I have been the pariah of the household this week as I have again unleashed my emotions. My family has a hard time dealing with my rage fits or as I call them, tantrums. I have since then cooled down, after all the whole thing happened Sunday, but the sisters and my mom won't let me live it down. Just thinking about me gets me boiling again so I won't dwell on it any longer.
Still busy at work. Have lots of stuff to do and little time to meet cute guys. The cute guy I've seen was a performer from the visiting Japanese group and we didn't interact at all, much less talk. The only acknowledgment I got from him (and his other groupmates) was when they bid me goodbye when I left earlier at the PETA reception. Sigh.
Now is the time to have those optimistic fortunes told. Methinks I'll have mine tomorrow.
Friday, January 20, 2006
Monday, January 16, 2006
Japanese Groupie
I have come to terms with the tasks that accompany my occupation. As I am token representative to our organization's events; shock absorber and sounding board, I have jokingly referred to myself as a yaya, nanny of the Japanese / Filipino artists we bring to the Philippines/ Japan.
From now on, I will empower myself and no longer be yaya (although no offense to all the yayas and nannies everywhere...) instead, I will be identified thus, a groupie.
The first days of this year, we were host to a Japanese drum group called the Yamato. They heralded the opening of Philippines-Japan Friendship Year with performances at the CCP (January 11), PETA Theater Center (Jan 12) and Marikina Riverbanks (Jan 13).
It was an exciting and successful project with lots of interesting side stories. Like the awesome arms of the drummers (both male and female... but who am i joking? am not looking at the females! hehehe); the shopping stint at the Greenhills 'fake market'; and the indoor disappointment at the Riverbanks.
Too bad I am on my way home... Tsk tsk tsk.
More tomorrow :)
Monday, January 9, 2006
Happy New Year!
In a jiffy, the new year's here again.
Everything's in a whirl in the office these past few days of 2006, that's why it tookme this long to greet the incoming year. Whew!
There have been a lot of things going on the last days of 2005 up til today that it would be a pity if I would not be able to document all these. But things as they are are crazy so... let me just say... ja mata! whenever that is ;)
Everything's in a whirl in the office these past few days of 2006, that's why it tookme this long to greet the incoming year. Whew!
There have been a lot of things going on the last days of 2005 up til today that it would be a pity if I would not be able to document all these. But things as they are are crazy so... let me just say... ja mata! whenever that is ;)
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi
Every morning I stumble my way to the office, still feeling hung-over from revelries, real and imagined. As I have been consistent with my tardiness (tsk,tsk,tsk) I have a good reason these days.
Because of the holidays, I have been busy attending Christmas parties and informal get-togethers and the shopcramming jams. Tis a busy season --- and as I am jolly by nature (by conscious effort), I am enjoying the rush.
Last night, I attended the PETA christmas party, whose theme is JS Prom. I actually fussed trying to find a gown that would fit me. Collectively, among me and my 4 sisters, we might have amassed (as in parang ill-gotten wealth) almost 20 gowns/ formal wear. What with all the weddings, debuts, and what-nots. Alas, it was a futile, if not utterly depressing attempt. Nothing fit me! You would think with all that material, something would .... but hmmm... Something fit me alright. The hanbok Tita Bel lent Joy for her presentation. I almost wore it but changed my mind. I put on the hanbok and wore my curly wig and yuck! I looked like a matronly Korean!
So, the gown idea was nixed and had to content myself with looking normal and decent. Good idea because with all the prom queen wannabes that night, I think I stood out in a nice way. Some of the female revelers looked like ninangs at a wedding. Not good. While the fags thought it was high season to bring out their beauty queen regalia and relive their fantasies. Ayayay!
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<< The Prom King, Macky Aquino (who won on the merit of his wig) and Prom Queen, Vince de Jesus (who I think looked like the Prom Princess, (Phil -- who just got a nose job), and the Prom Prince, Nor Domingo, who also won Collapsing Star of the Year.
It was quite a riot but since there was very little dancing time and the venue was well lighted plus they held bingo night?!!! wtf?! Why include a really middle-aged pasttime in an occasion celebrating youth and innocence. So with that, I bid goodbye.
Bad news, good news: Last night, I fetched my sisters in Megamall. It was already midnight and they were tired when I got there. When we got home, Dotie realized she left her bag in the restaurant! Her whole bag, mind you. she was that pooped. Lucky her that when we called up Hap chan Megamall, the bag was still there (they kept an eye on it) and they waited for her (as they close up at 1am). It seemed that there was nothing amiss from her stuff. Big sigh! God bless them this Christmas!
Because of the holidays, I have been busy attending Christmas parties and informal get-togethers and the shopcramming jams. Tis a busy season --- and as I am jolly by nature (by conscious effort), I am enjoying the rush.
Last night, I attended the PETA christmas party, whose theme is JS Prom. I actually fussed trying to find a gown that would fit me. Collectively, among me and my 4 sisters, we might have amassed (as in parang ill-gotten wealth) almost 20 gowns/ formal wear. What with all the weddings, debuts, and what-nots. Alas, it was a futile, if not utterly depressing attempt. Nothing fit me! You would think with all that material, something would .... but hmmm... Something fit me alright. The hanbok Tita Bel lent Joy for her presentation. I almost wore it but changed my mind. I put on the hanbok and wore my curly wig and yuck! I looked like a matronly Korean!
So, the gown idea was nixed and had to content myself with looking normal and decent. Good idea because with all the prom queen wannabes that night, I think I stood out in a nice way. Some of the female revelers looked like ninangs at a wedding. Not good. While the fags thought it was high season to bring out their beauty queen regalia and relive their fantasies. Ayayay! <<>
<< The Prom King, Macky Aquino (who won on the merit of his wig) and Prom Queen, Vince de Jesus (who I think looked like the Prom Princess, (Phil -- who just got a nose job), and the Prom Prince, Nor Domingo, who also won Collapsing Star of the Year. 
Underdressed but happy (Aires, moi, Wylie, and Jonjon) >>
It was quite a riot but since there was very little dancing time and the venue was well lighted plus they held bingo night?!!! wtf?! Why include a really middle-aged pasttime in an occasion celebrating youth and innocence. So with that, I bid goodbye.
Bad news, good news: Last night, I fetched my sisters in Megamall. It was already midnight and they were tired when I got there. When we got home, Dotie realized she left her bag in the restaurant! Her whole bag, mind you. she was that pooped. Lucky her that when we called up Hap chan Megamall, the bag was still there (they kept an eye on it) and they waited for her (as they close up at 1am). It seemed that there was nothing amiss from her stuff. Big sigh! God bless them this Christmas!
Friday, December 16, 2005
Thank you Book Bitches!
I bookmarked the Book Bitches' blog: http://thebookbitches.blogspot.com/ because I am also in love with books and they are very funny. They are testimony that people who read are sexy indeed. These are people I haven't met much less met, but I enjoy reading their thoughts. I love reading blogs!
Anyway, I took this book quiz from their site and this is what I got:
Arrrrgghh, sigh. My results read:
You're The Poisonwood Bible!
by Barbara Kingsolver
Deeply rooted in a religious background, you have since become both isolated and schizophrenic. You were naively sure that your actions would help people, but of course they were resistant to your message and ultimately disaster ensued. Since you can see so many sides of the same issue, you are both wise beyond your years and tied to worthless perspectives. If you were a type of waffle, it would be Belgian.
Not bad at all. I like the schizo-part. hehehe.
End of the week, Christmas the next and still no gifts bought. Hello panic buying! The question is, do I still have money for shopping, what with all the mad spending (I couldn't even account) I've done these days... do I even have time??? I don't even have time to pay my bills. My cellphone service has been cut :( ei, but my credit card has been bugging me to encash my available credit. No way, man. No huge debts for this muse.
Anyway, I took this book quiz from their site and this is what I got:
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Arrrrgghh, sigh. My results read:
You're The Poisonwood Bible!
by Barbara Kingsolver
Deeply rooted in a religious background, you have since become both isolated and schizophrenic. You were naively sure that your actions would help people, but of course they were resistant to your message and ultimately disaster ensued. Since you can see so many sides of the same issue, you are both wise beyond your years and tied to worthless perspectives. If you were a type of waffle, it would be Belgian.
Not bad at all. I like the schizo-part. hehehe.
End of the week, Christmas the next and still no gifts bought. Hello panic buying! The question is, do I still have money for shopping, what with all the mad spending (I couldn't even account) I've done these days... do I even have time??? I don't even have time to pay my bills. My cellphone service has been cut :( ei, but my credit card has been bugging me to encash my available credit. No way, man. No huge debts for this muse.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Bizzy Bi
Was a whirling dervish yesterday, caught up in meetings outside the office, enjoying free food and good company. It was an ideal work day --- a day spent out of the office! Yippeee!
Had a morning meeting which went very well, meaning we did most of our part and just need to follow up the tasks assigned to our other partners. We just have to be diligent in following through... especially as people are not so keen on other things except Christmas preparations.
Speaking of which, I have a small letdown today. The consultant I tapped backed out on me at the last minute. It was a good thing I called her up or else I might have waited for nothing. She said she was busy with other projects... yeah, right... busy with shopping. I heard her barking directions to not make "pisat the grapes!"
Anyway, after the meeting, we went to GSIS to see Luna's multimillon dollar --- oops, multimillion peso lang pala --- painting. ehehehe. I got my boss excited over a painting the GSIS purchased for US$50million! Good thing we passed by and found out that it was after all P46million. Whew! Or else, he could have reported it to head office to find na mali pala. ehehehe. sowi. anyway, it was too good to be true... purchasing a Luna for US$50million would put him in the league of Van Gogh and Cezanne... although, why not? he's our hero, isn't he?
Got treated to good Japanese lunch and an impromptu session on Japanese fare. Varieties were explained :) Much appreciated. Expecially the actual foodie. Gindara teriyaki never fails to fill me up.
We went back to the office only to switch bosses in the car. We were then off to sign a contract and meet with the managers of a band we're tapping for a project. What I like about attending meetings outside the office is the conversation I can share with whoever it is I am with. I get to know about their personalities and take a peek into their personal lives... anyhooo....
Although it was strange going inside a pet shop to conduct a contract signing, we had a fruitful though short and sweet meeting, with the band manager (who will remain unnamed) who kept yawning and closing his eyes, ready to fall asleep... poor man.
After that, I was brought to UP for another meeting with our conference consultant. Take note that these are different projects... kaya medyo hilo ang lola niyo. Was at the meeting venue too early so looked around for stuff to do.
UP is looking different but still feels the same... Edru Abraham and his group are still rehearsing at the Faculty Center, the people are still wearing their bohemian chic, and everybody has the right to air their opinion. Case in point: Ibalik si Erap symposium and book launching! Very interesting! Omoshiroiidesu! Very twilight zone. It was very weird being told by academics that what the middle class did was wrong --- driving Erap from the presidency. Oh well...
Back to my final meeting... it was relaxed and fruitful. Everybody in high spirits. Great meeting! Am so excited for this project. Actually, am excited for all the projects next year.
Better visualize myself in Tokyo... I hope to have my efforts take fruit that way... Sigh!
All this busy-ness, I paused a while to say a silent prayer for Eury who was buried yesterday. My friend was brought to his final resting place.
Had a morning meeting which went very well, meaning we did most of our part and just need to follow up the tasks assigned to our other partners. We just have to be diligent in following through... especially as people are not so keen on other things except Christmas preparations.
Speaking of which, I have a small letdown today. The consultant I tapped backed out on me at the last minute. It was a good thing I called her up or else I might have waited for nothing. She said she was busy with other projects... yeah, right... busy with shopping. I heard her barking directions to not make "pisat the grapes!"
Anyway, after the meeting, we went to GSIS to see Luna's multimillon dollar --- oops, multimillion peso lang pala --- painting. ehehehe. I got my boss excited over a painting the GSIS purchased for US$50million! Good thing we passed by and found out that it was after all P46million. Whew! Or else, he could have reported it to head office to find na mali pala. ehehehe. sowi. anyway, it was too good to be true... purchasing a Luna for US$50million would put him in the league of Van Gogh and Cezanne... although, why not? he's our hero, isn't he?
Got treated to good Japanese lunch and an impromptu session on Japanese fare. Varieties were explained :) Much appreciated. Expecially the actual foodie. Gindara teriyaki never fails to fill me up.
We went back to the office only to switch bosses in the car. We were then off to sign a contract and meet with the managers of a band we're tapping for a project. What I like about attending meetings outside the office is the conversation I can share with whoever it is I am with. I get to know about their personalities and take a peek into their personal lives... anyhooo....
Although it was strange going inside a pet shop to conduct a contract signing, we had a fruitful though short and sweet meeting, with the band manager (who will remain unnamed) who kept yawning and closing his eyes, ready to fall asleep... poor man.
After that, I was brought to UP for another meeting with our conference consultant. Take note that these are different projects... kaya medyo hilo ang lola niyo. Was at the meeting venue too early so looked around for stuff to do.
UP is looking different but still feels the same... Edru Abraham and his group are still rehearsing at the Faculty Center, the people are still wearing their bohemian chic, and everybody has the right to air their opinion. Case in point: Ibalik si Erap symposium and book launching! Very interesting! Omoshiroiidesu! Very twilight zone. It was very weird being told by academics that what the middle class did was wrong --- driving Erap from the presidency. Oh well...
Back to my final meeting... it was relaxed and fruitful. Everybody in high spirits. Great meeting! Am so excited for this project. Actually, am excited for all the projects next year.
Better visualize myself in Tokyo... I hope to have my efforts take fruit that way... Sigh!
All this busy-ness, I paused a while to say a silent prayer for Eury who was buried yesterday. My friend was brought to his final resting place.
Monday, December 12, 2005
Stringing Happy Memories
The past week was tough. A wake and a coupla parties. It gets confusing and stressful, this rollercoaster of emotions. I already cried for Eury, although not the weeping kind but the teary-eyed way. I guess I am hopeful that wherever he is now, he is better off. I was at his wake for 3 nights. The first night I went with Tito Ernie, on behalf of PETA. That was when I got emotional and sobbed a bit. The second night I went with Sheila after our office Christmas party, to attend NCCA night, and then last Saturday with Che and Maan.
Maan and Che were still angry and upset about the circumstances of Eury's death. Still full of what-ifs. Meanwhile, I think it is all futile. There is no more possibility for Eury. What-ifs could have happened way before this sad event.
The photo up there was an impromptu get-together with NCCA friends at Gateway Starbucks after Butch's mom's wake. When Tet and I met at Eury's wake, we told each other,"we better not see each other soon..." half-meaning the joke.
I gave a testimonial for Eury and I know what I shared was not particularly deep nor though-provoking, but I wish he heard it. I will miss Eury.
Thursday night, despite a splitting migraine, I rushed to Dapo in Qu
ezon City to meet up with PETA friends and Evert de Boer, our friend from the FGN, Netherlands. It was great seeing all of them, although I was late and everybody had finished eating... it was nice talking and catching up on news on our families in Holland. I hope I can still communicate with Tita Beulah.
The following day, I wasn't able to wake up early so I came to work only for half-a-day. It's good that I didn't hear too much about my halfday absence, because it was already nerve-wracking, trying to make everybody happy... but it was all worth it. The office Christmas party was so much fun! Everybody said so! I will not post any office party pictures to save the guilty happy people :)
Oh, was I glad that I took a half-day benkiyoushimasu-ing for my nihongo finals because otherwise I would've gotten a big fat zero! Wonder of wonders! I got a 32/40 and 26/30! Yipppeee!!!
Enough reason to celebrate! After class, my classmates and I treated sensei to Nagomi, a restaurant owned by a classmate. Authentic Japanese fare that would have cost us a coupla thousands if not for the big big discount!!! yooohhoooo!!! thank you isono-san! Documenting isn't my forte as I haven't taken a picture of my oishii lunch -- salmon teriyaki and shrimp tempura. Final grammar exams and nihongo class party next week.
Yesterday, we celebrated Dotie's party at Pizza Hut Bistro Gateway. It is getting to be a habit, us celebrating there but it really is convenient and nice! The waiters are a goodlooking lot too. I hope Dotie had a happy birthday. I know I enjoyed her birthday. The pictures are posted for you to judge if it were indeed happy.
These are nice photos, don't you think?
Dotie making like Imang...
The real thing >>
Why You Are Not My Friend
She called this morning a total of --- count 'em --- 4 times!
I hate to say it, but she is pesky already. She who sends sms from the beyond. She of the needy messages, hungry for assurance... for what? Persistence and peskiness--- she's crossed the line. No borders for her. She would like to think she understands me. I hope she understands this--- KEEP AWAY!
I hate to say it, but she is pesky already. She who sends sms from the beyond. She of the needy messages, hungry for assurance... for what? Persistence and peskiness--- she's crossed the line. No borders for her. She would like to think she understands me. I hope she understands this--- KEEP AWAY!
Thursday, December 8, 2005
Gone
Eury's gone. Dead.
My colleague and friend succumbed silently to ,what I can only imagine is, excruciating pain. The reality of the situation still hasn't hit me yet. I still feel as if I can always ask Eury how he feels... how it is like to be dead... as if he's going to answer anytime.
I have not yet cried. I caught myself teary buying lunch yesterday but did not go into crying fits like some of our other friends.
All this in the month of cheer. It is hard to keep one's head afloat amidst all the busy-ness and stress of the holidays --- and to add this kind of grief, is enough for one to lose enthusiasm.
Such a roller-coaster. My demands at work --- the grants program... the office Xmas party which I will host... the projects that I'm handling... the surprises that are sprung up on me by my boss. Tonight I should be doing three things simultaneously: attending Eury's wake, celebrating Evert's visit to the Philippines, and studying for my Nihongo finals.
What do I do?
My colleague and friend succumbed silently to ,what I can only imagine is, excruciating pain. The reality of the situation still hasn't hit me yet. I still feel as if I can always ask Eury how he feels... how it is like to be dead... as if he's going to answer anytime.
I have not yet cried. I caught myself teary buying lunch yesterday but did not go into crying fits like some of our other friends.
All this in the month of cheer. It is hard to keep one's head afloat amidst all the busy-ness and stress of the holidays --- and to add this kind of grief, is enough for one to lose enthusiasm.
Such a roller-coaster. My demands at work --- the grants program... the office Xmas party which I will host... the projects that I'm handling... the surprises that are sprung up on me by my boss. Tonight I should be doing three things simultaneously: attending Eury's wake, celebrating Evert's visit to the Philippines, and studying for my Nihongo finals.
What do I do?
Friday, December 2, 2005
The Reason Why
I've been feeling weird and very emotional these past few days and I've wondered as I always have...
The reason is out.
The red flag is up.
hahahahahahaha!!!!!
The reason is out.
The red flag is up.
hahahahahahaha!!!!!
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