jory 4:19 AM
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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Mamang Pulis, Wag Po... Wag Po...

I was on my way home after going around the city. I took the train and it was past 12 midnight. Since the train was almost empty and I was tired, I decided to let my feet rest on the empty seats. I closed my eyes. But a kick on my foot woke me up. It was a NYPD cop telling me to get off the train. So I got up and got off the train.

COP: You should not do that on the train. (putting my feet on the seats)
ME: Im sorry sir.
COP: Do you have an ID?
ME: Yes sir. (I pulled out my wallet and gave him my Philippine Postal ID)
COP: You don't have a New York State ID or driver's license?
ME: No. Im not a resident or American citizen. Im here on a visa.
COP: How long have you been here? And do you plan to stay here?
ME: One year. My contract will be over in 5 months and I'm going back.
COP: Where are you from?
ME: Philippines
COP: You should go to the judge the next morning and clear this out.
ME: Ok sir. (I was still calm cuz I know it was not a major offense)
COP: But I can't issue you a ticket cuz you have no valid ID.
ME: I dont bring my visa with me all the time, sir. I dont want to lose it.
COP: Did you know that I can put you to jail? (thinking I was Illegal Alien)
ME: (silence. thinking what would happen to me if I'm in jail.)
COP: So where do you live?
ME: Woodside
COP: Do you have a cellphone?
ME: Yes.
COP: Do you live alone?
ME: No. I live with my aunt.
COP: You took the train in 155th st. right?
ME: Yes sir.
COP: With a friend?
ME: Yes. (a friend brought me to the station)
COP: Ok. I'll forgive you for now. (Train arrives)
ME: Thanks sir!

I got inside the train feeling relieved. But then it crossed my mind. Why would he ask where I live? Why would he ask if I have a cellphone? Why would he ask if I live alone? Now that's weird. And to top it all, he knew what street I took the train. Hmmm... Maybe he was trying to hit on me. Police officer, you should have said it straight. I would have readily said YES. I have this weakness for guys in uniform. And he was a tall, dark and handsome guy! The more it adds to his manliness. ARRRGGG! Too late for me. I should have known earlier that that was his way of picking me up. But my mind was occupied with the thought of being inside the jail and. LOL!

Until then, officer... LOL!!!

jory 4:44 AM
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Saturday, November 03, 2007

Halloween 07: Best in Costume

Vince and I decided to join the Halloween parade in Manhattan. We met at 6 in his office. We changed there and went to the parade straight. While walking around, people were asking to take a picture with me. They were so amazed with my costume, especially the feathers. There were even two press people who interviewed me (in video). It was fun!!!

After the parade, we went to a bar in Manhattan. When we got in, the host approached me if I want to join their contest. At first I was hesitant. So I told him/her (cuz he's gay dressed in drag) that I'll think about it. We were walking around. Then another guy dressed as priest asked me to join the contest. So I thought that it wouldn't cost me anything. I approached the host, gave me my number and a free drink cuz they like my costume. There were 30+ contestants. Their costumes were really amazing. I know that prepared for it. They were dressed as ICE QUEEN, ROMAN SENATOR, GREEK SOLDIER, SNOW KING, DRAG QUEENS and a lot more. I was the FILIPINO GODDESS. Hahaha! Wearing an ethnic inspired costume. Then the contestants went on stage one by one. It was fun on stage cuz I felt like a MISS UNIVERSE contestant. Hahaha! I said, this is an experience. I was there to have fun. Then they announced the top 5. To my surprise, I was part of the top 5. WOW! I felt like a winner. The other contestants were so prepared for their costumes but were not included in the top 5. My costume was supposedly my AIESEC conference costume for the presentation about the Philippines. So we had to parade again. People had to clap for the costumes they liked. And the "intergalactic adventurers" won the contest. There costume was really fancy, complete with scepter and lights blinking in their body.

Then at 11, I decided to go home and Vince went to his friend to have dinner. I have to leave cuz I have to send money to my mom. Hahaha!!! WESTERN UNION time. hahaha!!! I dropped my stuff home and asked Peachy, my high school classmate, to accompany me. I was still wearing my costume when I went to send money. Peachy said that I can cause traffic. Then while walking, this one old lady saw me. She smiled and bowed her head. Peachy and I were surprised why and we laughed as Peachy said maybe she thinks Im a goddess. Hahaha! I sent the money and headed home. On our way back, the same old lady bowede her head again. Hahaha!

Then at 1 am, Vince and I decided to visit a local Latino bar so we can dance. This is our fave bar since it's near us and it's free. So we danced and had fun. Then all of a sudden the lights were on and a guy started talking in Spanish. And we didnt understand any word at all. Hahaha! He was talking and then grabbed me. I told him that I don't understand. He asked me where I'm from and told him Philippines. He told me that there having the costume contest. Hahaha! And Vince was dragged too to join. I was "miss Filipinas" and Vince was Britney. There were 15 contestants this time. The costumes were: ZORRO, LAS VEGAS SHOWGIRL, DRAG QUEENS, ARABIAN SHEIK and a lot more. Then we paraded again. Vince and I didn't understand any word at all cuz it was all in Spanish. But everytime he says MISS FILIPINAS, that's when I go in front to parade. Then they announced the top 3. I was part of it together with Miss ARGENTINA and Miss EGYPT. I think that Miss ARGENTINA went to this bar to win the contest. He/She was dressed as Snake Queen. Gosh, she/he had a 10 foot long stuffed snake. It was very fancy. I know she'll win that contest. Then we started to parade again. Egypt was eliminated because there were few people who clapped for him. It was between me and the snake queen. Then the host decided to break the tie. He said we're gonna dance to the Reggaeton. Hahaha! Then I showed them my moves. They were amazed with how I gyrated. The host asked me if I'm indeed FIlipino cuz I danced like a Latino. But then Miss Argentina/Snake Queen was a bit old and cant dance like me. And so I emerged the winner!!! Yahoo!!!! People came to me and asked to take pictures with me. They gave me a bottle of wine as my prize. Well, I didnt mind the prize at all. I felt happy that I won and proud of being Filipino!!!

P.S. I forgot to bring my camera that night. So I have only one picture taken by my friend during the first bar contest. I didnt have a pic when I won. Huhuhu!

jory 10:11 PM
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