It's 7:00pm on a Friday night and my hands are clammy, I am cold and I'm still in the office. Is this the life I've dreamed of escaping to when I was back in college??? Dammit, give me my thesis days back!
Friday, August 13, 2004
Sunday, August 8, 2004
An Apparition
For those who are wondering, this is to confirm that I am indeed the "slaphappy" featured in Magic 89.9's Jake and Kelly Show last August 4. Ok, now that's out of the way, onto my real entry:
It's been so long (again) since I last blogged. I remember this joke we had back in college about this professor who RARELY came to class. Whenever we would see him, we'd say it's an "apparition" or a "sighting." Nyahaha...
I'm having a hard time sorting all my thoughts out to come up with a cohesive yet comprehensive entry. So in the spirit of totally unrelated thoughts, I'll just type away randomly.
It's been so long (again) since I last blogged. I remember this joke we had back in college about this professor who RARELY came to class. Whenever we would see him, we'd say it's an "apparition" or a "sighting." Nyahaha...
I'm having a hard time sorting all my thoughts out to come up with a cohesive yet comprehensive entry. So in the spirit of totally unrelated thoughts, I'll just type away randomly.
- I'm leaving for Denmark on September 3 for our first module. I honestly do not know how I feel about it. Happy + anxious + excited + uncertain + scared.
- I envy the people who update their blogs often. I wish I had the same drive.
- I love love love my *improved* room. Said goodbye to my wallpaper last Wednesday. Now my room is a happy, sunny yellow and I LOVE IT! :)
- I will be missing the cheering competition -- for the Nth time!
- Judgement game today: UP-NU!!! nyahaha!
- Got my copy of my undergrad thesis. It took me to a ride down memory lane. How I miss my blockmates and all my college friends... *sniff* As I said in my acknowledgement: "I wish college would never end so we can just have fun. Period."
- So many things are changing. A couple broke up, a couple was "discovered." Love's too complicated.
- I have new glasses.
Friday, July 9, 2004
Radiation Overload
As one may have noticed by now, my update is more than a week overdue. Two weeks actually, I think. Well, I have since started to work full-time (orientation days are over) that I have given up time to blog, let alone do anything else other than work, work, and some more work-related stuff.
The thing is, my work entails me to face a computer for most of the time I spend in the office -- and that is what, roughly 10 hours? (I arrive early and leave late.) After a couple of weeks in the job, I think my eyes have become ten times worse than it originally was! (Partly also because the hard-headed kid in me refuses to wear glasses or contacts.)
And that is why when I go home at night, I feel like I don't even want to see my computer, let alone sit in front of it to check my mail or type in an entry. Seems like I've had enough computer use from the office. But at least I type even faster now.
So before my eyes finally give up and pop out of their sockets because of too much radiation, let me end this entry.
The thing is, my work entails me to face a computer for most of the time I spend in the office -- and that is what, roughly 10 hours? (I arrive early and leave late.) After a couple of weeks in the job, I think my eyes have become ten times worse than it originally was! (Partly also because the hard-headed kid in me refuses to wear glasses or contacts.)
And that is why when I go home at night, I feel like I don't even want to see my computer, let alone sit in front of it to check my mail or type in an entry. Seems like I've had enough computer use from the office. But at least I type even faster now.
So before my eyes finally give up and pop out of their sockets because of too much radiation, let me end this entry.
Monday, June 28, 2004
There's Something About Mondays
Woke up late, left home late, traffic at Coastal was bad, arrived in the office later than usual -- hence today's lunchtime blog.
There really is just something about Mondays, I don't know what. It lacks the frantic energy of Fridays, the excitement and anticipation of mid-week Wednesdays, even ordinary Tuesdays and Thursdays are better. Everything sad, boring or unlucky seems to happen on a Monday. Things like being stuck in traffic, breaking your heel, not doing anything which then makes you uncontrollably sleepy, or having someone in the office play Disney Movie themes all morning (I somehow enjoy it though; at least I hear something other than the rapid clicking of keyboards). Darn.
On the lighter side of things... what is the lighter side of things?
Oh! Today is my parents' 24th year ammiversary. :) Amazing, huh? :) In the day of divorces and irreconcilable differences, isn't it great to know that at least there are still some couples who manage to survive? Don't get me wrong, Mama and Papa have had their fair share of big fights and all... But I am thankful that despite us kids being grown up already, slowly building our own lives and moving towards independence, my parents still find reasons to stay together everyday.
When I decide who that someone is whom I'll spend my forever with, I can only pray that we'll be half as happy as my parents.
Some more random thoughts...
There really is just something about Mondays, I don't know what. It lacks the frantic energy of Fridays, the excitement and anticipation of mid-week Wednesdays, even ordinary Tuesdays and Thursdays are better. Everything sad, boring or unlucky seems to happen on a Monday. Things like being stuck in traffic, breaking your heel, not doing anything which then makes you uncontrollably sleepy, or having someone in the office play Disney Movie themes all morning (I somehow enjoy it though; at least I hear something other than the rapid clicking of keyboards). Darn.
On the lighter side of things... what is the lighter side of things?
Oh! Today is my parents' 24th year ammiversary. :) Amazing, huh? :) In the day of divorces and irreconcilable differences, isn't it great to know that at least there are still some couples who manage to survive? Don't get me wrong, Mama and Papa have had their fair share of big fights and all... But I am thankful that despite us kids being grown up already, slowly building our own lives and moving towards independence, my parents still find reasons to stay together everyday.
When I decide who that someone is whom I'll spend my forever with, I can only pray that we'll be half as happy as my parents.
Some more random thoughts...
- I sooo want to eat at A Veneto.
- I know a lot of Disney Songs by heart! (Surprising realization of the day.)
- Inauguration na pala on Wednesday... di ba yun non-working holiday? :)
- Drove the Altis to work today. Still breaking it in. Miss my CR-V. *sigh*
- Saw Jolina Magdangal try to sing Kelis' MILKSHAKE while dancing it too. She failed. Miserably.
- Janice de Belen's tube dress from yesterday's S Files was horrible. Plain horrible.
- Alicia Keys ♥ Usher --> music industry's new big-time love team. Move over, Beyonce ♥ Jay-Z.
- One elevator in PBCOM isn't working. Lalang.
- I want a new cellphone.
- Andami kong random thoughts. Haha.
Saturday, June 26, 2004
Thanks, Baby. [In Memoriam: XAN-103]
Today, I said goodbye to a dear friend, to a helping hand that was always there, to a loyal companion ready to take on any adventure with me... Today, I said goodbye to my baby, my CR-V.
To most people this may seem weird, being so attached to a vehicle. But my CR-V was more than just that to me... It took me home safely everytime for the past year, and if only for that, I can say that she has treated me well.
The CR-V is my third car; but unlike the two before it, I had begged and pleaded to my parents for over a month until they finally decided to give it to me. In other words, it was the only car I ever really wanted, that's why it had meant so much to me. But for practical reasons, the CR-V had to go... It was becoming older by the year (we all know vehicles are depreciating assets), and it was no longer wise for me to bring it to the office everyday because as a 4x4, it gulps down gas by the gallon. Another year with it would have been impractical and costly.
Of course, it was not easy to say goodbye. I have had many memories with my CR-V. I survived my last year in college with her help. Looking back I really feel that my CR-V always did take care of me. I can remember so many memories with my car, and it only makes me miss her even more, like when...
Numerous other memories come to mind but it all boils down to the fact that my CR-V had become a very important part of my life, making me feel secure wherever I may be because I know there will always be a way to go home, alive and safe.
My CR-V's new owner is very much like me; it will be given as a gift to another daughter from her father. And I know being the trusty vehicle, friend and comapnion that she is, she'll take care of her new owner just like she took care of me.
Like they say about good friends and first loves, I know that my CR-V will never be forgotten. I will always have a memory of how good it felt to drive it, to just be inside it, to just be near it.
People fall in love and get attached to many things. For me, it was my car. So for what it's worth... Goodbye baby, and thanks. I owe you so much.
To most people this may seem weird, being so attached to a vehicle. But my CR-V was more than just that to me... It took me home safely everytime for the past year, and if only for that, I can say that she has treated me well.
The CR-V is my third car; but unlike the two before it, I had begged and pleaded to my parents for over a month until they finally decided to give it to me. In other words, it was the only car I ever really wanted, that's why it had meant so much to me. But for practical reasons, the CR-V had to go... It was becoming older by the year (we all know vehicles are depreciating assets), and it was no longer wise for me to bring it to the office everyday because as a 4x4, it gulps down gas by the gallon. Another year with it would have been impractical and costly.
Of course, it was not easy to say goodbye. I have had many memories with my CR-V. I survived my last year in college with her help. Looking back I really feel that my CR-V always did take care of me. I can remember so many memories with my car, and it only makes me miss her even more, like when...
...I drove it to UP Diliman for the first time.
...we went to a rally at the Senate and I had 11 passengers.
...it brought me to Libis every night for a whole week during Show*Off rehearsals.
...I took my whole family to PICC during graduation.
...it was towed and I had to leave in the middle of thesis class to fetch it -- with, of course, a fee of P1,500.
...I was flagged down in EDSA for crossing the yellow line.
...I had cried inside the car right after thesis defense, out of exhaustion.
...I had cried inside the car when I was depressed during my first week at work.
...we brought it to Subic only last summer.
...all the lolas were riding it, and we were just plain having a good time.
Numerous other memories come to mind but it all boils down to the fact that my CR-V had become a very important part of my life, making me feel secure wherever I may be because I know there will always be a way to go home, alive and safe.
My CR-V's new owner is very much like me; it will be given as a gift to another daughter from her father. And I know being the trusty vehicle, friend and comapnion that she is, she'll take care of her new owner just like she took care of me.
Like they say about good friends and first loves, I know that my CR-V will never be forgotten. I will always have a memory of how good it felt to drive it, to just be inside it, to just be near it.
People fall in love and get attached to many things. For me, it was my car. So for what it's worth... Goodbye baby, and thanks. I owe you so much.
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