I'm not abandoning my blogs soon for work, so I shall update it with a very long post of such things that has been happening so far in my life.
Well, as if you care.
But you do, since you're reading this, right?
Right.
The English Overload Friday
Perhaps I have really earned some good new friends from work and this is, I guess, I whole new life style for me. Costly happiness would be an understatement as I don't know how many pesos I shell out every week hanging out with these people. Well, it is fun, that I have to admit. And the company is undeniably comfortable for me.
Well, one of the Friday get-aways I had so far with this group is hanging out with a few Koreans, which are actually students of my former co-workers. They are now working in an English institution located in Tomas Morato, but we keep in touch. That Friday, I was even a bit hesitant to stay as I heared Koreans would hang-out with us. That's diffent, I thought, I didn't know how different it was from my work now or if it would be awkward as hell. That's the scenario I try to avoid at all times: awkward moments.
I was wrong, fortunately.
From the beginning it was comfortable. Although I had to speak in English--again, with the practiced accent--it was not awkward at all. Those Koreans were friendly and that was a good thing, since we were not any different. It was just weird that I felt like a tour guide, ESL teacher and cultural analyst at the same time at some point.
Carl, Julius, and Scarlet are really nice people. In the long run, I didn't really notice that I have been speaking English the whole night. We gave advises on how to improve their skills and in turn learned about the Korean culture as they were conversant, definitely. As I said to Bry, it was almost a whole day teaching. But for friends, of course, that was no big deal. I guess that was also automatic as a teacher.
It was a night to remember; I guess new friends were made. We all went home a little limp and hell sleepy, but that was fun.
The catch here is...this is the day I started losing my voice. I mean literally. XD
And I exchanged my lighter with Carl. ^^
The Shouyo Ramen of Life
Last Tuesday, Mao and I started this impulsive get-away to this special place every Tuesday. Well, the next Tuesday wasn't any different, minus the impusiveness but added company of Aia and Nel.
We tried out the new restaurant near our favorite hang-out place where we usually consume the undefeated flavor of kakigori and Takoyaki. Well, the new place offered a much cheaper price for the ramen, so it was inevitable, for me and my friends who are much obliged to economic ways, we just had to bite it.
Much to our surprise, the food actually offered more than the value. It was cheap but the serving was plenty, with much more toppings and the satisfying taste of authentic ramen made by a Japanese cook. To top it off, I tried the apple flavored sake which they call Chu-hi. No damage made to my consciousness, it was refreshing actually.
As food would never be absent on our menu, the laughter and silly stories never left us. Of course with the occassinal puff of smoke and kakigori, the tiredness in the end was all worth it.
P.S. one of the best discovery this night was the soothing voice of the female vocalist of the band playing that night. I don't know how to describe her voice, but imagine a voice fading soothingly into the night as you are about to sleep in a comfortable nipa hut near the sea. Beautiful~
A Reunion with Mejor
One thing I.miss about college is of course my friends, specially Joanna, my mejor, the best friend I made from college.
Well, we still keep in touch, although communication nowadays is a little choppy due to our preoccupied times. She is now a professor in UST as I am an English teacher. As it was, most of the conversation went around problem and crazy students of ours who make our lives a little better and stressful each passing day.
I miss those times with Joanna where being a pseudo-intelligent wasn't something to be irked about by others and appreciating academic topics where as hot as finding something interesting about some popular local actor in a tabloid. I miss those FX and jeepney rides home after a literature class where we had our own world inside those public fares and the discussion of the heated topic in class was continued with analysis and the occasional lit inside jokes and queer reading.
I missed Mejor's humor and the usual recommendation of foods and good taste in products. We also met with Jerome, also a classmate, as we were headed home. Some reminiscing about our professors and current job and we called it a day.
I hope we can do that again. ^^
Catch here...I was able to buy Selecta's Pistacho and Cashew nuts flavored ice cream!
Benjas in a Bathing Suit [I swear I lack a better title 8D]
After helping Dylan with her new notebook and connecting with the wi-fi at SM, I headed to our usual hang-out place to meet Mao, Aia and Benj. Kamiru was supposed to be there, but I guess I was too late as she speed off to a reunion.
The taxi ride was hell.
Well, hyperbole yes, but the fare was.
I was expecting to arrive early and with little uneasiness as I wanted to relax at the back of the car, looking out the windows and enjoying the cool air. Much to my dismay, the driver did not know where the place I told him earlier was and we went around Ayala to Pasong Tamo the whole time just to find the place. I was even the one asking for directions. My bill went over a hundred which was out of budget for me.
I'm bad at taking taxis because I'm dumb in directions myself. I can find my way walking, but never instructing. It will be hard for me to drive my own car, I guess.
Anyway, I was able to meet Benjas, whom Aia and Mao reported to be ina swim suit.
And indeed, indeed, she was in one.
We have proof, my dear. Better not deny the truth! Har har!
We went to the same restaurant last Tuesday and enjoyed a particular time chatting one of the waitresses, as she told us many things about Japan and the conversation taking an amusing turn to X-Japan, her favorite band. She told us she had been to concerts of some band, hanged some posters on her wall, bought albums and more to the likes of the modern fangirl. She was so cool to even take interest in us young kids hopping around the restaurants of the place. I guess she was fond of our unusual behaviors and of course, the common interest. She took notice in us and that's what flattered me the most. It's just that sometimes, some Filipinos in fancy or foreign restaurants tend to neglect young people eating there because they have better mouths to feed who has a hand that can pay better. So the attention was comforting, the chat was both informative and fun.
We even got to know the name of tha Takoyaki man whom Aia had been eyeing since last week. He is indeed interesting as he was a little silent. We also tried some Japanese ice creams and to say that they were "Umaaaaaaaaaai~" is an understatement. ^^
As usual, the serenade of the female singer at night almost lulled us to sleep, although we got a little distracted with the crack vid Mao showed us.
'Crazy Crazy Crazy' videos of Girugamesh made me love Nii. Oh hoes.
My gaaaaaaaad, a fanfic about NiixSatoshi is coming. 0__________0
Starcity Comeback
I think I've expressed myself enough with my friends that I wanted to ride the rollercoaster.
Well, guess what?
I still wasn't able to!
Not enough time and dizzy friends. Too bad.
Friday night, some co-workers asked me to go to Starcity with them along with some Korean students again. I don't know why they need the back up, they can handle them. I have to admit, Starcity was the keyword here, and I was seriously aching for the adrenallin rush.
There was even a small irritating moment when I was trying to find the guys in MOA. The mall is FREAKING HUGE so I did not appreciate unclear messages and uncalled for moving when they know they have to meet someone. I wasn't a freakin' genious at the place myself and it was one fucking hot day so my blood boiled to my head a little.
I lashed out for a few minutes, but I was okay after a few minutes and some ice cream. I was a little embarassed about my actions as we had guests to host, but anger is irrational, they should at least know that, even with the absence of language.
After eating something, we headed to the place and bought our tickets.
I was excited and amazed at the same time, because the place has changed so much. The fascilities seemed much bigger and it has improved in terms of space, cleanliness and even the rides have been upgraded.
First few minutes I was already soaked with water from the Water Jungle ride. I enjoyed the very ride though. Next we headed to the Surf Dance [which the title I find ridiculous, by the way] which I found out that Erin [one of the Koreans] is a damn ball of energy. While we were screaming our lungs off for a break as the machine went on and on making us dizzy and scared, she was laughingt the whole time. I genuinely did not sense a fear in her. Even when we went to ride the Viking, she was holding my hand the whole time and was screaming happily as we all closed our eyes for the sake of our own sanity.
Well, she was fun to be with. Talking with her was a little more challenging, but I like Erin that way. We even made fun or our so-called "boyfriends".
Time flew too fast and we weren't able to ride the roller coaster. It was only me and Erin left eager to take on more rides, as our other friends were saying a definite NO MORE to us. So we ate our late meal and headed home.
P.S. I saw a lot of Kouyou! XD
Shaider had turned 20!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAIRA!
This is the last event to tell. It's already Sunday and I was freagin tired.
It was a sort of reunion with some high school friends. It was fun singing and chatting with old pals again. The food was great as well.
I just did not like drinking that mixed gin and juice the last minute. I got a little dizzy, pairing it up with a smoke.
Damn.
Still, it was a lot of fun!
And that's the end.
Now, next Friday is swimming time.
Yes, I have a very active social life.
For the mean time, I shall work.
