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Sunday, April 15, 2012

The days continue to be quiet and calescent.

Baby Brother Bitok has been in Hawaii for a few days now. Inang left last night, too, so there are now officially just three people in the house: Nanay, Tatay, and I. It has been extra quiet and the adults, including myself, have our own businesses to tend to. It really is different now.

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At the airport, last Thursday, 12 April.

I don't know, but it was a bit easier to bid farewell to this guy. I guess because it has been done before, with Richie, last September. But I kid you not, this was much, much sadder, because I no longer have a brother in the house with me. Being an only child, much like how it was until I was six years old, had been fun, but at twenty-five? No. For one, there's no one to share secrets whilst driving around the village with. No one to talk to about any and everything with. Nor to ask if my outfit looks decent or if my shoes match with my clothes and bag. Le sigh. More importantly, there is no one to slave around. LOL.

I have been missing my brothers since Thursday. I get sad, but I do my best to fight it off. It is what it is.

I am, however, excited for both my brothers' adult adventures. I just hope they do even better than I and have learned from their big sister's errs.

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A sweet surprise from Samie: a box of goodies from Korea!

On a lighter and definitely much happier note, Samie, my 12-year old student, has sent a package to me, which arrived last Monday, the 9th of April. I was extremely excited to go home because Mother had sent me a text message, saying: "May package ka from Korea." Sure enough, when I came home, a big box was waiting for me to open it. I was ecstatic like a child! I was smiling and gasping all throughout and was so amazed to have seen the amount of goodies from Samie. What a sweetheart! In all of my years in the office, this was the very first time I've received something from a student. Needless to say, I feel so privileged as a "teacher" and even more motivated to do better at work. :')

I cannot wait to send Samie a package of goodies as well. I'm not quite certain what I will send to her, but I am excited to shop for my little dong-saeng. (She calls me ate from time to time. I love this little girl.) :)

Samie and I during one of our classes. (Mondays to Fridays, 21:00 AND 21:25.)

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10th Floor lighting VS 11th Floor lighting

Speaking of work, we have recently moved to the tenth floor. I have always been an eleventh floor girl as it was my first home in 2007. Moved to the tenth floor two years after, moved back to the eleventh after another two years, and now I'm back on the tenth. And I dislike it very much. I dislike it mostly because I do not like the tenth floor crowd. Most of them are not the kind of people I would like to associate myself with. I know that sounds extremely snotty, but it is the truth. For all I care, they probably do not want associate themselves with me either. As if I weren't already such a quiet individual (except when around real friends whom I find comfort in), I have found myself even more introverted. I suppose that works out for the best. I like keeping to myself after all. Also, I get to be more productive with work, which is what I'm supposed to be doing at the office in the first place. :)

I'm just glad to still be with my teammates. Having Joey come over to make us laugh every now and then is also such a lovely bonus! :)

Anyway, since I'm not one to consume my thoughts of people that bother me, I find the lighting on the tenth floor rather exasperating. Mostly because the colours look strange in front of the webcam. I miss the better lighting on the eleventh floor, where my skin colour look real-life. And well...the floor / my previous station just has better lighting overall. Yes, these things bother me. Yes, I am somewhat unusual.

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Chillin' like villains on a Friday night.

Gelo, because he is such a kind-hearted gentleman, decided to treat Che and I to Yellow Cab. (It was originally supposed to be at McCafe, but we decided Yellow Cab was better. LOL) The three of us spent a few hours after shift just eating (aka fattening up) and talking (aka sharing secrets). It was really nice. I definitely enjoy quiet moments with friends. Well, not so quiet on this particular evening, as there had been a serious of boisterous laughter from the three of us. All in the sake of good fun. From six, there are now just the three of us uwian buddies. It is actually really nice. :)

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Family time at Nuvali. :)

Yesterday, we spent the afternoon at Nuvali. I've been wanting to go to hang out and dine there, but we apparently had a different agenda yesterday. We spent a bit of time at the still-under-construction Republic Wake Park. Talk about dirt roads! But before coming into the park, the looooong drive from the main road was quite nice.

Also, I learned that if you fight for your right, you win. Especially if it involves legalities. Some people do not know their right, so they follow the norms. But Pops proved to me once again, that it can be done. I was scared for the security guard as Pops semi-scolded him and told him about the things written in the Philippine Constitution. Just. Wow.

Anyway, the wake park is not opened yet, but we were able to enter its premises because my uncle is apparently awesome (aka the boss who is in charge of the project). So we were able to get a glimpse of the place and chanced upon some people. Haha. Wakeboarding seems like a lot of fun! I would like to give it a shot. The operator there invited us to come by again next time, to try it out before the place opens for the public. It made me miss my brothers more.

Look at her go!

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A treasure.

Pops stumbled upon this black notebook in my brothers' room as he was tidying it up. He handed it to me a couple of evenings ago and I read six chapters of awesomeness, written by my Baby Brother. There is no other way to describe my feelings aside from the words I've written here. Ahh, what a fine discovery! My parents and I were discussing it early this morning and I have come to realize that all three of us write in journals. It makes me so proud to know that both my brothers are writers themselves. Writing is such a wonderful outlet and my parents fully "support" it. :)

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Oh, food.

I have been gaining weight rapidly in the last three weeks. It is not a belief or feeling; it is a fact. I have been sitting down for way too long and eating way too much and not getting enough sleep. Talk about being unhealthy! I have been longing for exercise, especially my morning walks. I cannot wait until the part time ordeal is over with. I will definitely get back to my strict dieting and regular morning walks. I did not work as hard as I did just to go back to my previous shape. Le sigh.

Also, I want to go to the beach and wear a two-piece. Seems ambitious enough, but it can be done if I get back to my healthy routine. I really need my free mornings back. Can't wait! :)

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Life goes on.


*I don't think I think enough.* tumblr instagram previous posts home	Sunday, April 15, 2012 The days continue to be quiet and calescent. Baby Brother Bitok has been in Hawaii for a few days now. Inang left last night, too, so there are now officially just three people in the house: Nanay, Tatay, and I. It has been extra quiet and the adults, including myself, have our own businesses to tend to. It really is different now. --- At the airport, last Thursday, 12 April. I don't know, but it was a bit easier to bid farewell to this guy. I guess because it has been done before, with Richie, last September. But I kid you not, this was much, much sadder, because I no longer have a brother in the house with me. Being an only child, much like how it was until I was six years old, had been fun, but at twenty-five? No. For one, there's no one to share secrets whilst driving around the village with. No one to talk to about any and everything with. Nor to ask if my outfit looks decent or if my shoes match with my clothes and bag. Le sigh. More importantly, there is no one to slave around. LOL. I have been missing my brothers since Thursday. I get sad, but I do my best to fight it off. It is what it is. I am, however, excited for both my brothers' adult adventures. I just hope they do even better than I and have learned from their big sister's errs. --- A sweet surprise from Samie: a box of goodies from Korea! On a lighter and definitely much happier note, Samie, my 12-year old student, has sent a package to me, which arrived last Monday, the 9th of April. I was extremely excited to go home because Mother had sent me a text message, saying: "May package ka from Korea." Sure enough, when I came home, a big box was waiting for me to open it. I was ecstatic like a child! I was smiling and gasping all throughout and was so amazed to have seen the amount of goodies from Samie. What a sweetheart! In all of my years in the office, this was the very first time I've received something from a student. Needless to say, I feel so privileged as a "teacher" and even more motivated to do better at work. :') I cannot wait to send Samie a package of goodies as well. I'm not quite certain what I will send to her, but I am excited to shop for my little dong-saeng. (She calls me ate from time to time. I love this little girl.) :) Samie and I during one of our classes. (Mondays to Fridays, 21:00 AND 21:25.) --- 10th Floor lighting VS 11th Floor lighting Speaking of work, we have recently moved to the tenth floor. I have always been an eleventh floor girl as it was my first home in 2007. Moved to the tenth floor two years after, moved back to the eleventh after another two years, and now I'm back on the tenth. And I dislike it very much. I dislike it mostly because I do not like the tenth floor crowd. Most of them are not the kind of people I would like to associate myself with. I know that sounds extremely snotty, but it is the truth. For all I care, they probably do not want associate themselves with me either. As if I weren't already such a quiet individual (except when around *real friends* whom I find comfort in), I have found myself even more introverted. I suppose that works out for the best. I like keeping to myself after all. Also, I get to be more productive with work, which is what I'm supposed to be doing at the office in the first place. :) I'm just glad to still be with my teammates. Having Joey come over to make us laugh every now and then is also such a lovely bonus! :) Anyway, since I'm not one to consume my thoughts of people that bother me, I find the lighting on the tenth floor rather exasperating. Mostly because the colours look strange in front of the webcam. I miss the better lighting on the eleventh floor, where my skin colour look real-life. And well...the floor / my previous station just has better lighting overall. Yes, these things bother me. Yes, I am somewhat unusual. --- Chillin' like villains on a Friday night. Gelo, because he is such a kind-hearted gentleman, decided to treat Che and I to Yellow Cab. (It was originally supposed to be at McCafe, but we decided Yellow Cab was better. LOL) The three of us spent a few hours after shift just eating (aka fattening up) and talking (aka sharing secrets). It was really nice. I definitely enjoy quiet moments with friends. Well, not so quiet on this particular evening, as there had been a serious of boisterous laughter from the three of us. All in the sake of good fun. From six, there are now just the three of us uwian buddies. It is actually really nice. :) --- Family time at Nuvali. :) Yesterday, we spent the afternoon at *Nuvali. I've been wanting to go to hang out and dine there, but we apparently had a different agenda yesterday. We spent a bit of time at the still-under-construction Republic Wake Park. Talk about dirt roads! But before coming into the park, the looooong drive from the main road was quite nice. Also, I learned that if you fight for your right, you win. Especially if it involves legalities. Some people do not know their right, so they follow the norms. But Pops proved to me once again, that it can be done. I was scared for the security guard as Pops semi-scolded him and told him about the things written in the Philippine Constitution. Just. Wow. Anyway, the wake park is not opened yet, but we were able to enter its premises because my uncle is apparently awesome* (aka the boss who is in charge of the project). So we were able to get a glimpse of the place and chanced upon some people. Haha. Wakeboarding seems like a lot of fun! I would like to give it a shot. The operator there invited us to come by again next time, to try it out before the place opens for the public. It made me miss my brothers more. Look at her go! --- A treasure. Pops stumbled upon this black notebook in my brothers' room as he was tidying it up. He handed it to me a couple of evenings ago and I read six chapters of awesomeness, written by my Baby Brother. There is no other way to describe my feelings aside from the words I've written here. Ahh, what a fine discovery! My parents and I were discussing it early this morning and I have come to realize that all three of us write in journals. It makes me so proud to know that *both* my brothers are writers themselves. Writing is such a wonderful outlet and my parents fully "support" it. :) --- Oh, food. I have been gaining weight rapidly in the last three weeks. It is not a belief or feeling; it is a fact. I have been sitting down for way too long and eating way too much and not getting enough sleep. Talk about being unhealthy! I have been longing for exercise, especially my morning walks. I cannot wait until the part time ordeal is over with. I will definitely get back to my strict dieting and regular morning walks. I did not work as hard as I did just to go back to my previous shape. Le sigh. Also, I want to go to the beach and wear a two-piece. Seems ambitious enough, but it can be done if I get back to my healthy routine. I really need my free mornings back. Can't wait! :) --- Life goes on. chrisfel at 18:12 << Home