Haaay....

Nakakaaliw kahapon. Hindi dapat kami magkikita ni Jet dahil sabi nya last Tuesday, may gagawin daw sya sa school. Voluntary work daw. So sabi ko sige Sunday nalang. Although I was a bit sadden by that news. Kasi it would mean five more days before I’ll see him pa. Pero dahil it has something to do with school, so okay lang. Gulat nga daw sya kasi before we would fight over our schedule at pahirapan daw talagang mag paalam sa akin. Pero ngayon ang dali ko daw kausapin… Hehehe!

Usually we don’t have work on a Friday kaya okay lang kung maglamyarda ako o gumising ng tanghali. Yesterday, I woke up a little late and I was contemplating of going to a spa and have a massage or go to Cubao to have a caffeine overload at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Kaso katamaran ang napala ko. Tinamad akong maligo at umalis. I lazed in front of the TV until I dozed off again. I woke up at around 2:30pm had my late lunch.

Pag balik ko sa room ko, around 4:15pm, I had one sms message and Jet was calling. I cancelled his call and read the message first. It was from him. He said he’s on his way to school. The message was sent at around 3:00pm. During that time I was still downstairs. Then he called again and I answered it. Nagulat ako. Kasi sabi nya hintayin ko raw sya sa gate namin dahil malapit na raw syang dumating. Ha? Saan? Eh kakabasa ko lang ng message nya na papunta syang school tapos malapit na sya sa house namin?! Napraning ako dun ha. Gulo nyang kausap. So, ginawa ko nalang, bumaba nalang ako at hinintay sya sa garahe. I was still wondering and quite puzzled kung bakit ganun yung message nya… When he arrived and I saw him get down from the taxi. I noticed immediately yung new hair cut nya! Grabe!!! Nag iba nanaman ang mukha nya! Although the cut made him look like a totoy… Okay lang! As long as it’s short!





Hehehe!!! Paulit ulit nga nyang sinasabing napaglaruan daw sya ng lola nya. Hehehe! Buti nga sa kanya! Second to his new hair cut, I also saw the bouquet of flowers he was holding! Bwahahaha!





The crazy guy bought me flowers! Maski walang okasyon binilhan nya ako ng flowers. Grabe! He’s so sweet talaga. I mean, he seldom does that – give me flowers. Maski may okasyon, he never does. Kaya nakakagulat eh. Kung kelan wala naman okasyon tsaka sya namimigay. Hay! Si Be talaga! I couldn’t stop grinning and all he said was “kinikilig ang bruha!” Tapos when I asked him why he came to see me instead of going to school sabi nya hindi daw nya matiis na hindi ako makita kasi nasanay na daw sya sa routine namin… When I asked him about the flowers, sabi nya goddess daw nya ako…Yuck! Ang corny talaga! Ewan! Basta kinilig talaga ako! Hihihi!!!

After that, naligo ako and we went to Greenhills. Gusto daw nyang bumili ng cap na susuotin nya sa gig nila. I was happy enough to tag along as he search and search the tiangge for caps. Tapos bigla kong naisip sa Reginas sa Shoppersville! Maraming caps dun na hindi screaming ang design. And I was right! He bought two pieces. It was too early pa to go home so sabi ko punta nalang tayo sa Rockwell kasi I want to see the newly released Havaianas sa Aura Athletica – Embellished Edition. Grabe! Ang mamahal nila! I liked a few pairs… But was not really tempted to buy one. Until someone bought me one, the Wave in Gold. Hehehe! Grabe! Love them! Thank you!

After Rockwell, we went to Gateway to have coffee at where else?! Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf! We didn’t eat dinner that night kasi we were still full. I don’t know why maybe because of the fries we had earlier. Tapos we had a little chitchat about his first gig tonight. Medyo stress out ang lolo mo last week pa! Hehehe! I just told him to have fun. I wish I could be there though to support him kaso ang layo eh. And I don’t want to stress him more kung aalalahanin pa nya ako. At saka mapapagod sya kung hahatid pa nya ako at saka hindi rin naman pwedeng ako lang mag isa ang umuwi, bukod sa ayaw nya na ako lang ang byabyaheng magisa from Muntinlupa eh late na kasi matatapos yun. Anyways, there will always be a next time....

Yesterday was really fun… Love the surprise! Love you Be for being sooo sweet - sometimes! Hihihi! Love the Havaianas too!!! :p

Hehehe!

-Longest relationship:
-*- the relationship I’m in right now… be celebrating our two and a half years on the 22th.. yeepeey!

-Shortest relationship:
-*- roughly three months… I think…

-How many people have you broken up with?
-*- three

-How many times have you truly been in love?
-*- as in truly in love? Twice…

-How many boyfriends/girlfriends have told you that they love you?
-*- all four of them…

-Have you ever thought that you were going to marry the person you were with?
-*- don’t we always feel that way when we’re in a relationship? Na parang sya na talaga at that moment kasi you feel soooo in love.

-Have you ever loved someone so much that it hurt?
-*- of course I have… and I have hurt so many people also by loving that person…

-Have you ever made a boyfriend or girlfriend cry?
-*- yeah… and I’m not proud of that… feels so bad to hurt anyone diba? no matter what…

-Have you ever cried over a boyfriend or girlfriend?
-*- but of course! I cried for a few days… after that… okay na ulit! Hehehe!

-Are you happy being single or in relationships?
-*- I’ve been single for a long time before my first boyfriend came. Imagine I was 21 when I had my first relationship ever!… after that… I do get to be single for a few months in between relationships… Being single does have its highs and lows… But, I love being in a relationship… Mas fulfilling kasi… I don’t know… Hihihi! Feels good to have someone to share things with eh…

-Have you ever cheated on a boyfriend or girlfriend?
-*- hahaha! Next question please…

-Have you ever been cheated on?
-*- Maybe… woman’s instinct…

-What is the most important PART of being in a relationship?
-*- to love unconditionally.. COMPROMISING… when both parties mature within the relationship… you’ll see it as the relationship progresses…

-What is the worst part of being in a relationship?
-*- sometimes people tend to overdo a lot of things when they’re in a relationship… when you lose your own identity… I think that’s the worst part…

-Worst relationship?
-*- falling out of love with the person…. When the relationship becomes abusive na verbally or physically… when you stay in the relationship out of pity. Wag nang ipilit kung di na talaga pwepwede diba?

-Have you ever had your heart broken?
-*- so many times na…

-Have you ever broken someones heart?
-*- yeah… again… it is something that I’m not proud of but has to be done to save both of us from a more bigger pain… at least now, I think, both of us are happy with our respective relationships… which is really good.

-Do you talk to any of your exes?
-*- hhmm….I’m cool with that…it’s been years na… I’m over them already… so being civil to each other is the next best thing… if they talk to me first… hehehe!

-If you could go back in time and change things to where you could still be with one of your exes, would you?
-*- hhmm…. No, I won’t change a thing about my past because whatever it is that I did in the past led me to where and to whom I’m with right now. Which is with Jet, and I’m happy and very satisfied

Do you think any of your exes feel the same way?
-*- I don’t know…

-What is your ideal boyfriend or girlfriend?
-*- Basically, people have a tendency to build this “ideal” person, relationship and even love as they go with life. But when REALITY hits them… lahat naman ng idealism mo nawawala eh.. Even your “dream” boyfriend… Napapalitan kung ano yung nandyan sa harap mo at kung ano yung nararamdaman mo. Kaya yung mga taong masyadong mapili o pihikan… Well… they’re missing a big part of their life – being adventurous… Yung kaka what if what if mo eh… baka bumagsak ka sa wala….

-Do you believe that you are a good boyfriend or girlfriend?
-*- in most parts yes I am… but I know I have my own weirdness and wickedness that Jet totally hates… But I know I’m a good girlfriend all in all. Hekhek!

-Have you dated people who were not good to you?
-*- they’re all good naman pag date date palang diba? Pag tumagal dun mo nalang malalaman ang totoong ugali nila.

-Have you been in an abusive relationship?
-*- abusive not in a physical way… but verbally yes… and I don’t want that in my life again…

-Name your most memorable ex if you have had 1:
-*- memorable in what way??! All of them I guess… they all taught me lessons I will never forget.

-Have you dated someone older than you?
-*- yeah… like 15-20 years older! Hehehe! I was young and crazy then…

-Younger?
-*- yeah! And I’m still with him…. (six years younger!)

-What is one thing that all of your exes had in common?
-*- they all loved a crazy and wonderful woman (me)… hehehe!

-Who is the most attractive ex that you have had?
-*- hahaha!!! They’re all attractive in their own respective ways… one has a big personality pero babaero, one is good with his hands (meaning magaling magluto, create stuff) pero medyo… wag nalang baka mag react! Hehehe! Then one is intelligent… kaso magulo ang isip... seems to want and need something but don’t know what it is (considering his age). He seems lost… oh well…. What attracted me to them is not their physical attributes.. but their personality, humor and mind.

-Have you ever cried yourself to sleep over a boyfriend or girlfriend?
-*- the break ups… always during the break up… all I need to do is cry it all out… a day or two.. even in sleeps, after that okay na…manhid na..

-When is the last time that you were in a relationship?
-*- I am in right now for the last 2.5 years and still counting…

-Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?
-*- depends… if the crime is about having a third party big time.. well… he deserves to rot in hell.. no second chance there…. EVER!

-Believe in love at first sight?
-*- attraction.. but never love.

-Ever dated two people at once?
-*- hahaha!!!

-Ever been given a promise ring?
-*- yeah… 3 out of my 4 relationship,, I had one.. but I love what I have now…

-Ever been given an Engagement ring?
-*- nope… but I hope someday…

-Do you want to get married?
-*- yeah why not… in the near future… if everything’s right…

-Do you have something to say to any of your exes?
-*- be happy and God bless…

-Ever stolen someone’s boyfriend or girlfriend?
-*- no! I’m not that bad.

-Ever liked someone else's boyfriend or girlfriend?
-*- crush lang… hehehe!

-Do you believe in true love?
-*- OF COURSE!!!

-Does heartbreak really feel as bad as it sounds?
-*- Even worse! I can’t find the right words to describe it. But what is good about it is that, after all the pain, the most wonderful part is the feeling after it. Yung bang rising after you fall… Ay ewan! Basta yun na yun! :p

Buhay nga naman...

A few days ago I had a chance to talk to my sister who is based in Canada. And I learned a few things from her about what a “certain person” told her about me. Yes, I would be really honest about my reaction, I felt hurt and betrayed. Of course! What should I expect from that “certain person” who couldn’t careless to know the whole truth before judging me? Judging me. Yes. Judging me without knowing the whole story. It was unfair. But that’s reality. Some people claimed they are righteous. Righteous you say? How dare you say you’re righteous when you can’t forgive people who humbled themselves and people who accepted their mistakes and apologized for it? ANO YUN KAPLASTIKAN?!

Righteous – meaning moral, good, “just”, blameless, upright, honorable, HONEST. Do you understand that?

Maybe you are righteous in your “own” way or hope to believe you are. Mahirap sabihing righteous ka eh… Few people possess this virtue. I don’t believe there are many of them out there and I don’t think you’re one of them.

This question has been in my mind for quite some time now - “What lifestyle are you talking about?” You say you can’t believe the kind of lifestyle I have now. What lifestyle?! Pwede paki elaborate! Magsasalita ka nalang eh hindi mo pa sabihin ng deretso. Hindi mo pa sabihin sa harap ko!

Lifestyle – way of life, standard of living, existence, routine, daily life, everyday life, means.

Ano ba gusto mong maging lifestyle ko? Base sa lifestyle mo? Or “gusto” mong maging lifestyle?
Ano bang problema mo?! Ilang taon ka na nga ba? Ilang taon na ako?! Babae ka ba? Babae ba ako?! Pareho ba tayo ng generation? Nandyan ka ba nung early teenage life ko to support me? Nandyan ka ba when I felt depressed prior to the event when I learned I was adopted? Nandyan ka ba when I felt lost? WALA. Because you have your own family to take care of. Occasionally you make yourself available, yes and I’m grateful for that. Pero iba pa rin kung babae sa babae o magulang sa anak.

We grew up in a family that isn’t close. We don’t show emotions that well. Heck! We don’t even say how we love each other out in the open. Why? I don’t know, but that’s just the way how we were brought up. Tahimik. We all have our “own” lives and we live it separately. But we know how our parents supported us and tried to give us a good future. Pero kung ano man tayo ngayon eh sariling desisyon na natin yun.

Yes, I do have a different lifestyle from all of you. I smoke. I drink. Pero I don’t smoke in front of you, out of respect. I go out with my friends and have fun but CLEAN FUN! God! I’ve known them half of my life. There are times when I feel, they know me better than all of you.

How dare you say “my kind of lifestyle” when you don’t even know me! How dare you accuse me of things without knowing the truth. How dare you to judge me without knowing my side. HOW DARE YOU!

And then what?! You’ll suddenly say “hindi kasi kadugo kaya ganyan ang ugali.” Yun lang ba? Yun lang ba ang basehan nyo? Purkit ampon ako at walang bahid ng dugo ng Lopez at Medalla kaya ganun ka sama ang ugali ko?! Well… Excuse me! I might not be a perfect person, pero hindi ako naninira ng relasyon ng mga magkakapatid dahil lang sa pera, kasakiman at ambisyon tulad ng “ibang” tao dyan. Alam ko kung saan ako lulugar. Hindi ako nangangagaw ng hindi akin. Hindi ako pumapapel para mapansin. At hindi ako plastic! If I don’t like you, I show it. Hindi ako ngiting asong haharap sayo. I don’t kiss people’s asses just to get their approval. It’s either you like me or hate me, nothing in between.

My lifestyle is not based on what the society dictates. I do my own thing. The things I love and like. The things I dream and hope about. I’m not arrogant. Hindi ako madamot at higit sa lahat hindi ako pretentious. I live this lifestyle dahil kaya kong panindigan ito. Kung may pera eh di meron kung wala eh di wala. Ganun ka simple yun.

If I continue to do the things you think I shouldn’t be doing just because I’m just being me and you think I don’t have the right, you better think again. There is no way I would give up what I’m doing now because I know how to support my own LUHO. I can do things that would make me happy without spending. And I know how to adjust to people and the things around me. I’m not a spoilt brat! Tanong lang, are you the only one who deserves to be happy? To go out and have fun, go on vacation, go shopping, to eat in a good restaurant, kayo lang ba?

Funny you know, you say so many things about me and as if kayo wala kayong kamalian sa buhay nyo. Tama ba yung pagtaguan mo mga kapatid mo o pamilya mo about what’s going on with your life. Why? Are you afraid to be questioned about it? To be judged? To be envied? O pakialaman? Hindi ko makita logic dun… Pero kayo dami nyong nakikita sa ibang tao pero takot naman kayo masilip. Gulo nyo! Bakit ayaw nyong malaman at makita kung anong lifestyle meron kayo pero ibang tao pinanggigilan nyo. Kasi takot kayo at ayaw nyo may nangengealam sa buhay nyo pero kayo gagaling nyong magsalita. Puro salita.

Sana lang noh… Sa dinami-dami nyo ring alam tungkol sa buhay ko at sa dinami-dami nyo ring masasabi tungkol sa pagkatao ko… Sana alam nyo rin ang mga salitang RESPETO. KAPATAWARAN at BUKAS NA ISIP. Sana lang talaga…dahil may mga pinag-aralan naman kayo. Put it into good use… Yun lang.


(I didn’t write this and make it public to hurt the people concern. I know in some ways, they might read this entry. These are my reactions, my feelings, emotions and MY OWN OPINION. I’m just being honest. This is my open journal. Sometimes… the truth hurts.)

Cafe Ten Titas Part 2

Spanish Sardines Pasta

Fish 'N Chips Earl's Style

Tokwa't Baboy Reduxe

Breakfast In Vigan

SINFULLY YUMMY!!!

Dog or Cat?

You Are: 50% Dog, 50% Cat

You are a nice blend of cat and dog.You're playful but not too needy. And you're friendly but careful.And while you have your moody moments, you're too happy to stay upset for long.

Are you more Dog or Cat?

Hair Day

Yesterday I had a hair spa and a perm. Oh yes! A perm! I don't know what the hell I was thinking and why in the world did I ever do it. Hoping against hope that what I did would turn out to be a good decision for me. Alas! According to my friends and my angel’s the new hairstyle fits me well. I hope they’re not saying it because they don’t want to hurt my feelings… Hehehe!

It’s been over a decade since I had my hair perm. Since then, it’s been always either hot oil, color or a simple cut for me. Never perm. But last night, maybe it was out of boredom or the bad spirits possessing me. Jet and I just finished watching Nacho Libre – maybe it was Jack Blacks curly hair that inspired me unconsciously! – And we were walking around Megamall when I saw the Ricky Reyes hair salon. I’ve been contemplating about getting my hair fix. As in FIX talaga. Because it’s been hanging there limp and dry and I’m so sick of tying it up all the time. I wanted something new. Drastically new. Like a new haircut or something. But curls won me over. Suddenly I found myself being fixed with the curlers and soon the same old scent of the curling solution engulfed me. I was excited and at the same time skeptical about the end product. Questions came flying from no where. Will it fit me well? Will it go with my personality? How will I care for it? Will Jet like it? Won’t I look like a bimbo? Won’t I look stupid with it? What the fuck am I doing here!!!??? Whaaaa!!!! But I want a new change in my life right? New me right? Kaya panindigan mo yan bruha! Bwahahaha!!! :p

Jet walked around the mall the first 30 minutes I was there. When he got tired he went back to the salon and just sat there beside me. Imagine he sat there for three hours! And He was behaved the whole time – no fidgeting or whatsoever, maybe because of the people around him. Poor Jet, he was suffering but couldn’t do anything about it. Ika nga, napasubo na raw sya. Mas gusto daw nya dun sa Tip’s N’ Toes kasi mas nakakausap nya mga tao. Kabiruan kasi nya yung nail tech ko eh. Close na sila. Kalokah!

The result, I liked it actually - which is good. But it would take time for me to get used to it. I look different I guess. I don’t comb my hair that much – which I love. Hehehe! Though I need to find a good product for curly hair. The next good thing about having my hair done at Ricky Reyes is the 50% discount I got because after all they’re our client! Thank you to my brother who made it possible.

We left Megamall around 9pm already, way pass the color coding. Jet was tired and I was still high with my curls.

The last message I got from Jet before going to bed was, “Be, d2 nko bhay! Gudnyt…Iloveyou! Ndi nko sama syo ricky reyes! Waaaa!” Don’t worry be, hindi na kita isasama dun ulit! But thank you thank you talaga for being so nice and so good to me. Imagine, you did stay with me and never once complained for three hours. I LOVE YOU more for that! Hehehe!

Write Your Name (Across My Heart)

I can't help smiling when I look at you,
To keep from going crazy is all I can do.
I'm so defenseless with you so close,
The walls have crumbled from my body and soul.

Write your name across my heart.
I want the world to know that I am yours forever.
And I will wear it like a shining star.
Write your name across my heart.

To you my life is an open door.
Everything I have is yours.
I'll try to give you everything you need,
But as far as love goes, there's a life-time guarantee.

Write your name across my heart.
I want the world to know that I am yours forever.
And I will wear it like a shining star.
Write your name across my heart.

In all my thoughts, in all I do, in all I say,
I belong to you with every breath I take....

Write your name across my heart,
I want the world to know that I am yours forever.
And I will wear it like a shining star.
Write your name, across my heart.

And I will wear it like a shining star,
Write your name across my heart.
Across my heart.
Across my heart.
__________

Isn't this a nice song? Romantic... Hehehe!

P.O.T. Reunion Gig at 70's Bistro

Grabe! I can’t find words to describe last night. Sobrang sarap ng feeling and sobrang ganda ng performance.

Jet picked me up at home at around 6:30pm and we went straight to Gateway to buy another copy of P.O.T.'s remastered CD kasi he forgot his at home and he wanted pa naman his CD signed. But when we got to Odyssey they said out of stock na daw.. Bummer… Sayang! After that nag take-out nalang me ng food sa KFC and told Jet we should go there na kasi mahirap mag-park and I wanted to have a good seat. I ate along the way.

As he drove, we even argued kung saan ang 70’s Bistro. Haller! Makipagtalo ba sa taga Q.C. Of course I knew where it is; he on the other hand kept his mouth shut nalang because it was his first time to go there pala. Kaya medyo haller talaga noh! Hehehe!

When we arrived we saw Vic Facultad. His former band – Indio I, will open for P.O.T. He’s still cute! Then we saw Ian Umali, followed by Mally who waved at Jet. Friends na daw sila… Hehehe!!! Okay… Had a few beers and pulutan.

The place is a little bit small but a lot bigger than Chakik’s pero okay naman. We were seated at the left side of the stage, a couple of tables away. So kitang kita naman sila. Galing nga eh. Maski corner kami okay parin kasi nobody stood in front of us. Mabait ang crowd. Indio I did a great job opening for the show. The people enjoyed every song they did. Sayang nga we didn’t take pictures.. Medyo na engross sa sounds… Grabe! You should hear Vic sing Funk/RnB (Wunjo) then do Reggae (Indio I). Wow! Nice voice talaga. Kakainlove! Lalo na yung Sister Sinister na original song nila that has a female and male voice, Vic did both. Grabe! So, after the number all the people are pretty hyper for P.O.T. to start. Dumadami narin ang crowd maski nakatayo okay lang. It really pays to be early in gigs. Hehehe! Or else hindi ako magtatagal dun kung wala kaming pwesto kasi bukod sa mainit e super crowded talaga…

Anyway, after a few minutes nag sound check na ang P.O.T. and when Karl Roy went up the stage and begun talking to the crowd… Puro sigawan nalang maririnig mo, kaaliw nga eh… Kasi parang nakikipag usap lang sya sa kabarkada nya… party nga lang daw ang tawag nya sa gig na yun eh. Walang showbiz ek ek. Umiinom nagyoyosi sila. Okay lang.. Cool cool talaga… Jet disappeared in the crowd, he wanted to take pictures and be close to his idols. Kaya hinayaan ko nalang. Jai followed a few hours we got there. So I have her with me. The band started with “Hindi Nyo Alam”. Grabe! People were shouting and jumping around the place… Imagine kasing tatanda ko na ang crowd ha. Kasi naman mga early 90’s na rock band sila so yung mga followers nila e matatanda na ngayon… Siraulo daw magperform si Karl Roy and he was! Praning! Nakakaaliw! First time ko kasing mapanood siyang live. Sa Fete kasi hindi na ako tumayo so I didn’t see him and only heard him sing. Pero last night was really great. After a few songs Jai went out to meet a friend and I was left alone in our table almost throughout the performance. Pero okay lang. Nag enjoy ako talaga! Familiar naman ako sa mga songs nila kasi after being with Jet for more than 2 years now, especially nung 1st year namin… Naku.. lagi ko nalang naririnig eh tugtog ng P.O.T. o kaya Kapatid na front man ngayon si Karl Roy. Kaya medyo nakakasabay naman ako sa tugtog nila. Plus hindi ka rin ma out-of-place sa crowd kasi iba talaga. Iba sila. I love 70’s Bistro! Bait pa mga waiters. Errr.. Back sa gig, the band performed all their songs from their one CD. Tuloy-tuloy. Walang break break. Grabe! Naubos na nga ang beer and people were still trying to get in maski close na ang gate. Yung mga hindi nakapasok were contented to just listen outside.

The performance lasted for like an hour and a half. He finished with “Ulitin” much to everybody’s delight. Jet was enjoying every song. I could see him from afar. Singing with Karl. He knows every lyrics of every song of the band. He told me, yung katabi nga daw nya napaptingin sa kanya dahil lahat ng kanta memorized nya.

Grabe! What a night! The reunion gig was worth it talaga! Ang saya saya. I told Jet we should do it again. Watch more gigs of his favorite bands. Carry ko naman ang sound.. especially pag Wunjo! Hehehe! We went to Que Rico for a midnight snack at konting kwentuhan. We dropped Jai at her place then Jet and I went home. He slept over again kasi medyo late narin. We slept not before talking about what happened that night. When we looked at the clock almost 4am na.. Eh he still has basketball practice at around 12 noon kaya medyo 8 hours nalang yun. We forced ourselves to sleep…

Another nice weekend for us!

All of the original band members were present.

Karl Roy on Vox, Ian Umali on Guitar, Mally Paraguya on Bass

and Harley Alarcon on Drums

Wunjo Experience

Jet and I rarely go to bars. But last night was different. Although it was still raining we went to Julia Vargas Avenue at Chakik’s and really really really had a good time!

A few days ago I came across the website of Wunjo and learned that they regularly play at Chakik’s every Friday of the week and every first Thursday of the month at 70’s Bistro. I immediately planned our weekend and didn’t tell Jet about it until the last minute where we’ll be spending our Friday night. He was excited like going to a field trip. Hehehe!

We arrived an hour and half early. A little too early. Eventhough we already killed time at Tiendesita’s buying stuff for my babies and had dinner at Freshka and had a wonderful seafood dinner. We were still a little too early for the show, so we had the pleasure of choosing our seat. Although the place was quite small and intimate, anywhere would be good enough to hear and see them. The first one to arrive was Mally Paraguya (bass) who came with two friends, and then the very good looking Vic Facultad (vox), then the drummer boy Jay Gapasin and the last one to arrived was Ian Umali (guitar). The keyboardist according to Mally, who came over to our table to greet us because he said he recognized Jet from Fete who was the only lone fan who had his photo taken with them, was not available. During the course of the discussion at one point, Jet showed Mally the pictures he took and edited from his mobile. Surprisingly, Mally requested for it to be sent via Bluetooth to his mobile. He’s such a NICE guy. I like him na! Hehehe!

After a few minutes, they started the show. Jet was in heaven after that conversation. He couldn’t believe that he just talked to one of his music heroes. You see, Mally together with Ian originally came from P.O.T. who by the way is having their reunion gig at 70’s this coming July 22, he’s been a fan of P.O.T. way back until the band broke-up and had their own respective bands today. Although I’m not a big Rock fan, I’m learning about them thru Jet and I’m quite happy about it especially when he introduced me to several bands and even different genres of music.

Back to the gig. The first time I heard Wunjo perform was at the 2006 Fete; honestly I couldn’t appreciate their song back then or even their performance. The reason was, I had a hard time listening to their music because it was an open area so the mucis isn’t that “buo”. I was just happy that Jet was happy to see them in the flesh. But the gig at Chakik’s was really different. The moment that Vic started to sing… My goodness… it was orgasmic! I mean, you wouldn’t believe that a big man like him would have a such wonderful voice. No pun intended. But his voice is so unbelievable. I closed my eyes and got lost. That’s the effect on me. Soulful. Guttural. Sexy. Wicked is how they describe their music. But for me, you could make love with their music in the background! Hehehe!!! The first set was consists of seven songs. Seven wonderful songs. They did The Police, Stevie Wonder, Commodores and Marvin Gaye just to name a few. On their second set, they sang three of their original compositions. I so loooove Somewhere! My god! I love it! I’m in love! Hope that they release their CD soon…
The gig started at 10pm and ended at around 1am… Jet had five bottles of beer and was still sober, which was a surprise to me because he gets intoxicated easily or maybe it’s because of too much adrenalin. And as for me, after five glasses of cosmopolitan I was happy. Wickedly happy! Hehehe! ;p

After congratulating the band of a wonderful performance, we went home. I was tired but happy. Jet slept over because it was already late and I wanted some cuddling… It was still raining and you know, it is so nice to cuddle with someone if the weather is like that. Hahaha!

It was a nice day that ended wonderfully…

I'm in love....

Vic Facultad (Wunjo/Indio I)

Ian Umali - Guitar (from P.O.T.), Jay Gapasin - Drums (Radio Active Sago) Mally Paraguya - Bass (from P.O.T.), not in the picture was guest guitaris Ariel from Color It Red and the absent keyboardist Tom Vinoya ( fromWajihuara)

I love them soooo much!

Fete De La Musique 2006

I just woke up. Jet’s still asleep, dead tired from last night’s event. My whole body still aches even after a seven hours sleep. I haven’t recovered yet from what happened. Hehehe! Tired but happy… :p

Last night was the 2006 Fete de la Musique (My fourth year and Jet’s third year). The event was held at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay (Pasay nga ba?). It was my first time to go to that place. Man! The place is monstrous! The third biggest mall in the whole Asia! Four times bigger than Megamall! Based sa isang article I read in the news paper. Grabe! After walking a few steps from the parking lot and entering the premises, I was crying for a fucking map! One could really get lost. It’s like a labyrinth of shops and shops and shops and restaurants. Goddamn it! Even a certified mallrat would give up! I did! Nakakahilo talaga!

Well anyway, back to Fete… We arrived at around 6pm, the show started at 4pm and expected to end at 4am the next day. We’ve planned to watch a couple of bands namely Wunjo and Kapatid. And if we could maybe Peacepipe and Coffee Break Island. After contacting Jet’s friends who also went there to see the show, we agreed to meet in front of KFC.

Buton, Andre, Franz, Tata, Payat and Satsu were already there. Usap usap then dahil walang magawa, they decided to ride the “Free-Ride” shuttle around the mall. Eh me being hungry and kj… told Jet na we have dinner nalang muna and join them after the ride. He was a little disappointed but I was not in the mood to join his friends, I was hungry! I know! I know! I can be a bitch! But while walking away from them and seeing them happily waiting the shuttle and seeing Jet’s face… I told him “Sige na nga! Let’s join them…” Ayun! Parang bata! Saya-saya nya… Hehehe! We occupied the second cart. It was fun! We went around the mall and even saw the fireworks. Hangin hangin pa. And we also saw the stages where Fete was held. Konti palang tao but we were excited.

After the ride we decided to eat and told his friends “text text nalang!” We tried the first Japanese restaurant we saw Sakae Sushi. They have the food moving around the restaurant, I don’t know how you call it. But if you want anything or seen the food you want… all you have to do is pick it up from the moving vent or you could use the computer and order your food. Hhmmm…. It’s a little bit expensive. Honestly, I don’t think the food was worth the price. I don’t even like their Ebi Tempura. Mas masarap pa sa Teryaki Boy and mas mura! But we did enjoy the moving vent! Hehehe!

tagal ng gusto ko ahhh...

chow time!!!

aahhh!!!

sarap ba?

okei lang...

busog na....

tara na nood, na tayo concert!!!

Fete De La Musique 2006 Part 2

Fete. The first gig we saw was of Sugarfree. I don’t like them anymore. Mainstream na kasi and boring na song nila. Although I like their “Kwarto” song. It’s “after a break-up” song for me. Hehehe! But yun lang. After hearing them at the Main Stage we met Fritz and his girlfriend Tin, a few chitchat and then we told them we’re heading back to the North Stage for Wunjo. Jet’s crazy about them. And they are the only reason why Jet wants to attend Fete. Because as what we’ve talked about, hindi maganda line-up ngayon and most of the good bands has their own gig in different places around the metro. So it’s a little bit disappointing. Tapos yung magaganda namang bands eh ang lalayo pa ng agwat ng time. Maghihintay ka pa ng matagal tapos the sched we got eh mali pa ata ang time. Ewan ang gulo nga e. But for some reason… as what I’ve told Jet, laging eksakto ang pagdating namin sa mga stages. Like when we arrived in the North Stage, after the band na naabutan namin, it was Wunjo’s turn. But according to the sched dapat Juan Pablo Dream after Shades of Ivory but hindi nga. Pero okay lang. Jet enjoyed every moment of it. He was in heaven! Hehehe! He told me “Be! Pwede na akong masagasaan!” Which I answered with “Hoy! Ihatid mo muna ako bago ka masagasaan!”

Here is Jet’s photo op with the band. He met the band’s manager and she told Jet Wunjo will be playing at 70’s Bistro on July 12. I told Jet we should go there because 70’s Bistro is so close to my place.

Fete De La Musique Part 3

After the photo op we went to the Main Stage to join his friends. Okay naman… Kaso kakapagod talagang maglakad ng maglakad ng maglakad. It was 12am already and I was sleepy. I didn’t join them; instead I went to Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and had a cold drink while they watch a few bands. Nung Kapatid na I went out and just sat at the smoking area. Grabe! Ang daming mga jologs! I mean yung mga kabataang over over mag damit at sobrang gulo! Makita lang nag slam slam yung mga ibang nanonood maski they don’t know the music or the band playing… sige go sila. Maski may masaktan pa. They don’t give a damn. According to Jet, they are the ones who give rock a bad name talaga. He is correct. Gusto ko lang yung mga rockistang simple lang. Yung hindi over magdamit or hindi yung screaming looks na “hoy! Rockista ako masindak kayo!” Yung ganun ba. Just like Jet. Hehehe! Simple lang.



After Kapatid, I told Jet I wanted to go home already. It was late and my feet hurt so much! Eh hellar! Nasa main stage pa kami eh yung parking namin e nasa North side pa! Huwaw! Good luck talaga sa mga paa ko. Sabi ko lakad nalang kami ng sobrang dahan dahan. When we arrived sa north side where the North Stage is located, sakto namang nagpeperform si Ely Buendia!!! Whaa!!! My god! I grew up listening to his music! I told Jet you better take his picture or else I’ll kill you! Unfortunately, last song na yung naabutan namin, but Jet did got my pictures! Pwede narin akong masagasaan! Hehehe!




Nandun din pala yung mga friends nya. Kala namin nagkahiwalay-hiwalay na. After Pupil performed, nagkayayaang kumain sa Mcdo. We were talking when Jet said nasa labas daw si Karl Roy… Yun… Picture daw ulit before umuwi. So they did… Hay! It was already 2:30 am… Way pass my bedtime. I was tired, sticky and I wanted to sleep already. At 2:45am we went home already. Pero ang Mall of Asia, buhay na buhay parin.

Although I like the place where Fete was held, masyadong malaki at nakakapagod. Pero okay lang… kasi ang naging resulta - konti lang ang taong pumunta… it was not jammed pack… nakakahinga ka pa and you can really enjoy the music and the bands playing. Unlike yung first experience ko even the second or third. Ngayon lang ako nag enjoy talaga.

Sana dun ulit ang Fete next year but I hope for a better line-up.

That’s Fete for me/us this year… Tiring, a little time of bonding with Jet’s friends and exploring the Philippine’s biggest mall in the wee hours of the morning (how romantic!) Hay! Sarap!

I better wake him up… I’m hungry already!

Amazing!

Amazing!

That’s all I could say after Jet and I tried the “Video Call” of our mobile phones for the first time.

Wow!

Truly amazing!

This 3G thing would really work for people who are in a long distance relationship, for someone who works abroad and misses his family, friends and for people who just want to see the reaction of the person they're talking to. Hay… there is finally an alternative in voice calls. Hehehe! Now, I’ll know if he’s telling the truth that he’s with his buddies or not!!! Hehehe! Joke! Joke! Joke! Or… just like Luis Manzano, I could kiss my Be goodnight even though he’s miles away…

Thanks to technology (Globe)…. bringing people together.

Talking about technology, I’m so surprised at how mobile phones now days could sound like a CD or an mp3 player. I mean the quality of the sound coming from a 3.5 x 1.5 inches mobile phone is astonishing! Really! And the pictures! Man! They are like Phone slash CD player slash digicam all in one. I love them! Gone are the days of black and white LCDs and monotones. Welcome 3G’s, 2mp camera phones, videos, radios, and music players…

Making life easier… :p

My God!!!

It's five in the morning and I'm still wide awake!!!

Sleep.... sleep.... sleep... sleep....

Butter Diner

We tried this new restaurant in Araneta. Actually, it's been there for almost a month now. The name is Butter Diner. The whole diner is painted yellow just like butter! Hehehe!

Anyways, they remind me of diners I see in the movies. I just don’t like their menus. Sobrang unappealing! But the foods we’ve tried so far are really good! Jet loved their strawberry banana shake (he had two servings). I loved the fish and chips and their butter of the day – honey almond! Yummy!

Another food trip!

Beatle's Fish 'N Chips

Calamares

Baked Salmon

Ordinary People

[Verse 1]

Girl im in love with you
This ain't the honeymoon
Past the infatuation phase
Right in the thick of love
At times we get sick of love
It seems like we argue everyday

[Bridge]

I know i misbehave
And you made your mistakes
And we both still got room left to grow
And though love sometimes hurts
I still put you first
And we'll make this thing work
But I think we should take it slow

[Chorus]

We're just ordinary people
We don't know which way to go
Cuz we're ordinary people
Maybe we should take it slow (Take it slow oh oh ohh)
This time we'll take it slow (Take it slow oh oh ohh)
This time we'll take it slow

[Verse 2]

This ain't a movie no
No fairy tale conclusion ya'll
It gets more confusing everyday
Sometimes it's heaven sent
We head back to hell again
We kiss and we make up on the way

[Bridge]

I hang up you call
We rise and we fall
And we feel like just walking away
But as our love advances
We take second chances
Though it's not a fantasy
I Still want you to stay

[Chorus]

We're just ordinary people
We don't know which way to go
Cuz we're ordinary people
Maybe we should take it slow (Take it slow oh oh ohh)
This time we'll take it slow (Take it slow oh oh ohh)
This time we'll take it slow

[Verse 3]

Take it slow
Maybe we'll live and learn
Maybe we'll crash and burn
Maybe you'll stay, maybe you'll leave,
Maybe you'll return
Maybe you'll never find
Maybe we won't survive
But maybe we'll grow
We never know baby youuuu and I

[Chorus]

We're just ordinary people
We don't know which way to go(hey)
Cuz we're ordinary people
Maybe we should take it slow (Heyyy)
We're just ordinary people
We don't know which way to go
Cuz we're ordinary people
Maybe we should take it slow (Take it slow oh oh ohh)
This time we'll take it slow (Take it slow oh oh ohh)
This time we'll take it slow
take it sloww
take it slow
this time we'll take it slow

Puerto Galera Part 2

The next day I woke up at around 7am, I quickly put on my bathing suit. A little sunbathing before the sun became too hot. Equipped with my Oil (real coconut oil), sunglass, my mat, and my phone just in case Jet wakes up and doesn’t find me there, I went to the beach. An hour and a half later I was back in our room and Jet is still asleep. I had a shower and woke him up. It was a nice day. We didn’t have anything planned. Anything goes. Had a hearty breakfast at Peter’s (as usual) and went back to our room to watch TV and do nothing. It was really a lazy weekend. I remember telling him, all we did was sleep eat sleep get drunk and sleep some more. Grabe!

It was our last day though. I hated to think about going home. I wanted to stay till Monday but then I knew lots of people would be leaving the same day. Baka jam packed na ang mga boat and I don’t want that. Dami kasing nagdatingan. Oh well...

Anyway, Jet told me he only wanted to see the sunset. But before that, after eating lunch, it was by accident that I checked onto his cellphone. It was not my intention to read it but it so happened that, he was asleep and I was doing nothing and I saw his phone and when I opened it there was a message. A message from someone who isn’t listed, curiosity got into me. I was soon exchanging messages to this girl who seems to know Jet but whose number isn’t listed. Damn! Isn’t that a little bit off? So! Ang kilay ng lola mo tumaas pati ata blood pressure ko. But I didn’t wake him so that the detective holmes inside me could work a little investigation with this “mystery texter”... Anyway, I’m not going to go deeper into that matter anymore. Basta everything ended well naman. He explained his side and I believed and trusted him.

After our afternoon naps we went to see our sunset and after that we had a very sumptuous dinner. We ordered 2 servings of inihaw na hipon, 2 chicken kebabs and one big inihaw na tilapia. Yummy! Grabe! After dinner we went back to our room and we fixed our stuff para tomorrow we don’t have to panic anymore packing our things. At around 10:00pm we went to Mindorine for our last drinking session. This time we ordered San Mig Lite only. I’ve learned my lesson! Hehehe! As usual, Mia was there… she too was partying hard and at the same time serving her customers. She’s really good and I will miss her. It was during this last drinking session that Jet and I really had a talk about the “girl” and what he told me really hit me hard. All I could think was “oohh… he really really loves me.” I was so stupid to ever doubt him. And I’m really lucky to have him in my life and to have him loving me. I couldn’t ask for anything else. I’m just happy he’s there.

Enough of the drama! After eight bottles of beers, we called it quits. We paid the bill, gave Mia her tip and left the bar happy and smashed! Hahaha! We even brought our last glass to our room. I was too sleepy to even finish it. Jet on the other hand wasn’t able to sleep that night. He watched TV and me while I slept. He was worried because I was snoring and talking in my sleep. I was just tired I guess.

The next day, I woke up at around 6:30 am. We went out for our last walk in the beach and our last breakfast in Peter’s then went back to our room to prepare. At 9:00am we were at the beach waiting for our ride to Batangas Pier. We took MV Brian again. The trip back was okay. It was tiring yes. But as I think of what Jet and I had, it was all worth it. Everything was all worth it.

I’m so happy because finally, the vacation that I’ve been waiting for a long time finally happened and it is with someone I truly like and loves. Everything that happened from the first day we arrived to the last day we were there was not planned and yet that’s what makes it more unforgettable. I would truly go back to the time wherein we would take walks and I felt peaceful, happy and contented and stress free. Now, I will have that sanctuary inside me (that memory) to look back to and relive whenever I would feel the pressure at work or at home. I have my memories of what we did at Puerto Galera. I have my memories of him inside my heart and everything that transpired and were revealed between us during our wonderful vacation there.

Can’t wait for our next vacation! Cebu? Or Ilocos? Hehehe!

Love you Be! Thank you so much.

-then people came-

our last day and enjoying...

our last sunset

Cafe Ten Titas

Jet came over today although we've been only separated for less than 24 hours. That’s just him. Sometimes he would be full of surprises, sometimes sarap naman sapukin dahil sobrang manhid. :p

Anyways, we were supposed to watch a movie at Gateway but then tinamaan ako ng katamaran so dinner nalang. We went to Teryaki Boy but when we got there, the place was jam-packed. I told him “Why don’t we try Café Ten Tita’s, it’s a newly opened restaurant at Gateway”. He agreed.

That’s us. Not only do we appreciate music, love our dogs dearly but we also love to try different restaurants. We love to eat. Doesn’t it show? Hehehe!

Café Ten Tita’s. The café looks like any restaurants you see ordinarily inside a mall. But the minute we sat down and got the menu, Jet and I were grinning like silly kids. We couldn’t decide what to order! We were mesmerized by the way the menu was made. It was big! Like 8 x 14 inches. Each page has wonderful pictures. Nakakahilo nga eh, makes it harder to decide what to eat tuloy. Parang you are suddenly bombarded with these colorful pages and all you could do is stare at it and get lost. We had to read the menu from page one till the end before we could order.

The story behind the resto, according to the book… err menu, the Chef got all her tita’s recipes (from tita’s biologically to tita’s that are friends of her parents) and modified it to become her own recipes. Really interesting! We ordered Dilis Salad with Bagoong Balayan Vinaigrette for starters. Then Jet ordered Lengua Estofado (with olives take note!), it was really good. Then Tokwa’t Baboy Reduxe (with Grilled Pork Liempo), by far this is the best tokwa’t baboy I ever tasted. If you like your tokwa and the pork really crispy, you have to try their version (really good with beer!). And I ordered Bangus Belly Ala Kiev. For the drink, I had Mango Pepino Shake and Jet only had water. Grabe!!! Presentation wise, I could say, it’s like eating in a hotel restaurant. Taste wise, yeah… It was good, something new to my palate. Price range, it was okay. A meal would cost you like 105.00 to 295.00 Pwede na! Over all rating, a perfect date restaurant. If you want to impress a girl but don’t want to spend that much you should try it there!

God! I want to try their Pandesal Forever section (sandwiches) and their Dear Turon… Love Sago (desserts). They have nice names.... Hehehe!

p.s.

Last Friday (June 16) we went back at Café Ten Tita’s. This time I ordered Tocino Carbonara and Jet tried their Spanish Sardines Pasta and also another Tokwa’t Baboy and Watermelon shakes. Yummy!!!

I’ll be coming back for more. Seriously, I want to try all of their food! Hehehe! If I could…

Puerto Galera Part 1

It's been one good weekend for me. Actually I never thought it would ever happen… But it did and I’m soooooo happy!

Wednesday (June 7), I was still trying to convince Jet to go with me. But I knew he wouldn’t let me leave all by myself. Konsensya nalang nya noh. So after bugging him endlessly, he finally said yes! Thursday, I was busy the whole day. So I wasn’t able to fix my things for the trip or see if I still needed some more stuff. After making the payroll, I went to Cubao to do some last minute shopping.

I started packing at around 9pm and didn’t finish until 2am. Jet told me if I was going to bring my whole closet with me. Took me five hours to pack one single backpack! Hehehe! I was tired and so sleepy. I didn’t even have time to play with my babies before I went to bed. Jet was up all night playing poker with his friends. He will sleep in the bus on the way to Batangas Pier nalang daw. Friday, after two hours of sleep, I woke up, had my breakfast, showered and called Jet to check if he’s ok. I told him to meet me at the station in front of Ali Mall at 6am. We’ll be taking Alps Bus Liner.

Goodness! I was really ecstatic! I was grinning the whole time I was ready to leave the house, boarded the taxi and seeing him standing near a donut shop! Grabe! This is it pansit! We’re leaving na! (I thought). At 6:15, the bus left the station. I said goodbye to Cubao and as soon as we entered the South Luzon Express Way, I fell asleep. And after two and a half hours, we were entering the Batangas Pier. Though the place has been renovated, a lot of things seemed to be familiar with me. People asking where we’re going, convincing us to ride their boats, buy pasalubong, eat at their karinderya. Jet on the other hand was oblivious to his surroundings. Still thinking about that boat ride he’ll be taking for the first time. He’s scared! Hehehe! I bought two tickets from MV Brian which was leaving at 8:45am… we didn’t have time to sit at the waiting area, we headed straight to the gate and walked to this big big boat… I don’t know what its name is. It’s not a RORO… It’s a BIG boat that could carry like 30-40 passengers? But because it is an off season, we were less than 20. Which is good because hindi kami crowded. We were delayed for 15 minutes but as soon as I heard the engine was turned on, I was excited! We still have 1 and a half hour to two hours to get to White Beach. And I missed traveling by boat. Hindi kasi ako mahilohin sa dagat. Jet was at first holding my hand. He smoked a couple of cigs before he got the hang of it. Plus, he was the only person there who was scared as a cat. Hehehe! It was fun.

We arrived in White Beach at around 11am. I didn’t want to walk anymore to look for a place to stay because it was hot and I was hungry already. We took the nearest available and nice place we could find. We stayed at White Beach Nipa Hut and Restaurant. We paid 1,500 a night for a good-for-three-person room, with aircon and a cable TV. It was a good place; near the MV Brian Station (tapat lang talaga), near Peter’s Bar and Restaurant and the other bars in the island. I guess it was a good choice.

For our first day, we slept for an hour before we went out to check out the place. We had lunch at Peter’s Bar and Restaurant. Goodness me! Good food and good serving! I’m telling you, you’ll have your moneys worth there. Every centavo is worth it man! After that, we rested more before we headed for the beach. I have never seen White Beach almost as empty as it was the day we arrived there. I loved it. It was quiet and ika nga ni Jet, “sarap lasapin ang view”. So, I had my body massage there, while Jet read a book. It was so good! Grabe! For only 200 you’ll have a whole body massage. We waited for the sunset and took some pictures.

- the beach almost empty-

- I love watching the sunset...-

- especially if you have someone to watch it with-

After that we walked in the beach, checked out other activities, bars and souvenir shops. Jet convinced me to have a Henna Tattoo and I decided to have it on my right hand (A Mhendi Art). Then we went back to our place and… I had a shower and we (heh heh)… rested for a while. Had dinner at Peter’s and went out to celebrate our first night. We went to Mindorine Bar and met "Mia" our waitress (a very jolly person) I really liked her err.. him.. her... whatever and we had one pitcher of Mindoro Sling (a rave there!) Damn! I’m telling you. It kicked me in the ass! I was drunk after my 10th shot! Jet had two beers and a few shots. I got drunk so fast because he was teaching me how to play poker and loser takes a shot or shots depending on how many we bet. He was really trying to get me drunk and I was losing big time. Goodness! ¼ of the Mindoro Sling was only left when I surrendered and told him I’m drunk as a skunk and he better bring me to our room fast or else I’ll pass out in our table. He was laughing. I was crying. I was so happy to be there and alcohol got into me. I became so emotional. Funny, the next day I don’t even remember some of it. Hehehe! But I was happy! :)

Yes!

Finally! He said yes! We're going away this weekend! Yahoo!!! I'm keeping my fingers cross. Hope he doesn't change his mind at the last minute. Maybe he won't. Only one day left and we're off!!! Yes! Yes! Yes!

Dinners

Just got back from a wonderful dinner with my friends from AMA. It’s been a long long time since I last saw them. I think it was my birthday back in 2001? Ahhh…. I’m bad with dates…

It was really great seeing Nancy and Ate Saly again. It’s like a trip back to memory lane. Am I that old? Hehehe! Grabe! They’re still the same crazy girls I knew back then. Nancy is still horny as ever and Ate Saly’s still the same mahinhin – kuno! Nancy came with her husband. Finally! Met him na. It was a good crazy dinner at Superbowl of China at Gateway Mall. I think we were the loudest table there. We even saw Cris, a school mate.

It all started with an e-mail. Nancy, after missing for almost five years, suddenly e-mailed me! I was really surprised! I even cried reading her e-mail. Because ever since she left AMa I’ve been searching for her. But after a long time of no success, I finally gave up. But I couldn’t forget about her. She’s been my best friend during my AMA days and she helped me a lot and she’s been really good to me. Every now and then, I would think about her and whatever happened to her. I thought she’s already based in Canada. But life’s really full of surprises. She told me, she’s been through a lot. Aww.. I really missed her. I missed talking to her about relationships, family problems… serious stuff and sometimes crazy stuff. We didn’t have that chance because Jet was with me and Emer, her husband was there too. Maybe next time she visits Manila. She lives is Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. Layo but she said I could visit her anytime I want. I wish I could.

Anyway, too bad I wasn’t able to charge the damn digicam! Dami sana pictures. Oh well! Maybe next time! There will be a next time!

Good food with good friends! I couldn’t ask for more!

~~~~~

After dinner I asked Jet if I could have a few bottles of beer. It's been a stressful week for me. And whenever it involves money and work... Goodness! I need a break! So when he said "Alright. But we’ll both only have two bottles each ok?" I immediately said yes! I thought I wanted to drink a little bit more than two bottles and I would persuade him when we get there nalang for the two more extra bottles. Hehehe!

I suggested we go to (again) Que Rico. We're already regular customers there. Hehehe! For the first time I didn't ordered any food (pulutan). I just needed beer! Beer! Beer! Iced cold BEER!!! And when the bottles were gone, I was looking – begging for another beer. But with a firm tone he said, “Didn’t I said two bottles only?” Ayun! Wala na! All I could do was nod my head as he asked for the bill. Oh well… Two bottles are better than none at all… Hehehe! Hindi kasi sya malakas uminom… Kainis! :p

~~~~~

Last night, I had this craving for Italian food. I sms Jai and asked her if she’s wants to eat at my favorite resto, Italianni’s for dinner before she goes to work. She agreed.

We had a salad, a pasta, eggplant parmageana (tama ba spelling ko? Hahaha!) and calamares. I had a watermelon shake which was too sweet and she had grape shake. Grabe! Nothing beats my stress but my comfort foods!

Three hours later, Jai’s on her way to work and I’m on my way home.

Ahhh…. Life’s little pleasure.