tattoo-be or not to be
Haha hideous title.
Anyway, while my friends are bombarded by physical and emotional distress from packing their bags and planning for a wedding, I finally liberated my repressed desire and got this for the first time:
inked last Saturday, July 29 from 2-3 PM at Glorietta 3, Makati
Thank you, Tatoff for being my stress ball and scream board and for treating me to Mexical nachos and a cold bottle of beer. I'll never forget you for as long as this ambigram is stuck on me :-)
Lessons learned:
Getting a tattoo on your rib is very masochistic. I have a high tolerance for pain but during the session, I cursed loudly and prayed silently in the same hour. I actually offered the pain to the war in Lebanon, to cancer patients, to street kids, to those who have polygamous partners, etc. etc. Wow, I can't believe pain has made me spiritual. I'm so Opus Dei. Joke joke joke! :-P
2:09 PM
Monday, July 31, 2006
pagtalon sa pagbabago
Sa aking opinyon, ang pagbabago ay ang pagyakap sa hinaharap at panandaliang/ tuluyang pagtalikod sa kinagisnan. Dalawa sa aking pinakamalapit na kaibigan ang kasalukuyang naghahanda para sa malaking pagbabago sa kanilang buhay. Bawat isa sa atin ay may kanya-kanyang dahilan kung bakit may taglay na lakas ng loob tahakin ang kinatatakutan ng karamihan.
PARA SA SARILING PAG-ASENSO
Ilang linggo na lang at aalis na sa bansa ang pinakamatalik kong kaibigan nung kolehiyo. Hindi man ganun kalaki ang pagkakaiba sa bansang lilipatan nya, isa pa rin itong magandang pagkakataon upang lumawak ang kanyang mga pananaw at pagkatao. Mahirap umalis lalo na kung may takot kang maiwan ang mahal mo sa buhay dito, ngunit kinakailangan rin upang masubukan ang tatag ng inyong samahan.
Maaaring hindi ko siya makikita ng matagal-tagal na panahon, pero hindi kailangang lumuha nang lubos. Kung ako ang nasa posisyon nya, hindi rin ako magdadalawang isip. Masaya ako para sa kanya dahil bagamat mahirap umalis, pinandigan niya ito para rin sa kanyang ikabubuti. Lilisan man sandali ang aking paboritong kausap at karamay sa bawat mahalagang nangyayari sa aking buhay, ngunit batid kong mananatili naman ang pagkakaibigan namin kahit saang lupalop man kami ng mundo naroon.
PARA SA PAG-IBIG AT SARILING PAMILYA
Ilang buwan na ring naghahanda ang isang malapit na kaibigan mula pa sa high school. Nakagigitla kung isipin ngunit hindi karaniwan sa mga ka-edad namin ang maghanda para sa isang okasyong pinapangarap ng maraming kababaihan. Bagamat halos isang taon ko nang alam ang kanilang planong magpakasal, hindi ko maiwasang umiling sa tuwing naaalalang tatalikuran nya ang buhay dito para sa kanyang nobyo sa ibang bansa. Nakagugulat ngunit mamayang gabi ay ipakikita nya na sa amin ang lahat ng mga napaghandaan niya at ng kanyang ina, para sa pag-iisang dibdib nila ng kanyang pinaka-unang nobyo.
Alam kong ang dahilan kung bakit ako gulat na gulat sa kanyang naging desisyon ay sa kadahilanang hindi pa kasama ang pag-aasawa sa mga balak kong gawin sa buhay sa susunod na 3 taon. Mahirap magsalita nang tapos ngunit hindi ko pa talaga lubos maisip ang pagiging asawa at lalo na, ang maging ina.
Kung tutuusin, nakabibilib ang mga taong tumatalikod sa luma dahil sa pag-asa ng panibagong buhay sa kabila. Hindi nila alam ang maaaring mangyari subalit tumatalon pa rin at pinaninindigan ang anumang desisyon. Bawat isa ay kailangang tumalon at sumubok ng ibang daan. Ngunit minsan, kailangan muna nating maghintay ng tamang panahon.
Tulad nila, marami rin akong daanang nais tahakin habang bata pa at nagliliyab pa ang damdaming umasenso at maging mas kumpleto. Subalit nasa panahon ako ng aking buhay kung saan kailangan ko munang maghintay at mahinog bago tuluyang sumabak sa mundong hindi ko alam. Nakakainip subalit alam kong mas makabubuti ito para sa akin. Batid kong matapos ang katahimikang ito ay may bubulaga sa 'king pagbabagong matagal ko nang kinasasabikan. At malilimutan ko na rin kung gaano ako katagal naghintay.
3:14 PM
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
where did the week go?
Last Friday
Las Fortunas House Warming
Sabog Design folks!
Government!!!
This Wednesday
Despedida libre at Masas of the German-Batangueno intern!
Veejee's legacy to the Philippines
Yesterday
And last but not the least, happy 17th month Tatoy! :-)
3:35 PM
Friday, July 21, 2006
monday madness & sadness
on relationships:
We had a nasty fight last night. I hate it when we have those screaming-as-if-we-don't-love-each-other-at-all kind of fights. It's really horrible and his words still haunt me. We tried to patch things up but I guess I'm still aching. Or so is he? I dunno. I hope not.
on friendships:
Aja got her flight details for August 5 already. I can't believe my best friend's leaving in 2 weeks. I'm really gonna miss her. And it's even more implausible that his significant other still can't promise that he'll wait for her. How depressing.
at work:
Today my officemates found out about my quirk, which I never really thought was weird until EJ hideously laughed at it. He caught me eating toothpaste in their apartment last week. What's wrong with that?! It's just like melted Mentos, right? Oh well, to each his own.
There, I just wanted to end this entry on a lighter note, because I'm feeling b-l-u-e. How emo. But yeah, it's true. I'm glad this work day's almost over. I can't wait to go boxing later.
6:10 PM
Monday, July 17, 2006
camwhores at work!
Taken from Glenn's new mega hi-tech iMac! Weeee!!!
Scary! mukha kong piranha hahaha!
HAPPY WEEKEND!!! :-D
5:33 PM
Friday, July 14, 2006
infuriated
Stop emotionally battering my friend. Deal with your issues and face the situation like a real man.
1:15 PM
Thursday, July 13, 2006
superwoman
11:23 AM
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Congratulazione!
To team Italy for winning FIFA World Cup '06! It was my first time to watch a game live this morning, and I'm glad the team I rooted for won! Woopeee!
And because of that, I'm sooo sleepy! But I wouldn't trade a 6-hour sleep for such a memorable game. I love Buffon. I pity Zidane!
And I wish I never stopped playing football. Sniff sniff.
3:34 PM
Monday, July 10, 2006
Be the next Hong Kong Shopper of the Year!
Calling all Filipino Shopaholics!
Good news! The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) welcomes back the much-awaited Hong Kong Shopping Festival. This Discover Hong Kong Year, the shopping extravaganza will take visitors in a fun and frenzied ride, with the best bargains and fantastic deals that Asia’s world city has to offer. From June 24 to August 31, revel in unbeatable shopping fun in Hong Kong highlighted by amazing selections of goods, excellent quality service as well as late-night dining and attractive shopping promos.
To prove that Filipinos have what it takes to battle it out in the shopping arena, the Hong Kong Tourism Board is on the look out for gutsy, determined and shopaholic Filipinos to become the Philippine representative to the Hong Kong Shopper of the Year contest.
Avid Filipino shoppers ages 18 and above, with valid passports and have been to Hong Kong, are welcome to join the Search for the Philippine Representative to the Hong Kong Shopper of the Year Contest to prove that Filipinos can shop with the best of them!
So, grab a partner and troop to the Glorietta Activity Center (Nautica side) on July 15-16 and be a step closer in representing the Philippines in this thrilling shopping olympics in Hong Kong! Just present any Php 500 proof of purchase from any store located in the mall and TELL US IN THE MOST CREATIVE WAY possible why you & your partner should be the Philippine Representative to the Shopper of the Year Contest in Hong Kong. After the audition period, judges will determine 5 finalists who’ll move on to the next & final round to determine the winning pair.
Entries will be judged based on the ff. criteria:
Audience Impact / Appeal – 20%
Ability to express himself/herself- 20%
Passion / Love for Shopping – 20%
Knowledge of Hong Kong – 20%
Creativity / Resourcefulness- 20%
The grand prize winner gets an ALL-EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO HONG KONG, for that once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete with shoppers from around the globe, and premier bragging rights as the “2006 Shopper of the Year”! Other amazing prizes are also up for grabs for the winning shopping athletes!
So tap into your inner shopping prowess and flex those bargain-hunting muscles and attest to your love for everything shopping. Join the Search for the Philippine representative to the Hong Kong Shopper of the Year and don’t miss your chance to join the shopping extravaganza in Hong Kong!
To know more about the 2006 Hong Kong Shopping Festival and Hong Kong, visit www.discoverhongkong.com. For more information about the Shopper of the Year Contest, please call HKTB c/o Perceptions, Inc. at 891-3396 or 891-3485 and look for Aja Totanes or Frances Melliza.
3:13 PM
extra happy
Finally, they're back together 3 months after 'the break up'.
Even if you're migrating next month, I know you two can make it last.
I'm SOOO happy for you :-)
I'm always here for you even if you're far away.
love, jenie
4:50 PM
Friday, July 07, 2006
on boredom and other plans
I have nothing to do, again. And having a horribly slow internet connection isn't helping. All the sites that I want to check out are also blocked. First it's Friendster, then YM, then Multiply, then now it's YouTube?!?!? Why oh why?!?
Anyway, I'm bored so I got more time to think about other things like applying for an insurance policy with a savings plan soon. Ugh I feel old. It's cheaper when you're young, so I have to make a decision. I've alread talked to 2 agents from different companies. Am I willing to pay 20k+ per year to get 600k+ by age 40? Maybe. I don't know. I just don't want to pressure myself to much to save at this age because I haven't even enjoyed my money. There isn't much to enjoy anyway!That's the price you have to pay when you're too frugal and when you have a socially-oriented org in college. Speaking of Musmos, I miss going to Area but I'm so weekend-hungry lately. Haay.
I wish we could cut 'work' like how we cut classes. Of course we can, but I'm such a guilt freak. Besides, I can't hang out in the 'dorm'. And I don't want to go to the mall and spend. So I'll just stay put until my pelvic bone hurts.
On other news. I already have a tattoo design. I still have to decide when I want to get that done. Sabi nga ni EJ, parang yung pag-aasawa na dapat pag-isipan. Besides. it's a lifetime decision, that's why I chose a design na 'hindi pagsasawaan' parang asawa. Haha as if. Anyway, I'll post the photo here when it's on me already. I made it myself and told one of our Art directors for the finishing touches. I hope it turns out okay. I can already imagine how painful it would be, so it better be worth it!
Aside from the insurance and tattoo, I'm also thinking about learning Mandarin. I found this center in Pasong Tamo and it's not as expensive as other language schools so I might give it a shot. Tatoff said he wants to learn too, and we'll finally be classmates for the first time! Hooray! I hope we really pursue that soon, despite his erratic sched. I've never been in school and in a relationship at the same time, so I'm looking forward to that new experience.
I'm too lazy to write now, so I'll just end this with my Alcohoroscope:
PISCES (Feb 19 - Mar 20)
Drinking style: If you're a Pisces, you've probably
already heard that you share a sign and an addictive personality --
with Liz Taylor, Liza Minelli and Kurt Cobain. Not only do Pisces like to lose
themselves in the dreamy, out-there feeling that only hooch can give, but they
build up a mighty tolerance fast. Who needs an expensive date like that?
On the other hand, they're fabulously enchanting partners, whether in
conversation or in crime. With the right Pisces, you can start out
sharing a pitcher of margaritas and wind up in bed together for days. The
phrase "addictive personality" can be read two ways you know.
Freaky! :-P
2:25 PM
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
4th of July rant
Ang init sa 'dorm' ko!!!
It's been a week and there was never a night that I didn't wake up because of the heat! How do my roommates do it?!? To think I'm the only one with an extra INDUSTRIAL fan in front of me! Ugggghhhhh. I think I'm gonna move to another room with more ventilation and air.
So much for having a tight budget and being too proud to ask for my Mom's help. :S
9:19 AM
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
inked last Saturday, July 29 from 2-3 PM at Glorietta 3, Makati
Las Fortunas House Warming
Sabog Design folks!
Government!!!
Despedida libre at Masas of the German-Batangueno intern!
Veejee's legacy to the Philippines
And last but not the least, happy 17th month Tatoy! :-)
Scary! mukha kong piranha hahaha!
