Achievement Unlocked for 2018 Mundane Wishlist

Hi guys! Hello, 2019!

It's just the 4th day of the year but everyone's hectic already. Why? XD

My last blog post was about ticking off one of my mundane wishlist. Talking about that, I was just able to tick off two from last year. That's not too bad.

First off, I got Rob and Mara Brogues on the second quarter of 2018.  This was my first time actually buying footwear online. I was quite skeptical getting one because it may not fit me. I think I failed mentioning in the blog post that Rob and Mara has size charts for your reference that makes your online shoe purchase fool-proof. They also have very helpful and friendly staff to get you through with your online order a breeze. This will not be not the last time for me to get a pair from them.

Rob and Mara Brogues <3

Second, I got the coveted J.R.R.Tolkien's Beren and Luthien just late last year. Honestly, I haven't started reading it but I have already opened it from its plastic and covered the book with it. I'm excited to read but I want to be in the right condition first. 

I'm still crying tears of joy when I look at this.
I want to give my full attention when reading this.
I have to finish my current reads quickly!

My mundane wish list are all books right now. I believe I am already contented with what I have and I don't have anything in mind that I should really get. You see, I for this year, I want to buy smartly and not spend so much money on things that will just be in passing. I want to spend on things with quality but not necessarily expensive. I believe that way, I could live minimally, zero-waste conscious, and maybe somehow the kondomari way. XD

How about you, have you ticked off what you wanted last year?

Achievement Unlocked: Beren and Luthien

I finally have J.R.R. Tolkien's Beren and Luthien! T^T

I have eyed this earlier this year and have shied away upon seeing the hefty price. I was ready to scout again online for this book but someone got me this one. T^T My heart fluttered and crashed with happiness when I opened this Chritmas present from someone. This someone has never failed in helping me with my mundane wish list T^T. I'm still silently crying tears of joy. T^T

Actually, I don't even want to open it.... T^T

This is not yet opened. I don't want to, as of writing. XD

I can crash this, however, from my list of 2018 Mundane Wish List.

I should have done something like this in my previous posts,
screen capping my want-justification,
as the page is updated every now and then.
Don't you think so?

I will read definitely read this, don't worry. It's just that... it's so priceless that I can't even open it, even I am so excited to read it. T^T

It's still a few days before the year ends. There will still be more time to get the rest, or some of my 2018 Mundane Wishlist.

Achievement Unlocked: Rob and Mara Brogues

It's funny to note that I almost forgot that I have a pair of brogues! I was browsing my mundane wishlist and I definitely listed for a pair of brogues.

I got my pair of brogues from Rob and Mara last April. I got to know about them from a post in Instagram (IG). They also have a Facebook page wherein they post their available and new styles, size charts, and reviews. They don't only sell brogues, but also slip on sandals, mules, and boots. The definite selling point for me are that the shoes are locally made and very affordable! I only got mine for Php 1,495. The shipping fee, of course depends on your area, but still this is a great steal compared to getting one from known brands.

This IG post got me interested!
Photo screen capped from Rob and Mara.

Rob & Mara offers high quality genuine leather footwear for every woman's lifestyle. Plus, we assure you great customer service. - About Rob and Mara in their Facebook page.

I originally wanted to have this.
Unfortunately, it wasn't available at that time.
The customer service agent happily suggested for an alternative.Photo screen capped from Rob and Mara.

It was also no hassle ordering from them. If your selected style is not available, they'll immediately inform you and offer you an alternative. If you pay immediately, they ship it the next day and your shoes can get to you within two days!  Their customer service personnel will also notify you if your order has been shipped already. Great customer service indeed.

My pair arrived in a box with a Rob and Mara eco bag.  The smell of genuine leather is evident once you open the box. You are guaranteed of the claimed quality and workmanship of your shoes.

So happy to get an eco bag!
Rob and Mara are partners with American Eagle, Mercino, and Eaglery.
See Rob and Mara for more info.

I can definitely crash this out from my list now. I'm a happy customer and I think I might order again from them. A pair of boots maybe? Let's see. XD

Rob and Mara has sizes for big-feet-people like me. :3

Have you tried Rob and Mara shoes yet? Visit Rob and Mara in their Facebook or Instagram page.

Achievement Unlocked for 2017 Mundane Wishlist

I've hit quite a lot of my mundane wishlist in 2017, even those which are a challenge to find. I'm hopeful that for 2018. I will hit more. :D

For 2017, I was able to hit four wishes! I got 50% of the Earthsea series and The Silmarillon!

Earthsea series
From L-R:  Book 4: Tehanu, Book 3: The Farthest Shore, Book 2: The Tombs f=of Atuan. 

The Silmarillon and Shannara series Book 1: The Sword of Shannara.
In the middle is a shawl from an officemate. <3

I got to know about the Earthsea series from the Tales of Earthsea animated film by Studio Ghibli.  From the animated film, I got very much intrigued and researched about it. It's like a whole new world comparable to Middle Earth, Narnia, Dune and the world of Ice and Fire. From my understanding, the Earthsea Cycle came as trilogy but it is now continued with two other books and one that comprises a collection of short stories that happened in the Earthsea archipelago. So I have three more to find for this series.

I first got the third book of the series, The Farthest Shore. I got from an Ahjussi selling books in a weekend bazaar. On a separate occasion, and still from the same Ahjussi and bazaar, I found book two - Tombs of Atuan and book four - Tehanu. (As of writing, I remember, I think I also found book five - The Other Wind and the short story collection - Tales from Earthsea. I'd better check Aahjussi's stocks again! XD). Honestly, I haven't opened them yet. I don't want to start reading them yet, especially I don't have book one.

I got The Silmarillon from our exchange gifts at work. I listed it in the wishlist, semi-hoping that I would get that. I even listed book one of the Earthsea series. I know they are hard-to-find books but I listed them anyway. I got lucky that the one who got my name is a bookworm! He was able to find The Silmarillon and incorrectly got me book one of the Shannara series - to my utter enjoyment. Now, I'm thinking that if I start reading the book of the Shannara series, I might read the rest of it. Good luck to me! XD

I'm happy to have them crashed off my wishlist. I'm looking forward to get all or most of my wishlist this 2018!

How about you? Have you ticked off some things off your wishlist? If not, there's another year to get them. Gambatte! ^o^

Achievement Unlocked: The Tiny Book Volume 1

Have I told you that I got one of the The Tiny Book series?  It's part of my mundane wishlist. Well, someone got me that as a post birthday present. That someone is the same person who gave me Tuf Voyaging last year. That person is really helping me reach my mundane wishes :3

The Tiny Book Volume 1

Says some things about me. Hehehe.

My favorite part. :3

I think I can scratch the quest from my 2016 Mundane Wishlist now.... Having the first volume can suffice and the drive of my quest for this has been satiated already. But if I can still receive, somehow, in one way or another, the next two volumes, then thank you in advance! :3

Achievement Unlocked for 2015 Mundane Wishlist

Hi Guise!

It's a new year and great new start!  Well, I haven't been really active.  I'm just on the sidelines marveling and reading wonderful posts from bloggers who I follow.  As you may know (if you have been following me XD), I do have lazy bones.  I'm pretty amazed of other bloggers who have a lot on their plate but still manage to post an entry everyday!  Kudos!  I'm just here cheering!

I still do enjoy writing a post or two, especially updating my blog layout XD.  I don't want to be compelled half-baked reviews or opinions.  I'm enjoying my own pace as a blogger, just like any other blogger. ^_^

Anyway, since it's a new year (two months is not yet too late!), I just updated my mundane wishlist.  I haven't really bought all that were listed.  Some of them were already two (2) years in progress.  I don't have the luxury to get all of them.  I guess in that way, I appreciated them more.

I just got two (2) from my mundane wishlist last year.  First, was Tuf Voyaging by George R. R. Martin and the second was Norwegian Wood by Murakami Haruki.  Both novels were given to me by the same person.  He said he wanted to help fulfill my wishes.  He's no genie but he does his best. :3

Got this on February 17, 2015.  This is a very hilarious novel!  Got him to read it and enjoyed it as well!  <3

He surprised me with this nine (9) days after my birthday! Finished this one already.  Watched its movie counterpart a lot of times!   <3

What's interesting was that I received Tuf Voyaging when he and I  were not yet in good terms.  He gave it to me a few days after Valentine's day.  I got Norwegian Wood when we made terms and I got it nine (9) days after my birthday.  Won't you agree he's sweet like that?

As I've mentioned, I'd appreciate it more if I got my wishlist on a bargain or on a very good deal.  It's also surprising that I realized, getting a help from a real-life genie is not that bad fulfilling your wishlist.  And I guess, I'm contented with what I have since I don't have a lot on the wishlist.

However, for this year, I do feel the list would be long.  There are things that are worth really looking and keeping.  Come to think of it, just like my real-life genie. :3

Achievement Unlocked 2014!

Hi Guise!

It really took me awhile to update my mundane 2015 wishlist.  I was kinda thinking that maybe I won't be updating it anymore or maybe I don't really have anything in mind to have in my possession anymore  Technically, my mundane wishlist is about the things that  I really want to have in my collection.  Mostly are books but I got some things that are worth investing such as must haves in one's closet, like the loafers that I really love!

I only got three (3) items last year.  I'm carrying over the ones that I wasn't able to get last year to this year.  Maybe modify the list a little.

I'm listing my 2015 list and I guess as of now I can say, they will be just novels for the moment.  If you want to check it out, check it on my pages above.

How about you?  Do you have your own 2015 wishlist?  Tell me all about it. :D

Kabuki Brush Crush From Zalora

If you are fond of online shopping, I guess you can't resist but notice these Zalora ads!  Women's month sale, summer sale and any sale are up for grabs at Zalora!

I just can't help but daydream about having my claws on these babies:

Alcatel OT-918n, Seems Like Made for Me XD

I already stashed away the extra money for savings. I'm now just waiting for January for my ticket reimbursement from our Lolo. So by the time that I'll receive it, I'm ready to buy either a lappy or a mobile.

For the past few days, I was already searching for a prospect mobile that would fit my low budget of Php6,000. The phone must:

• be within the budget range of Php 6,000.
• have the basic functionas: can text and can call.
• have a good battery life.

Basically, that's it! Maybe also, it can:

• be a dual sim phone
• and have Android OS 2.3.5. XD

While I was searching for the prospect phone, Tekpone posted this on their Facebook page.

Alcatel OT-918n

Take note, it meets all the criteria on my list and it's just Php 5,999, a peso to spare! Just hit the picture to see what I mean!

It's just released last November of this year and Tekpone just got them on their store shelves just this month. No, user reviews yet. I'm already excited to have this phone! January is the extended December! Why not? XD

The Last Planner You’ll Ever Have Giveaway

Too bad, I didn't win the planner giveaway a few weeks ago. T_T But good news to me, here is another planner giveaway! This is brought by geekgirlmanila.

A sneak peek on what's what.













It's a not-so-typical planner. Kinda reminds me of Witty Will Save the World, Co's planner. I thought it was theirs but too bad, they are not going to make any planners. Still, this is very unique and maybe THIS is the Last Planner You’ll Ever Have!

Click here to join!

I hope I can win this time. Crossing fingers on this one! XD

LF: New Cellphone

I have a Samsung D88 Duos which I got online last February of this year. Actually this is my first purchase from ebay! I got it as a secondary phone next to my old N73. This is already a second-hand phone but I really didn't mind buying it at that time. I just wanted a phone that can accommodate my Sun and Smart sims. It was priced good and the condition was still good when I got it. It's pretty durable and I can surf the net with it, with its satisfactory WAP/Edge system. It isn't so bad for a second-hand phone.

My Samsung D88 Duos

Just this recently, in fact today, it's already showing signs of defect. I have been using it almost everyday with Facebook Zero and I guess, it had enough with the sliding up and down. If I turn it on with its compact size, it would turn on. But when I slide it up to type, it will turn off! And vice-versa. The flex inside has taken the toll of it. T_T

Because of that, I went window-shopping again online for a cheap secondary phone. And look what I have found in ebay!

RONDO MULTIMEDIA TRIPLE SIM MOBILE PHONE

Judging from the comments on the website, I want to give it a try and experience the wonders of a triple-sim phone. XD I already have plans, though, on getting (or wishing for) a droid like what I mentioned in my previous blog. But if I'll not get a new phone in six month's time, this phone will be one of the phones that I will consider.

Just before finishing this blog, I checked my phone again whether or not it is already broken. Actually, not yet. Hurray for that! But, the display will not appear immediately if you slide it up and down for a couple of times. You have to wait for awhile for the display to appear. Still sad to know, at least it still works. Then again, the flex is definitely broken.

Wish List 2011

Christmas is only a few days away. I still can't help to make my Christmas wishlist this year, though I'm already getting older. T_T Nonetheless, the idea makes me younger just thinking about it.

Rewinding back a few months ago, I realized I've gotten most of my material wishes online. I got my copy of an unabridged, 7n1 compilation of The Chronicles of Narnia from an ebay seller. I got my Lolita from Avalon.ph. I got my coveted kabuki brush from an online seller in FB. And I got them all for all reasonable prices and online!

I thought that I wouldn't make a wishlist for this year since I got most of the items that I wanted. But I am mistaken. I still have a few things that I want to have and maybe get them online!

I want to have these:

1. The Twilight Saga

2. Samsung Galaxy Y

3. Laptop

The first on the list is the Twilight Saga novels. I got my Twilight copy, the first book, from bookmooch but I gave it away because it frustrates me to see only one book of the Twilight Saga and not being able to read the next books. Only to my regret though. U_U I really don't care if I get all in paperback but a hardbound series is better. I'm really hoping that someone would give it to me this Christmas.

The second one is a Samsung Galaxy Y. I've been saving for this one but to my dismay, I may not have this phone. T_T This phone got good reviews and a really reasonable price. I've also seen some online sellers in Facebook about their lay-away plans for gadgets. But still... T_T

I didn't provide any photo for the last one. I don't really mind about the specs as long as it is a laptop with an i3-i5 processor and an ASUS. :P

My mind is rushing to get the second one on the list. But again, I can't. It's actually competing with the third one on the list. And the third one is more important than the second one. For the first one, I will wait until a miracle will happen in Christmas. Keeping my fingers crossed on that one.

How about you, what's your Christmas wish list for this year?