Getting To Know...

Home Theater Entertainment

2011-06-15T14:22:00.000+08:00

Imagine having your very own movie theater at home: getting lost in a 42-inch Hi Def Television with dynamic bass coming from the subwoofer… watching DVD movies and concerts will never be the same. You’d be a willing witness in the sheer excitement of the words “maximum entertainment experience.”

If you’re just like me—a movie, TV, and gaming aficionado, having a home theater system is just one of the luxuries you’d gladly bask yourself in. Every once in a while, I would visit electronic shops to check the specs and prices of their products, and as I often do—I like to bombard the salesperson with all my questions. Unfortunately, some of them can’t properly explain what they’re selling but kept on rambling anyway. Good thing there’s online shopping; I can now browse products over the internet for gadgets and get answers to all my questions. If I’m in doubt, I can simply check another website for more information. Within seconds, I can get expert advice and consumer advice too, whether to choose an LCD vs. Plasma TV. Furthermore, I can go over the DVD Players Guide and learn the pros and cons of buying a BluRay Player. What’s more, online shopping gives you wider selection of brands and products. I can also compare prices and get better savings. Now that’s a stress-free and guilt-less shopping, all in the confines of my own home.

Escape to the Pacific!

2008-05-25T15:34:00.010+08:00

June is just around the corner. Though you might think summer is almost over, it’s never too late to book that last-minute getaway. You don’t have to worry if you’re tight on budget; there are many inexpensive places to visit in the neighboring southwest pacific.

First on the tourist list would be Fiji. This place offers many natural parks with stunning landscapes, giant waterfalls, isolated villages and extinct volcanic craters. Go explore Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, a rainforest park with melodic birdlife and tropical flora, or visit Fiji Museum— an interesting place in the heart of Thurston Gardens, where there are daunting exhibits of Fijian war clubs and cannibal utensils. This archipelago with 300 islands of paradise have mild and stable climate for most of the year; you can book online for Fiji Hotels located near coral coast and enjoy stunning coral reefs and azure waters – it’s the perfect haven for diving and snorkeling.

Second destination, Nouméa! Options for travelers in New Caledonia are vast, from diving on unspoiled reefs to dining out, from trekking in rainforest to partying; a visit to this place would truly be unforgettable. Stroll through the Place des Cocotiers embellished by centenary flame trees, go along the streets flanked by old colonial houses, the marina, or onto numerous Noumea hotels, restaurants and night-clubs around the Anse Vata Bay. This is the perfect getaway for everybody to enjoy, right in the heart of the city!

Vanuatu—located in the South Pacific Ocean, would be the third in our tour list. Imagine beaches, coral reefs, volcanic mountains, untouched forests and extravagant bird life… this place offers divine relaxation. Learn about their culture and visit National Museum of Vanuatu, take some fishing trips at Port Villa, bungee jump at the famous Pentecost Island, explore the ruins of a church built to hold 2000 people, or hike across mountains, with views to far-off smoking volcanoes. Don't miss Epi, north of Port Vila, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with dugongs and turtles. On your way back, unwind indoors at the many available accommodations ranging from several deluxe resorts to basic thatched bungalows. It’s recommended to stay in Vanuatu hotels as possible, but it’s also worth the experience to stay in a locally run property, especially on the outer islands.

Last but not the least, we have Cairns, Australia. This place is an adventurer's paradise: with diving, white-water rafting, canoeing, horse riding, mountain biking, jet boating, bungee jumping, or skydive from up to 14000ft and experience the greatest adrenaline rush you ever had. Cairns is the heart of Tropical North Queensland and Australia's primary gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Vibrant and eclectic, this city is framed by spectacular twin backdrops of rainforest mountain ranges and the sparkling Coral Sea. The Cairns Esplanade is the city's main attraction with a lovely oceanfront promenade, saltwater swimming lagoon and beach. You'll find numerous restaurants, bars and Cairns hotels lining the Esplanade...all offering beautiful waterfront views.

Europe Invasion, Part 2

2008-05-10T12:22:00.002+08:00

Here’s the part 2 on the best places to visit this spring:

Barcelona – With its pleasant weather and while numbers of tourist are manageable, spring or early summer is the best time to visit this city. Be dazzled with the buildings, especially with the works of the genius Gaudí, explore the art collections by Picasso and Miró, dance the night away or relax on magnificent beaches only a stones throw away. Barcelona is one of the most dynamic and stylish cities in the world, thus making it clear why Barcelona should be on your list of Europe tour! There are many Barcelona hotels in every price bracket throughout the city, visitors tend to head to La Rambla, but there are many accommodations elsewhere where you'll have more comfort for your money.

Venice - Wonder at the graceful palaces, scenic canals, and gothic churches; the exotic mix of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture adds greatly to the unique romantic experience of Venice. Whether you fancy taking in a bit of culture, taking a gondola down the Grand Canal, or hitting the tiles for a top night out, you will find this city inviting and magical. You can unwind on the islands and beaches of Venice or escape to the beautiful island of Lido. Living up to its large tourism activity, this city is swarming with hotels. Hotels in Venice range from simple family-owned accommodations to the luxurious ones that draw in celebrities. Exuding romance, history, picturesque views and great food, Venice is an experience that you will never forget.

Madrid – This city’s intense cultural activities and artistic vitality, puts it among tourists’ favorite getaway. During spring, the weather is generally agreeable and the city has a fresh feel to it. If you’re a party-goer, a visit during May would be perfect for Madrid's biggest fiesta. With a triad of truly great art museums, buildings like the Palacio Real, plus lively plazas, Madrid has plenty of sights to keep the eyes, ears and mind occupied. Madrid hotels offer styles that range from modest to five-star lavishness. Most places have endearing touches intended to inject some style into rooms, then there are budget hotels that are simple and situated in noisier parts of town. With its diverse range of activities like boating in lakes, visiting the well-known bullfights, shopping, or dancing, you will definitely find your Madrid adventure an unforgettable one.

Milan – Italy's largest city, most of its attractions are concentrated in its centre. Its heart is the Duomo, a fantastic Gothic confection topped by the Maddonina, Milan's protectress. This city is all about worldly pleasures. Being the fashion capital, it provides an incredible shopping experience. Or if you’re tight on budget, this city offers top attractions costing little or nothing at all. You can unwind in the Giardino Botanico Hruska, or visit the church of Santa Maria Delle Grazie where Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper fresco is displayed. Milan is also home to a technical museum dedicated to the great artist, containing a selection of his diagrams and drawings.

Milan hotels are among the most overpriced in Italy and finding a room can be a challenge. The good old advice “reserve a hotel in advance” is the best way to go especially if you’re attending fairs or exhibitions.

So if you’re still having second thoughts on that Europe tour, you don’t need to worry now. With the inviting weather spring brings, it also offers cheaper airfare, hotel accommodations, and less rubbing elbows with other tourists. It’s about time you fully experience the European adventure without the money hassles.

Europe Invasion, Part 1

2008-05-08T18:29:00.009+08:00

It’s spring time! If you’re planning to have a get-away in Europe, this would the best time to go. It’s that time again for bargains of airfare, accommodations and rental cars, and most importantly, fewer crowds for your sight-seeing. One of Europe's charms is the diversity of its cultures, expressed in the variety of lodging and broad range of attractions.

Below are lists of the best places to visit this season:

Paris - Take a boat cruise on the Seine River or fall in love with the ‘city of light’, the romantic city of Paris will leave you with tide of memories. You can enjoy a fun-filled day at Disneyland Paris, view the Arc de Triomphe, experience the magic atop Eiffel Tower see the beauty of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, or visit Opera Garnier— home to the notorious "Phantom of the Opera". Paris has something of interest for everyone! This city devoted to the pursuit of pleasure will guide you through its romantic architecture, culinary delights, cultural sights, and will surely tempt every one of your senses.

If you’re looking for a comfortable place to stay, you don’t have to worry. From economy to luxurious accommodations, Paris hotels have something available for any budget. Many hotel rooms are available near the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Latin Quarter, near airports and all major rail stations.

Venice - Situated on one of 117 islands in the Venetian lagoon, you'll be awed by this city’s magical beauty. Filled with art, fine shopping and excellent food, you can lose yourself in the unique maze of canals and winding streets of Venice. You can stroll from the train station to relax in Piazza San Marco, visit the basilicas, take a look at the Peggy Guggenheim collection or explore the innards of the Palazzo Ducale and head up to the top of the Campanile for views of the city. Consider an off-season trip so you can have more of the city all to yourself. Remember to book in advance to get better deals for Venice hotels.

Rome -The timeless beauty of this city is inspired by its uncanny ability to blend ancient and modern cultures. Spend your day touring around Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica, marvel at the Coliseum and the Pantheon, take a lunch around Piazza Navona, watch Vespas speed by on the ancient cobblestone streets, splurge a night in the lively Trastevere or dance the night away at one of Rome's famous nightclubs. Hotels in Rome offer a wide variety of accommodation, from those conveniently located near landmarks, train stations or airports to family-run pensioni, you can unwind without worrying about your budget.

Amsterdam – Visit in spring, and that’s the perfect time to watch the daffodils and tulips in bloom. Join the Holland Festival in June, take a look around the Van Gogh Museum which houses 200 paintings of the world’s favorite tortured artist, or if you’re interested in the war history and Nazi occupation, take a trip to the Verzetsmuseum and explore the House of Anne Frank. Amsterdam offers ample opportunity for shopping. It is not widely known, but Amsterdam competes with cities like London, Paris and Milan, one of the differences being that Amsterdam has more to offer to those with less to spend. As for the place to spend your nights, Amsterdam hotels range from that of travelers looking for comfort and value for money to those in luxury hotels.

Meant to Blog

2008-04-30T14:53:00.001+08:00

Earlier, I was browsing and updating templates of some of my blogs, (I am writing for 4 blogs now...) and I realized that by tomorrow – May—would be the 2^nd year anniversary of Without-A-Note, my personal blogging space. Bestfriend Tekla introduced me in this blogsphere, when she put up Taghirap, also known as Sabaw sa Kape. Many of you might remember that from few years ago, but after endless blog-closing and re-opening, we’ve finally renamed the blog to Getting to Know… and you’re reading THAT blog right now.

As I look back, I’m really thankful that I did start blogging. Not only did I meet people from around the world, but I gained new friends. Years before, I thought blogging would just provide an outlet for my “creative writing,” and though it does serve its purpose… I got so much more.

I learned blogging-for-profit, thanks to Mam Rems … I’ve finally visited Laguna and tasted Lambanog courtesy of Ate Rho's EB. Haha! And for the first time, I wasn’t terrified with attending a big EB and meet people when Tita Ann recently held one at MOA’s Max’s. It was actually fun.

Since I’m already thanking people, I would like to extend my gratitude to all my readers, those I’ve met and those I’m yet to meet. Thank you to the bloggers who leaves comments and even those who doesn’t, it increases my page ranking anyway. Hahahaha! I appreciate it all! Hopefully, this year… there’ll be more readers, more money, more places to visit, more friends, more ideas to learn, and the opportunity to meet people never end.

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2008-04-21T13:35:00.006+08:00

Who said I'm slacking!?!?!?! Here's the 7th part.

I'm trying to fast forward and get over with this... drama. ^_^

~ o ~ o ~

October 2006.

Beep.

Yahoo! Mail 1 new message(s)

It's from Ma'am G:

hello, nag-inquire na ko knina sa STI at AMA para sa comsci or IT. kaso ndi sila nagccredit ng mga computer subjects mga general subjects lang. tas ang mahal ng tuition fee:
STI - 23 units (P19,850/sem)
AMA - 18 units (P18,000/sem)
try ko makapunta sa BSU-********* tom kapag nakaescapo ako ulit ako.
Ingat ka at bait bait...god bless n gudluck :)

~ o ~ o ~

Flashback.

I turned off the engine of the car and sighed. I'm gonna miss this car so much. I remember when I first drove it to work, my boss saw it and said he can imagine me driving such car. Red and a bit sporty, he said it suits my personality perfectly. I never asked why, I should've asked then.. now I'll never know.

He's pissed at me, though I give him credit for not showing it in public. I submitted my resignation a week ago and it was quite a surprise.

Boss: *holding the letter* What is this?
Me: I'm going home... to study.
B: Why?
M: I... want to study..(?)
B: For how long?
M: Umm... two years.
B: I thought everything was good between us.
M: *bows head*
B: Why? I thought we were okay. blah. blah blah.. *continues talking* I feel like you used me.

Wait, what?!?!?! It was like in the movies, when suddenly everything comes into a halt--with that disc scratch.

I'm confused. *insert scratches head here* When did I 'used' him? Oh, because he was paying me? I thought that comes with the job, I work, he pays. I don't get it.

I knew he'd be upset, but I never expected he'll say such thing. D@mn him. Sheessh! So much for friendly goodbyes.

~ o ~ o ~

Compose.

hi. ok lng ko dito. ang lamig sobra... ...neway. k, slmat s info. oo, chek mo s BSU sana naman meron mcredit dun..sayang nman bka 1st year p rin ako mgstart. lalo ttagal.ingat k nlng din jan. bait bait...

Message Sent.

Suddenly I found myself smiling and shrugged it off. One week. Just one more week.

I'm finally going home.

(to be continued)

Your Business and Trade Shows

2008-04-19T15:35:00.000+08:00

How important are trade show exhibits in marketing your business? Many corporations believe that trade show marketing is an effective tactic in generating sales leads, marketing new products, and educating customers. Furthermore, trade show allows participants a chance to research the competitors' offerings.

Even if you’re from a government agency, an organization, a university, a church or a small business owner, you can engage in a trade show to boost your company’s visibility. There are many affordable exhibits you can use, most are portable and comes in tons of sizes, colors and designs. From a large variety of table top displays, to the finishing touches of custom table covers, you can create an exhibit that has a maximum visual impact.

Also important to remember is that attending trade shows is a major part of business networking. Attending or having trade shows is a plus to business professionals for this will help them gain competitive intelligence over their industry, customer, competitor, suppliers, and potential partners.

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2008-04-16T11:24:00.001+08:00

First, I want to thank everyone who reads this story... you've been so kind and very patient with me. ^_^

and Jules, welcome to my blog! hope you enjoy your stay. :)

Let's continue, shall we?

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A Flashback ~

People tell me you usually get homesick for the first couple of weeks, especially if you moved to a different continent. You always have this urge inside your head to go back home. Whenever you sleep, how you'd wish tomorrow when you wake up, everything is just a dream and everything is back to 'normal'. Well I tell you, they're lying.

6 months later, I found myself still depressed and my clothes are still in my luggage. I never removed them, because putting them in a cabinet would make things official. I'm officially here on the other side of the world, away from everything and everyone that truly matters. Maybe I sound dramatic, but I was pathetically dramatic then. After two days in the US, I sent my mama a text message saying that "I'm going back home, I'm gonna give up my greencard. I don't like it here." Unfortunately, she forwarded my message to my dad. And the scenario, not really pretty. I got the lecture of my life. pfft!

So I made this plan, get a job so I can save up $700 for my one-way fare back to the Philippines.

As time went on, and after two temporary jobs that lasted less than a month.... that plan wasn't even realistic. Why would I go back when I'm right here to have a 'better life'... right? If I leave now, I'd go home broke PLUS with a very pissed-off family.

Second plan: persuade dad to finance a business venture in the Philippines.

You don't know how much it meant for me when he said, "show me your plan... make a case study... and we'll see." those words gave me soooo much hope. Right away I started researching about internet cafes, everyday I wrote drafts on my business plans/studies, got quotations for computer prices, etc. Dad said he'll look at it once he visits. And then THAT day came, I was really nervous when I handed him the folder with my "CyberNet" business plan. With the very small amount of dollar I've earned, I printed those 30-something page document in the library...

I don't remember what happened to that study... I just heard the words "can't", "failed", "be realistic" and... I think, I tore the papers in front of him.

I hope you have the slightest idea why.

He asked why I did that.. I shrugged it off and went back to sleep.

Right now you'll probably ask, ohhh... so that's what happened to YOU. Does this have anything to do with this story... this B1 & B2 frendship?

Hold on... we'll get there.

Even after all the changes that happened.. and even if we're far apart, Ma'am G remained my bestfriend. I tell her everything... like everything everything. Thanks to the free internet access of SJ Libraries, we can email or chat almost everyday...

On a random note, this reminds me of an inquiry from my mama from years before, "You see each other everyday, what else do you have to talk about?"

Gee.. I dunno. Everything.. I tell her what happened with my sisters, with work, how pissed I was with my co-workers, how depressed I was with my life, and my hope of coming back home. She knows every little bit of me. To be honest, my only fear during that time was losing my bestfriend. She's the only stable force in my life. I didn't want to be forgotten, to be replaced, whatsoever. It's really different when you have someone to tell your troubles... even when its shallow... someone who'll tell you you're being stupidly dramatic but understand you all the same.

(to be continued)

Untitled 1.5.

2007-12-11T09:45:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, I was bored and started to read through the old entries of this blog. I came across my story from Untitled 1.1. to Untitled 1.4. -- me and my bestfriend's story.. and before I was able to finish our story, for some reason, we decided to close the blog by the next day. Reading thru it I remember everything me and my bestfriend went through... and it didn't even feel like I wrote it. hahah! It seems like a real good story that I want to share with people.. so here I am.. feeling inspired again... if you'll allow me... here's the continuation.

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I remember that day so well. I thought it was just another ordinary afternoon when Mam G and I would take our snack at KFC. But that day, a fellow co-worker of Mam G joined us... Sir R. We found ourselves talking about work, how Sir R is still unemployed and he is looking for a place abroad to work. He directed a question at me that totally changed my perspective that day. "You have this amazing opportunity to work in the US, how come you don't want to go there?" He said that anybody would die just to take my place. I glanced at my bestfriend and I guess Sir R noticed. He joked that if I'm scared of losing my bestfriend, I can take her with me in the luggage. And my only reaction was to smile and look down. "Kung san ka masaya, suportahan taka," my bestfriend said, (whatever makes you happy, i'll support you.) mimmicking a famous PLDT commercial. "Go bestfriend," she added.

I was 18 and done with college that time, finally got my diploma from my second course at a local college. I didn't want to leave home. I didn't want to leave my friends here. I was okay with working in the Philippines, I've been applying for jobs in Manila... but never got a single interview. I wish someone warned me how depressing it is to look for a job... especially for fresh grads. Plus if there are people around you, bugging you why you still don't have a job... it gets harder. As if you're not trying hard enough.

That same day, my dad called and I took that opportunity to tell him that I've finally decided to move in America. They booked the flight, and by the next week I was ready to go. I only had a few days left to fix my school transcripts, diplomas and say goodbye to friends. The night before my flight, I remember telling my mama, "I'll finally strut at the airport with my very own luggage." while I practice walking around our sala dragging my new luggage. My mama only laughed at me.

On the way to the airport, my bestfriend asked how am I feeling. And honestly, I answered "nothing." I wasn't sad, I wasn't excited, but I was sleepy. I felt like I'm only moving to a different city, so it was not a big deal. It wasn't until we arrived at the departure area and I saw my mama and my bestfriend crying... It was then that realization hit me.. fck, what's gonna happen now? I got inside, and I was holding up fine... until friends started to text or call one by one.. and I really break down and cry at the airport.

"If I asked you to stay, would you do it?"

I stood up and got to the inspector's area... they searched my bag... while I remove my shoes, phone, belt, put it on the conveyor, and went through the metal detector. Finally I showed the passport to one of the airport officers and then he asked,"I hope you're not breaking your boyfriend's heart by being here." then handing out my passport back. I only laughed, "No, sir." And he smiled at me.

I can do this. This is for computer shop me and my bestfriend have always dreamed about.

The year was 2004.

(to be continued)

if you want to see the previous entries, here's the link:
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Birthday ni Bestfriend!

2007-12-08T10:38:00.000+08:00

Birthday ni Tekla noong December 7th, pero dahil feeling ko ay may gimmick sya with other friends...snurprise ko nalang xa the day before.

Dumating si bestfriend sa apartment...
B2: Gutom na ako..
B1: Nyak, kararating ko lang. Hindi ako ngsaing. Di ko feel kumain.
B2: Gutom na ako...nahihilo na talaga.
B1: Tingnan mo sa ref.... magluto ka.
B2: ehhh... *maiinis*
B1: tingnan mo sabi...

Bubuksan ni bestfriend ang ref, makikita ito. Yeheeyyy!!! Ilabas ang icecream at vodka! Huwawww!!! Kainan Na, Kainan Na!!! At pati si Alaine ay nakisilip sa celebration. Tuwang tuwa si bstfrnd at ngayon lang pala sya makakapag-slice ng cake. Para di mahirapan.. sabi ko hatiin nalang sa dalwa ang cake. Mwahhaha!!!

Dahil biglaan ang dating ni B2, ndi ako nakapag-prepare ng ayos. Binigay ko nalang itong gift, kahit walang dedication. nyahahaha! Actually birthday card lang regalo ko... at gift ni Alaine ay ito.

Tingnan natin ano ang laman ng paperbag ni Alaine... Eto xa! hahaha! Bakit green na umbrella? kasi fave ni bstfrnd ang green...at lagi xa nanghihiram ng payong na madalas ay nawawala nalang parang mga bula. naghahanap nga ako ng payong na may chains... para laging nakakabit sa kanyang katawan at di na mawawala. :p At xempre, di mawawala ang mga tsokolate...

Tekla, lasing ka na ba at parang nag-a-avril lavigne ka na jan. At hindi kumpleto ang entry na ito kung wala akong picture kasama ang cake... at para sa finale... eto kaming tatlo... happy birthday bestfriend! San mo ako ittreat?

If A Picture Paints A Thousand Words....

2007-11-22T09:45:00.000+08:00

I came across old photos on my computer... and as I reminisce on the memories.. i remembered... *dramatic pause* xemen! tagalog pala dito.. hek hek hek!

Ating balikan ang nakaraan ni B1 at B2....

at bukas nga po ay ang aming 57th (?!?) monthsary ni bestfriend! yeheey!!! tamang-tama at friday bukas... ilabas ang vodka! nyahahah!

Simoy Pasko Na...

2007-11-17T13:59:00.001+08:00

Eto na naman ako... nag-uupdate... ano pa ba gagawin... 3 blogs na ang aking ginagawan ng entry.. hahaha. ang lupet mo tekla, di mo man lang ako tulungan. huhuhu!

Update kay Tekla....
Ngayon po sya ay busy mag-enroll ng kanyang Masteral.... nasa skul xa ngaun at nag-aavail ng kanyang 50% scholarship.. mwehehe.

Super Busy na xa simula ngayong linggo... Biro mo nman bukod sa kanyang 7-4 (tama ba?) simula Lunes-Biyernes na trabaho sa School A...ay meron pa syang raket kapag Sabado sa School B. 8-5 nga ba schedule mo? Kareerin ba naman ang pagiging teacher. At dahil double job sya sa pagiging titser, double job din sya sa pagiging estudyante. Avah at bukod sa kanyang Masteral tuwing Linggo sa kanyang Kursong Inhinyerong Pang-Kompyuter.... ay meron pa syang klase tuwing gabi para sa kanyang 18 units ng Edukasyon. Hay sus Tekla, kaya ba yan ng powers mo? Paano na ang mga gimik natin?

Update kay Inkee...
Nagpapanggap na busy. Minsan ay nagttype ng pagkadami dami, minsan naman ay naktambay lang sa trabaho. Kapag nasa matinong pag-iisip ay gumagawa ng tula, kung ndi nman ay gumagawa ng video. Mwaahha! ^_^

Tula Tulaan Daw!

2007-11-11T10:42:00.001+08:00

Ang susunod na drama ay matagal ko nang ginawa.. at naipost sa isa kong blog para sa aking matalik na kaibigan. ngunit dahil gnagawa ko nang 'strictly english' ang without a note, nagbubura na ako ng mga tagalog na tula sa nasabing blog at pinagsasama-sama na ang mga tagalog sa blog na ito.

~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~

Di ga'y mahirap yumari ng tula
Gagamitan mo ng matatamis na salita,
Paghahayag ay waring may sinasadula,
Anla, tingnan at tila nangungutya.

Sa aking tula wag sana mahalata,
tonong batangenyo'y lumitaw ng kusa.
Ipilit man itago are,
ano ga't pilit pa ring nagmamalaki.

Kung iyong nanaisin,
boses sana ay pahinain.
Nang hindi matonohan katagang likas na sakin.

Aking sisimulan ang alay na tula,
Alay sa kaibigan, turingan ay kapatiran.
Di ko man malaman,
san areng paroroonan,
Pilit pa rin naimik,
Baka sakaling ideya ay makamit na dine

Ayan nga at wala pa rin, nakalima nang taludtod.
Pano kaya sasabihin,
sabihin sa marikit na sining.
Ako'y pagod na at di na makaisip,
Sasabihin ko na nga lang na ika'y mahalaga sa akin.

Ako'y ngingiti at sayo'y ipapawari,
Mahal kita kaibigan,
Wag kang gagaod.

~ o ~ o ~ o ~ o ~

Ako'y isang hamak na manunulat lamang. Mangyari magustuhan, wag sana ipagkalat o iangkin. Humingi lamang ng permiso o tukuyin ang pangalan ng orihinal na manunulat kung iyong gagamitin. Salamat po!

Update Anyone?!?!?

2007-11-10T09:40:00.000+08:00

Wooo!!! I don't know what happened with this blog.. WAAAAAAAAAIITTT!

Tagalog nga pala ang birit dito.. muntik ko na makalimutan. Ano na ang nangyari...

Hunyo 2007 vs. Sa Kasalukuyan

Mula noong Hunyo ngayong taon, naging busy kami ni bestfriend mag-ayos ng aking computer shop. Biglaan ko lang siya naisip dahil na-bad trip ako sa aking pag-aaral. Dapat 2nd year college na ako ngayon, tsk tsk. Pero maayos na naman ngayon. Apat na buwan na ang aking negosyo, at kumikita na rin.

Kung kayo ay sumabaybay, si bestfriend Tekla ay nagkkwento sa kanyang Litaniya ng mga balita... tungkol sa kanyang buhay buhay.

Ako naman kapag sinisipag ay napapatula sa aking sariling blog. ^_^ pag may energy, e napapasayaw pa. Hahah!

Sa kasalukuyan ay sinubukan na din namin sumali sa mga "blogging for profit/sponsored posts"... Ang Litaniya ay nagsimula na maging inglesera... at ang Without A Note ay dati nang inglesera. Pero pipilitin ko po na mag-diretso tagalog dito at iwasan ang salitang banyaga kung maari. Ang hirap pala nito, pare. binabasa ko pa lang, nabubulol na ako.

Naka-ilang pagsara at pagbukas na ba nitong blog na ito? Hahahaa!

Sa ikatatlong pagkakataon, muli po naming bnubuksan ang aming "dyornal"... Tuloy po kayo.. nasa kaliwa ang kapehan! ^_^

June 17 Gimmick

2007-06-17T20:14:00.000+08:00

Happy Father's Day!!! Habang ang lahat ay busy magshopping at mag-gimmick kasama ang kani-kanilang tatay. Nagcelebrate din ako kasama ang aking ITAT -- sino pa kundi ang bestfriend ko! Masarap pala dito sa pizza hut... at may special guest pa kami. Eto at kinakatay ko na nga. Todo kain at mas todo-todo ang piktyuran. Eto sina Markus at Tekla... at eto din kami. Lauriat with Cheesy Pops!!! Pop pop!!!

Matapos kumain ay nag-ehersisyo muna at ipinasyal ang aming bisita sa Capitolio ng Batangas. Nagpapa-cute sila dito... at solo ko naman ito. Wait wait! Pose namin ito.. at solo ng Diosa ng Bato dito. Teka, mali pa rin eh.. picture namin ito, picture ko PA rin ito, at syempre picture ko pa rin dito. Sige na nga, isasama ko na rin sila.

At presenting ang fountain ng Capitolyo! Tadaannnnn!!! Ooopss.. ndi pala nagana, at ndi rin nalinis. Sunday kasi, day-off yata ng janitor. hwehehe.. Kaya picture pa rin kahit papano.. isang pose na ganito.. isang nagdahas... at eto ang napala. Salamat sa self-timer at meron din kaming picture tatlo... isa dito at isa duon.

Presko pala talaga dito kaya ang sarap mag-cartwheel at gawin ito. Eto naman na isa ay umakyat pa at nag-feeling watawat. Tama na nga yan pagpa-cute nyo sa bahay ni Ate Vi.

Bawal ba pumasok dito? Censya nalang po.. inapakan na namin eh. mwahahaha!!! At may natural attraction talaga kami dito. Di ko alam baket. ^_^

Hay nakakapagod kaya pahinga muna kami dito ni bestfriend. Hmm.. anong oras na kaya? Patingin nga bestfriend sa bago mong relo, baka kasi ndi kapareho ng bago kong relo. ^_* Pssst.... i-set mo nga timer at magpose tayo dito.

Nakita ko din si Harry Potter kasama si Hermione! Kaw ba tlaga yan? Ay mali, eto pala ung janitor ng Governor's Office. Ang Basurero at ang kanyang Basura. ^_^ Ewan ko sainyo, basta ako... eto ang favorite kong balisong. Lalaban ka?!?! Mag-didilim na kaya eto na huling pose nila... hayyy.. kakapagod din naman kahit papano.

Kung sa tingin nyo ay tapos na ang gimik, ay nagkakamali kayo. Last stop namin ay McDo para mag-McFloat. Habang naglalakad ay napansin namin ito... at nagpa-picture na din ako sa tree house na iyon. At gumaya na rin si Tekla.

Sa wakas ay nakarating na din kami sa aming destinasyon. Kumain ulit si Tekla, nagkiti-kitxt si Markus, at nagpatid uhaw ako. Solve na ang aming araw... at uwian na!!!

Salamat sa pagsama sa aming paglalakwatsa! Sa uulitin! Sana hindi pa pudpod ang inyong daliri sa pag-click ng links. mwahahahah!!! Nahirapan din kayo tulad ng paghihirap ko. XD

Galaan Na Naman!

2007-05-29T17:04:00.000+08:00

Kahapon ay nag-text sakin ang aming mutual friend ni Tekla. Fiesta daw sa kanila at hindi pwedeng hindi pupunta dahil miss na daw kami. Asus!!! Kahit ayaw ko talaga pumunta fiestahan, ay dahil na rin sa hiya ay tumuloy kami ni Bstfrnd. At para na din mabisita ang aming inaanak. Hiyang-hiya talaga ako nun.. eto nga ang prueba. O, di ba? Yukong-yuko pa nga ako. hehehe. Mejo nahihilo na kami that time ni Bstfrnd, kasi pareho pala kami ala almusal at tanghalian. Ngunit salamat dito...atska dito... hay lumiwanag na ang paningin namin pareho. Xempre, hindi mawawalan ng aking paborito na leche flan. Ang saya-saya... BUO na ang araw ko. ^_^ At hindi mawawalan ng picture-taking naming tatlo--Inkee, Tekla and Filipina. Sa hindi po nakaka-alam, xa po ay dati kong classmate/bestfriend sa kolehiyo at dating estudyante/bestfriend ni Tekla. Xa rin po dahilan baket kami naging mag-bestfriend ni Tekla. Opo, dahil iniwan nya kami pareho. wakekeke..joke lang!

Pagkatapos kumain ay nagburn muna kami ng calories at nakipaglaro sa aming inaanak na si Eugene. Eto si ninang greys at todo pose. At isa pa nga dito. Ako naman ay hindi na magkaintindihan sa ganito, ganun, at ewan ko baga. Hayy..nakapag-pose din sa wakas. Pahinga na kami pagkatapos ni Bstfrnd at yan nga.. meron na napag-balingan na laruin. Magpa-cute ba naman dito... at pag-tripan ito.

Teka, lampas alas-singko na pala kaya uuwi na kami ni Bstfrnd. May ka-EB pa ata etong si Bstfrnd at kitiktxt. Hanggang sa susunod na pagpapa-cute!!!

Ang Selebrasyon!

2007-05-24T12:27:00.000+08:00

Kahapon ay nag-celebrate kami ni Vichen ng aming 51st monthsary ng pagiging mag-bestfriend. Biro mo ba naman... napag-tyagan ko ugali nya ng ganun katagal. haha! joke lng bstfrnd. Alam naman nila lahat na ikaw ung mabait at ako ung... kyut. wahaha!

As usual na ritual, kakain kami. Sa paghahanap ko ng mura na makakainan, ayan at napamahal lalo ng kumain sa Greenwich. Ang bait tlaga nitong bstfrnd ko at habang naghihintay ng order e binigyan nya ako ng aking fave libangan...eto. Sa wakas dumating na din ang order namin... at ang matagal ko nang inaasam na mango ala mode. Teka at overcharged ata, sabi sa poster e P39 lang daw, ngunit baket P49 ang nasa resibo? Kaya dali-dali ko pinabalik sa counter si bstfrnd.. at ayan nga.. nalaman na P39 nga nakalagay sa poster.. pero sa baba sa napakaliit na font size 10 ay **additional P10 for icecream. Gahhh!!! Para-paraan talaga ng Greenwich. Kaya nagpicturan na lang kami ni Vichen, habang nilalasap ko nalang ang aking P49 na ala mode. yummm...

Matapos kumain ay watch kami POTC3... premiere kasi. Buti nalang wala masyado tao at hindi maingay. Nakapagpa-picture pa ako dito... at pati na rin si bstfrnd. 8pm na natapos kaya dali dali na kami umuwi at baka maubusan na kami ng jeep.

Salamat nga pala bstfrnd sa gift mo. Gusto ko 2loy umiyak para mgamit ko xa. Cenxia ala ako gift.. eto nalng entry na to! *wink wink*

huy, alam mo ba bstfrnd may kasabihan wag ka daw magbibigay ng panyo as gift kasi ibig sabihin... papaiyakin mo ung tao na un lagi. whaaa???!?! basta tears of joy... oki lng.. hwek hwek hwek! Corny! xa, xa... til sa susunod na pag-post.

Hapi 51st Bstfrndsary

2007-05-22T22:01:00.000+08:00

The Tournament

2007-05-21T19:15:00.001+08:00

Noong Sunday ay nagkayayaan kami ni Bstfrnd mag-badminton. usapan namin ay 7:30am ay magkikita kami sa Jollibee... Avah! at 8am na ay wala pa rin itong si Tekla! Kaya nag-walkathon muna ako paikot-ikot ng bayan. Biglang nag-text naman si Bstfrnd kung asan na daw ako... yun pala nasa kabilang branch ng Jabi. ANG GULO MO BSTFRND!!! XD

Excited pa man din ako maglaro kaya pagdating namin.. todo hataw na kami sa court. Eto nga si Bstfrnd at give na give. Dahil siguro sa pagod sa paglalakad ay tila natatambakan yata ako. Huhuhu!!! Buti nalang at may na-discover si bstfrnd na isang mahiwagang *gasp* salamin!

Ayan at todo ~~pa-cute~~ praktis sya sa harap.
(writer's note: inalis ko na po ung link kasi request si Vichen na wag daw ilagay.. nagmamakaawa sya para sa kanyang natitirang dignidad. hehehe!)

Naki-join din ako at hindi mapigilan gawin ito:

(WN: take note sa talent ni bstfrnd mag-rap.. wahahaha!)

Hindi yata kayanin ng aking makamandag na moves si Tekla...kaya dito nalang ako bumawi. Isang ganito, isa pa rin dito, at isa duon. Ayan! knock-out ang kalaban! kakapagod pala.. kaya hydrate muna ako... at isa ngang C2 dyan!

Wag po kayo mag-alala... nakatulog lang po si bstfrnd. Kaya sinabayan ko na rin sya. At kabigla-bigla! may kakambal pala si bstfrnd! Kaya eto ang inabot ko sa kanyang evil twin... Arayku!!!

Pagkatapos ko makipagbati... ay mali, heto pala. Ay okay na kami ni Bstfrnd... Kaya todo pose na.. solong solo ata namin ang court... kahit 3 sabay sabay!!! hahaha!!! Ako ay dito... si bstfrnd naman ay todo badminton pa rin duon.

Teka.. andami na atang naka-expose na pictyur namin dito... baka sumikat na kami. Hanggang sa susunod na palabas!!!

Weekdays Gimik

2007-05-19T10:15:00.000+08:00

WEEEKDAYS GIMIK

dahil sa sobrang init at alinsangan, hindi ko alam kung saan susuot. kung pwede lang sa ref mag-stay ginawa ko na, kung pwede lang matulog dito sa skul ginawa ko na rin, kung pwede lang pumunta sa alaska nagpa-book na sana ako *joke*

buti na lamang at may mga malls na libreng nagbibigay ng lamig sa tulad ko, tulad mo at tulad ni bestfriend. pagpasok pa lamang sa entrance, halos sipsipin at lunukin namin ang lamig na ibinibigay nito. haaayyyy, sarap ng feeling!

para hindi naman halatang nagpapalamig lamang kami ni inkee, syempre dating gawi.... ang videoke! hanap agad ang kitchie nadal's medley at hala! bira na agad.

nang mawalan ng boses diretso na sa kainan. habang naghihintay ng order, sa halip na crackers ang ibigay, ito na lang daw muna at maglaro ng tic-tac-toe. after 10 minutes heto na ang pinakahihintay namin.... dyarrrraaaannnn!

maaga pa para umuwi kaya ikot ikot muna kami. si inkee ay duon at ako naman ay dito.

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akala mo RHO ikaw lang ang may gimik nung weekend syempre kami din ^_^

Kembot-an na!

2007-05-09T20:48:00.000+08:00

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE???

Kakaibang Gimik kami nung friday... pagkatapos mamasyal sa Capitolyo (see photos at the previous post) ay dumiretso kami sa aming dance practice. Hmm.. baka hindi nyo alam na dancer ata itong si Vichen.. Dance Co ata siya noong ~~kabataan~~ ay... college years nya.

Matagal na rin ini-request ni Vichen na gumawa RAW kami ng aming Dance Video. At pagkatapos aralin ang nakaka-indak na sayaw ay heto na ang aming pinaghirapan. Pati na rin ang aming kalokohan at katangahan.

Hindi man kagalingan, sana maunawaan na kami ay tao lamang. ^_^ wahahaha!!!
Gumagana na po ang "comments" section,
mag-iwan ng mensahe at ito ay aming ikagagalak.
naks.. ang DEEP!

Pwede na ba kami sumali sa "You Can Dance"?
Vichen, ang kyut ng kasama mo...
Yung nka-white.. Graveh! Crush ko na xa. harharhar!!!! Wait! si alaine pala un!

Capitolyo

2007-05-05T10:39:00.000+08:00

Batangas Provincial Capitol, Hilltop, Batangas City

Unang Kabanata

2007-04-30T00:03:00.000+08:00

Oooppss... alas dose na pala.. malapit na matapos ang deadline ko.. hayy... sabi kasi ni Vichen e dapat daw e meron akong bagong entry. Sayang naman daw yung ponkan na layout kung ala naman laman. Anyway.. My 8 hours pa ko bago pumasok sa school.. hmm.. wala na talaga ako maisip.

Ahh.. hmm.. bilang panimula.. ipo-post ko nalang po ito... ito po ay isa sa mga takdang-aralin ko.

~o~o~o

Paaano mo sasabihin sa hangin na tumigil sa pag-ihip?
Mapapahinto mo ba ang pagbuhos ng ulan?
Kayanin mo kaya ang lamig,
Kung magsawa na sayo ang araw?

Mapipigil mo ba ang ibong gustong umalpas?
Para manatili sayo at nang aliwin ka.
Maiiwasan mo bang masaktan,
Kung lahat ng ito’y magagawa na?

Maintindihan mo kaya ang tunay na sinasaad,
Kung ako man ay gumamit ng makukulay na salita?
Deskripsyon sa tagalog, pinilit gawing tula.
Na tanging dinulot ay buhol-buhol na dila.

Kung singitan man ng ingles na wika,
Maging modernisado kaya ang aking tula?
Siguro sa gayun ay mapapansin na rin,
Ng coñong hinahangaan, itong aking likha.

Paano kaya malalaman na ikaw ang nilalaman,
Ang pilit tinutukoy ng aking mga tugma,
Kung sadya nang manhid at di tamaan ni kupido,
Ako na mismo ang pupukpok sayo ng martilyo.

Wag maalintala sa tulang sarkastiko,
Di naman nagnanais makasakit ng tao.
Tanging gusto ko lang naman sarili’y aliwin,
Ihasa at magamit tagalog na marikit.

Kung hindi mo man magustuhan itong aking gawa,
Mangyari manahimik, at huwag mangutya.
Di man kagandahan yaring nasusulat.
Wala ka nang magagawa, ako ang may akda.

~o~o~o

Sana'y kahit ilang minuto ay naaliw ko kayo. Wag mahihiya mag-iwan ng komento. Ang may-akda ay higit na malulugod sainyo. Salamat sa pagbisita!

Note: O, diba bstfrnd! Ang galing ko na mag-tagalog! moohahaha!

Sinulat ni: Inkee

B1B2 strikes again

2007-04-25T15:36:00.000+08:00

B1B2 strikes again and ready to groove!

debut mo ba?

2006-12-22T15:46:00.000+08:00

i love math??!!??

2006-11-24T14:02:00.000+08:00

After skul namin pareho eto ang aming ginagawa ang walang katapusang pagso-solve sa math... trigonometry at physics samahan pa ng binary numbers 0's & 1's. Whheew!

"ayan SOLVED na!"
Ang hirap palang mag-refresh inkee, kahit walong math ang aking napagdaanan sa college dapat basa-basa mode muna buti wala pa akog memory gap nyahaha. Dapat pala kay TiKey tayo magpaturo. Pwede po ba?

kaibigan na laging maasahan

2006-11-21T10:13:00.000+08:00

Bago mag-start ang klase ni inkee isa-isa naming binisita ang mga dating kaklase, kasamahan at kaibigan na hindi nakalilimot sa kanya magpakailanman.

Una ay si madz na naging kabarkada na rin ni inkee during her college at kahit magkaiba sila ng course madalas nakikita ko silang magkausap during vacant. At ngayun nga isa si inkee sa ninang ng baby nya.

Sumunod ay si marckus, ang tanging kaklase ni inkee sa multimedia arts at napagtyagaang kasama sa loob ng dalawang taon *wag ka nag hihirit pa justin*. Makulit, bibo at mabait si marckus kaya naman nag-bonding ang dalawa at masasabi kong maganda yung naging samahan nila 'til now. Isa si marckus na laging available kapag gusto ni inkee ng ka-chat *woot* especially nung nasa washington pa cya.

Dinalaw din namin si aliw, ang ka-close ni inkee sa kanyang mga classmate during her programming days pa na nuon ay bestfriend ko din. Inaanak din namin ang baby ni aliw na si eugene na madalas naming bulabugin sa kanilang bahay. Everytime na may handaan kina aliw tulad nito we're always present.

Pahuhuli ba naman ako, cyempre kami muna ni bestfriend ang magk-kwentuhan at mags-stroll. Actually hindi ko pa cya napapunta sa aming bahay kasi ala pang magluluto ng leche flan hehehe na alam kong favorite ni inkee. Hayaan mo bestfriend sa birthday ko promise... babaha ng leche flan *woot*

adventure sa enrollment

2006-11-18T11:27:00.000+08:00

Nang sabihin ni inkee na gusto nya mag-aral ulit, ipinag-inquire ko na agad sya sa mga skul dito sa batangas kung saan pwedeng ma-credit yung mga subjects nya sa kursong kanyang tinapos ng 3 taon Computer Programming at Multimedia Arts. Una kong pinuntahan ang STI at AMA since computer skul so expected ko daming subjects na maccredit pero nagkamali pala ako ng kutob ndi sila nagccredit esp computer subject kahit pareho yung units at description. Hello! baket ayaw nyo eh di ba pinopromote nga ni Sec. Syjuco ang ladderized education program? Anyways, kung ayaw nyo eh hindi ako magpipilit meron pa naman dyang ibang colleges na sa alam ko eh mas maganda ang standard of teaching. Sunod kong pinuntahan ay ang batangas state university ang aking alma mater at tahanan ng mga topnotchers & guess what? 20 subjects ang na-credit oH Ha! at full load pa 28 units kahit transferee at 2nd sem na. Salamat kay kaibigang Engr. Rufi sa special na treatment hehehe.

A day after dumating si inkee pinakuha ko na agad cya ng entrance exam at salamat ulit kay Prof. Gutierrez at kahit tapos na ang entrance examination period pina-take pa rin si inkee. Kinabukasan may result na at agad kaming nagpaevaluate. Haba ng pila sa assessment, registrar at cashier, buti na lang nadaan ko sa pagandahan este padrino pala. Opo nagkalat mga kamag-anak ko sa BSU at bingo enrolled na si inkee.

Akala ko duon na matatapos ang pagiging nanay ko, akala ko lang pala un hehehe. Naghanap kami ng tela para sa uniforn nya at dinala sa pinsan kong mananahi. Balikan na lng daw after one week :)

Start na ng klase saka pa lang nai-post ang schedule, naka-recieve ako ng text at sabi "magddrop na ako bestfriend" dali-dali akong nagpunta ng skul at nag-plot ng schedule nya sa tulong ng isang kilalang instructor. Sa wakas, oki na ang schedule at hindi ka na magddrop.

Excited na si inkee sa pagpasok kaya para may remembrance picture picture muna :)

Sa mga taong nagmagandang-loob at nag-assist sa amin ni inkee maraming maraming salamat po :)

laro-laro lang muna

2006-11-17T15:48:00.000+08:00

unang hirit ni B1 at B2

2006-11-04T14:40:00.000+08:00

Everytime na ka-chat ko si inkee lagi ko syang tinatanong kung ano ang gagawin nya pagdating ng pinas. Alam nyo ba ang kanyang sagot

"e di magta-TAGALOG!"
oo nga naman, di ba napakandang sagot hehehe.

Alam ko ang daming na-miss ni B1 nung umalis cya ng pinas 2 years ago. Una yung meryendahan namin sa KFC, ang mag-stroll sa kahabaan ng Rizal Avenue, mga kwentuhnan, asaran at dramahan sa 4th floor ng Favorito's Building, mahabang pila sa Global Video City para mag-rent at mga raket naming thesis at program.

Nang dumating si B1 avah! todo hataw sa pananagalog at take note nag-BICOL pa nyahaha at syempre stroll kami sa SM at kain agad sa KFC at KFC pa ulit. Sayang wala ng promo ng smart snack na sa halagang P15 meron ng brownies at drinks. Baket nga ba nawala yun inkee? Baka nalugi? Kasi tambayan ba natin araw-araw hehehe.

Kumain din kami sa McDO ---> nuggets kay B1 at chicken naman kay B2 .

Humanda ang jabi, gree-netch, shakeys at pizza-hoooottt lulusubin namin kayo ni inkee.....GRRRRRRR!

ang muling pagbubukas

2006-10-24T13:50:00.000+08:00

Kasabay ng pababalik ni b1, muling magbubukas ang libreng kapehan ng blogkada. Opo, fresh na fresh at mga bagong panlasa ang inyong matitikman dito. Iba-ibang klase ng aroma ang aming titimplahin na tyak mapapa-UY-AY kayo sa sarap :)

Dumating na si inkee nung October 22, 2006 at syempre kasama ako sa pagsundo with her mama and younger sis. Pagkakita ko kay bestfriend syempre holding hands agad at kwentuhan. Cute na cute sya sa suot na ala-NAMIE AMURO, sayang nga at hindi ko nakunan ng picture eh di sana na-cute-an din kayo hehehe. Pero parang ganito yun difference lang ay short na ang hair ni inkee ngyun.

Salamat sa iyong pasalubong sarap, sarap naman! Teka, baket wala pong cadbury?

2006-09-06T11:56:00.000+08:00

buy ko buy nya

2006-09-04T15:46:00.000+08:00

ilang beses na akong nagbigay ng gift kay besfriend na may katulad. ibig sabihin iyun din ang nabibigay ng kanyang mama o kaya ay siblings nya.

nang magbakasyon ang mama nya sa US nagpadala ako ng e-heads cd kasi iyun ang request ni B1, avah mantakin nyo na iyun din ang ipinadala ng kanyang kapatid?

nang umalis ang kanyang kapatid nung june nagpadala ako ng isang red na bag para magamit nya na pang-gimik, avah nalaman ko na ganun din ang ibinigay ng kanyang mama sa kanyang isang kapatid?

last christmas, may nakita akong isang shirt sa artwork na alam kong bagay na bagay kay B1 kaya binili ko para x-mas gift ko sa kanya. suske! akalain nyong ganun din ang pa-xmas ng kanyang mama?

nagkataon lang ba or pareho lang kami ng taste ng mama ni B1 ^_~

dapat pala sabay na kami ng ninang na bumili ng gift para sayu besfriend.. baket nga ba ang hindi tutal super close na kami hehehe.

1.4. Untitled

2006-08-27T09:34:00.000+08:00

Our story was not one without any problems. Although constant bickering is part of it, another aspect would be my family. You see, I grew up very sheltered. I don't have much friends. I rarely go out and pretty much stayed at home all my life. But after I befriended Ma'am G, I started going out more. When school is done, we'd hang out at KFC or somewhere. And that's everyday, Monday through Friday. When it's weekend.. we'll still hang out with each other. Either doing groceries, going to this place, gonna buy this, going to another friend's place, and I also became Ma'am G's sidekick. She would often get little jobs like repairing computers, and buying parts, and I'm more than happy to tag along. Cuz aside from getting out of the house, and visiting new places, I'm also learning. My mama didn't approve of this. She would often torment me. How I've became 'lakwatsera,' rarely eats at home, being out late, and she wanted me to stop hanging out with my 'teacher'. I knew I had to listen to my mama's advice. But it's so unreasonable, for the first time I was enjoying myself getting to know people outside the threshold of our house. She should be proud that I'm making friends. I guess she didn't see that. I was living under her roof, I had to obey.

I mentioned the incident to bestfriend. Of course she was upset, why am I so stupid telling her such things that I know would hurt her? But I could never lie. She thought there was something wrong with her... that she was a bad influence to me. It was the first time we had a major fight. She almost stopped talking to me then, and I knew I had to do something.

Next day, I went to her place. I tried to chat her up. Still, she wouldn't say a word. I knew there's nothing else to say once she made up her mind not to talk. So I got up and said goodbye. She only smirked. I hesitantly took out a folded piece of paper out of my knapsack and put it on her lap. 'Read it,' I blurted out before running as fast as I could out of her apartment.

please don't leave me.

i remember the time i was so alone
got nobody to comfort me but then i got along

til the day you came into my life,
and showered me with love
then i've learned what life's all about

there was never a dull moment whenever i'm with you
and though some times are tough, we knew we'll get through

i just want to say thank you
for those memories we've shared
and now that everything's changed, please
know that i'm grateful I've met you.

it never failed to amaze me,
how you understand, every bit of me.
and I wanna say i love you
not because of anything else,
but because i do.

if the whole world could
see how much you mean to me
then they'll understand and just let us be.

but now that they're tearin us apart
though they've got no reasons to do so
why are we letting go?
without them knowing that we need each other?

we've been through so much together
and without you, you know i couldn't recover
all the things these people are saying
just won't stop but give me migraines~

but if i give up now,
on these heartbreaks and tears,
then i have given up on my own happiness.

~ineng

(To Be Continued)

Note: Hopefully, there are still people reading this blog. Enjoy.
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Pinapasabi nga pla ni B2 na oki na daw sila ngaun ni mama. Baka siguro mabasa ni mama ito or meron mgsumbong, yun gusto nya lng i-klaro. Paalala lang na ung mga knkwento ko eh ung mga nakaraan. I was hoping that everything will unfold in the end. and my readers will understand each person's actions and motivations. Sabi nga nila, don't judge a blog by its 4th entry. lol. Salamat.

gift mo, gift ko

2006-08-23T15:05:00.000+08:00

Happy Bestfriend's Day B1 & B2!!!

Malapit na naman ang ika-beinte tres ng buwan. Ano bang meron at para atang napaka-espesyal ng petsa na ito? Paki-explain nga!

B1: eto ang araw na nag-eexchange gifts kami ng bstfrnd ko. Way back then, madalas e nag-aaway kami sa ganitong petsa or ndi kami mgkasama tas saka kinabukasan e maalala na 'ay, 23 pala khpon!' nyeh! :p

B2: *tahimik, naka-upo sa isang sulok*

B1: *tatawa-tawa* noon, di ganun ka-garbo ang exchange gifts.. text lang at bestfriend quote e solve na. pero ngaun.... tingnan nyo pics oh! postage pa lang.. libo na. :) yaman mo tlga b2! akala mo lang yun kasi irre-imburse ko ito sa iyo b1 :p

B2: *umob-ob lalo*

B1: camera shy ngaun si bstfrnd. hehehe.. nagging senti yan pag 23. naku! bket kaya? Anyway, eto ang araw na nagppasalmat ako at meron akong 'tall, dark and ~~handsome~~ cute' na bstfrnd.. ay mali! hahahah! joke lng po!

sa totoo lang bstfrnd, MARAMING MRAMING SLMAT SAU! na lagi ka anjan para sakin. Kahit mtigas ulo ni B1 minsan, laki pa rin pacenxia mo. always, always grateful. Am so lucky to have you! HAPPY MONTHSARY!!! ilang years and months na nga? :p ikaw naman magbilang ngaun! hehehe. Mmmm, bilangin ko ayun! apatnapu't dalawang buwan na tayong mag-bestfriend B1.

Note: tapos na po Untitled 1.5. Check mo sa draft kung oki sya i-post. :) tska wag mo na palitan layout. ppahirapan mo na naman ako. hehehe.

Nabasa ko na ang draft at nasabi ko na dapat baguhin, kaya pd mo ng i-post :D

kaarawan ni B1

2006-08-13T18:32:00.000+08:00

count on me tru thick & thin

2006-08-12T12:13:00.001+08:00

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2006-08-07T16:46:00.000+08:00

I guess it's always been true when people say 'things happen for a reason.' During the last few days of February that year, I was saddened by the fact that one of my best friends is slipping away. Al is starting her own family, she has a baby to care for... and apparently, she won't have any time to hang out with me after class. I wasn't aware that just a few miles away, somebody feels the same way. Ma'am G was also very close to Al, and she revealed that she was somewhat 'angry' at her. We both couldn't blame Al. She's always been a great friend, she deserves all the nice things in life that would make her happy. And we should respect her decision. Still, we're just your normal selfish human beings. As we sulk ourselves to our own little corner, me and Ma'am G connected.

We became what was popularly known as 'kitiki-txt.' A phrase used to describe someone who's addicted to text messaging (i.e. who's texting wherever he/she goes, goes to sleep with their cellphone beside them, or simply texting 24/7.) During the first few weeks, we would use up P300 worth of phonecard for only 3 days--the latest. I can't remember what we were talking about, but I do know that only after a few days it seemed like we've known each other forever.

It was funny how, over the next few weeks,we've learned that we have so much in common. From simple things like enjoying our 'pancit canton' (a.ka. chow mein) with rice to major stuff like being attracted to boys with 'spiked' hairstyle. Yes, THAT IS a major thing. We even share our shallow, and often dramatic personalities. But conflicts was still present. She was the outgoing kind, and would tell you straight out what she feels while I was the complete opposite. I was timid, always serious and very conscious on how rude/inconsiderate she comes off with her carefree personality.

Then came mid-March, I was on my final year in college and I'm starting to have a breakdown with my thesis. Needless to say, as our thesis adviser, Ma'am G was there to support us all the way. Even lending her computer and letting us crash in her place so we can finish up the flowcharts and documentations. Eventhough I also have a computer at home, and I do most of the program design over there... still, I find it comforting that we have another place to get together. I couldn't allow my thesis-mate to hang out at home for hours because I feel like my family members are always watching or listening to us. I don't know, maybe it's just me. Anyway, aside from giving Belle and I a chance to thoroughly discuss our thesis, it was also another way for me to hang out with my new 'friend.' My other classmates would also drop by Ma'am G's place every now and then, getting their documentations checked or simply hanging out. Thesis has always been nerve-racking, but it became a memorable and special experience for me. I was always worrying, and Ma'am G was always there ready to give a helping hand and always the first one to believe that I could do anything. She gave me the PUSH I needed, eventhough it seems more like a SHOVE.

THE END.

just kidding.

(to be continued)

Note to the readers: My bestfriend asked me the other day when would I finish this blog/entry and I answered that it will be one continuous story. Unless she wants to end this friendship, then I'll know the sad finale of this blog. My initial plan was to chronicle every important detail of our friendship. As for the ending, I guess we'll have to wait and see...

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2006-08-04T14:52:00.000+08:00

As I've already mentioned, Ma'am G was very close with most of my classmates. Particularly with Al. And so was I. One time, for several months, Ma'am G lend her cellphone to Al. I'm not sure why, it kind of weirds me out too. Why would one person allow a friend to use her phone/number for months? Hmm, maybe now I can ask her? Anyway, back to my story. So I was sending text messages to that number every now and then. Asking this and that to Al, forwarding her quotes and jokes. I found out later on that she already returned the phone to Ma'am G. Al mentioned that Ma'am G asked her not to tell me cuz she liked getting my messages. So that explains why most of the reply I got during the past few weeks are about prayers, chain text and serious stuff, and not those green jokes Al usually send. Quote forwarding kept on, til I finally had the courage to text her. 'Nasa sainyo na po pala ang cell ni Al. Salamat sa inyong mga mensahe.' (Al told me you finally got your phone back. Thank you for all your messages.)I wasn't sure if she'll reply after that. Luckily, she did.

We became text buddies instantly, she was my confidant and she was always ready to give me advice. And vice versa. Even with small teenage drama or about my family, she always has a way to uplift me. Though not so much as understand them, but to learn to accept things as they are. I'm always grateful she was there during those times. When we started talking about boys, crushes, and those 'missed opportunities in love', I knew right then that I could trust this person. I wanted to trust this person. Sometimes it was hard for her to keep quiet, especially when she's trying to make a joke. She almost blurted out my crushes' names to my classmates. Sigh. By that time, she finally acknowledges me whenever I'm with my other 3 friends. But I was still very quiet in person.

February 23. The first time the two of us got together. And I mean, just the two of us. Was when Al gave birth to her first child. It was the turning point of our friendship. We went together to the clinic to visit our bestfriend. Later on, we hang out in KFC. The discussion was very serious, though I cannot remember most of it. It was unconsciously decided that we love chatting in KFC. Not Greenwich, not Jollibee, but KFC. Probably cuz of the snack attack promo where you could get a decent meal for only P18! We've always felt there's this ambiance in that place where you can have a heart to heart talk and nobody can disturb/distract you. Well, umm.. aside from that lady who sells Dried Mangos '3-for-100'. Or those working students who sells prayer cards with Mama Mary on it, morphing with Jesus Christ's image. Actually, that person was part of that special day. The vendor overheard us talking about our frustrations, and she mumbled something like we need those prayer cards more than anybody. Only because we didn't buy any of her cards, but she did earn our most precious glare.

It was past 6pm when we finally left our seats, and it was the first time I've been out that late. We bid our goodbyes. And as I walked home that night, I felt very happy yet scared. Happy that I've found this special person, and afraid of my Mama's forthcoming sermon.

(To Be Continued)

Thank you to everyone who commented on my work. I truly appreciate it, this is my first time to write a story. Please be gentle. lol. And yes, reaction please...

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Para sa mga hindi nakakaalam, magaling pong writer si B1.. watch her masterpiece on my blog soon.. ibubuko kita bestfrend :-)

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2006-08-03T15:28:00.000+08:00

There are days when I often sit down and think, when was the day I got lucky and met my bestfriend? Hmm.. Can't exactly remember, all I know was once I had a college teacher. She was the first adviser that truly got me interested in the subject that I know NOTHING about... computer. I was never really interested in computer, my mama forced me to study that course cuz she says, 'in demand yun ngaun.' (that field is in demand these days) and yea, i love computer games but it stops there.

During my 2nd semester as a freshman, I had to take HTML. And I still remember when we were first met in class by that teacher. That TEACHER. She was discussing all these weird acronyms, dates, inventions, computer something this and that... and throwing us questions. You can say, she was frustrated when nobody can answer her. I THOUGHT SHE WAS BOOKISH.. (i.e. boring!)

Later, I found out that she was good friends with most of my classmates. She was really nice. She's the kind of teacher who sings/hums along while she's walking along the halls/or stairs of our college. She seems very jolly. I have no idea why!

Our INTE02 classes went on, she's very serious when she is discussing but then switches to silly mode when she's bored/annoyed that nobody can answer her questions. With that tactic, she got our attention. I finally caught up with that subject, my test results confirmed it. She was indeed a good teacher, one of the very few who makes sense when they're talking. It got to the point that I idolized her, I wanted to be a teacher too.. just like her. And how I wish I could befriend her too. Outside class. But she never noticed me.

I was one of the quiet ones. I sort of like it. But sometimes it makes me want to hate myself.

One afternoon, me and my 3 other classmates were at the lobby. Ma'am G came towards us and started to chat. 'Us' meaning, she chatted up with my 3 friends. Casual chit-chat and jokes. Then she bid farewell, few seconds later she comes back and calls Del (one of my classmates) to the faculty's office. The four of us friends are always together, so we all went in the office together. I was following behind Del and as soon as she saw us she exclaimed, 'Sabi ko Del. Ikaw ba si Del?.' (I asked for Del. Are you Del?) while looking at me. Embarrassed, I quickly turned away.

I still enjoyed her subject though. A constant 100% score never even caught her attention. Then it happened again. The five of us girls (me, my 3 friends and Ma'am G) are hanging out again, this time we were at the back of a jeep. It was raining hard and we were talking about the flood in our place. Trying to lighten up the mood, I made a joke.. errm, attemped to joke I mean. It was something about putting a bridge across the street so our shoes won't get wet or something. I guess they didn't get it... or didn't hear it.. or didn't understand it.. or plain, didn't care. Only Ma'am G reacted, looking sideways at Al, and said mockingly, 'Ano daw? Ha?' (What did she say? Huh?) then turns to me, 'A nyeh nyeh nyeh nyeh?' I HATED HER. She even gave me THAT hand while saying that. you know, the hand... when you curve your hand and mimick a talking mouth.

Little did I know that this annoying person would be my bestfriend one day...

(To Be Continued)

Reaction please...I know it's quite long, I don't even know if I should continue this and leave everyone hanging.. now THAT would be fun! ^_^ I finally resolved my dilemma for the title. Yes, untitled. I had a lot of ideas on my mind, but they all sounded cheesy/wrong. B2's ideas aren't even helpful. BADUY ba!!! hehehe! I love you bstfrnd! Peace tau.

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wow! detailed yung kwento buti natandaan mo pa hehehe. uy ndi kita pinapahiya sa mga classmates mo hindi mo lang alam nagpapansin na ako nun at gusto na kitang i-berks. totoo na khit lagi kang perfect sa ~~napakahirap~~ exam, wala ka pa ring dating nun sa akin. una super tahimik mo compared sa mga classmates mo at madalas walang kang arrive sa pag-jjoke nyahahaha. pangalawa, yung isang classmate mo ang super close ko kung kaya't hindi kita napapansin. but then again, tingnan mo naman bfrend tayo ngayun ang super duper mega close na mag-bestfriend. yung samahan natin ay iba sa lahat, kahit magkalayo tayo ngayun, still keep in touch pa rin almost everyday. iloveyou too bestfriend.

tapusin mo ang kwento, baka mabitin sila nyeh nyeh nyeh!

bida ngayun ang nanay ni B1

2006-07-26T10:32:00.000+08:00

maligayang kaarawan sa iyo ninang!

may JESUS at this very hour bring you something special. a thought that makes you smile; a smile that warms your heart; and a heart that holds much happiness. may our dear lord cares for you today, tomorrow and forever.

simula ng umalis si B1, naging super close kami ng mama nya at madalas laging magkasama sa gimikan, videoke, malling at lalo na sa kwentuhan. ito ang gusto ko kay ninang ~~nagprisinta kc kung sakali na ikasal ako~~ laging masayahin, daming kwento ~~di na naubusan~~ at feeling ko pang-walong anak nya ako hehehe sa concern na ipinakikita sa akin. kaya naman everytime na kailangan nya ako tatakbo na agad para mag-rescue.

kahit madalas sa manila ka na nag-sstay di ka pa rin nakakalimot ikaw pa rin ang reyna ng text na laging nagbabalita sa akin kung anong updates meron sa inyo.

enjoy kayo sa singapore at pasalubong ko ~~hapon~~...

x-o-x-o-x-o-x-o-x-o-x-o-x-o-x-o-x-o--x

salamat B2 sa iyong.. uhmm...(ano ba..mm.. ) pagppugay(?!?!) sa aking ina. :p Maraming Slmat din s lhat ng nagbati!!! Birthday ko malapit na! hehehe..

Oki Dok

2006-07-23T14:13:00.000+08:00

Cenxia na kung magulo ang blog.. pnipilit ko ayusin. ayan tuloy..lalo ngmukhang ewan.. tsk tsk.. waaah, saklolo bstfrnd. Saka na ako post ng bagong entry ha? :p

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oki na ang banner cute sya ~~tulad mo~~, isip ka na lng kung anong pwede ilagay sa right side.. how about mga pictures natin (^,^)

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ayan.. ayan.. ayan na nga ang mga pics ~~mo...~~ natin pala... :p akala ko ba gusto mo misteryosa tau? hahaha! ayan..

presenting.. ang artistahin na mag-bestfriend.. tekla and inkee!!!

May bayad ang design ha... isang expo at bukayo. :p mejo magulo pa rin layout.. pag-pacensyahan nyo na.. inaayos pa RIN namin ni b2. kelangan ata embedded frame ung top.

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gamitan mo n lng ng frameset yung taas para ndi mag-move. nalilito ako mag-edit ng codes kung alin ang alin at saan ang saan :-) sumasakit na ang mata ko

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palitan na lang natin ang template o kaya gawa na lang tayo ng sarili nating template. gawin mo na lang frameset B1..alam ko master mo page layouting hehehe.. pinadala ko na kahapon ang expo, bukayo, mongo dice, 2 mini-cd at bag na fenk. sana magustuhan mo.

mga card galing esteyts

2006-07-21T10:49:00.000+08:00

ilang card na ba ang naipadala ni B1, halos yata buwan buwan meron natatanggap si B2 galing esteyts. sa lahat ng okasyon, hindi sya nakaklimot na bumati para iparamdam kay B2 na mahalaga ito sa kanya.

one time nga, apat na card ang ipinadala nya sabay-sabay, nagtaka si B2 baket ang dami ~~siguro buy one take three~~. ano nga ba ang reason B1? Kaze.. masyado mganda mga dedication.. e baka mwala p ung card..binili ko n lahat! mwahahah!!!

nung bertdey naman ni B2, binigyan nya ito ng isang complete set ng CD player with MP3. o di ba ang sosyal! kapag kaya humingi si B2 ng digicam ibigay kaya ni B1? uhh.. hmm.. mghanap ka nalng ng fafa! n mgbbgay :p

everytime na magpapadala si B1 lagi itong may kasamang chocolates ~~cadbury~~, kasi ito ang favorite ni B2.

ang espesyal sa lahat ay yung scrapbook na ginawa ni B1 na talagang pinaghirapan. andun yung mga poems, text at quotes na memorable para kina B1 at B2.

*** kung meron akong nakalimutan ikaw na maglagay hehehe..

OMG! ang baby ni B1

2006-07-14T13:23:00.000+08:00

.:: i-klik twice ang auto para maging slide show ::.

iyan po si alaine (baket nga ba iyan ang name)ang lihitimong tagapagmana ni B1.

Alaine - rootword Allan. :p Isang batang ex ni B2. Dun galing ang pangalan na alaine.

nagkaroon ng buhay noong Disyembre 25, 2003 bilang x-mas gift ng nagbigay. Slmat B2! di sya nagtagal sa pinas, dahil nangarap at gustong umasenso agad kung kaya't nilisan nya ang bayang mahal. at gusto makahanap ng fafa/teddy bear na kano. sa ngayun si Alaine ay dalawang taon na kay uncle sam kasama ang kanyang mga kaibigang si donita at uvee. (eekk..kapatid nya si donita at tita si uvee!) tulad ng isang may buhay, mahalaga sya para kina B1 at B2. Kasa-ksama lagi san. Ng-walmart nga kami knina.. nasa backseat si alaine... pina-seatbelt ko. :p sayang ndi napicturan.. puno n kc camera ng pics nya. hehehe..

*** ikaw na ang magkwento ng buo B1..ngmmadali ako, gabi na at magsasaing pa. ***ay, ikaw ba ung ngsaing. kaya pla amoy tutong. pero db un ang gusto mo? :p

sulat galing esteyts!

2006-07-09T12:30:00.000+08:00

sabi ni B2, gumawa daw ako ng entry.. khit ano daw topic..kung ano man gusto ko.. kaso ala ako maisip.. ganito nalang..

For my dear bestfriend~
I want to thank you,
for everything you've done.
you don't know how much it means,
just by being there, smiling at me.

Through your eyes,
I've learned to love myself.
I've accepted who I am.
Saw the qualities in me,
I never knew was there.

For you were my strength,
and you were my guide.
Never letting me down,
you were always my number one fan.

The world may turn against me,
but I don't have to worry no more.
Cuz I know you're there behind me,
Ready to catch me if I fall.

You've given so much of yourself,
Yet never asked for anything in return.
Bestfriend, I thank you.
For being my angel on earth.

I thought of ways to make it up to you.
But no presents or fancy words,
could ever compare to the kindness you've shown.
I can only hope...
one day, I'd be the kind of friend,
that you've always been to me.

And knowing that I could make you smile,
It would make this life of mine worthwhile.

Thank you very much, bestfriend!

***alam ko kanina pa naiinis si B1 sa mp3 kc hindi nagp-play kaya e2 na in-edit ko na ang codes. naririnig mo na ba?

usapang julio at julia

2006-07-08T17:40:00.000+08:00

parating gutom

2006-07-06T15:57:00.000+08:00

Madalas ang hang-out nina B1 at B2 ay sa kainan. Kapag spag at brownies ang pag-uusapan iisa lang nasa isip nila ang KFC na naging pangalawang tahanan nila (actually lahat yata ng menu nila natikman ng dalawa). Kung chicken naman, sakay agad sila ng dyip at go na sa BFC. Kapag medyo mainit at kailangan magpalamig tungo sila sa Jollibee at sabay order ng sunday twirl with buko pineapple pie (peach mango pie sakin!). Every morning madalas utusan ni B2 si B1 sa dunkin donut para magpabili ng bavarian at chocobutternut ... hmmm... katakam- takam, samantalang smidgets naman ang gusto ni B1. Pag tinatamad naman maglakad si B1 ppunta s kanto, solved n din sila sa P10 na Franks burger. :p Kapag seryosohan ang usapan sa MCDO ang tambayan nila habang nakalatag sa mesa ang crunchy fries at sweet nuggets (w/ bbq sauce!) samahan pa ng maraming catsup at tissue hehehe. Kapag pizza ang nagustuhan nilang meryenda, takbo agad sila sa Shakey's (akala ko ba Greenwich?!??! asan ang Greenwich?!??! Gusto ko ng Greenwich!! Miss KO na Greenwich!!!) plus isang platong mojo. Hay nku, magkka-ulcer ka muna bago ka makatikim ng pizza. Ahem, hindi ba ung mga madudungis lng n boys ang habol mo kya tayo npunta dun?!?! :p Tska diba ito ung place kung san lagi tau ng-aaway or inaabot ng ulan? hahaha!!! Ito na lang ang hindi nila nakakainan, everytime na aayain ni B2 si B1 na kumain dito never na never ang lagi nyang sagot. Nagtataka nga si B2 kung baket hate na hate ni B1 ang place na ito eh ang sasarap naman kaya ng mga menu nila. Baket ba ayaw mo nito B1 ha? Magpaliwanag ka nga! Lason! Lason! WAAHHH!!! *karipas tumakbo palayo*

*expected na i-eedit ito ni B1
*pinakulay ni redge

From my POV...

2006-06-30T14:18:00.000+08:00

My version.. okay?!?!! Makinig!

~~Everytime na may gagawin si B1, everytime na may kakaibang nararamdaman si B2 at everytime na may kailangan si B1, laging si B2 ang una nyang tinatawagan.~~ Arrghh.. let's revise this intro.. ala dating eh! :p hahaha!!! Wait.. ala ako maisip..

For more than 3 years, me and B2 have been the best of friends.. but tingnan mo oh.. dami mali-mali sa kanyang kwento.. :p joke!

~~tulad ng manganak ang kanyang classmate, kasama nya si B2 na dumalaw sa hospital.~~ The first time me and B2 got together, was when one of my college buddies gave birth to her first child. I was very close to her and so was B2. She was B2's then-bestfriend. :p At that time, me and B2 were merely txtmates. Just a sample of our convo:

"Nka-visit k n b kay _____?"
"Indi pa e. Kaw b?
"Ndi p rin. Ala kc ako mksama. Ndi k lam san un"
"Punta tau mya. Bbili din ko fruits."
"Ay ako din, pd n ba isang latang skyflakes? :p "
Ang sweet nmin noh?!?!?! Yun po ang tunay n story.

~~twice a week mag-grocery si B1 ng kanyang mga personal needs at si B2 ang kanyang ~~alila~~ sidekick.~~ Ndi ko po inaalila si B2... The reason baket ako ng-ggrocery e para lang maka-hang out ko si B2. T_T
ilang days ng sumasakit ang balakang ni B1, nag-alala si B2 kung kayat sinamahan ng magpa-chekup sa doktor. ang cause daw ng pananakit ay meron naiipit na laman kasi nagkalamat na sa dalawang taon na sya ay ihagis sa ere pataas at pababa, tapon dito tapon doon, hila dito hila duon, at buhat dito buhat duon, cheer leader kasi si B1 sa kanilang skul kung kayat laging champion. TRUE. I've always got this fear of going to the doctor... and wouldn't dare go to a hospital (unless I'm shot and dying..) B2 persuaded me to go... saying 'sige ka, pag lumala yan. Papa-sabitan na yan ng doktor ng buhangin tas nka-tali sa dalawang paa mo.' ^_^ Tatakbo n ko ppunta s ospital...
minsan tumawag si B1 kay B2 at nagpapasama sa isang dentista kasi sumasakit ang kanyang gums, yun pala kulang lang sa linis. SHHH... TOO MUCH INFORMATION!!!
may DVD na binigay ang ate ni B1, dance instructions ng mga songs ni britney spears at jordan knight. sa kagustuhang makita agad nagpasama sya kay B2 na bumili ng DVD player and guess what, humataw agad si B1. Ngpapasama lang ako kc inexperienced buyer pa ako. Alam ko mas mgaling mang-barat si B2 sa mga Muslim.. hahaha!!!
nasira ang printer nina B1 kasi aksidenteng naisaksak ng kanyang older bro sa 220V, ayun sumabog ang power supply, text sya kay B2 para bumili ng bagong printer na noon ay kailangang kailangan sa kanyang ~~super graphics~~ thesis. Umm... like what I've mentioned above, kelangan ko kasi ng taong marunong mang-barat. :p
naiiyak na si B1 one time ng makausap ni B2 kasi bigla daw nagka-problem ang computer nya at lagot ang thesis, to the rescue naman agad si B2 para i-backup lahat ang important files at reinstall ng new programs. parang ibang bestfriend itong tinutukoy mo.. hmm!?!?!? sino to ha?!?! But yes, everytime meron ako problem s computer e takbo agad ako kay B2.

Ngayung malayo na si B1 kay B2, walang nabago sa kanila. true text, mail at chat naipapaalam pa rin ni B1 ang lahat ng nagyayari sa kanya at alam nya na everytime na kailanganin nya ang tulong ni B2 ito'y laging rerescue.

***B2, bawal mang-edit ng post ng may post!!! :p AKO lng pwede!
***sino kaya nag-edit dyan..hmmmppp!

ina-inahan

2006-06-30T09:38:00.000+08:00

Everytime na may gagawin si B1, everytime na may kakaibang nararamdaman si B2 at everytime na may kailangan si B1, laging si B2 ang una nyang tinatawagan.

tulad ng manganak ang kanyang classmate, kasama nya si B2 na dumalaw sa hospital.
twice a week mag-grocery si B1 ng kanyang mga personal needs at si B2 ang kanyang ~~alila~~ sidekick.
ilang days ng sumasakit ang balakang ni B1, nag-alala si B2 kung kayat sinamahan ng magpa-chekup sa doktor. ang cause daw ng pananakit ay meron naiipit na laman kasi nagkalamat na sa dalawang taon na sya ay ihagis sa ere pataas at pababa, tapon dito tapon doon, hila dito hila duon, at buhat dito buhat duon, cheer leader kasi si B1 sa kanilang skul kung kayat laging champion.
minsan tumawag si B1 kay B2 at nagpapasama sa isang dentista kasi sumasakit ang kanyang gums, yun pala kulang lang sa linis.
may DVD na binigay ang ate ni B1, dance instructions ng mga songs ni britney spears at jordan knight. sa kagustuhang makita agad nagpasama sya kay B2 na bumili ng DVD player and guess what, humataw agad si B1.
nasira ang printer nina B1 kasi aksidenteng naisaksak ng kanyang older bro sa 220V, ayun sumabog ang power supply, text sya kay B2 para bumili ng bagong printer na noon ay kailangang kailangan sa kanyang ~~super graphics~~ thesis.
naiiyak na si B1 one time ng makausap ni B2 kasi bigla daw nagka-problem ang computer nya at lagot ang thesis, to the rescue naman agad si B2 para i-backup lahat ang important files at reinstall ng new programs.

kambal ng tadhana

2006-06-27T09:30:00.000+08:00

Sa tagal ng magkasama nina B1 at B2 bilang mag-bestfriend, madalas tinatanong nila kung pwede bang maging soulmate ang isang kaibigan? Hindi nila alam ang sagot sa kaninlang tanong. Ang tanging alam lang nila na ang soulmate ay sa dalawang opposite sex na gusto mong makasama habang buhay. Para masagot ang naka-hang na tanong, nagresearch sila.

Ang daming definition ng soulmate. Kahit saang magazines, books, dictionary o internet man ito ay may iba-ibang pagpapaliwanag. Sa wikipedia ito ang sabi :

Soulmate is a term sometimes used to designate someone with whom one has a feeling of deep affinity, friendship, love, ~~strong intimacy, sexuality~~ and compatibility.

kung mag-bestfriend sina ni B1 si at B2
at love ni B1 si B2 and vice versa
at compatible sina B1 at B2 (welcome each other's company, exhibit loyalty towards each other, their tastes will usually be similar and may converge, share enjoyable activities, engage in mutually helping behavior, such as exchange of advice and the sharing of hardship)

sa makatuwid pwedeng sabihing mag-soulmate nga sila.

para kay B1 at B2 ito lang ang masasabi nila:

SOULMATE is someone who has the unique ability to bring out the best in you. They are not perfect, but perfect for you.

***modified by Promil Child 12.12 AM
***approved by Batang Kape 4:00PM

Sino Ka Para Basahin Ito?

2006-06-26T15:24:00.000+08:00

Oi~ meron sana akong sasabihin. Nakikinig ka ba?

You thought I never cared,
You thought I never shared,
That everytime you look at me,
I turn the other away.

You might think I've changed,
But that was never true,
Cuz everytime I think of you,
My heart gets so blue.

I never wanted to hurt you,
But I never wished to lie.
Cuz everytime I say I miss you
I knew you'd ask why.

Come Home and be with me,
Leave your worries behind.
But I had other things to do,
To validate my life.

Selfish as I may be,
I wish you'd understand.
That everytime you think I never cared,
One tear I always shed.

I've always loved you,
And that would never change.
How I wish I'd be there for you,
Comfort you, when you needed a hand.

One thing I'll always treasure,
Is to have you as my friend.
Then one day you'll hit me in the head and say,
That's for making me lonely,
That's for going astray.

Then I'd feel your gentle embrace,
See the warmth of your smile,
And I'll realize and thank God,
Now I know where I truly belong.

This is the bittersweet story,
Of my bestfriend and I.
Friendship Forever.
Friendship That Will Never Die.

[And if you get in our way,
There's nothing we can do.
But there would only be one ~~certified~~ B1 & B2,
And none of them is YOU! Mwahahahaha!!!!]

***pinaghirapan inglesin ni Redge 'cenxia na po na-carried away sa last stanza. 1:32 AM
***pinagpawisang intindihin ni batang kape. mas lalong na-carried away ng itinagalog. 9:15AM

never ending friendship

2006-06-26T09:15:00.000+08:00

B1 - tahimik; maputi; seryoso; matalino; youth; cute
B2 - mabiro; maitim; kwela; maabilidad; singles; feeling cute..

Kung iyong titingnan at susuruing mabuti saan mang anggulo magkaibang-magkaiba sina B1 at B2. Iba ang environment na kinalakihan at estado sa buhay nila, pagdating naman sa boys gusto ni B1 ang malinis at maputi (at dapat spike ang hair), si B2 naman ay madungis at maporma. Kahit ganito, 100% silang nagkakaintindihan walang problema kung magkaiba man sila ng personalidad. Palibhasa parehong baduy, madrama at pikon. hehehe. Good listener at malawak ang pang-unawa ~~sa bawat isa.~~ ni b2 kay b1.

Nagkatagpo sina B1 at B2 ng di inaasahan, thru text, nakilala nila ang isat isa, na-build ang isang napakagandang FRIENDSHIP na di matatawaran ninoman at saksi duon ang KFC. Masaya sila kapag magkasama, walang katapusan ang kwentuhan, tawanan, dramahan at upliftment. Palagi nila itong ginagawa sa loob ng mahigit tatlong taon.

Dumating ang time na si B1 ay kailangang umalis para abutin ang kanyang mga pangarap dala ang mga pangako na sinumpaan nila ni B2. Kahit magkakahiwalay sila ng matagal na panahon, alam ni B2 na hindi sya makakalimutan ni B1. Malungkot para sa isa't isa ang ganito, pero ano pa bang magagawa nila, kungdi tanggapin na lamang ito.

Makalipas ang dalawang taon, wala pa rin si B1, pero hindi naman sya nakakalimot at patuloy pa rin ang pakikipag-usap kay B2, mas maraming kwentuhan, tawanan at upliftment. Alam ni B2 kung gaano sya kahalaga kay B1.

Para kay B1 at B2 isang tasang kape at chocolate rebisco.... CHILL!

***pinagulo ni Promil Child... 12:15 AM
***muling isinaayos ni batang kape 3:15PM

kapeng mainit

2006-06-22T08:54:00.000+08:00

isang galapong na kape ang kasama ko sa pagbuo ng blog na ito. sisiguraduhin kong laging mainit at puno ang kapitera kahit saan ako makarating, sa kasiyahan o kapighatian man. mananatiling kape ang aking sandalan para paglabanan ang lungkot at puwang sa aking puso. at tanging ang mapait na kape ang aking makakasama sa buong buhay ko para harapin ang unos na aking sasagupain at kasabay ang pag-asa na balang araw ito'y magiging matamis din.

ang sarap humigop ng kape....