I’ve been getting tons of spam texts lately. It’s driving me nuts. Has anyone else been having this problem with Globe?
They are usually:
1) Selling me something
2) Trying to lend me money – Auto Loan! Quick Cash Loan! Pre-Approval! Blah blah blah.
3) Trying to give me something – The most outrageous one I “won” was a chunk of the Marcos wealth, Free trip to Boracay, Free iPhone, Free iPad, Free Gas, Free Gift… you get the picture. Sometimes there’s even a fake DTI number associated with this scam. Don’t believe it though, it’s not true.
4) Propaganda – Anti-Government, Anti-Church, Anti-anything.. you name it. They have texts for that.
5) Asking for cellphone load while pretending to know who I am. Honestly this is the most ridiculous thing ever. I don’t know who falls for this crap. If you ever get this text message, NO, you don’t know that person. NO, they don’t have a secret to share. Just.. IGNORE.
Dear Readers, there is a reason why Spam and Scam have only one letter difference. They are most likely one and the same. Please. Everyone. Ignore these texts.
- If you want to buy a condo, you can take two steps in any direction and find someone handing flyers.
- If you need money, go to the bank, borrow from a relative maybe, live within your means or better yet, save money/stop spending.
- There’s no such thing as a free iPhone/iPad or whatever sort of gift, there is always a catch. If you have won something, they won’t ask you for money first to claim the free gift. They will also notify you through a call or in writing. Also, for example, Globe doesn’t notify using a prepaid number. They will text you as “Globe.”
- A person you know will always identify themselves right at the onset. They will be willing to answer questions and will be direct to the point. However, just because they know your name, it doesn’t mean you really know them. They could have gotten that from anywhere. Probe them and ask why they are calling you. Obviously, if it’s a generic text or call like the one above, it’s a scammer trying to get your money.
Be smart against scammers.
One of my readers in the States sent me this photo. Apparently my David’s Salon ad made it out to their branch in Los Angeles, California. Thank you so much Ms. Ann for remembering and for sharing. You have made my entire year!!! I am so happy I want to cry.
David’s Salon Los Angeles
132 S Vermont Ave #211 Los Angeles, CA 90004
(213) 487-7687
Ahhhhh. This place just gets better and better. I first blogged about My Kitchen sometime in April. We enjoyed our meal so much and promised to be back. So today, that’s where we found ourselves for lunch. I’m re-blogging because we ordered differently and I feel these dishes need their own blog entry.
Thanks to Deal Grocer (again), I was able to snag a deal on a 2-in-1 Panizza deal. We ordered a half Kristina and half Verena Pizza. The Kristina is cheesy, meaty and rich. The Verena is tangy, sweet and robust in flavor. We were a bit disappointed that we didn’t taste the truffle oil in the Verena at all. Both were good but when placed side by side, the Kristina got our vote.
*Kristina – bacon, ham, caramelized onion, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms (Php720)
*Verena – tomato and white truffle oil, enhanced cheese sauce, scallop, prawns, sundried tomatoes (Php790)
We finally got to ordered the Slow-roasted Lamb Ribs. It went so fast that I didn’t even get to snap a photo.
My brother has declared them the best lamb ribs in Manila. This is a big deal because my brother is crazy for lamb and has high standards. About 9 years ago, our family traveled to Switzerland, where my brother got to try lamb for the first time. He absolutely fell in love and that dish has been his benchmark for great lamb. He finished this dish on his own when it’s supposed to be good for 2-3 people.
I ordered the 250g Bistecca, cooked medium. Oh my goodness. This was divine. The steak was cooked to perfection, it was tender and melt-in-your mouth yummy. Dad and I loved this. I was so full but still trying to stuff as much steak into my mouth as humanly possible.
Dad got the Spaghetti De Mare – a generous portion of fresh seafood tossed in a light marinara sauce on a bed of al dente spaghetti. Delicious.
For dessert, the lemon lime cheesecake made a repeat performance. It was just as good as the first time we ordered it. We inhaled it. I wanted to try the chocolate cake but I was so full at this point that I wanted something light to finish off my meal. Next time though, nothing will stop me from that chocolate cake.
As usual, don’t forget to make a reservation because they get really full. I called the night before and had no problems though. Call 5212371 and ask to be connected to My Kitchen.
Our bill. Expect to spend at least Php1,000 per person.
Can’t wait to go back. I have a few more vouchers so I’m definitely going to be visiting again. Excited!!
Check out my first entry here: https://iamjulienne.com/blog/2012/04/the-original-panizza-by-chef-chris-locher/
While dad and I were on the plane back to MNL yesterday, I dreamt about my grandparents.
It was one of those dreams where I thought I was awake. We were on the plane. Everything was exactly as it was in real life. We were sitting in the middle row of seats. My dad was to my left. To his left was the aisle and in the two seats across the aisle sat my Lolo Cardo and my Lola Felicing, my mom’s parents. I casually glanced over, past my dad and noticed my grandparents. I wasn’t surprised to see them, they were just there.
The flight attendants were about to start serving food so there was a lot of activity in the aisle. It didn’t help that my dad was reading a magazine so I didn’t have a clear view. But I was curious to see what they were doing so I strained to look. I only have two clear images:
- I couldn’t see my Lolo’s face because he was facing my Lola. However, I caught a quick, clear glimpse of my Lola because she was looking at him. They weren’t talking. Her face was exactly as I remembered it before she passed away. My Lolo, however, looked younger from the back. Jet black hair, slicked back. He was wearing what looked like a suit. She was wearing a floral top.
- I saw his hand reach over and hold her hand.
When I saw this, I inexplicably begin to cry. No one on the plane notices but I am moved so much watching them hold hands that tears begin streaming down my face. Even now as I type this, I feel tears welling up. I have no idea why!
I woke up from my dream and everything was the same. Except when I looked over, past my dad, it wasn’t my lolo and lola. It was two strangers. I think I know what triggered my dream. Earlier in the day, someone mentioned my Lola to me and this is probably what set it off. I don’t understand the meaning behind the crying and holding hands though. This is really random and I feel the need to blog about it. Any dream experts out there, your interpretation is greatly appreciated.
Hi Lola and Lolo. We miss you and love you! Say hi to God for me.
I woke up this morning with this text message on my phone:
I guess I was in a relationship I did not know about. Maybe that’s why this person’s breaking up with me. Maybe the lie they are referring to is that I’m single when in fact I’m in a relationship with this anonymous sender. Haha. Jokes aside, I had to read this twice to register the message, I was extremely confused. It says “J” in the beginning of the message so I really thought it was for me. But it can’t be because nothing about it makes sense. Either way, I felt a small pang of regret and sadness that typically comes with breakups. I felt as if I truly did something wrong and that I was really being thrown away. We’ve all been through this. It sucks.
I tried to respond but my message got rejected. I tried to call but the number does not exist. Out of curiosity, I called Globe Telecom to trace this message. They were useless (as always.) They couldn’t tell me anything I didn’t already know. The message came from a computer or one of those internet texting applications that are so popular these days. This explains why I cannot call back or respond. It’s a dead end. I guess our relationship, short-lived as it was, is truly over.
I’m putting this message online for the below reasons:
1) People (including myself) need to be more courageous. Break up with your ex face to face. None of this via anonymous text stuff that screams cowardice. Face your boyfriends/girlfriends, out of respect for them and what you shared. Make a stand, be an adult. It hurts like hell but at least it delivers the message and definitely to the right person.
2) Somehow maybe this blog entry will find this scorned sender to let them know that their message fell on deaf ears. Whoever this message was intended for did not receive it. So much for your grand gesture of goodbye. Perhaps you should have broken up a different way. See #1.
I feel your pain, sister/brother. It’s clear in your text message that you’re hurting. I hope that you get better soon and in time, you find someone more deserving of your love.
