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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
ON IGNORANCE, INCOMPETENCE, AND INJUSTICE: THERE WAS HOPE FOR MENDOZA AND HIS CAPTIVES

ON IGNORANCE, INCOMPETENCE, AND INJUSTICE: THERE WAS HOPE FOR MENDOZA AND HIS CAPTIVES

Thursday, March 25, 2010
YOU GOTTA HATE SALE EVENTS SOMETIMES
I arrived there at around 1:30 P.M.. And to my surprise, the 23rd fl. is jam- packed with people! From men to women, all are awaiting in the 23rd fl. for the formal opening of the venue to the public, when in fact the venue should be opened at exactly 1 PM!
I've been to different Grand Sales: Lux Asia, MAC exclusive Sale, Shu Uemura exclusive sale; but so far, this has got to be the worst sale I've been to. EVER.
Okay let me present my points.
Number 1- It is freakishly hot in the 23rd fl. It was so congested and if you have asthma, you will definitely die in there 'cos of the heat. And if you have pneumonia, then congratulations, you have started an epidemic. There aren't any electric fans just to at least appease the customers from all the heat! I was already wearing a tank top, a pair of couture shorts, and flip flops. But I can still feel my sweat trickling down from my forehead. What more for those women in office wear and heels!
Number 2- The first come first- served system: Oh you gotta hate this. For Christ's sake. It's an open sale! It's not invitational even! So why won't they let people in??? The receptionist told me that they can only accommodate 50 people inside the venue. I came in as Visitor #124. So if you're #51, sorry, but you gotta come back the next day. It is so irritating, disappointing, and frustrating. I set my day up for this sale (I'm sure Visitor #51 until #123 did too) and this is what I'm (we're) gonna get? I've always expected these sales to open in the "Filipino Time" standard (and I am right indeed) so I came in at 1:30 PM. Is this a Wowowee kind of thing? They'd expect me to be there at 4 AM to fall in line? HECK NO. I've seen girls who came out of the building with droopy faces and talking in high- pitched voices which is a sign of a major ranting. They probably came from far places or might have given up some plans for this sale.
Number 3- You know what's more worse than the first- come- first- served basis system? They only allow 3 people per batch inside the venue. I'm pretty sure they can't give them a time limit. I'm sure these people won't take that!
And if you're just out for a lunch break, good luck. While you're falling in line, think of alibis to tell your boss regarding why your lunch break was for 3 hours!
And here's the problem with this kind of system: if you're number 50, good luck on whatever left- overs that you can find worthy of your hard- earned cash. You just wasted a good 1- 2 hours of your time falling in line for second- best stuff!
And you know what's worse than shopping for left- over stuff? BUYER'S REMORSE! You'll probably realize that you didn't really need what you bought. You just had to buy something so your wasted time won't be too bad (I'm sorry to tell you this, but it's really wasted).
AND THE WORST PART OF IT ALL:
Okay, if you signed in as #51, it automatically means you'll be part of the priority the next day.
I asked the receptionist if ever I come today, I'll be part of the priority batch 'cos we were asked to sign the log book for our names and numbers and were informed to return the next day
"Ay sorry po, 'di po ganun ma'm".
SO WHAT'S THE POINT OF SIGNING IN THE FRIKKIN' LOG BOOK?!?!?!
L'oreal's sale events should improve. Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Great products, yet poor management.
HAVE A GREAT DAY AHEAD!
YOU GOTTA HATE SALE EVENTS SOMETIMES
I arrived there at around 1:30 P.M.. And to my surprise, the 23rd fl. is jam- packed with people! From men to women, all are awaiting in the 23rd fl. for the formal opening of the venue to the public, when in fact the venue should be opened at exactly 1 PM!
I've been to different Grand Sales: Lux Asia, MAC exclusive Sale, Shu Uemura exclusive sale; but so far, this has got to be the worst sale I've been to. EVER.
Okay let me present my points.
Number 1- It is freakishly hot in the 23rd fl. It was so congested and if you have asthma, you will definitely die in there 'cos of the heat. And if you have pneumonia, then congratulations, you have started an epidemic. There aren't any electric fans just to at least appease the customers from all the heat! I was already wearing a tank top, a pair of couture shorts, and flip flops. But I can still feel my sweat trickling down from my forehead. What more for those women in office wear and heels!
Number 2- The first come first- served system: Oh you gotta hate this. For Christ's sake. It's an open sale! It's not invitational even! So why won't they let people in??? The receptionist told me that they can only accommodate 50 people inside the venue. I came in as Visitor #124. So if you're #51, sorry, but you gotta come back the next day. It is so irritating, disappointing, and frustrating. I set my day up for this sale (I'm sure Visitor #51 until #123 did too) and this is what I'm (we're) gonna get? I've always expected these sales to open in the "Filipino Time" standard (and I am right indeed) so I came in at 1:30 PM. Is this a Wowowee kind of thing? They'd expect me to be there at 4 AM to fall in line? HECK NO. I've seen girls who came out of the building with droopy faces and talking in high- pitched voices which is a sign of a major ranting. They probably came from far places or might have given up some plans for this sale.
Number 3- You know what's more worse than the first- come- first- served basis system? They only allow 3 people per batch inside the venue. I'm pretty sure they can't give them a time limit. I'm sure these people won't take that!
And if you're just out for a lunch break, good luck. While you're falling in line, think of alibis to tell your boss regarding why your lunch break was for 3 hours!
And here's the problem with this kind of system: if you're number 50, good luck on whatever left- overs that you can find worthy of your hard- earned cash. You just wasted a good 1- 2 hours of your time falling in line for second- best stuff!
And you know what's worse than shopping for left- over stuff? BUYER'S REMORSE! You'll probably realize that you didn't really need what you bought. You just had to buy something so your wasted time won't be too bad (I'm sorry to tell you this, but it's really wasted).
AND THE WORST PART OF IT ALL:
Okay, if you signed in as #51, it automatically means you'll be part of the priority the next day.
I asked the receptionist if ever I come today, I'll be part of the priority batch 'cos we were asked to sign the log book for our names and numbers and were informed to return the next day
"Ay sorry po, 'di po ganun ma'm".
SO WHAT'S THE POINT OF SIGNING IN THE FRIKKIN' LOG BOOK?!?!?!
L'oreal's sale events should improve. Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Great products, yet poor management.
HAVE A GREAT DAY AHEAD!
Friday, March 19, 2010
ABSURD. PSYCHO. AUDACIOUS. CHEAP. FREAKY. AND ABOVE ALL, DESPERATE
The end is only just the beginning.
Well not for me, but for these HATERS. :)
Geez, they must be really angered by me. And I don't know why. I'm such a jolly and happy person. :)
Insecurity indeed is the absence of knowledge and wisdom.
Sooner or later, I know that these detractors will try to find a way to destroy me. And they will stop at nothing until they see me depressed and broken.
But STICKS AND STONES CAN BREAK MY BONES, BUT WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME. :)
So here's the story.
I've received messages from five different guys who claimed to have met me in an MIRC chat room:
SUNIL
djroy26
business_dad
William Quiochon
cooldude2679
So what do they have to do with me?
ACCORDING TO THEM, I SET THEM ALL TO A DATE WITH ME TONIGHT AND GET LAID AFTER THE DATE.
I was shocked. But after a few seconds, I was already amazed at this audacious happening.
I instantly thought of the whole issue in Girltalk and the bunch of haters in my blog.
It was actually unfair to assume that my detractor/s were behind this.
But lo and behold, I WAS RIGHT.
Buti na lang pinanganak akong matalino. :)
It took me a while to actually convince these guys that I wasn't the one who messaged them. But through my investigation, here are the clues that lead to my conclusion that indeed, this is the work of my detractor/s
1. THE GUYS TOLD ME THAT I CHATTED WITH THEM THROUGH MIRC
oopsie, I don't have an MIRC account, nor do I have an MIRC application in my laptop. SO, how could that be me? :)
2. THE GUYS TOLD ME THAT MY USERNAME IS RICH_CHICK
oopsie, I only have one account for chat through yahoo! messenger. And I would like to reiteratethat I DO NOT HAVE AN MIRC APPLICATION AND ACCOUNT. Jesus, CAN YOU BE MORE CREATIVE WITH USERNAMES??? But that's flattering, you called me rich, when I just consider myself part of the middle class strata. Thanks anyway. :)
3. THE GUYS TOLD ME THAT I'M REALLY KIKAY. HOW COME THEY SAID SO? BECAUSE THEY KNOW THAT I HAVE A BEAUTY BLOG
oopsie, So I conclude that my detractor/s were behind this. How would they know that I have a beauty blog? I'm pretty sure they wouldn't know. Unless someone from the inside spills the beans. Aww, but the sweet boys told me that I was beautiful. I thank the detractor/s anyway for making other people appreciate my beauty. :)
4. ONE OF THE GUYS TOLD ME THAT I WAS INTO THEATRE AND I'M 22 YEARS OLD, AND I LIVE IN MAKATI
Well, the psycho did a very good research. You know how vocal I am in my blog when it comes to what I do. And yes, location is correct. But I'm only 21, STUPID.
5. ONE OF THE GUYS TOLD ME THAT I MIGHT BE REALLY RICH BECAUSE I KEEP ON BRAGGING THROUGH CHAT THAT I HAVE LVS, PRADAS, GUCCIS, LONGCHAMPS, GOYARDS, BALENCIAGAS
oopsie, DID I EVER SAY THAT I HAVE A BALENCIAGA, GOYARD OR A GUCCI ITEM? Be my guest and browse through my 500+ posts and check if I have claimed such. :)
6. ONE OF THE GUYS TOLD ME THAT FOR HIM TO BE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE ME, I'LL BE WEARING A SKIMPY SKIRT, SPAGHETTI STRAPPED TOP, AND AN LV BAG. HE EVEN TOLD ME THAT I TOLD THEM TO BE QUIET BECAUSE ALL MY HANDBAGS ARE FAKE! :)
oopsie, I don't dress in this style. Maybe the detractor/s dresses in this type of combination, and the detractor/s HAS a fake designer bag. Geezz... can you be more, slutty? And you can check out all my handbags. If you can't prove them as knock- offs, I'll have you killed. :)
And you know how these detractor/s lambasted my name?
1. ONE OF THE GUYS TOLD ME": "YOU EVEN TOLD ME HOW YOU LOVE TO BE SPANKED USING A D***
2. ONE OF THE GUYS EVEN SAID THAT I SAID IN CHAT THAT I NEED TO A GOOD B*NG TONIGHT
3. ONE OF THE GUYS EVEN TOLD ME I'M A VERY NAUGHTY GIRL
Oh my God. T H E A U D A C I T Y! But- my detractor/s really know it well, Whore- style.
Now I pretty much have an idea of what the starter does, dresses, acts, or even look like!
Just in case you didn't know, WHAT YOU DID IS A TRUE REFLECTION OF YOUR CHARACTER. :)
Everything was settled before the night ended, I have explained to the boys that apparently, I have some haters online who spread my number because they think that they can shake me and bring me down.
GUESS WHAT?
I remain unmoved, I remain unshaken. :)
So I leave this issue for you guys to decide:
NOW WHO'S EVIL?
You guys be the judge
HERE'S WHAT I HAVE TO SAY:
ABSURD. PSYCHO. AUDACIOUS. CHEAP. FREAKY. AND ABOVE ALL, DESPERATE!
Have a great weekend girls. :)
ABSURD. PSYCHO. AUDACIOUS. CHEAP. FREAKY. AND ABOVE ALL, DESPERATE
The end is only just the beginning.
Well not for me, but for these HATERS. :)
Geez, they must be really angered by me. And I don't know why. I'm such a jolly and happy person. :)
Insecurity indeed is the absence of knowledge and wisdom.
Sooner or later, I know that these detractors will try to find a way to destroy me. And they will stop at nothing until they see me depressed and broken.
But STICKS AND STONES CAN BREAK MY BONES, BUT WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME. :)
So here's the story.
I've received messages from five different guys who claimed to have met me in an MIRC chat room:
SUNIL
djroy26
business_dad
William Quiochon
cooldude2679
So what do they have to do with me?
ACCORDING TO THEM, I SET THEM ALL TO A DATE WITH ME TONIGHT AND GET LAID AFTER THE DATE.
I was shocked. But after a few seconds, I was already amazed at this audacious happening.
I instantly thought of the whole issue in Girltalk and the bunch of haters in my blog.
It was actually unfair to assume that my detractor/s were behind this.
But lo and behold, I WAS RIGHT.
Buti na lang pinanganak akong matalino. :)
It took me a while to actually convince these guys that I wasn't the one who messaged them. But through my investigation, here are the clues that lead to my conclusion that indeed, this is the work of my detractor/s
1. THE GUYS TOLD ME THAT I CHATTED WITH THEM THROUGH MIRC
oopsie, I don't have an MIRC account, nor do I have an MIRC application in my laptop. SO, how could that be me? :)
2. THE GUYS TOLD ME THAT MY USERNAME IS RICH_CHICK
oopsie, I only have one account for chat through yahoo! messenger. And I would like to reiteratethat I DO NOT HAVE AN MIRC APPLICATION AND ACCOUNT. Jesus, CAN YOU BE MORE CREATIVE WITH USERNAMES??? But that's flattering, you called me rich, when I just consider myself part of the middle class strata. Thanks anyway. :)
3. THE GUYS TOLD ME THAT I'M REALLY KIKAY. HOW COME THEY SAID SO? BECAUSE THEY KNOW THAT I HAVE A BEAUTY BLOG
oopsie, So I conclude that my detractor/s were behind this. How would they know that I have a beauty blog? I'm pretty sure they wouldn't know. Unless someone from the inside spills the beans. Aww, but the sweet boys told me that I was beautiful. I thank the detractor/s anyway for making other people appreciate my beauty. :)
4. ONE OF THE GUYS TOLD ME THAT I WAS INTO THEATRE AND I'M 22 YEARS OLD, AND I LIVE IN MAKATI
Well, the psycho did a very good research. You know how vocal I am in my blog when it comes to what I do. And yes, location is correct. But I'm only 21, STUPID.
5. ONE OF THE GUYS TOLD ME THAT I MIGHT BE REALLY RICH BECAUSE I KEEP ON BRAGGING THROUGH CHAT THAT I HAVE LVS, PRADAS, GUCCIS, LONGCHAMPS, GOYARDS, BALENCIAGAS
oopsie, DID I EVER SAY THAT I HAVE A BALENCIAGA, GOYARD OR A GUCCI ITEM? Be my guest and browse through my 500+ posts and check if I have claimed such. :)
6. ONE OF THE GUYS TOLD ME THAT FOR HIM TO BE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE ME, I'LL BE WEARING A SKIMPY SKIRT, SPAGHETTI STRAPPED TOP, AND AN LV BAG. HE EVEN TOLD ME THAT I TOLD THEM TO BE QUIET BECAUSE ALL MY HANDBAGS ARE FAKE! :)
oopsie, I don't dress in this style. Maybe the detractor/s dresses in this type of combination, and the detractor/s HAS a fake designer bag. Geezz... can you be more, slutty? And you can check out all my handbags. If you can't prove them as knock- offs, I'll have you killed. :)
And you know how these detractor/s lambasted my name?
1. ONE OF THE GUYS TOLD ME": "YOU EVEN TOLD ME HOW YOU LOVE TO BE SPANKED USING A D***
2. ONE OF THE GUYS EVEN SAID THAT I SAID IN CHAT THAT I NEED TO A GOOD B*NG TONIGHT
3. ONE OF THE GUYS EVEN TOLD ME I'M A VERY NAUGHTY GIRL
Oh my God. T H E A U D A C I T Y! But- my detractor/s really know it well, Whore- style.
Now I pretty much have an idea of what the starter does, dresses, acts, or even look like!
Just in case you didn't know, WHAT YOU DID IS A TRUE REFLECTION OF YOUR CHARACTER. :)
Everything was settled before the night ended, I have explained to the boys that apparently, I have some haters online who spread my number because they think that they can shake me and bring me down.
GUESS WHAT?
I remain unmoved, I remain unshaken. :)
So I leave this issue for you guys to decide:
NOW WHO'S EVIL?
You guys be the judge
HERE'S WHAT I HAVE TO SAY:
ABSURD. PSYCHO. AUDACIOUS. CHEAP. FREAKY. AND ABOVE ALL, DESPERATE!
Have a great weekend girls. :)
LET US DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE ONCE AND FOR ALL. :)
Jasmine Guy
So here's a new entry for these people.
And my final take on their concerns once and for all.
I try my best to make every reader's presence known and acknowledged.
So this entry is specially for you guys.
BEFORE WE MOVE ON, PLEASE BE REMINDED: THIS IS DIFFERENT FROM MY FIRST ISSUE WITH THE DETRACTOR. SO FOR THE BASHERS, TRY HARD TO STICK TO THE TOPIC AND THE CONTEXT. IF YOU CAN'T, THEN TRY HARDER. :)
It is quite amusing that all of a sudden, negative and positive comments have poured like rain on my entry about these Girltalkers.
And what makes me wonder is, those who posted negative comments are all hiding behind the ANONYMOUS I.D.
I have can only think of three reasons why they would use the ID:
1. They're cowards
2. They're close to my detractor/s
3. They are full of insecurity
Let's start.
I did not filter the comments in my controversial entry.
But if there's one entry that made me laugh out loud the most, is the Anonymous ID who bashed me for my NARS POWDER BLUSH IN OUTLAW
PLEASE READ HER REPLY FIRST HERE
Okay, so Ms. Anonymous, here's what I have to say.
Where did you get the whole idea that I was selling expired make- up? I did admit that I was careless when I sent an expired freebie to the buyer because I didn't know, and I don't use freebies. I recycle them with other purchases. The buyer didn't follow up after I sent the package. So how would I resolve the problem? I did my other end, but I wasn't confronted. So what would you have me do? Pray tell me.
Secondly, Yes, I got the Nars Blush for 100 bucks. And I sold it for 400 bucks. Ive explained in my cbox that I was approximating the real value of the product, the time I spent to get it, the gas I've spent to meet the seller etc. But as far as I'm concerned, by far, I have sold it rightly for it's condition and for what it's worth. Because if I'm evil, just like what you're stating, then I would sell it at 800php, or even higher, right?
Okay so given the fact that selling expired make- up is wrong (which is what you're implying in your reply), then might as well blame the seller whom I got it from!
So why did people hoard her products even if the seller admitted that the make- ups have been with her for around 3 years already? It's because her items are dirt cheap. C'mon a 100-peso nars, shu, or cargo blush will not come your way everyday. :)
Let me ask you this: Given the condition of her products, what if she priced all her blushes from 400 and up? Would you react like this?
Of course you will! But if she didn't, you will not.
So judging your reply, it is merely a rant. Darling, I'm sorry if you can't afford the 400php. But I can't sell the item at a giveaway price either. I need money too.
So honey, what made you think that selling expired make- up is justifiable as long as the price is way cheap?
Oh please. Induce me.
AND REGARDING YOUR ISSUE WITH MY BOYFRIEND:
Honey, this is my blog, so if you are offended with every little thing that I'm going to say, then don't visit me. Delete me from your browser or your memory, I don't care. As long as it will serve you right. :)
I tried thinking of any reason but I really don't see the point why you would be offended when I claimed that my boyfriend's rich?
Is it wrong to acknowledge that someone's rich or beautiful, if they really are such?
Here's the difference between acknowledging and bragging:
You acknowledge something just because it is the truth. But bragging, is exaggerating and reiterating the truth.
I just said my boyfriend's rich. And that's the truth. But I didn't post it in the cboxes or blogs of my followers or whoever.
SO, WHAT' YOUR PROBLEM? :)
And to quote blogger Topaz Horizon's words (tweaked them a bit):
UGLY PEOPLE (WOMEN) PUT YOU DOWN, WHILE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE (WOMEN) LIFT YOU UP.
AND TO QUOTE FROM HER AGAIN (NOT IN VERBATIM):
IF YOU BASH MY STATEMENT, THEN I PROBABLY KNOW WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE.
I think what's more wrong is to claim that you are rich, when in fact you are not.
But if you were really offended, please let me know. :)
Anyway, just in case you're looking for the point of my reply, it's just simple: Your reply is lousy.
And before I leave you behind, here's some brain food for you:
Anger is a manifestation of a deeper issue... and that, for me, is based on insecurity, self-esteem and loneliness.
Naomi Campbell
And Katherine, as far as I'm concerned, you weren't involved in the issue. I appreciate an open mind, but please do not act as if you are one of my detractors.
And to someone who replied why I didn't admit that the detractor already apologized:
Please back read. I have mentioned that she did. For Christ's sake, read closely!
But what would you have me do? Create another entry for that? O c'mon. Please don't tell me what to do.
So what's your problem if I already see the person/s in a different light?
And ask the detractor. I already accepted her apology. But it doesn't mean that things should be back to the way it was. If it's my choice to not talk nor even be civil with this person anymore, then it shouldn't be your frikkin' issue because it is my decision. :)
I have a lot of friends. So losing them is not really a matter of life and death.
Psh. You say forgive and forget?
Just in case you didn't know, SOME THINGS ARE EASIER SAID THAN DONE.
Like you. You say that you are trying to be as professional as possible. But I can very much see whose side you're leaning on.
And before I leave you behind again, here's what I have to say to you:
PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH.
AND TO THE REST OF THE "ANONYMOUS" PEEPS
Dang. You see how hard it is if you don't provide your real name? I can't address you formally!
So I'll just call you "THE PACK" :)
Here's what I have to say, THE PACK.
I will not deal with you guys any longer. Because:
1. You guys are hiding behind the ANONYMOUS I.D. and are trying to revert the whole issue against me.
This is a sign of COWARDICE.
You can't even introduce who you guys are! I'm pretty sure some of you have blogs. Because with the way you guys write, I pretty have an idea of who you guys are. :)
So why not show me who you guys are and face me? :)
I do not deal with immaturity. You can't even stand by your arguments, hence the Anonymous IDs.
LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST:
As far as I'm concerned, here's the point of my issue:
THE PRIVATE MESSAGING INCIDENT IS BELOW THE BELT. IT IS UNJUSTIFIABLE TO ACCUSE SOMEONE AS A SHAM SELLER JUST BECAUSE THEIR INSTINCTS TELLS THEM SO. UNLESS THERE IS PROOF, ASSUMPTIONS WILL ONLY REMAIN ASSUMPTIONS.
Please do not go beyond and out of the context. This is my issue. Unless you prove my issue wrong, then that's the time I'll answer you guys back again.
Your counter arguments shouldn't concern the opening of the thread, explanations in the thread, my transactions, and most especially, my frikkin' life.
And please, think of another thing to attack apart from my professionalism. Gasgas na yan. :)
Because that totally leads to another topic, which is evident in your posts.
It should be in the context of my point in the issue.
And before I leave all of you, here's a quote to enlighten you all:
Some people live closely guarded lives, fearful of encountering someone or something that might shatter their insecure spiritual foundation. This attitude, however, is not the fault of religion but of their own limited understanding. True Dharma leads in exactly the opposite direction. It enables one to integrate all the many diverse experiences of life into a meaningful and coherent whole, thereby banishing fear and insecurity completely.
- Lama Yeshe
THANK YOU SO MUCH! AND TO MY BEAUTIFUL FOLLOWERS, KEEP ON READING! :)









