I'm back from Boracay--with sunburnt skin. B and I decided we both wanted to be more maitim when we go back to Manila so nagbilad kami sa beach ng morning to 2pm. Cancerous! But the hapdi is all worth it. Ang sarap mag-beach!
I love Boracay and I hope I can go there again next year. Di ba B? Hehe.
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B and I took the long way to paradise. We left Manila on Thursday evening and arrived at the Batangas pier around 11pm. We immediately bought tickets for the Ro-Ro going to Calapan scheduled to leave at midnight.
The first time I went to Boracay, I rode the Ro-Ro too so I wasn't ecstatic about the journey at all. Riding the Ro-Ro is really uncomfortable, unless you ride the one with cushioned seats. The one we rode that night only had Monobloc chairs screwed on the floor. Ang hirap matulog, nakakasakit ng leeg! I endured the trip by looking forward to getting to Boracay the following day. Besides, B and I were together so mas bearable dahil may ka-cuddle at kakwentuhan ako.
We arrived at Calapan around 3am. We hurried to find a tricycle that will take us to B's home so we can meet his family because the van that will take us to Roxas was already on its way there. Along the way to B's house, nakasalubong na namin yung van so sumakay na kami. Walang hilamos, walang toothbrush, walang kain, walang kahit ano! Sayang, di ko nameet si Andrew, ang pet cat nila B.
After we picked up B's aunts and the other guests, we went on our way to Roxas. The ride was rough and bumpy so kahit na antok na antok kami, nahirapan kami makagawa ng tulog.
We were in Roxas at around 6am, just in time for the 8:30am Ro-Ro trip to Caticlan. Unfortunately, the 8:30am trip didn't exist and we were told that we had to wait for the 12 noon trip. This and the pagod and the gutom dampened our spirits.
We ate breakfast muna at the terminal's canteen. Buti na lang B's mom brought rice and ulam. After eating, Lean, Ate Day's fiance suggested that we go to the nearby resort so we can all take a bath and relax. We liked the idea so nagtricycle kami at pinatulan and resort sa tabi ng pier.
It was okay naman. Although mabato ang beach at malakas ang alon. Di ako nagswim masyado at nagscrub na lang ng paa using the stones sa shore. May pool so dun na lang ako nagbabad.
We went back to the pier at around 10:30am. Pagdating namin B's mom already bought tickets for us. So we waited until mga 11:30am para magboard sa Ro-Ro.
Buti na lang the seats were cushioned. Kahit na medyo uncomfy pa rin, it was better than Monobloc chairs. We left Roxas at around 12:30.
Habang nasa gitna kami ng dagat nabalitaan namin na nagkakagulo na pala sa Maynila. I was thankful na wala ako sa Makati nun and worried din.
Pero walang makakatalo sa anticipation at excitement ko na makita ulit ang Boracay.
After four hours, we docked at the Caticlan pier and a few minutes past 5, we were already walking on the fine sands of Boracay, just in time for the sunset.
After we settled where we'll be staying, B and I went to Friday's to meet his family. Nag-all-you-can-eat dinner kami ni B! Sobrang gutom na kasi kami nun eh. May napanood pa kaming cultural show dun na nagshowcase ng Philippine folk dances. Astig yung tinikling. Ang bibilis ng paa ng dancers!
After dinner, B and I walked to station 2. We went around d'mall na nagmistula nang maliit siyudad. May Ice Monster, may mga ticketing offices, may Mongkok, may Hobbit House atbp. Meron pang ferris wheel sa gitna! When you're there, malilimutan mong nasa Boracay island ka. Sayang at di ko napicturan.
We each had a bottle of beer at the Summerplace and went home around midnight.
The next day, we had the rest of the morning to ourselves so nagbabad nga kami sa beach, nag-Jonah's banana choco peanut at banana choco vanilla shake, kumain ng inihaw at sinigang na tanigue at nagbabad pa ulit sa beach. Umuwi kami ng 2pm at at around 3pm, nagprepare na kami for the wedding.
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Ang romantic ng beach wedding, dagdag pa ang dramatic effect ng sunset.
Nakakatouch.
Yun lang ang masasabi ko. :)
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Siempre kung may wedding, may kainan after. Unang nilabas yung crostini's tsaka oysters. I ate a lot of crostini's pero isang oyster lang kinain ko. Di talaga ako fan ng talaba.
Buffet ang dinner so kumuha ako ng crab, shrimps, lamb, arroz a la valenciana at mashed potatoes. Meron ding sushi bar pero nasawa na ako dun the previous night so di na ako masyadong kumain. We had leche flan and fruits for dessert.
Sa program, napasali pa ako sa limbo rock contest para sa "magmamana" ng garter ng ate ni B. Siempre, nagpaout na agad ako. Hehe. :) The other girls were competitive. Talagang liyad kung liyad!
B and I went home afterwards dahil pagod na.
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We said goodbye to Boracay the next day and took the 2:10pm flight from Kalibo to Manila.
Siempre ang sumalubong sa amin ay ang stand off sa Fort Bonifacio. Buyset talaga mga politikong yan.
Haaaay.
Buti pa sa Boracay. Walang politika.
I'm going to Boracay tomorrow! When I woke up I was feeling beachy already so I decided to wear a summery outfit for work today: khaki capris, a bright-colored shirt and pink floral Havaianas.
How un-corporate, noh?
I felt like an outcast when, on the elevator going to the cafeteria, I found myself amongst people wearing polos, knit tops, slacks, leather shoes and bags in white, black, gray and brown. If not for the girl who toted a red bag, it would've felt like Pleasantville.
This experience made me realize how I'm so not made for this world. I can't stand being in the corporate world. For me, it's too...hmmm...restrictive.
Maybe this is a stereotype or maybe I'm really just this jologs girl who's meant to work in creative, cramped up workplaces. I'm loud. I eat like a kanto boy. I love wearing tsinelas, maong pants, capris and shirts. I'm such a maton. I like wearing my hair up in a messy bun. And I'm not good at schmoozing.
How un-corporate, di ba?
When I was still a kid, I always dreamt of having a corporate job, of wearing a business suit, killer pumps, framed glasses and a super tight pony tail. But I guess when you get to know yourself better, your dreams change and what used to feel right suddenly feels not so right anymore. It's an exciting journey, discovering yourself.
It's amazing how everyday experiences help you figure out what you want and lead you to the right path. It's really just a matter of opening your eyes and acknowledging what's in front of you.
So ano na?
Hehe. Wala lang.
This is a good day. =)
This is the fifth of the many more months we'll spend together.
I love you!
I downloaded and reinstalled Firefox 1.5. I changed something in the proxy server settings. I just copied the settings in IE and tada! I'm using Firefox again.Back to tabbed browsing! Yey! =)
I'm currently enjoying high-velocity internet at home.
Happy!!!
For some reason my Mozilla Firefox browser won't connect to the internet. Aside from that, all my bookmarks vanished. I did a good job at not freaking out and not feeling like it's the end of everything. Most of my bookmarks were still in my IE Favorites anyway. I only lost the pages I bookmarked recently.I couldn't figure out want went wrong so I just uninstalled the program. This morning I went back to using IE but I've gotten used to tabbed browsing that I miss it terribly! I tried reinstalling Firefox but it still doesn't work. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to get used to IE all over again. ******I'm so glad I finished all my tasks for today. Finally, I've crossed out everything in my to-do list. But, there's a new list. =(I hope I'll be able to cross out all the items before my Boracay trip with B. Excited na'ko. =)
Let me be senti and post a song for B. Hehe. =)
Unbelievable
Craig David
Always said I would know where to find love
Always thought I'd be ready and strong enough
But sometimes I just felt I could give up
But you came and you changed my whole world now
I'm somewhere I've never been before
Now I see
What love means
It's so unbelievable
And I don't wanna let it go
It's something so beautiful
Flowing down like a waterfall
I feel like you've always been
Forever a part of me
And it's so unbelievable
To finally be in love
Somewhere I never thought I'd be
In my heart in my head it's so clear now
hold my hand you've got nothin' to fear now
I was lost and you've rescued me somehow
I'm alive I'm in love you complete me
And I've never been here before
Now I see
What love means
When I think of what I have
And this chance I nearly lost
I can't help but break down and cry
Now I see
What love means
Mahal kita I love you Nihigugma ka na ko Namumutan ta ka Wo ai ni Je t'aime Ich liebe dich Kimi o ai shiteru Gwa ai lee Te amo
Happy Valentine's Day!
After B happened, I never really wanted something as much as I want this--something that, for certain reasons, I cannot say here.
I'll just let the Universe unfold as it should.
But I'm praying. And wishing. And hoping.
(Details may vary from actual events. Writer was intoxicated during the event, which may have affected her memory.)
Last Sunday, I woke up with the worst hang over I've had in years.
Saturday night was inuman/videoke night with highschool friends Bjorn, Noralyn, Pia, Tatan and Drea. I asked them to have dinner at the house so I cooked spicy (which turned out to be not spicy at all) fried chicken, pork adobo and chopsuey. They all loved the food, thank God! I haven't cooked in quite a while. Mom's improved her cooking skills and I let her do the task even on weekends.
Anyway, after dinner with the girls, we watched Iron Chef while waiting for Bjorn. He arrived around 8:30pm. We fed him (haha, what a term) and asked him to drive us to 7/11. He volunteered to buy Cuervo but the 7/11 branch he went to didn't have it. We insisted on checking out to the branch along the highway.
The highway branch didn't have Cuervo too so we decided to just mix vodka and Cali Shandy. It was the first time I heard of such concoction but Pia said it was alright so I believed her. We bought a bottle of vodka (80 proof), a few cans of Cali and a couple cans of beer.
When we got home we wasted no time. Pia prepared the toma while we gathered on the sofa to start the videoke session. Turns out, Bjorn and Noralyn are such mic and songlist hogs. =)
After a while Pia joined us with a pitcher of mixed vodka and Cali. It looked like Nestea Iced Tea that you'd think it's harmless. I was the tanggero so I had the honor of drinking the first glass. It tasted harmless too. Sarap. The liquid slid off smoothly down my throat. Walang kasabit-sabit unlike gin or tequila na super init.
After we consumed the first pitcher, we were all feeling hot. I decided to take a break and went to the terrace to get some fresh air and to smoke. We resumed a couple of minutes after.
We were able to finish up the second pitcher without doing anything crazy. I even thought na bumaba na tama ko. Siguro sila rin since we asked semi-intoxicated Bjorn to buy another bottle of vodka. He did.
If the first pitcher made us hot, the third one made us speak in tongues. I don't know how it started but we all began speaking coño english. Like you know, you know? Hehe.
After while we began dancing and our singing abilities (if we had them in the first place) became impaired. I couldn't read the lyrics from the TV and couldn't carry a proper tune. I was hilo. I couldn't get my butt off the floor that Bjorn had to pull me up.
I was officially drunk by then. I don't even know where I got the strength to bring myself to the restroom and throw-up (neatly) on the bowl. I'm proud that even if I was not assisted by anyone I managed to not spill anything on the floor. Hehe.
We were all done by the fourth pitcher that we were not able to drink all of it. After I threw up I fell asleep on the couch and I didn't notice when Tatan and Drea asked Bjorn to take them home.
I woke up 7am the next day feeling sluggish. Nakakaiyak ang sakit ng ulo! Grabe!
But I'm not swearing off alcohol, inuman sessions and videoke nights with friends. These are the stuff my life, at present, is made of and I'm willing to live with the consequences.
Sa uulitin. =)
I've divided my resolutions into two groups. Group A consists of resolutions that are not so fun but are important if I want to survive the next couple of years. The main objective of this set is to make Kat a better, more responsible adult, with a tremendous amount of self-control, determination and will.
Group B is more of a list of the things I want to do in the first half of the year. I designed this set to make me a better, well-rounded person--plus the fun!
Group A
1. Cut down or eliminate rice intake. I've gained what I lost a few months back and I need to lose it again in time for the summer. My tummy's beginning to bulge again and my thighs and arms...nevermind. I'll spare you the gory details. Hihi.
I know, I know. I should be dieting and exercising at the same time. But as you all know by now I'm a lazy girl and I can't and do not have any motivation to enroll in gym classes. Besides, I'm in no condition to engage in any rigorous physical activity whatsoever. See resolution number 2.
2. Cut down or eliminate cigarette consumption. I've suffered from asthmatic bronchitis recently and my refusal to stop smoking made it worse. I think I was coughing for a month. Not good.
Besides, nicotine affects a woman's fertility, not that I have plans of bearing a child soon. But according to Cosmopolitan, the sooner you cut back, the better your chances of reversing the effects of the chemical. So, there.
3. Stop swiping my credit cards. I've turned into a shopaholic since I implemented a minor wardrobe overhaul. Since I cannot pay more than the minimum amount due per month, I have to stop spending so my debt won't accumulate. I've done it once, I can do it again. Goal: zero debt before my birthday.
4. Start saving. I've begun setting aside a certain amount of money per payday so I can open a savings account. Hopefully, I'd be able to pool a decent amount of money for...well...the future, whatever that is.
5. Figure out the career path I want to take. Do I want to be a copy writer/editor? A teacher? A counselor? A doctor?
Group B
1. Travel. Thankfully, the factory has scheduled me for a trip somewhere in Asia. This will be in April and although I'm anxious about travelling alone to that place where rarely anyone speaks English, I'm excited too.
However, aside from that business trip, I hope I'll be able to go to Guimaras or Boracay in the summer. If not, any island in the Philippines will do. I just want to see a new place.
2. Read more. I've started the year right by reading Memoirs of a Geisha. I can say it's the perfect material for someone who wants to get back on the reading track. Ang ganda niya, promise! I've also begun reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, which my sister gave me two Christmases ago. What a shame! Ngayon ko lang binuklat!
Other books in my reading list are, in no particular order:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Virgin Suicides
Middlesex
Come Together
Come Again
Atonement
American Gods
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
And many others. They're just all there, gathering dust on the shelf, waiting for me to take notice of them. Don't worry dear books, I will soon devour each of you. =)
3. Play the guitar more and learn to tune the strings. I need to learn to tune or else I won't be able to play anything. I feel sorry for my guitar. He's just standing there at the corner of my dormroom. I think he's beginning to rot. I need to take him out soon.
4. Ensure that time spent with family, friends and boyfriend is of good quality. 'Nuff said.
5. Pray more. Must get back in touch with my spriritual side.
I'm back from Boracay--with sunburnt skin. B and I decided we both wanted to be more maitim when we go back to Manila so nagbilad kami sa beach ng morning to 2pm. Cancerous! But the hapdi is all worth it. Ang sarap mag-beach!
We arrived at Calapan around 3am. We hurried to find a tricycle that will take us to B's home so we can meet his family because the van that will take us to Roxas was already on its way there. Along the way to B's house, nakasalubong na namin yung van so sumakay na kami. Walang hilamos, walang toothbrush, walang kain, walang kahit ano! Sayang, di ko nameet si Andrew, ang pet cat nila B.
