In the dark

A couple of years ago, vaguely, I saw my former partner outside our rented apartment in the dark with a stranger. It was really late and the light coming from the windows wasn't enough to push back the shadows that hid them from me. But I knew they were close. Too close for strangers to stand by each other in a dark corner of the compound.

I was used to sleeping with my partner. We shared that small bed that was pushed against the thin wood wall. Feeling that someone was with me as I slept brought me comfort, security, contentment. But that night I woke up alone and confused. Where could have my partner gone?

I heard hushed voices coming from outside. Our room was nearest to the only door of that small place. I tried to silently open the door of the room, but I knew that that would be impossible since our room's door was tightly pressed against the wooden frame of the wall. I opened it still and rushed outside, away from the bright flourescent light of the small living area, into the dark outside. And there I saw them.

My partner immediately tried to bring me back inside. I can't be sure of what I did next. But I am not a man of the fist therefore I can definitely say that the stranger left bruise-free.

I was angry at my partner, but it eventually subsided. I was even foolish enough to apologize to the stranger for my odd behavior thru text. I don't know why I did that, but I know now that my reaction wasn't odd at all, in fact it was warranted, and that by apologizing to the stranger I have lost my mind.

Regardless of reason, no partner should ever meet with a stranger especially in the dark. The experience has left me a little traumatized, paranoid even. I hate this.

Joven family trip

Last Saturday, we, the Jovens, went to Los Baños to spend quality time in a resort. It was great! Save for some things..

We left home around 8 in the morning. Supposed to be 7, but you know how we Filipinos do: Yeah, Late! It wasnt bad at first. It was a sunny day, and when I mean sunny, I mean REALLY sunny. Ang init!!!! The van's airconditiong was on full blast already, it wasn't enough.

We stopped by a pitstop along SLEX to buy food. Then here comes traffic. Heavy traffic! There was road work, and lots of it. Hassle nga eh. So it took us an hour and a half traversing the length of SLEX... Another hour and we finally got where we're supposed to go, not to mention some detours to buy fruits and rice cakes.

So we finally arrived sa resort. I was hungry, so I had breakfast muna before swimming. And before swimming, I put on some sun block, and I did put a lot.. Hehehe.. (It says on the bottle to put on sun block after heavy exposure to the sun and/or after toweling.) And I did. =) I did get a little tan though. Like it! hehehe...

There was this big slide where you have to pay 100 just to use it.. Heck! we paid for it! Make the best out of everything nga naman. Minsan na nga lang mag-outing, lubusin na! hahahahah!!! It was great! Especially the Big One.. I tried it. It was high. And kinda steep. Damn! Ang sakit ng nostrils ko when I hit the water...

Me, my cousins, and my brothers, along with my uncle played tag. Childish noh? Hahaha... Pero cute, and fun! Then it was my Titas' turn to go swim. Tita Cang and Tita Eileen. While we boys were at the cottage, eating!

So many things have happened pa, di lang yan. I got a scratch on my elbow, Rashes on my thighs because of the board shorts I wore, and a tummy filled with coke, sprite, and pool water. Geesh! All that swimming did make a tall guy like me thirsty.

7pm, we started for home. But we had dinner first at a pitstop along SLEX. Then Home. Finally.

Dad wasn't able to come. He wasn't invited. Pero we gave him fruits we bought along the way para no had feelings whatsoever. Hehehe...

And that ends my tale of... our... errr... escapade? hmmm...

I'm so hoping for it

Ok, here goes. I'm hoping for a few things, actually 4 simple things... A relationship is at the least of 'em now...

I'm hoping my mom would give me cash enough to buy the phone I want.

I'm hoping I'd get a 1.5 on my Logic.. (Logic's a blast this summer! =) )

I'm hoping I'd lose weight before the summer ends...

I'm hoping to get someone I can call my own.

I know what some of you guys are thinking... I can get all those if I put my mind into it..

I cant buy the phone I want without mom's help.. Hirap ako mag save this summer! Daming gastos!

I'm confident I'd get a good grade on my Logic.. It's just that I'm not sure if I'd get the grade I want.

I'm already working on my weight problem (not that I'm overweight, mind you!) I just wanna slim down and I'm doing some exercises already...

Lastly, I've lost hope with the guy I like. My BIG mistake: I rush things! So, I'll just do what I like doing and that's flirting.. hahah! =)

Good luck sakin...

That darn sun!

Shoot! Damn it! So freakin' hot outside!

I can boil eggs under this temp..

For you people who'd like to get a tan, y'all know where to go, that's right... Outside the security of your airconditioned/ centralized/ cool/ well-ventilated house... The heat's so intense it'll cook you alive in a matter of minutes! Heck, you might wanna put on some sun-block first or you might get skin cancer...

 Speaking of tan, I was watching beach volleyball on this foreign channel and I saw this hot momma... Too hot! So hot she's as black as the underside of a pan! I figured she went over the top on the tan. Teehee... So much for the perfect tan...

So, I'm at the mall... Yeah, I should be at the beach having fun! Heck, no fun where you find people crowded over a stretch of sand and shallow water. So, I'm at the mall.. It's the coolest place there is next to our fridge! Hmm... How much ba ang mga private pools sa Laguna? How much kaya pag overnight dun? Anyone know some people who know people who know these kinds of private pools I'm talking about?

Do tell, please, it's safer kasi eh and it's a better place to spend quality time with the family than at the beach.

Mula pagkabagot hanggang pagkahulog ng loob ni Coby

Grabe, ang hirap ng buhay na walang magawa kundi magkulong sa bahay at gumawa ng paraan para hindi mabaliw sa pagiging bored.

Sarado ang mga malls. Holy Week na kasi.

Habang ang karamihan ng mga tao ay nagpapakasaya sa kani-kanilang mga paglangoy at pamamasyal, ako naman ay nagtetext at nakahiga sa aking kama habang pinagmamasdan ang bughaw na kalangitan.

Nasa San Pablo ang aking mga pinsan. Walang kaibigang nagaaya sa akin na pumunta sa kung saan sapagkat idinaraos nila ang Holy Week kasama ang kanilang mga pamilya.

Bakit hindi naming ito gawin naming magkakapatid? Dahil ayaw namin. Mga katoliko kaming magkakapatid, pero hindi naming sinusunod ang tradisyon. Maaari niyo kaming tawagin na radikal at hibang, pero wala kaming pakialam. Bawal ang karne, pero kumakain kami ng pork chop, corned beef, pepperoni, at marami pang ibang uri ng karne sa aming refrigerator. Hindi nga naming alam kung ano ang mga Stations of the Cross e! Kami yung mga tipo ng taong matatawag niyong deviant.

Bored ako.

Madalas ay nasa kwarto lang ako at nagtetext at nagbabasa ng magazine. Minsan ay naglaro kami ng kapatid ko ng badminton. Pero kailangan ko ng kausap. Yung matinong kausap.

Buti nalang andyan siya.

Araw araw ay katext at kausap ko siya sa telepono. Tuwang-tuwa nga ako dahil pinapangiti niya ako. Lagi kaming naguusap ng kung anu-ano. Lagi naming pinagtatawanan ang mga bagay-bagay. Mabait siya. Sweet siya. Nakakatuwa pa. Pakiramdam ko espesyal ako dahil sa kanya. Gustong-gusto ko siya. Nahuhulog na ang loob ko sa kanya!

Sana nga… Siya na…

At ngayong patapos na ang Holy Week, maaari ko nanamang gawin ang mga kinagawian kong gawin. Magbubukas na muli ang mga malls. Hindi na ako bored. Malapit na rin kaming magkita muli. Sa Martes. Yun ang araw namin. Masaya nanaman ako. Sigurado, mag-e-enjoy kami sa Martes. Madami kaming gagawin. Isang buong araw na kaming dalawa lang ang magkasama.

Yiee!!! Nai-inlove na muli si Coby!

At ngayong patapos na ang Holy Week, mapuputol ang entry na ito sapagkat hindi pa dito nagtatapos ang aking kuwento…