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call me jenie
born on 02/20/83 after my Dad & Mom drank beer and ate balut 9 months before
lives in Singapore, but always a Pinoy at heart
works as an advertising copywriter, but hates proofreading her blog entries
loves true friends, fake DVD's, alternative music, alcohol, sarcasm, boxing, hatha yoga, and House (the TV series,not the music genre)
loathes indifference, power trippers, narcissists, giant egos and bad breath
tries to live by the quote "Postpone death by living, by suffering, by error, by risking, by giving, by losing." by Anais Nin

MEMORANDUM

To: Jenie Lynn Gabriel

We are pleased to inform you...probationary employment status to that of a bonafide regular employee of the Company effective August 21, 2005.

We hope...

CONGRATULATIONS!


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Eto pa lang nabasa ko, nakahinga na ko nang maluwag! Officially regular na ko! Woooppeeee!!!!!!!!

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"We hope that over time you shall be able to demonstrate with distinction the ASS trademark of being outrageous, wizardly and record-breaking."

Yebah!

Haaaaayyyy Salamaaaatttt, na-regular rin on my 3rd company! Hurraayyyyyy!!!!!!!

I'm a jumping jolly jolog Jenie ;-D

Thank you, God. Let's drink to that! 12:08 PM Wednesday, August 31, 2005














From waiting in line at Gilligan's, to walking to a carinderia called "Kubo" in a parking lot, to raiding our companion's bar at Rastro Rockwell, it was the first not-so-well-planned gimmick with my officemates and friends but it turned out to be one of the best and most memorable Friday night outs of all time :)



Sa uulitin! ;-D 9:24 AM Tuesday, August 30, 2005








It was my first time - to be a paparazzi, that is. i actually ran in front of them to take pics while boys swarmed the couple (?). Grabe hot hot hot manly man.... Tsssss... ;)

No matter what people say, I still crush you, B-----. I can't believe I was this close! Harhar ;-D


Aside from visiting Tatoff in Eastwood before he went to work, (another first for me last night ;), eto lang ang maganda kong napala sa biglaan pagpunta sa MTV Awards with JM kagabi. (Thanks to my officemate for the Patron seats tickets!)


After all the bloopers such as:

1) bumaba ako ng jeep at naiwan ang kasamang nakasakay pa. Ugh. Pero laugh trip!

2) pinalayas kami sa VIP seats nung tumayo kami kasi si JM gusto pang lumapit kay Curleto, who's just 3 rows away. Di pala kami dapat nakaupo sa seat na yon in the first place. Sayang! Ginto na naging bato pa. Good thing I took these pics already!

3) had motion sickness from that hideous-airconless-reckless bus driver. It was the wildest ride i ever had. (Oops) I'm glad I'm still alive.

Lessons learned:

1) Keep an eye on your companion when commuting.

2) Be contented with your seats

3) Don't ride a bus along EDSA at 12 midnight.


I thank you. Bow. 2:28 PM Friday, August 26, 2005


On our way home from the quick MTC Awards visit, we decided to take a non-aircon bus from Cubao. And in our dire need to save money, I got motion sickness in return. Wild talaga yung driver, men! Napadasal ako ng di oras. Pero syempre kelangan mahuli ang Kodak moment kaya eto, I held my camera with both hands (to prevent it from flying off the window), and ended up with this, habang nasa ere ang pwet ko. Hehe.
9:25 AM






Hehe good thing we're okay now. Woopee! ;-) 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 24, 2005








joke joke joke!!! :-D 9:19 AM


Gusto kong kumawala. Subalit hindi lahat ng kalayaan ay tama, o may maidudulot na mabuting bunga. Ngunit hindi ang hahantungan ang mahalaga. Dapat yung ngayon muna. Sawa na kong makulong sa sarili kong mga batas at pamantayan sa sarili. Gusto kong gawin ang gusto ko, nang hindi iniisip ang ibang tao o ang sasabihin ng lipunan. Mahirap ang nakatali sa leeg. Mahirap ang nakakadena sa iba, lalo na sa sarili. Hindi ko na alam. Kailan kaya makakamtan ng isang tao ang kalayaang inaasam-asam nang walang nasasagasaan, nang walang nasasaktan? Masama bang magpataw ng pamantayan upang makamit ang buhay na pinapangarap? Bakit lahat binabawi ng tadhana? Hindi ba maaaring sumaya nang walang inaabangang kapalit na kalungkutan? Bakit laging may takot at kaba kapag may gagawing bagay na itinuturing na 'bawal' ng karamihan? Ngunit ika nga, hindi nagiging tama ang isang aksyon dahil lamang ginagawa ito ng madla. Nakakalito. Gusto kong lumaya sa mga ganitong pag-iisip. Gusto ko lang gawin ang gusto ko, at kung ano sa tingin kong magpapasaya sa 'kin. Ngunit nakakasisiguro ba 'kong sasaya ako kapag nakuha ang gusto? Malay ko. Ayoko nang pag-isipan pa. Gusto ko na lang kumawala sa sinusulat kong 'to para wala na kong problemahin pa. 1:10 PM Monday, August 22, 2005


After the wonderful weekend and Tagaytay getaway, comes the bad ending. Okay na sana lahat. He met Sarah, Aja and Gelo last Friday night, accompanied me to CrisLag's despedida (which I think was a fun semi high school reunion :) then we got to Tags safely and I got the most awaited controversial yearbook from Aja last night.

It was fantastic while it lasted. We were free for the first time. It was our first out-of-town trip together and despite the white lie, and telling our parents that we were with friends, I'm sure we'd go again, but next time, with permission.

We had a blast together for almost 3 days/nights. Unfortunately, good things come to an end. We ended up having a big fight at around 1230 AM this morning, after he brought me home. We haven't fought in a while, and it was definitely to worst way to cap off that dream weekend and 1/2 anniv celebration.

But what can I do? Momentous occasions come with a twist. No matter how memorable the story is, the end has the biggest bearing.

So there goes 2 days of fun down the drain (not really), because of an ugly 15-minute argument on differences and personalities clashing.

Okay here's a recap.

HIGHS
1) Job evaluation with my boss, which yielded quite positive results
2) He met my Hum blockmates and we had dinner
3) He accompanied me to CrisLag's despedida and most some close high school friends met him
4) We enjoyed the overnight stay at Tagaytay and he liked my gifts.
5) I accompanied him to his company game at Acropolis, and he wasn't able to play. (that sent out the mad man out of him)
6) We went to Aja's house in LGV and I got my yearbook after 1 and a half years.

LOWS:
1) He had a flat tire that's why we got to Tagaytay late.
2) We fought before we parted, thus somehow ruining the entire weekend because some complicated issues about the relationship came up.

THE QUESTIONS REMAIN:

Is the greatness of a story only based on the ending?

Is the journey really more important than the destination ? (Or are people who think so just scared of the failing?)

Do years of relationship go to waste after a horrible break up?

Do people really remember the glory of a person's life even after death? (Or having does having a nasty death define your life?)

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As if i didn't know the answers.

Sheesh. What a way to start a week. 10:21 AM


I know '6' isn't usually considered a lucky number, but this time, I'd give it some consolation.

It's been 6 months...
1) since Tatoff and I have been together (tomorrow to be exact)
2) since I started working here in S-----i. (on Sunday, that is. I do hope to receive that congratulations-you're-a-regular-employee letter before September)

I'm really excited for the succeeding months, and hopefully, years.

This weekend, I want to celebrate what I/we have accomplished with a bang. I know there are more things in store for me/us. I can't wait.

Though I'm uncertain about the length of my stay in this job, I'll do my best to sustain the relationship I have with him. As they say, 'it's easier to get a job, than to find someone to love'. Hehe how cheezee.

Here's to another 6 months, 6 years and even 6 decades of life, love and friendship. :) 11:41 AM Friday, August 19, 2005


Ang init ng tiyan ko. May 'taste test' kasi ng vodka mix dito sa office. Syempre hindi lang sya naging 'taste test'. Oh well. Dapat laging may ganito para maging mas creative kami. Hwehwe.

Onga pala, happy birthday (?) to my Father dear! It's been almost 8 years. Wow. I miss your sungitness/love dearly. Watching basketball will never be the same again. Anyway, pakibantayan na lang kami dito. We need all the help we can get. Hehe.

Thanks for all the memories. Again, see you when I see you.

lovingly yours, jenie/ling-ling

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Okay inom ulit ;)

Oops, sorry Papa. Alam ko hindi mo ko papayagan uminom kung nandito ka. Hehe si Mama talaga, konsintidor forever. Oh well! ;-D 5:21 PM Thursday, August 18, 2005


How do you celebrate the birthday of someone who has passed away?

It's Kuya Allan's birthday yesterday, and my Papa's tomorrow.

I was too preoccupied with too many things yesterday, I did nothing to commemorate it. What's weird is, I tried emoting but i didn't feel anything. No pain, no sorrow, nothing. I guess he's happier where he is now. That's great.

Belated Happy Birthday, Kuya Allan!

Wait, that's a bit ironic. Ugh.

But anyway, if you were alive, happy 29th year! :)

Almost 6 years nang walang nagpapaiyak at bumabatok sa 'kin! Hehe joke! ;D

See you when I see you ;-) 3:16 PM Wednesday, August 17, 2005












with my department mates last August 15 :) We were all happy to see the results of our hard work. (Kahit konti lang ginawa ko hehe)

Go Design! We're the best! ;-D 11:01 AM








Haaayyyy I crush you, Lance Armstrong!



For those who don't know him, he won a tough battle over testicular cancer then became the 6-time Tour de France Champion. Whew! I swear his determination and zest for life surely reek off gazillion manliness points and tons of sex appeal! I commend him for his courage and for his passion to win.



I got a Live Strong wristband last night, I'm so happy. It costs more here in the Philippines, for some insane reason. Anyway, as I braved the strong winds and rain on my way home, despite my cough and colds, I jusr remembered the line and I'm good to go haha. I walked from Greenbelt to Pasong Tamo, for the first time! :)



I admire you, Mr. Armstrong. Thanks for being an inspiration to people all over the globe.



You're the man! ;-D





"Support the educational and advocacy efforts of the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) through the sale of Live Strong wristbands. All proceeds benefit LAF programs that help young people with cancer live healthy, live happy and live strong." 12:10 PM Friday, August 12, 2005






1) Nangangarap ng D' nights habang inuuhog at pineplema

2) Corporal work of mercy: Visit da sick

3) Serious Dok Tatok with his "Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko" shirt from moi :) 2:18 PM Thursday, August 11, 2005


Yes my schmuck sinus needs to undergo a CT scan. My mom set an appointment with an Otolaryngologist (google meaning: specialist in ears, nose & throat. In short, ENT) yesterday and since I have recurring sinusitis, he wanted me to have a CT scan.

It sucks coz I'm not really all giddy to lie down and be 'scanned' and make such a big f***** deal of my monnthly mucus. Aside from that he prescribed me antibiotics that costs P207 each! Whatda?!?!?! The freaking CT Scan costs P5,400 too! Whatdaaaaaa?!?!?!?!?!? Do I really have to go through that? Ang mahal noh! I know I'm not using my salary to pay for it, but the hell, I know the value of money now. I don't want my Mom to spend for me on something that could have been avoided in the first place.

But what the heck am I blabbing about, I'm scheduled to have it at 1230pm today! Ugh I'm not prepared. And I don't know why I'm scared. Stupid life. Thank you, Tatoff for being so eager to accompany me. Thanks to my Mom, of course. Sorry for the hassle. And sorry for being so stubborn and for still going to work even if 3 of my officemates already told me to go home, since Monday.

I might go half day later though. My pride's taking its toll on my body. :S 9:44 AM Wednesday, August 10, 2005


P-R-I-D-E. Ano pa nga ba?!?

Hindi na ko nag-half day kahapon.Sayang naman ung isang araw na sweldo. At nandito na naman ako ngayon sa kabila ng hinayupak na sinusitis at maplemang lalamunan na 'to. Kahit labag man sa katawan ko, pumasok ako dahil sinabi ko sa sarili ko, hindi ako mag-aabsent hanggang maka-anim na buwan ako dito. Ilang araw na lang...

Hindi na nakakatuwa ah. Simula Biyernes pa ko ganito. Nakahiga na lang ako buong Sabado't Linggo. Ni hindi pa ko nakakapunta sa burol ng teacher ko. Pagod na ko kakasinga. Dumugo na nga kagabi. Gasgas na ang itaas na parte ng labi ko. Nabibingi na ang dalawang tenga ko. Andami ko nang naubos at nasubukan ko na ata lahat ng brands ng tissue pack at box. Uminom na ko na ilang baso ng tubig at pabalik-balik na ko sa banyo kakaihi. Nainom ko na lahat ng brand ng Phenypropanolamine sa Mercury at Watson's. Naipatak ko na lahat ng nasal sprays sa butas ng ilong ko. Ngongo na ko at ang sagwa ng boses ko. Nakain ko nang lahat ng dalanghita at orange sa bahay. Nainom ko na ang mamahaling kahon ng orange juice na maasim. Nagmumog na ko ng bactidol, asin at salabat. Masakit na ang ulo ko dahil hindi pa rin maubos-ubos ang sangkatutak na green gooey mucus na hindi ko naman malaman kung saan nanggagaling lahat! Ano ba?!? Tama na! Ayoko na.

Isinusumpa ko lahat ng sipon at plema sa mundo. Pagod na ko!!!

*sniff sniff* 11:14 AM Tuesday, August 09, 2005


Unfortunately, the dreaded sickness pushed through and I had to be in bed for 2 days. Darn it. Minsan na nga lang mawalan ng pasok, bangkay naman ako.

Anyway, I got to watch a lot of movies- "My Summer of Love" (lesbian film), "Remember me,My Love" (Monica Belluci film), "Red Dragon" (because Tatoff wanted to watch it), "Finding Neverland" (watch ba tawag don?:), and "Devil's Advocate" (because it's another good-evil film with Keanu) in HBO.

So there, thanks to my Mother na nahilo na kakaakyat-baba ng 36th floor to buy medicine, and other needs. Thanks to Daday for cleaning up my 1 million mucus-full tissue kalats. Thanks to Tatoff na nadamay rin sa pagbili ng gamot at fresh orange juice na napakaasim daw pero di ko malasahan. Thanks for the company and a lot more. Hehe :) Bawi ako next time, promise ;)

Haay I'm still feeling sabog, blowing my nose still and coughing like a wolf, with phlegm & all, but here I am. Blame it to force of habit I managed to drag myself out of bed this morning. My body says I should go half-day and sleep in, or go for a check up already but my will and pride refuse to follow. Damn you. Can't you just admit that you're weak and sick?!

Good thing I don't have any deadlines today. Thank you, God. Aylabyu!


Anyhoo, sabog utak ko kakasinga so sabog ang entry na 'to. Dahil sa lecheng virus na sumira sa buhay ko nung weekend, hindi tuloy kami nakahithit ng herbal medicine. Hwehwe. Kaya nagpretend na lang ako using a tissue and the smoke from the vaporizer. (pic to follow)

Grabe ang sama pa rin ng pakiramdam ko.

Virus-stricken body: Sumuko ka na Jenie. Dapat di ka na pumasok. Umuwi ka naaaa...

Pride: Noooooo!!!

Abangan kung sino ang magwawagi. 10:44 AM Monday, August 08, 2005


Ms. Yabyabin, our high school Literature teacher passed away at 2:15 PM today. Please pray for her and her family.

Haay what a Friday. 5:31 PM Friday, August 05, 2005


18 lozenges of Strepsils taken
7 lozenges of Dequadin swallowed
1/2 roll of office toilet tissue used
1 can of pineapple juice drank
4 glasses of lukewarm water consumed
2 glasses of saline solution gargled
4 No-drowse Decolgen tablets downed
1 small orange eaten
3 sprays of Drixine Nasal Decongestant tolerated

Number of virus/i spread in the office: Countless 1:05 PM


Raul Roco has passed away at 9:15 AM today.

Let's all pray for the repose of his soul.

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Sana ibang public figure na lang. :S 10:39 AM


Pesteng Mood Swings
Pakiramdam Mo Sabog
Puro Masamang Spirito
Palaging May Sumpong
Punyetang Monthly Shyet
Puson(g) Malaki Sobra
Panahon Madepress, Sistah
Puchang Menstruation Stage
Parusang Magang S---
Pasanin (ng) Male Species
Puso(ng) Mamon (kaya) Stupid
Pinaka Masungit Symptoms
Pinakamumuhiang Migraine Sickness
Poor Motor Skills
Please Make (me) Sane
Patayin (ang) Mamumwisit (sa) Sindak
Pag Mamalasin Syndrome
Parang Masarap Sumapak
Pinapantasyang Mawala Sana

Pinapangarap (ng) Menopause Sisters 4:20 PM Wednesday, August 03, 2005


I'm still pissed at someone. Darn it.

He won't understand me though. Oh well.

I miss talking to my girl friends even more. Ugggghhhhhh!!! Aja, Sarah, Jahnniz, Crissy, Wendy, Cathy, Mia, Gabi where are you?!?!?!? :S 11:10 AM Tuesday, August 02, 2005


How do people manage to go from one relationship to another in a short period of time?

I seriously don't know why. Obviously because I haven't experienced it.

Is it normal? or are some people not capable of doing so? 9:47 AM


Maundy Monday

I know I shouldn’t feel blue because I got no deadline today and we got an advanced 13th month bonus this weekend, but anyway here are my sentiments.

Jahnniz is leaving on Wednesday and I had all these high school heart-to-heart-talk flashbacks last night, I ended up crying before falling asleep. So there, she’s leaving to train and if she passes, she’ll be gone for a while. I know we rarely see each other in college, but it’s just different when she’s moving out of the country. I missed having those talks with my girl friends because everyone seems so busy lately. Jahnniz is one of those people I can talk to about anything, and never feel judged or neglected. If we haven’t seen each other for a long time, we’d update one another on what happened to our lives, in all aspects. Be it babaw or shocking chismis, we never run out of things or people to talk about. I’m gonna miss that. E-mailing just won’t suffice. It sucks because we didn’t spend much time before she leaves this week. Her application turned out to be too fast, she only told me she was leaving less than a month ago.

Haayyy. This sucks. I miss them all. Having male a majority of male friends and officemates is cool, but nothing compares to being with close girl pals who think and feel the same way as you do.
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On a heavier note, I hate my issues. Please disappear and stop digging my own grave. :S 5:37 PM Monday, August 01, 2005








Good luck, Jahnniz!!! Take care in Saudi. I'll miss you... :) 9:42 AM

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