salary rate I like where I am now. I miss my friends and I miss my routines at night after work. I'd let myself through the flat, directly to my room, dump my bag on the bed and straight to the computer table and won't be bothered until my tummy would demand for some attentions.

I do not have much leisure time everyday. So I really try to make most of my days-off by -moping about in front of the computer hheeehhe. SIGGHHH!!! (Well, in a littlle time everything is going to be alright, just have to hang on a bit more :D)