Happy Day
Mood:  amorous
Now Playing: Say It Right by Nelly Furtado
Topic: Friends
Spent my morning with Cathy, Ynah, Briggs and Leah doing university coursework. Ang init ng araw ngayon. Basang basa na ang kilikili ko.

Then Paul came. Had some banana latte at Latasia Fusion. Then siempre sa tambayan na tahimik, ang Bo's coffee shop sa Katipunan. Eating cakes will never be the same again. May bago akong favorite.

Cool.

Then I went to Embassy to support some of my friends and to do some participant observations. It was a nice place, although I noticed that people there is not as "dancy" compared to Malate Clubs. Pero I still had A LOT of fun *wink*.

That was also the time when I realized I am becoming fond of this person.

Rumors will always be there. That is what believing is for.

Pinoy Hospitality
Mood:  chatty
Now Playing: Batibot by Alamid
Topic: Friends
Went to Bed with Phillip. Got to do more participant observations and got to
meet new people. I was able to get free drinks even way after the open bar.

That is what I call Pinoy hospitality.

living the life
Mood:  smelly

I have not slept last night for our report.

Then I went to school early to get the laptop from my sister at College of Home Economics. Then I went to College of Business Administration to meet Cathy. That is where schoolwork resumed.

Although there were some glitches, I personally believe that we were able to deliver our report well. I love my group. Cheers to ynah, cathy, leah and ching!

Then I had a great time with a friend. Daming napag-usapan. I'm looking forward to more chats and more walks with you. 

Just when I thought that my day is about to end, I came across a high school friend at the MRT station. We had some evening snack then headed to the nearest wifi hotspot to play with his mac. Siempre, di mawawala ang kwentuhan. 

Sana may pera pa ako para makalabas ako this Saturday. Himala, my sister might join me. She is not that manang afterall. 

Another day
Mood:  don't ask
Topic: university life

I am here at celebrity sports plaza with cathy, leah, ching and ynah. I was late for our meeting, as usual. Instead of on time, I was four hours late. Staying up late last night for the fair was not a good idea after all. Although I have to say I had fun with alex and the rest of the gang.

Feeling ko para akong lolo kagabi sa kakaubo lalo na kapag malamig. To think that I seldom smoke. Last time was last December pa (and the rest of the pack is still with me for remembrance).

I had Celebrity Salad and hot calamansi for merienda. Cathy and I shared spaghetti. After that, all we did was think, think and think.

Now, my brain has turned to goop. Pure goop.

Everything was brighter a while ago... Now the Sports Lounge has turned into a real hangout place for people who actually want to relax. Haha.

The videoke is playing... It's very tempting to grab some alcohol and sing out loud. It's been a while since I last went out to drink.

But I can't. I'm still sick.

Happy. Happy.

Congratulations, Manila Dragons Family
Mood:  celebratory
Topic: dragonboat

Congratulations, Manila Dragons for making it in this year's Drago Cup. Kahit nabinat ako, you guys are all worth watching. 

I'm lookig forward to rowing with you again. Ang galing. I'm so proud of you! Laban kung laban. 

Hetong display pic na ito was taken by Phillip. Galing. hehe.

Tinkering with my bro's phone
Mood:  chillin'

I now understand why Anakin Skywalker turned to Darth Vader.

 

When I went back to the doctor last time, I was told that I am not suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.

Nawala lahat ng takot ko.

My body is still not cooperating. Good thing I stopped coughing blood. I hate its bloody taste. Ack. 

Failed to submit my thesis on-time. Although I almost decided to pass it unfinished, I could not bear passing something half-baked. I just hope my thesis adviser would reconsider.  

 

One week na pala akong di lumalabas ng bahay. Two weeks namang walang lakwatsa. My body misses rowing. I miss my teammates.

 

You named your turtle, Ramone. Namiss ko tuloy sila Oca, Red at Yeng! Haha. 

Welcome to our soiree!!!
Mood:  accident prone
Topic: Friends

I am looking forward to seeing you again. You never fail to make me smile.  Sana magets mo kung sino ka, friend.

Thesis work is driving me insane. Pero I am beginning to see the light. Globalization, urban culture, gender politics, clubbing, human communication and interaction---ginagawang goop ang utak ko.  

 After thesis, kakalimutan ko muna ang paperwork pansamantala to do the following:

• picture picture kasama ka
• tambay sa sunken kasama ka
• pinipig ulit kasama ka
• sumayaw kasama ka
• lumabas kasama ang baby ko (got tickets for you for the first day ng UP fair, di ako pwede sa valentines e.)
• kwentuhan with ching, aya, tonton, enzo, cathy, bong, ysa, agape and rica
• supporta sa mga karera ng manila dragons
• makipagkita kay kapitana at sa iba pang teammates
• backpacking sa Manila with a foreign friend ni Jojo
• sumayaw ulit buong gabi
• JMA AdHoc

Another chat with Ms. Moluccan Fool
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Friends

She thinks I am strange. I think she was intimidating. Yet every time we chat we seem to ride the same wavelength. I love this lady. 

Our chat reminded me of a poem I posted before, so I searched my blog for it. While browsing, I learned that I have been blogging for several years now. I saw entries about my best bud, my family and my classmates. I also saw how thin I was before. 

Here is the poem I got from Peej, a good friend (posted last January 5, 2005):

"Hello Stranger" by Ginger Foutley
Mood:  hug me
Topic: poems/songs
Hello stranger
You came just in time
I look for your face in a crowd or in line
Hello stranger
Not a moment too soon
See- that old picture is fading in the drawer of my room
Now toys have gone lost
Baby teeth have come loose
There were accidents involving stitches
spilled juice
Report cards were shown
And one time I got sick
But it's nothing I couldn't catch you up on real quick
Hello stranger
I saved you a place
And it hardly seems strange
Now that I've seen your face

 

Ms. Moluccan Fool, natutuwa ako sa mga usapan natin. It is always refreshing to hear from you. You never cease to amaze me kahit sa chat lang tayo madalas magkausap. More dancing, more liquor and more partying pag nagkita tayo. 

Unforgiven
Mood:  not sure
Topic: Issues

I found myself crying once more. I told myself that will be the last. No more will I cry for this issue. This time, it is not a matter of who is right and who is wrong, but a matter of where each one is coming from.   

I cried because of disappointment from what I have been getting. I could have chosen not to listen, not to believe, but those words came from a friend I hold dear. Friends will always remain friends for me and whatever comes from them matters. I value their truths because I value them as people. Otherwise, I would have dismissed things right away.

This time, I see no need to justify myself from anyone. I hold my truth, which may entirely be different from what others may hold. Never have I tried to intentionally put someone down. It may be a sign of selfishness, but these issues were all about me… Yes, all about me. They were about my problems and my rants but never about badmouthing anybody. I never hated, just grieved—two different things. In my grief, I resorted to the solution I know best, to be myself. To be the transparent person I was before.

You became my friend because I chose to. I have always been the type who shares a piece of me to someone new without expecting anything in return. I trust and have faith in people. No pretensions. To tell me that I befriended anyone to bring someone down is to partly say that you never knew me. Again, this is my truth, not anybody’s. 

 I am honestly sorry for causing too much trouble. I have always been in that stance… being sorry. Telling me that it is too late to forgive me will not change my mind. Being stubborn is one thing you got right about me, because I will continue to be sorry as long as I feel it. If forgiveness is too much to ask, then just allow me to be sorry.

Let us ditch the issue and be happy. I know you have. Now, it is my turn.