what if one day, you were walking along the university oval talking with a friend regarding a paper that you were cramming to pass that afternoon. while you were busy composing your thoughts and discussing it to him, you suddenly saw a familiar figure from a afar. you wanted to deny the speculation that was running in your head, thus you continued talking to you friend, pretending as if it is no big deal. but you noticed that you can't take away your eyes from the image. then suddenly, it smiled, it affirmed everything. for the first time ever, after an informal break up that left me thinking what went wrong, i saw my ex?
for many nights, everytime i walked pass the streets of makati going to work, i rehearsed all possible reactions i can think of, just in case we cross our ways. since my ex is also living and working in makati.
here are the different reactions that i have devised based from what i have observed from other people's experiences.
first reaction, "the kiber." there is a 94% chance that person will just continue walking and eyes straight ahead, pretending as if s/he haven't seen his/her ex's. although, s/he is too big, too tall or even too loud to miss.
second reaction, "the pretentious papampam." there is a 85% chance that a person will not acknowledge the presence of his/her ex's. but would device noticeable gestures that send out signals to the ex indirectly applying, "look at me asshole/bitch! i am more gorgeous, better and happier than ever. it's your loss, loser!" sometimes, pretending laughing and having the time of their life is the usual scenario with this very pretentious behavior.from there, the air will start to taste bitter and everyone can create homemade bitter herb capsules.
third reaction, "the frustrated action star." there is a 53% chance that a person, from the moment s/he smelled his/her ex, will immediately look, approach and beat the hell out of him/her. especially if s/he came from a very traumatic, nerve-wracking and frustrating relationship with his/her ex.now, you ask why s/he left you?
fourth reaction, "the next chelsea doll." there is a 16% chance that a person will acknowledge that s/he noticed his/her ex. but will give out that devilish stare that will make the his/her ex's eyes to bleed that balls out of him/her and even make him/her hear an echoing fleet of a million curses in his/her head.
it is the kind of stare that cesar montano gave out to dawn zulueta in antipolo massacre and with the goal of driving the person nuts like in the movie patayin sa sindak si barbara. thus, we can hide his/her name under the name chelsea.
fifth reaction, "the freakazoid." there is a 91%chance that a person will freak out by the moment s/he will see his/her ex. this is the kind of person that cannot compose his/her thoughts and action plans toward such scenarios. but these people don;t usually don't freak out because of they don't have any plans. infact, they are able to produce a long list of "appropriate solutions." but since it ends with the letter S, they immediately panic in choosing one among the-guiness-book-of-record-the-longest-action-plans-if-you-see-your-ex list. so usually, they just end up nailed in where they are standing, dehydrating theirselves with sweat and trembling like a horny hamster.
and finally, "the outgoing, care-free and could not care less personality." there is a 50% chance that a person will smile back to his/her ex, make a brief "kamustahan" and then proceed with their own lives. no need to ask for any explanation, upbrading or what your bitter mind have you.
the next question is which among these reactions did i utilize when i off guardedly saw my ex?
well, of course, you are just that darn boring ("HOWS YOUR CHILDHOOD, DUDE?!) if you haven't figure out that the general answer to such question is the last answer. its what we call finale.
when he smiled, i smiled back, gave out an expression of surprise and asked A, "what are you doing here?"
A answered, "I am returning back to school. hoepefully, i'll be able to finsih my degree this time."
"oh yeah? good. well good luck!"
"yeah. thanks!"
we waived our farewells with the smile still in our faces. then we walk our ways in opposite directions. it was liberating and actually felt really good. it felt like as we were walking away from another, it confirmed me that its finally over. although, i have long moved on but that incident finally put a dot on everything that we had. and the best part was we walked from each other smiling.
*no actual survey or study was conducted. the statistical figures are fictitious. it do not and WILL not EVER reflect any actual accounts. the following article is classified with the second reaction, papampam and just a product of my imaginitive and bored to death mind.
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
what symbolizes us?
i was laughing really hard while watching this local game show the other day. the game basically is like jeopardy. contestants will choose a category with a corresponding amount. but the main twist was, its a correct-minus wrong game: answer it correctly, you gain the corresponding amount. give a wrong answer, then the amount will be deducted on you.
there was an intense race over two contestants: one was in his mid-20s and the other one was only 18 years old. my money-bet was on the former.
my bet was doing well on the latter part of the game. he was already 3000php ahead of the other. he chose a 5000 "pambansa"(national) category and the time was already running out. its a make or break question.
the host asked the question: what is our national tree?
the buzzer lit on my bet. YES! (i realized that in game shows like this you don't only need the brain. but also the proper breathing skills and fast reflexes). i found no trace of hesitation and difficulty on his face. i love the confidence. he will sure bag this, i thought. then he answered: KAWAYAN or bamboo.
i fell down laughing at my seat. the answer was supposed to be narra. ofcourse my bet didn't win.
then i asked myself, if i will be asked about these national symbols, will i be able to answer them as well?
hmmm...sure can! hahaha.
national hero: jose rizal
national anthem: lupang hinirang
national language: filipino (tagalog before)
national bird: philippine monkey-eating eagle (maya before)
national leaf: anahaw
national dress: barong tagalog (male), baro't saya (female)
national animal: carabao or water buffalows
national fruit: mango
national game: sipa
national dance: cariñosa (tinikling before)
national flower: sampaguita or philippine jasmine
national house: bahay kubo or nipa huts
national fish: bangus or milk fish
national dish: lechon or roasted pig (which i contest, i believe it should be ADOBO!)
see.
when i was a kid, my grade school teacher told us that basically these things symbolizes the entire philippine nation. ofcourse, when i was a kid. i just nod when i am asked, "wouldn't you agree?" by my teacher.
its already a long time arguement that these symbols are quite bias: manila or tagalog-centric as they used to call them. and i really couldn't blame these people that claims that these symbols are. because obviously they indeed are.
nonetheless, i am not in the mood of arguing to this issue. instead i thought of adding up other symbols that i believe could also be considered by the government. here are some on my list.
national vehicle: jeepny
national pasta: instant pansit canton
national breakfast: tuyo or salted fish
national condiment: bagoong or fish sauce
national college course: nursing
national profession: call center agent
national clothing line: bench
national mall: SM
national reataurant: jollibee
national cellphone: nokia
national past time: texting
national host: kris aquino
national beer: san miguel pale pilsen
national drink: empoy (rhum)
national modern day hero: manny paquiao
national matinee idol: piolo pascual
national ambition: to live abroad
national dream wedding: to marry a foreigner
national website: friendster
national nightmare: oil price hike
national dream: peso devaluation
thats it for now, i'll just add up another set next time.
there was an intense race over two contestants: one was in his mid-20s and the other one was only 18 years old. my money-bet was on the former.
my bet was doing well on the latter part of the game. he was already 3000php ahead of the other. he chose a 5000 "pambansa"(national) category and the time was already running out. its a make or break question.
the host asked the question: what is our national tree?
the buzzer lit on my bet. YES! (i realized that in game shows like this you don't only need the brain. but also the proper breathing skills and fast reflexes). i found no trace of hesitation and difficulty on his face. i love the confidence. he will sure bag this, i thought. then he answered: KAWAYAN or bamboo.
i fell down laughing at my seat. the answer was supposed to be narra. ofcourse my bet didn't win.
then i asked myself, if i will be asked about these national symbols, will i be able to answer them as well?
hmmm...sure can! hahaha.
national hero: jose rizal
national anthem: lupang hinirang
national language: filipino (tagalog before)
national bird: philippine monkey-eating eagle (maya before)
national leaf: anahaw
national dress: barong tagalog (male), baro't saya (female)
national animal: carabao or water buffalows
national fruit: mango
national game: sipa
national dance: cariñosa (tinikling before)
national flower: sampaguita or philippine jasmine
national house: bahay kubo or nipa huts
national fish: bangus or milk fish
national dish: lechon or roasted pig (which i contest, i believe it should be ADOBO!)
see.
when i was a kid, my grade school teacher told us that basically these things symbolizes the entire philippine nation. ofcourse, when i was a kid. i just nod when i am asked, "wouldn't you agree?" by my teacher.
its already a long time arguement that these symbols are quite bias: manila or tagalog-centric as they used to call them. and i really couldn't blame these people that claims that these symbols are. because obviously they indeed are.
nonetheless, i am not in the mood of arguing to this issue. instead i thought of adding up other symbols that i believe could also be considered by the government. here are some on my list.
national vehicle: jeepny
national pasta: instant pansit canton
national breakfast: tuyo or salted fish
national condiment: bagoong or fish sauce
national college course: nursing
national profession: call center agent
national clothing line: bench
national mall: SM
national reataurant: jollibee
national cellphone: nokia
national past time: texting
national host: kris aquino
national beer: san miguel pale pilsen
national drink: empoy (rhum)
national modern day hero: manny paquiao
national matinee idol: piolo pascual
national ambition: to live abroad
national dream wedding: to marry a foreigner
national website: friendster
national nightmare: oil price hike
national dream: peso devaluation
thats it for now, i'll just add up another set next time.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
whats the nicest thing to do when you're stranded
its just a shame that it is already the start of the rainy season. yet, i still haven't been into the beach.
anyhow, i just came from a dinner with a friend. when suddenly the rain poured. at first, it was a drizzle that i can still manage it and i have to. since for me i'd rather die than bring an umbrella eversince i was in highschool. but after a block the rain poured so hard that i needed to enter a internet shop to save my shoes from stinking again. hehehe!
it seemed like it would take some time before the rain will stop. so i thought of answering a survey from friendster and please spare me because of posting it in my blog. yes, i know, its so highschool thats why i chose the kind of survey that would be consistent with it. hehehe.
1.1st time you tried smoking?- 3rd year high school...camping yun! iba dun sa iniisip mo!
2. 1st alcoholic drink you had?- hindi naman consider ang cali shandy di ba? siguro empoy puro!
3. 1st time you came home late?- grade3. nasira yung service namin. literal pa na tumawag ng pulis ang nanay ko, nag aastang mayaman kami at kinidnap.
4. First award you received?- FIRST HONOR...kinder 2. after nun, puro noisy na. hahaha!
5. 1st hero?- definitely, magmaman...ninuno ni ultraman (ata).
6. 1st time you were sent to guidance office?- hahaha. grade 4. nagkwekwentuhan kami ng bastos at nakakadiring bagay habang lunch time. sinumbong kami ng pavirgin naming secretary! bitter kasi hindi siya naging muse. hahaha!
(hindi marunong magbilang ang gumawa ng survey na ito walang number 7)
8. 1st crush?- hahaha. pathetic. kinder1. servicemate. alam ko pa pangalan niya! ngayon ko napatunayan early bloomer pala talaga ako!
9. 1st person who gave you flowers?- si hanna habang naglalakad sa sunshine park tapos may nakakita sa amin. the rest was history.
10. 1st friend?- papa jesus.
11. 1st real kiss?- stage kiss na lang...hidni exciting yung real kiss. saka hindi ako kiss and tell. dyahe naman sa kanya! naks! heartrob!
12. First album record you bought?- waaaahhhh...i'm sorry my friends sana hindi magbago pagtingin niyo sa akin. jolina magdangal's OST of Labs Kita, Okay Ka Lang...hahaha!
13. 1st song you sang in front of manypeople?- siguro college na ito sa TABAK.
]14. 1st musical instrument you learnedto play?- bato at dingding...hanggang ngayon faithful pa rin ako sa kanila. wala pa akong ibang alam.
15. 1st concert you watched?- hahaha. elona jean live, 1990s.
16. 1st celebrity you saw in person?- elona jean pa rin! hahaha! uy! walang fan sa amin, nagkataon lang ang lahat.
17. 1st tv show you really liked?- koseidon! fighterbomber step, fighter bomber hop, fighter bomber jump...KOSEIDON!!!
18. 1st book you bought?- anne rice siguro...the witching hour!
19. 1st sport?- lacrosse! whatever...sipa!
20. 1st sleepover?- hmmm..highschool! after a concert.
21. 1st terrible fight?- nakasabay-sabay sila eh. hahaha
22. 1st inaanak?- ziel, anak ni ate krish...tsk! malapit na naman pala ang birthday niya!
23. 1st debut attended?- kay osang labitag! kahit arch enemy kami kinuha pa rin niya ako sa 18 roses. hahaha!
24. 1st girlfriend/boyfriend?- pass...
25. 1st wedding you attended?- wala pa...bata pa lang ako nagpaparamdam na ang tadhana.
26. 1st person who greeted you on yourlast birthday?- si borgy calugay ata!
27. 1st friend in friendster?- puta, kung ganito ang mga tanong sa mga exam, naglaslas na siguro ako sa harap ng proctor!
28. 1st cellphone?- hahaha. alcatel, yung buy one take one ng talk and text endorsers pa nung ang whattamen, rico, marvin at dominic! hahaha!
29. 1st cellphone ringtone?- hindi uso ang tumatawag sa akin nun....forever text lang kaya i really didn't bothered knowing it. pasensiya na ha?! pwede ba'ng mag sorry?
30. 1st collection?- mga katoto!!!spare me again, MARVIN the MARTIAN mugs! hahaha!
31. 1st tym u saw a ghost?- highschool, sa bahay ng friend ng pinsan ko. may nakita akong lalaking nakahiga, puro pala sila babae sa bahay. then, my cousin's friend just told me he had a brother who died before---wow naging seryoso ako bigla. pansin mo?!
32. 1st rollercoaster ride?- wala at wala akong balak...napapansin ko'ng nasa leeg na ang mga balls ng mga lalaki after nila sumakay jan eh. hahaha!
33. 1st ambition?- architect!
34. 1st love?- GOD! usapang first pala ha?!
35. 1st time u fell in love?- haayyyy, first year highschool. puppy love, anna larucea and patrick garcia! hahaha.
sa wakas tapos na rin umulan!
anyhow, i just came from a dinner with a friend. when suddenly the rain poured. at first, it was a drizzle that i can still manage it and i have to. since for me i'd rather die than bring an umbrella eversince i was in highschool. but after a block the rain poured so hard that i needed to enter a internet shop to save my shoes from stinking again. hehehe!
it seemed like it would take some time before the rain will stop. so i thought of answering a survey from friendster and please spare me because of posting it in my blog. yes, i know, its so highschool thats why i chose the kind of survey that would be consistent with it. hehehe.
1.1st time you tried smoking?- 3rd year high school...camping yun! iba dun sa iniisip mo!
2. 1st alcoholic drink you had?- hindi naman consider ang cali shandy di ba? siguro empoy puro!
3. 1st time you came home late?- grade3. nasira yung service namin. literal pa na tumawag ng pulis ang nanay ko, nag aastang mayaman kami at kinidnap.
4. First award you received?- FIRST HONOR...kinder 2. after nun, puro noisy na. hahaha!
5. 1st hero?- definitely, magmaman...ninuno ni ultraman (ata).
6. 1st time you were sent to guidance office?- hahaha. grade 4. nagkwekwentuhan kami ng bastos at nakakadiring bagay habang lunch time. sinumbong kami ng pavirgin naming secretary! bitter kasi hindi siya naging muse. hahaha!
(hindi marunong magbilang ang gumawa ng survey na ito walang number 7)
8. 1st crush?- hahaha. pathetic. kinder1. servicemate. alam ko pa pangalan niya! ngayon ko napatunayan early bloomer pala talaga ako!
9. 1st person who gave you flowers?- si hanna habang naglalakad sa sunshine park tapos may nakakita sa amin. the rest was history.
10. 1st friend?- papa jesus.
11. 1st real kiss?- stage kiss na lang...hidni exciting yung real kiss. saka hindi ako kiss and tell. dyahe naman sa kanya! naks! heartrob!
12. First album record you bought?- waaaahhhh...i'm sorry my friends sana hindi magbago pagtingin niyo sa akin. jolina magdangal's OST of Labs Kita, Okay Ka Lang...hahaha!
13. 1st song you sang in front of manypeople?- siguro college na ito sa TABAK.
]14. 1st musical instrument you learnedto play?- bato at dingding...hanggang ngayon faithful pa rin ako sa kanila. wala pa akong ibang alam.
15. 1st concert you watched?- hahaha. elona jean live, 1990s.
16. 1st celebrity you saw in person?- elona jean pa rin! hahaha! uy! walang fan sa amin, nagkataon lang ang lahat.
17. 1st tv show you really liked?- koseidon! fighterbomber step, fighter bomber hop, fighter bomber jump...KOSEIDON!!!
18. 1st book you bought?- anne rice siguro...the witching hour!
19. 1st sport?- lacrosse! whatever...sipa!
20. 1st sleepover?- hmmm..highschool! after a concert.
21. 1st terrible fight?- nakasabay-sabay sila eh. hahaha
22. 1st inaanak?- ziel, anak ni ate krish...tsk! malapit na naman pala ang birthday niya!
23. 1st debut attended?- kay osang labitag! kahit arch enemy kami kinuha pa rin niya ako sa 18 roses. hahaha!
24. 1st girlfriend/boyfriend?- pass...
25. 1st wedding you attended?- wala pa...bata pa lang ako nagpaparamdam na ang tadhana.
26. 1st person who greeted you on yourlast birthday?- si borgy calugay ata!
27. 1st friend in friendster?- puta, kung ganito ang mga tanong sa mga exam, naglaslas na siguro ako sa harap ng proctor!
28. 1st cellphone?- hahaha. alcatel, yung buy one take one ng talk and text endorsers pa nung ang whattamen, rico, marvin at dominic! hahaha!
29. 1st cellphone ringtone?- hindi uso ang tumatawag sa akin nun....forever text lang kaya i really didn't bothered knowing it. pasensiya na ha?! pwede ba'ng mag sorry?
30. 1st collection?- mga katoto!!!spare me again, MARVIN the MARTIAN mugs! hahaha!
31. 1st tym u saw a ghost?- highschool, sa bahay ng friend ng pinsan ko. may nakita akong lalaking nakahiga, puro pala sila babae sa bahay. then, my cousin's friend just told me he had a brother who died before---wow naging seryoso ako bigla. pansin mo?!
32. 1st rollercoaster ride?- wala at wala akong balak...napapansin ko'ng nasa leeg na ang mga balls ng mga lalaki after nila sumakay jan eh. hahaha!
33. 1st ambition?- architect!
34. 1st love?- GOD! usapang first pala ha?!
35. 1st time u fell in love?- haayyyy, first year highschool. puppy love, anna larucea and patrick garcia! hahaha.
sa wakas tapos na rin umulan!
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