in search of a stripper!
Please leave a message if you know anyone. The 'worth-it and big-time' stripper I know can't be reached! Arghhh. I have less than a week to find one for my friend's bridal shower. :S
12:19 PM
Friday, December 29, 2006
New Year's Resolution #1
Thou shall not make bosses of other teams your punching bag when you're drunk.
Thank you, Tatoff for this wonderful and appropriate gift! I love it! You really know me too well. :-D
Thanks for staying over to bring the gift too. Feliz Navidad, Mi Amor!
9:13 PM
Monday, December 25, 2006
Hope you had a Wet & Wild Christmas!
Saatchi Creatives' Christmas Party last Thursday, Dec. 21. By far, the wackiest office party I've attended. My injured right cheekbone is almost healed, woopee! But my chipped tooth will forever be. Bow.
Pa-cute muna.
Isa pa.
Time to get wet!
Lasheeeng na!
All photos posted at jeniegab.multiply.com :-)
9:07 PM
bago mag-Pasko
“Nakakalungkot naman, kung kailan magpapasko.”
Whenever an unfortunate event occurs during December, Filipinos often say this line as if to add more insult to injury. Everyone of us associates Christmas with happiness, frivolity and merry-making. So when the time comes and a tragic situation comes in our midst, we’re left feeling unlucky because it will soon be Christmas and we’re left with melancholy. By now, we’ve heard of misfortunes all over the globe. On a nationwide scale came the Bicol tragedy, the verdict of the rape case, the crazy Constitutional Convention and all those merciless killings flooded the newspapers a month before the Holidays. On a more personal level, I’ve heard of sad news from friends whose house almost got burnt, decided to call it quits with their partner, an officemate's child who got dengue, and today, another officemate who found out she has cancer, again.
We Filipinos don’t want any spoilers in our celebration of Christmas. That’s why we consider it unlucky whenever we experience a catastrophe in our lives. My Dad passed away in November, almost 10 years ago, and during that time, several guests kept saying that line, “Ang malas naman, kung kailan magpapasko saka nyo sya di makakasama.” My mom always bought the added misery, but I refused to. Any time of the year, the death of a loved one will always be considered ill-fated.
Come to think of it, it is even more comforting to experience a tragedy before Christmas. Look at those thousands of teddy bears that everyone donated for the Bicol kids. Look at those thousands of volunteers and donations sent to help in Albay. And can you imagine how many generous hearts will give you clothes and even appliances when your house burns down before Christmas? As for those who just broke up with their beloved, how fortunate it is to be able to binge on free food while ranting or emoting under the influence of alcohol at the countless parties you have to attend?
Days before Christmas, everyone seems to be a LOT nicer compared to any other month. (Well, except for the twisted mall shoppers who run around like headless chickens.) Sometimes, I’m beginning to think everyone’s kindness stems from his or her guilt all year long, and Christmas is the only time to make up for it. Or maybe it’s the endorphins caused by the 13th month pay and the vacation days ahead. Or is it the subconscious effect of Christ's arrival? Whatever reason it is, I’m grateful for this time of year. Though I hate shopping (but love giving), I will always be a fan of the Yuletide Season.
Merry Christmas, everyone! May we never forget to look at the brighter side of things any time of year. I hope you'll be able to spend time with your loved ones, because it's not every year that you'll be together during the Holidays.
And to all my friends and loved ones who are giving gifts on time, sorry if I’m giving yours after Christmas or maybe even after New Year. Please forgive my disorganized and complacent self.
“Sige na, Pasko naman eh.” :-)
4:39 PM
Thursday, December 21, 2006
happiness :-)
Dec 22,Friday Mass, Brunch, Distribution of gift baskets and GCs
Dec 23,Saturday
Dec 24,Sunday
Dec 25,Monday Christmas day
Dec 26,Tuesday Non-working national holiday
Dec 27,Wednesday Agency holiday
Dec 28,Thursday Agency holiday
Dec 29,Friday Agency holiday
Dec 30,Saturday Rizal Day. National holiday.
Dec 31,Sunday
Jan 1,Monday New Years' Day. National holiday
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This only happens once in a blue moon so let's celebrate! Plus, I have time to do my post-Christmas shopping :P Come to think of it, I'm not even done doing my Xmas list! Ugh what an organized schmuck! :S
11:50 AM
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
what you resist, persist!
Last Friday night, after I wrote an entry about my doubts on marriage, we went to the wedding reception of my officemate, Aris. And here's what happened next.
Tatoff lost the bachelor's game and as consequence, he got the garter of the groom! In the case of the single girls, she who doesn't catch a flower thrown by the bride loses and gets the bouquet. Obviously, I lost. Thanks to my inability to move in heels and to those who conspired to box me out.
Though that 'sign' freaked me out 'til Saturday night, I'm grateful for having a man who's open to sharing a future with me, despite my cynicism.
Moral of the story: The world plays tricks on skeptics like me.
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Anyway, it was a night Tatoff and I will never forget. It's the first time we were wearing formal attire together. Haha! It's a big leap from my shirt, jeans and slippers and his shirt,jeans and rubber shoes get up. :) After the wedding, he even told me that we should go out on a formal date at least once a month because we looked good hehe. So I agreed. But we changed our minds the day after. Haha!
Here's my favorite photo from that night:
Yipeee! Hehe :-)
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And here are my officemates and the newlyweds:
Congratulations Aris and Mel!!! Thanks for making Tatoff and I a part of your wedding, literally! Good luck in your life together and have fun making babies! :-)
3:15 PM
Sunday, December 17, 2006
before believing in the M word, look at this!
Not everyone believes in marriage. I admit I've had my doubts. And this is just one of the biggest reasons why.
Text written below goes:
IMMORAL!!
DISPERADA! MANG-A-AGAW NG ASAWA NG MAY ASAWA...
KAPITBAHAY PA!! KAPALMUKS!! WAG TULARAN!!!
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It's hilarious and sad at the same time.
This morning, the wife of the man in this photo is giving away flyers in front of our building, where the alleged mistress works as a manager. Public humiliation is the way to go haha, ala- soap opera! My officemates kept saying, "Ang pangit naman ng lalaki eh, ipamigay na nya yan!" And she shouldn't have covered the man's eyes because it's his fucking fault too!
I, the President of the Cheaters-must-be-Castrated movement, sentence this man to falsetto-dom!
11:58 AM
Friday, December 15, 2006
happy birthday to my sister, friend and mother :)
Thank you for being an inspiration to many, and a hero to me. :-)
Here's to 55 years of love, generosity, strength and womanity!
I love you, Inay Bayani! :-)
4:49 PM
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
lost and found: dave b!
It's been two and a half years since I last chatted with Dave, my college friend who has migrated to Hawaii. It was my last year in college and Dave and I became good friends just talking about matters of the heart. I liked a different guy then and Dave, along with almost everyone else who knew me didn't understand what I saw in him. Haha. during that time, he was thinking about pursuing someone but he was having doubts since he was leaving. I won't disclose what happened to their story, but I must say it didn't involve such a very happy ending. Mine didn't have one either, but really, I'm glad it didn't. Haha. Or else I wouldn't have noticed what a great man Tatoff is. I can't imagine how the past two years would be like if we didn't end up together. Naks.
Anyway, I tried to keep in touch with Dave but to no avail, he stopped replying any of his closest friends' e-mails and became totally invisible in YM. We just thought he decided to 'forget' his life here so he can move on with ease in the States. Years passed and I really didn't know how to reach him. Even Tatoff, one of his closest friends since high school, didn't know how to reach him or greet him on his birthday. Finally, Jeff, another member of their trio, told me that he 'found' Dave in MySpace. I immediately tried to log in to my old, old account but failed. I couldn't remember my password, and wasn't even sure I have a MySpace or Hi5 account.
Today, while in the middle of creating name studies, I signed up for MySpace just to see if Dave really has a page, and to check if he's still alive. Hehe. I was so happy when the Search results turned up, and felt so overwhelmed finding a long-lost friend.
I value friendships, and although it make time before I trust someone, I assure all these people that they have a true friend in me. Old or new, as long as I remember the ties I've created. I will still be the same person who will laugh, listen and drink with, in good times or in bad.
I know Dave has changed a lot since we last talked. He hasn't replied to my message in his MySpace account, but I'm already happy just knowing that he's still there. It gives me joy just by knowing what he looks like now and what he's up to. Seeing his page full of our old college photos also moved me. I'm an emo friend like that. I believe friendship transcends distance. The memories I keep of the other is what matters. I'm sure Dave still treasures every friend and every moment he spent here in the Philippines. I wouldn't understand why he totally disappeared, but I hope I get an answer straight from him soon, just like old times. :)
6:57 PM
Monday, December 11, 2006
gratitude
One proverb says that “It is always better to want what you have, rather than have what you want.” Sometimes we fail to see what’s in front of us, because we look too far. Before the week ends, let me try to count some blessings of the present before I become too preoccupied with what lies ahead.
I’m very grateful…
- For the scarcity of work orders today. At least I have time to blog and unwind, unlike last week when we were so harassed working on the pitch.
- For clean and lukewarm water for bathing, for well-pressed clothes and for the breakfast prepared by my Mom this morning.
- For a beautiful new house and a cozy village we live in. I look forward to weekends also because I know I’m coming ‘home’.
- For a safe and convenient trip from Sta. Rosa to Makati.
- For my old yet lasting friends for their trust and acceptance after all these years.
- For today, because it’s the last day of the week and we’re getting our most-awaited Christmas bonus.
- For the new Innova that my Mom bought. It’s quite admirable that she can still afford to buy another vehicle while paying for a house, when she’s a single parent. That’s how much guts, determination and faith she has.
- For Tatoff and his successful operation exactly two years ago. We weren’t a couple then, but I remember praying deeply for him then because that’s all I could do. He wouldn’t even let me visit him in the hospital!
- For my Mom, who’s celebrating her 55th birthday this Tuesday. She has taught me everything I need to survive life and i really hope I make her more proud and happy someday.
Thank you for all of these. You know who You are.
12:12 PM
Friday, December 08, 2006
10 things to do before 2006 ends
1) Buy giftsss (though you hate shopping with your money) – for officemates, high school friends, SND friends, closest girl friends, less fortunate nieces & nephews, inaanaks, Tatoy’s family, relatives who are nice to me, and my Mom. (And myself maybe? Ugh never mind.)
2) Give Mama my birthday/ Christmas gift. Since it’s expensive it might as well also be a Valentine’s gift. Haha cheapskate.
3) Buy high-heeled white gold shoes for the wedding and practice walking in them! Seriously. No tripping and sprains allowed.
4) E-mail ----------- !
5) Strive hard. Pray harder.
6) Meet up with visiting family friends from abroad.
7) Try to save money (if possible) for the SG trip on January.
8) Clean your closet and donate clothes you haven’t used for a year. (They say stocking up on those kinds of clothes is selfish, or something like that.)
9) Buy Feng Shui stuff and celebrate because 2007 is the Year of the Pig, beybee! After 12 years of waiting haha! I hope it would really be my year. (fingers crossed)
10) Lastly, don’t gain the measly 7 lbs. you lost, ever again!
2:58 PM
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
who's in?
On December 22, 2006, have an orgasm and promote World Peace through Global Ecstasy!
"The mission of the Global Orgasm is to effect change in the energy field of the Earth through input of the largest possible surge of human energy."
Visit www.globalorgasm.org for more details.
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Wow, what people will do for world peace! Unbelievable :)
Come one, come all! Hahaha.
2:46 PM
Monday, December 04, 2006
Pa-cute muna.
Isa pa.
Time to get wet!
Lasheeeng na!
Yipeee! Hehe :-)
Congratulations Aris and Mel!!! Thanks for making Tatoff and I a part of your wedding, literally! Good luck in your life together and have fun making babies! :-)
