In a few more days, 2008 will have his curtain call. Much has happened this year that I don’t know where to start writing. More so, much has happened in the past few months and days that I’m having difficulty re-tracking them in detail for me to have them written. Bottom line and the most important, I am still at peace. Even if there are things which should have caused me worries, I still find a way to compose myself and take things slowly. Thanks God I am seeing direction and smelling positive energies again!
It has been months when I lost a dear friend. The reason was still unknown to me… there’s just this morning when the person sent me the message of valediction. I was hurt. I felt betrayed but who am I to demand? To this person I am just a mere presence, nothing else. While I have thought that ours is a friendship that’s bound to lifetime, it was simply not. It is a cliché to hear that people will just come in and go out of our lives and this I should have learned by heart. In any relationship, no matter how hard you try to invest your whole self and your time if the other person is not really cooperating, then the best option is to let go. It could be affirmed that at some point, you will realize that you have done too much for someone already and the next possible step is to simply leave them alone. And with that, I rest my case. Let’s live and let live from now on…
Speaking about friendship, I had a discussion with my friends in the office one night during our break time. The topic was the wedding of a former colleague and amongst our group in the lunch table, I was the only one who’s invited for the affair. It was because amongst us I was the closest to this former colleague (and the truth is, we really consider each other as friends that is why I was even tapped to be the wedding reception host). I need not emphasize that both parties do not go well personally.
Now going back to the discussion, it varied from just curious questions as to who made the gown, the invite, the usual stuff until it went to the usual chants of complaints and sarcasms about the former college. Somewhere in the middle of the discussion and maybe out of defiance to the one-sided travesty, I blurted out “I consider J---- a friend because I am not choosy” to which I got a retort “You should… coz if not, they are not really friends to you but merely acquaintances”.
It brought me thinking ~ was I really friend-oriented or was my criteria of friendship too shallow? That maybe the why I lost the friend I mentioned earlier. Up to now, I don’t have the clearest perception but I will still stick to my premise that I do not choose friends as long as I can find a starting point to link myself with the other person ~ be it likes, dislikes and the more complex, ideologies; whether professionally or personally. In this world were many things are too de-humanized, I think it still pays to understand the other party and compromise ~ not just because ethics calls for it or professionalism is the game ~ but because we need to find that connection to these people around us that in some way or the other, whether we like it or not, will impact our existence. It is sure easier to cast our personal biases off than close our doors in the possibilities of gaining friends and allies, not just acquaintances.
Now, let’s stop being too philosophical.
As I have said, I will be the wedding reception host. It would be my second time to host a wedding reception and I am still learning the ins and the outs. I have hosted many events before but weddings are really special. What made it even more special to me is because I am doing it for a friend who I’ve seen hurting and hoping for a sunnier romance. It is a sure delight to partake in the beginning of her new life with her hubby ~ a journey towards building a lifetime of togetherness. I need not say how excited and optimistic I am that this union will last forever.
To this friend of mine, I wish only the best. I am now seeing how this new love has transformed her, and more than anything else, now is the time for her to be happy and contented. As to me, this wedding has reinforced to me the idea of making a career out of hosting. I promise that I’ll do good on Saturday and leave an impression to the guests. They shall be my first market. A few sidelines aren’t bad at all!
And let’s put the anecdote about friends in its superlative form. I had a wonderful time with my good T friends last December 26. It was unfortunate that Iyen was out due to I-don’t-know-why. We had our lunch and the planned exchanges of gifts. I picked out Laila and she got the “shining shimmering” lotion I bought from The Body Shop. Technically, I am an outsider to the Club T but investments really pay… I am reaping the connections I made to each of them when we were younger. But yes, I am not taking the credits alone. I will forever be grateful that these girls accepted me and my being without biases (here goes the word again!) despite the fact that I will fall short in their “T” category. And that is also because we have passed over the “for-girls-only” criteria on membership to this troupe since three of them now have husbands who we also tag along during our dates. Of course as if I will miss, they now have me as an honorary (and “paying”) member ~ and mind you, the membership fee is too expensive!
And yes with them I am talking about friends I can keep for this lifetime. The kind of friendship that I'm sure will not have curtain calls!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Starbucks Planner
Yes, it has been a tradition. Four years has passed when Grace and Ia first encouraged me to collect stickers for this “expensive” planner, maybe because they’ve seen how shoddy it could be to use a steno notebook as my daily diary. With the nature of my work, and my nature of being so forgetful, it is really a must that I maintain a daily journal, the one that (if it could) would shout on me whenever I miss an important task.
At first I was kinda apprehensive to collect the stickers. Let’s face it! It’s still huge money; it’s like buying a Php 2,000 – Php 3,000 worth of planner, only that you’re enjoying a cold or hot coffee drink. Putting this biggie aside, my motive in completing the stub (and yes, if not for these the hell would I try to complete it) were (1) to have a new planner which I can elegantly display during meetings, (2) to slurp on a delicious blend of coffee which can help me pass the night shift wide awake especially that the cold months of November and December (the usual months when I am on graveyard shift) are really sleep-triggering and (3) to join an informal office competition as to who will first complete the required number of stickers. The first two I can do easily, but the last one I cannot beat Grace ~ she’s the perennial winner and the certified coffee addict in our group.
And so, when I got my 2009 Starbucks planner after completing the 16 stickers buying only the Hot Dark Cherry Mocha, I immediately bunched up my previous three and took a picture of them. My personal favorite? The 2007 edition, even if it was quite bulky. I also like the 2006's for it has freebies inserted(though I was not able to use them all!). Try to open these planners and you’ll see how used and torn they had been… but tattered as they were, I liked the realization that an expensive addiction has been a practice I will surely continue in the coming years.
Thanks Starbucks! By the way, I just got a Complimentary Beverage stub from them. And yes Lois, you’ll have your planner in a few more days!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
What if I am a Vampire?
Since vampires are now the “in thing”, I thought of writing something that’s related to them.
No, this one isn’t a review of the Twilight movie that’s currently hitting the local box-office tills. Much more, this wouldn’t be a book review for I haven’t started marathon-ing the saga (I bought the four books of Stephenie Meyer immediately after watching the movie, as promised and planned). But yes, I admit to be hooked with the Edward-Bella love story; have watched the movie twice and still have plans of re-watching it. Let’s just talk again after I’ve read the book, okay? I am sure I will have more to say (or write) by then.
I can’t help but sigh deeply during the “kilig” moments of Edward and Bella *wink wink*. I feel like going back to my high school days and reminisce on my good old crushes and love poems and letters. If Twilight has been published back in the 90’s I would have the best book review on my Fourth Year English class. And if it was, I would have Sheim and Lois as partners during the brainstorming sessions and documentations (but I am still thankful though of Sherley and our “Scarlet Letter” review).
Speaking of the movie, I am so delighted to see the Philippine Flag flashed many times in the scenes that were shot in the school canteen. The director, the scriptwriter, the production designer and the producer may have thought that Pinoys would love the movie that’s why the flag was put strategically in the canteen. Meyer may also have thought that her book would be selling like hotcakes here as I heard that in the book, when Bella was doing a research about vampires to understand Edward and his characteristics, she passed through Philippine folklores about our very own stories of “aswangs” and all. Sige, I’ll confirm this one when I read the book (hahaha, here I go again promising!).
Sticking now to the title, what if I am really a vampire? Here are the 15 possibilities I thought I would be doing if I am one:
1. I would be open to the idea of joining our project’s Operations Team. I would pursue a lead’s role in the team that’s permanently assigned in the night shift. Nah, I wouldn’t be there to improve their quality score ~ I am just after their Php 4,000 Monthly Transportation Allowance hahaha.
2. Or perhaps I would be in the call center industry, imbibed their culture and have jumped from one center to another, just like the many of them.
3. I would be more efficient as a worker – as it is, working the night shift makes you inaccessible to the many credit card and loan agents who will bother you from time to time and who’ll make you the big debtor ever.
4. I would be a fashionista. Since I would be working the night shift, I won’t be guarded by our somewhat stiff dress code (hahaha, here come’s an HR Lead speaking!). You see, I sometimes get sulky of wearing those boring corporate stuff of mine whenever I am on the day shift.
5. Either of these two things – lower or higher bills. I prefer the former of course!
6. I wouldn’t have 463 mobile phone contacts; some of them I do not personally know. My text messaging habit would be lowered as well. I’ll be more considerate not to pester those who are already sleeping.
7. I would be fainter and wouldn’t need any thione at all (talking about the gluta and the meta). Plus the fact that I would be immortalized, hmmm… that’s brilliant!
8. I would be more indignant of the fact that GT Tower has no Starbucks outlet (toink, I wouldn’t need caffeine. I don’t sleep, right? And more so, I only drink fresh blood.)
9. I would be forced to become a party animal and would have better tolerance to sounds and noises. Not so sure though about their social relationships but if I am right on my impression that vampires are loners, I guess I would be such a deviant! I wouldn’t live without good and bad people around me. But yes, no alcohols! Bawal ata yun sa bampira!
10. I promise not to drink human blood. Like the Cullens, “magpapaka-vegetarian din ako”. But if a delicious human being is on my way, hmmm… let me think about it.
11. I would surely learn how to smoke. Konting bisyo lang siguro.
12. I would be more nature loving. I would climb Mt. Everest and many other tall mountains so fast I need not worry of any muscle pains. And yes, I’ll join the Cullens in their baseball games!
13. I would be more addicted to gadgets. Why? Feeling ko lang…
14. I would be a bookworm – will have reading books as my past time (echos!).
15. Black and white would be my favorite color; would have many outfits on those shades and I wouldn’t worry as I am right now of my would-be get-up on our upcoming Christmas Party which was themed Black and White. Oops, next week na yun ah! Makapagshopping na!
For sure, there would be more other things I could think of doing if I am a vampire. Admittedly, had it not for the movie (and for the book, I should say) I would still have that impression that vampires are of the dark force ~ feared, isolated and dreadful. At least now, I am thinking there are really some nice ones from their kind that can be contented with their version of tofu, animal blood, that is! May natutunan naman ako kay Edward Cullen hehehe…
But vampires I think are very much like us, normal human beings. They may also be longing for affection, attention and understanding of the human race. Wag nga lang nila pag-interesan ang ating mga dugo wahahaha. Perhaps they also want to understand our world and would try hard to live with us normally if they could. And lastly, vampires and humans are both common in attaining something ~ getting that one great and immortal love! That is what I believe!
What about you, what if you are a vampire?
No, this one isn’t a review of the Twilight movie that’s currently hitting the local box-office tills. Much more, this wouldn’t be a book review for I haven’t started marathon-ing the saga (I bought the four books of Stephenie Meyer immediately after watching the movie, as promised and planned). But yes, I admit to be hooked with the Edward-Bella love story; have watched the movie twice and still have plans of re-watching it. Let’s just talk again after I’ve read the book, okay? I am sure I will have more to say (or write) by then.
I can’t help but sigh deeply during the “kilig” moments of Edward and Bella *wink wink*. I feel like going back to my high school days and reminisce on my good old crushes and love poems and letters. If Twilight has been published back in the 90’s I would have the best book review on my Fourth Year English class. And if it was, I would have Sheim and Lois as partners during the brainstorming sessions and documentations (but I am still thankful though of Sherley and our “Scarlet Letter” review).
Speaking of the movie, I am so delighted to see the Philippine Flag flashed many times in the scenes that were shot in the school canteen. The director, the scriptwriter, the production designer and the producer may have thought that Pinoys would love the movie that’s why the flag was put strategically in the canteen. Meyer may also have thought that her book would be selling like hotcakes here as I heard that in the book, when Bella was doing a research about vampires to understand Edward and his characteristics, she passed through Philippine folklores about our very own stories of “aswangs” and all. Sige, I’ll confirm this one when I read the book (hahaha, here I go again promising!).
Sticking now to the title, what if I am really a vampire? Here are the 15 possibilities I thought I would be doing if I am one:
1. I would be open to the idea of joining our project’s Operations Team. I would pursue a lead’s role in the team that’s permanently assigned in the night shift. Nah, I wouldn’t be there to improve their quality score ~ I am just after their Php 4,000 Monthly Transportation Allowance hahaha.
2. Or perhaps I would be in the call center industry, imbibed their culture and have jumped from one center to another, just like the many of them.
3. I would be more efficient as a worker – as it is, working the night shift makes you inaccessible to the many credit card and loan agents who will bother you from time to time and who’ll make you the big debtor ever.
4. I would be a fashionista. Since I would be working the night shift, I won’t be guarded by our somewhat stiff dress code (hahaha, here come’s an HR Lead speaking!). You see, I sometimes get sulky of wearing those boring corporate stuff of mine whenever I am on the day shift.
5. Either of these two things – lower or higher bills. I prefer the former of course!
6. I wouldn’t have 463 mobile phone contacts; some of them I do not personally know. My text messaging habit would be lowered as well. I’ll be more considerate not to pester those who are already sleeping.
7. I would be fainter and wouldn’t need any thione at all (talking about the gluta and the meta). Plus the fact that I would be immortalized, hmmm… that’s brilliant!
8. I would be more indignant of the fact that GT Tower has no Starbucks outlet (toink, I wouldn’t need caffeine. I don’t sleep, right? And more so, I only drink fresh blood.)
9. I would be forced to become a party animal and would have better tolerance to sounds and noises. Not so sure though about their social relationships but if I am right on my impression that vampires are loners, I guess I would be such a deviant! I wouldn’t live without good and bad people around me. But yes, no alcohols! Bawal ata yun sa bampira!
10. I promise not to drink human blood. Like the Cullens, “magpapaka-vegetarian din ako”. But if a delicious human being is on my way, hmmm… let me think about it.
11. I would surely learn how to smoke. Konting bisyo lang siguro.
12. I would be more nature loving. I would climb Mt. Everest and many other tall mountains so fast I need not worry of any muscle pains. And yes, I’ll join the Cullens in their baseball games!
13. I would be more addicted to gadgets. Why? Feeling ko lang…
14. I would be a bookworm – will have reading books as my past time (echos!).
15. Black and white would be my favorite color; would have many outfits on those shades and I wouldn’t worry as I am right now of my would-be get-up on our upcoming Christmas Party which was themed Black and White. Oops, next week na yun ah! Makapagshopping na!
For sure, there would be more other things I could think of doing if I am a vampire. Admittedly, had it not for the movie (and for the book, I should say) I would still have that impression that vampires are of the dark force ~ feared, isolated and dreadful. At least now, I am thinking there are really some nice ones from their kind that can be contented with their version of tofu, animal blood, that is! May natutunan naman ako kay Edward Cullen hehehe…
But vampires I think are very much like us, normal human beings. They may also be longing for affection, attention and understanding of the human race. Wag nga lang nila pag-interesan ang ating mga dugo wahahaha. Perhaps they also want to understand our world and would try hard to live with us normally if they could. And lastly, vampires and humans are both common in attaining something ~ getting that one great and immortal love! That is what I believe!
What about you, what if you are a vampire?
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Just an Update...
This would just be a personal update, so expect a light entry.
I missed writing because I became too lazy doing so. It maybe because of the fact that I am currently on the night shift, add the pre-occupation (is there such a term like this?) of my internet shop’s re-launching. Yes, the last two weeks of October, which happened to be the start of my hiatus from the blogging world, saw the rise of a new Ady’s Cyberlink. I decided to transfer to another site, near the Perps Calamba for commercial reasons. Since it would be a transfer, we decided to also make some major overhauls… the shop’s logo was re-designed, some key parts of the units replaced, some softwares upgraded, etc. etc.
When we thought that the re-launching would be a better strategy, a major disaster followed. My DSL connection failed, not because I didn’t pay (I actually advanced the payment till December) but because of some technical problems I still don’t know what (that was what the Technician from PLDT told my staff). Me being so bitch and super pissed off, I called PLDT Customer Service religiously whenever I’m in the shop, every after 30 minutes that is, just to get updates from them. Yes, I’ve cursed the PLDT so many times, fought heavily with the agents I’ve spoken with and demanded a rebate as if it would give me millions. I ended up super stressed about it, especially when I learned that the customer service didn’t actually forward my complaint to any of the PLDT business centers. We found out when I asked my aunt to personally visit the Calamba office. Now, talk about “real costumer service”. I am working for an outsourcing company and I know that our Operations Department really takes their job seriously to deliver the best quality service to our client and our client's subscribers. Now, I am appealing to PLDT, you may want to change your vendor for costumer service. In case you're not aware, they really suck!!!
It’s quite a relief that all things are now getting smoothly. I lost some good regular costumers (which I am still hoping would be back soon since I made them aware of our transfer), but I gained a new breed of DOTA-addict clients. And it’s refreshing to stand by the veranda of my new site, you’ll surely see many eye-candies from the nearby university.
Now talking about the night shift schedule ~ yes, I’ve been a night owl since November 3 and decided to stay on this schedule till the end of this year. Great sacrifice indeed; back to the three-four hours of sleep! But one thing I won’t give up though, my Survivor Philippines viewing habit. I regularly pause from work to catch the show, and I am really addicted to it! Now that there are only five cast-aways left, I am happy that three of my Top Five remains in the game ~ Nanay Zita, JC and Cris. (My original Top Five were Nanay Zita, Cris, JC, Jace and Kiko). Hmmm, I actually have a change on my bets… I wanted Cris out because of what he and Kaye did for Kiko. I’m liking Charisse now… for reasons I can’t explain. It may be her strategy, her mindset or whatever. But I’m still rooting for Nanay Zita because I really want her to get the prize. I am also retracting my opinion about JC being a weakling. Now that the game is nearing its end, I feel JC is the most intelligent (winning the reward challenges twice in a row) and strongest (winning the immunity challenges twice in a row as well). If he wins and the previous spoiler becomes true, then we should no longer question the integrity of the show ~ JC has proven more than anything else that he is deserving of the Sole Survivor title. Well, let's see on the final night if the jury would vote for him.
What else?
Regine’s Low Key Album is now out. Wanting to buy but I decided to have it as my wish gift for our Kris Kringle, plus the original DVD of her “Paano Kita Iibigin” with Piolo Pascual. I wouldn’t watch the Divas 4 Divas concert in Araneta. I only want solo concerts for Regine.
Twilight Movie? Hmmm, will watch it later today with my friends Grace and Ryan in Greenbelt. Haven’t read this Stephenie Meyer book, but planning to buy the whole vampire series (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn) as my Christmas Gift for myself. Now, I really need to finish the Narnia book so I could shift to Edward and Bella's love story!
Still need 5 stickers for me to get the 2009 Starbucks planner… hmm, one more week. I love Dark Cherry Mocha ~ hot, cold or frappe. Add to my former craze, Praline Mocha.
Ms. Earth. I loved Ms. Philippines. Ms. World. I wish Daniel good luck. For me, she’s better than Janina hehehe…
Our Christmas Party? Well, we’re still polishing some details. But I need not worry as things are well planned. Kudos to my Abby, Gerry, Iche, Ever, Sweet, Queenie and Pong, they are really my angels! I don’t have an outfit yet, that’s the downside. I haven’t done my shopping yet. No worries again, I am not eye-ing the Star of the Night title (I am actually disqualified from winning it, having won last year!).
My Christmas would still be cold as ice. That’s okay… getting used to it!
Today’s the US Thanksgiving Holiday, off from work… will attend a baptism on November 30, Birthday Party on December 7, Christmas Party on December 14, Club T Christmas Reunion on a yet to be determined date, Wedding on January 03…
Fully booked, as always!
I missed writing because I became too lazy doing so. It maybe because of the fact that I am currently on the night shift, add the pre-occupation (is there such a term like this?) of my internet shop’s re-launching. Yes, the last two weeks of October, which happened to be the start of my hiatus from the blogging world, saw the rise of a new Ady’s Cyberlink. I decided to transfer to another site, near the Perps Calamba for commercial reasons. Since it would be a transfer, we decided to also make some major overhauls… the shop’s logo was re-designed, some key parts of the units replaced, some softwares upgraded, etc. etc.
When we thought that the re-launching would be a better strategy, a major disaster followed. My DSL connection failed, not because I didn’t pay (I actually advanced the payment till December) but because of some technical problems I still don’t know what (that was what the Technician from PLDT told my staff). Me being so bitch and super pissed off, I called PLDT Customer Service religiously whenever I’m in the shop, every after 30 minutes that is, just to get updates from them. Yes, I’ve cursed the PLDT so many times, fought heavily with the agents I’ve spoken with and demanded a rebate as if it would give me millions. I ended up super stressed about it, especially when I learned that the customer service didn’t actually forward my complaint to any of the PLDT business centers. We found out when I asked my aunt to personally visit the Calamba office. Now, talk about “real costumer service”. I am working for an outsourcing company and I know that our Operations Department really takes their job seriously to deliver the best quality service to our client and our client's subscribers. Now, I am appealing to PLDT, you may want to change your vendor for costumer service. In case you're not aware, they really suck!!!
It’s quite a relief that all things are now getting smoothly. I lost some good regular costumers (which I am still hoping would be back soon since I made them aware of our transfer), but I gained a new breed of DOTA-addict clients. And it’s refreshing to stand by the veranda of my new site, you’ll surely see many eye-candies from the nearby university.
Now talking about the night shift schedule ~ yes, I’ve been a night owl since November 3 and decided to stay on this schedule till the end of this year. Great sacrifice indeed; back to the three-four hours of sleep! But one thing I won’t give up though, my Survivor Philippines viewing habit. I regularly pause from work to catch the show, and I am really addicted to it! Now that there are only five cast-aways left, I am happy that three of my Top Five remains in the game ~ Nanay Zita, JC and Cris. (My original Top Five were Nanay Zita, Cris, JC, Jace and Kiko). Hmmm, I actually have a change on my bets… I wanted Cris out because of what he and Kaye did for Kiko. I’m liking Charisse now… for reasons I can’t explain. It may be her strategy, her mindset or whatever. But I’m still rooting for Nanay Zita because I really want her to get the prize. I am also retracting my opinion about JC being a weakling. Now that the game is nearing its end, I feel JC is the most intelligent (winning the reward challenges twice in a row) and strongest (winning the immunity challenges twice in a row as well). If he wins and the previous spoiler becomes true, then we should no longer question the integrity of the show ~ JC has proven more than anything else that he is deserving of the Sole Survivor title. Well, let's see on the final night if the jury would vote for him.
What else?
Regine’s Low Key Album is now out. Wanting to buy but I decided to have it as my wish gift for our Kris Kringle, plus the original DVD of her “Paano Kita Iibigin” with Piolo Pascual. I wouldn’t watch the Divas 4 Divas concert in Araneta. I only want solo concerts for Regine.
Twilight Movie? Hmmm, will watch it later today with my friends Grace and Ryan in Greenbelt. Haven’t read this Stephenie Meyer book, but planning to buy the whole vampire series (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn) as my Christmas Gift for myself. Now, I really need to finish the Narnia book so I could shift to Edward and Bella's love story!
Still need 5 stickers for me to get the 2009 Starbucks planner… hmm, one more week. I love Dark Cherry Mocha ~ hot, cold or frappe. Add to my former craze, Praline Mocha.
Ms. Earth. I loved Ms. Philippines. Ms. World. I wish Daniel good luck. For me, she’s better than Janina hehehe…
Our Christmas Party? Well, we’re still polishing some details. But I need not worry as things are well planned. Kudos to my Abby, Gerry, Iche, Ever, Sweet, Queenie and Pong, they are really my angels! I don’t have an outfit yet, that’s the downside. I haven’t done my shopping yet. No worries again, I am not eye-ing the Star of the Night title (I am actually disqualified from winning it, having won last year!).
My Christmas would still be cold as ice. That’s okay… getting used to it!
Today’s the US Thanksgiving Holiday, off from work… will attend a baptism on November 30, Birthday Party on December 7, Christmas Party on December 14, Club T Christmas Reunion on a yet to be determined date, Wedding on January 03…
Fully booked, as always!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Patani Rocks!!!
Dahil aminado akong super aliw ako sa kaniya, here is a blog entry I read from www.pep.ph about Patani, the Pambansang Yaya...
Patani
By Jojo Gabinete, from his blog in www.pep.ph
Halos araw-araw nang napapanood sa TV si Jervy “Patani” Dano mula nang mapansin siya sa Survivor Philippines.
Regular na napapanood si Patani sa Eat Bulaga at Unang Hirit ng GMA, pero hindi pa nagkakaroon ang entertainment press ng pagkakataon na makausap siya. Kaya naman, walang masyadong alam ang mga tao tungkol sa buhay ng babae na kilala ngayon bilang Pambansang Yaya.
Restricted to her friends ang Friendster account ni Patani pero kanina, tinanggap niya ang aming request na magkaroon ng access sa kanyang account.
Dahil sa busy schedule niya, naintindihan namin ang matagal na pagsagot ni Patani sa aming request.
Malinaw ang “Shout” post sa kanyang Friendster account (published as is):
“Sinsya nah…4 those people requesting me to,ayos may friendster daw…to response sa mga comment nila…and for the request,na halos hindi ko ma accept accept…sinsya na poh…coz,this year…I’m too much busy….”
Sino nga ba si Patani?
Walang higit na nakakakilala kay Patani kundi ang sarili niya, kaya minabuti naming i-share sa mga PEPster ang mga unedited information na galing sa kanya.
Ladies and gentlemen, ito pa ang nilalaman ng Cabinet Files tungkol kay Patani:
Name: Jervy Dano
Schools : University of Cebu
Occupation: RESIGN
Affiliations: Modern Image, Youth Organization
Hobbies and Interests: Dancing, acting, writing, modelling, advertising, hosting, news casting, singing, shopping, dating, going disco…and lots.
Favorite Books: Fairy tales & Top Secrets books
Favorite Movies: The Touch of Magic & Fruits Basket
Favorite Music: Pop, Jaz, Rock…Hip Hap
About Me: I’m just a simple woman, having a dippest dream. I’m just a simple Pilipina woman.
My beauty for me and my family is belong in middle class standard.
I’m not intelligent,but not totally brainless/bird brain In short, I’m not perfect but no ones in this super duper complicated world perfect!
But whatever I’m proud to say that Ive lot of talent and I’m loving and speaking of “loving” for me, it’s complete because if you love you can do everything,you can do anything.
But I’ll never believe the word”love is blind”. No one is blind,just bec.of love, you blind, because you afraid the real the true and because you loved, you’re pretend that you’re blind because you afraid to accept the truth. Anyway, I love to travel.I love to shopping. I love to go out of town w/ my family. But just emagine, we can’t afford that. I have a big and simple family.
M hometown is Camotes Island, it’s province of Cebu Region 7. But now, I’m here in city, which Cebu. Then, I’m just staying w/ my sistah, helping to take good care in my niece. I’m just a high school graduate.
Then,if I’m lonely, I’m spend my time in writing poem, script, advertisement in Tagalog version and English.
Who I Want to Meet: I want to meet a male or female with age from 18 to 80 and I want to meet for friendship. Want to meet a totally human being. And speaking of human,.important they have heart,mind,soul and spirit. Why ? Because if they don’t have this thing, mostly of us,crying,sacrificing. Why? Because lots of person, having a body but not totally a human. They have heart but no feeling.Why? Because no soul,no spirit. They have mind but still stupid! Because they didn’t use it. That’s why I want to meet a true, a fully, a totally human…
Siya si Patani. Walang pretensiyon sa buhay. Walang ere. Walang kiyeme.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Survivor
I know of many friends, colleagues and acquaintances that are now hooked with Survivor Philippines in GMA 7. The ratings have been impressive despite its late time slot and I know that most of the cast-aways have made their marks in the minds of the Kapuso viewers (or should I say Filipino viewers since many friends, colleagues and acquaintances who are self-confessed Kapamilyas are also watching this show?). Patani Daño has now realized her dream of having “exfoshore” since I heard she co-hosted with Lucy Torres in the latter’s show in QTV when Wilma Doesnt was out. And I am definitely sure there will be more “exfoshore” to come for her. There had been a spoiler as well saying that JC Tiuseco will be the Sole Survivor as apparently, someone overheard the staff and crew of Survivor talking in a coffee shop somewhere about this. This was of course denied by the host, Paolo Bediones and he stressed that the Sole Survivor will remain unnamed until the finals night. As of this time, the winner is known only to the show’s Program Manager and all of them, from the host to the cast-aways to the staff and crew were all guarded by Confidentiality Agreements (hmmm, sounds familiar) they have signed prior to the show. A legal case awaits those who’ll spill the beans.
If you are familiar as to how all Survivor series are done (I am actually not but thanks to my friend Yeth for explaining to me), you’ll know that the shooting and taping has long ended before the actual airing of the show starts. The final two contenders will be revealed only on the show’s last week of showing and the previously voted-out cast-aways will be the ones to choose who between these final two will be the Sole Survivor. Since GMA’s version is franchised, I believe that they are bound to follow the same practices and principles as the Mother Survivor has. That said, I agree that the spoiler article or even the discussion in the coffee shop are not true. I’ll also stress my reasons later in this entry as to why I personally do not believe JC will win the title.
I am really fond of reality-based shows. From Search for a Star to PDA Season 2, I think I only missed all Star Circle Quests and PBB Season 1 and Teen Edition 1; the rest of all these shows I followed religiously, regardless if it’s from GMA or ABS and yes, IBC 13 (Search for a Star was aired by VIVA in IBC 13). Of course, I always have my bet and statistically, I am in the 60% to 70% win in betting. My winners’ circle included Sarah Geronimo, Erik Santos, Jennylyn Mercado, Jonalyn Viray, Mike Tan, Ryza Cenon, Marky Cielo, Sam Bumatay, Gerald Santos, Yeng Constantino, Beatriz Saw, and Keanna Reeves. I also had an entry airing my sentiments as to how my votes for Robi Domingo of PBB Season 2 were not counted and felt that there had been manipulations by ABS in their vote tabulation. At least for Survivor (under the impression that GMA will follow the mechanics of the mother show), the winner will be chosen by the cast-aways themselves. Safe way of selecting the winner, huh!
And now, talking about bets and since Survivor Philippines is the ‘in-thing’ nowadays, let me enumerate my bets and my thoughts on each of them:
My Top Five would be Zita, Cris, JC, Jace and Kiko. Originally, I am rooting for Patani, Niña, Zita, Cris and JC but since the first two already left the Ko Tarutao I gave Jace and Kiko my final two slots. And surprisingly, I am more “makamasa” now unlike before when I am rooting for the ones who are well-off, good-looking and capable to earn a spot in the local showbiz (Patani, Zita and Cris are usually not my type for bets). I guess watching the many shows and seeing how the unlikely contenders win the top plum made me more mature in accepting the fact that no matter how much I spend for the text votes, the producers, the director and the people behind the show will hand-pick the winner (here I go ranting again about the Robi Domingo scam).
Now why them? My original choices:
Patani - we all love the girl. Simplicity and innocence wise, she captured the hearts of the many viewers. The “yaya” has now become a household name. I think her being very vocal that she’s only after the “exfoshore” worked for her. And my, her comic antics are all natural! Cast her in Bubble Gang please!
Niña – had it not for her injury, I know Niña will get a long way in the show. She is fair, just and very competitive in all the challenges and she has this strong personality which her tribe mates in Jarakay sees as a threat, especially when it comes to forming alliances.
My Top Five (as of this writing):
Zita - the “labandera”. Her purpose of joining the show was really noble. She only wants the best for her seven children. She has jumped from one house to another and worked as a helper. Now in her mid-life years, she joined Survivor only to bring her youngest kid to school and give this child the education Zita herself was deprived of.
Cris – I like his comic antics. Cris is not the strong one ~ physically and mentally. But the way he treats his tribe mates, how he contribute to the challenges and the tasks and how he simply alleviate the boredom of the Naaks in their everyday stay in the island are really commendable. If I could cast Cris in a show, I’d like him to join Ariel and Maverick in this duo’s current show (don’t know the name for it’s on a late night timeslot) or in Nuts Entertainment with him joining the Balakubak portion.
JC – the sometimes weakling in the physical challenges yet the most handsome guy in the show. JC’s advantage is his good looks; win or lose, JC will surely get his claim of celebrity status. I’d like GMA to cast him in their shows that are lined-up, provided that they will give the boy the proper workshops and trainings. Or he can be paired with Chris Tiu (another GMA 7 promising star/TV host) in a sports-related show.
Why did I say though that JC will not win the title? Well, like what I’ve said, he is perceived to be weak in the challenges. I think the cast-aways are wise enough not to choose a winner which has not shown them that he or she deserves the honor of being the First Sole Survivor. Hello, this is still a physical and tactics show! Let’s face it as well, JC is a star-material (I’ve said that!) and this is just his ticket to fame! For me, he actually does not need to join Survivor; he only needs to do VTRs and attend auditions.
Jace – the strongest contender physically. I just don’t know if mentally, Jace has it (sorry, it’s too early to say!). Jace is the rough version of JC. While JC is the boy-next-door, Jace is the action star material. He has resemblance with Leandro Muñoz (for sure, you can’t remember who he is!). Jace should also join showbiz and should try auditioning for the sidekick role of Robin Padilla in his upcoming “Totoy Bato” show (with Regine Velasquez as the leading lady, hehehe mabanggit lang si Lola Regine! By the way, her Kim Samsoon bowed with an impressive rating as well!).
Kiko – Niña’s male version, Kiko plays the game by-the-book and by principles. He is such a good sport and a good tribe mate, making sure that he is doing his job and contributing all he can for the benefit of the Naak tribe. I like it when he was kidnapped by Jarakay when Naak lost in the immunity challenge. Though with another tribe and must be a pleasing visitor and slave to them, Kiko confessed that his loyalty is still with Naak and realized that even if they frequently lose the challenges, the bond that ties them is far better than the Jarakay’s.
I always tell my co-Survivor fans that I like the Naak tribe more than the Jarakay. Challenge-wise, Naaks are weaker than Jarakays but many would agree that the Naaks is a ‘family’ while Jarakays are divided by their alliances and their individual goals of winning the Sole Survivor title. If I may say, it was a mistake grouping these people who possess either strong or greedy personality in one tribe. When Gigit and Niña went out, I knew the clashes and the culture will remain in the Jarakay tribe for long not unless someone from amongst them would initiate to ‘bind’ the team. I really dislike Marlon and have cursed him so much while watching the show every night; how he boasts and acts as if he is in control of everything (not to mention his in-genuine loyalty by joining both alliances in Jarakay tribe) are sure down-falls for him. I just hope that in the next few weeks he’ll go out. And I hope as well that show business will not open its door to this self-centered and greedy monkey!
Well, the show will run till its finals night on December 6. Surely, there will be more twists and events that will happen while we’re all waiting for the Big Day. My top 5 may make it or not but whatever their fates would be in the competition, I will surely finish this show till its final episode. Thanks to GMA for this Survivor Philippines; the ratings that the show is getting is well-deserved. And I hope the milestone that you have just started does not end here. More Survivors to come!
Note: "exfoshore" is from a friend and reader, Migs Miguel. Just giving him the proper credits! Thanks Migs.
If you are familiar as to how all Survivor series are done (I am actually not but thanks to my friend Yeth for explaining to me), you’ll know that the shooting and taping has long ended before the actual airing of the show starts. The final two contenders will be revealed only on the show’s last week of showing and the previously voted-out cast-aways will be the ones to choose who between these final two will be the Sole Survivor. Since GMA’s version is franchised, I believe that they are bound to follow the same practices and principles as the Mother Survivor has. That said, I agree that the spoiler article or even the discussion in the coffee shop are not true. I’ll also stress my reasons later in this entry as to why I personally do not believe JC will win the title.
I am really fond of reality-based shows. From Search for a Star to PDA Season 2, I think I only missed all Star Circle Quests and PBB Season 1 and Teen Edition 1; the rest of all these shows I followed religiously, regardless if it’s from GMA or ABS and yes, IBC 13 (Search for a Star was aired by VIVA in IBC 13). Of course, I always have my bet and statistically, I am in the 60% to 70% win in betting. My winners’ circle included Sarah Geronimo, Erik Santos, Jennylyn Mercado, Jonalyn Viray, Mike Tan, Ryza Cenon, Marky Cielo, Sam Bumatay, Gerald Santos, Yeng Constantino, Beatriz Saw, and Keanna Reeves. I also had an entry airing my sentiments as to how my votes for Robi Domingo of PBB Season 2 were not counted and felt that there had been manipulations by ABS in their vote tabulation. At least for Survivor (under the impression that GMA will follow the mechanics of the mother show), the winner will be chosen by the cast-aways themselves. Safe way of selecting the winner, huh!
And now, talking about bets and since Survivor Philippines is the ‘in-thing’ nowadays, let me enumerate my bets and my thoughts on each of them:
My Top Five would be Zita, Cris, JC, Jace and Kiko. Originally, I am rooting for Patani, Niña, Zita, Cris and JC but since the first two already left the Ko Tarutao I gave Jace and Kiko my final two slots. And surprisingly, I am more “makamasa” now unlike before when I am rooting for the ones who are well-off, good-looking and capable to earn a spot in the local showbiz (Patani, Zita and Cris are usually not my type for bets). I guess watching the many shows and seeing how the unlikely contenders win the top plum made me more mature in accepting the fact that no matter how much I spend for the text votes, the producers, the director and the people behind the show will hand-pick the winner (here I go ranting again about the Robi Domingo scam).
Now why them? My original choices:
Patani - we all love the girl. Simplicity and innocence wise, she captured the hearts of the many viewers. The “yaya” has now become a household name. I think her being very vocal that she’s only after the “exfoshore” worked for her. And my, her comic antics are all natural! Cast her in Bubble Gang please!
Niña – had it not for her injury, I know Niña will get a long way in the show. She is fair, just and very competitive in all the challenges and she has this strong personality which her tribe mates in Jarakay sees as a threat, especially when it comes to forming alliances.
My Top Five (as of this writing):
Zita - the “labandera”. Her purpose of joining the show was really noble. She only wants the best for her seven children. She has jumped from one house to another and worked as a helper. Now in her mid-life years, she joined Survivor only to bring her youngest kid to school and give this child the education Zita herself was deprived of.
Cris – I like his comic antics. Cris is not the strong one ~ physically and mentally. But the way he treats his tribe mates, how he contribute to the challenges and the tasks and how he simply alleviate the boredom of the Naaks in their everyday stay in the island are really commendable. If I could cast Cris in a show, I’d like him to join Ariel and Maverick in this duo’s current show (don’t know the name for it’s on a late night timeslot) or in Nuts Entertainment with him joining the Balakubak portion.
JC – the sometimes weakling in the physical challenges yet the most handsome guy in the show. JC’s advantage is his good looks; win or lose, JC will surely get his claim of celebrity status. I’d like GMA to cast him in their shows that are lined-up, provided that they will give the boy the proper workshops and trainings. Or he can be paired with Chris Tiu (another GMA 7 promising star/TV host) in a sports-related show.
Why did I say though that JC will not win the title? Well, like what I’ve said, he is perceived to be weak in the challenges. I think the cast-aways are wise enough not to choose a winner which has not shown them that he or she deserves the honor of being the First Sole Survivor. Hello, this is still a physical and tactics show! Let’s face it as well, JC is a star-material (I’ve said that!) and this is just his ticket to fame! For me, he actually does not need to join Survivor; he only needs to do VTRs and attend auditions.
Jace – the strongest contender physically. I just don’t know if mentally, Jace has it (sorry, it’s too early to say!). Jace is the rough version of JC. While JC is the boy-next-door, Jace is the action star material. He has resemblance with Leandro Muñoz (for sure, you can’t remember who he is!). Jace should also join showbiz and should try auditioning for the sidekick role of Robin Padilla in his upcoming “Totoy Bato” show (with Regine Velasquez as the leading lady, hehehe mabanggit lang si Lola Regine! By the way, her Kim Samsoon bowed with an impressive rating as well!).
Kiko – Niña’s male version, Kiko plays the game by-the-book and by principles. He is such a good sport and a good tribe mate, making sure that he is doing his job and contributing all he can for the benefit of the Naak tribe. I like it when he was kidnapped by Jarakay when Naak lost in the immunity challenge. Though with another tribe and must be a pleasing visitor and slave to them, Kiko confessed that his loyalty is still with Naak and realized that even if they frequently lose the challenges, the bond that ties them is far better than the Jarakay’s.
I always tell my co-Survivor fans that I like the Naak tribe more than the Jarakay. Challenge-wise, Naaks are weaker than Jarakays but many would agree that the Naaks is a ‘family’ while Jarakays are divided by their alliances and their individual goals of winning the Sole Survivor title. If I may say, it was a mistake grouping these people who possess either strong or greedy personality in one tribe. When Gigit and Niña went out, I knew the clashes and the culture will remain in the Jarakay tribe for long not unless someone from amongst them would initiate to ‘bind’ the team. I really dislike Marlon and have cursed him so much while watching the show every night; how he boasts and acts as if he is in control of everything (not to mention his in-genuine loyalty by joining both alliances in Jarakay tribe) are sure down-falls for him. I just hope that in the next few weeks he’ll go out. And I hope as well that show business will not open its door to this self-centered and greedy monkey!
Well, the show will run till its finals night on December 6. Surely, there will be more twists and events that will happen while we’re all waiting for the Big Day. My top 5 may make it or not but whatever their fates would be in the competition, I will surely finish this show till its final episode. Thanks to GMA for this Survivor Philippines; the ratings that the show is getting is well-deserved. And I hope the milestone that you have just started does not end here. More Survivors to come!
Note: "exfoshore" is from a friend and reader, Migs Miguel. Just giving him the proper credits! Thanks Migs.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
I am Signing Off…
Before you think I am closing this blog account, let me clarify that I am not and I don’t have plans of doing so. This has been a part of my being for more than a year now. I have written many of my unguarded feelings and thoughts in this humble site and true enough, I have made my friends and online contacts more curious about the many things and personas I have written. I also have made them laugh and yes, some of them even cried with me. And most importantly, I knew that my efforts of being a blogger were not wasted, even if my site has not yet landed in the “popular list/most accessed sites” of any blogging network. The fact that one of my entries (I am an Accenture Leader) has been distributed to a few colleagues via e-mail, and that people I don’t know have recognized my writing skills and appreciated it is already a worthwhile recognition.
Now where am I signing off? Well, people in the office may know where. There is this “message board” in the office where our team members may write anything. It was a project of our Unit Lead when she had her “People’s Hour” with our processors and from one of these sessions, someone suggested this message board idea. As instructed, I had to buy a white board immediately and post it in our pantry area. Initially, I was apprehensive of the idea for I knew that this wouldn’t be a healthy message board at all. But since this was requested by our people, we simply must give in.
Little did we realize that the supposed-to-be message board has been the venue where our folks aired their protests and sentiments about everyone, including us, the Project’s Leadership Team. We came to a point that we decided to “censor” the postings because it has been very destructive of our image as a well-performing project of Accenture. Since then, the message board has been posted idly in the pantry area with only a few old announcements.
A few weeks back, someone wrote something I can no longer recall what. Out of curiosity, I wrote another thing: “Blind Item: Who is Black Pearl’s Rhian Ramos?”. This one I honestly wrote out of nothing. I am not pertaining to anyone at all, nor am I making association to anyone unlike a few friends who have associated the codename Shaina to someone from their unit way way back. Expectedly, people have reacted on this posting and someone even said, “Ano ba yan, tagal nang isyu yan!”. Again, I’d like to make it clear; the Rhian Ramos I am pertaining in my posting is just imaginary. I am just waiting for people to react and basically, to enliven the message board again. Where they are coming from to think that I am pointing to someone is not my problem anymore.
Day-by-day, people had many association of characters to which majority of them I am not at all familiar of. And with this, I was happy that the message board has come alive and I also became interested that I decided to drop a few more codenames. There’s Rayver Cruz, Black Pearl’s Denial King (disclaimer: I am not saying the real Rayver Cruz is a denial person). It is just that at the time when I posted this Rhian Ramos thing, the real Rayver of show business denied dating and courting the real Rhian. In the office, we have a denial king as he usually denies dating and courting many girls despite the many instances of him and the girls being seen to many places hence, the association to the real Rayver and Rhian. Again, my clarification: my Rhian Ramos is imaginary while my Rayver Cruz is a real characterization but they do not have direct connection at all.
I also coded Yda Henares, aunt-cum-manager of the real Rhian Ramos. Now, my Yda Henares was someone who reacted so violently about the posting I did for again, the imaginary Rhian Ramos. Twist: I am only pertaining to a girl Yda Henares; later on, it was revealed to me that there was also a guy counterpart. (Some people in the office can sometimes be poor when it comes to associating characters, sorry!).
There was also a Jordan Herrera codename for a guy who is being linked to two girls (they were named Aiko Melendez and Jackie Forster). Now, if you’re fond of the local showbiz, you won’t connect Jordan to Aiko nor Jackie. But specific to this issue: (1) Black Pearl’s Jordan Herrera is a former member of an all-male group. If you can still remember, the real Jordan Herrera is a member of “Power Boys”. Now, Black Pearl, try to connect this! (2) Aiko Melendez and Jackie Forster were both married and with kids. Black Pearl’s Aiko Melendez and Jackie Forster are of the same qualities. (Again, connect this!) Disclaimer again: I was only asked by someone to write this issue in the white message board because (1) he is close to Jordan and (2) he doesn’t have the courage to write what he saw and knew.
Now, there are a few more who were given by the processors themselves.
We all knew who Kelot and Bebot were. We also knew who were Boy Gimik, Romnick Sarmienta and Don Romantiko among others. A few knew who Lady Executive was. And there was Baron Geisler who I didn’t know until I had a chat with a “few sources” recently.
Much that I got curious of him I was really clueless about this Black Pearl’s Baron Geisler. And when I heard a few more details I realized why “my sources” had the association of characters. Now, for the past few days after hearing the stories about Baron, I am not posting anything about it in the message board. Why? Because the character that Baron has shown the majority of us in PBB and in all his controversies was the same character that this Black Pearl’s Baron Geisler has when drunk. (Sorry to the real Baron for this!). And I know that this is slanderous if my “sources” will not support me, and I don’t have plans of dragging them into further messes. I am just delighted and proud that they shared it with me. Amin-amin na lang yun!
Now again, why am I signing off to this “message cum chismis board”?
The day after Jordan Herrera became the “hot item”, someone posted in the message board “List down the most chismoso/chismosa in the office”. And guess who was written as Number 1. It was me! Bullshit! I have in my mind who was the person behind this! Fuck you!
Was I offended? Was I pissed off? The answer to both is a BIG YES!!!
Number 1 - My Rhian Ramos was only a product of imagination.
Number 2 - My Rayver Cruz, though not associated at all to this Rhian Ramos is true. BUT, and a big but, I also mentioned in the message board that Rayver Cruz now has a girlfriend which means, this issue has long died and that, Black Pearl’s Rayver Cruz is no longer a denying person. Sabi nga “hindi na chismis yun!”.
Number 3 – the Jordan Herrera issue is not from me. Again, I was just asked by a friend to write it in the message board. Now, to protect this friend of mine of the hassle, I wouldn’t name him. Let me take the blow!
Number 4 – I pledged to seal my lips about the Baron Geisler issue. More than protecting some people, I honestly believe that this is a “weak case” both for him and his victim; in short, there will be no winner between them. I just wish that both of them would be courageous enough to admit what happened and what is happening between them right now; for there are a few more issues coming out again lately about them. Again, my lips are sealed. Para kasing Rayver Cruz din itong si Baron eh! May pagka-Denial King!
Now, to say that I am the Number 1 Chismoso in the office is a big foul. Ako nga ang huli palage eh! You may probably think I can just rub this issue off, and that was what I am doing. But one day, someone again posted “Ady, wag ka magmalinis!” to which I replied “Hindi ako nagmamalinis… magbasa ka ng blog ko… dun pa lang makikita mo na kung pano ko itsismis ang sarili ko!” And I knew there is only one person behind this plot. Fuck you again!
Who is this person? I dare not say. Sisikat siya sa blog ko!
A few message as my way to end this long blog – I’d like to say my thank you and at the same time, my apologies to my “sources”. Uulitin ko, I only knew of it when you told me and I am not hiding nor protecting the culprit because of our "ties". Days before our chat, I promised I am really signing off and taking myself away out of that message board. Basta tayo, alam natin kung sino si Baron! And whatever it is that we have talked about, atin-atin na lang yun!
And to you Baron – I hope this is a proof enough that I am not chismoso. Much that “kinakati” na ako to tell the whole world who you are, I’d rather seal my lips. Is it because I am protecting you? YES. Coz after all, I consider you a friend. No matter how many times you’ve stabbed my back. No matter how offensive you became at one point. And no matter how my respect to you has declined.
To the Black Pearl folks – Again, I am signing off. To show that I am not your Number 1 Chismoso, this would be the first and last time that I’ll write something about the compromising issues I have unintentionally gotten myself into. The next entries you’ll read here are chismis about me again. Mas maganda na yun, enjoy tayo lahat! Walang nagmamalinis! Di ba Baron?
Now where am I signing off? Well, people in the office may know where. There is this “message board” in the office where our team members may write anything. It was a project of our Unit Lead when she had her “People’s Hour” with our processors and from one of these sessions, someone suggested this message board idea. As instructed, I had to buy a white board immediately and post it in our pantry area. Initially, I was apprehensive of the idea for I knew that this wouldn’t be a healthy message board at all. But since this was requested by our people, we simply must give in.
Little did we realize that the supposed-to-be message board has been the venue where our folks aired their protests and sentiments about everyone, including us, the Project’s Leadership Team. We came to a point that we decided to “censor” the postings because it has been very destructive of our image as a well-performing project of Accenture. Since then, the message board has been posted idly in the pantry area with only a few old announcements.
A few weeks back, someone wrote something I can no longer recall what. Out of curiosity, I wrote another thing: “Blind Item: Who is Black Pearl’s Rhian Ramos?”. This one I honestly wrote out of nothing. I am not pertaining to anyone at all, nor am I making association to anyone unlike a few friends who have associated the codename Shaina to someone from their unit way way back. Expectedly, people have reacted on this posting and someone even said, “Ano ba yan, tagal nang isyu yan!”. Again, I’d like to make it clear; the Rhian Ramos I am pertaining in my posting is just imaginary. I am just waiting for people to react and basically, to enliven the message board again. Where they are coming from to think that I am pointing to someone is not my problem anymore.
Day-by-day, people had many association of characters to which majority of them I am not at all familiar of. And with this, I was happy that the message board has come alive and I also became interested that I decided to drop a few more codenames. There’s Rayver Cruz, Black Pearl’s Denial King (disclaimer: I am not saying the real Rayver Cruz is a denial person). It is just that at the time when I posted this Rhian Ramos thing, the real Rayver of show business denied dating and courting the real Rhian. In the office, we have a denial king as he usually denies dating and courting many girls despite the many instances of him and the girls being seen to many places hence, the association to the real Rayver and Rhian. Again, my clarification: my Rhian Ramos is imaginary while my Rayver Cruz is a real characterization but they do not have direct connection at all.
I also coded Yda Henares, aunt-cum-manager of the real Rhian Ramos. Now, my Yda Henares was someone who reacted so violently about the posting I did for again, the imaginary Rhian Ramos. Twist: I am only pertaining to a girl Yda Henares; later on, it was revealed to me that there was also a guy counterpart. (Some people in the office can sometimes be poor when it comes to associating characters, sorry!).
There was also a Jordan Herrera codename for a guy who is being linked to two girls (they were named Aiko Melendez and Jackie Forster). Now, if you’re fond of the local showbiz, you won’t connect Jordan to Aiko nor Jackie. But specific to this issue: (1) Black Pearl’s Jordan Herrera is a former member of an all-male group. If you can still remember, the real Jordan Herrera is a member of “Power Boys”. Now, Black Pearl, try to connect this! (2) Aiko Melendez and Jackie Forster were both married and with kids. Black Pearl’s Aiko Melendez and Jackie Forster are of the same qualities. (Again, connect this!) Disclaimer again: I was only asked by someone to write this issue in the white message board because (1) he is close to Jordan and (2) he doesn’t have the courage to write what he saw and knew.
Now, there are a few more who were given by the processors themselves.
We all knew who Kelot and Bebot were. We also knew who were Boy Gimik, Romnick Sarmienta and Don Romantiko among others. A few knew who Lady Executive was. And there was Baron Geisler who I didn’t know until I had a chat with a “few sources” recently.
Much that I got curious of him I was really clueless about this Black Pearl’s Baron Geisler. And when I heard a few more details I realized why “my sources” had the association of characters. Now, for the past few days after hearing the stories about Baron, I am not posting anything about it in the message board. Why? Because the character that Baron has shown the majority of us in PBB and in all his controversies was the same character that this Black Pearl’s Baron Geisler has when drunk. (Sorry to the real Baron for this!). And I know that this is slanderous if my “sources” will not support me, and I don’t have plans of dragging them into further messes. I am just delighted and proud that they shared it with me. Amin-amin na lang yun!
Now again, why am I signing off to this “message cum chismis board”?
The day after Jordan Herrera became the “hot item”, someone posted in the message board “List down the most chismoso/chismosa in the office”. And guess who was written as Number 1. It was me! Bullshit! I have in my mind who was the person behind this! Fuck you!
Was I offended? Was I pissed off? The answer to both is a BIG YES!!!
Number 1 - My Rhian Ramos was only a product of imagination.
Number 2 - My Rayver Cruz, though not associated at all to this Rhian Ramos is true. BUT, and a big but, I also mentioned in the message board that Rayver Cruz now has a girlfriend which means, this issue has long died and that, Black Pearl’s Rayver Cruz is no longer a denying person. Sabi nga “hindi na chismis yun!”.
Number 3 – the Jordan Herrera issue is not from me. Again, I was just asked by a friend to write it in the message board. Now, to protect this friend of mine of the hassle, I wouldn’t name him. Let me take the blow!
Number 4 – I pledged to seal my lips about the Baron Geisler issue. More than protecting some people, I honestly believe that this is a “weak case” both for him and his victim; in short, there will be no winner between them. I just wish that both of them would be courageous enough to admit what happened and what is happening between them right now; for there are a few more issues coming out again lately about them. Again, my lips are sealed. Para kasing Rayver Cruz din itong si Baron eh! May pagka-Denial King!
Now, to say that I am the Number 1 Chismoso in the office is a big foul. Ako nga ang huli palage eh! You may probably think I can just rub this issue off, and that was what I am doing. But one day, someone again posted “Ady, wag ka magmalinis!” to which I replied “Hindi ako nagmamalinis… magbasa ka ng blog ko… dun pa lang makikita mo na kung pano ko itsismis ang sarili ko!” And I knew there is only one person behind this plot. Fuck you again!
Who is this person? I dare not say. Sisikat siya sa blog ko!
A few message as my way to end this long blog – I’d like to say my thank you and at the same time, my apologies to my “sources”. Uulitin ko, I only knew of it when you told me and I am not hiding nor protecting the culprit because of our "ties". Days before our chat, I promised I am really signing off and taking myself away out of that message board. Basta tayo, alam natin kung sino si Baron! And whatever it is that we have talked about, atin-atin na lang yun!
And to you Baron – I hope this is a proof enough that I am not chismoso. Much that “kinakati” na ako to tell the whole world who you are, I’d rather seal my lips. Is it because I am protecting you? YES. Coz after all, I consider you a friend. No matter how many times you’ve stabbed my back. No matter how offensive you became at one point. And no matter how my respect to you has declined.
To the Black Pearl folks – Again, I am signing off. To show that I am not your Number 1 Chismoso, this would be the first and last time that I’ll write something about the compromising issues I have unintentionally gotten myself into. The next entries you’ll read here are chismis about me again. Mas maganda na yun, enjoy tayo lahat! Walang nagmamalinis! Di ba Baron?
Sunday, October 5, 2008
One Year na pala...
OMG! It slipped my mind... one year na pala ako nagba-blog sa Blogspot wehehehe...
Random Blog
Been trying to post the past few days but all attempts were not successful. One time I am writing something about declaration of the famous line "I have moved on" only to end up deleting all entries because I realized that it is not something that's declared. The real thing about moving on is that you feel that you have moved on and over it, right? Now, to write about it enumerating all the reasons why you felt you've moved on, is simply a manifestation that you have not. I mean, this state of being over does not need any justification anymore. It is simply felt.
I also tried writing something personal about me like things I've done the past days but also was not successful. Reason: the inner drive to write them and by another, nothing much has happened to me except for the many workloads I was very thankful of because they consumed all my energies. When every day ends, I simply head myself out of being a corporate slave and tuck myself in the belt of a businessman (whose business isn't profitable at all, hehehe!). By late night, I am glued in my room's TV set for Survivor Philippines is simply addictive! Of course, that would be after I had a good laugh with all the antics of the Kim Sam Soon cast. By past 11 PM, I am still wide awake for my new set of text buddies are still bugging me (but of course, I enjoy it!). See how non-exciting my life has been lately?
Had it not for today's breather I may have died of boredom already (exag... probably will just break down hehehe). It was my Goddaughter AJ's Second Birthday and her Dra. Mommy Joy did not forget to invite me. Seeing my high school friends again was a sure treat. Also got my invite for the baptism of Carl, though Jojo has called me in the office to inform me I am one of the "ninongs". Again, prisintado ako kay She to be her first born's godfather (I think usapan naman namin yun, ako ang ninong ng lahat ng first borns ng Ts). So I am looking forward for the next weekend. Lois, please fill your car's gas tank, who knows we may have one of our unplanned jaunts again on Saturday?
Now, I had an entry again... even if this one isn't too exciting to read. I apologize... promise, I will be back again...
Good night!
I also tried writing something personal about me like things I've done the past days but also was not successful. Reason: the inner drive to write them and by another, nothing much has happened to me except for the many workloads I was very thankful of because they consumed all my energies. When every day ends, I simply head myself out of being a corporate slave and tuck myself in the belt of a businessman (whose business isn't profitable at all, hehehe!). By late night, I am glued in my room's TV set for Survivor Philippines is simply addictive! Of course, that would be after I had a good laugh with all the antics of the Kim Sam Soon cast. By past 11 PM, I am still wide awake for my new set of text buddies are still bugging me (but of course, I enjoy it!). See how non-exciting my life has been lately?
Had it not for today's breather I may have died of boredom already (exag... probably will just break down hehehe). It was my Goddaughter AJ's Second Birthday and her Dra. Mommy Joy did not forget to invite me. Seeing my high school friends again was a sure treat. Also got my invite for the baptism of Carl, though Jojo has called me in the office to inform me I am one of the "ninongs". Again, prisintado ako kay She to be her first born's godfather (I think usapan naman namin yun, ako ang ninong ng lahat ng first borns ng Ts). So I am looking forward for the next weekend. Lois, please fill your car's gas tank, who knows we may have one of our unplanned jaunts again on Saturday?
Now, I had an entry again... even if this one isn't too exciting to read. I apologize... promise, I will be back again...
Good night!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
"For the First Time"
Finally watched the movie “For the First Time”. Since I left the office by the dot yesterday but was quite lazy to go home yet, I thought of treating myself out. Good that Cinema 1 of Festival Cinema was still showing the Richard-KC movie even if it was already on its third week; well, the movie may really be a hit for it lasted that long! I really planned to watch it... but I didn't know why I wasn't able to do so during its first two weeks of running! Now that I have watched it, time for a little critique-ing!
I actually expected it to be just a feel-good movie and nothing else! The story was simple ~ a happy-go-lucky son (Richard) of an ex-Vice President bumped with the trying-hard-to-impress-her-dad-in-managing-their-business pretty girl (KC) in Santorini, Greece where the former bought a small cafeteria and the latter was off for a vacation accompanying her “yaya” who is to meet her pen-pal who apparently, was the manager of the earlier mentioned cafeteria. Incidentally, Richard's character was the ex-boyfriend of all the girl friends of KC's character, where the “hate~twist” part of the story evolved. Just like any other romantic movies, the two eventually fell in love but was too cautious of the risks they would have to take if they will push the relationship through ~ Richard losing his free-spirited attitude and KC finally losing her dad's trust and confidence in managing their real estate business.
KC was hmm, very pretty and unlike her mom during her “Dear Heart” movie, KC showed some skin by wearing swimsuits (with beach dress on top but you can still see her swimsuits inside). She also has a scene where she just got out of the bathroom wearing her bathrobe and was so wet! Richard was expectedly playing the usual boy-next-door role. KC and Richard look good together ~ the chemistry was there and the sweetness was natural. I wouldn't be surprised if they would eventually end up as a couple. Let's wait for their Valentine movie if there would be developments.
Acting wise, the two of them were still “raw” ~ it was only KC's first movie so you could expect her to be a little amateur-ish on this one. With Richard, it was still the same acting, errr... dull (hope Anabelle Rama wouldn't read this blog!). The saving glory was Phillip Salvador's character... in him, you will really see what a brilliant actor is!
The location was fascinating. If only I am rich and capable, I would like to go to Santorini. I loved the plain white paints of all its establishments and houses. The beach water was also clear... and yes, the sunset there was simply lovely!
I had a few quotes from the movie but I apologize if I was not able to get them in verbatim for it was hard to write inside the dark movie house (these quotes though may have been said already and common to you):
"Six years... Six years Dad, that you've seen me but have not really look at me...."
"How can you expect to manage this business when you can't even manage yourself, Sophia?"
"When you start to fall in love, you will eventually lose yourself and just give in whatever it takes..."
Over-all, the purpose of the movie was attained. It established the new loveteam of KC and Richard with its box-office result. It entertained moviegoers since we all felt good leaving the movie house. It had its little lessons ~ family matters most, love will defy all odds, etc. And lastly, it helped me pass my two hours of existence not worrying much of all the woes I have inside me.
I am still a John Lloyd Cruz fan though.... add Sarah Geronimo... the “sun dance movie” is still my fave....
KC Concepcion? Of course I am a fan! Richard Gutierrez? I am a John Lloyd fan! (Anabelle – don't read my blog, please!). Hehehe...
I actually expected it to be just a feel-good movie and nothing else! The story was simple ~ a happy-go-lucky son (Richard) of an ex-Vice President bumped with the trying-hard-to-impress-her-dad-in-managing-their-business pretty girl (KC) in Santorini, Greece where the former bought a small cafeteria and the latter was off for a vacation accompanying her “yaya” who is to meet her pen-pal who apparently, was the manager of the earlier mentioned cafeteria. Incidentally, Richard's character was the ex-boyfriend of all the girl friends of KC's character, where the “hate~twist” part of the story evolved. Just like any other romantic movies, the two eventually fell in love but was too cautious of the risks they would have to take if they will push the relationship through ~ Richard losing his free-spirited attitude and KC finally losing her dad's trust and confidence in managing their real estate business.
KC was hmm, very pretty and unlike her mom during her “Dear Heart” movie, KC showed some skin by wearing swimsuits (with beach dress on top but you can still see her swimsuits inside). She also has a scene where she just got out of the bathroom wearing her bathrobe and was so wet! Richard was expectedly playing the usual boy-next-door role. KC and Richard look good together ~ the chemistry was there and the sweetness was natural. I wouldn't be surprised if they would eventually end up as a couple. Let's wait for their Valentine movie if there would be developments.
Acting wise, the two of them were still “raw” ~ it was only KC's first movie so you could expect her to be a little amateur-ish on this one. With Richard, it was still the same acting, errr... dull (hope Anabelle Rama wouldn't read this blog!). The saving glory was Phillip Salvador's character... in him, you will really see what a brilliant actor is!
The location was fascinating. If only I am rich and capable, I would like to go to Santorini. I loved the plain white paints of all its establishments and houses. The beach water was also clear... and yes, the sunset there was simply lovely!
I had a few quotes from the movie but I apologize if I was not able to get them in verbatim for it was hard to write inside the dark movie house (these quotes though may have been said already and common to you):
"Six years... Six years Dad, that you've seen me but have not really look at me...."
"How can you expect to manage this business when you can't even manage yourself, Sophia?"
"When you start to fall in love, you will eventually lose yourself and just give in whatever it takes..."
Over-all, the purpose of the movie was attained. It established the new loveteam of KC and Richard with its box-office result. It entertained moviegoers since we all felt good leaving the movie house. It had its little lessons ~ family matters most, love will defy all odds, etc. And lastly, it helped me pass my two hours of existence not worrying much of all the woes I have inside me.
I am still a John Lloyd Cruz fan though.... add Sarah Geronimo... the “sun dance movie” is still my fave....
KC Concepcion? Of course I am a fan! Richard Gutierrez? I am a John Lloyd fan! (Anabelle – don't read my blog, please!). Hehehe...
Thursday, September 18, 2008
The Most Recent Bitchy Get-Away
The trip has been planned as early as June; that’s the bitchy trademark, super super ahead with planning. And since I tagged it as a bitchy get-away you may have assumed that this would be with Yeth and Jingle. Originally it was, but Yeth recently had been very sickly she was advised by her Mom to take this one off. And because the plane tickets were already purchased and our hotel reservation was likewise paid, Jingle and I decided to still push it through; half-hearted of course because one head is out. Surely less pictures, less fun and hmm, less enjoyment. Jingle and I though are still positive that Yeth will be with us next time…
I needed to spend the night of August 27 in Jingle’s house so I won’t be late on our 2:30 AM trip to the Airport; our flight was scheduled at 5:10 AM and since there will be no buses yet by that time going to Metro Manila, Jingle borrowed the Revo of Ate Cynthia to ferry us to NAIA Terminal 3. Of course, we barely slept since I had a long chat with her sister Dyna who I haven’t met for months already. By 2:00 AM we prepared and by 5:10 AM we’re already boarding the plane which will bring us to Caticlan airport in an hour’s time. The excitement was as if it would be my first time in Boracay… can’t wait to tour Jingle around in my would-be yearly destination (it was Baguio before but I changed it now to Bora). We arrived at Bora a few minutes after 6:00 AM, and yes, Bora is still majestic even during the first few hours of the day!
All were arranged already (early check-in at SUR Hotel and round-trip land and boat transfers from Caticlan to the island) so we were not hassled by carrying our stuffs and loading them in the boat and the van service (thanks to that SUR personnel assigned to us!). Upon arriving in the hotel we immediately proceeded in our room, left our stuff and ate our breakfast in the dining area. Yes, I will recommend SUR to you guys ~ the place was cozy, their staff are accommodating, the rates are affordable and most importantly, it’s in Boat Station 1. While waiting for our breakfast, we went to the beach front, brought our cameras and took pictures left and right while a native guy was talking to us offering the usual adventure packages in Bora ~ parasailing, banana boat ride, island hopping, reef walking etc. Jingle and I opted to have reef walking and immediately closed the deal with the native. After our breakfast, we headed to the other side of the island where all these adventures are being done. If there’s one thing that we bitches are fond of doing, that is to try a little adventure from time to time ~ and indeed, reef walking was really an adventure! Imagine being 15 feet under the sea level, complete with schools of fishes and coral reefs not to mention, the possibility of a shark attack (not sure if Bora is shark infested). But it was really worth it, must I say. The 30 minutes of withstanding the underwater pressure is incomparable to the joy of seeing the life under the sea! Truly, nature has its way of amazing me.
After the reef walking, Jingle and I went to D’ Mall to (1) look for a photo processing store to transfer the pictures from the film to a CD (this we found out would take three days) since we didn’t have an underwater camera (the film was actually part of the 2K reef walking package for two pax); (2) to check-out “pasalubongs” and (3) to have our lunch. While Jingle was encouraging me to have my hair braided, I opted not to and instead settled for a headband. Jingle bought some shirts, key chains and some other items while I just accompanied her (I can’t buy my folks things from Bora since my press release was that I am going to Negros Occidental). We agreed though to buy shirts with Boracay hand-paints from Lonely Planet as souvenirs. Lunch time came and we had it in that famous Hawaiian Restaurant (sorry I’m not really good in names) in Station 1. Dessert was the crepe from Crazy Crepes from D’ Mall (oohhlala, after I failed to try it with Grace and Ryan on my second visit I finally tasted it!)
We then went back to our hotel room to catch some afternoon nap but I decided to wander around thinking resting idly in the hotel is a waste of time since we only have an overnight stay. I walked and walked till I reached the dead-end of Station 1 ~ the hill connecting Station 1 and the Yapak Island. I spent some 45 minutes of quiet time just contemplating while looking at the sea and then headed back to the hotel. Was surprised to see Jingle waiting for me in the hotel lobby and she claimed she’s been there the whole time that I was out (she said after a few minutes when I told her I am to go out she also got up from sleeping). We then went to Willy’s Rock to take pictures (again!). We then proceeded to Jonah’s Restaurant for her to have a taste of the island’s famous banana-mango milkshake. Truly, it was Nirvana sipping the fantastic milkshake! Just beside the Jonah’s there were some natives selling grilled stuff (hotdogs, isaw, tenga ng baboy, etc.) and yes, we splurged in these grilled foods and skipped dinner since we’re already full. Can you just imagine where your Php 200.00 can take you on these street foods which are being sold Php 10.00 – Php 40.00 per stick? We then had a few more dipping in the Boracay sea before calling it a day! We originally planned for a night-out but we’re both tired already we opted to just sleep. Jingle was joking I was already dreaming as early as 8:00 PM hehehe…
We had to wake up early since we will have a long trip from Caticlan to Iloilo, our drop-off point going to Negros Occidental (Jingle’s home province). As early as 7:00 AM we were already taking our breakfast and checked-out at around 8:00 AM. By 9:00 AM we were already leaving Caticlan via Ceres Bus Lines for Iloilo. It was a tiring eight-hour ride since (1) the roads in Aklan were zigzagging and (2) the roads in Capiz were rough ones. Much that I wanted to take a nap these two reasons spoiled my plan. By 4:30 PM we were already in Iloilo Port catching Weesam Express which will ferry us for an hour to Bacolod. We arrived in Bacolod by 6:00 PM, took a cab to EB Magalona and reached Jingle’s lair by 7:00 PM. It was their Barangay Fiesta so there was some sort of a Bikini Open pageant. It was probably because I am a new face and Jingle has been visiting them rarely, we were asked to judge the said pageant. Hmmm, natawa ako doon!!! We were three in the judging table; Jingle and I was eyeing Contestant Number 3 but the third judge gave another contestant a perfect score of 10 while Jingle and I gave our bet only a 9+ mark. Averaging the scores, our bet ended up as First Runner Up with the third judge’s bet winning the title. Hmmm, that was okay ~ all was just for the heck of judging! And since I took many pictures of the girls wearing their skimpiest bikinis (some were almost wearing nothing at all), I had an instant “pasalubong” to the sex maniacs in the office!
The third day was expected to be an idle one since it was the Barangay Fiesta and I can't mingle with any of the visitors of the Batchos since I don't know them. In the morning Jingle brought me to the Town Plaza where we went online for a few minutes to check some e-mails and tried the batchoy which they are famous for. I took some photos and we then headed back to their place. In the afternoon, I just took a nap and prepared for the evening’s activity ~ a show from a local band and Viva Hot Babe’s Jennifer Lee. Again, since we were new faces and Jingle’s sister Dyna was a sponsor of the fiesta, we were given VIP seats in the guests’ table (we were actually seated beside Jennifer Lee). Nah, was not fascinated by her… I didn’t even take a picture of her (aanhin ko naman yun?).
My last day in the Western Visayas was spent in Murcia, Negros Occidental where I visited the famous Mambukal Resort. The first part was trekking to the 6th Falls (they actually have seven falls) and mind you, this one’s really tiring. I will not blame my age with the difficulty in reaching this falls, since the trek was really arduous. All the tiredness we felt was paid off when we splurged in the super freezing cold waters of the falls! Now here’s the catch ~ since I didn’t have my usual morning ritual that day, my stomach did not cooperate. Upon reaching the site I am no longer comfortable; I really needed to, sorry for the word, defecate. And so, with only a tissue paper I looked for a comfortable site to give in with this uncalled call of nature. Yes, while doing this I am singing “Sa bukid ay may papel”; thanks to the tissue paper of Jingle’s friend Edward. And as if this blooper isn’t enough, when we were doing our shower I found out I didn’t bring extra underwear and belt to support my loose short. Can you just imagine how I survived the travel for two hours from Murcia to EB Magalona under this dilemma? That wasn’t a good way to end this get-away!
Upon arriving in Jingle’s house we just freshen up (and I wore an undie and put my belt on) and proceeded to Silay International Airport for our 6:00 PM flight back to Manila. For the second time, Jackie Manzano was our flight attendant (when the bitches had our first jaunt Jackie was also our flight attendant).
This trip may be a little pass my average rating since for one thing, Yeth isn’t with us which makes the enjoyment incomplete. But at least, it was an opportunity for me to rewind and relax. And yes, it triggered my and Jingle’s excitement (and hopefully Yeth’s) for our next trip. Next destination: Singapore hopefully! For now, it’s home sweet home and yes, back to reality.
I needed to spend the night of August 27 in Jingle’s house so I won’t be late on our 2:30 AM trip to the Airport; our flight was scheduled at 5:10 AM and since there will be no buses yet by that time going to Metro Manila, Jingle borrowed the Revo of Ate Cynthia to ferry us to NAIA Terminal 3. Of course, we barely slept since I had a long chat with her sister Dyna who I haven’t met for months already. By 2:00 AM we prepared and by 5:10 AM we’re already boarding the plane which will bring us to Caticlan airport in an hour’s time. The excitement was as if it would be my first time in Boracay… can’t wait to tour Jingle around in my would-be yearly destination (it was Baguio before but I changed it now to Bora). We arrived at Bora a few minutes after 6:00 AM, and yes, Bora is still majestic even during the first few hours of the day!
All were arranged already (early check-in at SUR Hotel and round-trip land and boat transfers from Caticlan to the island) so we were not hassled by carrying our stuffs and loading them in the boat and the van service (thanks to that SUR personnel assigned to us!). Upon arriving in the hotel we immediately proceeded in our room, left our stuff and ate our breakfast in the dining area. Yes, I will recommend SUR to you guys ~ the place was cozy, their staff are accommodating, the rates are affordable and most importantly, it’s in Boat Station 1. While waiting for our breakfast, we went to the beach front, brought our cameras and took pictures left and right while a native guy was talking to us offering the usual adventure packages in Bora ~ parasailing, banana boat ride, island hopping, reef walking etc. Jingle and I opted to have reef walking and immediately closed the deal with the native. After our breakfast, we headed to the other side of the island where all these adventures are being done. If there’s one thing that we bitches are fond of doing, that is to try a little adventure from time to time ~ and indeed, reef walking was really an adventure! Imagine being 15 feet under the sea level, complete with schools of fishes and coral reefs not to mention, the possibility of a shark attack (not sure if Bora is shark infested). But it was really worth it, must I say. The 30 minutes of withstanding the underwater pressure is incomparable to the joy of seeing the life under the sea! Truly, nature has its way of amazing me.
After the reef walking, Jingle and I went to D’ Mall to (1) look for a photo processing store to transfer the pictures from the film to a CD (this we found out would take three days) since we didn’t have an underwater camera (the film was actually part of the 2K reef walking package for two pax); (2) to check-out “pasalubongs” and (3) to have our lunch. While Jingle was encouraging me to have my hair braided, I opted not to and instead settled for a headband. Jingle bought some shirts, key chains and some other items while I just accompanied her (I can’t buy my folks things from Bora since my press release was that I am going to Negros Occidental). We agreed though to buy shirts with Boracay hand-paints from Lonely Planet as souvenirs. Lunch time came and we had it in that famous Hawaiian Restaurant (sorry I’m not really good in names) in Station 1. Dessert was the crepe from Crazy Crepes from D’ Mall (oohhlala, after I failed to try it with Grace and Ryan on my second visit I finally tasted it!)
We then went back to our hotel room to catch some afternoon nap but I decided to wander around thinking resting idly in the hotel is a waste of time since we only have an overnight stay. I walked and walked till I reached the dead-end of Station 1 ~ the hill connecting Station 1 and the Yapak Island. I spent some 45 minutes of quiet time just contemplating while looking at the sea and then headed back to the hotel. Was surprised to see Jingle waiting for me in the hotel lobby and she claimed she’s been there the whole time that I was out (she said after a few minutes when I told her I am to go out she also got up from sleeping). We then went to Willy’s Rock to take pictures (again!). We then proceeded to Jonah’s Restaurant for her to have a taste of the island’s famous banana-mango milkshake. Truly, it was Nirvana sipping the fantastic milkshake! Just beside the Jonah’s there were some natives selling grilled stuff (hotdogs, isaw, tenga ng baboy, etc.) and yes, we splurged in these grilled foods and skipped dinner since we’re already full. Can you just imagine where your Php 200.00 can take you on these street foods which are being sold Php 10.00 – Php 40.00 per stick? We then had a few more dipping in the Boracay sea before calling it a day! We originally planned for a night-out but we’re both tired already we opted to just sleep. Jingle was joking I was already dreaming as early as 8:00 PM hehehe…
We had to wake up early since we will have a long trip from Caticlan to Iloilo, our drop-off point going to Negros Occidental (Jingle’s home province). As early as 7:00 AM we were already taking our breakfast and checked-out at around 8:00 AM. By 9:00 AM we were already leaving Caticlan via Ceres Bus Lines for Iloilo. It was a tiring eight-hour ride since (1) the roads in Aklan were zigzagging and (2) the roads in Capiz were rough ones. Much that I wanted to take a nap these two reasons spoiled my plan. By 4:30 PM we were already in Iloilo Port catching Weesam Express which will ferry us for an hour to Bacolod. We arrived in Bacolod by 6:00 PM, took a cab to EB Magalona and reached Jingle’s lair by 7:00 PM. It was their Barangay Fiesta so there was some sort of a Bikini Open pageant. It was probably because I am a new face and Jingle has been visiting them rarely, we were asked to judge the said pageant. Hmmm, natawa ako doon!!! We were three in the judging table; Jingle and I was eyeing Contestant Number 3 but the third judge gave another contestant a perfect score of 10 while Jingle and I gave our bet only a 9+ mark. Averaging the scores, our bet ended up as First Runner Up with the third judge’s bet winning the title. Hmmm, that was okay ~ all was just for the heck of judging! And since I took many pictures of the girls wearing their skimpiest bikinis (some were almost wearing nothing at all), I had an instant “pasalubong” to the sex maniacs in the office!
The third day was expected to be an idle one since it was the Barangay Fiesta and I can't mingle with any of the visitors of the Batchos since I don't know them. In the morning Jingle brought me to the Town Plaza where we went online for a few minutes to check some e-mails and tried the batchoy which they are famous for. I took some photos and we then headed back to their place. In the afternoon, I just took a nap and prepared for the evening’s activity ~ a show from a local band and Viva Hot Babe’s Jennifer Lee. Again, since we were new faces and Jingle’s sister Dyna was a sponsor of the fiesta, we were given VIP seats in the guests’ table (we were actually seated beside Jennifer Lee). Nah, was not fascinated by her… I didn’t even take a picture of her (aanhin ko naman yun?).
My last day in the Western Visayas was spent in Murcia, Negros Occidental where I visited the famous Mambukal Resort. The first part was trekking to the 6th Falls (they actually have seven falls) and mind you, this one’s really tiring. I will not blame my age with the difficulty in reaching this falls, since the trek was really arduous. All the tiredness we felt was paid off when we splurged in the super freezing cold waters of the falls! Now here’s the catch ~ since I didn’t have my usual morning ritual that day, my stomach did not cooperate. Upon reaching the site I am no longer comfortable; I really needed to, sorry for the word, defecate. And so, with only a tissue paper I looked for a comfortable site to give in with this uncalled call of nature. Yes, while doing this I am singing “Sa bukid ay may papel”; thanks to the tissue paper of Jingle’s friend Edward. And as if this blooper isn’t enough, when we were doing our shower I found out I didn’t bring extra underwear and belt to support my loose short. Can you just imagine how I survived the travel for two hours from Murcia to EB Magalona under this dilemma? That wasn’t a good way to end this get-away!
Upon arriving in Jingle’s house we just freshen up (and I wore an undie and put my belt on) and proceeded to Silay International Airport for our 6:00 PM flight back to Manila. For the second time, Jackie Manzano was our flight attendant (when the bitches had our first jaunt Jackie was also our flight attendant).
This trip may be a little pass my average rating since for one thing, Yeth isn’t with us which makes the enjoyment incomplete. But at least, it was an opportunity for me to rewind and relax. And yes, it triggered my and Jingle’s excitement (and hopefully Yeth’s) for our next trip. Next destination: Singapore hopefully! For now, it’s home sweet home and yes, back to reality.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Muli... ang ***
* Hindi ako makapag-blog recently, kahit hindi naman busy. Promise, tatapusin ko yun blog about my 3rd Bora Escapade and yun Negros Get-Away... may magandang istorya about that... especially yun sa Mambukal Resort
* 4 weeks na po... yes, 4 weeks na walang text from the person who used to be a constant companion... okay naman... hindi ko na din hinahanap at ineexpect
* Nagkasakit ako for a few days and one week medication... pharyngitis saka allergic rhinitis... kala ko UTI uli eh, saka macoconfine na ako... ikaw na magdeliryo at magsisigaw dahil sa taas ng lagnat
* Dami nagkakasakit recently... ako, tatay ko (at naconfine uli... naghirap na naman ako hehehe pero okay lang at least okay na siya), tatay ni Ryan (na-ICU, buti na lang okay na din sya), si Ryan din mismo, si Grace muntik na, si Mayeth siyempre (and how I missed Yeth during the Bora-Negros jaunt), si Kuya Mikki ngayon... hayyy, sana wala na sumunod...
* Tunog pa din ng tunog ang CP ko... dahil kay E... hmmm, matinik talaga ako... I can make someone fall kahit sa pakikipaglandian ko lang sa text... kaya nga off limits lahat ng friends ko sa cellphone ko eh... maintriga kasi...
* Gusto ko uli mag-Bora... sana nga anak-mayaman na lang ako...
* Gusto ko din dalhin ang parents ko sa Bohol... sana next year, kayanin ng budget
* Gusto ko na i-close ang credit cards ko... ayoko na malubog...
* Ang internet shop ko... ewan... minsan gusto ko isara, minsan hindi naman...
* May dalawa akong bagong inaanak... anak ni Teleng at anak ni Sherley (prisintado ako dito, Club T kasi eh)
* Siguro susunod na ikakasal si Sheim na... abay kaya ako? Ninong kaya ako ng magiging anak niya? Abangan...
* Kasabay ko kanina uli sa bus ang first love ko... wala lang... deadma kami pareho... as if, hindi kame magkakilala... ewan ko ba... hindi naman kame magkaaway
* Bitter yun mga text na narereceive ko lately... pero bakit hindi naman ako apektado...
* Ber months na... nagpaplano na kame ng Christmas Party... and as usual, pabibo na naman ako hehehe... kailan ba naman hindi???
* Love ko na uli ang work ko... it made me feel na I am good and I am destined to be great...
* Gusto ko ng iPod... baka Christmas gift ko for myself...
* Minsan gusto ko ng SLR camera, pero minsan ayoko din... aanhin ko yun??? Eh may maaalala lang ako...
* Stalker ako, may nagsabi... pwedeng oo, pwedeng hindi... pero heller... ang level naman ng inii-stalk ko eh yun tipong mataas naman sa akin ng ilang level... hindi yun cheap na kung sino lang jan na mapagpanggap...
* Hindi komo binabasa ko blog mo eh bilib ako sa iyo... nah... sowee... mas madami akong nababasang magagandang blog... at kung blog at blog din lang... sa blog pa lang ng friends ko na sina Mayeth, Loisa, Ryan at Grace, okay na ako... itsura nito!!!
* Ang blog ko kinonsider ng ManilaLeaP ng Accenture for publishing... sana mapili at makapasa kahit may mga foul words ako na sinulat...
* At sana eh hindi magreact si CSV sa mga blogs ko especially yun about babes... lagot ako wahahaha!!! Baka ipagdasal ako noon...
* At lastly, ngayon ko minahal lalo ang family ko, ang 4 na friends na nasa featured profile ko sa friendster at siyempre ang sarili ko... sige na nga, magpapagupit na ako... kalimutan na ang planong magpa-rebond
* Bukas o sa makalawa, matino na ang blog na isusulat ko...
* 4 weeks na po... yes, 4 weeks na walang text from the person who used to be a constant companion... okay naman... hindi ko na din hinahanap at ineexpect
* Nagkasakit ako for a few days and one week medication... pharyngitis saka allergic rhinitis... kala ko UTI uli eh, saka macoconfine na ako... ikaw na magdeliryo at magsisigaw dahil sa taas ng lagnat
* Dami nagkakasakit recently... ako, tatay ko (at naconfine uli... naghirap na naman ako hehehe pero okay lang at least okay na siya), tatay ni Ryan (na-ICU, buti na lang okay na din sya), si Ryan din mismo, si Grace muntik na, si Mayeth siyempre (and how I missed Yeth during the Bora-Negros jaunt), si Kuya Mikki ngayon... hayyy, sana wala na sumunod...
* Tunog pa din ng tunog ang CP ko... dahil kay E... hmmm, matinik talaga ako... I can make someone fall kahit sa pakikipaglandian ko lang sa text... kaya nga off limits lahat ng friends ko sa cellphone ko eh... maintriga kasi...
* Gusto ko uli mag-Bora... sana nga anak-mayaman na lang ako...
* Gusto ko din dalhin ang parents ko sa Bohol... sana next year, kayanin ng budget
* Gusto ko na i-close ang credit cards ko... ayoko na malubog...
* Ang internet shop ko... ewan... minsan gusto ko isara, minsan hindi naman...
* May dalawa akong bagong inaanak... anak ni Teleng at anak ni Sherley (prisintado ako dito, Club T kasi eh)
* Siguro susunod na ikakasal si Sheim na... abay kaya ako? Ninong kaya ako ng magiging anak niya? Abangan...
* Kasabay ko kanina uli sa bus ang first love ko... wala lang... deadma kami pareho... as if, hindi kame magkakilala... ewan ko ba... hindi naman kame magkaaway
* Bitter yun mga text na narereceive ko lately... pero bakit hindi naman ako apektado...
* Ber months na... nagpaplano na kame ng Christmas Party... and as usual, pabibo na naman ako hehehe... kailan ba naman hindi???
* Love ko na uli ang work ko... it made me feel na I am good and I am destined to be great...
* Gusto ko ng iPod... baka Christmas gift ko for myself...
* Minsan gusto ko ng SLR camera, pero minsan ayoko din... aanhin ko yun??? Eh may maaalala lang ako...
* Stalker ako, may nagsabi... pwedeng oo, pwedeng hindi... pero heller... ang level naman ng inii-stalk ko eh yun tipong mataas naman sa akin ng ilang level... hindi yun cheap na kung sino lang jan na mapagpanggap...
* Hindi komo binabasa ko blog mo eh bilib ako sa iyo... nah... sowee... mas madami akong nababasang magagandang blog... at kung blog at blog din lang... sa blog pa lang ng friends ko na sina Mayeth, Loisa, Ryan at Grace, okay na ako... itsura nito!!!
* Ang blog ko kinonsider ng ManilaLeaP ng Accenture for publishing... sana mapili at makapasa kahit may mga foul words ako na sinulat...
* At sana eh hindi magreact si CSV sa mga blogs ko especially yun about babes... lagot ako wahahaha!!! Baka ipagdasal ako noon...
* At lastly, ngayon ko minahal lalo ang family ko, ang 4 na friends na nasa featured profile ko sa friendster at siyempre ang sarili ko... sige na nga, magpapagupit na ako... kalimutan na ang planong magpa-rebond
* Bukas o sa makalawa, matino na ang blog na isusulat ko...
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Isang Pansumandaling Pamamaalam
Bago ako umalis, kailangan ko munang mamaalam...
Maglalayag ang aking kaluluwa sa mga susunod na araw. Muli kong pinagbigyan ang makati kong mga paa sa kaniyang pagpupumilit na tumahak ng bagong landas, kahit na pansumandali lamang. Ninais nitong lumayo at aking pinagbigyan. Marahil dahil kailangan din ng aking puso at isipan ng pahinga, lalo't higit ng pagal kong katawan. Ayoko na munang mag-isip; gusto ko munang liparin ang kawalan.
Sa aking pagbabalik, marahil ay wala namang magiging pagbabago. Babalik pa rin akong bitbit ang dati kong sarili ~ nasasaktan, nahihirapan, napapagod... ngunit sana, sa aking pagbalik, handa na akong lumaban, matuto at higit sa lahat, iwan ang lahat ng pait at hinanakit. Dahil binulok nito ang aking pagkatao, dahil sinira nito ang aking diwa. At higit sa lahat, dahil panahon na upang bumuo ng bagong katauhang hinabi sa dati kong mga gawi ~ malaya, mapangarap at naniniwalang ang lahat sa buhay ay maganda.
Sa aking pamamaalam, ako'y babangon... Sa aking paglisan, ako'y mabubuhay na muli...
Maglalayag ang aking kaluluwa sa mga susunod na araw. Muli kong pinagbigyan ang makati kong mga paa sa kaniyang pagpupumilit na tumahak ng bagong landas, kahit na pansumandali lamang. Ninais nitong lumayo at aking pinagbigyan. Marahil dahil kailangan din ng aking puso at isipan ng pahinga, lalo't higit ng pagal kong katawan. Ayoko na munang mag-isip; gusto ko munang liparin ang kawalan.
Sa aking pagbabalik, marahil ay wala namang magiging pagbabago. Babalik pa rin akong bitbit ang dati kong sarili ~ nasasaktan, nahihirapan, napapagod... ngunit sana, sa aking pagbalik, handa na akong lumaban, matuto at higit sa lahat, iwan ang lahat ng pait at hinanakit. Dahil binulok nito ang aking pagkatao, dahil sinira nito ang aking diwa. At higit sa lahat, dahil panahon na upang bumuo ng bagong katauhang hinabi sa dati kong mga gawi ~ malaya, mapangarap at naniniwalang ang lahat sa buhay ay maganda.
Sa aking pamamaalam, ako'y babangon... Sa aking paglisan, ako'y mabubuhay na muli...
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Babes and Our Text Exchange
Was out last Friday the whole night with someone. What we did we pledged to keep between the two of us; but yes, I enjoyed the night! We parted ways around 9 AM the following day after being together for more than 10 hours… Oy intriga yan ha!
Anyway, still feeling sleepy that Saturday afternoon, I was awakened by a text message: “Lunch na po babes”. I chose not to reply and instead prepared myself for the reception of Siman-Lim Nuptial to fulfill my duty as the reception program host.
Sunday was such a busy day that we both did not bother to send each other even a single Hi.
Monday, when I was busy listening to Lance Gokongwei’s speech in the 4th Accenture Leadership Conference, I received another text:
“Ingat ka po sa pagpasok babes wag magpakapagod eat your lunch on time”
Swear, kailangan ko na to patulan kasi kinikilig na ako!
Sagot ko: “Assuming ka ha, nun isang araw ka pa tumatawag sa akin ng babes. Babes ka jan!” .
Sumagot: “Hehe malaki ka kc po kaya babe tawag q sau ingat po babes”
Anyway, still feeling sleepy that Saturday afternoon, I was awakened by a text message: “Lunch na po babes”. I chose not to reply and instead prepared myself for the reception of Siman-Lim Nuptial to fulfill my duty as the reception program host.
Sunday was such a busy day that we both did not bother to send each other even a single Hi.
Monday, when I was busy listening to Lance Gokongwei’s speech in the 4th Accenture Leadership Conference, I received another text:
“Ingat ka po sa pagpasok babes wag magpakapagod eat your lunch on time”
Swear, kailangan ko na to patulan kasi kinikilig na ako!
Sagot ko: “Assuming ka ha, nun isang araw ka pa tumatawag sa akin ng babes. Babes ka jan!” .
Sumagot: “Hehe malaki ka kc po kaya babe tawag q sau ingat po babes”
(Dissapointment came in. Gusto ko ibato yun baso ko ng iced tea at water pati na rin yun mug ko ng hot chocolate sa kung sino man pwedeng tamaan. Naisip ko lang nasa Renaissance Hotel ako so, I needed to compose myself.)
Sagot ko uli sa kaniya sa sobrang inis: “Hayop ka!”
Sagot nya uli: “Wag n magalit babes miss u po cge po ligo na aq”
Ewan ko ba... kabwiset na kakilig... Ady, magpapayat ka na!!! Baboy ka na daw sabi ni BABES…
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Loaded
My August has been loaded so far. It’s only the 6th day yet the fatigue that I am feeling right now looks like I’ve already advanced to the last day. It may be because of the fact that I’ll be on a one-week hiatus on the 4th week hence must really work double-time, or simply because there are really many things to accomplish in the office lately ~ Revisions in the Performance Appraisals, Talent Engagement Council Meeting and Action Planning, GP2WC Team Building, Go Green Project, Leadership Conference, All Hands Meeting with the Senior Execs, Contract Renewals, Re---------- Planning (sorry can’t mention yet for my colleagues are reading my blog and it’s still a big secret) etc. etc. ~ huh, my plate is really full.
Aside from these, there are many other activities to attend to ~ be present in the wedding and host the reception program of Didi and Mike, my college friends, join Club T in their Manila Ocean Park jaunt (though this one’s not yet sure to push through for one of the Ts got badly sick), watch the Cheering Competition of the Accenture BPO Olympics, lead the GP2WC Outing in Pansol, inquire with E-jay in Mapua for his college education… hayyy…
I am not complaining though. I must really pay the price of being out for one-week and I completely understand the need for me to ensure that things will be smooth-sailing in the office before I leave (and of course during the hibernation). Even if I anticipate many works, programs, initiatives, challenges to accomplish since my return to the office is in time with the new fiscal year, the one-week break I guess would be enough for me to refuel my energies. Just hoping though that despite Yeth’s absence (but still praying she’ still IN for it’s not gonna be the same), the out-of-town will still be enjoyable… hayyy naman kasing sakit yan, traydor talaga kahit kailan! Boracay and Bacolod, here comes the bitches!
So before I feel the stress of these many to-do's and this sore throat’s threatening complications, I must go relaxing for even a second. And there’s no other way to unwind and liberate my psyche out of the many heavy thinking but to write a new blog (though this may not be too inspiring). I don’t care, blogs are personal thingy anyway… tama ba Periwinkle?
The scent of the 14th month pay’s remainder is really soothing… may baon na ako sa Bora!
And before I forget, thanks to the ‘Sundance Movie’, for I was again re-taught the importance of laughing the worries and woes away… I should really do it more often… the Richard-KC movie is next in line. Jologs na kung jologs, wapakels!
Aside from these, there are many other activities to attend to ~ be present in the wedding and host the reception program of Didi and Mike, my college friends, join Club T in their Manila Ocean Park jaunt (though this one’s not yet sure to push through for one of the Ts got badly sick), watch the Cheering Competition of the Accenture BPO Olympics, lead the GP2WC Outing in Pansol, inquire with E-jay in Mapua for his college education… hayyy…
I am not complaining though. I must really pay the price of being out for one-week and I completely understand the need for me to ensure that things will be smooth-sailing in the office before I leave (and of course during the hibernation). Even if I anticipate many works, programs, initiatives, challenges to accomplish since my return to the office is in time with the new fiscal year, the one-week break I guess would be enough for me to refuel my energies. Just hoping though that despite Yeth’s absence (but still praying she’ still IN for it’s not gonna be the same), the out-of-town will still be enjoyable… hayyy naman kasing sakit yan, traydor talaga kahit kailan! Boracay and Bacolod, here comes the bitches!
So before I feel the stress of these many to-do's and this sore throat’s threatening complications, I must go relaxing for even a second. And there’s no other way to unwind and liberate my psyche out of the many heavy thinking but to write a new blog (though this may not be too inspiring). I don’t care, blogs are personal thingy anyway… tama ba Periwinkle?
The scent of the 14th month pay’s remainder is really soothing… may baon na ako sa Bora!
And before I forget, thanks to the ‘Sundance Movie’, for I was again re-taught the importance of laughing the worries and woes away… I should really do it more often… the Richard-KC movie is next in line. Jologs na kung jologs, wapakels!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Ode to My Favorite Trainee
I thought I have known you better ~ all this time, I never knew that the persona that you now exude could ever subsist. I never knew that behind your strong personality is a soul who couldn’t be brave to face the sole reason of all your anxieties. I just realized that like the many, you too had the propensity to be cowardly in weathering the possibilities… that you are joining us ~ we who wear the mask of a fiery warrior yet a feeble slave of our own fears.
There’s no denying of the shrewdness you possess, the character that you own and the personality that is beyond compare. You have shown us the good and bad in you… and we simply loved them all irregardless as to how these attributes shaped you as a person. In your circle of friends, we made you feel that you belong ~ despite our clashes, despite our individuality and despite the many things uncommon to all of us. We valued your significance as a friend ~ the someone who will not stab our backs and the someone who will help us in anchoring the friendship sail, wherever the voyage is.
Now that you are faced with bafflement, the only piece of advice that I could give you is to be the person that we knew you are ~ strong, honest and sincere. I felt privileged that you let me knew your feelings, your anxieties, and your concerns. Now be audacious enough to take the first and most important step!
Do not be mortified of the person that you are for there is no single reason to be such. Do not be fearful of the feeling because it is only a sign of your humanity. Above all, open it ~ I have asked you to try… and trying it does not mean you will deviate from the standards and create havoc in the smooth way of how things are going now. Definitely, that’s not your purpose! What you’ll do is simply a way of getting through with these things. For all you know, a simple Hi is all that it takes. A simple Hello is the start of getting it.
And yes, it can never be as promising as we wanted it to be (at least we’re accepting it), but who cares? In this world where possibilities abound, we should be contented with the simplest of all things… We should be happy with what we hold in one hand. If our other hand would have something, then that is simply our bonus…
Go and be his friend… If it’s all that it could be, then be happy about it… at least you have come out of the darkness ~ at least, the love that you sealed in your silence will no longer haunt you.
Go, my friend… go!!! He may just be waiting…
There’s no denying of the shrewdness you possess, the character that you own and the personality that is beyond compare. You have shown us the good and bad in you… and we simply loved them all irregardless as to how these attributes shaped you as a person. In your circle of friends, we made you feel that you belong ~ despite our clashes, despite our individuality and despite the many things uncommon to all of us. We valued your significance as a friend ~ the someone who will not stab our backs and the someone who will help us in anchoring the friendship sail, wherever the voyage is.
Now that you are faced with bafflement, the only piece of advice that I could give you is to be the person that we knew you are ~ strong, honest and sincere. I felt privileged that you let me knew your feelings, your anxieties, and your concerns. Now be audacious enough to take the first and most important step!
Do not be mortified of the person that you are for there is no single reason to be such. Do not be fearful of the feeling because it is only a sign of your humanity. Above all, open it ~ I have asked you to try… and trying it does not mean you will deviate from the standards and create havoc in the smooth way of how things are going now. Definitely, that’s not your purpose! What you’ll do is simply a way of getting through with these things. For all you know, a simple Hi is all that it takes. A simple Hello is the start of getting it.
And yes, it can never be as promising as we wanted it to be (at least we’re accepting it), but who cares? In this world where possibilities abound, we should be contented with the simplest of all things… We should be happy with what we hold in one hand. If our other hand would have something, then that is simply our bonus…
Go and be his friend… If it’s all that it could be, then be happy about it… at least you have come out of the darkness ~ at least, the love that you sealed in your silence will no longer haunt you.
Go, my friend… go!!! He may just be waiting…
Thursday, July 31, 2008
My Point...
I missed the SONA of PGMA last Monday, my first absence from the time she started her presidency way back 2001. I was in-charged to man my internet shop every Mondays and since I don’t have a TV set there, I wasn’t able to see how the president addressed this nation in the midst of all the crisis that we are currently facing. I heard there were still ‘special mentions’ of her many allies. Expectedly, a few legislators still gave her a passing mark on all her boasted accomplishments for the past year, despite the obvious decline in her approval rating as revealed by the SWS survey results which were released days before Monday. Well, speak about cronies and affiliations!
Now that she has presented before us her people her 8th scorecard, I can only contemplate where we are as a nation; now that the prices of commodities increase week-by-week, now that the minimum wage isn’t sufficient to decently feed a family and now that only one out of ten Pinoys believes the truthfulness of this annual event.
Back in 2001, we thought that an Economics graduate can save this country from its increasing foreign debt and boost the country’s economy, but, we were wronged ~ our debts still grow day-by-day and many Filipino families are joining the poverty line. Back then we thought that a second female leader could help heal this wounded nation by her caring nature, we were again wronged ~ some Pinoys think that she’s far more brutal than the previous president who proclaimed martial law three decades ago. While we thought that her being a daughter of a former president would guide her to be a better leader of this ailing nation, we were again wronged ~ she herself had her own way of leading, some of which are in direct contrast with her father’s platforms and programs when the latter was still the president.
She mentioned many this-and-that in her last SONA (thanks to the web I was able to get the full text), but to me these figures speak less of our current standing as a nation. The many words of encouragement she uttered last Monday did not really count the many stomachs aching during meal times. Sure, there are external factors like the oil price hikes and the US economic recession and yes, we can have these as excuses but these does not give our government the right to be apathetic of the many clamors for change and salvation, especially when we really needed concrete action plans to resolve our current dampened state. She mentioned she worries much of the housewives who’re taking charge of the household budget, but she did not mention any plans of wage increase; she only boasted of the recent revision in the Tax Rulings of BIR benefiting only the minimum wage earners, but hey ~ the whole labor force is hurt by the income taxes! While this is seen as fair, to majority it is still but UNFAIR!
Let me clear this though, I am not resigning yet to the hopes of a better future for all of us Filipinos. I am still proud of this nation, its history, its culture and where it has placed itself in the world today. But beyond hopes and prides, I still believe that progress is a shared responsibility. No most appealing platform could change this nation if we can’t start the change from within ourselves. To survive this crisis, we can help by tightening our belts, by working hard, harder and hardest. And lastly, we need to believe in ourselves that we can really survive, in spite of all the hardships that lie ahead of us as a nation.
Yes, we only need to look at what, where and who we are to make a resounding impact to change this nation that’s ill and wounded. And by doing that, we don’t actually need a PGMA to move forward. Even if we miss her two more SONAs (wishing those will really be her last two), these wouldn't be much of a big deal. We’re better positioned as a nation for the greater role as Filipinos has been accomplished!
Now that she has presented before us her people her 8th scorecard, I can only contemplate where we are as a nation; now that the prices of commodities increase week-by-week, now that the minimum wage isn’t sufficient to decently feed a family and now that only one out of ten Pinoys believes the truthfulness of this annual event.
Back in 2001, we thought that an Economics graduate can save this country from its increasing foreign debt and boost the country’s economy, but, we were wronged ~ our debts still grow day-by-day and many Filipino families are joining the poverty line. Back then we thought that a second female leader could help heal this wounded nation by her caring nature, we were again wronged ~ some Pinoys think that she’s far more brutal than the previous president who proclaimed martial law three decades ago. While we thought that her being a daughter of a former president would guide her to be a better leader of this ailing nation, we were again wronged ~ she herself had her own way of leading, some of which are in direct contrast with her father’s platforms and programs when the latter was still the president.
She mentioned many this-and-that in her last SONA (thanks to the web I was able to get the full text), but to me these figures speak less of our current standing as a nation. The many words of encouragement she uttered last Monday did not really count the many stomachs aching during meal times. Sure, there are external factors like the oil price hikes and the US economic recession and yes, we can have these as excuses but these does not give our government the right to be apathetic of the many clamors for change and salvation, especially when we really needed concrete action plans to resolve our current dampened state. She mentioned she worries much of the housewives who’re taking charge of the household budget, but she did not mention any plans of wage increase; she only boasted of the recent revision in the Tax Rulings of BIR benefiting only the minimum wage earners, but hey ~ the whole labor force is hurt by the income taxes! While this is seen as fair, to majority it is still but UNFAIR!
Let me clear this though, I am not resigning yet to the hopes of a better future for all of us Filipinos. I am still proud of this nation, its history, its culture and where it has placed itself in the world today. But beyond hopes and prides, I still believe that progress is a shared responsibility. No most appealing platform could change this nation if we can’t start the change from within ourselves. To survive this crisis, we can help by tightening our belts, by working hard, harder and hardest. And lastly, we need to believe in ourselves that we can really survive, in spite of all the hardships that lie ahead of us as a nation.
Yes, we only need to look at what, where and who we are to make a resounding impact to change this nation that’s ill and wounded. And by doing that, we don’t actually need a PGMA to move forward. Even if we miss her two more SONAs (wishing those will really be her last two), these wouldn't be much of a big deal. We’re better positioned as a nation for the greater role as Filipinos has been accomplished!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
This is me...
I am not your tamed sheep, I am too far in comparison; but I am not your wicked ghost either. I am free-spirited and bubbly yet strong and ferocious. I proclaim myself as an angel but my wings are black. And yes, it’s either you like me or not ~ and I don’t give a damn.
I am bitter. I am conceited. I am possessive. I am greedy. Think of the most vicious adjectives, I may simply agree that it’s me. I am not to please anyone anyway. Truth is, I can’t live comfortably with your charlatan rules.
My life is simply lived the way I choreographed my dances, and they are sometimes out of the rhythm. Who cares, my life is my stage and you got yours; to each his own, as long as I am not stepping on your toes when I do my salsa and you your tango.
And most importantly, this is me ~ you may hate me but I am pretty sure, the people who love me are the ones who’ll cast that first stone on you if you try to get one step closer. You fuckin son of a bitch! Back out, you whore!
I am bitter. I am conceited. I am possessive. I am greedy. Think of the most vicious adjectives, I may simply agree that it’s me. I am not to please anyone anyway. Truth is, I can’t live comfortably with your charlatan rules.
My life is simply lived the way I choreographed my dances, and they are sometimes out of the rhythm. Who cares, my life is my stage and you got yours; to each his own, as long as I am not stepping on your toes when I do my salsa and you your tango.
And most importantly, this is me ~ you may hate me but I am pretty sure, the people who love me are the ones who’ll cast that first stone on you if you try to get one step closer. You fuckin son of a bitch! Back out, you whore!
Monday, July 14, 2008
Oh My Oh My... Boracay for the Third Time
Who wouldn't fall in love with Boracay?
Not so long ago, I thought Bora was simply a place that is over hyped. I kinda had a disinterest of going there already for I've heard a few bad comments about it being too commercialized, not to mention the many ugly stories of prostitution, garbages dumped in one of its hill areas, etc. etc. I even came to a point of saying that Panglao Island in Bohol is far better than this Philippines' most famous island resort... but yes, I was wronged. (Panglao is still a good spot though!)
The first time I went to Bora was September 2007 when our project's Management Team had our FY08 Planning Session (if it was really a planning session hehehe) in Le Soleil De Boracay. Since it was my job, I took care of almost everything about the trip ~ from coordinating with the travel agency, to the room assignments, to the flight schedules (we must be flying separately ~ an Accenture policy), etc.etc. It wasn't really a big task but I am still not sure if I will enjoy because of my many misconceptions. But again, I was wronged! I came to appreciate Boracay the same way many people loved it. And much to my surprise for I never really thought I could do it, I went parasailing ~ the most daring yet best adventure I did in my entire life!
The second time that I visited Bora was last July 4-6, 2008 with my two good friends Ryan and Grace. I came with them simply to enjoy ~ kill time in the cabanas of the hotel, splurge in our food trips, hang-out in any of Bora's exciting bars and finally, to just rest idly in our hotel room. That was merely the plan ~ no wild and adventurous activity (or so I thought).
To say that I am fascinated with Boracay is already an understatement, for I will be back to enjoy its pristine sands and clear waters again on August ~ this time, with my beloved best buddies, Yeth and Jingle. The original plan was to stay in La Carmela de Boracay, but I told Yeth and Jingle that LC is in Station 3 and is quite too far from where the action in Bora is! I am actually good with LC for I am okay with long walks (Bora is quite a long walking stretch, anyway!), but since we will be there for only a night (we will go straight to Bacolod to visit Jingle's family) I told them we better stay somewhere in Station 2 or better yet, in Station 1 since these two stations are near the bars, the D Mall and of course, the best sands are there. Without so much persuasion, the two agreed. Yeth was able to get an affordable hotel to stay ~ Sur Beach Resort in Station 1. I've seen the place from along the shoreline when Grace and I were walking on our second night but I was not able to get a clearer view of Sur Beach. All I know is that it's in Station 1 and so I recommended it to Yeth without me knowing that she's already considering it, thanks to the many good reviews about Sur!
The nice thing about being with Yeth and Jingle in trips is that they are too organized I need not worry of the things to do and yes, even the last single centavo is accounted for since these two bestfriends of mine are both Accountants. We always joke that during our trips, I am always the boss and they are my assistants ~ expectedly, I am enjoying the role!
Must I say, I couldn't wait any longer! While my tanned skin is still obvious out of my last Bora visit, I am getting excited already ~ to see the grotto and take my nth picture there, to eat in that famous Hawaiian restaurant, to sip Jhona's shake again, to check out items in the D Mall, to try the crepe that Grace, Ryan and I failed to try, to try Gilly's Island Bar, to go star gazing in the sands, and to experience arrival in Boracay as early as 6:00 AM (yes, we'll leave Manila at 5:00 AM). I am not sure as to what other things from the many there are to do, but one thing certain, I will relish my third experience of the Boracay paradise!
Monday, July 7, 2008
*** Uli
* Spent the weekend in Boracay kasi long weekend kami for the July 4 Holiday
* Yes, I am tanned again... and cute ang pagka-tan ko...
* Will post my pictures tomorrow sa office wahahaha... naiwan ko kasi camera ko kanina when I'm heading to my shop... di ko tuloy na-post...
* Ang hirap mag-stalk... most especially pag ang mga kasama mo magstalk eh Maria Clara sa kahinhinan...
* Lesson learned... put away all inhibitions...
* The Bora experienced reminded me of Mariefel Valenzuela's motto... "Nothing is achieved without trying"
* Sino si Mariefel Valenzuela? Isa siyang matalinong Chemical Engineer. Search her in the net... was a schoolmate in high school and classmate in Drum and Lyre sessions.
* Nahilo ako sa byahe on our way back to Manila... paglapag ng eroplano sa CR kagad ako pumunta para sumuka
* Delayed ang flight namin pabalik... sira ang propeller nun Asian Spirit na nasakyan namin... hindi na kami uli sasakay ng Asian Spirit
* E constantly texted me to check how am I in Bora... at alam din niyang I was not feeling well kagabi...
* Birthday ni Arvien tomorrow... so Happy Birthday na lang po... pa-burger ka naman!!!
* Deal na... at oo will send you the text message to confirm wehehehe...
* Sorry J and P... kay E na lang daw eh...
* Pero saan na nga ba si B?
* Wag sa akin isumbat ang kasalanan mo... oo, nagkasala din ako... pero matagal kong pinagbayaran yun... tanga kasi ako eh...
* And naiirita man ako recently, okay lang... E kasi is just around to pacify me... isang text lang, kumpleto na araw ko...
* Weird... si E hindi siya ang tipo ko... but okay lang... unlike poles attract naman eh...
* Bora ule sa August... sama na din Bacolod...
* Mag Manila Ocean Park din... waiting lang for the notification as to when...
* Yes, I am tanned again... and cute ang pagka-tan ko...
* Will post my pictures tomorrow sa office wahahaha... naiwan ko kasi camera ko kanina when I'm heading to my shop... di ko tuloy na-post...
* Ang hirap mag-stalk... most especially pag ang mga kasama mo magstalk eh Maria Clara sa kahinhinan...
* Lesson learned... put away all inhibitions...
* The Bora experienced reminded me of Mariefel Valenzuela's motto... "Nothing is achieved without trying"
* Sino si Mariefel Valenzuela? Isa siyang matalinong Chemical Engineer. Search her in the net... was a schoolmate in high school and classmate in Drum and Lyre sessions.
* Nahilo ako sa byahe on our way back to Manila... paglapag ng eroplano sa CR kagad ako pumunta para sumuka
* Delayed ang flight namin pabalik... sira ang propeller nun Asian Spirit na nasakyan namin... hindi na kami uli sasakay ng Asian Spirit
* E constantly texted me to check how am I in Bora... at alam din niyang I was not feeling well kagabi...
* Birthday ni Arvien tomorrow... so Happy Birthday na lang po... pa-burger ka naman!!!
* Deal na... at oo will send you the text message to confirm wehehehe...
* Sorry J and P... kay E na lang daw eh...
* Pero saan na nga ba si B?
* Wag sa akin isumbat ang kasalanan mo... oo, nagkasala din ako... pero matagal kong pinagbayaran yun... tanga kasi ako eh...
* And naiirita man ako recently, okay lang... E kasi is just around to pacify me... isang text lang, kumpleto na araw ko...
* Weird... si E hindi siya ang tipo ko... but okay lang... unlike poles attract naman eh...
* Bora ule sa August... sama na din Bacolod...
* Mag Manila Ocean Park din... waiting lang for the notification as to when...
Sunday, June 29, 2008
***
* Limang araw na lang, nasa Boracay na uli ako... magrerelax at mag-iisip... ng ano? hmmm...
* Iisipin ko pa if it's a Deal or No Deal... wait ka na lang sa text ko...
* Sanayan lang talaga... kung ayaw, di wag!
* Mag-Manila Ocean Park ata kame ng Ts... sige ok lang sa akin... tagal ko na gusto pumunta doon... as in nun binuksan pa lang yun gusto ko na agad pumunta...
* May meeting ako with Chot Reyes sa Tuesday... met him before already pero group meeting yun eh sa dati kong office... this Tuesday, one-on-one meeting kame... wag sana ako mastarstuck...
* Was in deep slumber sa kasagsagan ni Frank last week... only to wake up na disastrous pala ang bagyong yun... I feel sorry for those who lost their homes and their loved ones...
* Parang trip ko pumunta Lucena at Lucban sa Quezon... Queenie, yayain mo ako!!!
* Sana ma-approve yun request ko na fund for GP2WC Team Building...
* Nagpaplano na kame for our Christmas Party... at kaloka... yun venues na tinatawagan nun team member ko January pa lang daw may nagrereserve na!!!
* Katamad sa office, ala masyado trabaho...
* Tomorrow pa ang sweldo... nadelay daw ang Fund Transfer from Citibank to Metrobank
* Out na daw si Mae Flores sa Pinoy Idol... okay lang... hindi ako nanonood nun...
* Pero excited pa din ako siyempre sa Kim Sam Soon...
* Early bets ko sa PDA si Liezl, Apple, Ross at Miguel... gusto ko si Bea kahit brat, sosyal na brat kasi... medyo feel ko na may sayad si Laarni... si Bugoy, hmmmm... sige type ko yun loveteam nila ni Hans...
* Book 2 pa lang ako ng Narnia... bagal!!!
* At natatae na ako... Babush na muna!!!
* Iisipin ko pa if it's a Deal or No Deal... wait ka na lang sa text ko...
* Sanayan lang talaga... kung ayaw, di wag!
* Mag-Manila Ocean Park ata kame ng Ts... sige ok lang sa akin... tagal ko na gusto pumunta doon... as in nun binuksan pa lang yun gusto ko na agad pumunta...
* May meeting ako with Chot Reyes sa Tuesday... met him before already pero group meeting yun eh sa dati kong office... this Tuesday, one-on-one meeting kame... wag sana ako mastarstuck...
* Was in deep slumber sa kasagsagan ni Frank last week... only to wake up na disastrous pala ang bagyong yun... I feel sorry for those who lost their homes and their loved ones...
* Parang trip ko pumunta Lucena at Lucban sa Quezon... Queenie, yayain mo ako!!!
* Sana ma-approve yun request ko na fund for GP2WC Team Building...
* Nagpaplano na kame for our Christmas Party... at kaloka... yun venues na tinatawagan nun team member ko January pa lang daw may nagrereserve na!!!
* Katamad sa office, ala masyado trabaho...
* Tomorrow pa ang sweldo... nadelay daw ang Fund Transfer from Citibank to Metrobank
* Out na daw si Mae Flores sa Pinoy Idol... okay lang... hindi ako nanonood nun...
* Pero excited pa din ako siyempre sa Kim Sam Soon...
* Early bets ko sa PDA si Liezl, Apple, Ross at Miguel... gusto ko si Bea kahit brat, sosyal na brat kasi... medyo feel ko na may sayad si Laarni... si Bugoy, hmmmm... sige type ko yun loveteam nila ni Hans...
* Book 2 pa lang ako ng Narnia... bagal!!!
* At natatae na ako... Babush na muna!!!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Excited Ako…
My viewing habit every night will be changed come Monday when “Ako si Kim Sam Soon” starts. For the past couple of weeks I am glued with Pinoy Dream Academy of ABS since I don’t find any interesting GMA shows nowadays. You got it right, I’m not a fan of that hot-tempered-mermaid-turned-human (gave her this pseudonym because of her recent You Tube scandal). The Pinoy Idol contestants are also boring for me; the only contestant I know by name and face is Mae Flores (who, if not to her being a former competitor of Sarah Geronimo and Mau Marcelo in one talent search where the former won, her name wouldn’t really rang a bell).
“Ako si Kim Sam Soon” of course will be top billed by my idol Regine Velasquez. I loved the original (Korean) “My Name is Kim Sam Soon”version. I tried watching as many episodes that I can back then for I find the girl who played the role really funny and entertaining. Now that there will be a Pinoy version, it stirred my interest; and of course, to know that it would be Regine who’ll play the part made me more engrossed. I watched all movies of Regine and while people may think she is not fitted for the role, I may say otherwise. Not just because I am a fan… but because she has this innate talent in light dramas and comedies and for sure, the role of Kim Sam Soon will just be an extension of her natural acting abilities as a comedienne. You may say that GMA may not have chosen the perfect actress for the role, but for me, having Regine isn’t a bad pick at all.
People were also worried that Mark Anthony Fernandez as Cyrus will not hit it well with Regine for initially, they do not have chemistry. Well, the truth is Cyrus and Kim Sam Soon in the original version does not have chemistry as well. All they have are their comic wits and punch lines and a little and not smorgasbord romantic angle, just enough for some “kilig factor”. Yes, Regine and Mark aren’t click for now, but it was the same when Regine was paired to Aga Muhlach in “Dahil May Isang Ikaw”. And come on, let’s give Mark this chance! His mistakes from the past are no longer with him; he has learned from it. We also can’t deny that Mark is a good actor; he won’t be a Fernandez for nothing.
I am not from GMA so this one isn’t a promo material. I also wouldn’t convince you guys to watch the show if you don’t want to. If “Ako si Kim Sam Soon” will make it big or not I wouldn’t really give a damn! All I know is I am a fan and here’s a show that I will watch without thinking much about its would-be ratings (that’s GMA’s piece-of-cake anyway). In the end, ratings to me are just figures. In my heart, I know what a nice and entertaining show is!
Here's to Kim Sam Soon! Bake a good cake for all of us, your would-be-viewers!
“Ako si Kim Sam Soon” of course will be top billed by my idol Regine Velasquez. I loved the original (Korean) “My Name is Kim Sam Soon”version. I tried watching as many episodes that I can back then for I find the girl who played the role really funny and entertaining. Now that there will be a Pinoy version, it stirred my interest; and of course, to know that it would be Regine who’ll play the part made me more engrossed. I watched all movies of Regine and while people may think she is not fitted for the role, I may say otherwise. Not just because I am a fan… but because she has this innate talent in light dramas and comedies and for sure, the role of Kim Sam Soon will just be an extension of her natural acting abilities as a comedienne. You may say that GMA may not have chosen the perfect actress for the role, but for me, having Regine isn’t a bad pick at all.
People were also worried that Mark Anthony Fernandez as Cyrus will not hit it well with Regine for initially, they do not have chemistry. Well, the truth is Cyrus and Kim Sam Soon in the original version does not have chemistry as well. All they have are their comic wits and punch lines and a little and not smorgasbord romantic angle, just enough for some “kilig factor”. Yes, Regine and Mark aren’t click for now, but it was the same when Regine was paired to Aga Muhlach in “Dahil May Isang Ikaw”. And come on, let’s give Mark this chance! His mistakes from the past are no longer with him; he has learned from it. We also can’t deny that Mark is a good actor; he won’t be a Fernandez for nothing.
I am not from GMA so this one isn’t a promo material. I also wouldn’t convince you guys to watch the show if you don’t want to. If “Ako si Kim Sam Soon” will make it big or not I wouldn’t really give a damn! All I know is I am a fan and here’s a show that I will watch without thinking much about its would-be ratings (that’s GMA’s piece-of-cake anyway). In the end, ratings to me are just figures. In my heart, I know what a nice and entertaining show is!
Here's to Kim Sam Soon! Bake a good cake for all of us, your would-be-viewers!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
My Upcoming Jaunts
Can’t wait for the July 4 US Independence Holiday. Since our project is working for a US-based client, we will be off on that day. Like many employees of many American companies here in the Philippines, we usually take advantage of the few holidays that the US has and this one’s a sure pleasure as July 4 fell on a Friday which meant we will then have a long weekend.
Me and my good friends Ryan and Grace planned of going to Boracay. It would be Ryan’s third while my and Grace’s second visit in this paradise. While few people were saying that it’s quite too late for it’s already the rainy seasons, we don't really give a damn. After all, the weather now is really unpredictable and we're hoping (and certain!) that the sun will be up in its nicest face on that weekend. Good weather or not, we’re ought to go… for we believed that we needed the time to breathe and relax, after all the messes that we recently stormed, both from our personal lives and our works.
Grace wrote in her blog site that she’ll be there and wouldn’t really mind how she’ll behave… whether she’ll get drunk or do some crazy shams, she wouldn’t really care. I doubt! This girl, even if she sometimes have the tendency to be more lunatic than me, still have a lot of good senses intact in her veins. Ryan of course is the most virginal amongst us, who’ll probably just take a peek on the good-looking hombres he will see and will surely take some stolen shots of their astounding bodies. As for me, I would probably just be with them, take lots of pictures of myself, the site and the people around… and would probably steal some quiet moments for myself. Boracay is a good place to heal a wounded soul. Awww, here comes the drama again!
Other colleagues in the office opted to go to Bohol on that holiday and asked me for the itinerary I had when I went there last 2006. Unfortunately, I already deleted it in my office desktop. It’s good though that I gave it to a colleague before when she went there and asked for my assistance. I heard the trip is now planned and settled so I wish they would enjoy Bohol the same way I loved my stay. I told them that the place is such a good tourist spot; from the City Tour of Tagbilaran to the beaches of Panglao Island. I remembered how me and my best friends Yeth and Jingle promised to go back to Bohol, which up to now isn’t happening. Never mind... if any of them can't go with me, or my other friends, family members or colleagues, I can go there by myself! Yes, alone! Hahaha...
And speaking of my two trip buddies, the year wouldn’t be complete if our feet would not wander around. And call it whatever-term-you-could-think-of, I will be with them in Boracay (What?! Bora again?!) on August 28 till 29 and from there we’ll proceed to Bacolod to celebrate a fiesta (not sure if Barangay’s or Town’s) with Jingle’s family. We’ll be in Bacolod up to August 31. My first time in another dream destination.
I am now getting excited to go in all these trips! Alright, alright! My New Year’s resolution of limiting my expenditures and out-of-towns has been broken as I will be spending much again. I wouldn’t explain myself for I am guilty. For now, all I know is that I needed a breather… a pacifying relief to my tired mind and body. Who knows? I might bump with that one soul I’ve been longing to see in one of these trips.
Getting ready to pack my stuff… and can't wait to paint Bora red!!!
Me and my good friends Ryan and Grace planned of going to Boracay. It would be Ryan’s third while my and Grace’s second visit in this paradise. While few people were saying that it’s quite too late for it’s already the rainy seasons, we don't really give a damn. After all, the weather now is really unpredictable and we're hoping (and certain!) that the sun will be up in its nicest face on that weekend. Good weather or not, we’re ought to go… for we believed that we needed the time to breathe and relax, after all the messes that we recently stormed, both from our personal lives and our works.
Grace wrote in her blog site that she’ll be there and wouldn’t really mind how she’ll behave… whether she’ll get drunk or do some crazy shams, she wouldn’t really care. I doubt! This girl, even if she sometimes have the tendency to be more lunatic than me, still have a lot of good senses intact in her veins. Ryan of course is the most virginal amongst us, who’ll probably just take a peek on the good-looking hombres he will see and will surely take some stolen shots of their astounding bodies. As for me, I would probably just be with them, take lots of pictures of myself, the site and the people around… and would probably steal some quiet moments for myself. Boracay is a good place to heal a wounded soul. Awww, here comes the drama again!
Other colleagues in the office opted to go to Bohol on that holiday and asked me for the itinerary I had when I went there last 2006. Unfortunately, I already deleted it in my office desktop. It’s good though that I gave it to a colleague before when she went there and asked for my assistance. I heard the trip is now planned and settled so I wish they would enjoy Bohol the same way I loved my stay. I told them that the place is such a good tourist spot; from the City Tour of Tagbilaran to the beaches of Panglao Island. I remembered how me and my best friends Yeth and Jingle promised to go back to Bohol, which up to now isn’t happening. Never mind... if any of them can't go with me, or my other friends, family members or colleagues, I can go there by myself! Yes, alone! Hahaha...
And speaking of my two trip buddies, the year wouldn’t be complete if our feet would not wander around. And call it whatever-term-you-could-think-of, I will be with them in Boracay (What?! Bora again?!) on August 28 till 29 and from there we’ll proceed to Bacolod to celebrate a fiesta (not sure if Barangay’s or Town’s) with Jingle’s family. We’ll be in Bacolod up to August 31. My first time in another dream destination.
I am now getting excited to go in all these trips! Alright, alright! My New Year’s resolution of limiting my expenditures and out-of-towns has been broken as I will be spending much again. I wouldn’t explain myself for I am guilty. For now, all I know is that I needed a breather… a pacifying relief to my tired mind and body. Who knows? I might bump with that one soul I’ve been longing to see in one of these trips.
Getting ready to pack my stuff… and can't wait to paint Bora red!!!
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