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Tuesday, June 28, 2005

WHO DO I LOOK LIKE?

Have you ever experienced a stranger telling you that look like someone famous? I had this experience while riding a bus on my way home. My seatmate in the bus suddenly talked to me and told I look like someone who models BENCH clothing. I was hoping he would tell me AUBREY MILES (wishful thinking). Hahaha!!! But of course, I didn't have the long hair to qualify as Aubrey Miles. Then he told me... JOHN HALL.

But some of my friends and acquaintances have other famous personalities they associate me with:

from my officemate Gelyn: ALI PEEK (the basketball player)


from an acquaintance in Singles for Christ: VIN DIESEL


from my former land lady Ate Vlads: TYSON BECKFORD


from someone who saw me bathing in Panglao, Bohol: CESAR MONTANO


THE ONE AND ONLY JORY

jory 11:28 AM
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Monday, June 27, 2005

OF BOYFRIENDS AND THEIR FAMILY

I really don't know why but I am close to my boyfriends' family. Well, except for my 3rd boyfriend Joselito. There's a certain part of me that tells me that the easiest way to win a boyfriend's heart is through their family. I know it's difficult to establish a relationship with the whole family because it's a man-to-man relationship. But I easily manage to mingle with the whole family and win their approval.

Paulo's family: I was in 4th year high school when Paulo's family transferred to their new house just across ours in Opol. Since he was the new guy in the block, he didn't have lots of friends then. His first playmate was cousin. I didn't pay close attention to Pau until my cousin introduced him to me. To make it a long story short, he became my boyfriend after a few months. Pau's mom, Auntie Bebot, knew about our relationship and was supportive to both of us. I remember vividly one afternoon when Pau's mom approached me and told me, "magdadate raw kayo ni Pau bukas ng hapon sa LimketKai Mall". WOW!!! It was his mom telling that I have a date with his son. Hahaha! Pau's siblings, Jepoy and San-San, are also close to me. Everytime I visit their house, they always make me comfortable and make me feel at home. Their home was like a second home to me. Everytime they celebrate a special occasion, I'm always invited. Just recently, Pau's dad who's in the US is my YM chatmate. He's asking updates about his son Pau and his studies. Up to now, his family thinks Pau and I are still in a relationship when in fact it's been two years then when we ended our relationship. Though Pau is my ex, I still visit his family everytime I go home in Cagayan. And I see no changes on how they treat me. Above all, the friendship between me and Pau has remained strong.

Arnie's family: I met Arnie's family during my second meeting with Arnie because we went to his house in Marikina. Arnie introduced me to his mom, Tita Cecille, and his sister, Charie. I was a bit nervous that time because his mom asked me a lot of questions. Then I found out that she's fluent in bisaya. Then we started talking in Bisaya. Hahaha! You just don't know how our conversation went. If you're bisaya, you will know the feeling of knowing a fellow bisaya and talking endlessly. Hahaha! From then on, I frequented Arnie's house every weekends because I felt at home. His mom would cook biko, binignit and other delicacies. Well, the only disadvantage with being close to the Arnie's family is we can't go out just the two of us. Everytime Arnie asks permission that we plan to go out, his mom would always asks many questions. And it would end up that we go out with his mom and sister. Hahaha! But his mom would pay for everything though: movies, food and shopping. Now, my friends know that my weekends are spent in Arnie's house.

One thing I learned from this is SECURITY. At least you know that you have the family on your side. Hahaha!

A piece of advise then: be close to the family!!!

jory 9:49 AM
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Tuesday, June 21, 2005

OF LOVE AND SACRIFICES

Arnie, my boyfriend, was admitted to the hospital because of dengue fever. I was worried the whole time he was confined.

He was confined Wednesday afternoon. After knowing it, I immediately left the office and went straight to the hospital in Marikina. I admit that I really don't like visiting the hospital but it was my boyfriend who was confined. At 10 pm, I left the hospital to sleep at Arnie's house to accompany her sister. Arnie's mom stayed for the night in the hospital.

To make things more complicated, Arnie's sister got sick Friday night. So, I have to sleep for the night in the hospital to accompany Arnie and assist him with whatever he needs. His mom had to look over his sister who had a 39 degrees fever.

It was not easy assisting and looking over someone in the hospital. I could not get a good night's sleep because everytime a nurse comes to the room even at wee in the morning I have to get up and help her with Arnie. Also, my mind is so bothered with the thought that I'm supposed to stay alert because I'm looking over someone who had dengue fever. I could not concentrate on my sleeping.

I also got to wipe Arnie's whole body with water and alcohol using a face towel because he could not take a bath. I have to carry his dextrose stand whenever he needs to go to the comfort room. I have to open his bottle of water and Gatorade because he feels so weak. I have to have the tissue paper specially cut to Arnie's liking. Above all, I have to overcome my fear of injections and blood.

It drained my energy because I have to take a bath at 6 am though I didn't have a full night's sleep to make it in office on time. After office, I have to travel again to Marikina by MRT and FX to be in the hospital before 8 pm.

It was tiring but it was worth it because I know I did it for someone I love so much.

Now that Arnie is out of the hospital, I can take a sleep... a real sleep!!!!

I LOVE YOU ARNIE!!!

jory 2:54 PM
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Tuesday, June 14, 2005

THE SO CALLED MISTRESS

I never imagined that my fantasy of becoming a "mistress" would soon come true. Hahaha! Yes, I'm a mistress as of this moment. This guy who happens to like me is a husband of ten years and a father to a two year old boy.

Back then, I would always think that it would be so cool that as guy I would have a relationship with a married man. Isn't it funny that a mistress is actually a man?

But I told him that we should not invest emotions because he has a responsibility to his wife and to his kid. And to add to it, I simply can't have him because he is legally married. He told me that he loves being with me because he likes to talk to me and to kiss me. Well, he showers with with his sweetness.

Last week, we dated for four straight nights (monday to thrusday). Monday, he came to my office, walked our way to Glorietta, ate at KFC and watched me swim. Tuesday: he dropped by my office at 4 pm, he went to the pool for his swim, met me after his swim, ate at TOKYO-TOKYO and then we walked along Buendia from RCBC to Dian St. Wednesday: met him at Megamall to see his friend and ate at Kitchen Soup. Thursday: met him in MRT Boni Station and went straight to my house. Friday: he decided not to meet me. It was too much to meet everyday.

And now I know how it feels to be a mistress... At least I can tell it to myself that once in my life I've been a mistress... Hahaha!!!!

A few stolen moments is all that we share... you got your family and they need you there...

jory 2:28 PM
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Friday, June 10, 2005

A SAD FRIDAY MORNING (a tribute to Mitzi and Maffet)

It's been quite a while that I haven't cried.

But I woke up this morning with tears flowing down my eyes. There were two reasons why I cried: my long lost friend Mitzi Virtudazo and my dear friend Maffet Ceballos.

Before I woke up, I dreamt that my college barkada had a reunion. While talking to my friends in my dream, it dawned to me that I haven't seen or heard anything of MITZI for the longest time. Mitzi is a very close friend during college. She's from Cebu and we speak the same language. She's also a fellow Ateneo Scholar and my neighbor in Marikina back in college. We shared so many things in common and we always enjoy each other's company. After graduating in college, we moved to one house together with Marvin in Boni, Mandaluyong. During our one year of living in one roof, I have known so much about her. Sometimes, we would spend the night talking and laughing our hearts out. When we grew tired, we would sleep together in my bed. Unfortunately, she has to leave the country. She followed her sister to Singapore. After she left, I never heard anything of her.

Back to my dream, Mitzi then came to the gathering. I was so surprised that I hugged her tightly and cried. I missed her so dearly that I couldn't even speak a word but tears flowed down my eyes.

When I woke up, I found myself crying over my friend Mitzi... I know she's happy right now with her baby and her husband... I MISS YOU MITZI!!!!

After crying over Mitzi, I got up and immediately took a bath. After I finished dressing up, I woke Maffet up and told her I'm about to leave for office. She hugged me tightly and thanked me. Maffet is scheduled to leave for Ireland later tonight.

Then I started to cry again. It dawned to me that I will be alone again in my room. After one month of "adopting" Maffet in my house, she will finally leave for Ireland for hew much awaited work. She came to Manila and stayed in my little room to fix her papers for her employment in Ireland. One month after rushing, going to offices, asking information and getting lost in the Metro, Maffet is ready to conquer Ireland. I fondly remember one incident where we were trying to find the Irish Embassy. A friend of her gave her this particular address but it was a wrong one. The embassy was not at that address. So we had to roam around Makati and ask people. We got lost. Thanks to Gail who immediately responded and gave us the correct adrress of the Irish Embassy. Whew! That was an experience.

When I got her e-ticket from the airline office, it saddened me to see her go. But at the same time, I felt so happy that after all those sacrifices, sweat and tears, Maffet will be in Ireland soon.

Maffet and I hugged each other tightly and cried... cried... and cried... I will surely miss this girl. Thanks Maffet for cleaning the house and doing my laundry... hahaha!!!

As you conquer Ireland, I wish you luck and the best for you!!! Take care of yourself!!!

To Mitzi and Maffet, this entry is dedicated for the friendship we've shared... I LOVE YOU!!!

jory 12:24 PM
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