Whatever
POSTED AT 12:49 PM

duskee

Laguna Beach... waaa!!! addicting... bakit kaya?

Exams and english... fun fun fun... pero mahal.

And I wish I didn't have to get sick when we went to the beach. It was right after that english test.

I really want to go back to school. I want it really really bad. Ewan... the nerd in me is waking up I guess.

If he threatens to appear at my door one more time, he better do it or abandon all plans completely.

Life is good isn't it?

I want a bike.

Of worms and bird fly
POSTED AT 08:47 AM

duskee

I got sick. We can't call it bird flu even if i love birds because I didn't have the flu. So, at home, we call it bird fly. We still don't know what it was. But whatever it was, I didn't like it. I was in bed for four days. I couldn't eat anything. My world was spinning and I was so tired it felt like I trekked Mt. Apo three times over. I lost a nano-pound from it. I don't feel at all like I have rested enough. And I missed a chance to go out with Static. Matagal na kaming hindi nag-sasayang ng pera together.

What does my dad and my brothers do to entertain me while I was sick? Make worms from guavas jump. Don't ask me how they did it or why. All I know is that guava from a tree growing in a cemetery is very delicious. But they have the weirdest worms in them. Don't eat the worm. 

Wannabe
POSTED AT 09:01 AM

duskee

Achu....

Five things I wanted to be

 

Air Force Pilot - This was never really a secret. And I believe I've told a gazillion people about this. I've always wanted to fly like my dad. I acted on this dream too, before it was thrown back into my face then it shattered. But it's ok. I'm not bitter. I get to be a field biologist. If I can't fly, might as well watch those born to fly. Beat that!

Teacher - Not a secret either. I wanted to be a teacher like my mom. Though I don't teach for a living, this dream is being fulfilled as a field biologist.

Mother - Not a secret either. I think almost everyone knows I can be a kidnapper. I just love kids and having my own will be a joy, until they grow up to be brats like me. Bwahahaha...

(The first three answers I've always dreamed of since I was in Kindergarten.)

Forensic Pathologist - This is why I read a lot of psychotic novels. Hehehe... I checked out how to be one too but since I'm in the Philippines, I don't think this is such a good idea. Nice dream though. At least now we have CSI, I don't feel so deprived. 

Marine Biologist - I actually don't like corals all the time. But everyone who knows me knows I love to swim, and I love the beach. It's ok that I didn't really get to be a Marine Biologist. I am a biologist now anyway. I'll just watch NatGeo and chat up the only Marine Biologist in our office (more like taunt him), I always feel better afterwards.

 

Overall, life is good. God took me where He wanted me and I believe that's always the best thing to be.

 

 

 

Bayot ka Yani
POSTED AT 09:27 AM

duskee

Note: I'm not a homophobe. I know it might seem derogatory to some. I wish I could be more politically correct, but right now, I just want to tease someone who won't read this anyway. Forgive me.

 

After being sick for almost a week, Tatit and I went out for lunch. I was craving for Japanese, so I ended up eating the fast food version of it, which was not at all fast. Then my papa, who has been stumbling all over himself taking care of me when I was sick since no one really knows what happened to me, called to check up if I ate already. In short, he followed Tatit and I and had lunch with us. It was good to finally eat lunch after a week, but then my stomach was reeling and spinning afterwards. It was an annoying feeling, yet it was kinda funny.

Tatit and I had this brilliant idea to bug Yani on his last night in Davao, which is almost a tradition. We invited him to watch Corpse Bride, and he set it and said yes. Tapos, bayot talaga! He backed out at the last minute. I say it's because he got scared of the movie. hehehe...

I'm a mean friend I know. I could be more evil if I want to be.

Tatit and I still watched the movie and ate pizza. Again, more stomach acrobatics. Then we decided to walk home from the mall, just to pass time. It was nice to slow down time, not to rush hanging out together.

Which all got me wishing that I could spend time like that with my best friends and kada from hi school. Every time we get together we're rushing either because I have to go home to cook dinner for my lola (which I love doing) or they have to work the next day (or that evening) or I take the first flight back to Davao and it's already midnight.

But then again, time spent with a friend, is always time well spent (even if you fight sometimes).

Pero I still say bayot si Yani. hehehe...

Peace! 

 

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On a more somber note...

There's an orange parrot who we've been missing for exactly a year today. Luv lots parrot!

Hanging out over cake
POSTED AT 08:53 AM

duskee

Last Saturday was a day of remembering. It was nice to hang out with friends, but sad to be one friend short.

It never really gets easy to accept, I think your heart just chooses to go numb in order to go on.

....
Parrot, I still love the bead necklace you gave me, kahit cheap. Bwahaha. I can still see vividly that day you gave it to me. We were on our way home from the mountain. We have both been up there for quite a while. You and Namie had a trade, so she got another necklace. And then, I just pointed to my throat, and said "Boyd oh, walang nakasabit." Instantly, you took off the one you were wearing and gave it to me. Thanks men. That's generosity at its finest.

Namie lost hers. It was among the last things I told you, the last time we talked. Then I went back to the mountain. And guess what, I found Namie's necklace.

During that week I found out what happened to you in Jolo, I kept on feeling like I don't deserve to grieve. We knew each other for only a short time. Loser naman ako sa mga gimiks niyo so basically, non existent ang bonding outside of the mountain. But what happened to you broke me heart. You're a good friend.

Funny nga kasi walang nakakakilala sa akin. Joke nga namin nila Tatit ngayon, ikaw lang ang link ko to everyone else. No one really knows who I am, except that some saw me wearing your necklace. Maybe they thought it just looked like the one you had. Cheap nga naman kasi di ba?

They still don't know who I am until now.

Sabihin na lang natin na gatecrasher ako. Gatecrasher na may suot na cheap na bead necklace na kahit minsan ay hindi ipagpapalit.

....
Anyway, we ambushed Rhoie and followed him like little ducklings. He gave in and treated us to MTS. But I had to go to church to practice. I bought some slices of cake on my way home and we had it for dessert at home.

Sunday was a blast. We were supposed to have a movie marathon but ended up spending more time cooking our snacks than watching movies. We also baked a cake.

Friends are just one of the best among God's creations. 

Gee double Oh Dee GOOD!
POSTED AT 09:22 AM

duskee

Joy and happiness!!

I've been seriously thinking of buying a bike for the past months now. And out of all the things I want to buy, but I probably can't afford, the bike is what I need and not just want.

Two weeks ago my papa tossed the idea around of us buying bikes and how he's willing to help us buy it. Tadah! It's a sign! 

So this week I was asking people about where to buy and what to buy. God knows I know nothing about bikes. And the only bike I've ever had was a generic mountain bike bought from Tumana which got stolen when we moved here to Davao. I don't really need a fancy bike, but if I can get one at a bargain, why not.

So I asked Tito Kiko who is so into toys like that and he agreed to help me chose. And, the best part is, while I'm choosing, he'll let me borrow one of his bikes so I can see if the bike would really answer my needs.

Isn't that just happiness?

And another thing, my Tita Rory, Tita Mila and Tito Sammy are all coming to Davao next week. WOOHOO with a capital WOO!!! We haven't seen them in ages since they live in the US of A and we haven't been there for the longest time. Life is just so good.

Plus, I get to go on field for three days. I know it's uber short compared to the month that I usually spend in the mountain, but at least it gets me out of the city and back into my element for a while. And it's in Mt. Sinaka, which is a place I absolutely love. Swimming in cold water. YEY! We're going with a brilliant scientist couple, Dr. Thomas and Line (pronounced as Lina)  Brooks with their nine-month old baby boy, Rasmus. Excited!

Oh, yes. My mom is also finally home. Well, right now she's in Gensan, but at least she's close by. I missed her so much when she was in Bangkok. I'll get to spend time with her when I get back from field.

And finally, this fickle minded little girly has decided to cut her hair. Because Madame Ugliness likes my hair this way, I will CUT. SNIP SNIP. VENGEANCE WILL BE MINE. *insert evil laugh* Just kidding. No, I really want to get my hair styled. And my mom and I will do that when I get home. If I can't go on field with the Biodiversity Team in Maragusan, might as well glam up since there are no more field work schedules for December. Bwahaah... Now to shed some pounds... NOT!!!

Sorry, I'm a bit hyper. 

Currently feeling: hungry as usual

Batang iniwan
POSTED AT 08:52 AM

duskee

Wahahah... I chickened out from getting a radical haircut. I instead just had my hair trimmed. Plus, the hair stylist didn't want to cut my hair short cause he liked my curls.

Anyhoo, my Tita Rory was so excited when she gave me this tube blouse/dress thingie. Darn it, how do I break it to her I don't wear girl? I looked like a cake. ehehehe...

We ate so much for dinner last night. Reunions are just always so much fun.

All the field people left today. Boohoo... Palagi na lang iwan si Camille. Loser talaga ako. And on my next field this week, I'm going with ****. It just sucks.

Oh well. Basta beauty ako... hehehehe... 

DROOL
POSTED AT 12:47 PM

duskee

I've been wanting the Siemens M65 for months now. I've been holding off buying it for other reasons. The number reason is hoping that someone loves me enough to give me one so I won't have to buy it. The other is that though I have the money, I feel guilty to just spend it on a phone. It's so selfish.

But, I saw the Siemens M75, the upgraded version of the former. And I tell you, I won't hold off any longer. Hehehehe....

That phone was made with me in mind. 

Still, even if I don't get it, I'm not gonna throw a fit. My trustee Nokia 6210 is enough for me and can withstand all the brutalities I expose it to especially on field.

If Santa gave me the M75 though, the hell with loyalty. Hehehehe... 

LIFE
POSTED AT 01:43 PM

duskee

Despite all the things that are going wrong (and bad) around me today (and I mean it in a broad sense), God has still continually showed that He is on our side. It is true that no one can snatch you from your Father's hand.

Just last week, we had the wonderful surprise of having our aunts and uncles who we haven't seen forever come visit us. Family are just great.

My parents are gonna get new mobile phones for free. And though I am being a brat and hoping I'd get a phone too (among other things) it really is ok even if I don't get one as long as my folks are happy. They're getting their phones next week.

My mom has finally received the promotion she has been waiting for for ages. After over twenty years of service as a teacher at UP, she is now a Full Professor 2. Way to go Mom!

Because I looked after our visitors two weeks ago, instead of going on field (which is my preference) I found a great school. I haven't applied yet because I'm still waiting for the necessary information, but at least I found an option that isn't going to be a blind purchase.

I got to talk to my yamyam again after I can't remember how long. Miss you!

And, Ryu and I had a long conversation through text (if you call it that). It's great to reconnect with good friends.

Life is good. Wouldn't you agree?