To the billiard addict

5th month of my salary

As I said earlier, half of my salary will be put in the bank. Half of it this month will be used in buying something for my dad. I was thinking at first of buying something for both of them at the same month but given that I am still starting, I might not be able to give them something nice. Thus, I am giving them a gift in two separate months. This time the gift will be for my dad.

My dad is a billiard addict. He plays billiards on his free time. He has many billiard cues but I think he gave away some already. He even used to have a mini-billiards place. After some time he sold the place and he brought one of the billiards tables at home.





Thus, I have decided that I’m buying him a billiard cue. I really don’t know which one’s nice because I myself do not own one. I just looked it up in the net and I think it’s nice. It's called the Adrenaline cue. I hope he’ll like it. I was thinking of buying him a pair of tennis shoes but I think he’ll like the billiard cue more.

I also am proud of my dad. I’ve seen how he worked for our family. He’s a good businessman. Although my dad can be harsh at times, I know he has a soft spot. One memorable moment I had with my dad was during the Youth Camp of my sister. After the last talk my younger sister cried and so did I and my other sister. When I looked at my dad, he was also crying. . I think that was the first time I saw him cry and I would never forget that moment. When we asked him why he cried, he said it’s because we we’re crying. That line hit me and made me realize how much Pop loves us.

Best mom

4th month of my salary

This month half of my salary will be for my mom. I’m buying her a pair of shoes. My mom is addicted to shoes and bags but more of shoes. It's the thing she enjoys shopping. There was even one time when there was a sale in a shoe store and she came home with 7 pairs. She's good at picking shoes. I sometimes borrow her shoes when I have to be in corporate attire back then. She always want a pair of shoes with an inch or two. Knowing how heels can be tiresome sometimes, I’m buying it from Aerosoles so it’ll be comfortable for her.

I’ve always looked up to my mom that is why I want her to be the first one to receive something from my own money. She has devoted her entire life taking care of our family and I very much appreciate that. She works really hard for me and my two siblings and I am very much thankful for that. She’s not only a good mom; she is also a good daughter. When Papay, my grandpa became bedridden, she was his doctor. Papay stayed at home for almost three years until he passed away, and my mom in those years never missed a day (expect on Saturdays because she’s Batangas) checking how Papay is. After a very tiring day at work, she still managed to be a doctor at home.

My mom rocks and I am very proud of her. My mom is the best doctor, wife, daughter and mom!

My prize

3rd month of my salary.

Discipline is the key to everything. Starting this month, I will put half of my salary to the bank. In my ATM in particular because like what I said in my earlier posts, I can’t afford to own my credit card yet except the extension card from my parents. I will deposit just half because I want to spend the other half on other things. For instance, this month, I’m buying something for myself. Yes, I think I deserve to buy something for myself. I am very excited about it because it will be the first thing I will be buying for myself using my own money, not my savings, but my salary, something I worked hard for.

I am buying myself a gold pendant necklace. I really want a pendant that I can wear every day. I’m putting a picture of me and my boyfriend and a picture of me and my mom. I’m actually still thinking if I’ll put a picture of me and my sisters or a solo of my boyfriend. I have to get one for my boyfriend also. I'l get him one when I have enough money. So he could put my picture there also. I'll think about the other picture I'll put when I already have the necklace. And that would be in 10 years?

For the future

I will deposit my whole salary for the second month. It may seem impossible but I'm very willing to do it. I am a futuristic person so I try to be good now so I'd be well in the future. I won't get a credit card yet because I might not be ready to pay the bills. I won't get money from my parents anymore but I cannot commit myself yet to help in the expenses at home. This will also help me in disciplining myself especially now that I am earning and spending my own money (acting like I really am earning already).



Although I know what I will do with my salary, I am not yet sure of what my work is going to be. I want to be a lawyer. I am sure of that, but I don't think this is enough assurance that I really am going to be a lawyer. As of now, my friend and I are looking for a entrance review center for the school of law that we want. I actually have two options now which by the way are the only options of my parents. If I don't get in those school, I'll just get a Master's Degree. But I pray that I'd be accepted in my first choice.

A sign of gratitude

This week will be about what I'm going to do with my first 7 salaries. I have been thinking about this for quite some time and the thought of it excites me a lot. Anyway, I'm planning to give my first salary (whole) to my parents. They say that giving your first salary to your parents will do good to your career. Besides that reason, I want them to have my first salary because I owe them a lot and I want them to feel that I am very much thankful for everything they have done for me. I think this is what all children should do.


I actually experienced receiving a salary a few months ago. I was asked by my professor to be his research assistant. The amount wasn't big really but I treated it as my first salary so I gave it to my parents. It felt so right when I handed the envelope. I was so happy about it. Our parents actually don't care about the amount you give them, they don't really request us to give them money, but the act of showing them your gratitude towards their hardwork is what matters.

Favorite Surprise

February 14, 2008

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I knew something good is coming up. This was my first Valentines in college. My friends and I decided that we should have a kris kringle since it's our first Valentines as friends. We did that in KFC. It was so much fun. During lunch, I was waiting for my boyfriend's surprise. I know he has a surprise, he always does. Anyway, we went back to school, attended class and did the usual things. On my second class, a chorale from school entered. They sang the song "Have I told you lately". Roses, chocolates (for my friends too) and the invitation to the "very special dinner" were given. The lyrics of the song was even written down on the invitation. I can't describe my feeling at that moment. My friends were there taking a video of me crying. That was just the start.



After class, we met and then he brought me home. Knowing how stricts my parents are, I asked if I need to ask permission for the dinner. Surprisingly, I didn't need to because he settled everything already. My parents knew everything that is going to happen. I dressed up then he brought me to Paseo Uno. While going there, he didn't tell me the exact place and so when we got there, I really got surprised that he's taking me to dinner there. The place was really nice, especially our spot. We stayed near the window so we had a very nice view of the pool. . 3 rounds for the main courses and 2 rounds for dessert. The food there was really really good! Paseo Uno gave me a rose and a complimentary gift.

The night was so much fun and I owe it all to my boyfriend. I wish I could be as great as he is so he'd be so much happy as I am.

Favorite Animal

Subaru V., 11 months and 2 days old

He might be an animal, but he's the best animal in the world. Subaru was given by my Tito Gildo 8 months ago. Since then, he became the junior and the baby. Subaru is the second guy in the family after my Pop. He sleeps anywhere in the house but mostly in my room or in my parent's room. When he's in my parent's room, he sleeps on the bean bag.


Subaru is the first one you'll see when you enter our house. He knows when someone is going to enter and so he waits near the door or sometimes he goes out of the house which makes us all mad at him. He even goes in the car because he's so excited to see us. Subaru is like a medicine to me. Whenever I'm stressed doing work, I stare at him then I'm okay (not completely of course). He is also a stress reliever. Moreover, when I'm feeling blue, I play with him so I'd feel a little lighter. Although he destroyed most of our furniture here at home (small tables, dining table, chair, etc.), 1 pair of shoe, 2 pairs of sandales, 6 pairs of slippers and even a confirmation ticket for a hotel accommodation, he'd still be our baby boy, our only boy.

Favorite Movie

Behind every great love is a great story.


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"I am no one special, just a common man with common thoughts. I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me, and my name will soon be forgotten. But in one respect, I've succeeded as gloriously as anyone who ever lived. I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and for me, that has always been enough."

"It was an improbable romance. He was a country boy. She was from the city. She had the world at her feet, while he didn't have two dimes to rub together."

"If you're a bird, I'm a bird."

"I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day."

"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that's what you've given me. That's what I'd hoped to give you forever."

"I think our love can do anything we want it to."

Thanks to Ivana Redwine of homevideo.about.com.

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You need a pail, tons of tissue, inhaler and water in watching this movie. The movie The Notebook has the greatest story and greatest set of characters. All of them were very good but Rachel McAdams was outstanding. However, of all the elements of the movie, it's the story that I adore the most. The writers (they're many) of the film did a very good job. The story is very extraordinary and what's good about it are first, it's not one of the cliches and second, it's realistic.

I watched this movie at my friend's place. I think my eyes looked like I didn't sleep for so many days. I tried so hard to keep my tears from falling, but it's so impossible not to. My friend of course kept laughing but I didn't bother since I don't want to spoil the movie. She has seen the movie even before we watched it together but she didn't tell me what's going to happen unlike some other movie spoilers there, so thank you friend! I really like how things ended. Noah and Allie are one of a kind couple, they're love for each other is amazing. That's what brought them together despite unfortunate events. They're love story is extraordinary but then again "Behind every great love is a great story".

Favorite Celebrity

Jessica Alba, actress, 28 years old

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Bow. I am the #1 fan of Jessica Alba. I can't remember how or when I started liking her, but I do know why I do. I think in Honey, but I'm not sure. She is sweet, pretty and hot. I am so obsessed with her that I even named my bluetooth after her. But hey I'm just a fan ok? I am not a lesbo, I am straight and I have a boyfriend. I admit that I stalk her (please don't exaggerate, I don't get updates about her everyday ok, I just look at her pictures in the net and do a little research about her), but it's because she is so bet. I envy her body so much. But it's not only me. She remains to be hot despite having a baby, oh Jessica, what do you do? Cash is very lucky to have her as his wife.

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Jessica Alba's best film for me is Honey. She's a really good dancer and I think she deserves the role. Honey started everything for her. I liked Jessica all the more in Fantastic Four. But I didn't like her that much in Good Luck Chuck. She fits the role but I don't really like her acting in the film. She's better at roles that don't do acting alone, for instance in Honey, her dancing skills were highlighted as well. But whatever her role is, she'll remain as my favorite celebrity.

Favorite Outfit

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Do you ever feel that there's a particular outfit for every kind of day? I actually pattern my outfit everyday depending on my schedule, mood and mode of transportation. I don't have a particular outfit on Mondays. On most of my Tuesdays I have to wear a top with a collar that looks formal-ish since I will be attending hearings. Speaking of, I'm so excited for my 1st hearing on the first week of August! Moving on, Wednesday is my t-shirt day since I only have two classes which starts at 230 and ends at 730. Also, I have a Photography class on Wednesdays so I have to wear something comfy. Thursday is my longest day. It is my most stressful day. My aura I think is different on this day since it's the busiest day. Thus, I have to wear something nice so I won't look that bad. However, there are instances when I don't feel like dressing up and I feel like it's best for me to wear my most comfortable outfit - my favorite outfit.

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My favorite outfit is a normal t-shirt, shorts/denim skirt and sneakers, Sanuk or flip flops. I like this outfit because you are free to do anything wearing it. I can also pair my Jansport bag or any backpack with it. It's most convenient for me to bring a backpack when I bring my laptop. Also, I feel like I'm not a girl and not yet a woman wearing that outfit.

Favorite Song

Rise by Samantha Jones

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You should believe me
And everything I choose to do
You should believe that I’ll
Always come back to you

Life is discovering
The love that we create
Life is a mystery
We need to embrace

In every way to let go
You’ll see all your dreams will follow
In every way
You need to let go

(Chorus)
People rise together
When they believe in tomorrow
Change the day to forever
This life keeps movin’
(Repeat 2x)

Open your mind and see
We have everything we need
Dream or reality
Fulfill its destiny

In every way
You need to let go
You’ll see all your dreams will follow
In every way
You need to let go

(Chorus)

You need to let go…
You need to let go…

People rise
When they believe
Change the day
This life keeps movin’

(Chorus)

I find this song very inspirational. Whenever I'm down or when I feel like I'm alone, I listen to this song. It gives me hope, assuring me that I can survive whatever it is that I am going through. Making me believe that there is tomorrow. And lastly, advising me to rise every time I fall. A four-letter word, my favorite word, rise. Rise by Samantha Jones is my comfort song. It never fails to make me feel better.

I remember when my 1st year college barkada and I were talking about our favorite songs. I remember my friend saying that hers is Good Life. We all have our own ways of forgetting our sorrows, and in my case, when I'm too tired to talk about it or simply I don't feel like talking to someone about it, I just listen to my comfort song. It gives me a clear mind. Besides, at the end of the day, it is still up to you and only you how you would carry or bury your fears and sorrows.

Favorite Food

Favorites.

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I'm devoting this week to 7 of my favorite things. And since my #1 sin is gluttony, I'd start with my food. I am a fan of seafoods. I especially love shrimps, lobsters and crabs. For now, I'd talk about shrimps. I've always been addicted to shrimps that I can eat more than 15 pieces. In fact, there was even a time wherein for four consecutive days shrimps were served at home and in those four days, I was always the last one to leave the table. Apparently, my addictiveness lessened probably because I frequently eat it. Two nights ago, shrimps with sayote was one of the dishes and believe it or not I didn't get a piece. For the first I refused to eat shrimps. Never in my life did I imagine that I'd be doing that. However, if garlic shrimps or gambas was served, I don't think I'l refuse. Try the best gambas in La Maison. The best, promise!

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When I thought of my favorite food - seafoods - shrimps, I remembered my version of Shrimp Ceasar Salad. Although my version doesn't look like the picture above, that version still looks mouth-watering. While I was searching for a picture that looks like my version, I began to crave for shrimps ceasar salad. I really miss eating that. My own version of shrimps ceasar salad would compose of the following: Yummy Shrimps, , Bacos Bacon Bits, Krutons (whatever brand as long as it's crunchy), Crunchy Lettuce, Kraft Parmesan Cheese (not sure, I'd have to ask my mom or sister) and Lady's Choice Ceasar Salad Dressing. I have to get one tomorrow!

Grey's Anatomy

The tv series that made me cry the most. My ultimate favorite.

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I love Grey's Anatomy. I have watched all the episodes of it from Season 1 to Season 5. I got so addicted to this series that I even googled all of its characters. I found out that Ellen Pompeo is married to a black American while Patrick Dempsey is married for a long period of time now and they produced twins. All of its stories are very unique and interesting. The blending of the characters made the stories even great. I love it when they solve a very hard and often impossible case. Very thrilling are the episodes wherein they have a lot of patients and there are few doctors. Most of the time they are successful, but it's not the success they achieve that inspires people, it's how they managed to solve every problem/case uniquely. In my case, Grey's Anatomy made me feel the need to consider becoming a doctor. There are a lot of patients, a lot of illnesses and only the doctors are given the knowledge and power to treat these. If I watched this before I applied for colleges, I might have considered taking up Human Biology instead, then after I'd take Medicine then be a doctor.

I am looking forward to the next season because I love the Season 5 Finale. Meridith and Derek are finally getting married. The thought of recalling the proposal of Derek gives me goosebumps. It feels like I want to burst into tears. After going through a huge self problem, Derek managed to stand up and face life with Meredith. Seriously, I feel like crying. It was so sweet of Derek to keep all the medical test results that he worked with Meredith. They are both very lucky to have each other. I definitely will watch out for Season 6.

Chuck

Did you know the Sarah Walker is Australian? She's so good in hiding her accent!

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I am longing for Chuck's Season 3. I want Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 and so many more seasons! Does anyone want to help me make a request for a Season 3? That sounds so desperate. Although I didn't like the finale of Season 2, I still am a big fan of Chuck!

I love the twists of the story, especially when I found out that Orion is his dad. Very nice. They even have a resemblance? Did anyone notice that? Anyway, my favorite episode of Chuck is when Sarah decided to run away with Chuck. Casey was considered to be an opponent here by the way. Chuck and Sarah had no choice but to stay in a motel far away from their place so as not to be traced by the CIA. I really am very happy about this episode because I have always been a fan of the love team of Chuck and Sarah. They had no chance to be lovers until this episode. It all started when they checked in a motel. They finally shared a kiss that isn't scripted and was long. It was so romantic. It was so stupid of Chuck to leave the room and get a condom. They should have prolonged their moment, not necessarily the sex part. I love it when they're together. That is the reason why I don't like the last episode of Season 2, Sarah wasn't able to confess her true feelings to Chuck. rar... At least there's this hope that they'd still be together.

How I Met Your Mother/ Big Bang Theory

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Please don't ask me to choose which one I like more. It'll be a very very tough question. Although I find both very funny and interesting, there are some instances wherein I prefer Big Bang over How I Met and instances wherein vice versa.

At the end of a very tough day, I want to watch Big Bang. I feel like I don't need to think too much when I watch it even though most of the main characters (all minus Penny!) are nerdy and geeky. The ignorance of these characters on common sense things make me fall on the floor. Cheldon is the best! My favorite scene was when Penny answered the 3 knocks of Cheldon. I also like the episode wherein Penny got addicted to this online game that she had to go to Cheldon in the middle of the night. I love Cheldon!

If there's Cheldon in Big Bang, there's Barney in How I Met. How I Met Your Mother is closely becoming overrated. Everyone uses the famous expression of Barney - 'whaddup'. It was more fun watching How I Met when not everyone watches it, just like Gossip Girl. But How I Met really is a must watch, I don't blame the people who tell other people to watch it. It has a different sense of humor compared to Big Bang. We need to watch both to complete our day or in my case, night. Thanks to Princeee for introducing me to both shows.

Desperate Housewives

They are housewives but not so desperate!

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Desperate Housewives is now on its 5th season! Unfortunately I was able to watch only until the first few episodes of Season 4. Desperate Housewives is a drama/comedy type of tv series. The main characters are all housewives who live in the street Wisteria Lane in the town of Fairview. There were fix housewives when Desperate Housewives started excluding the narrator, Mary Alice Young, who died in the very first episode. I think in the fourth season, the main housewives became six with the new character, Katherine Mayfair, who I think is an antagonist. These housewives have different personalities, stories and secrets with which the story revolves on.

Like what I did in my blog about Gossip Girl, I will discuss the characters in Desperate Housewives. I wouldn't include the new one, Katherine, because I don't know who she really is since I was able to watch only a few episodes after her first appearance. Moving on, the first character I'd discuss is the one who is mostly positioned at the center of a group picture, no other than, Susan. Susan is the clumsiest or probably the only klutz among all the housewives. She has a daughter with ex-husband Carl and is currently married to Mike (based on the recent episode I watched). Susan is known for doing an action without thinking whether it's right or wrong. The next housewife is Edie. Edie was at first an antagonist in the show. She makes ways to reveal the secrets of the other characters. She is an enemy of Susan. This was because Edie likes Mike and apparently Mike wanted Susan. Another housewife is Lynette Scavo. I like her character. She is very hardworking, family-oriented and brave. A good friend, a good daughter, a good wife and especially a good mother. I like her because she's like my mom. I want to watch the episode entitled Meet the Scavos 2.0! I find their family very interesting. Next is Gabrielle. I like Gabrielle because she is so hot! I like how she carries herself no matter what the situation is. I want her and Carlos to be together again! I also want them to have a baby! The last housewife that I am going to discuss is Bree. Of all the housewives, I like her the most. She always think first before she acts, unlike Susan. She always has a plan and she is very meticulous. I also like the fact that she is very organized. You can always count on her.

I took a test that would determine which housewife I am. Before they said I was Bree, now I am Gabrielle. I don't think so. I like her but I'd rather be Bree.

Gossip Girl

You know you love me,

xoxo.

Gossip Girl is a drama tv series which is based on the book series made by Cecily von Ziegesar. Gossip Girl is very hit to the teenagers especially the females. I personally like the series but when I realized that it is becoming overrated, my obsession to it lessened. I still like it though. Of course it's Gossip Girl, who wouldn't like it? Who wouldn't want to hear the latest buzz? I'm a girl and I'm supposed to like it.

Anyway, I want to comment on the six main characters including Vanessa even though her appearance wasn't that frequent compared to the other characters (Sorry Jenny but I find you the least interesting in the main cast although I find the scene wherein you left your house and you were walking with a hoodie very hot). Moving on, the first character I would talk about is Vanessa. I don't like the character of Vanessa but I like her beauty - her exotic look. She also became interesting for me when I found out that she and Chuck in real life are real couples. I find Chuck so-so. I like he's being manly and the way he stares at things and people but he doesn't complete the definition of hot for me. My sister finds him very hot though. Nate completes the term 'hot'. I like his hair that I even wanted my boyfriend to get that haircut. His lips are so red. His built might not be perfect, but his face shoulders it all. I really like Nate. Dan's built is better than Nate's but I'm not a fan of his looks. I think he's shorter than his real life partner Serena and I think he doesn't deserve her. Lastly, I'd talk about the two roses of Gossip Girl - Serena and Blaire. I wouldn't act like I'm the president of the fans club of either of them but I have to say that they both are doing a good job in portraying their characters. If I were to be asked who among them is hotter or who among them is prettier, I'd have two answers. Serena is hotter while Blaire is prettier.

Ugly Betty

Amanda Ferrera is one of the 100 most influential people in the world according to TIME.

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Ugly Betty is a comedy-drama tv series (of course since everything that I will talk about this week is about tv series I watch/watched) about a girl named Betty who despite her 'ugly' look managed to succeed for herself and for her family. The role Betty is played by America Ferrera, who according to Time magazine is one of the 100 most influential in the world because she redefined the world beautiful. I forget what issue it was written. Anyway, I stopped watching Ugly Betty after a few episodes in Season 2 because I'm not liking the fact that Betty and Daniel won't end up together. Besides that, I found the succeeding episodes boring. I am a fan of love sequels okay and it is so sad that the main character wouldn't end up with the most handsome guy in the story.

Moving on, the character of Betty serves as an inspiration to the young ones who are starting fresh. Betty gives hope in the sense that she proves to us that you can be anyone you want to be given that you uphold still your values. Betty was able to get in her dream job, to work in Mode Magazine. Though her looks hinder her from being accepted, she proved that her skills are enough for her to get the job. Betty though has her own issues in terms of love life and character actualization but she managed to put her family first. She takes care of her dad, her sister and her nephew. I salute Betty for her amazing and inspiring character and Amanda Ferrera for taking the role that made her ugly even though in real life she is pretty.

One Tree Hill

“Life is too short to be evil.” – Lucas

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The story of One Tree Hill revolves around the brothers – Lucas and Nathan. I have only watched the first season and the first few episodes in Season 2 but I know some of the big details that will happen in the succeeding seasons. I haven’t seen them yet, but I have read their summaries already. Thanks to www.watchtvepisodes.com. One Tree Hill was my addiction in the summer of 2009. It was the cause of my insomniac. I can’t sleep without finishing the episode that I have started. Even though my head starts to ache already, I do not allow myself to sleep. I have to know what will happen next. I have always been like this every time I get addicted to a show. But this is the only tv series that I read the summary first before I actually watch the episode. It is the latest TV series that I am crazy about.

I always find the monologues of Lucas very applicable to real life. One of his lines that hit me is “Life is too short to be evil”. He said this when he visited his sick father instead of ignoring the fact that his father is ill and weak. He humbled himself even though he hates his father for everything that he has and has not done for him and his mother Karen. The night I heard this line, I reflected on how evil I have been acting lately. I get irritated at even a very shallow mistake of person, and for that, I get mad at that person. I felt very evil as I think about my actions. It was then that I realized that I don't want to be remembered as an impatient and unforgivable person, I should let the small things pass.

One Tree Hill really gives us a few of life's lessons. It tackles issues about family, friendship and love. Speaking of love, since I'm still in Season 1, I can't wait for Peyton and Lucas to be together again! Brooke should just stick with one night stands. While Nathan and Hailey should soon have a baby (since they're married, but they should have money first).

And counting

They say that it takes a lot of getting used to. However, when we get too comfortable with things or even people already, things change. Yes it's good that you are comfortable now, probably because you see them everyday or you know that they'll be at the same spot where you left them. But what if they move? What if they leave the spot where they should be on a second but you only realize that after a week or so?

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Maria and Darhyl came to a point wherein they are too close already. Too comfortable that Maria started taking Darhyl for granted. She doesn't text Darhyl that much anymore and talks to him on the phone for a shorter time. Darhyl being the most understanding and patient boyfriend ever, confronted Maria in a nice way that made her regret her actions. They went back to their normal state and things went smoothly. More than lovers, Maria and Darhyl became bestfriends.

Even though they see each other just once a week, they still know the important events and even the small ones of one another. Also, they spend at least a few minutes to talk over the phone. When they go out, since it's just once a week, it feels like it's a real date. The excitement is really high. It's like they're back to their 1st year as a couple. Maria and Darhyl are stronger than ever. They are now together for almost 3 years, and counting.

What matters

In the movie Meet the Parents, Greg had to ask his girlfriend Pam's dad first if he could marry her. He had to go to his girlfriend's parents' place to do that. Pam's dad is an ex-CIA which makes him very hard to please. Going through Pam's dad is like going through the hole of a needle. All of Greg's actions were noticed, hence, Greg had to be careful in every move that he makes.

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Maria felt like he was Greg on Darhyl's 22nd birthday. They ate in Kimpura, Greenhills. This is where they always eat when Darhyl and his siblings were younger. Anyway, Darhyl's mom invited Maria to attend to their family dinner on Darhyl's birthday. This was a surprise for Darhyl of course. Maria felt really uncomfortable going to the dinner because it's going to be her first time to have dinner with Daryhl's family. Hence, he had to ask Darhyl's brother to meet him outside Kimpura. When Maria met Darhyl, he didn't seem to be surprised, moreover, he acted like nothing happened. Of course he didn't know Maria was coming, but he also wasn't expecting that to happen. Was he happy to see his girlfriend on his special day?

While eating, Maria was quiet. He was seated in between Darhyl and his mom. There were seven of them there, Maria being the only non-family member. It was very awkward for Maria. She didn't know whom to talk to since his mom was scary (like Greg, she felt like she was being observed) and Darhyl was talking to his siblings. Maria tried to get into their conversation once in a while but it was always awkward. All Maria was thinking about over dinner was the video that she made for Darhyl. It was the first time Maria ever made a video for someone, not considering the videos she made for her Video class of course. She even brought a laptop to the dinner. The night ended and she didn't get a chance to show the video. Maria felt really bad.

Maria felt like Greg in the sense that she felt like she was being 'rated' by the family. But at the end of the night, all she wanted was to make Darhyl happy on his special day. Maybe Darhyl was happy, but not because of Maria or hopefully not just because of Maria. All Maria knows is - she tried her best to make Darhyl feel very special on July 27, 2008.

The time element

Time is an important element in a relationship. It is essential in the sense that you need it to show what you feel about your partner or anyone you are with in that relationship. Time is priceless, unless it is for business purposes. As they say, time is precious. Hence, anyone you devote time to is important to you.

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In the year 2007, Maria and Darhyl had the chance to give more time to one another. Maria graduated from High School then she stayed in the same school as Darhyl's. Maria introduced Darhyl to her blockmates and vice versa. They eat lunch together and hang out after their classes. They got to hold each other's hands anywhere. Besides this, they even talk on the phone before they go to bed. They were so close. They knew each everything about each other. Going to somewhere without telling the other gave the former so much guilt. Time wasn't a problem for them in the first few months that they are together in one school.

Until the middle part of Maria's 1st year life, Maria felt like they were so attached to each other. It felt like their lives revolve around each other only. They both wanted this of course at the start, but that was before they actually had it. Who knew that too much time could actually be a problem?

Becoming a beast

There's always a first in everything. And usually they are the ones tattooed on our minds. First crush, first love, first kiss, and of course first fight.

Maria and Darhyl's first fight was because of an undescribable (can be good but more of bad) girl named Isabel. Isabel is Maria's friend whom she used to be close with but due to Isabel's unexplainable problems (can be personal but more of psychological), they started creating a gap between them. Anyway, it all started with the simple 'pa-bridge' style. Isabel, being a close friend of Maria whom she also brought in one of their before bf-gf dates, became close to Darhyl as well. Darhyl started consulting Isabel with his surprises for Maria and even problems of her. In fact, in one of Maria and Darhyl's fights, Isabel had to be the bridge of the two. Maria got hurt that Darhyl talks to Isabel about his problems with Maria. Worse, sometimes Darhyl and Isabel don't mention to Maria that they talk. Darhyl's reason was he was scared that Maria might get mad. While Isabel's reason is too lame to be remembered. The fact that both Maria's boyfriend and close friend didn't tell her about their 'talk' caused Maria to turn into a beast. She got extremely mad about what happened. She suspected Isabel and Darhyl to have a 'thing'. While Darhyl proved that there wasn't something going on between them. Maria still believes Isabel liked Darhyl. She has proofs that Isabel indeed liked Darhyl. For one, Isabel tries be in the spotlight whenever Darhyl is around. Darhyl on the other hand wouldn't like Isabel. Is there a need to describe Isabel to prove that Darhyl is right?

Anyway, was Maria just paranoid? Or did Isabel like Darhyl? I'm guessing it's the second one.

Yes

Questions are meant to figure out or clarify something. There's always an answer for a question, whether it may be vague or indefinite. It can be yes, no, maybe, I don't know or even I don't care. We always don't know the answer to all of our questions, but for sure there are answers to all of them. Asking a question is not always easy. Sometimes, it takes a lot of courage to pop a question.

Darhyl for instance, asked one of the toughest questions every guy or even girl may ask. He had it all planned. It all started after the Ballet Recital of Maria's friend, Regina at CCP. Darhyl watched the recital with Maria. Right after the recital, inside the very cold CCP, Darhyl was sweating. He had to go to the restroom and wash his face. After which, they both went to Harbor Square. They stayed in Figaro for a while before Darhyl brought her back to the place where she will be picked up.

Going to Figaro was awkward for Maria. She felt excited yet nervous for something that will happen later on. She knew something will happen.

They ordered a drink and a Little Oscar. Feeling nervous about what Darhyl may do or say, Maria concentrated on the Little Oscar. She can't look at Darhyl with ease. Darhyl on the other hand wasn't at ease also. He acted like he wanted to do something but he can't. Finally, he said something.. "Put down the fork and listen." Darhyl had to say those words to Maria for her to stop eating and listen to him. It didn't work for long. Darhyl then had to put Maria's right hand on the table. Maria acted comfortable and paid attention to Darhyl like a child.

"When I see you I'm happy, I want to make you happy..." "If you could just give me a chance to make you happy." Darhyl had a very long speech. But in the end, Maria didn't get fully what he wanted to say. Darhyl sort of asked a question, but Maria didn't know how to answer it. They both left Figaro happy confused but happy.

On their way back, Maria held Darhyl's hand. Darhyl did the same thing. She didn't know what or how to answer the vague question of Darhyl, but she believed her action served as the response.

A week after, Darhyl asked Maria if they were together already. They were both confused but they knew that they like the status of their relationship. And yes, they became officially together.

There is always an answer to a query, no matter how vague or late it may be. In the case of Maria, she didn't answer the question of Darhyl directly. She didn't say anything, but her action displayed the response she wanted to give which is "yes".

Levelling Up

A few days after the build, Darhyl invited Maria to eat lunch at Kenny Rogers which is in the middle of their schools. Maria again being shy brought her friend Julia with her. The lunch went fine. It was a little bit awkward, but it was fine. However, there is one thing about their lunch that both of them and even Julia wouldn't forget. And that is the MISSING TOOTH. Darhyl lost his front tooth the day before the scheduled 'lunch'. And because he was worried that Maria would have a bad impression on him, he didn't cancel the 'lunch'. He instead faced and talked to Maria with his hand sometimes covering the thing that is missing.

Darhyl and Maria became good friends. The 'lunch' didn't change anything really. There was no day that passed without a text from the other one. Maria of course playing hard to get always made sure that Darhyl would be the one to text first. Darhyl would go fetch Maria and bring her to the shuttle terminal everytime she has to go home late. Darhyl brought Maria things she likes - flowers, chocolates, mangga with bagoong etc. They became so close that they started being comfortable around each other. Darhyl also had an early chance to meet Maria's cousins at Maria's cousin's party. This was after the High School Dance at Maria's school wherein Darhyl was her date. Darhyl stressed out that Maria didn't ask him to be her date. According to Darhyl, Maria just told him that she is bringing him with her, no questions asked. Of course, it would be too hard on Maria to ask someone out given that she is a girl, instead she demanded.

Start of Something Good

April 24 - 30, 2006
Gawad Kalinga Dingalan Village


Every summer, there are builds in some Gawad Kalinga sites and usually it is a week long program. DLSU offered this program to its students. For some reason, the group of Maria was assigned to that GK village also. Their group arrived at the area one the second day of the build which is a Tuesday. Maria was one of the youngest people there. She was just an incoming 4th year High School student while the rest were all in College. All of the people who volunteered had their own reasons. Most of them or probably all wanted to be part of the GK 1MB (Gawad Kalinga Isang Milyong Bayani). They all wanted to bring change in their country.

The volunteers were paired up and assigned on a particular house which will be their 'home' for the whole week. They were also assigned randomly to a group. Anyway, the volunteers had the chance to mingle with one another. Although they had their own circle when they got there, making new friends wasn't too hard for them. Darhyl from the DLSU group was so friendly to the 'new group' especially to Zyra and Maria. Later did Maria found out that Darhyl likes Zyra. Maria didn't bother and instead took advantage of Darhyl being nice to them.

On the last two days of the build, the group decided to just have fun. On the 6th day, they went to a beach nearby. A few people including Zyra, Maria and Darhyl came up with a game on the shore. They all sat down beside each other forming a human chain They faced the waves head on which made them roll over each other. Maria rolled over Darhyl and injured him cause they were seated next to each other. But the game continued. After a very fun yet tiring day at the beach, they headed back to GK site. On their way back, Maria and Darhyl sat next to each other at the back of the truck, everyone else was there. Maria and Darhyl had the chance to have a personal conversation. They even talked about their families. That night, that conversation, changed their lives. Who knew that it was the start of something good? They started liking each other.


On the last day of the build, they went to the waterfalls. They went hiking just to get there. Darhyl of course acted as a gentleman as he helped everyone climb the rocks. The waterfalls was beautiful. A few minutes after they got there, Darhyl made a way to be alone with Maria. But Maria's too shy so when she was invited to go down the waterfalls, she brought Zyra with her. Anyway, they stayed down the waterfalls for a while and then Zyra left the two alone. Maria and Darhyl were alone and talked about anything under the sun. When the others noticed that the two were having an 'alone time', they broke it and teased both of them.

On their way back to Manila, Darhyl sat next to Maria. He even brought Maria to the bus station where Maria's parents were there to pick her up. They exchanged cell numbers, Darhyl of course initiated. Was he too fast?

Too cute to be straight

I know every girl must have said this line at least once-> 'Sayang, gwapo pa man din siya'.

I myself have said that a lot of times already. My cousin's friend would make you say that line over and over again. He is such a cutie pie. I wanted to sit beside him until... his boyfriend arrived. Who knew that someone as handsome as Paul would be too cute to be a real guy? His complexion was very thrilling, his hair mind-blowing, his eyes blood-tingling and his built was breathtaking. I cannot believe what I saw. Paul is not straight.

Paul and his boyfriend Ben were very sweet to each other. They're like normal couples (they're normal I know, what I mean is normal boy and girl couple). Ben was the one who got them drinks and was the one who pulled Paul's chair when he was about to sit down. Obviously, Ben's playing the male role while Paul got the female role. Unlike other gay couples, they were discreet. I think only a few noticed that they were couples. Of course I did cause I was eyeing on Paul throughout the whole event. I like them actually but I'd still say the line.

Anyway, he amused everyone with his voice. He was like the male version of Susan Boyle. His performance, as one of the 18 talents, made me believe that he is meant to be homo. While he was singing,Ben was very proud. His smile was so big and his eyes were twinkling. When Paul got back to his seat, Ben kissed and hugged him. Ben is really sweet. Ben and Paul are one of the gay couples who are not so bad to look at.

Color me everyday

I grew up in an environment where girls sometimes play the role of the guys. This is due to the extinction of boys in my school. Thus, girl to girl relationships are normal. I myself have been to such relationships, simply because it's the "in" thing. Besides, I was just 12 years old then. And, I discovered my true sexuality when I got into High School anyway. However, some of my batchmates got stuck with their roles when we were in Grade School. Some even started being the "guy" when they reached High School. This trend was probably triggered by instances wherein some of us were obliged to portray male roles in our school plays.

Yes, homosexuality is kind of normal in my school during Grade School Years. I think their 'specie' becomes endangered when they reach High School. I am a living proof. But there are still a lot. It's okay, I am not against that trend really. In fact, I have close friends who are involved in girl to girl relationships or in other words, have ka-ons.

There's just one girl to girl couple in school who we all know are a couple. Why? Because of their looks and everything else. They have the same haircut, hair color, clothes, bags and OMG even cellphones! We thought at first that they are just bestfriends. But no, they kiss when they separate for a while. And when is that you may ask? When one enters a CUBICLE!

I get that they're so inlove with each other but can't they be a little discreet? Why do they have to wear the same clothes everyday! They are so predictable.

And this is their color coding everyday:

Monday- green
Tuesday - blue
Wednesday - pink
Thursday - black
Friday - yellow

**Monthsary - red

Additionally, everday they enter South Gate at 8 am and exit at the same gate at 5pm. High School much.

Hey granny!

This entry is dedicated to my very charming neighbor, Fran.

Fran is my very handsome neighbor who lives a block away from my house. Besides the fact that we live in the same village, I know him because their helper is the sister of our past helper. Those two sisters used to tease me with Fran and because of that, I kind of hoped he'd be knocking on my door with flowers and chocolates. Anyway, it's sad how a boy-next-door would end up nursing an old woman.

He is into this old lady so much that he picks her up at her office everyday then brings her to her place. FYI, that lady lives in Antipolo and Fran lives in Paranaque. No wonder Fran goes home at 2 am. Is she so old that she can't step on a pedal and turn a stirring wheel? Move a muscle old lady! My grandma's stronger than you bitch! Good thing he doesn't bring her to her office. That would be too much. He better get paid.

Please Fran don't make us see you cuddle. I'd rather go to Home for the Aged than watch the two of you!

Irritating. Annoying. Weird. It's just so wrong.

Fran's 24 and granny's 38. It reminds me of the cute and sad song Don't Cry Joni by Conway Twitty. The lyrics of that song is sad but cute while the story of Fran and granny (I won't bother researching her name!) is gross and disappointing.

I just have to insert once again one of the episodes of How I Met Your Mother. In this episode, Robin introduced the guy that he's been dating after Ted, to the group. Knowing that the guy is a few years older than Robin, Ted sees this guy as a very old man when in fact he is not. I feel like I'm Ted. Every time I see his girlfriend, that bitch old lady, I feel like she's as old my grandma.