I don’t usually settle for second best,
But I don’t know why when it comes to you,
I swallow my pride and think of it as a test.
Geez… another futile attempt to rhyme. I just hate it when you do that to me.
Archive for November, 2006
15
Nov
Second Best
13
Nov
Sunday Celebration
I have never been to many malls in just one day! No, I didn’t shop. I didn’t have the finances. Hehe! We went to Glorietta to buy a cake for my sister and BTIC for my father. After that we went to Market! Market! and celebrated (in advance) the birthday of my sister (supposed to be on the 26th but she’ll be leaving soon). We ate in Blackbeard’s Seafood Island since she loves seafood.
After being served by pirates, including one named Will Turner (too bad he isn’t Orlando Bloom) and pigging out, my sis and I decided to watch Sponge Cola’s mall show in SM City Sta. Mesa. We had to take 2 trains and passed by another mall, Gateway in Cubao, before arriving in Sta. Mesa by 5 PM. We met fellow SC supporters during the gig and it was fun seeing the band perform live again. It was even more fun talking to Chris (the drummer) again. 
It was exhausting but definitely worth it. I hope I can have more days like that.
11
Nov
Geeky Display
I have never roamed around a school campus in costume. I am used to mingling with fellow costumed people during sci-fi/fantasy conventions where I would usually feel comfortable and at home. Yesterday, my sister and I went to Mapua (Intramuros) since New Worlds was invited to "hang out" in the campus in costumes. I had second thoughts when I saw the number of people there. Mapua Intramuros is (of course) bigger than Mapua Makati and this time, the troopers were not around to troop with us. There were only 7 of us but the good thing was we only had to roam around for less than 2 hours. Oh and I also wore comfy sneakers instead of leather shoes, so I didn’t mind the walking.
I felt uncomfortable knowing that strangers were looking at us and we’re not really in our geeky turf. I can’t help but hear mean remarks or comments from those people we passed by. It was irritating at first but in the end, I figured I didn’t really care. We also saw members of the band Kamikazee who also performed that night. Despite those I enjoyed being a part of it. I got to know some people who have the same interests as I do and got to somehow "bond" with other cosplayers.
I don’t know when we can do this again– hang out with other NWA members, but I am looking forward to it.
07
Nov
Wild Child?
CANCER
from Yahoo! Astrology
Your latest curiosities should be indulged — if you’re tired of walking the straight and narrow, you owe it to yourself to try walking on the wild side a bit. Let some of your goody-two-shoes proclivities slide, just for today, and find out what it feels like to act in a way that’s opposite from your typical behavior. This could be a very liberating experience — or it could reaffirm for you why you choose to live your life they way you do, and help you learn to appreciate your routine.
I’ve always wanted to be "wild"– untamed and rebellious. I’ve done some things in life that I wouldn’t normally do but they’re still pretty tame. I think it’s really my nature to be stuck in a routine. I guess I am too much of a coward to stray away from the path I am used to. I know people who are "wild" and I admire them for their courage, or recklessness whichever way you put it. They are reckless in a way they grab any chance they get without being bothered by the results. They say it’s the journey that counts and not the destination. I don’t think that’s me. I am a planner. I am a bit obessesive-compulsive and I want to be assured I get out of a situation with an advantage (that’s the Monkey in me).
I wanna think of this moment as a calm before the storm. I am trying my best to book almost all, if not all, my days off especially now that my sister is leaving for a few weeks and will not be home. I just wanna enjoy the moments as they come. I guess that’s what I need now. A little breather from the suffocating routine. So, anyone wanna go wild with me?
05
Nov
A Date
There’s nothing more romantic than being on the beach, hearing the waves splashing, listening to acoustic music/love songs, looking at the horizon where the sea and the starry skies meet… and feeling the warmth of your beloved sitting closely beside you.
There’s no need for words. Just goes to show, the best things in life are free.
03
Nov
Pointless Questions
In my line of work, I have encountered almost all kinds of attitudes. Last night, I just realized people also ask pointless questions. I’m sure we all have encountered these instances and some don’t mind anymore but I just get annoyed whenever I get asked these. In order to get what I mean, here are a couple of examples:
How are you? ~ then person would suddenly talk without even listening to the answer or even caring to know the answer.
May I put you on hold? ~ then you suddenly hear music playing and you were on hold without even decideding if you want to be placed on hold or not.
Why would people even bother to ask these questions if they are not even remotely interested to know the answer? They might think it’s like "asking permission" but I think it’s impolite to ask and not wait for an answer. Whenever that happens to me, I feel like the person is shutting me up, taking me out of the picture or making me feel unimportant.
Any other pointless questions you wanna share?
02
Nov
Sweet November
A month or so more before the year ends. Time surely flies fast.
To those who are curious about my so-called lovelife, I’m sorry I already promised myself never to post revealing things about that. Unwanted eyes may read and misinterpret what I write. Let’s just say right now, I don’t get what I expect but am too afraid to let go thinking that there may never be another one out there for me. Like I said so many times before, I’m taking this a day at a time and being happy is what matters. I know most women my age are already married or want to get married (or at least have someone to love and be loved). That’s fine. We can’t fight what is in our nature. Our biological clock is ticking… but I have always believed it is better to be single than be with the wrong man. Besides, there is always family and friends. This world has so many other things to offer and life is too short.
This month is my sister’s month. The thing is, she’s not gonna be spending her birthday here with us. She’s graduating from Nursing and the last year usually means going through rotations/internship. A few days from now, she’ll be staying somewhere in the rural Cavite area and spend about 2 months there. The good thing is that she’ll be home to spend Christmas with us. The bad thing is melancholy-phlegmatic* me is gonna miss sanguine-choleric* her. No more loud-mouthed partner in crime for me! Haha! That’s why I’m looking forward to next week. I filed for leave for next Friday. We’ll be celebrating her birthday in advance next weekend (plus some geeky appearances in Mapua, Intramuros and crowd-shoving in Myx Mo!, CCP).
my bro, my sis and me
me and my sibs
I just realized I won’t have a teenage sibling anymore. We’re all grown up (but still child-like and sometimes childish in so many ways). I just hope our being dreamers will now help us make these dreams realities. Besides, we’re not getting any younger.
May we all have a sweet November!
* Taken from the book "Personality Plus" by Florence Littauer.You can take an online test here.
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