Lame Excuse

I was struck by the sharing of an ex-seminarian.  I am not quite sure if he was just fussing with what had happened or just kidding around. But for me it was the lousiest and a lame excuse I’ve ever heard to give for a break-up. Let us call this friend of mine ‘Limor’. I first knew of him from my ‘you know who’. They were on their formation year then. FYI: Formation year takes place on the third year of theological studies. This is a non-academic program.

Limor and I usually bump o to each other in this small city of ours. Until I heard from my ‘you know who’ that he’d decided to change his chosen vocation. He did not pursue the remaining three months of their formation but rather was busy coming up to the next world he is about to live in. I attended their graduation eve and saw him there with his new found ‘friends’ (they are those who work with one of the call centers in the province).

And so that was the last time I’ve ever seen this Limor. We were preoccupied with our own lives and did not have any communication not until I surf the net and added him on in my friendster list. It was first hi/s and hello/s. Then the usual ‘musta na?’ Until he shared that he was no longer together with this girl.

So what perked me up to write this blog? What is the reason that my voice box was irritated? This Limor emailed me that he was so devastated that his now ‘ex’ told him that she fell out of love the time Limor went out the seminary…. (Ding! ding! got yeah!) That line was the most stupid line (b@!$#!+%^%*(&%#&%*) how nice to just press on shift and the number sign and then goes your curse.

Commentaries: Honestly, i want to slap this girls' face if she only had it with me! hahaha am i that bad? don't think so. But having said those lines makes me think that this girl is out of here mind. Day, wala ka ya ka math 101 haw? Huya huya laman gamay ah! So you fall for Lomir just because he is a seminarian? Fall out of love and decided to break up with him the time he decided to leave his vow and pursue you? what a haste! You should have cleared your thoughts first and checked on your feelings before you had a relationaship with him. What were your motives? On the brighter side, it was good of you to straight forward show this pitty fellow the real you while your relationship is still novice. Pasalamat pa xa eh daad noh? kay gnbulagan mu sya daun?

P.S. for that girl: I maybe so judgemental and driven by my emotions when i had this article. Maybe  i should be rational of your feelings as well… I may not know what had happened… maybe  the relationship was not for the both of you…maybe you have reasons that reasons itself can't understand… If you happen to come accros this blog, feel free to leave a note",)

I'll be more than open to hear from you…

The Ring

I’m sitting on my desk thinking of how my day went on and I asked myself “What else will be happening today?” 

 I wonder…".?

Looking through the window pane, I saw the rain dripping, the sky in dark gloomy form. As I stare at my watch, its quarter to five and I’m planning to stay in the office for a couple more hours. Maybe am just a bit lazy to ride my self off to my place in a rainy afternoon or more so because of a bothering thought that I keep on entertaining.

Hhhmmmm???

Insert: My “you know who”, keeps on  texting me the time I am writing or rather typing this blog. They have a regional gathering this week and they had a basketball play-off as part of their so-called activity. He conveyed that their game ended with half point lead on their favor. The sports complex where they had their game was flooded with water due to the seeping roof. This is another evidence of poor maintenance provided by our government. I wish the money intended for such repair did not went to another politician’s pocket or could be to that of the building administrator. Anyway, let’s leave such queries to the city government. As the saying goes: “Do not cheat, it’s the government’s job” so be it. My “you know who”, had this one and only shot. However, the ball just circled into the ring and went out. He was desperate he didn’t made a point but still was very happy on his overall performance as a defensive guard for their team. I just love how positive my “you know who”… always thinking outside of the box.

Back to the topic: So what was the thought? This time, it’s all about work. I entered the office full of confidence and enthusiasm. I woke up early and had my make-up on. My goal for the day is to gradually add up to my monthly report and accomplish the periodic feedback evaluation form for all employees. I could say that my day was smooth not until my officemate received a call. My officemate passed on the conversation. She said she was asked on some details and other specifications on work loads. (Stop! Isn’t that my job?) I find it hell when other people just enter the scene and try to ask someone to do someone else’s job… more so, my job. Well maybe for some, they find that a bunch of help had gone their way if this happens to them. But as for me, I find it unethical.

Playing the devil’s advocate: Maybe that person do not know where to run to on such regards… or maybe he/she is a bit shy to walk his/her way to ask these data directly on my face… it could be that the person is thinking that I am busy on another matter to attend to such need… Possibly the person might be thinking that I am not doing my job… so why ask me in the first place?

But one thing is certain, there is something ‘fishy’ behind the said act. Paranoid? No, I do not think I am. I am just watchful for the actions committed. Respect begets respect. (Sabi nga ni Bea: Maricris, ang respeto, hindi ini-impose, ini-earn ‘yan!) hihihih”,)

We’ll see what will happen next…I’ll keep you posted”,)

Going back…and looking forward",)

 It's 4:58 p.m. Two mintues more to call it a day. I could almost hear my intestines. I am dreaming of a Jolibbee spaghetti with its red creamy sauce and shredded cheeze on top plus an upsized soda. Whoah G! am damn hungry.

          Reth and Wila, my college buddies and I went to the nearest Jolibbee chain which is about hundred steps away from my workplace. I ordered the spaghetti meal I was day dreaming of. The service crew got our order and we moved fast to a four-seater table. We  had a delightful snacks coupled with chit chats.

PAUSE… I miss college life! It's been almost a year and three months after my graduation. I could vividly remeber during our free afternoons where we shout 'n scream our way towards the small kiosk (likod U.P.). Our budget then was only a maximum of 20 box (grabe gid ya kapuraot ang mga taga-up! hehehe). GO… our stories jumped from one topic to another…

• Burial of Dionisio… Dion, as what this college bud of ours prefer to be addressed, has made our stay in U.P. memorable. He is one of the four straight guys in our block, the fifth is 60/40(You know what I mean ",) Karay-a tamun kadya! His internment will be this 14th of July and our block intends to attend and make a tribute for this kind fellow. Wila said that she noticed in our block pictures that 'dion' was always at the back  when everyone else was dying to be infront for the shot… We closed our topic quoting our respected college professor Mr. Sarmiento, "Life is unfair, get used to it" or shall we say "Life is short, get use to it"?/!

• On love life… Wila and reth are free souls … Status: not yet taken as of press time… Harhar (I may share my soty as well.. Nah!!?/!!).

• Sexual Relationships… gays (!@#^%#)… lesbians(*%^@#%)… fhms (%*@^&(@$%)…