I was finally able to watch TV Patrol World with Atom Araullo as one of their reporters. And all I could think of was, "Is that his voice?"

I know I should be focusing on more important aspects of his report but all I could think of was his voice. It sounded like it was edited. You know... Like those anonymous witnesses who would share stories and their voices would be blurred. Something like that.

You see, Atom has got this weird kind of voice. It's like it's 'basag' (broken). I dunno. I can't describe his voice. It's that unique Atom Araullo voice that I have... well... observed during my stalking days.

Oh sure. ABS-CBN is going to have lots of viewers now that Atom's with them. He sure is a magnet. Too bad I've been depolarized (tama ba?). Johnny Depp kasi!

I remember the days when I was so much of an Atom Araullo follower (I won't say fan because I don't think I was). I wouldn't want to elaborate more for there might be people reading this and they may think that I still am. No siree! I am now a Johnny Depp lover! Wahaha. Ano daw?

Anyhow, because of my liking for Atom before, I had done tons of crazy things that I now laugh about. And also because of my liking for him, I did get to meet some people who shared my liking for the guy and we did become friends. Aww... Sweet? Maybe.

And so it happened that one of the people who did look up to Atom was his own cousin, Kirby. Kirby said that they were related but they were not that close. So Kirby was able to befriend Atom (siyempre, they were cousins!) and he just had his vacation here in the Philippines. Upon arriving back in the States, he sends me this picture.

Well, I guess such good looks runs in the family. Hehe. Hay naku Kirby! By the way, did you tell your cousin Atom that you were the one who would wake me with a text message so that I can watch Breakfast and text him? Hehe. Naku! Lagot.

When I was in Manila last week, I chanced upon a stack of magazines. I was getting bored playing Sudoku so I decided to read the magazines - a couple FHMs and Cosmos, I guess.

While browsing the pages, I came across one ad for Cebu Pacific. I could not help but take a picture of the ad. Take a look at what it says:


Be fashionably on time.
Here's what's in: being on time.
This is the new Filipino time. And it's called Cebu Pacific Time.
Cebu Pacific.
The New Filipino time.

I could not help but laugh at this one. I mean, Cebu Pacific? On time? You must be kidding me. Ever since I have been flying Cebu Pacific, I have never experienced being on-time. They were at least one hour to a high of four hours late! Just imagine what you would be doing during those long hours!

And they call it the new Filipino time? Please. Give me a break.

This year, I received quite a couple of gifts which made me happy. Not that I was expecting any. It was because I really did love the gifts that people gave me.

Two pairs of capris
I got two pairs of capris from Lucky and Chin-Chin. I really appreciated them because they were really comfy. I got one in one and one in red. And I mean bloody red.

A bra
Not that I do not own much of these. I liked the design. This one I got from Ate Pinky. Instead of buying one for myself, I can use it on other things.

Two original VCDs
Just as I have wished for, I got two original Johnny Depp VCDs from my former housemate Allan. One was Once Upon A Time In Mexico where my Johnny was really cool. He was like the hero yet not quite, ya know... I just found myself watching it over and over. Especially that part when both his eyes were taken out of his head and he was blind and still he was shooting these guys. Haha. Funny pero sobrang astig. Then the other one was Secret Window. I have really been dying to watch this movie for he seems to be the main cast here (whatever you call it).  It was nice watching this movie but  I still do favor the former more.  I just loved Johnny Depp as Agent Sheldon Jeffrey Sands than he was as Morton Rainey.


A blouse
I got a blouse from my colleagues. I liked the blouse because I actually do not own such a color. But I think I need to do some sit-ups first before I actually wear it. Hehe.
A pair of earrings
Also a stunning pair from my colleagues.

A cake
This one was from Lucky and Chin-Chin again. Well, of course, Ate Pinky was behind it. Though I'm not much of a cake-eater, I did appreciate the fact that they had bought me a cake. So that I can blow a candle. Hehe.

And tons of original VCDs
Well, these are part of my collection and it was my birthday gift to myself. That's where I spent most of my money. But I'm happy with what I bought.

Of course, I would like to thank everybody who greeted me and remembered my birthday! Ala lang. I really do appreciate it.

Now, who's next?

It was indeed a trip down memory lane and a total vacation for me. Almost all of the days I was there, me and my companions were reminiscing about everything and nothing. Just lazing around at home with a really good weather (rainy at that) and just one night out. It was fun.

I was scheduled to fly to Manila last July 7th at 2:50 in the afternoon. My stomach was totally upset that day (and the day before) that I was really concerned what would happened if my stomach acted up during the flight. (Yew!) But good thing, it was in its best behavior during the whole flight.

Cebu Pacific was, once again, late. We were able to leave the airport at around 4pm already. Miriam Quiambao was on the same plane as I was. She was all alone and she looked really plain.

Anyway, I arrived in Manila at around 5pm. I was supposed to meet my cousin and my uncle in Ali Mall but because it was already late, I decided not to meet them anymore. I instead went straight to KNL. Only Allan was there. We watched a couple videos (with the DVD player in a bad mood) and went to eat something at Jollibee. I know. I should be eating something that cannot be found here in Legazpi. But I wanted to complete the Transformers toys! Hehe. Cess did come home quite late already and I was already asleep.

The following morning, we all just were in the house. We talked about a lot of things - mostly all those stuff that we did, what we experienced and what we encountered during our stay in KNL and in UP Diliman. It was a Sunday. Cess did not go to work. We ate at this Italian place along Maginhawa. Too bad I was not able to bring my camera. Yummy food!

Allan wanted me to open his gift for me already. But I was thinking that I should open it on my birthday. He said that he wanted to see my reaction when I opened it. Back home, I decided to open it already. With Allan and Cess looking on, and Cess with my camera snapping away, I opened the gift. Lo and behold! Two Johnny Depp movies! Yay! That's Secret Window and Once Upon A Time In Mexico for you! Thanksie!

Late in the afternoon, we went to check out Trinoma, that new mall in front of SM North EDSA. My companions wanted to check out everything that the mall had to offer. No such luck. After taking a ciggie break after eating dinner, we tried to go back in to discover that the mall was already closed. And it was only 9pm!

Anyhow, we decided to go out. My birthday was just a few days away. Cess really wanted to go out for videoke. So we decided on this place along Kalayaan Avenue - Pork Barrel. Fun. We had the KTV room all to ourselves and we were singing just for the heck of singing. Too bad my camera ran out of juice by that time. Allan was the highest scorer with 81 and 82 rates although he also did get his fair share of 80s. Cess and I, on the other hand, just got 80s and zeros. Hehe.

When we went home, Cess and I decided to watch CSI: New York but the DVD player was acting up again so much so that we were left 'bitin'. Aarrggghhhh!

In the morning, Allan did not go to work. Haha. BI kami! We just stayed at home and just talked about tons of things - the three of us. I was also suffering from dysmennorhea (however you spell that). I texted Love, Reileen, Joel, and Sarah saying that I can't go out and meet them. In the afternoon, we went to UP. We did also reminisce about all that had changed and what we did while we were still in school. We dropped by our tambayan (yes, we are all orgmates) and found it quite so depressing. We walked to the UP SC (which stands for Shopping Center) while Allan went to visit his other org. I bought some shirts - for me, for Ate Pinky, for Jorge, and for Cess (her birthday is coming up soon!).

We waited for Allan and we decided to eat at this place in KNL. I don't remember what its name really is. I just remember calling it as the Xaymaca Annex. We then walked home while reminiscing about all the places in KNL and what had changed and what had not. It was fun really.

We did try to watch Secret Window when we got home but the player seems not to be in the mood. Allan went home at around 9pm and then Cess and I just watched TV until the early hours of the morning. It was also when I discovered Sudoku. Fun game really!

My birthday dawned the following morning. I was just at home. I did nothing much but just watch TV and play more Sudoku. I went out in the afternoon only to buy a bus ticket to Legazpi and to meet Reileen. We had another batch of "Remember the times when..." We ate at The Chocolate Kiss and I went home soon after that. I was still not feeling that well.

When Cess came home, she gave me a pack of chocolates which, she said, came from Terence and was his gift. Teehee! Thanks! We slept at around 2:30 am after playing Monopoly. I lost.

We woke up at around 8:30am. Hurriedly dressed and went to Robinsons Metro East to watch Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix. I suggest that if you would like to watch that movie, you better back up on the first four movies. You'll need 'em I suppose. I thought the movie was pretty much okay - well, for me because I love the books and the movie sort of forms the images for me. But as per Harry Potter being a movie, I think I'd rather stick to the book. Anyhow, we did get a free Harry Potter 5 folder when we bought the tickets. (I just did realize - Harry's grown so much! Look at the abs and look at that body!)

Anyhow, I went took the bus ride in the afternoon that day and arrived here in Legazpi at around 5:00am. Talk about a really fast ride!

Next, I'll probably tell you about what gifts I received for my birthday and all of my various birthday celebrations! (This year's birthday has got to be at least a week's worth of celebrations! Geez!)