On our way to EK

Live your life... is in the air as we enter South Expressway.
Yes, we are living our lives!
Never did I realize that I can be this free, not until 4 months ago.
It has been 4 months now since I started living a single life.
I'm almost single.
Single with extra baggage. :)
No regrets.
I learned a lot from what happened.
I learned how to take it slow.
I learned to be more careful.
I learned to enjoy simple things.
I learned to value my family and friends more.
I learned to fight for what I really want.
I learned to value other people's opinion, but not necessarily be swayed.
At the end of the day, it's still "me" who decides for myself.
Nobody else.

I'm supposed to tell a story about our adventures in EK, but because of the traffic, I was tempted to share some of the things that's on my mind.
It's been a while since I last posted a serious entry.
So, here it is.
The serious side of me, again.
Many people say that I'm glowing.
Been asked countless times what or who makes me glow... I don't know, really!
In love? I'm not!

Maybe my life is less stressful now.
I'm living one day at a time.
I'm enjoying life.
I love my independence.

Paotsin

For the sake of charity...
I gave her my french fries.
I gave you my bacon mushroom melt.
My share? iced tea and frostee

Had Siomai-Rice from Paotsin for dinner.

Word for the day, Paotsin :(

Paotsin :)

Could have gotten your Paotsin, too, if you we're awake earlier.

Kaleidoscope World - Francis Magalona

On the Eraserheads - The Final Set Concert last saturday, they paid tribute to Francis M. They played a part of Kaleidoscope World while a video of Francis M is playing on the big screen.

So many faces, so many races
Different voices, different choices
Some are mad, while others laugh
Some live alone with no better half
Others grieve while others curse
And others mourn behind a big black hearse
Some are pure and some half-bred
Some are sober and some are wasted
Some are rich because of fate and
Some are poor with no food on their plate
Some stand out while others blend
Some are fat and stout while some are thin
Some are friends and some are foes
Some have some while some have most
Every color and every hue
Is represented by me and you
Take a slide in the slope
Take a look in the kaleidoscope
Spinnin' round, make it twirl
In this kaleidoscope world
Some are great and some are few
Others lie while some tell the truth
Some say poems and some do sing
Others sing through their guitar strings
Some know it all while some act dumb
Let the bassline strum to the bang of the drum
Some can swim while some will sink
And some will find their minds and think
Others walk while others run
You can't talk peace and have a gun
Some are hurt and start to cry
Don't ask me how don't ask me why
Some are friends and some are foes
Some have some while some have most
Every color and every hue
Is represented by me and you
Take a slide in the slope
Take a look in the kaleidoscope
Spinnin' round, make it twirl
In this kaleidoscope world

I am Happy!

I woke up happy.
I know I dreamt of something...
Something that made me feel happy when I got up.
But can't remember anything.

Whatever it is, I'm happy.
They say, Happiness is the best makeup.
That's what I'm wearing right now.
I am really happy.

Table Manners 101

Filipino Table Manners (according to Wikipedia)

• If you are invited to a Filipino's house, it is best to arrive 15 to 30 minutes later than when invited for a large party.
• Compliment the hostess on the house.
• Shoes must always be removed before entering the home.
• Wait to be asked before moving into the dining room or helping yourself to food.
• Wait to be told where to sit. There may be a seating plan.
• It is polite to wait for the host to invite you to start eating before doing so.
• Meals are often served family- style or are buffets where you serve yourself.
• A fork and spoon are the typical eating utensils.
• Hold the fork in the left hand and use it to guide food to the spoon in your right hand.
• Whether you should leave some food on your plate or finish everything is a matter of personal preference rather than culture-driven.
• Do not chew loud enough for others to hear.
• Chew with your mouth closed.
• Lightly burping after a meal is acceptable. It's polite to say "Salamat" or "Thank You" after doing so.
• If offered more food, it's important to accept. Even if it is just a small amount. Turning down anything offered is seen as arrogant.

Friendster Horoscope: 4 Mar

The Bottom Line
Letting yourself get emotional over bad stuff is healthy. Don't rush through it.

In Detail
Every once in a while, you need a good cry to get out some of the bad feelings. Letting yourself get emotional over the trials in your life is not a sign of weakness -- it is a healthy way to process some extremely unpleasant feelings. If you need any solace, you will find more comfort from your family than from anyone else, so try to spend some time with them later in the day if you can. You share the good things in your life with them, and you should share the bad stuff, too.

live yer life

Living for the moment is enjoying what you're doing and having no regrets about it.

(pix courtesy of charmingwords.com)

Reality Bites

You're right.
I was blinded with the feeling of importance.
I got used to the undivided attention.
I freaked out with the idea of having someone new around.
Good thing I was able to realize it before it's too late.

Tired: A is not meant to B

We're not meant to be.

That's one of the few things that I'm absolutely certain. It doesn't feel right from Day 1.
You we're the rebound guy.
Tried so hard to replace the one I loved so much.
But you weren't him.

Got caught up in a situation were we need to make a decision.
At that time, I was so certain that I don't want to tie the knot with you, but due to family pressure, I was convinced to marry you.

Wedding day.
Civil Rights.
We don't even have pictures of our Wedding Day. Weird huh!
It's because that's one of the days that I don't want to remember.
Am I mean?
I don't think so.
I'm just being honest. That's what I exactly felt that day.

After 5 years...
It was finally over.
I really celebrated the day I became Single.
I didn't even shed a tear.

Maybe because,I was tired.
Tired of trying to understand you every single day.
Tired of telling you to dream bigger.
Tired of shouldering your responsibilities.
Tired of pushing myself to love you.

A is NOT REALLY meant to B.

Weekend Date with M

We decided to meet at 2pm in Starbucks in Gateway.
I came in 15 minutes late.
I was there, feeling lost when my phone rang.
He asked me where I am, I told him, I'm here, Starbucks.
I asked him where he was, he was right behind me.
Hahahahah! Poor me, so blind. :D

Before leaving Starbucks, he handed me a bouquet of flowers
(which I didn't even notice that it was seating on the table)
I was surprised! I didn't expect that I'll receive a bouquet of flowers that day.

We proceeded to Gateway Cineplex and checked the movie screening schedule.
2:50 - He's just not that into you
5:10 - Confessions of a Shopaholic
Time Check: 2:30PM - and the line was so long, we will not be able to make it at 2:50.
So, we decided with the 5:10 screening: Confessions of a Shopaholic.

While waiting on the line, I caught several people gazing at me and my bouquet of flowers.
Hahahah! Affected?!
I don't mind.

Now what? We got our tickets and we still have almost 2 hours to spare.
Good thing there's Timezone.
We played basketball and got tired after 3 or 4 games.

Next stop, ice cream at Dairy Queen.
Chit chat and yosi.

Next stop, National Bookstore.
We bought materials for our long overdue plan: scrapbook
We really want to start building our memories.
Our single lives... with old and new friends and future love insterests.
We already gathered some receipts, bottle cap, bottle label, cigarette label and etc.
We still have our pictures to be printed though.
Pictures of the places we've been for the past weeks.
Tagaytay, Elbow Room, Mark's Place, etc.
Up Next: Enchanted Kingdom and Eraserheads' Concert

Movie time.
We thought we came in late, it turned out that we're not.
We bought popcorn, hotdog and soda.
Watched the movie trailers.
And, the long wait is finally over.
We enjoyed the movie so much. Hahahah! Overrated? We really had fun.

Time to go home.
Yosi before parting ways.
He took a cab and I went my way to MRT station.
Still, people were staring at me.
Hahaha! Just like what a friend texted me,
I shouldn't be bothered.
I don't know them. Hahahah!

Still wondering who my date was?
It's not actually a "HE".
It's safer to say that "He's a She and or She's a He!"
She/He is no other than my good friend, housemate and confidante, Mitch.

Thanks Mitch.
For always being there for me.
For listening to my stories.
For giving me advice. Solicited or not.
For laughing and crying with me.
For dreaming with me.

Cheers!


(pix from emerald.com)