Bigla lang nameng napag-usapan ang out of town. While we were having dinner at Congo Grille early last week. After name manuod ng Lizzie Maguire The Movie sa Galleria.
Na-excite kameng lahat. Lalo na ako. Lagi kase akong absent sa mga lakad eh. Hirap kase ng abnormal ang schedule, abnormal din ang social life.
So we're all stoked about our trip dahil finally..makukumpleto na kame!
Walo kame sa grupo:
Si AnakNgPasig - Kamukha kase nya si Geneva Cruz na miyembro dati ng Smokey Mountain. Ngayon kamukha nya yung singer na si Nina. She works at a Radio Station as a newscaster. Nag-aral pa yan sa 'Tate para lang matupad ang pangarap nya. Yan din ang 'songer' sa grupo. Ma-drama lang nga kumanta kaya laging nauuwi ang pagkanta nya sa tawanan. Dean's Lister po sha. Pinakamatalino sa grupo kaso minsan sumasablay. Minsan ba namang nag-aabang kame ng cab, ang pinara eh private na kotse! Akala namen na-realize na nya yung katangahan nya ng biglang humarap samen. Pero ang sasabihin pala ay, 'Ay, may sakay!' Daym! 'Ol time fave namen yung kwentong yun!
Si Dayanara - Siguro na-gets nyo na na maganda sha. Pero lemme correct you...naknakan sha ng ganda! Manghang mangha kame ng malaman nameng magiging kaklase namen sha nung college. Pero nung nagsalita na, na turn off kame! Di masyado. Wala kase shang ere kahit alam nyang ubod sha ng ganda. She works at a Telecommunications Company. Proud sha kase naka-isang taon na sha dun (palakpakan naman jan!)! Kaka-break lang nila ng Boo nya kaya medyo sha ang mahilig mag-aya na lumabas ang grupo. Hinahayaan lang namen. Nung college kase, sha yung parang Class President. Ngayon, sha ang taga-organize ng mga gimik. Ok lang, kung san sha masaya, sale na din kame dun!
Si Modelo - Ang Pinakamatangkad sa grupo. Dati nang sumali yan sa Binibining Pilipinas. Napilitan lang mag-backout kase sabe ng school namen papatalsikin sha pag tumuloy. Pero ok lang, Freelance Model sha ngayon. Makikita nyo sya sa commercial ng MagicFlakes, yung sumasayaw sa isa sa mga rooms dun. Sa mga magazines din nakikita namen picture nya. Meron din shang 9-5 job, di ko nga lang alam kung saan. Makulit din yun...cool baga. Sinama nya yung bago nyang boyfriend sa Tagaytay, dun kase kame sa resthouse nila nag-stay eh.
Si Kulit - Eto naman ang parang panganay ng group. Makulit, bossy, war freak pero ok naman. Nung college, sha yung lagi mong makikita sa likod na likod ng classroom. 15 minutes before the bell, tignan mo sha kung pano unti-unting lumalabas ng room..malinga ka lang ng konti, nakaalis na! Panganay kase sa family eh, kaya masyadong responsible. Family driver...kaya sha na din ang driver namen. Sha yung laging may dala ng malaking sasakyan nung college. Tuwa naman kame kase kasya lahat! Nag-resign na sha sa pinagtatrabahuhan nyang Airlines. Punta na kase shang States eh..dun na sha makikipagsapalaran..iwan na nya kame. Pero sabe nya uwi daw sha sa December pag matutuloy kame sa Boracay..Yey!
Ang Problema ng Grupo - Sha na lang ang natitirang may bofriend..ay di Modelo pa pala! Pero sha ang lagi nameng nababalitaan na umiiyak at nagrereklamo tungkol sa trabaho..sa boyfriend..sa life. Kame nam,an, ever reliable, to the rescue lagi ang dating. Alukin namen sha ng ibang trabaho, ibang boyfriend..pero we have yet to find out kung tutulungan nya sarili nya. Nung college, sha yung Pintasera..nahawa lang kame. Pati teacher di pinapatawad. Mejo bully din, pero ok lang. Sha ren yung kasa-kasama ko sa pangongopya at paggawa ng kodigo. Sha rin yung ka-partner ko sa pagtambay at pag cutting classes para lang makapag-chat sa Global Cafe. Pero sha rin yung parang mother ng grupo. Palibhasa, dun kame lage tumatambay sa apartment nya nung college. Sha yung nagluluto ng corned beef, spam at kung anik-anik na pagkain.
Si Pastor-a - Di ko kase alam ang babaeng version ng Pastor eh. So yan. Sha yung Preacher sa grupo. Nagka-boyfriend kase sha nung college ng Born Again. Muntik na magpa-convert at hayun, laging punong-puno ng pangaral ang lumalabas sa bibig. Minsan pinapakinggan namen, minsan kunwaring nakikinig pero ang iniisip e kung pano kame pede mag-disapper na di nya napapansin. Buti na lang wala na sila! Sa kanya ako naging sobrang close. Maliban sa parehong Disyembre ang aming kaarawan at isang linggo lang ang agwat, pati mga magulang namen pareho ng date kinasal! Astig no! Pero sha lang ang wala ng pumunta kameng Tagaytay. Sayang!
Si Barbie - Eto..eto ang Entertainer ng grupo. Nung college pa lang, may potential na shang mag-artista. Sha lage ang lead sa mga plays. Pag kasama sha, walang minutong di ka tatawa. Sa sobrang kakatawa, mauutot ka. She works at a TV Station. Sha yung nakikita nyo dati sa Wow! Mali na nanggogoyo ng mga tao. Ngayon Associate Producer na sha ng 2 shows dun. She was made for that job. Nung isang linggo, nag-perform sha kasama yung mga bading nyang tropa sa Comfort Room para i-spoof yung Meteor Garden - sha si Shan Tsai. Sobrang talented ng babaeng ito. Sa sobrang kakaaliw, minsan hirap kausapin ng seryosohan...gets nyo na kung bakit. At least ngayon, nakakapag-open up na sha. Without her, di kumpleto ang barkada. Hilig magpatawa, sasakit talaga tummy mo! Riot lage!
At Ako - ang Writer ng grupo. Pag may mga projects, paggawa ng essay at reports, ako lagi ang taga sulat. Ma-drama daw kase ako eh. Ako din ang pinaka-shy (Would you believe?). In the first place naman kase, kaya ako nag-take ng Communication Arts nung college eh super duper shy ako. Salamat sa Diyos at nawala na ng konti. Ipag-monologue ka ba naman at ipag-mime sa harap ng klase, di mawala hiya mo! Da Best nung pinagsuot kame ng saya at pinaglakad-lakad sa kahabaan ng Katipunan (Ewww!). Pag may nagtanong kung anong ginagawa namen, we weren't supposed to talk. Turo lang namen yung sign sa dibdib namen na nagsasabeng 'I am an actor!'/em> Kaloka yun! Ako nga din pala ang lagi nilang pinag-iinitan na i-make over. Lahat kase sila marunong mag-make up eh. E ako, di marunong at hindi interesado...palibhasa allergic dun.
Nung pumunta kameng Tagaytay last Saturday, si Pastor-a lang ang wala. So sha lagi ang topic of conversation namen! Pinag-usapan ang mga kabalastugan na pinaggagawa nung college. Yung pagpapalit palit ng papel pag test. Kodigo..kopyahan..pasahan ng sagot..mga teacher na hate at love namen..ang trip nameng magpa-Neoprint kada break na tipong magta-taxi papuntang SM City para lang magpakuha..ang pagkahumaling sa chat..pag cut ng classes..pagtambay sa Netopia na punong puno ng Atenistang lalake..hehe..ang pagkain ng fishball sa UP..ang pagtambay sa Mcdo at Starbucks para mag-brainstorm for our Thesis..haaay!
Overnight lang kame sa Tagaytay pero super saya! Dami nang nagbago pero pag magkakasama kame, it's just like 'ol times. Parang hindi kame nag-graduate at nagkanya-kanyang buhay. Ang gulo gulo pa din namen!
To be around them...to spend time with them is the most rewarding feeling! It's something you only get when you're around the people you love and respect...just like a family.
Tuesday, July 22
Tuesday, July 15
First Born
By Minotte Rodrigo-Cuenca
Firstborns tend to be highly motivated to achieve. Of the first 23
astronauts sent into outer space, 21 were firstborns or only children.
Positive traits: They are natural leaders and often high achievers. The
majority of politicians, spokespersons and managing directors are
firstborns. They frequently live with a sense of entitlement and even
superiority, they sometimes don't have to prove themselves. They often
come in two flavors: Compliant nurturers/caregivers (the ates) or
aggressive movers and shakers (the kuyas). Both are in control; they
just use different methods. As a rule, firstborns are picky, precise
people and have difficulty adjusting(not true). They pay attention to detail, tend
to be punctual, organized, and competent. They want to see things done
right the first time.
Negative traits: They don't like surprises and have to learn how to
express more emotion. They are often moody and occasionally lack
sensitivity. They can be intimidating and pushy. Sometimes they can be a
bit "know-it-all," and often, they are poor at delegating - largely
because they don't trust other people as much as themselves. They also
tend to be bossy, perfectionists and overly-conscientious.
Firstborns tend to be highly motivated to achieve. Of the first 23
astronauts sent into outer space, 21 were firstborns or only children.
Positive traits: They are natural leaders and often high achievers. The
majority of politicians, spokespersons and managing directors are
firstborns. They frequently live with a sense of entitlement and even
superiority, they sometimes don't have to prove themselves. They often
come in two flavors: Compliant nurturers/caregivers (the ates) or
aggressive movers and shakers (the kuyas). Both are in control; they
just use different methods. As a rule, firstborns are picky, precise
people and have difficulty adjusting(not true). They pay attention to detail, tend
to be punctual, organized, and competent. They want to see things done
right the first time.
Negative traits: They don't like surprises and have to learn how to
express more emotion. They are often moody and occasionally lack
sensitivity. They can be intimidating and pushy. Sometimes they can be a
bit "know-it-all," and often, they are poor at delegating - largely
because they don't trust other people as much as themselves. They also
tend to be bossy, perfectionists and overly-conscientious.
Reborn
There are some things in life that are hard to explain...
Like how she regained her thirst for life. The desire to rediscover the passion in the things she does.
She gingerly stepped outside for a whiff of fresh air and got more than she bargained for. Lighting a cigarette, she followed the smoke and as her eyes traveled upward, she noticed how undisturbed the sky looked.
Strips of clouds outlined the night sky reminding her so much of her favorite place.
Closing her eyes, she was transported back to that wonderful spot.
It felt almost real that she could hear the rhythmic sound of the waves as it crashes to the shore.
It felt romantic how the scene seemed to strip away her restlessness.
She could still taste the salt on her lips..how she loved the way her feet left prints in the sand and how they disappear the moment the water touches it.
She opened her eyes and took in the stillness of the night. Exhaling slowly, she suddenly felt revived..as if she physically came back from that magical place.
She found out that she need not go far to feel at peace with herself. She just had to sit still and reach inside herself to find out what she really wants.
...she is a romantic fool and is damn proud of it...
Like how she regained her thirst for life. The desire to rediscover the passion in the things she does.
She gingerly stepped outside for a whiff of fresh air and got more than she bargained for. Lighting a cigarette, she followed the smoke and as her eyes traveled upward, she noticed how undisturbed the sky looked.
Strips of clouds outlined the night sky reminding her so much of her favorite place.
Closing her eyes, she was transported back to that wonderful spot.
It felt almost real that she could hear the rhythmic sound of the waves as it crashes to the shore.
It felt romantic how the scene seemed to strip away her restlessness.
She could still taste the salt on her lips..how she loved the way her feet left prints in the sand and how they disappear the moment the water touches it.
She opened her eyes and took in the stillness of the night. Exhaling slowly, she suddenly felt revived..as if she physically came back from that magical place.
She found out that she need not go far to feel at peace with herself. She just had to sit still and reach inside herself to find out what she really wants.
...she is a romantic fool and is damn proud of it...
Saturday, July 12
Long time no hear...
I got the greatest surprise of my life...
I got a text from my best bud back in second highl!!!
If you know our story then you'd be feeling ecstatic also. We were the bestest of friends. But they had to move because of some issue her father had with the authorities..some illegal business they ran. They had to go in hiding somewhere.
We couldn't call each other..the reason was rather vague now that I think about. We resorted to writing..via snail mail. We've lost touch a couple of times because they were always moving. I would always receive a letter from her that she's in some distant place.
It was a mystery how we remained close despite the distance. We were updated on what each one's doing.
I went to college...she dropped out from her third school..
I had my first boyfriend...she just broke up with her nth boyfriend and she's seeing this cute guy..
I was concentrating hard on my studies..she was getting high on drugs...
I graduated...she was off to work as a crew on a cruise ship...
I am now working, earning enough moolah..she now has a kid..
In spite of our differences, we remain friends..
In spite the distance, our bond is still unyielding...
In spite the absence, we still think highly of each other..
In spite of the different paths we've chosen..we opted to accept each other for what we are..
I missed her..and I can't wait to see her..
do you think she gained weight now that she has a kid?
do you think she still smokes?
do you think she still laughs like a banshee?
do you think she still has that cute mannerism when she's excited about something?
I don't know...
I'm just thankful that I still have her as my bestfriend....and I'm gonna see her again.
I got a text from my best bud back in second highl!!!
If you know our story then you'd be feeling ecstatic also. We were the bestest of friends. But they had to move because of some issue her father had with the authorities..some illegal business they ran. They had to go in hiding somewhere.
We couldn't call each other..the reason was rather vague now that I think about. We resorted to writing..via snail mail. We've lost touch a couple of times because they were always moving. I would always receive a letter from her that she's in some distant place.
It was a mystery how we remained close despite the distance. We were updated on what each one's doing.
I went to college...she dropped out from her third school..
I had my first boyfriend...she just broke up with her nth boyfriend and she's seeing this cute guy..
I was concentrating hard on my studies..she was getting high on drugs...
I graduated...she was off to work as a crew on a cruise ship...
I am now working, earning enough moolah..she now has a kid..
In spite of our differences, we remain friends..
In spite the distance, our bond is still unyielding...
In spite the absence, we still think highly of each other..
In spite of the different paths we've chosen..we opted to accept each other for what we are..
I missed her..and I can't wait to see her..
do you think she gained weight now that she has a kid?
do you think she still smokes?
do you think she still laughs like a banshee?
do you think she still has that cute mannerism when she's excited about something?
I don't know...
I'm just thankful that I still have her as my bestfriend....and I'm gonna see her again.
I beg to Disagree..
A lot of people tell me that we all need someone to make us whole. Well, I beg to oppose.
I remember my Philosophy prof giving us some pointers on love. Yes..that was my teacher coaching us about the dreaded four letter word.
A person should be whole before seeking their mate.
Being whole would mean that you could be happy by yourself.
Being whole would mean that you could still go out with friends and not enclosing your world with his. I call that pathetic. (I know this by experience)
Being whole would mean that you don’t base your mood on your partner’s.
Being whole would mean that you and your significant other work on the relationship. Not letting each other die, figuratively speaking.
Being whole would mean that you wouldn’t let yourself be a burden to your mate. Two whole individuals bound together by their love for each other.
I see a lot of my friends dive onto a relationship headfirst just for the motive of becoming complete. They think that by having a partner, they can finally know their selves. That’s a lot of bull. Don’t you think it’s unfair to your mate that you see him/her as a guinea pig? That if it didn’t work out, you’ll kick them out of the door?
I would rather have someone who knows what he wants. Sees what he’s worth so I’ll know he will treat me right.
I am not bitter. I too, was a fledgling when I loved someone who wasn’t complete. He was like a leech, fed on my strengths that I was left with none. He had insecurities that I fought hard to cover up. I ended up as the wounded foal. I was at my lowest. I even had to struggle hard to regain what I had before.
I am merely stating my say on this area. I’m not saying this to sway the one who’ll read this.
I am just saying that this time I can call myself whole.
I am just hoping that the next one who comes will be for keeps.
I remember my Philosophy prof giving us some pointers on love. Yes..that was my teacher coaching us about the dreaded four letter word.
A person should be whole before seeking their mate.
Being whole would mean that you could be happy by yourself.
Being whole would mean that you could still go out with friends and not enclosing your world with his. I call that pathetic. (I know this by experience)
Being whole would mean that you don’t base your mood on your partner’s.
Being whole would mean that you and your significant other work on the relationship. Not letting each other die, figuratively speaking.
Being whole would mean that you wouldn’t let yourself be a burden to your mate. Two whole individuals bound together by their love for each other.
I see a lot of my friends dive onto a relationship headfirst just for the motive of becoming complete. They think that by having a partner, they can finally know their selves. That’s a lot of bull. Don’t you think it’s unfair to your mate that you see him/her as a guinea pig? That if it didn’t work out, you’ll kick them out of the door?
I would rather have someone who knows what he wants. Sees what he’s worth so I’ll know he will treat me right.
I am not bitter. I too, was a fledgling when I loved someone who wasn’t complete. He was like a leech, fed on my strengths that I was left with none. He had insecurities that I fought hard to cover up. I ended up as the wounded foal. I was at my lowest. I even had to struggle hard to regain what I had before.
I am merely stating my say on this area. I’m not saying this to sway the one who’ll read this.
I am just saying that this time I can call myself whole.
I am just hoping that the next one who comes will be for keeps.
Friday, July 4
Just like 'ol times...
I got a text from Enchantress...dinner at the Podium with the rest of the gals...just like 'ol times.
After a long absence...I made my way there knowing I'll be reunited with such lovely people.
I saw Lady Jock who's now working at an FM station as a newscaster. Enchantress is employed at a telecommunications company..a manager I think. Angel arrived after 30 minutes then just before we left, Stuck showed up.
We all look different now...you would think that we've changed so much after stepping out of our Alma Mater..but you're wrong..
When we all gather, it's just like 'ol times...we kid about our boyfriends at that time..which we all 'dispatched'. We recollect on the tomfoolery we made..the time we took something from a bookstore without paying for it..ahem, that was me! The time when we were waiting for a ride and Lady Jock mistook a private car for a cab..hailed it, stopped, looked at us then said, 'Ay, may sakay..'. The time we were addicted to chatting, cybersex and internet cafes...totally crazy!
Enchantress was depressed. She just broke up with Chip and she was in desperate need to get intoxicated. Lady Jock was ranting about her colleague who was always MIA. Princess was her usual 'jologs' self. She didn't have any moolah considering that she's a manager...geez! She ate what's left of our meal..ewww...
I looked at 'em laugh and talk and I thought..'I missed 'em like hell'
I wanted to hug them all real tight..
I was in high spirits..
Stuck showed up just before we left. She broke to us that she'll be leaving for LA next month..for good.
Cover girl works at a TV Station and couldn't come because she's 'busy', Actress is a freelance model who's so caught up with her new love that she hardly has time to see us..*sniff*and Pathetic , as usual, couldn't go because of some 'function' that she's REQUIRED to attend.
I missed them. I had a blast...wish we get to see each other often. Maybe I should get a normal job..nah..I can just make time to see them.
We plan to meet up soon..before Stuck leaves. Maybe go to a videoke joint..sing our lungs out and get drunk...
...can't wait!
[ Starbucks Katipunan...my walkout spells..McDonald's...Fishball stand in U.P. Diliman...RiverBanks..Papa Jeks..Stuck's place...Galleria Suites...Black Widow...Sir Maghatol..Mornings at GMA...Paolo Bediones..Ryan Agoncillo..Mimosa..Insomnia in Malate...Cho..Manny..Russel..JRG..Jim..Mac..Dennis..Sir Maghatol again..UST boys..Sando Boys..Freestyle..Katips...Capri..Zombie..Biology..Graduation.*sigh*]
After a long absence...I made my way there knowing I'll be reunited with such lovely people.
I saw Lady Jock who's now working at an FM station as a newscaster. Enchantress is employed at a telecommunications company..a manager I think. Angel arrived after 30 minutes then just before we left, Stuck showed up.
We all look different now...you would think that we've changed so much after stepping out of our Alma Mater..but you're wrong..
When we all gather, it's just like 'ol times...we kid about our boyfriends at that time..which we all 'dispatched'. We recollect on the tomfoolery we made..the time we took something from a bookstore without paying for it..ahem, that was me! The time when we were waiting for a ride and Lady Jock mistook a private car for a cab..hailed it, stopped, looked at us then said, 'Ay, may sakay..'. The time we were addicted to chatting, cybersex and internet cafes...totally crazy!
Enchantress was depressed. She just broke up with Chip and she was in desperate need to get intoxicated. Lady Jock was ranting about her colleague who was always MIA. Princess was her usual 'jologs' self. She didn't have any moolah considering that she's a manager...geez! She ate what's left of our meal..ewww...
I looked at 'em laugh and talk and I thought..'I missed 'em like hell'
I wanted to hug them all real tight..
I was in high spirits..
Stuck showed up just before we left. She broke to us that she'll be leaving for LA next month..for good.
Cover girl works at a TV Station and couldn't come because she's 'busy', Actress is a freelance model who's so caught up with her new love that she hardly has time to see us..*sniff*and Pathetic , as usual, couldn't go because of some 'function' that she's REQUIRED to attend.
I missed them. I had a blast...wish we get to see each other often. Maybe I should get a normal job..nah..I can just make time to see them.
We plan to meet up soon..before Stuck leaves. Maybe go to a videoke joint..sing our lungs out and get drunk...
...can't wait!
[ Starbucks Katipunan...my walkout spells..McDonald's...Fishball stand in U.P. Diliman...RiverBanks..Papa Jeks..Stuck's place...Galleria Suites...Black Widow...Sir Maghatol..Mornings at GMA...Paolo Bediones..Ryan Agoncillo..Mimosa..Insomnia in Malate...Cho..Manny..Russel..JRG..Jim..Mac..Dennis..Sir Maghatol again..UST boys..Sando Boys..Freestyle..Katips...Capri..Zombie..Biology..Graduation.*sigh*]
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