Gaba

I have had this nagging headache the whole weekend so today at lunch, when I finally caught sight of a pharmacy, I immediately bought 6pcs Biogesic and 2pcs Serc 16mg. But when I opened the plastic bag back at the office, it contained only 3pcs Biogesic and 6pcs Serc instead! I wanted to return it but the pharmacy’s quite far for me to go back to and it’s really freaking hot to take that 300 meters or more walk so I opted not to return them. Thing is, I only wanted to get rid of my previously-stated nagging headache-cum-vertigo, yet I have to carry on with the guilt of the 159-peso difference! (The total amount should have been P261 but I was made to pay only P102 – which is what I originally asked for anyway.)

I only wanted to be relieved from this painful headache. But because of this sudden mix-up, I might just have to bear more of unsolicited gaba! Waaa!

The Homecoming

The ladies (and the few men, now also ladies!) I grew up with - St. Joseph's Academy GS Batch '83 and HS Batch '87. Photo taken 29 January, 2012 during the 48th SJA Grand Alumni Homecoming at the Mandaue City Sports Complex.

33 Ways To Stay Creative

1 Make lists
2 Carry a notebook everywhere
3 Try free writing
4 Get away from the computer
5 Be otherworldly
6 Quit beating yourself up
7 Take breaks
8 Sing in the shower
9 Drink coffee/tea
10 Know your roots
11 Listen to new music
12 Be open
13 Surround yourself with creative people
14 Get feedback
15 Collaborate
16 Don't give up
17 Practice, practice, practice
18 Allow yourself to make mistakes
19 Go somewhere new
20 Watch foreign films
21 Count your blessings
22 Get lots of rest
23 Take risks
24 BREAK THE RULES
25 Do more of what makes you happy
26 Don't force it
27 Read a page of the dictionary
28 Create a framework
29 Stop trying to be someone else's perfect
30 Got an idea? Write it down
31 Clean your workspace
32 Have fun
33 Finish something

grabbed from designcrushblog.com via tumblr

Godchildren

I just realized that in a span of 18 years, I have already acquired 19 godchildren. Averaging 1 godchild a year must be quite a feat, considering I’m not a politician.

1. Tetet
2. Kirby
3. Jolas
4. Angela
5. Noning
6. Diether
7. Xyxy
8. Maica
9. Dominic
10. Julia
11. Denden
12. Janray
13. Liam
14. Cassandra
15. Daniel
16. Moymoy
17. Rubie
18. Fifi
19. Xanti

Advanced merry christmas to all of you!

Assuming?

During my last job interview, the ex-future boss curiously asked what my zodiac sign was. I promptly replied with “Leo” and he excitedly said in the vernacular “Ayay, hait!” and we had a good laugh at it. Yet he never called back. Was I taken in for another good time? I have been in this particular situation exactly 3 years ago and I seem to be taken in for another ride this time. Sad. People say awful stuff usually come in threes. Well if they’re really true, oh please let the 3rd one come quick so I can finally find or settle with a decent (and permanent) job soon.

World Teachers' Day

Just so I won’t forget them, these are the teachers I have spent half my life with:

Sr. Lina
Sr. Mary Jean
Mdm. Erguero
Mdm. Lim
Ms. Aris
Ms. Sanchez
Mdm. Estillore
Ms. Serquiña
Mrs. Legaspi
Ms. Agasid
Ms. Tiempo
Sr. Doria
Teacher Noble
Teacher Obed
Ms. Cubillas
Ms. Basilgo
Mdm. Paras
Mdm. Daiz
Ms. Famador
Ms. D. Perez
Ms. Alcantara
Ms. Ang
Ms. Imbong
Ms. Villacrucis
Ms. Ranile
Ms. Mahinay
Ms. Bongo
Brod. Alex
Ms. Salvacion
Sr. Gemma
Ms. B. Perez
Mr. Tamayo
Sirmund
JV Villacin
History and Philosophy Professor ?
Mrs. Yap
Mdm. Cabanda
Ms. Bartolo
Karl Roque
Biko
Ms. Generalao
Dr. Vaño
Mr. Mayo
Mdm. Bañez
Mrs. Ramirez
Mdm. Lastimosa
Mrs. Etemadi – my favorite
Ms. Kangleon
Mrs. Manuel
Prof. Gotiangco
Dr. Jadloc

Apologies to the rest of you whom I could no longer recall. Nevertheless, thank you for molding me into what I have become today.

Happy Teachers' Day!

Anonymous

With my random thoughts hardly seeing print these days, I have indolently been posting stuff from my long-abandoned Tumblr account directly into my FB account, which promptly alarms my blog’s one and only follower (generically named Anonymous) who immediately texts me the moment she feels being left out from my blog’s updates!

Thank you Lord for people (or just one person, at least) like my good friend Anonymous who diligently takes time to scan my written thoughts every now and then. How I wish this head can finally come up with something, or anything at all, to write about you. Or your trees, perhaps?