Time and Tide

“The cure for anything is salt water -

sweat, tears, or the sea.”

~ * ~ Isak Dinesen ~ * ~

I am off to a rehab, hahaha! Photos and stories when I get back.

POOP Ng Ina Nila

*** GROSS ALERT ***

Don't say I didn't warn you.




Ok, so you really wanna read this post huh!?!




I was on my way to my DL around 9:30 AM when I received an SMS from an unregistered number.

"Jen punta ka na sa shop mo.
May ginawa na naman ang masasamang budhi.
Wala akong load. Nakitxt lang ako."

The message is from Ate Neth, the apartment caretaker.

Panic attack. What is it this time!?! I tried to contact her number but I can't reach her. So I dialed the unregistered number. Hay... she then broke the bad news

Eewww...

Eewww...

Close up. As if the first two photos are not enough to give you a clear picture of what happened.

They were surprised to see the green thingy hanging at the accordion gate of my DL. When they went near it, a foul smell lingers. One of my neighbors told me that around 2-3AM, he saw 4 teenagers in front of the gate and he heard them laughing. When he pointed the flashlight at them, everyone ran away so he was not able to recognize their faces.

TRIP.

I reported the matter to the Barangay but all they can say is, "Pasensiya na po, wala po kayong suspect so wala po tayong magagawa. Linisin nyo na lang po." Remind me again why do we need to pay taxes, huh!?! Bulls*hit!!!

Kuya Alex, the male caretaker helped me clean up this mess. At least there are people who still believe in helping others. After cleaning, it's back to business.

I've calmed down a bit so here I am writing a blog about it to distract my reeling mind. I was thinking, whoever did it is really out of their mind. If in case someone have an issue with me.... what they did only prove one thing. THEY REALLY ARE STUPID AND THEY ARE NOT WORTH MY TIME.

It's hard to put a good woman down!

Every JUAN Must Fly

One fine day...

jen: Kibe may seatsale ang CebPac
jen: nuninuninuninu
rellie: hehehe
rellie: so??


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QUICKPAGE by Dnadryad

Hahaha! Ang sungit ng Lolo ko! He's like that every time I open up this topic.

Mels wants me to check local flights. And I did. The fares are pretty low... pretty tempting. We didn't get to finalize anything though since she's busy, she just gave me her preferred dates with no target destination in mind. For me, I think I wanna go back to Cebu and try Bantayan Island. Or to CDO. Yes, I am dreaming again while I'm wide awake.

Actually, I am saving up for a trip. And this trip will surely beat all the trips that I've been thru, tee hee So it's okay if I have to be very matipid until that day comes. Coz I heard it's a place where "Dreams Come True". Enough said! Hahaha!

*excited*

Summer is *T*

Time flies so fast. Summer is here again and Summer 2K9 marks Tien's 1st Death Anniversary. I was browsing through photos in Facebook and I chanced upon an album "Remembering Tien" showing how Tien's closest friends (my batchmates from QueSci) commemorated her day. Some photos also show the AVP of snapshots from her last trip with the Viajeros. I had a dream about Tien last week. She was still her SUN-shiny self. Maybe she is really enjoying up there in *heaven*. Almost everyday I still visit her blog. It still makes me wonder about a lot of things... uhummn. And now every time I watch QTv's new show "QTube", it also reminds me of Tien. It will be cool to get her blog featured in that show But for now, I am left with the honor that someone who has an amazing blog visited mine.

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QUICKPAGE by MandaGirl
PHOTO from Tien's Blog
PHOTO from my blog's Message Box
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Tien... until we meet again...

Uncoolness

Sigh. I don't even know where to start. I spent the night calling my friends airing my side about this uncool incident that hit me. I was raving about closing a business deal recently. Yes, I was on a high for quite some time now. But I suddenly fell from the sky... with my face hitting the ground first. Now I feel like bursting! As in I'm mad again It didn't occur to me that something or someone who saved me a few weeks ago will put me in a sh*tty situation. Though I wanted to think that people are generally good... and fair... and nice... right now, I can't help but think that I was betrayed or something.

Last Sunday, my staff didn't report for work again so I spent the whole day at the DL though I am still sick. Which led me to pull out the staff that was "borrowed" from me to go on duty for Monday. He reported for work so I was able to do my errands for the day. I am still not feeling well but I tried to finish everything to be worry and stress free. But Tuesday came and the "borrowed staff" didn't report for work. Good thing my cousin, Pao came in the afternoon so I had the chance to prepare the contract and even thought of delivering it myself. I heard a knock and when I opened the door, there's no need to deliver the contract, he came to sign and pick it up. And he also came to deliver the news that really shocked the hell out of me. The said "borrowed staff" reported for work at their shop. And that he now wants to stay with them. What-the-f*ck-is-happening-here!?! Around 12NN I called up their shop and informed them about the situation, even leaving a message to tell the staff to report at Fidel in case they see him. And now this happens.

Later that night I had a chance to discuss matters with the concerned staff. Though I already know the answers to my questions.. at least I heard it right straight from him. Apparantly, they offered a better compensation package which I can counter offer but I am not going to do it because I don't want to feed the ego of the said staff. My point is... what happened to "business ethics"? What happened to "friendship"?

And today we were able to talk on the phone and all I heard were reasons that I think were easily coated with polite-ness and for the best-ness of the situation and a whole lot of "I am very sorry". A little voice inside of me wants to believe in the sincerity of the apology but I still feel nasty. I was very straight in letting him know how this situation is stressing me, and that I am deeply hurt. Now I will just wait and see on how they will deal with that.

My friends and Kuks are telling me to expect the worst... but I am still hoping that out of friendship or respect or delikadeza or something this matter can still be resolved.

Hay... I know I'll get over this and in time I'll be able to accept it. But right now, I still feel betrayed.

Where to? We're Two

March 11, Wednesday

I woke up with a dry cough. I went to SMNE in the afternoon and bought computer accessories for my DL. Passed by the Business Office of my DSL provider to pay bills but they are under renovation so I was requested to check their other BO. Darn! Which means I have to go to Zabarte I met up with Kuks at Trinoma for dinner. We didn't stay long though, he brought me home right after dinner.

March 12, Thursday

I woke up with a heavy feeling. I think I am really going down with a flu. I really feel sick now. I went to Zabarte in the afternoon but I encountered bigger problems and now I'm starting to panic. I did press the panic button. I went to SM Fairview and bought some powercords for my DL. Had dinner at McDo after. Enjoyed it! It's a little sad though that I can't have McFloat this time... my cough is starting to get worse. Went home. Passed by the market for some calamansi. I needed Vit C... loads of it. Mama went to my DL to give me meds. I hate taking medicines (I think I got it from Mama). Anyway, that night I really felt sick. I was literally hiding under the sheets. I felt cold and uncomfortable. Rellie called me up and he wants to come over. He was so worried but I said no and I told him that I'll be fine in the morning. Or so I thought...

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March 13, Friday

I was not able to sleep well last night and now I was feeling dizzy. My neighbor's dog kept on barking at 3AM. I felt scared and I'm starting to think that there's a burglar or something. The dog was really barking like crazy! Rellie came in the morning. He bought some more meds for me. Yaiks! He didn't report for work so he can check me up. Awww... sweet! I wish we were in a different situation. I wish he skipped work and I wasn't sick so we can go malling or watch a movie or just enjoy the rest of the day somewhere. Which reminds me of the pool reservation that I have to cancel because of this bug that hit me. Super wrong timing!!! Arrrghhh!!! Kuks spent the day fixing things and setting up computers and networks in my DL while I was in bed resting.

March 14, Saturday

I am still not feeling well. Colds and flu is now taking it's toll on me. My staff at the DL didn't report for work which made matters worse. Instead of resting, I have to be in my DL. Kuks was also working overtime with the wirings and all. He was trying to finish everything before he goes home to Cabiao. I really appreciate the fact that he was there to help me out, but I was really sad that we didn't have enough time to bond. He left at around 4PM. And I felt sad... really sad. I should be in bed resting... but I am still thinking about how " my being sick" ruined my day.

When It Hurt So Bad Sometimes

"Tonight I've fallen and I can't get up

I need your loving hands to come and pick me up
And every night I miss you
I can just look up
And know the stars are
Holdin' you, holdin' you, holdin' you tonight"

~ * ~ FM Static ~ * ~

Sand Lovin' Badly Needed

Hmmn... waking up feeling inadequate and fearing the unknown again. I only know one cure... I need some sand lovin'. My feet have been sand dust free for quite some time now. I long to be one with the sea again.

"Live in the sunshine,
swim the sea,
drink the wild air..."

* ~ * Ralph Waldo Emerson * ~ *

That's what I wanna do!

A Start of Something New

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PAPER from Raspberry Kisses Kit by Amy Watson
ALPHA by Sarah Bryan
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Yesterday went by without me noticing it. I mean, after being busy with my DL in the morning, I got myself busy cleaning my room. Scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, removing all the clutters, turning the trash bin upside down and cleaning it afterwards inside and out. Even the "front yard" (haha... I mean the small space in front of the gate) didn't escape me... swept all the kalat outside, pinawisan na ang kili-kili ko. I swear I want to declare my own "NO LITTERING CAMPAIGN" here in our area. I don't smoke but cigarette butts are all over the place!!! And candy wrappers too! Hay... as in! I wish I live in Singapore. Kuya Alex, the male caretaker shouted, "Hoy baka lagnatin ka!". He was up in one of the roof fixing something. I smiled... hahaha, once a month lang naman yata ako magwalis dun sa harap.

After transforming into my own Domestic Helper for hours, I freshened up and went out to do some bank errands. The teller is in a good mood trying her best to do some small talk with me. It was a little past 5PM and she was trying to keep me longer, to kill time. There's still a long queue and she wants me to be her last transaction for the day. Hahaha! Notice the way teller's count your money (bills)? They kinda sort it, right? Since she's in a good mood I asked her why. Curiosity attack. She answered, "Fit and unfit, at dahil tapos na ko magbilang... bibilangin ko sya ulet ng 2 beses pa kasi nakaabang na sila lahat... ang dami pa nila... ayoko na!" Hmmn... fit and unfit... maybe all old looking and palengke smelling bills are no longer allowed to be in the money circulation anymore. I wonder what they do with those old bills? Sinusunog? Anyway, at least I learned something new today.

From the bank, I went to buy toiletries and chichiria. Then I went "thrift shopping" afterwards. I was chatting with Ali earlier, she mentioned about swimwear sale. I told her I don't think I'll buy a new pair of swimwear since I don't even know if I'll have a Summer Escapade this year (but I'm still hoping for one). Plus I still have around 5 pairs pa yata that I haven't used yet. Nag-panic buying ako last year but I ended up spending summer at the Metro (read: HOME). And sabi nya, "Never mind the destination, yung outfit muna ang unahin!" Hahaha! Loka talaga si Pok. I ended up buying a swimwear cover-up. But not in Soak... mahal dun eh. I went home with a big smile on my face. Stress all gone! Woohoo!!!

I received an SMS from a friend, "Blah... blah. I want to make kwento regarding something ;-)" From the looks of how the SMS was composed, I think it's a kilig kwento. So when I reached home, I picked up the phone and got the story that I've been waiting for. Wala pa sa kilig moments na part pero I am so kilig na parang naiihi na ako, hahaha! So take a wild guess who this lovestruck caller is. Basta I am more than happy for her. Go! Let your heart talk this time. Too bad I had to cut our conversation short. Kasi I have my own lovestruck patient coming over and I have to prepare dinner... errr... BUY dinner. He knows I have topak over the weekend and he visited to give me a dose of power HUG. Awwww... life is sweet! I'm so cheap. I get mad but it all goes away after a tight hug and some bola-bola. I so love our quiet times. And I felt guilty again for being BRATty when in fact Kuks doesn't even have enough time to rest. He's so tired and exhausted from work... and all his extra curriculars. I need to be extra patient. Remind me. I remind myself and I try to get cool with but sometimes I still get cranky about us not being able to spend more time. But this weekend will be different. He'll be back this Saturday with Kuya Balo, renovation for my DL will finally start. I'm excited to do our errands. Not only that... I am so excited to see the LCD's all set up. Flatscreens, baby! Sosyal! I can feel better days coming my way... and I'm loving it! Woohoo!!!