Listless Tide

I’m already 24 and have been to The Meat Shop only once, to think I studied for FOUR years at Katipunan! Ugh.

After meeting with Golda and Ces at Shakey’s, they actually dropped me off at the Meat Shop located along Katipunan Extension where I met with Poms and her friends. I had a glass of Sex on the Beach (Poms was careful enough not to hand the Mindoro Sling to me. She knows how easily drunk I can get lol!) but it was enough to make me light headed, tipsy, and have a surreal conversation with her regarding my most recent heartbreak.

Overall, it just makes me feel blessed to know that some people have not truly given up on me (yet) and that a small heartbreak is nothing compared to the thought of losing your friends like Golda and Poms.

I love you girls.

This picture wreaks of:

1. My acute bronchitis
2. Golda’s pitcher of beer
3. Golda and her GF
4. My heart broken just a few hours ago
5. My jealousy of the two love birds
6. Pizza at Shakey’s
7. My yellow top that matches my skin color
8. How I love my skin color
9. Golda and her GF deeply in love
10. An old friend who I sorely miss
11. But who was reprimanding and laughing at me the minute I sat down with her and her GF
12. Learned a LOT of things about love and sex~
13. Enoug said

I missed you woman.

Leggo and I went around Antipolo last Sunday for my first photo shoot adventure.I have been its resident for almost 17 years now but have hardly been to the places it is famous for, aside from its church. So when my old friend thought of going on a small tour of the city, there was not a moment of hesitation!

First stop was Callospa where I had its signature massage. It is a combination of Reflex-Shiatsu and Swedish Thai. The experience was similar to that of the massage I had at Valentino Resort at Batangas and Holiday Spa at Cebu. I almost fell asleep, which was odd given I was laughing my heart out during some parts, lol. I have been getting massages more often than before but it never fails to tickle my bones, hee. Leggo on the other hand got an executive foot spa.

But before we opted to have the relaxation we needed that day, we explored every nook and cranny of the resort for some pictures!

Our next stop was Hinulugang Taktak. Mommy Inday has actually been there before me and she’s from Southern Leyte! Lol. I found the falls simply amazing! The place would have a lot of potential for a leisure park but unfortunately, its stream has garbage and the place has an annoying stench. =/

We also visited the Ynares Center, the newly established provincial hall, and the Hamaka Park (I didn’t even know it was called as such, lol!). I was glad to see some remarkable changes in the said areas. Some kids were playing tumbang preso and sipa in front of the park (old school!). I realized that I need to study how to take architectural shots next time as I ended up taking pictures of the kids instead, hehe.

Our second to the last stop was the MMLDC along Sumulong Highway. I have been passing along it day in and day out for the last couple of years but have not gone inside ’til last Sunday. I had so much fun with its aviary, haha! I loved the Macaw’s to be exact. They seem to be friendly and can be a bit of a show-off too, hee. ;) Two of them flew over towards us for pictures!

It was surprise to see an albino peacock after being greeted by many of the colorful peacocks in the aviary. Our first encounter was with a pretty aggressive and flirtatious one who was obsessed in making the female peacocks notice him, hahahahahaha! Leggo and I were laughing our hearts out when we saw him, hee. But going to that albino male peacock, he was still beautiful the way he is. Though I wonder if he gets the girl peacocks too?

Finally, our last stop! Cloud 9!

Again, never been to this place ’til that fateful day. The first thing we did was order two glasses of fresh mango juice. We were both exhausted and hungry from walking uphill, taking pictures, and getting fried under the sun that the next logical thing to do was EAT! xD

Cloud 9’s menu was quite pricey but every serving was good for two persons already. After resting for a few minutes, we ordered french fries, cheese sticks, clubhouse sandwiches, and pancit canton guisado. The latter was good for three to four persons. Not a minute was wasted as we helped ourselves devour every morsel of food (well, that was more of Leggo’s doing, kekekeke. /runs).

But the real reason why we went to Cloud 9 was this:

We waited for this for almost two hours!

I’m excited with the rest of my photo shoot adventures. Let me know if you want to do it side by side with me!

I had an awesome day with C yesterday as I took pictures of her using Bianca, my Nikon D90 (which is also the lover’s second name btw because I find it hot even though she hates it, hee). We played with her timer settings but had to call Lallie where to find it first, lol (thanks Ma!).

We ended the evening by having a few drinks at Gweilo’s while ceremoniously spotting beautiful women who were passing along our table (well, she found one, I saw plenty). Overall, it was a good night to talk and enjoy each other’s company.

It was a joy kissing your girl in front of the public too. ;) Mwahahaha.

I did not have the slightest idea that she was about to pull off a very sweet and thoughtful surprise tonight. I thought it was just one of our coffee dates together, when the barista suddenly served a bouquet of flowers with her orders on a tray. The smile on the barista’s face gave it away, lol.

What an evening to remember. Thank you C; and the folks of Starbucks, WWC!

Well, okay. I gave in and just got back home from a date. I spent nothing but gained something very meaningful out of the whole experience with her.

We both didn’t have to spend a centavo on dinner, coffee, or anything tangible. We walked and sat there by the fountain as we witnessed people hum and stroll along Bonifacio High Street. I would talk most of the time though as she listened to me intently. It’s a good sign that I am enjoying someone’s company when I either listen eagerly or get really talkative, lol.

For once in my life, I was able to admit I like someone without expecting anything in return.

No need for photographs either to show I had the sweetest four hours of my life, the minute her wristwatch turned 6.31.

The leaders and I had a different Friday after-work experience during Independence Day, as we dined in Uncle Moe’s and Barcino on the same night. ;) The former means the best place to spot beautiful women with the perfect comfort food of spices, salsa, and meat; while the latter is about having a bursting toast with your office friends on a happy pre-weekend evening. Not only did we have red wine, but meatballs, and Ice Cream con Nectar as dessert as well!

Thank you guys for the treat! ;) We did try to avoid the topic of work; but even if we couldn’t help it, the night was still a blast, haha!

I met with Rica after work to catch up on the story of my life, Victory, her white-water rafting and soccer experiences, her new found love interest, and our future plans of going out with some common friends. I definitely would want to try new things and discover a whole new pallet of adventure with them, haha!

I was proud to declare to her that I have moved on and am no longer interested about the bane (hahahahaha!) of my previous relationship. I have been feeling lighter and fresher these days (very inspired even), thanks to the people who have supported and accompanied me ’til the end. Rica has definitely been one of them.

We left Cibo with our tummies full and tastebuds satisfied to the brim. ;) This Italian restaurant is worth going back to (liked the waiters’ attention too, especially the man who took our picture, hee).

I can’t wait ’til our next food and train trip! Haha!

It was the first time any of my friends met me at my office. That’s what Sealdi did last Friday before we went to Shangri-la for dinner. It was a refreshing feeling to meet with someone I don’t usually see waiting inside Starbucks for me, hee. I missed her! Not a single minute was wasted as we did a LOT of catching up to do. ;)

After sharing some stories, welcoming her to my corporate world, and giving her a buzz on my current love affair, it was time we satisfy our tummies with the perfect evening meal in California Pizza Kitchen. It was already 10:00PM when we checked in and I remember leaving ar around 11.30PM! We were the last customers who left that night. ;)

After having a full meal at CPK we went back to Starbucks (this time at the ground floor of The Shangri-la Plaza) because I wanted to grab some dessert. I was craving for an Oreo Cheesecake and unfortunately, there was none. So Sealdi had her second cup of tea while I waited for my parents to arrive. It just so happened my crush had a shift there and I was elated when the second he recognized me, he shouted my name! Haha! ;) We talked about him a little bit too. Hee.

Happy thoughts. Happy thoughts.

Being invited after work for a drink (I am now officially hooked with San Mig Strong Ice!) was something new to me. They were already waiting outside the office, but I still stayed a little longer because I wanted to be with you.

You have no idea how much I wanted to kiss you.

Some things have to settle on air before they land on my feet.

Patience dear. Patience.

I haven’t danced like an untamed woman in ages.

I was in the right mood to dance last night after hitting some drinks with my team at Eastwood. As usual, playing beer games is the way to go to set a soaring temperature as we revealed the naughtiest things about our sex lives (nothing of which has something to do with the previous BFs of our lives, haha!). It’s a whole new topic when you have gay men and women sharing secrets and thoughts with you. ;) The night was young and we were all feeling hot, so we headed to Circa.

I have been to some clubs around the metro and was I glad to see there were no nenes and totoys inside or the whole evening would have been a major turn off. Surprisingly, Circa was crowded with truckloads of testosterone. I was a little taken aback by the attention because of what I was wearing that night. Imagine being pointed and howled at by them to approach the stage for a dare (though well, I would have went for it, haha!).

I squeezed some guts to dance with this male hottie after some persuasion from J. I was caught in a mesh with him ’til he asked for my name and number.

Then I fled, haha!

X and J would try to hook me up to some random stranger, of which I would just hi or shake hands with then ignore, lol. I was obviously not ready to mingle! Seriously, I just wanted to dance!

So dance I did. I fucking loved it! By the time my watch struck 2.30AM, my feet were already wobbling, lol.

Thank God for the most awesome team in the world!

If there’s one thing I hate about growing up, it’s experiencing pain in its unadulterated form.

I wish I can save the child in me.

I had an awesome time with the leaders last Friday and one heluva relaxing time with The Crush and my team last Saturday—-Belgian Waffle + favorite coffee at Starbucks as breakfast + games + photo ops + heavy booze (with the questions and stories that come after, lol) + Swedish and Shiatsu massage in the couple’s room with The Crush after lunch + good food + delightful desserts + refreshing coolers + evening swim + morning swim + afternoon swim = One Sordid Love Affair.

Posing for The Crush was a treat too:

All together now:

The rest were busy watching us while waiting for SM’s instructions to start the outdoor game, hee.

A drinking session can be the ultimate bonding activity. After having tequila and vodka with my inner team, I also joined the other leaders’ table for a night of confessions. ;)

Though the leaders had assignments at the end of the day, it felt great to belong to a team that values continuous improvements and aims to exceed the performing level at work. One of the most valuable lessons I learned throughout our team building and team bonding activities was building and sustaining TRUST.

I am happy to be a part of this superb leadership team.

I have never been more delighted the moment I stepped in your car with the person I am fondest of in the world. Thanks for inviting me.

I want a man who knows how to cook and can take me anywhere I want to go.

Forget about being drunk, wild, and nasty at Boracay. The last thing I want is for my parents to get the slightest notion of what I am usually up to during my travel escapades, kekekeke. Plus, I did not have the svelte bod to party and lure voluptuous women to go to bed with me (the call of good food still prevails, ha!). Nonetheless, I still had the best time. ;)

We covered island hopping, island tours, delighted on masi and Cebu’s lechon, got red hot tipsy (strawberry margarita + B-52 + Barracuda = xxx); experienced using a shower room with mirrors all around me (I love ‘em!); rode in a private pump boat; discovered the best calamares I have ever tried in the country; bonded with the lil sister, bonded with the cousins; got a sore throat, headache, and nasty hangover which has not left me, until now. ;_;

Boracay is indeed something else. The next time I go there, I will not bring a thing with me, except for a wad of cash. Although, let me figure out where to get that first.

My breath smelled of Mud Slide and SML while my cheeks blushed a fiery sun, said my delusional, tipsy brain as I walked towards the counter to grab an iced Caramel Macchiato with non-fat milk. (Author’s note: When I am high, I tend to be more talkative and assume I look pretty.  Questions? None? Good.)

B: Did you hit the beach last week?
Angeli: Yea. (Sort of, kekekekeke.)
B: Boracay?
Angeli. Uh, no. Calaguas. Do you know where that is? Camarines Norte? Bicol Region?
B: Oh, I’m afraid not. I would recommend Bohol though.
Angeli: Nah. A lot of people have gone there already.
B: Yea but you can only count the people who actually stay there.
Angeli: (remembers the conversation she just had with a colleague regarding Bohol.) Oh. Right.

The point is, he noticed my tan. I love it when that happens. Hee.

This time, let me focus on the things that truly matter, ’til the end.

I have avoided writing about myself for the longest time now. For one, nothing can be a wee bit interesting about a plain girl with common dreams and a pedestrian face that usually go unnoticed by anyone (except that lately, friends have either been complimenting or complaining about my tan, lol). Truth be told, I am nothing special.

Not.

Anyway, I knew something in me has changed ever since I first drowned myself in lust and love. I thought I was ready, but little did I know that being in love takes more than just liking yourself, getting horny, and being high on drugs (right). Entering a relationship entails pride, discipline, and self-respect—-three crucial things that died in me for the sake of loving someone.

By now, I should be thinking of marrying, having kids, and all the boring things that grownups are supposed to do. It’s funny that I only seem to be growing up now. I thought, only men need to grow up. I must have a penis too. Hmm.

So if I had to write something about myself, it would start with the things I loved doing way before I fell in love and got hit by a bulldozer. These “things” were nothing spectacular, but they surely mattered and lasted more. Through them, I met great friends, survived a blog I have been maintaining for almost eight years now, appreciated the beauty of words, received the most special gift from my third crush since prep (haha!), loved photography, travel, food, writing, and more (well, nothing more really, that’s about it, haha!).

I miss Angeli. I want her back too.