Entries for August, 2006

August 7th, 2006

An Epiphany


anokaya

 

 

I checked out a numerology site for fun, and shockingly realized something true about myself! Maybe it was indeed written vaguely enough to apply to everyone, or maybe it's just coincidence. But personally, the things I underlined/emphasized are SO me. 

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Your number is: 1

 

The characteristics of #1 are: Initiating action, pioneering, leading, independent, attaining, individual.

The expression or destiny for #1:

A number 1 Expression denotes the skilled executive with keen administrative capabilities. You must develop the capacity to be a fine leader, sales executive, or promoter. You have the tools to become an original person with a creative approach to problem solving, and a penchant for initiating action. Someone may have to follow behind you to handle the details, but you know how to get things going and make things happen. You have a good mind and the ability to use it for your advancement. Because of these factors, you have much potential for achievement and financial rewards. Frequently, this expression belongs to one running a business or striving to achieve a level of accomplishment on ones talents and efforts. You have little need for much supervision, preferring to act on your own with little restraint. You are both ambitious and determined. Self-confident and self-reliant must be yours, as you develop a strong unyielding will and the courage of your convictions.

Although you fear loneliness, you want to be left alone. You fear routine and being in a rut. You often jump the gun because you are afraid of being left behind.

The negative attributes of the 1 Expression are egotism and a self-centered approach to life. This is an aggressive number and if it is over-emphasized it is very hard to live with. You do not have to be overly aggressive to fulfill your destiny. The 1 has a natural instinct to dominate and to be the boss; adhering to the concept of being number One. Again, you do not have to dominate and destroy in order to lead and manage.

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The sentence "although you fear loneliness, you want to be left alone" freaked me out. While it is contradictory, it is also very true--at least in my case. I hate the idea of being alone, but most of the time I enjoy solitude. In fact, I prefer solitude more and more to socializing--at parties, in gigs, etc.
 
The last sentence, "you often jump the gun because you are afraid of being left behind" is true as well. Or maybe i'm just reading too much into it. Sometimes I get anxious when there are lulls in conversations with friends. So I jump the gun, and say anything. (yes, i'm not a social animal). It's frustrating. Those who've known me for quite some time see it as a quirk--Estelle the scaredy-cat, the worry-wart. :p But I seriously would like to get over it. 
 
The other parts of the numerology report, I don't necessarily agree with. While I do love the abstract, the spiritual and the idealistic--I don't think I verge on religious. Nor would I consider myself prone to utopian delusions. I think I have a solid practical side. Which is usually eclipsed by my more dominant dreamer side. :p 
 
Whether its true or not, I've certainly devoted more than enough time analyzing and even discussing it. :p it's 2:15 a.m. and I really should get sleeping. If only my eyes and mind would cooperate. 
 
 
Currently reading: Bob Greene's And You Know You Should Be Glad
Currently watching: ETC passively
Currently feeling: like reading :/
Posted by anokaya at 06:18 PM | buzz me!

August 8th, 2006


anokaya
I finally got the apology I was waiting for.
 
True, it was through text only. But I know it took my friend a lot of guts to say it. To admit there was something wrong. 
 
And while I didn't expect this from myself, forgiveness came easily. 
 
I hate having enemies and holding grudges. Forgiveness is a welcome release. 
 
I just hope though, that we get to talk to each other more openly and sincerely this time around, so that future senseless skirmishes can be avoided. 
 
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today was a day of firsts. a day of conquering fears, silly as some of them may seem. as i am already too sleepy to elaborate, i will leave it at that.
 
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ooh. i found my name on a comic book. one of the characters was my namesake--estelle. chunky rice, i think it was called. nice drawings too. a fun discovery. 
 
my name isn't as unique after all. :p 
 
Currently listening to: silence
Currently feeling: happy
Posted by anokaya at 04:01 PM | 3 boinkz!

August 9th, 2006

Rockstar Supernova


anokaya
I'm a BIG fan of Rockstar Supernova. In fact, I am fighting sleepiness (it's 12:08 a.m. already) just to finish today's show (i missed the morning episode, and the early dinner replay as I woke up late and went home late). Here are my thoughts on tonight's episode.  
 
Dilana: Why are they praising her? She oversings as much as Jill, and her performance tonight was bland. The only thing that added star quality to her incredibly dull showmanship was the mic-sharing- thang with Gilby Clarke. I'd much rather have watched Gilby sing than Dilana, sorry. (by the way, silly hill-billy lyrics and non-impressive melody for the reality segment part. while she seems to be supernova's favorite, I don't think she should make the final cut on the basis of lacking that integral skill alone)
 
Jill: I totally loved the song mother, mother....until she ruined it. She has the capability to ruin even the best of songs through oversinging. Gawd. And Tommy Lee commended it as one of her best performances ever? IS HE DEAF?!
 
Ryan: Very theatric, weird wig, weird eye-make-up. Thin vocals. But I love the song! What the hell is this song! I need it, want it. Haha. On the virtue of his song choice alone, I know he won't be in the chopping board tomorrow. He killed it. (vocals was better in last week's losing my religion though. nothing beats that) -- a lot of censored comments from the band. and they're smiling. it must mean it was hella good. :p
 
Storm: Piano's the new fad on rockstar. My opinion is, it doesn't work for this particular performance. It's been done like this too many times. That, and it makes her seem dangerously broadway-ish (again). Too safe, not memorable. Good thing she's got a lot of good performances and a strong fan base to back her up. (again, Supernova's all praises. Rawrrrr. What's their problem. They are all Paula Abduls tonight. B-o-r-i-n-g)
 
Zayra: Usually a breath of fresh air (or at the very least, a hate-it-or-love-it surprise) but this performance was just dull. Her voice was drowned out by the background music, for one. Her voice is as icy cool as Bjork's though--with the latina touch, which makes her interesting for me regardless of what other people say. That and her outrageous, literally out-of-this-world outfits. Wow.
 
Josh: Love the song choice, fairly good voice--but too much like the original. Dave was spot on: his performance was good, but good might not be good enough. I think he has to re-arrange some of the songs a little bit, and show how he can move the audience by getting rid of his guitar and work up the crowd.
 
Magni: Oooh I love his voice and his stripped down approach to the song. Best performance ever.  Gave me goosebumps.
 
Patrice: ----it was so ordinary and boring that I zoned out before it was even over. 
 
Lukas: I just love how his eyebrows, when scrunched up, resemble the roof of a nipa hut. I also love his jerky-i'm-a-psycho stiff-flailing of the arms. AND the wink he gave at the end. Can you say star? but the best part of this performance? was his clear voice. Gave me goosebumps. The whole package, 
I swear ( i am obviously biased )
 
Toby: Oversinging, guy version. There's just no authenticity to his performances. I see him as a boyband singer, striving to do something dirty rock. It just doesn't work. He's too clean. I have to say, I loved the megaphone part....but I hate the fact that it was covered in some weird blue/red towelette. Looked kind of tacky. 
 
Gah. My brain's turning into water. It's hard to think properly when my eyes are getting droopy. My bed's calling me. :/ 
 
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Today's Adventures (I couldn't resist)
 
Circles with El (thanks again). Temporarily got over my fear of fine dining (with its confusing set of utensils and snobby, uptight atmosphere) because of the distraction great conversation provided. Happiness.
 
Cubao-Ukay-shopping-Marikina-Shoe-Expo-touring with Jojo and his sister Mae. Not a lot of good, cheap clothes, but the company made it worth it. I'll miss him so much when he leaves *tear*. At least I made a new friend, Mae, who seems game for last minute ukay adventures.
 
Birthday-venue-hunting. My heart's kind of set on Nipa Hut, just because the manager was so friendly towards me (see what good PR can do?). I also inquired at an Italian restaurant at the marikina shoe expo, but the prices are obscene for a place with inadequate parking space. Ayoko nga. Mom promises to help look. Bleep. Even my bday plans are crammed. Hehehe. Tomorrow and the day after, more inquiries. 
 
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PLEASE LORD I HOPE ZAYRA DOESNT GO HOME TOMORROW. Let it be Jill!  
 
I still want to watch Boston Legal but my body would no longer cooperate. Gah.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currently feeling: sleeeeeeeeepy
Posted by anokaya at 04:45 PM | 8 boinkz!

August 11th, 2006

103.5 Convert


anokaya
Ever since I was in grade school, I've been loyal to only one station: NU107. Joey's laughter and Zach's wisecracks used to wake me up in the morning. I still remember when P. Diddy's "Come With Me" would rouse me up from bed singing when nothing else would work. The station introduced me to many wonderful artists--both local and international. Up Dharma Down, Narda, Drip. Ciudad. Itchyworms, Monsterbot, Pedicab. Junior Kilat. Fatal Posporos! (obviously, this isn't in chronological order. FP is gone, sadly). In fact, it was also the station that *strangely enough* introduced me to Eminem (they were the first station to play his music in the Philippines, if I'm not mistaken.)
 
Until now I still listen to NU107, and I love the fact that they still churn out great music and gamble on unknown artists. But. 
 
I've found a new radio station in 103.5. 
 
Awhile ago, they played songs I didn't realize I missed. Sonic Youth's cover of Superstar. Sneaker Pimps' Six Underground. Frente's cover of Bizarre Love Triangle. Right now, they're playing Marty and the Love Hammers' "Trees" (popularized by Rockstar INXS, NU used to play this too). They also play Gnarls Barkley, Bjork, and whoa, Sinnead O'Connor. Haha. 
 
It's like Remote Control Weekend, almost every hour of every day. The music doesn't have to be current. It just has to be good. What makes it better, is that there's more music than words. It's like a continuous NU Rockathon. What's currently turning me off with NU is the fact that they have all of these shows and talking sessions, some of which are good and informative but most of them filled with guffaws and stupid insider jokes only the ones in the booth actually get/understand. Add to that Halikinu Radio and it's just alienating. 
 
But I realize that NU107 will continue to be a pioneer. And they will play great music that 103.5 might not even know exists--so I'll just have to do a balancing act between both stations. The good news for me is, at least I have an alternative once Dread @ the Control rolls in (not a big fan of reggae).
 
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Apparently, I'm not the only one bothered with the annoying talkshows. 
 
http://aiel.wordpress.com/2006/07/11/nu107s-demise/ --> while we don't share the same views on NU's current playlist (i absolutely love the fact that they're playing a variety of alternative music, not just heavy rock. i.e. the guillemots. the yeahyeahyeahs. etc), I too miss the less-cluttered NU107 of my gradeschool days.  
Currently listening to: 103.5
Posted by anokaya at 06:39 AM | 6 boinkz!

August 13th, 2006

Great Weekend


anokaya
Highlights:
 
*Had a long talk, reconciled with an old friend. Lifted a great deal of burden on my shoulders, so much so that I wanted to cry (in a good way) from relief.
 
* Saw the Claret boys again! Missed Happy Cloud and Carlo--it's amazing how they still have yet to grow. Haha. I also saw Nathan, Gemmo, Roy, Alexei, most of the new kids whose names I dont remember *oops* and of course, my tab-buddy and crush-confidante, Alistair.  
 
* Being told that I'm one of his debate idols. and that I'm cool. haha. you know who you are. Seriously, it made me gush inside (if my big smile wasn't obvious enough. Trust me dear, you're better than I was when I was still starting out. I hope you end up in Lasalle, because I see a great career ahead of you
 
* Playing Time Crisis with El, and beating him, for the most part. :p
 
* Watching new-found-friend Marcelle shake his booty (while clapping) at DanceManiax, haha.
 
* Finding out that there's a nice park in Ortigas!! With a small patch of manicured green grass, and everything. Haha. 
 
* Seeing the interior of Wave 89.1 and the kitkat bench (complete with bite marks on the sides). Coolest interior I've ever seen (i've only seen NU's and RX's though)
 
* Eating steak at Tender Bob's. Steak is good. Haha. And oh, getting over the fear of eating in front of a bunch of people I don't know all that well and who don't share my gender. (Hopefully soon I'll get over this childhood hang-up)
 
* Videoke. :p Jonas' voice was killer. Haha. U2, queen--he can really belt it out. :p So was El's, pwede ng career. Pero the best was the Marcelle-Jonas Duet, along with Johan's solos. :p In their terms, pwede pang-"brokeback".
 
*Meeting someone who (a) knows about Rockstar Supernova, yessss; (b) who studied computer science before the advent of the mouse :D hee.  
 
Today is bound to be as fun. I'm watching the UP-vs-NU game at the behest of my drum-beating cousin Ana (and my NU-supporting uncle Fort). After that, coffee and catch-up with my cuzends, leaving me completely recharged to cram everything that I should've been doing the past few weeks into a couple of days. 
 
These include:
- a reaction paper on each chapter of The Universe Story (one of the most boring books you'll ever read -_-`)
- a report on the author of the Universe Story
- a reaction paper on BJMP Advocacy Work and other pertinent documents
- collect sigsheets for WWF's Pare Ni Juan campaign
- study for my finals @ philorl
- attend installation for litelec
- finalize plans for NashDC...then execute.
 
Out of all of them, last task is the one that leaves me with butterflies in my stomach (the rest are actually nothing to worry about :p). You can plan and plan and plan, but when the actual event is happening in front of you, you really have to prepare for all sorts of contingencies. *sigh*. Good thing this isn't the first time I've done this, so I have more experience as to what I should watch out for. 
 
Now to get ready.  
 
[edit] EVEN MORE REASONS TO THINK THIS IS THE BEST WEEKEND EVER
 
- CLARET A WON CMLI!!! Congratulations Alistair and Gemmo!! I am so PROUD of you guys!! I wish I were there to see you win. But since I wasn't, I hope a virtual hug would do! *hugs* (bawi ako sa saturday  
 
- CLARET B, C, & D were all Quarterfinalists; Gemmo and Roy made it to the Top 5 Best Speakers, and Alistair was best speaker of the finals! A GREAT RUN FOR THE WHOLE CLARET CONTINGENT! Wa-hoo! 
 
- A kiss on the cheek, two hugs, an autograph saying "Estelle Rocks!", and a picture with my Rockstar INXS favorite MIG AYESA!!! Aside from that, I also got him (and some girl from MCA Records, ha!) to sign my WWF Pare Ni Juan Campaign!! (and... I gave him the pinoy-indie-designer-overpriced notebook I was planning to give to a friend. Eep. Oh well. At least he has something to remember me by AND I LOOKED INTO HIS EYES AS HE PERFORMED "KISS FROM A ROSE" by SEAL, only one of the best songs of all time (and one of the best pair of eyes I've ever seen)!
 
- Because mom was such in a great mood, she treated me and my cousin Ana to books!! I got the book I was coveting last time I visited a different bookstore, "The Year of Yes" by Maria Dahvana Headley... plus Jeffrey Eugenides "MiddleSex" (a story about a transgendered person, from what I can surmise). So excited to read them!! There's the added bonus of my mom buying the newest issue of "The Economist"--so I can matterload for free! Yeah!
 
- and of course, bonding with my cousin Ana & my mommy. Seeing Ana Samia again, meeting her boyfriend Eric. Watching Ana pound the drums like there was no tomorrow at the UAAP Stadium. Cheering for NU (grabe, ang close ng game 104-107--and it would've been a tie too, had that 3 point shot not been a second or two late). Watching UST & UE's fabulous pepsquads dance it out during half-time. Fun, fun, fun.
 
Like I told my mom, I think the Universe just gave me an early birthday treat. I just loved this weekend. And that's an understatement.
 
Now off to a dinner of Tuyo and Itlog na Maalat + Kamatis. Sarap 'no? Kung 'di kayo kumakain nun, you're missing out on a lot. Hehe. HAPPINESS!!!!!
 
 
 
 
Currently watching: Etc :p
Currently feeling: VIOLENTLY HAPPY! :)
Posted by anokaya at 03:02 AM | 4 boinkz!

August 15th, 2006

A Date with Mom :)


anokaya
Just came home from the Mig Ayesa + INXS concert at Araneta. Quite sleepy and tired, but also very much happy.
 
#1 Because I feel so blessed to have a mom who loves me enough to blow P2,625 each on our tickets. Gawd, if I knew they were that expensive I would've told her to scrap going to the whole thing altogether. 
 
#2 Because I also feel so blessed to have a cool mom, who knows who Mig Ayesa and JD Fortune are. Who can sing along to "Pretty Vegas" and dance and sway and clap to the tune of "New Sensation" and "We Will Rock You"
 
Of course the concert rocked too, which is another big cause for happiness. But somehow, the highlight of my night was being with my mom. I love her so much.
 
That and I saw an old HS friend, Guia, through my binoculars and swapped text messages with her. Haha. After telling her I got a kiss on the cheek from Mig, she said she wanted to kill me. :p Envy! ...joke.
 
I'll cut this short as I still need to put in work-out time. :p Since I decided to work-out in the evenings, kung ano mang oras ako makauwi that's when i workout. hehe. bleh.good thing i no longer watch gigs that much. :p bye. 
 
Posted by anokaya at 03:53 PM | 3 boinkz!

August 17th, 2006

Oh, the travesty


anokaya
WARNING: ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA SPOILER AHEAD. Don't read if you want to keep the suspense
 
Zayra went home, boo-hoo. True, her voice might not be typical for a rock band (particularly for Supernova's sound), but her performance was definitely better than Magni's or Patrice's. Magni's performance was D-R-Y. He was listless, aimless 75% of the song. Same goes for Patrice--in fact she was even off-key singing celebrity skin. Only the stage-jumping/hopping antics saved her in the end, i think.
 
Can't win 'em all. 
 
So now, my only reason to watch is Lukas Rossi (I find myself rooting for him, even though sometimes he's not really all that great). Oh, yeah, and my new favorite: Ryan Star (love the voice AND the intensity!). The underdog contender. Kind of like Marty Casey and Suzie McNeil in last season's INXS. They clawed their way to the top and reinvented themselves. You can actually see them evolving in each episode.  
 
Gah. I should not be blogging about Rockstar Supernova. I should be studying Zen Buddhism for my PHILORL finals. And researching on Pierre (boring boring stuff). a;skdjflksdfjgh. Will go back to that now. WISH ME LUCK. 
Currently feeling: sad for Zayra :((
Posted by anokaya at 01:05 AM | 1 boinkz!

Todo Tambay Happy


anokaya
My collegebuddies (JP, Alex, ND) and I spontaneously got together after our respective classes for some much-needed bonding (two of them are graduating after this sem--chances are we'll see less of each other). First, we went to a dingy (but cheap) KTV place to sing stupid (but fun) songs like Ghostbusters! and Cartoon Heroes (yes, by aqua). My neck veins almost popped when we tried singing along to Careless Whisper, Cranberries' Dreams among others. I got super nostalgic naman when we sang Enigma's Return to Innocence. The reverse-running unicorn from the MTV still haunts my memory. 
 
After that, we head on to WaiYing at JP's request. Busog na ako with P52. Can't beat that. Add to that the fun conversations shared--sulit. Snippets below.
 
On the difference between guys and girls
 
E: Ba't ba ang mga guys, mahilig mang-okray ng girls?!
A: Ah oo, yung sa friendster, rarate-an yung mga pictures ng babae. 7! 4!
ND: Minsan mas malala, sasabihan pa nila ng pangit.
*lahat tingin kay JP*
 
JP: ...oh no! Mag-isa lang akong lalaki dito!!
 
E: 'Di nga, ang mga girls pinakamalala na yung sabihin mong "Di ko sya type". O kaya, "di sya masyadong cute". At least may qualifier. 
ND: Pwede ring, "mabait sya..."  
E: Pag guys yun, malamang puro lait na inabot ng girl. 
A: Eh k'se mabait tayo! Ang tindi naman k'se ng word na "pangit" no. Parang ang sama.
*girls nod in agreement, JP silently disagreeing* 
  
E: Baka naman din k'se we don't like guys for their looks. 
ND: Hindi rin ah.
E: Hindi, isipin mo. Ano ba tlga ang definition ng "gwapo"? Diba yung mga lalaki na pwede ng pumasang babae, tanggalan mo lang ng goatee? Kadalasan gano'n. E kokonti lang yung gano'ng guy. So, na-aattract tayo sa ibang things. Kaya usually, sagot natin "mabait", "sweet", "sensitive" pag nagkwekwento. It doesn't necessarily mean na pangit sila, pero diba.
 
JP: E ang guys, visual. Kaya 'dun kami nakafixate. 
 
*silence. Kain uli ng tofu, hakaw o di kaya'y beef mami*
 
E: Wait! May realization ako!!
A: Ano?
E: Hindi rin mababait ang mga babae!! Nang-ookray din tayo!
ND: Pano? Kelan?
E: Diba? Pag may gwapong guy, kasama yung girlfriend, minsan sasabihin natin--"Ha? Ba't ang pangit ng girlfriend n'ya?!"
A,ND: Oo nga, oo nga! 
JP: Nyak. Kayo rin pala eh. 
 
On Vegetables
 
A: Ano bang pagkain ang mayaman sa Vitamin A?
E: Carrots?
A: ...na masarap kainin? :p
 
JP: Ano ba ang carotene?
A: yung pigment sa carrots!
E: hindi kaya! vitamin yun, beta-carotene. diba ND?
*ND gives us a quizzical look and goes back to texting*
JP: Hindi!! Carrot yun mismo diba?
A: *with a smirk* oo, yun ang tawag sa baby carrot.
 
ND: Ano ba ang tawag sa maliit na corn? Baby corn ba or young corn? Pinagawayan namin ni Asha yun dati e.
A: Hindi. Baby corn ang tawag pag sobrang liit. Pag medyo tumangkad na, young corn na.
JP, E: Aaah.
 
On future plans
 
JP: Beach tayo!
ND: Oo, tara!
A: Sa San Juan!!
E: ...SAN JUAN?!?
A: Oo. Sa Batanggas? Maganda dun, white sand.
E: Ah, akala ko mandaluyong.
 
Marami pa, but I'm too lazy to recall them all and transcribe them from memory. Sabi ko na nga ba dapat may tape recorder na lang na dala. :p
 
I'll miss you guys when you leave for the real world. *tear* 
Currently feeling: happy :)
Posted by anokaya at 02:58 PM | 4 boinkz!

August 20th, 2006

Twenty-One


anokaya
I spent the first hours of my 21st birthday at Music 21, Timog. How apt. wala lang, just a silly realization.
 
Being silly though, is joy. Especially when shared with friends and family that you love. 
 
A big shout out to all who came. A long distance hug to those who couldn't make it, for various reasons, but didn't forget to greet me anyway. And for those who did forget, no sweat. A birthday is just that--one day. You have 364 days to make up for it. Kidding.
 
I actually want to write more, because I really am touched. I'm overwhelmed. I just feel so lucky to be blessed with people who care. But words escape me right now.
 
So, Zen. I'll just experience, feel, live. Writing can be done later. :p toodles.
 
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marathon birthday party pala. mom just ordered pepperoni crunch for me and alex, and with raf's PS2 around--slumber parteeh! super happiness!
 
   
Posted by anokaya at 07:12 AM | 4 boinkz!

August 22nd, 2006

Killer Online Exam


anokaya
Wala naman tinurong gan'to ah (
 
Sample questions to be posted later. For now, I suffer. 30 minutes more of hell to go. 
Posted by anokaya at 05:01 AM | 1 boinkz!

August 27th, 2006

Best Friends


anokaya
Today, I spent a chunk of my day with my bestfriends
 
First I met with Cams (whom I've known since I was grade 2) at Glorietta 4, to help her out with her e-commerce project (success!) 
 
and afterwards, Cams accompanied me to meet up with my first-post-teenageyears-mutual-guy bestfriend Marcelle (whom I've just met two weeks ago but feels like I've known him longer). We bumped into one of his roomates at Shang and he introduced me as his bestfriend. That felt nice. Haha.
 
then, as I was reading my friendster bulletins... I came across ND's answer to surveys. When asked who her bestfriends were... she simply replied "A & E". Which means Asha and Estelle. Now I feel guilty. Asha hasn't been replying to ND lately, and neither have I. Gasp, I am so mean. Will text her right after this.
 
And the whole point of this post is...?
 
Nothing really. 
 
I guess I just feel so blessed to have a wonderful circle of friends who love and care about me. 
 
One day, when I'm feeling down and lonely, I'll probably come across this post and realize that certain people are just a phone call/text message away. 
 
*Sigh* What a nice Sunday.
 
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On other news, Claret had a great run at Idea lite!
 
ALISTAIR (iloveya dearest) is the over-all best speaker of the tournament! WOO-HOO!
His team, Claret B, also got top break--with a perfect score!
 
Claret A got 2nd top break--also with a perfect score!!
 
Claret D broke 7th, but managed to make it to the Semis!
 
And of course, Jedd--3rd best speaker of the tournament.
 
Congrats guys!! I sure hope this will boost your morale for the upcoming NashDc. 
 
You've got the guns. Bring it! *bighugs* and warm love to you all.
 
especially to my tab buddy and crush confidante, alistair. *hugzie*
 
See you guys soon! 
 
Currently listening to: White Stripes - My Doorbell
Currently feeling: happy!
Posted by anokaya at 01:54 PM | 1 boinkz!

August 28th, 2006

A Call From Prison


anokaya
An unknown number is calling my cell, I pick it up. Then a short commotion.
 
*sounds in the background* cookie, ikaw na. hindi, ikaw na. hala, ayun na.
 
estelle: hello? hello?? sino 'to?
 
voice: si talent. <cookie in the background: hi estelle!!> *whispers to cookie: teka, ano na sasabihin ko*
 
<cookie in the background: sabihin mo si cookie at talent 'to, yung mga tinulungan n'ya from BJMP. sabihin mo dumalaw sya!> 
 
[...conversation continues, konting kamustahan]
 
+ + +  
 
Strange as it might seem, I'm touched to receive a phone call from them. They are, by the way, in prison at the Las Pinas City Jail. One for drug-selling (which he denies doing), the other for homicide and theft. I won't tell which one is which.
 
Apparently, they borrowed the cellphone of one of the security guards just to contact me. How nice & sweet of them to remember. I promised them I'll find time to squeeze a visit to them this week. Probably wednesday. I'd like to give them a treat, anyway, for helping me out with my signature campaign and over-all for sharing some of their secrets with me. That and with my recent birthday celebration, it doesn't feel right not to share the love (even if it's just through cheap pandesal bought at a local bakery).
 
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If you're wondering how they got my #, here's the story: 
 
Before leaving BJMP for my final visit, Cookie asked for my cellphone # & e-mail address to tell me once he got out. I willingly obliged. He seemed, after all, like a really nice guy--and one that helped me finish "doing my time" (pun. i was just a volunteer with required work hours) at the city jail. Supposedly he's going to be out soon. His last trial was on Aug. 22, and last time we talked, his parents have agreed to bail him out if the trial doesn't stop by then (he's been in jail for 7 months).
 
Hmm. A highlight of my day, definitely. Now to get back to work on some Nash-stuff. Toodles.  
 
 
 
Currently feeling: surprised & happy
Posted by anokaya at 02:22 AM | 4 boinkz!

August 29th, 2006

Cram, Cram, Cramming


anokaya
I've forgotten how being busy feels. But now, I am reminded.
 
Even my mind is abuzz with scuttering thoughts. Hmm.
 
Elaboration to come. 
 
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Happy Birthday to my former partner Katz. I miss you and your chirpy smile. I hope to see you this weekend for nash-nash-nashdc! (what is it with me tonight and repetition? must be sleepiness).
 
Toodles. For. Now. 
Posted by anokaya at 05:05 PM | buzz me!
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