Trick or Treat?!!

No, I have not forgotten that I have this blog.. I’ve just been busy lately. Thanks to the upcoming UNDAS (All Saint’s Day) holiday, I have tons of things to take care of. As if naman super vacation ang drama—it turned out that only Nov 1 was declared a Special Holiday, and it fell at a Monday. Drat.

Anyway, as I toured the malls this last weekend, the Holloween “thing” is felt almost everywhere. Looking at the variety of costumes now available for kids, I thought, “ how come these weren’t available when I was a kid?” There were also lots of cool things available, like platic hairbands with built in horns or knives with matching blood.. and they're cheap ha! Before, the only available costumes were those rubber masks that cost a lot. Now, there are witch hats with frizzy hairs attached to it.. lots of make-up for kids and all possible insect pets in plastic and rubber materials.

During my elementary years, if you wanted to wear a costume on Holloween or to school programs, you had to ask your Mom to make one for you! So, inevitably, your presentability on this costume-wearing day will depend on your Mom’s sewing and craft skills. Let alone her Imagination!!! A friend once told a story of him being dressed by his mom with white long sleeves, black slacks with matching black bow tie when he was invited to a birthday party. Confused by this costume he asked his mom why he should wear this to a costume party. Ang reply ng mother,” Ayan anak, pag may nagtanong kung ano ang costume mo, sabihin mo Waiter ka.” Thank God my mom had more imagination.

So far, I don’t have any plans for this Holloween.. no parties to go to, I’ve no relatives here in Manila to visit, and most of all, my whole family’s gone for a vacation.. I wasn’t able to go cause they left last week and I have work..huhuhu. Just the usual Sunday rest day and one lone free day. Will I consider finally watching Kis Aquino's Feng Shui?! If I do, sobrang bored na siguro ako nun! Anyway, I’ll just have to cook up some mischief this Holloween!! Trick or treating anyone?? Basta ba hindi "waiter" ang costume mo!! hehehe

Of "BER" occasions

After a long day at work, one normally finds oneself tired and ready to plop into dreamland! Specially if you're into work like mine, having to squeeze out 10 working hours a day--plus suddenly shifting time schedules and surprise Sunday duty calls. So, I go home (or to the place I call "home" on weekdays) and as I open the door, I unexpectedly smile. The cause of my reaction is not the sight of Marcus Schenkenburg waiting topless while sitting on the sofa, but a CHRISTMAS TREE, all 8 feet of it lit up!! It just literally relaxed me on the spot. The same was said by my officemates when they got home, (I'm staying at the company staffhouse by the way..) there's something about that conical tree with pin-sized lights that changes our mood immediately.. never mind that the lights didnt have those "Jingle Bells tune" that usually come with the bulbs. The music normally automatically plays in your head..

And, as if the tree was a signal of some sort.. a christmas countdown was posted at our office bull board, with matching christmas songs playing in the background. Kasehodang super sing si Jose Mari Chan the whole day, go pa rin ang pag play ng CD!! Then, everyone also seems to be so busy with work.. . and why?? coz we should all meet out project targets before the 2nd week of December, coz NO ONE works seriously anymore from then on!! well, except if its the choreography for the christmas party.. hehe. Someone HAS mentioned thinking of what scheme we will take up for our exchange gifts and I've heard another taking note of a possible christmas shopping schedule.. My, my, my... seems that Chrismas is catching up fast!!

But then again, I saw a black cat-and-pumpkin decor hanging from the front porch lights this morning as I left for work.. I guess we still have to go through Holloween before we get to Christmas.. ;)

What's New with Q?

I just opened my email from a friend, and she asks," Q, whats new with you?"

My mind suddenly raced and thought and thought.. and then I suddenly realized, SHET! wala atang bago sakin?! That's kind of a shocker for a person like me, who seemingly has neverending things to tell, a bottomless pit of tales at the back of my head. Maybe age has caught up with me, or Ive just evolved into some version of a bore.. no, no, no...

Back in high school, our CL teacher (akalain mong nakikinig ako sa CL??!!) shared a very important phrase that could guide us in life.. it was "Carpe Diem", or "Seize the Day". I could say that I just did that everyday through college.. kaya nga ang dami kong kwento. Pero, I never imagined myself to become Boring ha!! I cant allow myself to get boring... hindi ko kaya...

So.. lets see.. what can I do to be interesting... hmnn.. I recently had a haircut.. and cellophane-- a first for me since my hair is what stylists usually refer to as "virgin hair"-- as in never been dyed and permed ha! That counts as something.. anu pa? I started this blog.. but then i do admit that sometimes i dunno what to write. kaya nga siguro i'm afraid i'm becoming a bore.. oh no!

What else, what else.. maybe I should try a new sport..something that would help me trim down those bulges down there whose presence I always denay but can clearly see.. Badiminton perhaps?? parang hindi ko feel.. parang di ako yun.. i'm more into rough, athletic contact sports.. What about wrestling?! hehe.. as if buhay pa ko after a trial round. I tried liking dogs.. and going near them recently.. You see, i'm afraid of them. My sister has a Retriever and J has recently bought a Pitbull so I have no choice but to try and like the pets.. so far, so good.

I already know how to cook, sew and lots of other domestic things. ... SUS, sng hirap naman nito, its really hard to maintain being interesting when your working and work eats up your time. Yhis is a tough one.. I need more time to think about how to reinvent myself... HELP!!

Comings and Goings...

I've just learned that a close friend of mine just left the country. That's the 8th close friend I have who's left. The first few ones who've gone have made me feel melancholy, and after several of them leaving I thought I'd get used to the feeling.. hindi pa rin. Most of them have just gone to pursue further studies, some were for greener pastures. My sister, in fact, just left last july. Oh well.. I guess i'll just have to wish them well.

I think about whats making me feel sad, maybe its just the fact that everyone's leaving me behind. But that doesnt mean i want to go too. Oddly enough, I never seemed to ever have really wanted to leave this country. Maybe, talagang rooted na ako sa pagsisilbi sa bayan (charing!!). It's just that Ive neverimagined myself settling down in another country and culture. I am, as a matter of factly, happy with the way things are here. Never mind the dropping economy, the pollution and the piles of garbage. Maybe Ill be open to a working stint there, but permanently settling there?? i dont know.. I cant leave the warm Filipino hospitality, the friendly smiles and cheerful dispositions.. the overflowing food and the colorful fiestas. And most of all, the warm warm weather (ginawin kasi ako eh... he hehe..)

I miss my friends and will continue missing them.. but Ill always be a friend though time ans space may separate us.. hay.. ang drama ko.