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Tuesday, 30 October 2007 My long weekend was a blast. Sans the internet connection. heheStayed over at my cousin Francis' place in greenhills (he's in Davao right now) and invited a couple of friends over for what was supposed to be a DVD marathon. It turned out quite differently. Endless food trips (I gained 4lbs this weekend alone--haha), some paranormal activity (c/o Wes and Zeph--thanks for adding to my paranoia guys), inuman (we stocked up on the alcohol before the liquor ban was implemented--thank you Wes for finally sharing your traydor recipe! hehe) and my first poker game ever--Don brought his set and we played a couple of rounds. I had beginner's luck. Which quickly turned against me because I got too complacent. I was throwing away money. And, er, was getting kind of cocky too. Haha I think it was because of too much testosterone--I was the only girl there. Thank god it wasn't high stakes poker or else I'd be broke! Oh wait, I already am! LOL But not for long. I have two final interviews lined up tomorrow. Hehe today's a really good day. I was in the shower fervently wishing GM would call and when I finished, I found two missed calls from Carlo the HR manager! He called again a bit later and I'm supposed to come in tomorrow for my final interview. And then Joey called, he's the other HR dude from my backup company and voila--another interview right after GM. Eyeluvit. Also, yesterday was my 30th day LEAP reunion. It was really great seeing everybody again--well almost everyone anyway :) I still can't believe it has been a month since graduation already! Last night, if anything, was enlightening. I learned two new things (we're talking confidential and controversial here) I didn't know about each of my teammates. Hahaha who would have thought? lol Zeph also gave me two CDs worth of pics from the workshop and our LEAP Night! Yipee! Will upload some photos soon :)
posted by Anonymous @ 23:00
Thursday, 25 October 2007 I miss my sister!!! And my two mokong brothers!!! Look at them with their brotherly luuuurve:  And my brunas. Last time I saw you guys was months ago and it was by accident! Me, Ali and Au @ Krispy Kreme:  Rica birthday girl (tomorrow anyway hehe), I miss you!!! On a related note, I miss Krispy Kreme. And eating it with brewed black coffee. Yummm. Would you just look at that:  Sinful. Labels: brunas, janjan, jimbo, mina
posted by Tricia @ 15:31
Today was really bittersweet. Had a lot of run-ins with people from the past--as in totally out of the blue, I ran into an old childhood crush who's apparently working here now. Talk about the unexpected. I so did not see that coming! We talked for a bit but he had to rush off to work so we just made plans to keep in touch. Nothing happening here--he's already married. But it's nice to catch up with old friends...riiiight. :) Went to two job interviews today. The fact that earlier this morning I was gushing about the first one, it's kinda clear where I see myself saying HELL YES to. Hehe. Today was also the first time in WEEKS that I've enjoyed being by myself. After the interview, I had a lot of time to kill but not a lot of money to burn so I went and had coffee at Enterprise Tower's Food Park (I was a bit paranoid about going to the mall after the whole Glorietta incident and I wanted to visit MJ). I swear, nothing beats sipping brewed coffee while watching people struggle not to get wet from the rain (schadenfreude!). Add a slice of Tiramisu to that equation and we have ourselves a perfect afternoon :) The best part of my day, however, was going to Igor's despedida at Kitchen. It was an intimate gathering of his closest friends and it was the perfect ending to a perfect day. I got to meet a number of interesting people--thanks for inviting me Baklush! We'll always have Ugly Betty! You'll always be Mark and I'll always be Amanda--we can switch too if you want! lol  Sigh. I can't believe you're leaving tomorrow :( This is like my first emo moment involving you. It's so weird because we rarely do emo--almost never! Except that time after eating in that hole-in-the-wall (Landmark's, to be exact) chinese bistro wherein we talked about the Big C! Usually it's either us drooling over hot men or "appraising" people from the "unique" side of the spectrum. Wahaha! Anyway, I'm posting one of my favorite Mark & Wilie moments here. Every time I watch this, I laugh so hard because they both remind me of you! I think you're a combined version of Mark and Wilhemina Slater. Simply fabulous. Here's to creating a storm of scandals and wreaking more havoc in laid-back Dumaguete! I'll miss you beeyatch! Be safe! No pun intended :P Good times: click! Labels: Igor
posted by Tricia @ 00:21
Wednesday, 24 October 2007 I woke up really early today--the earliest I've gotten out of bed in months! I had an executive interview with the PR company I've been setting my eyes on and it went really great. As in I really really want the job! It's a company born out of passion--this came straight from hopefully my future boss' mouth--and it's very values-driven, which is what I found was lacking in my last two jobs.I was working my guts out and I didn't know what for. I didn't see the value. It was all about results--making sure my deliverables were submitted on time, ensuring that the needs of Clients A, B and C were met blah blah blah. I didn't really get anything out of it besides becoming better at organizing things and honing my bullshitting skills. I wasn't really growing much as a person and it was only inevitable that things got too stagnant for me. And I felt detached. A lot of companies believe in keeping emotional issues separate from that of work, they claim it isn't professional. But being detached has never been my thing. I can't help it. I pour everything into my work--it's either that or NOTHING. I don't like letting my vision be compromised for the sake of meeting this target or that or whatever. So when future boss told me that he found that common corporate practice to be nothing but bullcrap, it hit me then--I WANT IN. As in we share a lot of common values and opinions and I felt that he wasn't just bullshitting me the way the toad did every time he made his empty promises of grandeur. This guy, I felt, was really passionate about what he's doing. Not merely doing it because he KNOWS he's good at it, which I'm not saying is a bad thing. But doing something because it's your passion? That's just amazing. And I really think it would do me a hell of good if I work for a company that would really help me grow not only as a career person but as an individual as well. So I really hope they give me a call soon!!!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!! :) I applied for two jobs there--one as a writer and the other as an accounts person. And I swear I'm okay with either! I love writing and I love managing accounts so...well I know I'll be where I need to be so I'm leaving it all to chance! Hehehehe ciao!
posted by Anonymous @ 11:02
posted by Tricia @ 01:50
Tuesday, 23 October 2007 Hehehe Lovin' it! :)Click here for the article from CNN! "You cannot imagine how his ideas caught me, Harry, inflamed me." Dumbledore speaking of Grindelwald, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Now isn't this interesting? :) --- I haven't been doing anything since yesterday! And for the first time in weeks, I'm feeling totally okay about it. Last week I was beating myself up for not having anywhere to go--I rarely spend a full day at home these days. Not since the last three months where I was literally in transit by the minute. I rarely showed up at the dinner table--so rare that my aunt even brought up the matter with my grandmother. Bless mommy but she's just incredibly nosy sometimes! As in ever since Tita told her about my frequent absences at the dinner table, every single time she visits and finds me on the verge of going out to wherever, she would do this "Ay sus! San ka na naman pupunta?!" routine on me that really got on my nerves. Eventually my mom followed suit. *sighs* It wasn't like I was off smoking pot or ingesting all sorts of chemicals into my body. I had productive things to do! Oh well, you really can't choose your relatives. Haha! But I love my grandmother. She wouldn't be mommy if she weren't nosy and OC and makulit and madaldal. LOL She really is quite the character! --- Next Monday is the 30th day since I graduated from my LEAP program. I cannot believe it has been that long since our last intensive workshop. It'll be great seeing the whole team again. Earl's council came up with this idea for our attire. It's a bit tricky--from now until Sunday, they will be calling us up randomly and whatever we will be wearing during that time, that is what we will be wearing on the reunion. So good luck to those who favor sleeping in the nude, here's to you not receiving calls in the middle of the night! haha! Labels: dumbledore
posted by Anonymous @ 15:20
Monday, 22 October 2007 "Dance as though no one is watching
Love as though you have never been hurt before Sing as though no one can hear you Live as though heaven is on earth."
posted by Anonymous @ 15:52
 What (and why) am I still hiding?
posted by Anonymous @ 13:42
Saturday, 20 October 2007 I can't believe I forgot it's my grandfather's birthday today! I was already finishing my dinner when my sister suddenly sent me a text message saying Uncle M was asking what their handa was for Daddy's party. That jolted me out of my seat. Hehe.I swear I am just so absentminded these days. Too busy with my "extracurricular" activities to even remember what day it is today. Saturday, I learned earlier. Anyway I got to talk to him and it turns out everybody but me and my Dad (who's stuck in Davao with work) went home to celebrate Daddy's nth birthday. They invited his closest friends over while my cousins and siblings acted as waiters and chefs for the night. Awww I miss family gatherings like this one. I used to be the most bibo out of us cousins when it came to performing during parties. I was quite the show off when I was a kid. Also, my sister told me that "View" was at the party too. He's sort of like my longtime childhood crush. Sigh. Hehehe.
posted by Anonymous @ 19:34
Friday, 19 October 2007 I finally have a job prospect--three, in fact, but I'm really more interested on the one I had an interview with yesterday. It's another PR company (surprise, surprise) and they're really good. What I liked about them is that they're growing and they have this policy of taking in clients preferably on a project basis only--6 months to a year--because they believe that one can already transform a company's reputation in that span of time. I like it in the sense that I wouldn't get bored. I suppose I find it dynamic. And different clients have different challenges so that'll teach me to be more versatile and more creative.Anyway, I passed the initial interview and they're asking me to come back and meet the owner this Wednesday. What am I having qualms about then? Well, Adelle and I got to talk yesterday. She's one of the best coaches (ahem) in LEAP and I've always felt a kinship with her ever since she jumped in on one of our council meetings. And I remember she asked me then if PR was really the path I wanted to follow in my career and I thought then that it was. Well, it still is. But when it comes down to it, what am I really passionate about? Art, writing, photography and traveling. As in if money weren't an issue (why am I making it an issue?), I would probably be spending my time in wanderlust, with my camera (which I have yet to buy), journal and my easel and brushes and paints and canvass in hand. Forget clothes! Haha kidding. :) Adelle told me...PR, marketing, communications...I do it because I know I have the potential to excel in it. And in a way, it also involves creativity and a lot of out-of-the-box thinking so I suppose, yes, I even see myself pursuing a career in the field. If you're really great at what you do, then you even manage to put personal touches here and there in a campaign for a client--subtly, of course. But Adelle asked me, why not make a living out of the things I really love doing? She told me that when she jumped in during that meeting, she saw something in me that has yet to be expressed. And I totally agree with her because much as I try to really let it all out, I can't because I've yet to find the perfect outlet. And then I remembered back in college, the time when I was most at peace, most content with myself, was during my last semester in school. I decided I did not want to continue with my minor degree in Marketing so I used all my remaining electives taking classes that I REALLY loved. I took photography (my teacher was Pancho Escaler and he made me love old school black & white film photography) and oil painting, where I learned that I have always had an eye for color--I'm not bragging here but my teacher loved me! As in I got an A in every painting and that was the first time I dabbled into oils. As in I loved, loved, loved that semester. I was learning a lot of humanities subjects--philosophy, theology (yes I even loved theo here) and I took another elective that made me love the classics--Great Books of Ancient Literature. I learned so much about humanity and its complexities and it gave me a lot of insights about myself and how I related to other people. And then the so-called 'real world' came, which as it turns out, is actually not so real after all. Everything was just skimming the surface, nothing deep or meaningful was really happening, most of the time it was just pure kababawan and then I found my "true self" deteriorating. Writer's block, artist's block, etc etc started popping up by the minute until I was left with no means to express myself. I went on like that for a year until I landed my first stint in PR, which, in a way, helped awaken my passion for writing. It was exciting at first because I was doing things that I loved--I was mobile and I was expressing a part of myself through the releases I wrote for my clients. It wasn't total self expression but in a way, it helped. But then it became so stagnant, I was writing the same thing over and over again, I felt like a robot, I felt frustrated, I felt tired of making pacute to people with apparent power issues. It really drained the hell out of me to the point that my performance was already beginning to deteriorate. I left before I could completely drown myself in that rut I created. Bumming around after did not even feel like bumming at all. I got involved in OCCI's Leadership Trilogy Program and a LOT of changes started happening. The past three months have been the busiest in my life--I was supposed to be doing NOTHING but I ended up doing something extraordinary. I moved out of my comfort zone a lot--hell it wasn't easy but I DID IT and I'm a better person for it. I interacted with people whom I never expected to interact with before--hell I even dropped my expectations--and now I find myself spending time with a ton of interesting people. To say that the past three months left an impact in my life is an understatement. Because it totally turned my world upside down. I totally opened up. I was attracting new people in my life. Not all were pleasant experiences but they really tested me and upon overcoming the challenges they gave me, I came out stronger. ANYWAY I could go on and on. These days I tend to get carried away a lot. Re the PR company, if they offered, I see myself taking the job. It's a company owned by a husband and wife tandem and the whole environment screams creativity. What got to me during the interview was when the manager told me it was a company borne out of passion. And being passionate is something I am passionate about so I suppose that struck a chord. But I'm also setting goals outside of work. Adelle told me about this book called Artist's Way and it's a twelve-week guide to total self expression and I'm going to follow it. I was already planning on working on a similar goal anyway--I want to finish 10 art works by December. Don't know what I'll be doing with them yet but I definitely see myself shooting for an exhibit some time next year. I plan on selling some art works and I'm going to use that money to buy me a new camera. And even a plane ticket to somewhere! Wheeee! Another goal I plan on continuing is my writing portfolio. I enjoyed writing short stories so much that eventually, I want to work on compiling a number of stories and essays and have them published. By hook or by crook. Haha. Good luck to me! :)
posted by Anonymous @ 08:29
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
Day Sleeper: Basketball - the perfect excuse for a group of men to grab each other's asses. Insomniac: Football - a ritual involving enthusiastic tackle hugs, men laying over other men, and tight pants. Day Sleeper: Why are you still awake? And why am I up early?? TBC
posted by Anonymous @ 09:39
My tag: Pinakamasokista sa mga OC It was meant to be a joke. Wes came right before me and he wanted most sadista. I was next, hence he thought I should go for the exact opposite. Totally harmless, you would think. Scene no. 2: HVC sans Kix at Starbucks. Me and Wes talking about personal issues bothering us both at the moment. My breakthrough? Upon thoughtless deliberation (I went with my gut), bottom line is...I realized that I am indeed a masochist. Hello Tricia Dragon Lady. Scene no. 3: Songs playing during the long ride home described my EXACT sentiments at the time. Say What You Want, At the Beginning, Wild Horses, Free. P*takte. Scene no. 4: While writing on my journal, I thought, hey why not dare whoever/whatever's out there to flabbergast me? Turned on my speakers to full volume, shuffled my player, and listened to the first song. It was La Vie Boheme. The reprise. Lyrics please: To Dance!I know I'm rambling and you probably think I'm insane and don't make sense (some of you skeptics might even think I made it all up) but I got goosebumps when that song popped out of the speakers. I was writing (I thought in peace) and then the next thing I know, I'm hearing Mimi belt out 'Masochism!' as if to say (with an eyebrow raised to go with the smirk forming on her face), 'Hey you asked for it hon!' But in fairness, the moment I realized what it is I need to do NOW, Madonna's I'll Remember started playing--probably as a reminder of my kwang kwang days. Haha. And then I'm a believer. Waha I know. I'm crazy, right? :) This is a pointless entry...It only makes sense to the writer. Who is, at the moment, robbed of her senses. Hehehe Good night!
posted by Anonymous @ 02:04
Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Labels: success
posted by Anonymous @ 11:36
Sunday, 14 October 2007 Part of the downside of being *ahem* in between jobs is that you totally lose track of holidays. Like I didn't know this weekend was a long one until everybody started asking me what my plans were. To answer that question, I didn't have any. That is until Reb sent me a text message asking me to invite our other friends to hang out at Robert's place in Cavite.It was one loooong lazy weekend. Filled with a little too much gay energy. As in every other minute I would hear words graphically describing that-which-lies-below-men's-belts. God what a prude--The male penis! Okay there, I said it. Anyway, too many colorful words learned in one overnight stay in Cavite. Who would have thought? Haha As far as I can remember, I have always dreaded going to Cavite where my grandparents were originally from. Every Undas the older members of our family would drag us reluctant grandkids along for a reunion (friends, let's make plans this November 1 shall we???) that will only end in us cousins eating some weird soup concocted by my Auntie Cecil while the "grownups" reminisced about "noong araw." When I say weird, I mean it. It's the only soup I know that has hot dog in it, veggies, fish and some meat or the other. And it's extra creamy. I'm not saying it tastes bad but, well, you get the point. It's unique. Anyway, most of today was spent in the car. We were stuck in traffic all the way to ABSCBN where we were to drop off Mark (inay ko). Apparently, PBB's starting tonight. I think. All I know is Jon Mullaly's going to be in it!!! Could it be after how many seasons of vowing not to watch pinoy reality TV I finally surrender to the status quo? Lalake lang pala katapat eh. Anyway, I don't know why I feel so tired but I suppose being idle can be a tad tiring too. I didn't really do anything much but I feel like my body's totally devoid of energy. This entry's probably not the most coherent one I've written. Because right now I'm about to talk about something else entirely. I am so zonked out these days. I should really work on getting a bit of structure back into my life. I know that having a job will only solve half my problems but even then, I still tend to be a bit chaotic. So some things really need to change. God, I am a mess. But a happy, crazy mess so I don't really hate where I am right now. I just need to achieve that sense of balance. Or something. Anyway, that's all for now. Apparently, I already have the third episode of Ugly Betty but I completely forgot about it. Sacre bleu! Hay. I need my beauty sleep. Ciao! :)
posted by Tricia @ 22:37
Thursday, 11 October 2007 My sister got me hooked on a new show. It's so high school--most probably because of the fact that it IS about high school juniors living in New York's upper east side. It's one of the shows that'll prove to everyone that there is indeed an inner ditz in Tricia. And yes, she refers to herself in the third person.I'm a sucker for gossip. Most probably because of the fact that I was born into a family where I have more titas than I bargained for. My mom has three sisters--all as talkative as she is. This is largely due to the fact that they were brought up by someone who can probably talk to save the world from an alien invasion--my grandmother. Talker extraordinaire. They were brought up in a small town where everybody knew everybody. And my grandmother was mostly the numero uno source of gossip. Anyway, there's this new show in CW called GOSSIP GIRL and it's just vicious. You will not believe what lengths these girls would go to just to become New York's "It" girl. Which is why I love it. It satisfies the inner bitch's cravings for chaos and scandals. That, and the guys are cute. Especially Dan Humphrey--he's supposed to be the smart, decent one who gets the recently "reformed" Serena. Good lord I feel like I'm in high school all over again. Anyway, check out those cheekbones:   Yeah I know the last pic's too pacute. But I swear, he looks better on video. :) And Prison Break's back! But ever since I found out Wentworth Miller is gay...well actually I don't really care. Haha still love him. Cheers to hot gay men! :) Labels: gossip girl
posted by Anonymous @ 23:46
Thank you Papu for giving me something to do! hehehe Here's the first of what would most probably be many Picassoheads I will be doing. I call this one Serenity--it's patterned after the soul card I got when I went to Tita Au's. :)  Looks so peaceful, noh? I suppose that's where I am right now. :) Here's where I was a few--okay, a month ago ---  Haha that was when I still had my imaginary friends for company! The ones that kept insisting on analyzing this and analyzing that over and over again. Glad I kicked them out finally. They were long past their monthly rent. Couldn't tolerate them tenants anymore. So Aloha!Anyway, I'm over my rut--it lasted about 8 seconds. I'm back to being mobile. Yey! I swear, I cannot sit still here in my place. I always feel the need to go out. And I will go out...in a bit. The day's just beginning. :) I need to start taking my job applications more seriously. I've been putting it off for too long--well, okay, it has only been a week. Two weeks. Okay, two and a half. So I suppose it's only time I reunite with reality. :) And I need to work on my action plans. For my new goals. Hehehe can't wait to get crackin'! Ciao folks! Oh and here's the link to Mr. Picassohead--click me click me now. Haha have fun! Labels: picasso
posted by Anonymous @ 12:26
Tuesday, 9 October 2007 I'm having an off day. >:(Nothing really happened. And that's the root cause of the problem. I don't do lazy days anymore! But that's exactly what happened today. I totally procrastinated. Ugh. Okay enough, I'm hitting the mall. Or wherever. Hay. Life.
posted by Anonymous @ 13:52
Monday, 8 October 2007  My cousin and I went on another one of our DVD sprees earlier today. And we ended up getting Knocked Up. It stars Grey's Anatomy's Katherine Heigl as Alison Scott and this guy who I have never even heard of until today, Seth Rogen. He plays Ben Stone, which fits because he's been stoned all his life. Seeing his flabby ass on screen (I'm referring to the painfully literal here) is something I could've gone without. But it adds to the impact of the movie--which I LOVED because it made me realize the value of TRUST. Wahaha. If you didn't get it, go have a one night stand. Anyway, it's a great movie--lots of hilarious moments, bitch fits (hormones, enough said), irritating scenes, good character development (mostly Ben's struggle with maturity) and a Ryan Seacrest cameo. He played the diva version of himself. Loved it. Some quotes from the movie: Pete (played by Paul Rudd): Marriage is like a tense, unfunny version of Everybody Loves Raymond, only it doesn't last 22 minutes. It lasts forever.It sounded funny when I watched the movie. Another one by Paul (yes, we're that close), because he looked cute in the film. He lost a bit of weight since The 40-year-old Virgin, also directed by Judd Apatow. Pete: You look like Babe Ruth's gay brother... Gabe Ruth. Savin' the best for last - Ben Stone: Do you want to do it doggie style? Not showing in Philippine cinemas yet because, well, we just love to wait. :P Labels: knocked up, movie
posted by Anonymous @ 18:32
Sunday, 7 October 2007  you chose AX - your Enneagram type is SEVEN (aka "The Enthusiast").
"I am happy and open to new things"
Adventurers are energetic, lively, and optimistic. They want to contribute to the world. How to Get Along with Me
What I Like About Being a SEVEN
What's Hard About Being a SEVEN
SEVENs as Children Often
SEVENs as Parents
posted by Anonymous @ 22:40
Awww I'm just so overwhelmed right now. :) This weekend was another all-time high. It started at the gym with fabulous Igor--leche ka bakla, your card got me all weepy! Please don't leave!!! Ok kidding, I know you'll have a wonderful time getting to know Dumaguete and I hope you enjoy not only spectacular Dumaguete sunsets but the equally spectacular beach dudes there. Hehehe cheers to da gud lipe! For the first time since I started doing yoga, last Saturday was the first time I actually managed to take a nap after. I thought I was all set to spend the night at home but Robert invited a group of us to join him for dinner at Tangs Restaurant in Glorietta where we had the best Chinese set menu ever! Haha! I totally expected I'd be home before midnight but it turned out I would not be coming home until 5am the following morning. Robert invited me along with Zeph, Bianca and Reb to stay over his place all the way in Bacoor, Cavite where we watched DVDs, ate pizza, and drank beer until the wee hours of the morning--cheers to spontaneity! Loved Rob's place--super cozy...and pink! And filled with a lot of solo photos--one was of him wearing a Superman costume. haha! Panalo ka Robert! Muah! Reb and I had to leave (well, Robert had to drive all of us home) at around 5am though as we had both volunteered to staff FLEX today. Staffing FLEX today was the highlight, the encore, the grand finale of my weekend. As in I have never felt so giving. And I've never received so much. I spent Sunday with the most delightful group of kids--the sweetest kids from My Father's House orphanage. Their "house parents" were taking FLEX facilitated by Russ and Chona so we were the ones babysitting them while their kuyas and ates took FLEX. It was just overwhelming. And incredibly rewarding. As in the tear gates flooded once again. The kids were just so open and loving that you just can't help but fall in love with the whole lot of them. The moment we stepped out of the car, they showered us with an abundance of affection. As in today was just the best. THE BEST!!! They were so adorable!!! And the orphanage was unlike all the ones I've been to in the past. It was so homey and you really feel the love from the people working there. It didn't look dark or industrial or cold. As in you'd want to check yourself in for adoption. Hehe. Anyway, some photos of the kids below: The kids playing with Maggie the dog  Pilyo pilyo!  Ethan, future heartthrob! This kid's super artistic :)  Adorable Emma :)  Emma's baby sis Andrea with Ate Olive:  Waaaah ang cute talaga ni Emma!  Me and Emma:  I barely had two hours of sleep and there were times I nearly dozed off when the kids went to Sunday school but by the time the seminar was over, I was super awake. Even went to Emerald again to do embrazzo. Ended up seeing most of my leapmates there! hahaha! Reunion junkies! LOL :) Labels: flex
posted by Anonymous @ 19:57
Friday, 5 October 2007
I finally got to watch Chuck and Larry! It was funny (Big Daddy still tops my list of Sandler's flicks though!) but what was funnier was watching Zeph struggle with his bladder. Haha peace Zeph! We went to a get together at Coach Lon's place in Manansala after (I loved his pad! May I have it please?) where the people present totally got on my case about being late when I was the one who told them the party started at 8pm. Hehehe sorry guys. Please don't go 3Rs on me. (Good god enough with the seminar jargon tricia!) I'm really really glad a lot of people made it yesterday. It has been less than a week and we already had a reunion! Haha Joms was right--this is a classic case of separation anxiety attack. It's like missing your leg after being decapitated. Okay, too morbid. But really, I miss you guys. :) It was a really fun evening that ended up with me being too talkative thanks to alcohol. But in fairness, I still remember everything that happened last night. Well, at least, I know I didn't do anything embarrassing. Whew. I have to admit I was already buzzed because my mom kept on texting me asking what time I was going home etc etc etc and I just laughed it off. Yikes. She's giving me a mini lecture as we speak. Hehe awww I love my mom! This is one of the few times she's gotten on my case about being irresponsible in years! I've been living away from home for six years already so I'm letting her make the most out of this experience. Wehehe. I'm just struggling not to smile because that would really send her blood pressure off the charts! It's a season of reunions this October (later having dinner with my brunas, next week badminton with my leapmates, tomorrow gym with fabuloush Igor, and next week welcome home dinner for Sing) and a season of downloads. I'm downloading the latest episodes of my favorite shows. Good luck to my Dell's hard drive!!! :D ---- Can I just say that I just love the space where I am in right now? I've never felt so AWAKE. :) And I love how I just enjoy really great moments without having to analyze and be all mental about everything! It feels so liberating. :)
posted by Anonymous @ 12:03
Wednesday, 3 October 2007   And so are the rest of the cast!  And there are new characters!  *faints* Labels: Heroes
posted by Anonymous @ 21:52
My mom just got back from Spain this morning (I am officially dying with envy) and you would think that with the way she's so high blood, she spent the entire ten days there in boot camp instead of relaxing during vacation. As in I really wanted her to take this vacation because she needs to RELAX--she's the dakilang worrier in the family; also known as the serial nagger and she hasn't had a vacation in a loooong time. Hehe anyway, the moment she stepped out of the car from the airport, she reverted back to worrying again about packing (PACKING for the love of God!!!) for when she and my sister goes back home to Davao, which will not be until this Saturday. Haaay. It's a good thing I'm coming from a different space now. Because she would've sucked the happiness right out of me then. Now, I just laugh at her. Haha well not to her face because that would've earned me a lengthy sermon about how much pilosopo I am, but I just feel for her now. I mean, she was traveling with my grandmother for pete's sake! That couldn't have been easy! LOL I remember the last time I went to the States with Mommy (my lola) two-three years ago, I very much wanted to drive and check myself in to the nearest mental hospital. Only I didn't have a license yet. She drove me nuts. As in Macadamia Nuts! She's the most OC in the family, the epitome of a neat freak, and usually after I have finished packing my stuff, she would remove every single article of clothing and proceed to pack it HER WAY. All the while telling me I couldn't pack if my life depended on it. Good God Mommy CHILL! :) Anyway, as I mentioned, I'm doing my best to just understand and accept that most of my family (myself included) are nutjobs. So life's easier now, thank you very much. Haha :) Speaking of, I'm really worried about my sister lately. She's just so gloomy and whenever I would ask her how she was feeling, she would just shrug and do her own thing. I know there's a lot in her mind right now especially with her just recently graduating but I don't want her to dwell on her worries so much! She's usually the happy-go-lucky one in the family, the doofus, the funniest one but I just noticed she has been down on the dumps the past few weeks. I have to cheer her up somehow. Usually a shopping trip works but I'm strapped for cash--but won't be for long. Mwahaha. That's positive thinking for you! ;) Anyway, posting a photo of my mom during my grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary last 2006. She's so pretty noh? :)  And my crazy sister multitasking in Singapore:  Labels: family
posted by Anonymous @ 10:16
Tuesday, 2 October 2007 There's only NOW.  There's only here. Give in to LOVE...  Or live in FEAR.  Saw the movie, haven't seen the musical. Oh well, someday! :) One more quote:
Eyelovit :) Labels: Rent
posted by Anonymous @ 22:40
It's so weird not having to do anything!!! I've spent the past two days at home recuperating from everything that's happened. I was sick during the third intensive--I think I was resistant to the whole thing ending. Fear of abandonment ba 'to? Wahaha Anyway, I lost my voice during our last council meeting because my throat just about gave up on me. I swear. It was the hardest night of my life! I never realized how truly talkative I was until I couldn't talk at all! It was so frustrating! MJ, Olive and Tin were telling me to just shut up and let my throat rest! But I persisted by attempting to sing I forgot what song already. They ended up laughing at me. Hehehe Anyway, thank goodness for mouthwash. It helped a bit. Um, that's basically just about it. I'm not used to not having anything to do (unlike before, dakilang tamad) so you'll probably see me updating more frequently. I've already finished cleaning my room, reorganizing my closet (I need new clothes yehey!), cooked noodles, did a couple of stretches, looked for my camera charger (haven't found it yet), thought about my new action plans for my new goals, sifted through my letters and journals AGAIN, and I even updated my CV. Now I'm left with nothing to do and it's driving me NUTS! Haaaay. Enjoy the silence, Tricia. :) *Saaaam*
posted by Anonymous @ 17:32
Monday, 1 October 2007                           Labels: Leap33
posted by Anonymous @ 21:00
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