Renewal of Vows ...

I just got home from a very memorable and fun weekend trip. I, together with my Guru and a bunch of brothers and sisters (psychically speaking) went to Lemery, Batangas to do a certain ritual.

We started around 9:30PM, September 24, 2005. Everybody was dressed in Malong/Sarong, and the rest is history ;)

Aside from the ritual that we did, we also had a lot of time to relax and enjoy each others company, laughter, cheers and smiles were in the air. We were all having a great time.

Each of us, considering all our differences blended so well with each other, especially with our Guru. I love my Guru so much, he’s one cool and gorgeous guru!!

Next trip, Mt Banahaw!!! (...can't wait ;) )

The Archers Rules!!!

The DLSU Green Archers did it again!!! Sigh, poor eagles ... they're such a living peice of LOSSERSSSSssss!!!! ;)

The score, 72 -55.

My Haring Bakal Experience

September 13, 2005, I, together with Guru Razuli and some other MG classmates, headed to Harrison Plaza to meet Ka-Emil, the leader of the famous “Haring Bakal” society.

I really have no plans of getting initiated, I just went with the group to show my support to my classmates who wants to get a taste of the “bolo”. When we reached ka-Emil’s place, he first asked us as to how many would want to get initiated, we were 16 all in all (6 gurls and 10 guys), only 7 hands went up the air. A brief discussion was done, question and answer … laughs and all.

Not long enough, at around 8:30 in the evening, we were then asked to move to the “initiation room” so we could start. Ka-Emil told the ones to be initiated to call his/her God and asked for forgiveness and guidance that he/she’ll surpassed and survived the hit of the bolo. Ayee went first, she was hit thrice; right thigh, left thigh and at the stomach. She got strucked and later on burst into tears. Ayee was then followed by ate Lea, then JP. For the guys, three hits at their right thigh and three more hits at their stomach. The moment JP left the spot, I stood up my chair and approached the spot … slowly sat down, closed my eyes, hands strongly griped on the chair’s side, and turned to God. I asked for extra strength, guidance and protection. I also asked for forgiveness for “missing the spot”. I prayed “the Lord’s prayer” and the “Hail Mary”. I even called my angels, shikagami friends and other the Higher Beings (yes, I know I do sound scared and desperate, hahaha). When my eyes were closed, I know I was able to reach the “alpha level”, it was dark all over and all I could see was a small door at the end of the tunnel, the small door was the only one lit! I honestly got scared, death thoughts were roaming over my mind, will this be my time? I was so paranoid that even the “skull” in my “tawas” crossed my mind. It was then that I said to myself that “Thy Will Be Done”, I kept on uttering that line over and over again. Inspite of my fears, worries and all, I strongly believed that God will not fail me, that I will survive the initiation, and I’m here and all my protectors will project me with all their energies to shield my physical body.

First hit, right thigh! It damn hurts! Second hit, left thigh! “OMG, please me help out”! Third and last hit, stomach (mine was an inch above my bellybutton). The pain was indescribable, it was the pain of pains, the King of Pains, it was PAIN per se. I opened my eyes and made myself walk to my classmates, ate Lea hugged me tight, then I started bursting into tears. I was in so much pain, my stomach hurts the most, at the same time I cried because I felt “reborn”; it was an amazing feeling, and also, I was grateful to God for he didn’t let me down. The moment I got a li’l sober, I checked my stomach and to my surprise it’s just bruise and a slight red line of blood (like a cat’s scratch).

I got home around 1am, I immediately checked my thighs because I can feel it’s a bit swollen already, and “it is”! I guess my right thigh was the one hit the most because of its HUGE bruise.

After surviving the 3 slashes of bolo, I felt a certain amazement within, a feeling of accomplishment. I was so proud of myself that I was able to go thru it, that I had the courage which the other people doesn’t have. It’s such a great feeling, just don’t mind the pain that comes with it. Above all, I’m so grateful to God, Almighty, because He didn’t left me alone. Same goes to all my guardian angels, shikagami friends, the Higher Beings and to “Fame”, who I know one way or another helped me go through the Haring Bakal initiation.

Also, I once again proved that “death is death. When it’s your time, regardless of everything, no matter where you are and what you’re doing, death will come unto you, and you can’t do anything about it, just to embrace it”. As for me, last night wasn’t my time yet, God wants me to stay here on Earth to fulfill other duties.

Remember, “Thy Will Be Done”!

the apple of my eye ...

My life wouldn't be complete without my dear Kobe

Theme Song: You've Got A Friend

I first met him at one of the multi-national offices in Ortigas way back year 2000. He, together with his five other classmates were “in-turns” in the office then. He projects this “stiff” image in the office – maybe because he’s the leader or something. We’re not close at all, a simple exchange of hi’s, hello’s, good morning and goodbye, no more no less.

A couple of months later, he was absorbed by the office. Though we’re not that close, I felt glad because ALAS!!, another junior staff was hired. Days, weeks, and months passed and we became close. We would often have yosi breaks together, sometimes have lunch together and at times, simply hang out after work. Yes, we became good friends!

Year 2003, we both left the office … we also lost track of each other for quite sometime. But the lost months all paid off when we started to go out last December 2004. We did a lot of catching up and we even shared some big time secrets … and we took it from there.

This guy saved me from a lot of life’s miseries. He’s my human diary :) I dunno what else is better in this world than having a buddy like him …

To date, this guy is now my best bud, my confidante, my all season friend, my advisor, he’s a F-R-I-E-N-D per se!

birthday 2005

Ever since I lost osCAR, my birthdays were never the same. Last year, I spent my birthday thru going on a Recollection. This year, I scheduled a Rotaract Project. We asked a few hundred “Combantrin” bottles from Pfizer Phils., and headed to Brgy. Manresa in Quezon City for our Deworming Project. My personal participation in this project aside from “being the mind” behind the thought, assisting in the project proper itself … is that, I bought and packed a few stuff for the kids. I went to Divisoria last Saturday to buy a few dozens of balls, pencils, character memo pads, jigsaw puzzles, bubbles, candies, lolli pops, chocolates, plastic ballons and marshmallows. The end product, a loot bag! :)

The feeling was really different, it’s something rewarding … uplifting, a happy feeling per se.

(just a note, only a few kids said “thank you” … hmmm)

Next birthday project … Boys / Girls town, here I come!

On the other hand, I would like to acknowledge the people who remembered me on my birthday, her they are:

Advance Greeters = Amee Dominguez, Mitzi Busmente, Grex and Ivy Lagman, Khryss Francisco, Jan Nubla, Alain, Mon Consul, Red Salonga, and Tito Ricky Rios and family.

On The Dot = Cruelo De Vil, Pao Paule, Mellote Lotuaco, Mike Manahan, Bonna Aquino, NRR, ZMCR, Juy Basmayor, Myra Abueva, Ate Bhe, Ate Jen, Kuya Edwin, Khryss Francisco, Red Salonga, Alvin Montano, Athena Cajucom, Evelyn Villanueva, Princess Gaela, Chele Dreyfus, Pao Dreyfus, Arcee Changcoco, Tita Agnes Changcoco, Mercy (diwata), Gay Antonio, Miya Gonzales, Ron, Jan Nubla, Anna Mabini, Lilibeth Crisostomo, Relly Ortiz, Bob Abueva, Abby Hererra, Tin Castro, Imma Tan,Andrei, and Kidic.

Late is Better than Never = John delos Santos, Justin de Dios, Joram Francisco, Mandi, Jason Sunga, Grandma, Jyniz, Granma, Kathleen Alvarez, Angelo Manahan, Jeniffer Brian and Pagan Boy.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!