Little Sister’s Stressed

My mom went to visit Philippines last March 15 with my eldest sister, Jehann (aka Ate Jeng) for my mom’s annual break (from us, she said). With my mom being not around (and the 2nd oldest), I decided to check up on my other siblings (meaning my brothers and my youngest sister) from time to time. So I rang up my little sis, Jenika (aka Jek), to find out how they are doing.

As usual, Jek was her usual bubbly and talkative self. She was telling me that Supre has a sale and also what my mom bought her in the Philippines. She told me that she’ll be getting 4 shoes and a jacket (but she’s not sure whether she’ll like it since Ate Jeng was the one that chose the style).

After all the chatter, she told me that she can’t sleep at night. Concerned, I asked why. She replied that she usually lay in bed thinking what she’s gonna cook tomorrow and whether it will rain or not and whether she should hang the laundry outside or inside etc etc. Mind you, she’s only 13.

I was laughing. I just find it so funny that a 13 year old will worry about things like that. And then she told me that she won’t be a good mom since she couldn’t plan properly. At that point, I completely lost it.

Anyway, just to make her feel ok, I told her that she doesn’t have to think and lose sleep because of these things. And she replied saying that it’s my mom’s fault for leaving her with 3 hopeless males who do not even know how to feed themselves (2 brothers aged 19 and 22 and my dad who’s 55).

I think my sister is learning, at a very young age, how hopeless men usually are

World’s Greatest Shave

I had the opportunity to participate in the World’s Greatest Shave. It is an annual fundraising event here in Australia for the Leukaemia Foundation. To raise funds, you either shave, colour or wax your hair. I shaved my hair off.

Initially, like 4 days before the event, I only had $200 to show for (thanks for my loving bf who contributed half of that amount). But due to desperation and sheer willpower (more desperation really), I was able to raise more than a AUD$1000 the next 4 days. Thank you to all the people who sponsored me. It is greatly appreciated by me and by all the people that you will help.

Do I miss my hair? It is still quite a shock to see myself in the mirror that’s for sure. Still trying to get used to it but I’m getting there. One big plus about it though, I don’t have to worry about styling or fussing about my hair anymore. Not to mention, no tangles and hairball.

On the other hand, I feel the cold so much nowadays that I have to wear some headwear to keep warm. Not to mention, the gorgeous Australian sun is burning my scalp too.

So will I do it again? Hell yeah! It’s worth pissing off my sister. I’ve never seen her so worked up in my entire life over such a simple thing.

More info about the World’s Greatest Shave can be found at http://www.worldsgreatestshave.com.au/

Also, check out the action shots at http://au.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/kreshcharette/album?.dir=/a1c1scd&.src=ph&.tok=phYm9cGBZmC6zJRt

On behalf of the Leukaemia Foundation, a really big thank you to everyone who helped!