Sunday morning, after a long night of drinking and poker, the guys decided to go straight to our friend's house and stay there until the planned swimming get together in the afternoon. My friend lives in Orange Grove, Matina Pangi, some 15 minutes drive away from downtown Davao City. Upon arriving there, we ate some yummy hotcakes from McDonald's at the picnic kiosk some meters away from my friends house. The view was sooo nice and exhilarating. The breeze was a bit cool, and the air was fresh. Mount Apo is so beautiful, with mountains and forests around it. sHaaaayyyyyy... I'm gonna miss Davao!!! And I'm gonna miss my boys too. :( Orange Grove is a development project of Filinvest. This is NOT a paid post. KTHNXBAI!
Category: Friends
Hectic Schedule is Hectic
Yes indeed. I haven't been blogging much because work, work, and boylets poker have made my life hectic and busy. First off, WordCamp is FAST APPROACHING! GRAWRRR! As logistics girl, I am in charge of the venue, physical arrangement, materials and supplies, kits, badges, food, booths, and many other things that I do not want to think off right now. Then, there's one wedding this September, one on October, three on December, and two on January. Wish me luck! (Plus, my batchmates are pressuring me to organize the batch reunion yet again.) I was also kinda helping out my cousin with his event. And this weekend is Kadayawan weekend, and several digital photographers and blogger from other parts of the country are coming over. On top of that, I have tons of blogging backlog: AutoRevolution and Drifting experience, Davao Food Trips, Museo Dabawenyo feature, N95 reviews, and tons of other stuff. The only thing keeping me insane these days are DotA which I rarely get to play, movies, and poker nights. Poker nights have been fun and relaxing in many different ways. Secret muna bakit. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! So far, I haven't been losing money, and I have won a couple of…
A Letter to You
James, You have become the people you loathe so much. And it pains me so much that it has come to this. You can no longer be talked to, without you reeking of smugness and arrogance. Yes, I hope you read this and realize this is for you. I have a thousand things I'd like to say to you but I say everything because despite everything you've done, I still consider you as a friend. You've told me many times about how this one person is too proud and harsh, how he makes your life hell. Well, guess what, you've become like him. Harsh, too proud, and unwilling to listen to others. We've bashed this other person many times coz he thinks too highly of himself, and he wants to get credit and attention even id he doesn't deserve it. Know what, you have become him. You might not know it but people are starting to talk about you and how you have changed so much. Changed into somebody you despise. You talk as if you have achieved glory and success by yourself, with your hard work. You didn't and everybody knows it. You are so smug about what you…
A Girl in a Boys' World
I just spent an entire month without any weekends. I covered three DotA Tournaments that one month, and it was stressful as hell. I spent 3 - 4 consecutive days taking down notes, taking photos and videos, and blogging about a single thing. It was exciting at times, but there were definitely more than enough moments of boredom and loneliness. Once or twice, I would ask myself why I'm even doing this. Aside from the fact my cousin paid me to do it, there were nagging questions on my head whether the work was really paying off for me. Then I would remember why I got into DotA in the first place. I enjoy gaming and have fun de-stressing while playing. More than that, playing DotA and hanging with the boys remind me of my high school days. I like hanging out with boys, more than with girls. And it's not because they treat me like a princess. They treat me like one of them, and I like that. The corny and lame jokes, sexually loaded talks, and even the angas boasts, it all reminds me of my high school days, which to me, are some of the best days…
My Choice
There comes a time in your life when someone or something gives you hope, makes you believe in things and possibilities. But things don't always work out the way you want them to, not even when you work hard for it, not even when circumstances change favorably, because people are people. People change. Sometimes when success is within reach, people get selfish, priorities changes, loyalties don't matter, hard work does not count. Just when you think everything is starting to fall into its right place, and your hard work is starting to pay off, the very core, the foundation on which you stand on starts to crumble. And you are left with two choices, forget your ideals and loyalties, forget the past and move on with what will lead you to succeed even if you hurt people along the way, or get left behind. I chose to get left behind because these are the things I value: loyalty, hard work, honesty, and respect. I am not to say I chose the right thing, but although it's painful not to enjoy the fruits of my hard work, I am at peace with my choice. It's frustrating, disappointing to believe in something,…
Because I Still Care
I hope, sincerely, that you get well soon. I hope you get out of that hospital bed soon because I know you're bored. I hope you feel better soon because I hate receiving worried messages from Tita. I hope you take care of yourself better. Take vitamins. Sleep. Lessen drinking and smoking. And for heaven's sake... start eating like a guy. I hope you do not get that sick again... EVER. I hope you feel better soon, so I'll also feel better.