Happy Valentines

Hmm. It seems that I have forgotten to make my annual kill-me-now, slit-my-own-throat, bitch-about-Valentines blog post. Maybe I got wiser, impervious to the perils of that day. Maybe I just got tired. Or maybe I don't care anymore.

I read Dulce's blog yesterday. Reaffirmed my convictions in a one true God. Good for you, bakel. You deserve it.

So. It seems like I will be gone for the whole month of March, if plans push through. I honestly don't know what came over my bosses that they assigned me to such an important project. The future expansion of the company is riding on this contract. I am hoping against all hope that this is my moment of stepping up.

Which maybe explains the lack of updates recently. Tama si Mike. Pressure to do good.

I will be in Ateneo later this afternoon. Company recruitment thing. If you're there, text me. Dinner or something. See you.

QQs of the Week

I'm compiling QQs again. Didn't for a while, I guess I just forgot. Anyway here are some from the office. Enjoy. :-)

On Mitzi's Pooh seatbelt wrap-around thingies
Aldy: "Akin na lang. Di ba sabi mo kamukha ko si Pooh?"
Mitzi: "Oo, pero it doesn't work that way."

Yosi Buddies
Aldy: "Tara, turuan nyo kong magyosi!"
Sel: "Ang tanda-tanda mo na, magyosi ka na mag-isa!"

Halimaw
Jamie: "Yayain nyo si Mitzi mag-Dota, halimaw yan o."
Mitzi: "Oo palagi akong namamatay tapos nagiging ghost ako, halimaw!"
Marge: "Ano raw?"
Sel: "Isali raw nila si Mitzi, kaso lagi raw namamatay syang namamatay, nagiging ghost."
Marge: (totally lost) "Sa Pacman?"

The Lake House
Marge: "Swan Lake ba yun, yung movie ni Keanu Reeves..."

Body Hair
Mitzi: "Yung legs nya hindi masyado mab*lb*l."
Jamie: (shocked) "Mitzi wag mong sasabihin yun!!! Balbon!!!"
Mitzi: "Ha? Akala ko pareho lang yun..."

On the Bisaya word "Kay*t"
Marge: "Ano yun?"
Jamie: (pabulong) "Kant*t."
Marge: (normal voice) "Kant*t. Hindi ko alam yung word na yun a. Kant*t."

Pansin ko lang a, halos lahat si Mitzi at Marge lang. Kulet nung dalawang yun e. Hahaha XD

Despedida

Busy. Haven't been able to blog much. Anyway some updates:

Thursday, the 11th: was supposed to go to Sassy's with Tin for Trendy's despedida. Trendy was leaving for Puerto this time, not Cebu.

Friday, the 12th: reunion with the Abs, Anne, Bianx, Donna, Kristina, and Jenica at Podium. Wondered if it was a coincidence that all but one of us graduated from the same college. Abs was leaving for Denmark on the 14th, while Bianx is leaving for the States on April.

Friday, the 19th: picked up Marie and future niece at the airport. Still as talkative as ever. So because there is a God, the next day she lost her voice due to cough. Or so she thinks.

Saturday, the 20th: celebrated Darren's fourth birthday with Tin and Maan at Dawn's. Children's party lasted til 3 am, got home at 3:30.

Sunday, the 21st: celebrated Ate Gie's 27th (?) birthday with Dawn at Tin's. David and Utoy meet for the first time. Was expecting chaos from the two heavyweights, got slight tussle over RCs instead.

Tuesday, the 23rd: reunion with admuECEzerofive at Eastwood City. Slightly - BIG TIME pala - awkward moment when Tens turned up late, and the only available seat left was the one across Karen's. Aron was returning to Canada on the 25th.

Thursday, the 25th: had a date with a friend in Greenbelt. Unfortunately my friend's ex caught us. I know you're reading this, damn you. Hahaha.

Friday, the 26th: was supposed to have dinner with Pau and Mitzi, but Pau had to cancel at the last minute. Pau was leaving for the States on the 27th.

Yeah, so I guess Peyton DID get it right - people always leave. Parang nauubusan na 'ko ng kaibigan a.

Anyway, to answer some comments:

Abs: Right now we're watching Nodame Cantabile. So funny. The most anime-like TV series I've ever seen. Saka sponsored din sya ng P&G. And Mike's right, I think Hana Yori Dango'll be good. Haven't watched it yet, but I loved Meteor Garden, so you can't go wrong with that. Have no idea about Nobuta wo Produce, though.

Mike: We'll see about your request. Lots and lots pa talaga e no. Hahaha XD Di pa nga sure na aalis ako e. Si Kabo muna.

So yun muna. Back to programming my printer panel simulator.

Ichi Ritoru no Namida

Asou-kun,

There are some things that I can't say to you face to face.
So I'm writing a letter.
For always being by my side, thank you.
For always encouraging me, thank you.
You've found what you wanted to do, and are now working towards it.
And seeing that makes me happy.
You'll gain a lot of knowledge, and meet a lot of new people.
From now on, you'll continue to live on.
Your future is expanding by infinite proportions.
But in my case, it's not the same.
In the future that I have left, how should I go about living it?
That's it.
That's all that there is.
There's nothing we can do about this difference.
Everyday, I'm fighting against myself.
I'm worried, and it's painful to try and suppress such feelings.
I've used up all my energy.
Here's the truth.
It's painful to be with Asou-kun.
Wanting do to this, wanting to do that.
Thinking that if I didn't get this disease, then I would be able to do them all.
When I'm with Asou-kun, I'll keep on wanting a dream that will never come true.
Of course, its not Asou-kun's fault.
But I envy you, and I feel sorry for myself.
It doesn't matter what I do, but with the me right now, I'm becoming more miserable.
If it stays like this, I won't have the courage to live on.
Thank you for doing so much for me, for saying you like me, even the way I am now, thank you.
I'm sorry that I can't give you anything in return.
I can't see you anymore.

Aya

- from "One Liter of Tears," episode 10. Waaaaah. :'c Stupid Japanese dorama. We watch it in the office during lunch break, and it will literally make you cry one liter of tears. Grabe talaga, nababakla ako tuwing lunch. "It's painful to be with Asou-kun" amp. Waaaah :'c Well anyway it's really good. Cute pati si Asou-kun. Go watch.

YM Chat of the Day

Let me introduce you to Daniel "The Dandyman" Calaoagan, my officemate who is currently in Japan on a project for Kyocera Mita Corporation (KMC). Remember the three people from training I haven't introduced yet? He's one of them. Together with Amiel, Marci, and I, we formed Batch 7's Shukudai Group.

Si Daniel? Barbaro mula sa U.P. Los Banyos. Pinakaantipatiko sa batch namin. Pinakamalupet mang-asar. Pinakahayup humirit, wala talagang pinapatawad; at higit dun, lagi ding nakakalusot. Hindi naiiba sa marami kong kaibigang lalaki sa Ateneo, feeling din nya na lahat ng babae ay may matinding pagnanasa sa kanya.

jMe: san ka na? akala ko bawal daw mag-ym sa kmc?
dandyman: may magagawa ba sila eh gusto ko mag ym
dandyman: pag di nila ako payagan di ko gawin ung project
jMe: wag ka magalet, nagtatanong lang!
dandyman: sino ba hindi magagalit
dandyman: pacute pa
jMe: ulul
jMe: nagtatanong lang e
dandyman: pacute naman talaga e
dandyman: tsaka sinagot ko naman ung tanong ah
dandyman: saka di naman ako galit ah
dandyman: tsk tsk tsk sobra mo lang siguro ako nami-miss
dandyman: kaw ha
jMe: OO SOBRA

I still can't get over the fact that he nicknamed himself Dandyman. Gets me every freaking time.