Jitemis

Hi kids. Just came back from Subic. Super fun! The first day we were there we went swimming. The beach was nice, even if a bit stony. I got to use my new goggles! We also played beach volleyball and went sunbathing. Di naman ako umitim, uggh. Funny: today I cleaned the inside of my ears and still found bits of sand.

Anyway, that night we used Lani's Magic Mic. As you might know, I am not very fond of videoke. But three shots of Bailey's later, I am caught (on video) wailing like a madman to that Bonnie Tyler classic (we're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks... i really need you tonight! forever's gonna start tonight, forever's gonna start tonight...). Slightly embarrassing. Plus I had trouble getting sleep because of the alcohol.

The next day we woke up late and went horseback riding--literally a pain in the ass. All the idle moments we spent eating and taking pictures. I love my blockmates! Including the honorary ones. Sheena, a million thanks for the Subic trip and for everything. I know you will find time (and funding) to go back once in a while. Take it easy.

Hmmm. Our photos will be up in BJ's photoblog... soon, I hope.

As for Christmas, what happened every year happened yet again. The holidays kind of force you into being cheery, and the excitement builds up until December 24, then Christmas day you waste by pretending to hear mass and sleeping and playing PC games. You know the drill.

Happy new year everyone!

If you are wondering why today's entry is entitled like that, wonder away. Private joke 'yan ng mga sumama sa Subic. Jitemis...

LSS

hintay
sugarfree
(http://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/sugarfree/sa_wakas/hintay-219027-lyric/)

mabilis ang ikot ng mundo
sa kakasabay, nahihilo ako
isang hakbang sa limang patlang
may panahon, pagkakataong

mawawala kapag di hinawakan
madudulas kapag hindi iningatan
hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy

hintay, hintayin mo ako
mahirap nang maiwan dito
hintay, hintayin mo ako
at dahan-dahan lang hoy

mabilis ang galaw ng oras
sa kakasabay nauubos ang lakas
mabilis na mahirap sabayan
may panahon, pagkakataong

mawawala kapag di hinawakan
at dudulas kapag hindi iningatan
hoy, hoy

Lunch and Sex

I went out to lunch with Bea and Leonard the other day. To be able to fully enjoy their company, I had to leave work a bit earlier than usual. (I intentionally made that sound as if it were a difficult task—it’s not.) My boss just arrived from the US and was in a pretty good mood. Anyway, Bea fetched me at the office and the two of us made our way to the AS steps, just like when we were clueless freshmen. She proceeded to tell me about her latest escapades with… wait, I can’t divulge that here. So we talked until Leonard arrived. Then we took a jeep to Katipunan, where we stuffed ourselves silly with delicacies at Gayuma. Bea, the self-proclaimed South Beach diet advocate, finished the rest of the butter-and-fruit cake I had for dessert. That cheat.

It’s really amazing how fast time flies when you’re just chatting with your friends. Leonard was talking about being disappointed with some aspects of his volunteer work, Bea was talking about being hit on by a Yao Ming double, I was talking about the recent MSI party (where a lot of macho dancing transpired—don’t ask) and lab party (where I totally had fun and discovered I like wine). We did this nonstop until about 4 pm, when Bea had to do some errands. An hour and a half later we found ourselves at the Coffee Beanery at Shangri-La doing what we do best (you guessed it right): talking. The pastime never gets old.

Haaay.

I am tempted to talk about my friends’ latest forage for love, but this is my blog. Talking about my life is required, I’ve been told. Lately I’ve found nothing interesting to write about. And especially in the realm of (dare I say it?) romance. Aaaaiieee, but I’m tired of ranting. Dadating siya kung dadating siya. That’s that and I’m shutting up.

I’m so looking forward to the Subic trip with my blockmates (can’t wait to see you Sheenz) and the Boracay adventure with my family. I don’t care what the summer lovers say, Christmastime is beachtime!

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Tuesday night I watched the farewell program for Sex and the City’s final season. It’s one of the shows that I really regret not having followed (others include The X-Files and The Simpsons). I think I may have watched less than twenty episodes, but each made an impact on me. Each episode of Sex that I got to see had me laughing my head off, in near tears, realizing a sudden epiphany, etc. And unlike what the creators supposed happened to many men, I’m glad to say I was never threatened by it. You had to appreciate a show where the cast can say phrases such as “eat pussy” and not flinch.

Who’s your favorite Sex character? Mine is Miranda.

To everyone whom I will not see/talk to before the twenty-fifth: Happy Christmas! Frohliche Weinachten! Maligayang Pasko!