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Monday, October 30, 2006
Well-prepared for Paeng4:58pm
LSS: The song with the lyrics, "Hold on to the night, hold on to the memory..." cheezy song on a rainy afternoon From inq7.net, super typhoon Paeng has left Luzon. This should be a good news and a new hope for a sunny day tomorrow. But before this storm hit the Philippine Area of Responsibilities, some blog entry-deserving things took place over the weekend. For the past weeks, I've been doing my grocery rounds on a weekend morning. And from my grocery basket last Saturday, a couple of new things went in. One is that small Lady's Choice sandwich spread that my mom requested; and 5 variands of Quaker instant oatmeal. I replaced my box of full cream milk for a pack of oatmeal that I must consume for 5 straight days. I was comparing the nutrition facts at the back of their labels. I will still favor what milk has to offer. But I also like to try oatmeal. So, now I have Friut Favourites (Strawberry, Banana & Honey), Bakery Favourites (Honey Hazelnut, Cinnamon Roll) and Nutri Plus - Vanilla, which I took in last night. The aroma was good. But it was like eating baby food. I almost wanted to spit it out. But a pack costs me at least 10 bucks. And I do not want to waste money and food at the same time, so I swalled everything in helplessly. I just keep telling myself that what I was eating is nutritious though I am not enjoying it. Well, 1 down 4 to go. I hope the other flavors taste better. Also from that trip in the supermarket, I picked the things that I need for cooking. I intended to cook pochero for our lunch. And because I am serious creating my pochero a la arnold, I followed the recipe that I copied from pinoycook.net. Unfortunately, no sweet corn supply in that supermarket for weeks. So, I had no choice but to drop that recipe and switch to something else: tinola. After arriving home, I found out that my brother's former girlfriend is dropping by the house. So, my mom prepared the house while my sister cooked our lunch. She finally arrived. But lunch was still on the way to be done. We just had some snacks on lunchtime. We ate the bread I bought from Red Ribbon last Friday night. I was a little confused for the reason why she was dropping by since my brotehr has a new girlfriend, whom I've met twice in our house. My mom has that usual question and answer portion which I did hear (And I didn't plan to hear). And I do not meddle with my sibling's relationships. With this, I am not disclosing anything that I know... bleh! Anyway, it was me who cooked our dinner. Again, it was my version of Guinisang Monggo from pinoycook.net. The only difference I did on the food was soaking the monggo beans for just an hour. I didn't follow the instruction religiously. But it tasted okay. Lunch the next day was another recipe from Nestle's website. It is called Sinarabasab. I cannot explain why such a name but you can go check what it is made of from their site. This next one is not about food. But if you love exotic dining, you might to consider this. A small, fat frog has been going back an forth in our house. Sometimes, I will see it in our sink. Sometimes, in our living room. This morning I found it on our sofa, lying beside my bag. I tried throwing it outside but for some reason, it finds its way back to our house. Hmmm... ****************** I had this petty "interrogation" which a church person yesterday afternoon. Two ladies bothered us while we were watching tv. One lady said that they were asking for some donation. It was my habit to ask for a copy of a permit approved by our baranggay captain allowing them to make the rounds in our baranggay. Stupid me forgot to ask that paper that time. So, I asked where is their church located. She said, " Sa kabayanan (in the town proper).." I thought that the people from the Cathedral do not necessarily travel to places asking for monetary help. Besides, our place is the farthest among all the baranggays in our town. So, why the hell they always choose our area? I gave the lady a weird look? I asked again, " Saan po? (Where?)" She repeated, " Basta sa bayan... (Somewhere within the town...) *a short pause* ... sa Canalate (in Canalate)" Fact: Canalate is a baranggay that is very close to the heart of the town. One can even walk from the Cathedral to this place. I asked another question. " Ano pong religion nyo? (What's your religion?)" She said, "Christian..." I followed up with the question, " Pa'no pong Christian? Born-again Christian?" She replied, "Christian.." I asked again, " Pa no po? (what kind?)" She kept silent for a few seconds. Then she admitted, "Born again Christian. Pero that's how other people call it.But it's Christian." I told her, "Catholics are Christians... I was just asking." Then, I left to get some spare coin. [Duh! I remember my Religion class in primary school. Everyone who believes in Christ are Christian. Same goes with people who glorify Buddhah. They're Buddhist. I just don't understand why you can't tell me your sect. Plus, it was in your banners and stickers that you call your organization as born-again Christians. I have good friend who belong to this group but they do not act this weird when asked about their religion. I knew it that this might be some kind of syndicate. Why? Another group of people went to my friend's house asking for... you guessed it right, some financial help for their church. The only difference was that they were giving some entertainment playing the guitar and singing, " Narda." Once this same thing happened. But my friend's grand father was able to expel these evil. Their excuse for asking money was that they were celebrating a feast in their baranggay. And I am sure that you guessed what was their baranggay. Yep, Canalate. My friend's grandfather told these people that their fiesta was yesterday. They left the yard dumbfounded.] I went back to give their envelope with my P5 donation. She said, "God bless you." I replied with a, "That's okay" answer. But I was looking at her straight in the eyes. She was bowing her head. I am not saying that 5 bucks is nothing. I work hard for every cent that I earn. And for these people whom I do not trust and use the name of teh Lord in vain to gain something is really, really bad. Anyway, God bless them, too.
posted by Arn  at 6:41 PM
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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Untitled10.24.06 Tues3:44pmMusic: Pwede Ba - Soapdish My lunch today was an unusual combination: tuna pasta (from my teammate Drake's birthday treat), corn, fried liempo, 2 slices of chicken luncheon meat, water and Pepsi Cino. continued on 10.25.06, Wed @ 4:12pmI just finished my lunch. I had aligue from ricecapades. Decent enough but not the usual that I enjoy. Anyway, updates had been minimal. I fix a lot of things, work-related and the other. I am done with my initial interview Thursday last week. It was originally scheduled during the morning. But due to miscommunication, I was asked to choose if I want to come back in the evening or the next morning. I said that I prefer that same day, in the evening. The interview went fine. I was still shy but a little relaxed. I tried to be a spontaneous with my answers as possible. I was also laughing with the interviewee. And that made me comfortable in that situation. I was set for another interview but haven;t heard any info as of today. Now, I am set again to apply to a position in my own team. I am hoping for the best for me and for my team. *scratches cheeks... everytime I eat seafoods, my face becomes itchy. I know I do not have allergies with these yummies...scratches harder* This week has been easy on me. Aside from the issue started by a teammate about me, everything is ok. I mean, anyone can start fire. But I will let that fire burn who created it. So, the hell with this person. Oooh! Much, much fire. Hotter. Hehe! I'm so bad. No, devilish. It's holloween. Bwahahaha! I am nice. I know you know that. But when I am pushed to my limit, one will see. Unfortunately, I am not someone who will cause a fight or an issue. I resolve this by ignoring the existence of the person. That works for me. I do not like much more drama especially when I just knew the person for a week or so. Even Ate Charo will understand the personal space and privacy I demand. As per my former teammate's favorite line goes, though this is already an edited one, " HINDI ako parang isang karinderyang bukas sa lahat ng gustong kumain."I am wounded and she's salt. So, do not come anywhere near me. You can only get what you want to a certain level. But never will I be asking you to be a shoulder to cry on. Peace. Anyway, much of that bad stuff, last week was better. I had been thinking about some things that I noticed. First was the lady inside the bus I took going home. She seated on the row next to mine. She called up someone and informed the person that she almost won a prize in a bingo bonanza held in a certain mall. I overheard that she will try her luck again. From their talk, it seemed that the lady is fond of taking chances in that kind of gamble. Perhaps, a hobby. I understand people who take this option to earn or win money. The country is still struggling. Her voice sounded very excited while informing the person on the other line that she almost won. From that voice, I figured how she will use the money. Perhaps, additional help for her family. Bill payment, maybe or even for a week long grocery. Another one was the two ladies fixing their biodata while walking at the way that connects two malls. This was the day when I was in happy mood going home for I've got good feedback from my interview. The mall was almost closing. It was a little over eight. The girls looked tired. They mightbe preparing their papers for tomorrow next hunt. To end this, I have to admit that I envy big time this girl, who I was walking along with on my way to work this morning, for have three different SLRs clingging to her body. I desperately need one to cure my itch for photography. Pautang. Better, palibre o pahingi. :p
posted by Arn at 5:04 PM
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Friday, October 13, 2006
EGBDF10.12.06 Thurs3:40pmLSS: Idlip - Imago "Every Good Boy Does Fine" Remember this in music lessons back in elementary and high school? Well, I do. But I am not discussing something specific about notes and G and F clefs. My music teacher back in high school is already a widow. Her husband, my former English teacher, departed early this month. continued on 10.13.06, Fri @ 10:45amHe is Mr. Rodolfo Bagay. I remember getting the second highest rating on the second grading period in fourth year high school for his English class. I think I got an 88. I was second to our soon proclaimed salutatorian. One of my classmates who strived hard to get high grades in the subject was even contesting why I got such a grade. My then classmate settled for a third or fourth place, I guess. Anyway, I feel bad not being able to be in the wake. His remains were brought to my high school before his internment. Due to conflict of schedules, I never realized that it was too late for me to make a visit since the wake was over. This will not serve as a eulogy. I was not able to meet the person in a more meaningful sense. Not that being a teacher ain't. I learned alot from his which I am still utilizing in my everyday life. I will include you in my prayers, sir. And your are the best principal I've ever met in my whole school life. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And may Your light shine on him forever. Rest in peace, Sir Bagay. ******** Can you imagine a vulnerable newborn child crying in the middle of the night because he was left by whoever in the garbage area? Not just that, imagine the poor kid inside a sack, placed alongside household wastes. His umbilical cord wasn't even cut. The person where the other end of that cord was attached may be in penance right now. It the was midnight of Oct 11, Wednesday, when the dog of my lola's neighbor kept barking at the garbage bin. The house owner got quite bother so she checked what was with her dog until a cry was heard coming somewhere in those stacks of trash. There was baby boy inside a sack with his umbilical cord still uncut. I am not sure what happened with the boy. All my mom knew was that he was brought to a midwife to have him cleaned. I am now curious where he is right now... and how will he be growing up. ******** Thank you to my teammate, Ronchie, for bringing us something from Gerry's yesterday. I think he was in happy mode for treating Goldi and Agnes a lunch while desserts me and Cythia. I still have a sore throat but I enjoyed the sylvanna that I got. ******** Are you paraskevidekatriaphobic?******** My cousins are off to Baguio today. I hope they have fun while being safe.
posted by Arn at 6:19 PM
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Hey, Shawty! 'Twas My Birthday!!!
5pm
Music: Time Machine - Juan Pablo Dream I had three cakes for my birthday... ... birthdays are not complete without one. But I had three. Well, that's just me. One for my lola and my relatives, one for my family and one here in the office. A chiffon marble something, a choco cappuccino delight and a black forrest party cake. Of course, on my personal, I went treating myself with material stuff. I don't want to call it shopping since I didn't hop from one store to the other. I already figured days before where to get the things I want for my birthday. But before you envy me of my new stuff :bleh:, let me give you a rundown of the treats I had that started Oct. 5th, a Wednesday. 10.05 (Wed) : One of my teammates already spoiled the surprise that was waiting for me. I knew there was already something but not in details. After I opened my company mail, I saw several messages and one of 'em came straight from my manager located somewhere in the US. It was a complete and a stress releiver at the same time. Almost three years of my existence here, this is the first time received such. But I am not complaining. Everyone is working hard with or without praises. Still, it is something to think about during "down" times. You know what I mean. 10.06 (Fri) : From my remaining 18 1/2 leave credits, I used one for this day. I intentionally did not tell my mom that I was on leave. This is my personal time. My mom might just ask me to stay home and wait for our clothes to dry on the clothesline. I used my Maxicare card in my trip to the dentist. Same clinic where I had cleaning and filling last year but different dentist. I went to Team Manila's main office after to buy my first shirt from the company. I got two for myself, one for my sister and a set of button pins. I headed to Robinson's Place Manila afterwards. I was particularly looking for this store that sells vintage shirts with prints like the Beatles and Bioman. Unfortunately, even the guards had no idea where it is. A friend mentioned that it is somewhere in the second level. Zigzaged my way in all level but found none. I settled for a polo from Cinderella. It was a good buy. The store is onsale. And I got mine with a whapping 50% off. It was P692 before. Do the math on how much I paid. It was pink with some blue and white lines. Mainly pink. This is my dare to myself until my next birthday comes. I should be able to wear the colors that I find off to me. Yellow, red, violet, pink... as long as the shirt looks good on me. But I am not joining the pink-wearing crowd in the metro. I also got Bob Ong's "ABNKKBSNPLA ko?!" from Powerbooks. I started reading it last Sunday and finished it yesterday. I am not proud that I finished reading it that quick but I like the way I covered the book with a plastic cover. It was neat. And securing it from water spills, ink stains and lizard droppings mean I value the book. Naks. It was nice to drop by that mall again. I think the last time I went there was with some of my college buddies. We were supposed to meet with the rest but only a few showed up. We just had some chit chats then went home after an hour. I think it was year 2004. After I tired myself from walking, I headed to my next destination - Ayala Center. It took me awhile to decide where to buy these white chucks I am wearing now. SM? Any of the shoe salons in Glorietta? Parksquare? Landmark? Market price is just the same from one mall to the other. I was just thinking whom shall profit from me this time. Hehe. So, I settled on that last mall mentioned. It was still early. I didn't want to go home at that time. So, I checked some other stuff that I want to get my mom. Though some stalls are on sale, none looked beautiful. Another thing I bought was the "I luv UST" button pin from Papemelrotti, for obvious reasons. Rewind the hours before I set foot in the dentist's clinic. I almost forgot to mention this. On my way up the escalator coming from the chapel, a man approached me and asked for directions. He was looking for Ayala Museum. I told him to go up then, on the corner, he will see one entrance there. I was following him but he still seemed confused. As we reached the top of the escalator, he turned his back and asked me again where it is. He was pointing somewhere. I told him that he may use the entrance I just told him or check the one downstairs. I even offered to walk with me since I am headed that way also. He suddenly remembered that he used the door downstairs before. So, he thanked me then went down again using the escalator near the said entrance. Another story was on the conceirge area of Medical Plaza. I told the receptionist where I was going. In exchange of their buidling ID, I gave my college alumni ID. I don't usually surrender my most recent ID since receptionists just clip something on my ID that eventually scratches its surface. So, why not give them an old one? After I handed my card, she said, "Champion, ah!" Her remark didn't register that quick. But I smiled after I recalled that it was about UAAP. I usually celebrate my birthday on the day before my actual birthday. Since I was on leave, I celebrated it two days before my actual birthday. Hehe. I can break my own rules. :p 10.07 (Saturday) : I did grocery shopping earlier than my usual. I was able to finish this before lunchtime. Then, I cooked luch after - fried liempo marinated with Mama Sita's barbeque sauce and lots of calamansi juice. I was carrying a bottle of Coke 1.5L on my way to my lola's house. I also stopped by one of the buko juice vendors who are scattered along the highway to buy two fresh coconut. I picked what to prepare. Juices were separated from its meat. (My lola just freezes these. Then, it's ready to be served. As they say, best served chilled.) Then, I'm off to go to my mom's hometown. Before taking the trike, I stopped by Goldilocks bakeshop to buy them a cake. I got the one I marbled chiffon (I actually forgot what it was called. But more than the cake, it was the icing that drowned my taste buds. Too buttery.) I lounged in their house for about three hours before deciding to go home. Again, I bought another cake. This time for my family. It was an ice cream cake. 10.08 (Sunday) : I was officially 25. Quiet moment. But I didn't even try to make that I-am-important drama. I am usually quiet whenever something special to me happen. Lunch was not grand but was a favorite - sinigang na baboy sa sampalok. 10.09 (Monday) : Not my birthday anymore but my childhood friend's, Erik. I was still on leave. I fixed my SSS id. Now, all I have to wait is three months before its release. Then, I'll be some amount richer. I am making a loan soon. But do not loan that loan I am loaning, uki? They're all selfishly mine. Anyway, after I finished some paper works, I dropped by our church. Unfortunately, my former teacher and school principal's wake has ended. I wasn't able to share the moment. (This should be a happy post. I'll definitely make one for this any time soon). I bought a string of sampaguita and camia. As much as I controlled myself, the stalls selling pirated/ burned cds did not escape my wanting. I browsed through local and international artists. It is bad to patronize these things. But money is such a big deal. I have a set of original, pirated and burnt ones. But in my collection of OPM artists, it must be all original. Unfortunately, I broke my own regulation. I got some indie albums. But these albums are nowhere found in the market. So, I didn't have the choice but to buy them. (Sorry, Imago. Your first album that's currently burning in my boombox is pirated. But your second and third album which I plan to buy this coming yuletide season will be original. But I love that debut album though it's somewhat stolen from you.) I went back home around 11am. I just had some pieces of bread and slices of luncheon meat for lunch. I became tired and lazy. I slept for about an hour. I woke up with a wet shirt and a headache. Must've been the weather. Now, I am back to work. I feel relieved, alive, well-rested. An ordinary vacation from work but it was much needed. Here, before I end this. I have these sms from some of my friends. If the message came from an email or friendster message, it's indicated for accuracy. ... advanced happy birthday din sayo... - Joms, 3rd week of Sept Happy bday! - Margaux, Oct 04, 10:30pm Sent on 10.07 (Saturday) Happy Birthday ARNOLD! :) - Drake, 11;32am Belated hapi bday. Libre naman. - Mayk, 7:22pm Barnold, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :) I wish you all the best in life. God bless n take care always. :) - John, 8:09pm Life is full of beautiful things... soft sunrise... cool winds... pretty flowers... love and laughter... quiet moments... & good people like you. Happy bday! - Ate Cristy, 9:18pm Happy bday nold!.. God bless u - Goldi, 11:40pm Sent on 10.08 (Sunday) Happy bday bro! - Bern, 6:51am Brotherhood arnold! :) maligayang bati sau! :) sna mramdamn namn ang burpday mu! He,he.. wish u gud health , hapines nd peace f mind! :) God bless! :) - 0915***5334, 7:58am Happr birthday barnold! :) - Joms, 11:47am Barnold, happy birthday! :) - Bunny, 2;50pm Barnold, HAPPY birthday!God bless! :) - John, 5;11pm Happy birthday - AC, 7:49pm Nold pksabi sa momy na agahan bukas. Maaga din kamo aalis si alice. andito sya. thanks... hapi bday?. - Tito Bobby, 8:14pm Happy birthday seatm8! Wish u ol d best in lyf! :) - Chiela, 8:34pm ei hapi bday mahal... :) sori bz me d2 hosp eh kya ngyn lng me nktxt, i luv n miz yah so mch. :) - Roselyn, 9:27pm cz u opNd dz, u wL b ksSd on Fri by urluv. DNT BRK D CHAIN!ur cRsh L aSk u out.2m wL b d bSt dy of urlyf. f u dnt sNd dS 2 20ppl b4 12mn bD lck n ur luvlyf... - Ronch, 10:28pm (I suppose this is a birthday greeting. Pero ba't nakakatakot ang dating?) Hey arn! Hapi bday.. Hehe.. - Kim, 11:01pm Sent on 10.09 (Monday) Happy Birthday to you... Happy Birthday to you... happy birthday happy birthday... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO YOOUU! God bless! :) - Bryan, 2:10am These are from my friendster's inbox Subject: RE: ei! ...anyway, ADVANCED HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! baka nidi na kita ma-greet sa sunday, toxic ako sa trabaho even during sundays... - Bern, October 5, 2006 10:4 AM SUbject: .. happy birthday! - Chito, October 8, 2006 8:57 AM Subject: ... happy birthday po - Hans, October 8, 2006 7:41 PM Subject: Happy Birthday!!!!!! Hi Arnold! Happy Birthday! san party? hehehehehehehe Melina, October 9, 2006 10:3 AM From the office mail: happy birthday!!!!! always take care! thanks a lot!!! - Mara, Oct 8th, 1:43pm From our support site's tagboard: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARNOLD!!!! - Agnes Arnold Belated Happy Birthday!!! - Cynthia Thanks to all my friends, who I am seeing alot and not quite alot (hehe). Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Don't be pissed if I didn't reply via text or mail or any type of messaging. I have time but less access. And when it comes to phones, I have no load. Yes, poor me. I still have no load up until today. So, to the ones who've been texting me with no info in my phone but just meer numbers, I will get back to you as soon as I have.. ehem.. load. As my years progress, they turn even more special. (My friendster bulletin... Title: birthday tenchus! :X Salamat sa lahat ng nag-text, nag-message dito sa friendster at sa mga nasa PEx. I have yet to check my ym and blog. baka meron din dun, eh. basta salamat kina Melina: sana inom ulit tayo pero sana wag nang mangulit yung lasing, kilala mo na yun. to Kuya hans, Chito, Bern, Bunny, John, joms, chiela, ac, margaux, drake, kim, mara, teammates, classmates sa college and high school, yung unknowns na nag-text. text ko kayo pag may load na ko para malaman ko kung sino kayo, goldi, teammates ulit, ronch maski na weird ang chain text na pinadala mo, to God and Mama Mary, to my guardian angels, at sa mga kaluluwang lumilisaw sa paligid, sa mga nabahagian ko ng cake, sana nasarapan kayo kasi minsan lang talaga ko mag-treat. It's been 25 years. But i still look young. kanina lang tinatawag akong "boy" ng kunduktor sa bus. haha! thanks yous agains. God bless you all. ciao!)
posted by Arn at 6:50 PM
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Tuesday, October 03, 2006
There Goes The Sign... Again
4:32pmI think I already posted here about my plans in applying for promotion a couple of months ago. How I asked for signs if I should grab that opportunity or not until the day that the position, or should I say hiring, was held. Now, it's back. Application ends on Thursday, 5th of this month. I saw that same opening/ slot last Monday. I got nervous immediately after thinking about submitting an application. Again, I had my application be dependent on certain signs. Crazy, yes. But that keeps me sanely crazy. As I end my shift, I asked for a person or a friend whom, I haven't seen for awhile, to show up. I don't remember what day it was. But it was when the metro was in blackout. I stepped out of the office and waited for the elevator. As the door opened, I saw my former QA Analyst. We had a little chat as the machine went down. That was it. This person I haven't seen for sometime. Another sign was if UST wins game 2. But hey. Not only did they win it last Sunday but the deciding third game yesterday was won over the rival also. Double whammy for a sign. This is really is it, as the comic line goes. Today, as I browsed through infos about yesterday's UAAP Men's BBall finals (Late news didn't show any. Deim!), I came across tomasinoweb.com. If I am not mistaken, some UST PExer friends invited me to join a dinner to conceptualize this online community. No, it is not me being a moderator. I was just so active with PEx (pinoyexchange.com) then. So, contact with me is within reach. I didn't decline. I just shyed away and made my alibi. But I am happy with the progress of the page/site. I am looking forward for more. Anyway, there are articles and pictures there. I checked some pictures particularly the finals. One student was wearing a yellow shirt that read, "To Have A Chance, Take A Chance." Hmm...Hmm...Hmm... the only sound I uttered. Perhaps, by tomorrow or the following day I am done with the requirements. I am not going to edit alot of info in my papers. I just need to update my monthly grades, btw, which I am proud of.
posted by Arn at 4:53 PM
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Monday, October 02, 2006
Grrr! For The Champions5:47pmMusic: Rocks - Ben Jellen
 I think the game ain't over yet. I have no idea what the scoring is. I do not know who has the advantage from the previous quarters and as of press time. BUT I have strong faith that my UST Growling Tigers will win the UAAP Men's Senior Basketball Championship Title for Season 69. [i]image courtesy of pinoyexchange.com[/i]
posted by Arn at 5:56 PM
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Sway3:39pm09.29.06 FriAftermath makes one realize the damages left by yesterday's catastrophe. No matter how great the next day will be, a person must be ready to swallow what will greet him come next morning as he tries to pick every piece left, literally and figuratively. I was in the office yesterday when typhoon Milenyo hit the metro. I heard it over the news that after 11 years, a typhoon will hit Manila again. From experience living in Manila, the city is never ready even for a heavy downpour alone. There was power interruption yesterday before a total blackout which still affects some areas as of this writing. We were even answering calls without the use of computers for customer information. The building was dancing with the strong wind. We thought there was an earthquake. A teamamte even thought it was a vertigo attack. Many were stranded. Worse, homeless. I know there will be accidents - property-ruining and/or life-threatening. And I was never wrong. Last night was blinding. yes, it was dark since there was no electricity in most parts of the land. It felt like I was leaving the office at 12MN. Less people in the office. Pit black outside. Minimal vehicles. Tired people. Then, almost every each of what's outside was wet. I hardly noticed the damages until lights from trucks of some organizations started to pull things out of danger. EDSA was lonelier than a Sunday evening. I was able to go home safe. The ever reliable 24-hr taxi ride was there. After a few minutes of waiting, I was bound home. I never slept inside the van. I was looking outside the window and praying that everything's okay back home. When it is really raining hard, flood water starts to sink in our house. There was no light in our house. There should be once from a candle somewhere but there was none. I found my mom sleeping. After I woke her up, she prepared our dinner. Rice was already cooked. She just opened a can of corned beef. She didn't cook it anymore. It reminded me of my first road trip to Quezon where me and friends arrived in her grandma's resort past 10pm. We consumed anything that was ready available in stock. And there was the corned beef which I enjoyed the most. Anyway, I cleaned myself after eating before retiring to bed. I was about to sleep in my sister's bedroom when the real light kicked in. Blackout was already over. My sleepiness was gone after watching TV for a couple of hours. Then, the next work day came - today. Threading EDSA this morning exposed me to alot of realizations. Wrathed billboards; fallen trees and posts; blackout; sweaty passengers waiting for a ride under the hot sun: seems like nothing happened yesterday, now these people are headed for work; smashed office windows and more. A person can never let a blow crash him to the bones. The more one procrastinates, the lesser productive life becomes. MRT was still non-operational. In God's good hands again, I was saved from being late from work. The bus I took this morning was headed to Pasay. Ayala is on the way. This bus is not the usual one that I take. Thanks to Royal Eagle Bus Co. Baliwag Transit only ends in Cubao. Many passengers were in the street waiting for a ride. I just advised the bus conductor to drop me off SM Makati. Though the bus will take another route, he agreed to stop at Buendia. From there, I walked to the office. I was careful walking along EDSA. The remains of yesterday's typhoon are still evident. I was watching for electrical wires and thorned branches. Around me was a mess. And the people whose job is to make the city clean are now in big trouble. Stir a little drama, anyone who slams down needs to get up fast. Be strong fast. And take on the wheel fast. Looking at the people restoring the damages made me smile. It's not that they are just doing their job. It is more than that. It made me realize more that at one point of our life, we need help. OT: It was my first time to try a smoothie from Fruitas. I picked banana shake. It was good. I am craving for a Coke float, though.
posted by Arn at 1:52 PM
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