Last week, pinasyal namin ang dalawang babies, marking their first Tagaytay trip of their lives. At ang may pakuno ay ang kanilang dakilang lakwatserong future ninong. Ako yun!!! Hehe. It was a great weekend getaway with Gab and Uno, of course, kasama sina Chris and Ka-ye, and also Hazel. Si Eric, doon na lang kami mineet sa Tagaytay since he's from there.
Si TL bilang driver, sinundo silang lahat sa kani-kanilang bahay. Mga 7am, nasa Tagaytay na kami. Nagbreakfast muna kami sa Mushroom Burger House, at first time ko doon sa popular place na yun. In fairness, ang sarap nung burger nga nila. Doon na rin namin pinaarawan ang dalawang babies.
After, we went to Picnic Grove and spent some time, at pinalanghap nang masarap at malamig na hangin nang tagaytay ang dalawang bata. Lunch time naman, pumunta na kami sa house nila Eric at doon kami kumain. Salamat sa napaka-hospitable na nanay ni Eric at napakagaling din na cook. Ang sarap nang nilutong ulam. May baon pa kaming napakatamis na saging at Buko. Thanks Eric!!! Hehe.
All in all, we had a great time. Hapon na kami naka-uwi. As always, I love spending time with Gab and Uno. Napa-coot nila. Nakaka-aliw. Kakagigil din. Nakaka-gaan nang buhay. And guess where we plan to go next after Tagaytay with Gab and Uno?
Si Mystery Guy... Pag nabo-bored at walang magawa, maiisipang pumunta nang beach resort at magje-jetski.
Si Mystery Guy... Pag nawalan bigla nang tubig sa kanila, magche-check in sa hotel and there he will stay for a few days.
Si Mystery Guy... Pag nalulungkot at may malalim na iniisip, bigla na lang aalis nang bahay in the middle of the night and will go somewhere where he can be alone without his phone with him.
Si Mystery Guy... Mahilig magluto at kumain. Wala nang ibang ginawa kundi kumain somewhere, bumili nang kung anong food, o magluto nang something, pero hindi lumulobo.
Si Mystery Guy... Malambing. Maalaga. Maalalahanin. Mapagbigay. Seloso. Marunong makaintindi. Mapagpasensya. At higit sa lahat, may trabaho.
Si Mystery Guy... Mahilig manood nang movie mag-isa. Tumambay sa coffee shop mag-isa to spend some time.
Si Mystery Guy... Balidoso. Matagal mag-ayos nang buhok, pupunta nang salon para magpalinis nang kuko. Maporma.
Si Mystery Guy... Unti unting kinukuha ang loob ko. In fairness, magaling siya. Malapit na nga akong mahulog sa kanya.
August 28 pa lang. Dalawang araw pa bago magka-sweldo. Ang tropang trumpo, wala na ring pera. Walang gimik. Di makaalis. Wala kasing pera. Malungkot daw ang dalawang araw na off. Walang masyadong magaganap sa mga buhay buhay. Si TL, wala na rin. Nasa kung kani-kanino ang pera. Maraming nangailangan. Nag-ipon na nung isang gabi nang mga DVD na di pa napapanood at balak mag-marathon na lang.
Ting! Ting! Ting!
Nagka-idea si TL. Bakit hindi magsama sama ang Tropang Trumpo sa panahon nang taghirap. Hehe. Niyaya sila sa bahay. Tambay. Para magkuwentuhan. Tawanan. Videoke. DVD Marathon. Na-excite ang lahat. Natuwa sa idea. Mamayang gabi daw. Payag ang lahat. Iyan ang plano mamaya. Kaso, ang tanong, matutupad ba ito?
Yeah, I know. I have not been blogging lately. Actually, hindi pa rin dapat ako magu-update until I saw "Flame's" blog and read his entry. Sobrang naka-relate ako sa entry niya. Magko-comment sana nga ako kaso naisip ko, gumawa na lang ako nang entry. Pambawi sa matagal kong pagkawala. Let me tell you what have I been doing lately...
1. Facebook. Yes, addict na talaga ako sa FB. I am actually in the process of transferring my super duper tons of pictures from my laptop to FB. Sobrang puno na ang C drive ko at mukhang nagrereklamo na si pareng HP (my laptop). Kaysa baka bigla na lang mawala lahat nang files ko, better be transferring my files. Kaya upload sa FB to the max. Galit na nga ata sila sa akin. Nagkukuripot akong bumili nang USB kaya sa FB na lang. Hehe.
2. Bejeweled and Text Twist. Old school kung old school pero hindi talaga ako ma-attract nang mga popular games sa FB like Farmville, Pet Society, Mafia Wars, etc. Sabagay, di naman talaga ako mahilig sa games. Kung may pipiliin nga akong computer game, Super Mario pa rin pipiliin ko. Kasi, hindi ko matapos tapos. Hehe. But Bejeweled and Text Twist are really taking so much of my spare time. Hehe.
3. DVD Movies. Ang hina nang gana ko ngayon sa internet. Napapadalas ang nood ko nang mga DVD movies. I just watched Hangover yesterday and I say, ang kulet. Ganda! I also watched Music and Lyrics, Say it isn't so, Delgo, A Walk in the clouds, Ong Bak 2, Battle of the Warriors, at marami pang iba. Kung ano ano na lang. Variety kung variety. Not to brag, but I really enjoy watching movies in my flatscreen baby. Hehe.
Lastly...
4. Si Mystery Guy. Lecheng lalake ito. Di ko alam kung anong tama ang ibinigay sa akin. Nakuha na niya talaga ang atensyon ko. Nagsimula lang sa dapat simulan, pero di ko na alam kung nasaan na kami. Nung una, napapa-shet lang ako. Ngayon, napapa-pakshet na ako. Hay! In fairness, may epekto itong taong ito sa akin ngayon. Taas kamay na ako. Pero yun na lang muna. Hehe.
Thinking that I'm not in to something big kaya di ako masyado nakakapag-blog, nakukuha lang talaga ang atensyon ko lately nang 4 na nakalista sa taas. Pasensya na. Pasensya! Sabi nila, may ganitong phase talaga ang mga bloggers. Hehe. Kaya pasensya uli. Pipilitin kong ibalik ang aking sigla sa pagsusulat.
Marami nang nangyayari. Hindi na updated ang blog ko...
When I woke up today, naramdaman ko agad ang gutom. And so I went to the kitchen to look for something to eat. I rarely eat rice. I normally eat bread and whatever it is available to stuff on it. While preparing for my sandwhich, I saw this information at the bottom part of the plastic which says the expiration date nung tinapay. And then I realized...
What if may EXPIRATION DATE din ang buhay nang tao?
I never bothered answering that queston in my mind. Naisip ko lang. Tinuloy ko ang paggawa nang pagkain ko then went back to my room. I normally eat my food sa room. I rarely stay anywhere in the house but my room. I decided to watch a DVD movie since my schedule at work is adjusted today again. So maaga pa. And I chose "My Only U" movie ni Vhong at Toni.
As I have said before, di ako mahilig sa tagalog movie. But I bought this one kasi wala na akong choice nung namimili ako nang DVD. I have to get a free 1 DVD after buying 10 movies. Going back, so while eating, and watching, I was very surprised when the theme of the movie is about death, correlating to love and to so many things. How weird was that!!!
Then it made me think of it more. Paano nga kung may expiration date ang buhay mo? How would you deal with that? Will you accept it and just live upto the last minute? But is it really easy to accept it? How about your plans in life? Your dreams, ambitions, the people that loves you, those who rely on you so much, those who will be left? What is the exact feeling of someone who has an expiration date of his/her life?
Death is for everyone. That is a fact, and that is something we really cannot escape from. Everyone will die. A few may know when they will die, or those who have been advised with their expiration date. But most of the people doesn't have an expiration date but are bound also to possibilities of death any moment.
Pero sino nga ba ang mas maswerte? Yung taong alam kung kelan siya mamatay at pwede niyang gawin ang mga dapat niyang gawin, itama ang mga mali, at paligayahin ang mga mahal sa buhay, o ang taong gugulatin na lang ni kamatayan, at mawawalan nang pagkakataon gawin ang dapat gawin, itama ang mga mali, at paligayahin ang mga mahal sa buhay?
I'm afraid to die. But I'm afraid to grow old as well. These are some realities in life that most people refuse to think about. Let's admit, it is really scary. I salute those who are brave enough to accept the fact they will die or grow old. I am still in my journey of finding that strength. Time can only bring me to that point.
Vhong Navarro did everything to enjoy the very last moments of Toni as she was advised na may taning na ang buhay niya. He did everything to enjoy each moment, each second, minute, hour, day and night. Pinasaya niya si Toni. He sacrificed a lot. That's how he loved Toni. But Toni was not giving back the same love because she knows her life is about to end.
But only to find out that there was a mistake in the medical results. Hindi pala siya mamatay. Ang kabaligtaran nang story, si Vhong pala ang mamatay sa huli. A realization for Toni and a regret as she has only few moments to enjoy Vhong, and to return all the favor and love that Vhong has given her.Of course, ang ending nang movie, pareho silang namatay dahil romantic comedy ang movie.
But the concluding realization for me are the same old lessons that I know. That each one has to really enjoy his/her life. No one can tell when is your last day on earth. That when you love someone, do everything to make him/her special, happy and loved. And that appreciation to everything should be a normal habit to you. No one can tell when will be your last "Thank you" or "Sorry" to anybody.
Life is to be enjoyed. Indeed, happiness has no expiration date. You can always be happy as long as you choose to be happy. Love as long as you can. It has no expiration date as well. And give as long as you can. Not only it does not have an expiration date, but it also gives so much happiness to the one that is being given.
Truth to the matter is, our lives has really an expiration date. And only God knows that. Each one has a life calendar here on earth. Time will really come that we will arrive to the last page. So better enjoy the life that was given to us. As the old saying says, "We only live once, so make the most out of it..."
When everyone mourned for the death of President Corazon Aquino last two weeks ago, when everyone was watching it on TV, when in newspapers, internet, TV shows, even in Face Book, it was all about her death, when yellow ribbons are tied everywhere, when everyone was talking about it, I wasn't...
Was it just me?
When everyone hated President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during her last SONA, when a lot of people are throwing their dismay to her, when people were gathered for a rally to protest, when everyone is saying bad things about her, I wasn't...
Was it just me?
When everyone mourned for the death of Michael Jackson, when CNN became all about MJ's death, when suddenly the music world became a Michael Jackson Music only, when everyone was watching the funeral service packed with celebrities in TV, I wasn't...
Was it just me?
Why am I not hooked with national or international major events the way normal people are? Facebook is always flooded with shoutouts, pictures, videos, links, etc, everytime there is a major event. Everyone is talking about. But me, I don't.
I always have this tendency not to join the world when everyone is. I have this tendency to isolate myself from the world. Something that has grown in me since child because of childhood experiences. When things are getting crowded, I escape. I get away from it. I don't enjoy talking about things that are being discussed by everyone. I just don't.
When BED was super duper packed with PLUs last saturday, and when the music was totally wild, when all the hottest PLUs are around, when great friends are there, I left. Not because of the music nor of the great friends, but it's the overwhelming crowd that pushed me to escape again.
Why am I not enjoying large crowds?
I've never been a fan of "barkadas". Too many friends suffocates me. Too many personalities to deal with, too many stories to listen to, and so many "too many" stuff to deal with. On a professional note, I have the blood to deal with those things. I have said before, I have a different character when it comes to my career life. But the other side of me, enjoys being alone in my room, travels alone or with a couple of friends, hang-out with a few, and things like that.
But why do I love being in "palengke" when most of the people does not? Why am I not a fan of exploring food when most of the people enjoy it? Why do I drive with a barefoot when all of the drivers wear shoes? Why am I not attracted to straight guys like other PLUs?
Why when most of them are asking me to cut my "buntot", I refuse. Why when most of them say here's the kind of guy I should date, I choose the "kabaliktaran". Why do I keep on falling with guys that are too far away from me? Why do I always keep things to myself when I have friends who are there to listen?
So many WHYs. So many questions. But I don't actually need to know the answer. I just find it weird knowing how I view, deal, see things differently. I always hear from people, "You are really different", which I don't know if they mean it in a positive or in a negative way. I guess I am really different. But I know I'm not alone. I know there are other souls out there who has the same as mine. But I still think sometimes...
How do you pick yourself up from the past life's challenges?
Sure, the loud music and endless grooving helps, but I'm getting tired of partying and the more crowded the club gets, the more alone and empty I feel. I just got home after going out with some friends in Malate (Jze, Benz and Yon). But what is this void that has been consuming my passionate soul? I fear, that sooner or later, things will become more ugly. Shet!!!
It's been awhile since I last partied. The first few weeks were tough since I have been craving for booze, loud music and good company. But things are better for me. I realized that in the company of myself, I do not need to force a smile, fake a laughter or pretend that I am happy. I decided to detach myself from everything that has been consisting my monotonous life so I could figure out what I really want.
It's all about knowing what would really make you happy, right?
Being in the company of my friends, team, mamiko, and my room is therapeutic. Yes, they remind me, without them knowing it, of the days when I prayed and dreamed for a better life. And now, more than ever, I desire to be stronger like what strength I had before. Silently, I pray this desire be granted.
Thank you for those sweet comments and thoughtful emails you've placed and sent. Funnee how people away from me, and those that I don't personally know, are the ones who have touched my heart and gave so much comfort. I appreciate those messages and thank you for including me in your prayers. Thank you for the patronage in my blog despite of the fact that upto now, I still don't get how you all like it. But thanks anyway.
To the author of Pinoy Gay Guy Confidential, thanks for the very uplifting comment. I truly appreciate the thought, especially the part of expressing how you miss my entries. Yeah, it's been awhile since I last posted an entry. Even Ash is asking me to update my blog. I haven't been that inspired to write these past few days.
I have realized that it is when we are in great need that we discover who our real friends are. Sadly for me, nobody even noticed I was in need of one. Lesson learned? There is. That everyone else has their own needs to even notice yours. And so you turn to the only person you can count on in times of needs. YOURSELF.
I will not be the victim of my own weakness nor will I allow myself to be corrupted by my own strengths. The journey continues. The battle goes on. It is my choice to be happy. To be strong. To be positive about things. And to live my life to the fullest even when things are not getting in your way.
God will always shower me with happiness. And I know, he will continue to use people to show my happiness. Again, happiness is a choice. It's all about knowing what really makes you happy...
Wala akong maisulat... Wala akong ganang magsulat... Wala akong lakas para magkagana magsulat... Wala akong makuhanan nang lakas para magkagana magsulat...
Wala... Wala... Wala... Blanko ang utak... Lutang ang isip... Madaming iniisip... Madaming sumasagi sa utak...
Gusto kong gumaling agad... Gusto kong magkaroon nang madaming pera... Gusto kong pumunta sa isang malayong lugar... Gusto kong may mangyaring iba naman sa buhay ko...
Pero sinusubok ako nang tadhana... Sinusubukan nang matindi ang aking pananalig... Hanggang kelan ako kakapit... Hanggang kelan ako lalaban...
Nakakapagod... Nakaka-ubos nang lakas... Pero kailangang lumaban... Kailangang ibahin ko ang landas nang aking kinabukasan...
Hihintayin ko na maging lakas ang kahinaan... Hihintayin ko na maging kasiyahan ang kalungkutan... At hihintayin ko na maging meron ang wala...
Saturday of this week was my last day of hibernation (one week leave) and the day I got the result of my medical analysis. It's what I call The Day. Hehe.
Okay, for the medical results, that I will not disclose :p
Tinodo ko na ang huling araw nang leave. I was up for 18 hours. Oh, walang magre-react at magsasabing dapat eh nagpapahinga ako. My gollie, isang buong linggo ko yun ginawa. Pagbigyan ako. Eto ang aking ginawa buong araw:
Internet for 8 hours. Parang isang shift lang di ba. Hehe. Nag-check nang emails pagkagising. Nagbasa nang mga blogs nang ibang tao. Nag-upload nang pictures sa facebook. Nag-download nang mga music. Nag-ayos nang mga files. At sinasabay ko na ang pakonti-konting kain.
Nilinis si Khenzo. That was my exercise for the day. Inaabot din ako nang isang oras sa paglilinis kay Khenzo. Manual lahat. Pag-vacuum, pag-scrub, pagpunas, at kung ano ano pa. Ayokong may naglilinis sa kanya kundi ako lang. Hindi din uso ang pagpapa-car wash. Marunong ako. Gusto ko may personal touch. Hehe.
Naglinis nang bahay at kuwarto for 30mins. Dahil nga taong kuwarto lang ako buong linggo, ang gulo gulo na nang bahay. Kaya naglinis ako kanina, nagpalit nang bed sheet, punda nang unan, nagwalis, nagpunas, nag-ayos nang cabinet. Isinama ko na rin ang bago naming sala sa pag-aayos ko. Paborito kong ayusin yun. Hehe.
Nagvideoke nang isang oras. Yes. Nag-videoke ako mag-isa. Hehe. Busy ang kapatid ko sa paglilipat nang gamit niya sa bago niyang kuwarto, habang naglilinis din ang pinsan ko at si mamiko sa kusina, inaawitan ko sila (awit talaga). Then nag-lunch nang magutom.
- Umalis ako pagka-kain para kuhanin ang resulta nang medical analysis ko -
Nanood nang TV for 4 hours. Dahil hindi ko hobby ang manood nang tv, in-enjoy ko siya kahapon. At dahil hindi ako sumubaybay sa pagkamatay ni Cory, kahapon lang ako nanood. Para akong nag-marathon sa ANC. I swear, bumuhos ang luha ko. Isinabay ko sa pinapanood ko. Perfect! Hindi pa naman ako iyakin nang todo. Luhain, oo, pero hagulgol, naku, bihira. Kahapon, lumabas na lahat. Hehe.
Again, hindi ang resulta nang medical analysis ko ang iniyakan ko, just for the record. Papasok na ako mamaya kahit bukas pa ang advise. Hindi ko na kaya. Hinahanap na nang katawan ko ang trabaho. Namimiss ko na ang team ko. At di ko na kayang maburo pa dito sa bahay. In-enjoy ko na ang last day of leave ko. Tama na.
This is how my team destroyed and ruined one of the rooms we occupied on our last team building at Parque Espana Hotel...
Crazy di ba!!! Hehe. We're such a bunch of crazy kids and how we love playing games. Different crazy games. That's why we are crazy. And that's why I am called crazy TL. Hehe. The game was called "Treasure Hunt". Kakontsaba ko sa pakulong ito ay si Carol at Ka-ye. But I swear, kinabahan ako sa larong ito dahil feeling ko, may masisira kaming gamit or tatawagan kami nang frontdesk for a complaint. Sobrang ingay, I think it was around 1:30am. Thank God, wala. Hehe.
7:30am. Umalis ako nang house. Nalinis at checked-up na si Khenzo. Dala ko ay isang jacket, laptop, wallet, cellphone, starbucks mug, isang shorts at isang damit. Suot ko'y shorts, t-shirt, at tsinelas. Ang paalam ko kay mamiko ay sa gym ako pupunta. Pero saan nga ba ako pupunta?
Sa Batangas.
Ilang araw na akong naka-kulong sa kuwarto. Ang labas ko lang ay ang pagpunta sa hospital. Hindi na ako nasisinagan nang araw. Hindi na ako nakakalanghap nang sariwang hangin. Hindi ko na rin alam ang nangyayari sa mundo, kahit sa office. Total hibernation ang leave ko.
I swear, nakakabobo.
Medyo malakas na ako. Hindi pa ganun kalakas pero kaya na nang katawan ko mag-drive. Pinilit ko na rin. Feeling ko kasi mamamatay na ako sa bagot. Wala akong agenda. Walang malaking dahilan para bisitahin si nanay sa Batangas. Gusto ko lang umalis. May mangyari sa araw na yun.
8:30am, nasa Tagaytay na ako.
Ang bilis nang biyahe. In fairness, natutuwa ako at nakukuha ko na siya nang isang oras. Singit dito, over-take doon. Para lang nakikipag-karera. Siyempre proud ako sa sarili ko. How I imagine how coward I am to drive before. 9:30am, nasa Lemery, Batangas na ako.
Ginulat ko lang si nanay. Hindi ako nag-text. Surprise kung baga. Ang nandoon lang ay si nanay, si King at ang malaki na niyang baby na si Keno. Sobrang coot. Mahangin sa Batangas. Maulan naman sa Tagaytay. I swear, kinabahan ako. Nakakahilo pa naman ang daan at paikot-ikot. Masaya akong nakarating akong buhay. Hehe.
10:30am, hinaihan na ako nang pagkain. Ganun si nanay, hindi pwedeng hindi ako kakain. Pinapagalitan niya ako sa pagpapa-payat ko. Gusto niya kakain lang ako. Si King ang nagluto. Specialty daw niya. Steak. In fairness, ang sarap. Andami kong nakain. Meron pa nga siyang nilutong isa pang ulam. Gulay!!!
Buti na lang, inuna ang steak. Kumain na agad ako. Baka pakainin ako nang gulay. Hehe. Nag-alaga lang ako nang bata. Ang sarap laruin si Keno. 9 months pa lang, pero parang dalawang taon na sa laki at bigat. Hehe. Mana sa tatay. Nagkuwentuhan lang kami nang todo-todo. Pinag-usapan namin ang buhay call center. Interesado si nanay sa ganung kwento. Pinagbigyan ko naman.
Brown-out.
Yan ang sabi sa akin pagdating ko. Dapat dun ako matutulog. Buti na lang di ko pa nasasabi. Hehe. Hindi ko kasi kaya nang matulog nang mainit. Although mahangin at presko sa kanila, kaya paborito kong pumunta dun, tahimik lang, pero di ko kaya nang walang electric fan. Hehe.
12:15pm, umalis na ako.
Bitbit ang isang sakong saging at isang plastic na rambutan pabaon ni nanay. Medyo aantok-antok na pero dahil nakakapang-pabuhay ang mag-drive, go pa din. Masarap bumyahe sa Batangas. Nature tripping. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam. Refreshing.
12:45pm, nasa Tagaytay na ako.
In fairness, pabilis nang pabilis ang byahe ko. Tumigil muna ako sa Starbucks. Kailangan ko nang kape. As usual, mahangin pa rin sa Batangas, at maulan sa Tagaytay. Pagkabili ko nang kape, umakyat ako sa taas para umupo saglit. Aba, maya-maya ay...
Bumuhos ang napaka-lakas na ulan. Bad trip.
Hindi ulan na pa-coot. Ulang walang arte. Buhos talaga. Napa-tambay ako nang bonggang-bongga sa Starbucks Tagaytay. Mag-isa. At ang kasama ko sa 2nd floor, tatlong pares na mga couples. Dalawang straight couples, at dalawang lesbians. Pakshet! Loner? Hehe.
That made me reflect with a lot of things. Okay, not about being single. But with so many things that's been going around my life. Health. Friendships. Work. Family. People that hurt me. People that made me strong. People that inspired me. People that pulled me down. Things that I've been doing. Things that I haven't accomplished. Things I wanna do. Things that I should have not done. Triumphs. Mistakes. So many things.
It was a nice time to reflect. Perfect weather. Perfect scenario. Perfect venue. Perfect coffee. Unexpected. Unplanned. Naging perfect lahat. And truth to the matter is, it was a humbling experience. That reflection taught me so many things. And I left the place with so many realizations. I also left some part of me that I should not carry anymore. In short, ginawa kong baggage counter ang Starbucks.
At di ko na babalikan ang mga baggages na yun. Pabigat lang.
I thought of things na nagpapa-bigat sa buhay ko. Madami. Past pains. Current stress. And so many things that are irrelevant to my life. It gave me a new focus. A new meaning to things. New perspectives. It strengthened my goals. It gave me new strength. And lastly, it prepared my heart and mind for whatever the result will be with my medical tests.
The journey was a humbling experience. I'm glad despite of the condition of my body and the weather, I still pushed for it. I thought it would be an irrelevant travel and a waste of gas and money, but it turned out to be a meaningful one. A well spent "me" time. And now, I feel so ready and will get back in the game soon.
The world has so many good and great singers. Hindi tayo nawawalan nang bagong kanta. Parang di nauubos ang mga tono, and mga nota, ang mga tunog at kung ano ano pa. May mga yumayaman dahil sa pagkanta lang. Pero ilan lang sila sa milyon na tao. Silang mga nabiyayaan nang talento, yung iba ay swerte.
Paghalu-haluin mo ang mga sinabi ko, bumagsak tayo kayo Manny Pacquiao. Ang taong nabiyayaan nang talento sa boksing at naulanan nang sandamumak na swerte. Hehe.
Anyways, wala naman akong entry about sa mga sinasabi ko. Haha. Gusto ko lang i-share itong video na napanood ko about those singers who sang the national anthem sa mga laban ni Manny Pacquiao sa Las Vegas. I swear, nakakabaliw. Although late ko nang nalaman ito. I'm sure, most of you knows this already. Di kasi ako fan nang pambansang kamao.
Para sa akin, pinaka-panalo yung kay Christian Bautista. Haha. Kalimutan ba ang lyrics!!! Hay! But I can't blame him totally (mr.understanding again). Ikaw ba naman, hindi ka ba kabahan. Buong bansa, buong arena, at iba't-ibang bansa pa, nanonood sa'yo. Siguro kung ako yun, ito ang lyrics ko: "Bayang magiliw... Ang mamatay nang dahil sa'yo...". Sabay bow at takbo at di na magpapakita pa sa mundo. Hehe.
It's coot to see my Little Boy Big Boy movie review posted on Lex Bonife's blogsite titled, "A PLU Experience". Hehe. It was nice seeing it. Thanks Lex for appreciating my review. And for the comment of Direk Jay on that entry I made in my blogsite. You just sealed a loyal deal with me. Hehe.
I think that caused additional readers in my blog. Based on the traffic report sent to me, visitors increased on the day Lex posted my entry with a link to my site. Hmm. So thanks Lex for the additional traffic. Hehe. Btw, Little Boy Big Boy is now showing in cinemas. Additional plugging lang. Go watch it!!!
Since things are not getting so normal with me, and last week, I have decided to finally follow the advice of the doctor to take a leave at work, I decided to spend some quality time with my team. I thought that it be helpful for me to just hang around with them since they are the people I mostly spend my life in a week. I also thought of having a talk about our strategy for August in terms of performance and our plan while I'll be gone.
And so, I decided to have a team building. And we held it at Parque Espana Hotel. The same hotel where I celebrated my 28th birthday. We booked a room fit for all of us and just had a program na parang nakatambay ka lang sa isang hotel room. Naka-leave lahat nung sunday. Pinag-file ko nang leave lahat last week and surprisingly, all got approved by the system. Kaya go na go na.
Of course, I didn't tell to my team what's been going on with me and what was my main agenda for the team building. I was happy that I was able to spend some time with them. Although sad lang at merong iba na hindi nakapunta. Nakakatampo actually pero I let it go na. That would be my last tampo. Masaya akong most of them eh nandoon. Masayang masaya ako. Masaya akong kasama sila. Sila talaga ang source nang kasiyahan ko sa buhay.
Maraming nakatakdang mangyayari sa office. No one can tell until it surprises you. So better spend some time with the team before it's too late. Besides, it will help me give a happy environment. Although I still did not disclose to them my health condition because ayokong mapuno ang team building nang concerns, so I kept quiet about it na lang.
Here are some (some?) of the pictures of our recent team building. All we did was eat, cook food, watch tv, videoke, kuwentuhan, yung iba eh yosi, takutan, tawanan, DVD watching, tulog, games. For some serious stuff, we did a call calibration, we also did some brain storming and discussed performance trends. All in all, twas a success. Hitting many birds with one stone for TL.
It was the right time as well to have a bonding time since we have two new members of the team, Loyda and Wendy. I was happy that they came and blended well with everyone. I'm glad also that Hazel was able to drop by and spend a few time even if she is still on Maternity Leave. I miss my team. I miss my family at work. See you all soon...
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