High School Life... inspired by Mayeth's Blog

Hehehe, Yeth had a blog entry reminiscing some good high school memories. Eh nainggit ako so I decided to do one as well. This time, my version…

First Year

First classmate na nakilala ko during our orientation… Sheim. We had Laarni as our common denominator; they were previous competitors in an inter-school quiz bee. Alala ko pa noon, Sheim had one of the longest hairs in class, as in hanggang waist line ata.

Erick Mangubat was my seatmate and yes, he was the reason why madalas kami mag-away ni Sheim sa aming Science class with Mrs. Rosellon. Erick used to make stories just to destroy us, kasi crush ni Erick si Sheim and Sheim was super close to me. Pacute ang mokong!

First Drama – hmmm… yun sa English subject ata where we had to portray characters from fairy tales and fables. I was RUMPELT STILTSKIN… kasi naman 4’11” lang ako noon. I still remember the green costume na puro crepe paper. Groupmates ko sina Laila na Registered Chemist na ngayon and Dyan na Calamba City Councilor na ngayon. Si Laila ang leader namin… Dyan was Central 2’s Valedictorian, Laila was the Salutatorian… o di ba alala ko hehehe…

Madalas ako kumain noon kina Meann Espoltero, Jane Mosqueda pero pinakamadalas kina Joy Samuela. Bakit? Eh kasi love ako ni Tita saka ng Lola ni Joy noh! Kesehodang takot ako dumaan sa gilid ng tulay ng riles ng tren sa Parian… basta kina Joy ako kakain!

There were times also na yun lunch namin kinakain namin ni Mommy April sa seat nya during our 15-minutes recess and prior to our THE class with Mam Medina. Bakit? Kasi we had to maximize our 1-hour lunch break, aral sa library. Favorite kasi namin noon yun aming Science subject na puro sauluhan.

I also had an experience na muntik nang magdala sa akin sa Guidance Office. Rodgem and I were laughing one afternoon during our Values Education Class. Tinatawanan namin kasi yun style ng bra noong isa naming kaklase (parang criss-cross na may net ang style, not sure na). Ayun, akala ni Miss Opeña, our Values Education class teacher siya ang pinagtatawanan namin ni Rodgem.

I am everybody’s friend. Pero hate ko noon si Aldrin Masaganda. Why? Seatmate ko kasi, tapos feeling gwapo and matalino! Hmpf! Saka nangbubully kasi eh… friend kasi ni Erick Mangubat na crush si Sheim na close sa akin na kontra naman kay Erick Mangubat hence hate na din ako ni Aldrin. Care ko? Basta si Aldrin may kamukhang cartoon character… at itago ko na lang siya sa initial na BS. Yun na! Mean na naman ako!

Alala ko yun aso nila Meann Espoltero sa apartment nila sa Lecheria. Sa araw-araw na pumupunta ako sa kanila, kinakahulan ako... hindi na ako nakilala.

Wala ako super close friend... kasi nga ako ang friend of everybody hehehe... pero sanggang dikit kami noon ni Mommy April. Kaya nga Mommy tawag ko sa kaniya. And siyempre, si Sheim... bakit? Amin na lang ni Sheim yun!

Hindi ako Honor Student (even the whole high school life ko hindi ako napasama sa Top 10). Matatalino lahat ng kaklase ko. Pero okay lang, at least now, successful na din ako... at madalas ngayon, nililibre ko mga high school friends ko.

Everyday, kasabay ko umuwi si Sherley. Minsan sabay kame sa Ate Sheryl niya na Third year na noon. Kilala pa din ako ni Ate Sheryl up to now, at kung noon eh naliliitan siya sa akin, ngayon hanggang balikat ko lang si Ate Sheryl.

Sherley and I always eat out after our Drum and Lyre practice every Saturday. Saan? Sa Abby’s o doon sa maliit na kainan na malapit sa Abby’s. Lagi namin kinakain... Banana con yelo and Pan De Pizza. Libre ko si Sherley. At may take out kaming Piattos. So dun nagsimula ang Piattos Man and Woman.

First acquaintance party nabaliw ako sa kakasigaw… kasi we’re cheering for Meann at Ove. Awa ng Diyos nanalo naman. Kahit pangit yun gown ni Meann at si Ove eh lumuluwa ang bilbil. Pero si Ides, ang aming Ms. Freshman eh super ganda in her baby pink gown!

Still remember our Intrams (we placed last pero kami pinakamaiingay)…

Close na kami ni Ghing because of the Drum and Lyre kahit hindi kami classmates.

Second Year

We were the first ones who used SJA’s new building, Room 11 ata kame hehehe. At siyempre kami ang in-charged ng paglilinis ng room na yun.

Naging classmates namin si Rene, Tapy, Regent, Loisa, Iyen, Ghing among others. Si Rene naggrand entrance noong Orientation namin! Late ang lolo hehehe…

Si Tapy ang tallest sa class… at pinakamatanda!!! At sikat dahil sa kaniyang shoulders na mukhang hanger.

My ties with Ghing got even closer… we became the best of friends.

Got super close din with Joy and Lois, and siyempre doon na nga ako kumakain sa kanila. I also was then eating in the pharmacy where my Tita worked, kaya Joy would always ask me to buy her Johnson’s Baby Powder dun sa pharmacy. Ang aming Valedicatorian kasi, sikat sa kaniyang polbo hehehe.

Si Joanne lagi ko nun tinitingnan pag dumadaan siya sa harap ng new building, kasi yun section nila naiwan sa Old Building eh. Alam kong nakikita ninya ako noon pero deadma lang si Joanne. Bwiset!

Naalala ko noon ang walang kamatayang recitation sa Asian History class with Mam Almendrala. There was one incident na naubos ang outline namin… at nalagas ang klase namin hehehe as one-by-one pinapalabas kami during the recitation pag naubos na outline. Parang less than 10 lang ang natira noon. And dahil doon, kinareeer namin ang pagaoutline. Si Tita Pearl talaga oo!

Si Manny naman nun napagalitan ni Sir Ariel Javellana when Manny joked the song Sir Ariel played in one of our Values Education class (Ever Since the World Began ang song title). Trivia: Sir Ariel is my former neighbor… and another trivia: he courted my Tita Onie.

Alala ko si Mam Jicaine. May kwento kami about her. Asked Ove, Jojo, Manny and Vincent hehehe… at si Rodgem na naman pasimuno ng kwento na yun! Si Rodgem talaga oo!

Si Rene was an addition to me and Sherley going home. Palagi siya umuuwi sa Paciano pag tanghali… at lagi din siyang late hehehe... at lagi sya tulog pauwi at hindi namin ginigising ni Sherley hehehe

Kami ang pinakamaingay nun cheering (Sophies). Binabato namin ng piso ang mga Juniors sa Volleyball game. Ending: Talo kame. Mas matinding ending: binantaan kame ni Eric Miranda pag naging teacher daw namin siya eh lagot kame. Pati yun Juniors binantaan kame… wag daw kame mag COCC.

Third Year

Naging classmate namin si Dhel Rodriguez na naging bestfriend namin ni Ghing na eventually naging bf nya… kaloka… at para siyang eng-eng noon pagpasok sa classroom namin kasi nun lang niya nalaman na nalipat na siya sa First Section… on the Orientation Day itself

Will always remember Mam Yabut… siempre fave ko at fave ako hehehe…

Stage Play: Noli Me Tangere. Role ko: Basilio. Director: Eric Miranda. Bloopers: Hindi ako maiyak kasi tawa kami ng tawa ni Anna Valencia (who apparently is the Sisa) nun final rehearsal. Namumura na ako ni Eric Miranda kasi kami ang last scene and the heaviest, actually. Buti na lang nun kami na ni Anna, when I was running after her, nahalabid ako sa cord ng stand fan at nadapa… so real tears na ako… and nun mismong play na yun ang sad moment na inalala ko… kasi masakit pa ang tuhod ko noon huhuhu… pero again, real tears!

Siempre JS Prom na! First time to wear suit and tie. Nirent lang yun coat ko actually na in the end ginamit ni Joy kasi nilalamig na siya sa gown niya. First party kasi namin na overnight eh ang mga girls nagpretend to wear gowns na backless, off-shoulder and all… ayun nun madaling araw na nang-aagaw na ng mga coat namin.

COCC. Awa ng Diyos hindi naman kami binawian ng Senior Officers. Love ko si Ate Mafel at si Jhen Hilbero… mga kasama ko sa Drum and Lyre hehehe. Si Kuya Larry suplado kahit EIC ko sa The Font. At siempre ang maldita si Eric Escala at si Beryl Ymson. Pero in the end, I loved them. Si Jessie Quilitis ang pinakapihikan, nagpapaanak ng hot juice for breakfast! Susme, kailangan pa namin siya ibili, puro kasi kape ang meron kami noon!

I sung Binibini noong final night ng COCC training namin. Lalang, nagpretend akong singganda ng kay Janno ang boses ko hehehe

Fourth Year

Judgement year

CAT officer ako… EX-O ng Escort Company, model company. Captain ko si Gilbert, Scribe namin (ewan ko ano tawag dun) si Joanne. Naging sila in the end… crush ko dati si Joanne

Platoon Leaders namin: Lucy Decena, Loisa Buno, Jovelyn Geneciran and Emily Ilustre. (hindi ako sure doon sa last two pero first two super sure ako). Si Angel Nadado ang Guidon Bearer namin. Crush niya si Meann Espoltero na crush si Marvin Medina na Batallion S3 na jowa si Leng Visaya na Medic naman na handled ni Sherley. Ako ang tulay ni Angel kay Meann na sad to say, deadma kay Meann.

Si Meann Espoltero noon crush din si Sidney Palogan. I made a poem for her... ang title Pompey, code name niya for Sidney.

Si Jela Montealegre ang pinakamaingay na member ng company namin. Hala bira ng bira ang Jela…kahit noong Inter-School Battle of the Bands na talo ang school namin. Kasi si Jela, patay na patay noon kay Ove na Lead Guitarist ng school band!

Si Ailyn Sevilla nagcollapse dahil I gave them punishment in one of our CAT trainings… natakot ako kasi akala ko hindi na siya magigising eh may sakit pala sa puso ang lola ninyo. In the end, ipinaglaban ko maging Best Cadette si Ailyn.

Si Archie Sotomango ang lagi ko pinapabili ng sandwich ko during break times ng CAT training… tapos si Fides nakikisuyo na din. Eventually, nilibre na kami ni Archie... okay lang mayaman naman yun!

Naging magjowa na sina Dhel at Ghing na ako pa ang huling nakaalam! Wiset!

Nagapply sa UPCAT at maghapon kami pumila. As in sa ilalim ng init ng araw at gutom na kami. May napulot kami bente pesos ginamit namin pambili ng empanada. Mga kasama ko noon sina Fides, Raquel Estrecho, Meann Espoltero among others. Nainis pa kami kasi yun iba naming classmates eh nauna na naipasok ang application kasi may kakilala tapos hindi man lang kami isinama. Ang sama ng loob namin noon! UPCAT exam day sabay-sabay at roommates kami nina Raquel, Fides, Meann, Sheim at ako. Si Sheim lang ang pumasa hehehe

We won doon sa Cultural Dance Contest at super bitter ang Juniors (Rico Parao, Siegfred Mangilin, etc.) kasi second lang sila. They even said na hindi daw dapat kami nanalo kasi interpretative dance yun sa amin. We did Adan at Eva and then nag-evolve na kung saan-saang pakikipaglaban sa kalayaan, katarungan etc. Ending noong dance namin si Meann Espoltero nakasuot ng bandera ng Pilipinas. Truth: hindi ko din maintindihan yun dance na yun at ang relevance pero since kami ang nagwagi… sorry na lang sila… dahil siguro bongga ang aming stage production and costumes… At doon ako naka-aassign… sa costume and production hehehe…

Later on, the Juniors joined an inter-school competition and they did the same dance number. They won naman… pero bitter pa din sila na kung kami daw ang lumaban hindi kami mananalo… leche naman!

So kami binawian namin sila when they tried to be COCC trainees… as in bawi talaga kina Rico Parao at Siegfred Mangilin. Ending: nagquit sila hehehe

Senior’s Night: pinakamadrama kasi we had to bid classmates and teachers goodbye! Last party together.

Graduation Day: Mixed Emotions. Basta alam ko I cried as I hugged Yeth, Joy, Lois and Sherley. Hindi ko nahug si Sheim kasi hindi na kami close noon (we had a rift eh!) Pero okay na kami ngayon! Hello! That was 11 years ago!

Mga importanteng tao sa buhay ko noong high school:

Ghing – my then bestfriend. Kahit naman ngayon, special pa din siya sa akin… at kahit ano mangyari, love ko siya!

Joy – we’ve been through a lot back then. I even promised to her na lagi ko siya ililibre… and yes, ginagawa ko naman ngayon kahit na Doctor na ang friend ko at mas malaki ang kinikita sa akin noh! I also promised na pag nagkaroon ako ng car, siya ang una kong isasakay! I will always remember when we watched "Pare Ko" sa JJ hehehe... Exam day yun at takot kame na mahuli kasi nga after exams eh dun kami dumirecho... Hala noong naglights on na, puro mga school mates namin ang andun... with complete uniforms pa habang kami ni Joy (at Loisa ata) eh nagchange costume na para kung magkahulihan man at magkabukingan at may makakilala sa amin na nasa sinehan kame, madali kame makakalusot!

Yeth – need I say anything more? Si Mayeth ang kadugtong ng bituka ko hanggang ngayon. She can never be replaced by anybody else… in my heart… in my life! Period!.

Sherley – love ko si She, yun lang! She will always be my Piattos Girl

Lois – my source of Kopiko pag antok na antok na ako sa klase namin. (Minsan nga amoy Kopiko na hininga ni Loisa eh, joke Lois!) She also has been with me during some important events. Remember the mangga and alamang encounter natin ni Joy. Hala, sige! Hindi tayo pagsasakitan ng tiyan natin!

Dhel – kung noon boyfriend siya ni Ghing, nung college kami si Dhel naman ang aking sanggang dikit… of course, aside from Yeth and Jean (college friend, not a HS friend)

April – my Nanay… basta love ko din si Mommy April.

Iyen at Lai – other two members of Club T… I know kasi na friend ang turing nila sa akin

And lastly, si Sheim – she will always be special to me… alam na namin yun kung bakit!

Hayy, nobela ito! Truth is, ang dami ko pang pwede isulat… kasi nga high school life will always be the best moments in our lives. Tama naman di ba?

The more that it's ROBI...

Just last night I revealed who were my PBB Teen Edition Plus Big Four (and of course I named who my Big Winner is). And probably, some of you would agree on my list while some would not. It's okay, I mean not to influence you, those were just my thoughts.

Unfortunately again, I was not able to watch the last night's episode in its live telecast. So today, I had to rush back after processing some documents for my Internet shop. At first, I had a hard time looking for the videos of the April 13 episode in You Tube. I first looked for the videos uploaded by David Gonzales but was saddened that the last part, the fifth of five clips was not uploaded (not his fault, though). It's good that another user, guys2bcrazy14 had it, I was able to watch the whole episode.

Truly, every episode is an addicting experience. The drama and the fun were all worth watching. And yesterday is not an exemption for me.

More than knowing who the second set of nominees are (that's Kevin and Linda), I was more amazed as to how the Teen Council decided as to who among their guardians will be the next evictee. Some of these teens are really showing sensibilities... and I am admiring them for that. It isn't easy to vote who amongst the elders must go, so I must give my kudos to the teen council. Hard but wise decision, that is!

As you may have known, the Dad of Robi went out last night. What's more surprising is, it was Robi who led his eviction. And the reason Robi gave was very noble; his Dad is needed outside. Being a laparoscopic surgeon, Dr. Boy could be of better use for the many patients who are waiting for him outside Kuya's house. I've heard of so many stories about noble physicians helping patients survive, but Dr. Boy is really admirable. When Robi mentioned that he once charged a patient Php 15,000.00 instead of the usual Php 50,000.00 for a surgery Dr. Boy made, it also made me realize that there are still some good samaritans nowadays. I know, I haven't met Dr. Boy nor Robi personally, but seeing how they deal and dealt with their respective housemates inside Kuya's house made me assume that theirs must really be a good and respectable family.

As for Robi, he did not hesitate voting his Dad out; to him, the decision of his Dad to join him inside the house is a good manifestation that more than his profession, his love for Robi is immeasurable. To that, I am really hats off to Doc Boy. But my admiration to Robi doubled after watching last night's episode. He has shown his fellow teen council members that he is not selfish, he is not bias and more than anything else, he is mature enough to make good but wise decisions. Even if he's perceived to be quite serious by his housemates, that to me is fine; at least there's someone inside the house who we can derive inspiration from, someone who can change our perception that today's youth are no longer our hopes. With one Robi around and hoping his likes are not yet extinct, we can see a brighter future for his generations and hopefully, the generations after theirs.

Yes, last night's episode made Robi more worthy of becoming the PBB Teen Edition Plus Big Winner!

April 14, 2008... Isang Taon na...

Isang taon na ngayon nang sinulat ko ang una kong entry sa blog na ito. Marahil, nais ninyo akong kumustahin isang taon matapos ang paglalabas ko ng saloobin.

Hindi ko ikakailang naging napakahirap sa akin ang tanggapin ang mga bagay na nagpasakit sa damdamin ko ng lubusan. Hindi ko na din maalala kung ano ang mga pinagdaanan ko sa isang taong nakalipas. Ang alam ko lang ngayon, habang sinusulat ko ang entry na ito, naghilom na kahit papano ang sugat. Muli na akong humahalakhak, muli na akong nabuhay. Sa sakit na pinagdaanan ko noon, akala ko hindi ko na masisimulan muli ang pagbangon, at eto nga, naliligayahan ako sapagkat nahaharap ko na ang bukas na may ngiti sa aking mga labi. At muli matatag na akong sumasabak sa lahat ng hamong aking hinaharap.

Marahil ay tinatanong ninyo rin kung nasan na ba ang taong nagdulot sa akin ng nasabing pait. Ang totoo, siya ay isa pa ring malaking parte ng buhay ko ngunit hindi na umuukopa ng malaking bahagi ng aking pagkatao. Para kasi sa akin, magkaiba yun. Oo, hindi ko siya inalis sa buhay ko; katunayan, nanatili siyang malapit na kaibigan, ngunit natutuwa akong isiping hindi na sa kaniya umiikot ang mundo ko. Hindi na ako nasasaktan sa mga pagkakataong naaalala ko ang naging maganda naming samahan. At higit sa lahat, hindi na ako naiiyak sa tuwing ako'y inaatake ng kalungkutan. Ngayon nga, siya ay isa na lamang presensiya... maaaring nararamdaman ko, maaaring hindi... pero tuloy ang buhay ko... makulay, matibay at puno ng pag-asa.

Isang taon na... salamat at malakas na akong muli... at ngayon nga, muli kong ilalagay ang sulating nagsimula ng lahat, hindi upang ungkatin ang mga sugat na naghilom... kundi upang burahin ang pilas na iniwan... dahil sa araw na ito, matapos ang isang taon... idedeklara kong buo na muli ang aking pagkatao...

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Day 1... The Art of Letting Go

Last night, was basically my "Friday, the 13th"... It didn't start good... I waited again for more than 30 minutes... for the nth time, hindi sia sumipot sa oras ng usapan... then i learned, may pinuntahan pala siya prior to our meeting...

We had our dinner... masama pakiramdam niya... hindi makausap ng matino... I've been the usual most patient pal... but I was really really nervous... coz I know that this is the night when it really had to end...

Dinner ended... we're fighting as to where to go next... we decided to have some coffee... and doon ko napinasabog... ibinigay ko na ang sabi ko ibibigay ko sa kaniya... isang simpleng sulat na naglalaman ng lahat ng emosyon at galit na kinimkim ko ng matagal. Binasa niya lang ng tahimik, nilukot, at itinapon. Pinulot ko at inutusan siyang tapusin ang pagbabasa... ginawa naman niya... but the agitation was there... the anger was felt... maybe because huli na siya... at tama lahat ng sinulat ko...

Sa galit, nagwalk-out siya... ni hindi natapos ang kapeng inorder niya... ni hindi nga nabawasan man lang... I being an insane person, humabol... pero hindi ko kayang talunin ang isang track and field athlete... naiwan ako... pabalik- balik sa bakanteng lote kung saan siya nawala bigla... nagtatago ata... knowing how poor my eyesight is, alam niyang hindi ko siya makikita... or probably nakatakbong bigla doon sa subdivision na restricted... na obviously, wala ako access...I decided to leave and go... until nakareceive ako ng text galing sa kaniya... message was plain, "Salamat". Nagreply ako, sabi ko bakit bigla siya nawala... hindi na ako nireplyan...

Malapit na ako sa bahay ng may isa uling text message "Ingat ka na lang. Sori. Love you". Sumagot ako, sabi ko "Sorry din, if you were hurt I was hurt more"... Wala ng reply... Tinext ko na lang "Tulog ka na, pahinga"...

Hanggang mag-umaga, wala na ako narinig sa kaniya... maghapon na ngayon... Day 1... kaninang tanghali, nangangati na ako itext siya pero alam ko hindi dapat... Nagplay ng music na malungkot sa opisina, pinapalitan ko... dahil naninikip na dibdib ko... hindi ako dapat umiyak... masisira image ko sa opisina... nagyou tube na lang ako...lunch time ganun pa din... naninikip pa din dibdib ko at nangangati ang daliriko na magtext... but then again, hindi pwede... magfriendster na lang ako...

Ngayon, ilang oras na lang, tapos na ang linggong ito na puro sakit... bakit hindi ako maiyak? Nasan na ang luha ko? I'm really good on concealing my feelings... kainis!!! Grrr...Matatapos na ang linggong ito, mayamaya lang nasa Bulacan na ako... magpapakabusy para sa outing bukas... sana sana sana... wala na akong lungkot na maramdaman... hindi ako mapag-isa... I will be very busy tonight and tomorrow... bahala na sa lunes...

This is my Day 1... I'm learning the art of letting go.

My Big Four

While I am a Kapuso by heart, I really can't forego watching some of ABS's reality-based shows. While GMA has Pinoy Idol right now, the show has not triggered my interest yet as it started airing just last week and its time slot every Saturday is quite “unholy” for me (I am still in the shop during that time). And while the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus also has a time slot that's quite a challenge for me to catch, thanks to You Tube and the many folks who constantly upload their taped videos, I can be updated of the happenings inside the house.

Truth is, I like the past three seasons of PBB; the second which had my choice Beatriz Saw as it's Big Winner, the celebrity edition which had... “sino nga yun?” as the Big Winner (I am actually rooting for Ethel Booba) and of course, this Teen Edition Plus. And yes, I already have my winners' list...

My alternate choices for the Big Four are Josef and Nicole. I know their loveteam will surely be a big hit once they go out of the house. But right now, I feel like that's the only thing that they can offer. Sure, they can be the next Kim-Gerald (which I don't like in the first place) but I hope they could show more of themselves and their talents so they could be the perfect epitome of the Pinoy Youth. After all, that is what the Big Winner should be, a role model to the Pinoy's young generation.

My other choices are Ejay and Priscilla. Yes, they are not a loveteam as Ejay is being paired to another girl. While Priscilla was vocal in telling her housemates about her initial affection towards Ejay, he is eyeing the German housemate as his possible mate. That's okay, they won't really make a nice couple in the first place. Now, why Ejay? I think Ejay has what it takes to be a celebrity when he goes out. He reminds me of Jericho Rosales when he was still starting... fresh and raw but has a lot of promises. And why Priscilla? While some may see her having some nasty attitudes (back-fighter, brat, etc.), I am still amazed by her willingness to live normally despite her hearing impairment.

My Fourth Big Placer – RONA. She is the typical “Ate”... responsible, kind, accomodating and over-all, mature. Her experiences prior to joining this show may have helped her. She also has a good scholastic standing to be proud of, even if she's also faced with a heavy domestic problem (her Dad is in prison). Don't know about her talents to make it in showbusiness, but I am sure she can be a good role model to the youth.

Third Big Placer – JOLAS. He is Rona's male counterpart, the “Kuya” of the group. Maybe because he is the eldest and the tallest. I like how this guy leads the group in all their tasks and acts as the Big Bro when in fact, he's an only child... pampered and raised in a very strict way by his Dad and Mom. I also saw the dramatic episode last April 11 between him and his Dad and that earned him my vote. His Dad had my utmost respect when I saw how great his love for his only son is. Truly, parents are the best wealth we can have in this lifetime.

Second Big Placer – BEAUTY. Since the very first episode when they are being introduced, I already noticed this girl. Bubbly, sometimes tactless and with a very strong personality. Yes, Beauty is a brat, Beauty is controversial, but to me, Beauty is promising. She epitomizes the Generation Z ~ strong-willed, competitive, focused and dreamer.

BIG WINNER – ROBI. This guy is a leader, a thinker and the best role model. Coming from a good school, his scholastic standing was simply impressive. He also has a very pleasant personality. He shows a lot of promise. He may not become a showbiz heartthrob nor earn superstardom when he goes out, but the talent of this young guy will surely bring him places. Showbiz, politics, medicine, business... whatever path Robi chooses, I am sure he'll fly high.

And there goes my Big Four. I know that it is still early to predict but so far, these teens are my winners. I wouldn't mind spending a few bucks in voting for them when they got nominated. All for my admiration to these youths! Go Ady's Big Four!

Happy Anniversary, My Honey...

In a few more days, I will be celebrating my anniversary with her. This would be an advanced entry for our anniversary as I don’t wanna miss greeting her ~ my work and my shop might hinder me in writing this blog in the coming days.

I first met her in Glorietta days before my birthday, while I was roaming around after a day’s work. She was just there in one corner not minding the busy people around; not even worried of all the stares they are giving her. Was it because of her good looks I really don’t know. All I know is that when I saw her, I had to make my first move. It’s now or never.

And so I said my Hello and yes, she said her Hi. That instant, the connection was felt. My hands were trembling as I held hers, for I am not sure if she too, will like me. Unfortunately, the encounter wasn’t really that long, as I needed to rush back home and the mall is already closing. I was saddened but I know (and I am hoping) I’ll be seeing her again.

Lady luck seems to be on my side. I visited Glorietta the following day and yes, she was still there. It became a habit to me, passing by the Ayala-owned mall to see her. Though the encounters that we had are short and non-acquainting, we were still contented with the Hi’s, Hello’s and handshakes that we shared and had.

I don’t know but I was really mesmerized of her. She looks very smart and elegant… she possesses a very nice body and of course, a pretty face. In all those encounters, I was really trembling… and it’s not the usual strong me.

Because of my growing fondness towards her, I did not hesitate telling my friends about my feelings. They got curious and so I had to introduce her to them. And it wasn’t a smooth encounter… my friends did not like her at all. They even said it’s quite a shit to like her…I will just be wasting my time and my money.

Yes, I was saddened… but so persistent that I didn’t stop myself from falling for her. I can’t contain the feelings anymore. Bravely, I proposed.

Her first words upon my proposal, “I am worth forty-five thousand pesos”. Damn! My friends were right, she’s quite a shit! Teary-eyed, I left her.

The next days were all but messy… and I feel like dying already. I want her so much… but where on earth will I get the forty-five thousand just to have her. Yeah right, I have my means to pay her… but was torn if she’s really worth it.

The bad thing about being tormented is that it triggers you more to get what you want. And sinfully, I gave in… I have decided to take the risk… I did not mind the forty-five thousand pesos, I could earn that, but I can’t pass the opportunity winning and getting her.

And so one fine night on my way to work (this time, I was on the night shift work schedule), I dropped-by Glorietta again… certain on my decision of getting her. When I saw her again, she didn’t notice me… perhaps because there had been some other folks who were able to pay her the forty-five thousand pesos. I approached her but she was not showing any emotions anymore. Until I said, I have my forty-five thousand now… I can have you already. She beamed and I was relieved… She said bring me to the counter and pay the bill… I did and after a few more minutes, she was already with me... and we had our warm Hi’s, Hello’s and handshakes again. I surely gave Monalisa a run for her money with my smile as I go out of Glorietta. I have her already…

I immediately brought her in the office and introduced to everyone… most of my colleagues liked her while some just raised their brows… I don’t mind… I couldn’t give a damn anymore… as long as I am happy with her, I don’t care.

And yes, we’re celebrating our first year together… by May 01. Certainly, there had been problems… I taking her for granted not minding if I took good care of her… and she sometimes putting me in compromising situations. But these were outnumbered by the many good times we have shared, the daily greeting of Happy Mornings and of course, our Sweet Goodnights…

And now in full bliss… I am greeting her, my honey…

Happy Anniversary, my Nokia N-95 cellphone… I love you so much…

Hahaha, kala ninyo kung sino na!!!

Kahit yun na lang, okay na ako...

Missed doing this (I mean doing blogs)... but much that I want to do it more often, I simply can't. It seems like my 24 hours isn't enough for the things I needed to attend to... the shop and the office are consuming my whole being... must I complain? Nah... it isn't my piece. I am still okay despite the toxic days... even if headaches are too much and the stress is piling up...

Last week was really a test of my stamina and my “grace under pressure”. I remember my previous boss from my previous work. He said I am good at it, maintaining my composure amidst my deadlines. But yes, the last week experience has somewhat pushed me to my limits. A number of meetings with the Leadership Team as we had a visitor (Accenture's Senior Exec) and these meetings were really more than 12 hours a day of preparation and being in the office... to the point of going home 1:00 or 2:00 in the morning, a training that had me worked double shift and reports and e-mails that I needed to submit and prepare. There is this most stressful thing that happened but I needed to seal my lips and stop my fingers in ticking the keyboard ~ but this was the major blow. Well, no regrets... I still feel that we are right and we have done no wrong. Conscience's clear, must I say. And yes, a Krispy Kreme doughnut is enough to put me back on my toes. Thanks KKD in Jaka!

If there's something I did last week which I am most proud of, that is being a guest speaker in my elementary school's recognition. To inspire a bunch of kids is a challenge, but the bigger challenge is to be back to the very same school which has molded me to the competitive person that I am right now. Why? I don't know. Was it because I am not yet totally succesful and fuflfilled? Perhaps. But good thing that I accepted these challenges. It enabled me to assert myself more and realize that the more that I have accomplished, the more I needed to be humble and aim for bigger stars.

And now that I am starting a new week, I am back to the normal cycle. Day shift schedule, Tuesday to Saturday work... and yes, be optimistic and attract positive vibes. Yesterday, I read Giselle Sanchez's blog in www.pep.ph and her entry has again reminded me that it is better to be good and positive than be bad and negative about things. Everything that you do really has an effect, karma is the best word. And now, I want to attract good karma... simply because I am tired and I really needed a breather... kahit yun na lang, okay na ako!

Good and super hot day to all to of you!!! Summer na kasi...