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Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Forbes... In My MemoriesAfter lunch, I went to Butterfly to drop off a check for Ninang. I stayed and chit chatted with her for a while, making plans for lunch with her and Ate Pebs for tomorrow at UCC. As I was about to leave she offered me some lunch, which I refused since I already ate and was on my way back to the office.
When I got into the car some thoughts just flashed into my head. I remembered the days when I was still in school, staying in Forbes during the half-days to just sit down and eat with Lolo and Lola, and study for whatever has to get studied, while waiting for Mommy to get out of work. I also remembered talking to Ninang and Kuya Ronnie over lunch at the breakfast nook, Regina running around, waiting for me to get up and play with her. I also remembered how there were days when Kuya Ting Ting and Kuya Dondi would go to Forbes for lunch on one of their not so busy days.
I thought how I would never again experience those days, never again spend another Christmas in the grand home we once all grew up in, never hear a new born sibling's/cousin's baby say that this IS Lolo and Lola's house. Instead, we will hear stories of this tenant's bratty child happily running around thinking the entire house is her playroom. Or perhaps i shouldn't think that way. Hopefully, one day, those of our generation and the one below will all be able to reclaim that house and make new memories... memories like before... memories that will last a lifetime and beyond.
Current Music: People are People - D'Sound
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Friends and the CityI just finished watching "Sex and the City." I had also just thanked Mars and Mark for saving me from what would have been a boring Friday night.
It was the episode when Samantha learned that she had breast cancer. It ended at Miranda's wedding with Samantha dropping the bomb on her friends. It was a special occasion for Miranda, but she didn't care. To all of them it was all normal just listening to Samantha talk, telling them not to worry, while the rest gave their heart-felt support.
This brought me to my thoughts on friends. Good friends make a vow to each other, just like the one in marriage, only it is unspoken. Like husband and wife, the love between the best of friends is unconditional. When the going gets tough friends will be there for you. Walang iwanan!
To all my friends, you know who you are, I love you guys!
Current Music: No One - Aly & AJ
| You Are 22 Years Old |
 Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax. |
| Your Brain's Pattern |
 Your mind is a creative hotbed of artistic talent. You're always making pictures in your mind, especially when you're bored. You are easily inspired to think colorful, interesting thoughts. And although it may be hard to express these thoughts, it won't always be. |
| Your Japanese Name Is... |
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| Your Personality Profile |
 You are pure, moral, and adaptable. You tend to blend into your surroundings. Shy on the outside, you're outspoken to your friends. You believe that you live a virtuous life... And you tend to judge others with a harsh eye. As a result, people tend to crave your approval. |
| Your Power Color Is Gold |
 At Your Highest: You are engrossed in passions that mentally stimulate you. At Your Lowest: You seek thrills and neglect what's important in your life. In Love: You see dating as adventure and approach it with an open attitude. How You're Attractive: You passion for life makes others passionate about you. Your Eternal Question: "Am I Having Fun?" |
| Your Hidden Talent |
 You are both very knowledgeable and creative. You tend to be full of new ideas and potential - big potential. Ideas like yours could change the world, if you build them. As long as you don't stop working on your dreams, you'll get there. |
| You are |
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| Your Birthdate: July 9 |
 Your birth on the 9th day of the month adds a tone of idealism and humanitarianism to your nature. You become one who can work easily with people because you are broadminded, tolerant and generous. You are ever sensitive to others' needs and feelings, and you are very sympathetic and compassionate. Your feeling run deep and you often find yourself in dramatically charged situations. This 9 energy always tends to give more that it gets. |
Current Music: I'm Feelin You - Santana feat. Michelle Branch
Monday, September 19, 2005
Tali WeekenedThis weekend was great! Ate, KN, Ate Boom, Kuya Mandy, Regina and I went to Tali. It was fun because it wasn't at all magulo and the food was great. I can't believe I pigged out, not to mention ate chips and oreo. I really miss that.
We left at about 4 pm last Saturday for the drive to the beach. It felt pretty long since the sun was still up when we left and it was already dark when we arrived at Kuya Nicky's house. But never mind that. Some common friends came for dinner. It's funny how the world is so small. We knew that couple from VOSA because Rina used to sing with us, at the same time she was Ate Boom's classmate in St. Scho. Then her husband was Kuya Mandy's batchmate, who's also KN's off-roading buddy. The remainder of the night was spent watching "Fantastic Four", eating more chips, and going to a nice, yummy sleep.
Sunday was beach hopping day. After eating a good breakfast we went to Sunset Beach, to just watch the waves. It was high tide so we couldn't really swim that day. Poor Bam's nerdiness was the topic of our conversation. Then we went off to the Main Beach where we met up with Rina again. After lomo-ing away we went back to the house to have a hearty lunch and pack up for the trip back home.
What I wrote here comes from the mind of one sleepy person so I don't think I did it justice. But I believe that trips like that should be done more often.
Current Music: Broadway - Goo Goo Dolls
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
The 80s Driver vs. Today's DriverTwo weekends ago the left-side mirror of the green car I usually take around (the "chug-a-chug" car as Willow calls it) was either accidentally bumped or was tampered with by someone who makes a living out of selling stolen car parts. Based on how it looks, it seems that it was accidentally bumped because it has scratches on it and is now reflecting the road rather than the car's rear. Also, I'm hoping that no one in their right mind would steal something so petty within the vicinity of Santuario de San Antonio.
So anyway, I've been driving without that left-side mirror and have been relying on the one that shows the entire back of the car. In a country like ours, where drivers (especially taxi drivers) are crazy enough to just pop in from out of nowhere, it's difficult to drive without that mirror. I felt glad though that the right-side is still ok since, as I mentioned, this is a country with crazy drivers who can overtake you from anywhere, and the right (also known as the blind spot) is just as good an overtaking spot for these crazy drivers.
According to Ate Pebs, the cars of the 80s didn't have the right-side mirror. They only had the left-side and inside-rear mirrors. It sounds like a difficult feat to drive without the right mirror, especially with our current traffic scheme of U-turning and trying to cut through the traffic to make the dreadful right turn. Then again traffic wasn't so bad before. No wonder the drivers of the 80s are more careful. Today's drivers are just plain reckless.
Current LSS: Through the Fire - MYMP
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Smile... the best way to startI haven't felt like blogging in a while, but since there have been a number of things that made me smile this week I thought that I ought to document it for future reference.
September 2, Friday
Mikey and Mars slept over after a number of stress-induced months. We picked up Bam in school and surprised her that Mars stayed instead of going to Vietnam. Then we had pizza (for old times sake) and watched "Ice Princess".
September 3, Saturday
Morning to Afternoon - Had lunch at Jack's. Except for Mikey, who's a bottomless pit that doesn't gain weight, we were full to the brim with creamy and buttery food that was worth the calories. Then Mark followed to Starbucks Fort (where I resisted coffee since I quit) and we all played mini-golf at Par 43, something I haven't done in years.
Night - Andy went to VOSA! Yay! I was saved from playing the piano. Then there was dinner at the house for Bam. I told Regina about Harry and Ginny in Half-Blood Prince and she actually got so kilig. She even asked me why she was feeling like that and I told her that it was a natural thing. Cute! The little girl is growing up.
September 4, Sunday
Followed Bam to her SPEED family day. She introduced me to Tony (don't know the last name) who's a national artist with down's syndrome. I can't believe I got star struck.
September 5, Monday
Morning to Afternoon
Bam was given a surpise lunch by her Ateneo friends at Chocolate Kiss. Ericka's laughter is just so entertaining. Plus Mike was the one who dropped off his Ate Caren back to the office. Ahem!
Night
The whole family had dinner at the house for Bam's birthday. When Ate Char told Macie to give the gift to "Bam" she gave it to me. So I said, "Give to the other 'Bam'", so she gave it to Bam. Cute! She probably thinks we're twins. Then she runs around the house looking for the "ming-ming". She means "Cat"!
Current LSS: You Are Here - Michelle Branch and Carlos Santana