R has been giving me a hard time about my upcoming Boracay trip. I've explained to him that I'm going with a good friend/barkada, my ex-roomie at that and after a long discussion, I thought that he was already ok with it. But in the last few days, he sprung the same issue on me several times. It felt cute at first. I've never ever seen him jealous, but now it's just irritating. It's even gotten to the point of him asking me not to go. I'm not sure if we will ever get over this going-to-Bora-alone-with-another-guy thing for the rest of our relationship. Argh.

On another note, one of my nieces (daughter of a first cousin) entered the Big Brother house last night. My other niece and nephew sent her off (along with her mom) so they got like 2 seconds of TV airtime. Haha. Hilarious. My PBB teen housemate niece is still very young (and reckless) but I really hope she'll behave well inside. I would love for her to win this (or at least, stay long in the competition) coz I know she has the guts and the passion to do so. It's always a wonderful thing to see passion on the young. Youth and passion is a lethal combination, and I wish I had more passion to go after the things I really loved, when I was her age. Specially at times when I feel like I'm just trapped in this seemingly good life, but a life I never really wanted.

Lastly, I checked out the Power Mac store this weekend since I've been wanting to buy a mac. Two reasons: #1 - My US trip is in danger of being cut because of cost reasons and #2 - My credit card company is offering a good installment deal. But the macbook is still PHP20K more expensive than buying it in the US or in HK. Since I'm definitely going to HK (hmmm.. maybe not that definite since R and I have been fighting a lot lately but at least I can go if I want to)... I might just buy it there. It's still a maybe because I really don't need another laptop right now. And I have to minimize on discretionary spending for practical reasons. I keep telling myself getting a Mac will get me started on my dreams, but I think I'm just saying that to justify the expensive purchase, and to make me feel ok that I'm not out traveling and writing to my heart's content, instead I'm a corporate vampire forever lacking on sleep.

I guess I'm just having birthday blues. Birthdays have a way of making you think about the life you could have had, the life you want to have and all that stuff. Argh.

Labels: R, stuff

I love summers. Childhood summers were mostly spent at play with my siblings, cousins and village friends. Childhood summers were fun, scary (if spent in my parents' hometown where there used to be no TV and all that modern stuff), exciting, and every year, we were always doing something new. To piano lessons I never completed because my teacher spanked my hands so often. To swimming lessons gone awry when I contracted a viral infection because of the icky pool @ YMCA. To the "camping" sessions I had with my siblings in our mini Nipa hut situated in our backyard, where we would cook using those cute red clay pots and sleep together in one room, with just "banig" and kumot.

My teenage summers were mostly spent in school. I loved my high school so much. We were young, restless and free. We climbed hills (or mountains for teeners like us, haha), trekked rivers, played in the fields, did mostly nothing except have fun.

So much of my summers are associated with happy memories, I always light up when summers come. I don't like the sun all that much now. But I love the warm breeze, the smell of sea, and the calming feel of sand in my feet.

And that is why I truly enjoyed the quick but relaxing Laiya getaway. La Luz is a nice lovely place. But the 4km stretch fugly road definitely needs a makeover. I hope Governor Vi takes action on this soon. Hehehe.


La luz is probably overrated but I loved the loft we stayed in. It was spacious and clean. Hanging out in one of the cabanas is probably one of my favorite activities - what could be better than drinking, playing mindless games like bluff and category games, and just talking about life and general things. Nothing heavy. Just all light stuff that makes summers happy.

The food was so-so. My most favorite meal was breakfast. I liked the way the eggs were cooked. And processed meat are just the best. Harhar.

All in all, it was a lovely, restful getaway in the company of great friends.

Now I'm looking forward to some stress-free me time where I can wake up to see a long stretch of white-sand beach just a few steps away from bed, and look forward to a day of doing nothing but lounge and sip pina coladas, read a book or two, get a massage, watch people, listen to music, and view lovely sunsets I wish I can bottle up.

Labels: beach, la luz, laiya, memories, summer

When I have time, I read blogs. And today I decided to check out one of the links of one blog I read from time to time.. And tada, it's the blog of a (former) colleague. We didn't really know each other personally, but I know of her, and maybe talked about her in the pantry a couple of times. The things you find about a person via a blog. Interesting ;)

Speaking of finding blogs, I have this feeling that crushie may have found mine. He was acting strangely this week, not his usual lambing self. Crushie, I just wanna tell you, don't ya worry, I'm totally straight :) Just a little strange sometimes when it comes to my attractions. Hehe.

Summer is almost here, and our Pagudpud plan is still all screwed up. Need to have that nailed down before R goes home, coz it will be pretty hectic once he come back.

Wow, I can't believe that he's going to be home soon... I'm excited!

On to other things, my frequent OB visits have taken its toll on me with zero ROI to date. My hormonal imbalance is still giving me sleepless days (how weird is it to have daytime insomnia!), increasing belly fat (argh, this is the worst, I tell ya), and then of course, there's the whole effect on my reproductive system/cycle. Haay naku. I want to change doctors na. One of my colleagues recommended her doctor but she's not covered with our medical plan. Sayang naman kase. But, let me see how things work out. Otherwise, I will have to shell it out for the sake of my health (and sanity).

And to add more randomness to this already topsy-turvy post... let me share with you my best inventions list.

1. cellphones -- it can be ur ilaw during brownouts (or when your parking lot turns off the lights at 6AM during winters! asar), it can be ur mirror (for those with dual-cameras), it can be ur stalking buddy (take paparazzi photos or videos of ur crushies, wahaha!), it can be ur instant internet access when the need to google hits you while driving home from work -- all of these functions aside from being ur phone, camera, alarm clock, game console, mp3 player, calendar, calculator, etc. I absolutely luvet.
2. take out/delivery -- when i don't feel like getting out of the house for anything, not even for food, this option is just heaven. how, if they only deliver starbux :)
3. drive-thru -- when your living a fast-paced life, and eating is only an item in your to-do list (which can be deprioritized when other important/urgent things arise), instead of something that is necessary, any sort of invention that allows multi-tasking is worth raving for.
4. automatic cars -- with the horrible traffic situation in this country, i can only have nothing but praises for A/T cars.
5. vendo machines -- when going down one floor to the pantry is not an option, i get my semblance of "food" intake from the vendo.
6. the internet -- hello friendster (your one stop shop stalker tool) and hello blogs (it's like reality TV, only better, since you don't have to wait til eviction night to rid yourself with the ones you're not interested in.. you can choose where to lurk. hahaha!)

(to be continued)

Labels: random