Monday, May 31, 2010

Sunkissed

Washed in the sun
Kissed by the sea
Few stars gazing down on me
Laugh at the right places
Smile at the happy faces
Loud sounds around people I barely knew
I close my eyes to drown things out
And I ended up seeing you
Blankets of skies
Raindrops straight from the clouds
Making memories that never was
In our shared and different world
Time mocks and surrounds me
I close my eyes to keep everything in
But I still ended up losing you

30May2010 10:51 pm

Sunday, May 30, 2010

May - Berry

It's been 2 weeks full of strawberries.

Strawberry Shortcake for our Team Lead's Birthday
Frolick's Frozen Yogurt topped with strawberries


White Hat's Frozen Yogurt again topped with strawberries
Fresh Big Strawberries from California!!!

I was never really a fan of strawberries. I can't remember the first time I tasted it, but I might've not liked the taste then because I always refused when I was offered one. Well, that was before I tried it again. I said to myself that I will try the things I told myself I'd never do again, and I'm glad I'm still keeping that promise. 

Sigh.... my long vacation is over... 



Monday, May 24, 2010

Q&A et al.

My SG based friends labeled me as a "cheap and low maintenance date" mainly because when we pay the food bill, I usually pay the least because of the quantity of the food or the type of dish I ordered.

I had my hair permed! Upside: I only need to comb it twice a day. Downside: I can only comb it twice a day.

The first time a friend of mine saw me with my permed hair she said "You look nice with your hair permed. But I like it better when it's straight." - We both laughed at what she just said. Tact was not really her thing.

Whenever I got asked "Kamusta na?" I would usually answer "Eto, buhay pa humihinga." I don't remember when I started giving that answer, but it became my generic response. Come to think of it, it doesn't really sound positive does it?

I was asked if I'm happy. I guess the fact that it took me a while to answer is already a give away. I remember that I was asked the same question a couple of years back and my exact answer was "My happiness and contentment lies in the happiness of the people I love and care about. As long as they're happy, then so am I."  This still holds true. Hmmm... I think I need someone who is constantly happy - good luck with that!

I was told to "move on". How can someone who was never really stuck move on?

My 13 year old niece asked me if I have a boyfriend. I told her no, I don't. Then she asked "You're pretty and you don't have a boyfriend?" I'm not entirely sure how to answer nor interpret that one. I just find it really really funny...


Overwhelmingly Home

I'm back home. I've been here a few days already and now I'm dreading the end of my vacation. It's hot back here. I don't mind though. Our family's laughter (amidst the tears) is enough to compensate for the weather. My nieces telling me how pretty I am brings smile to my insecure heart. The twins' playful (and sometimes naughty) demeanor melts me. The kids' innocence touches me. My mom's voice soothes me. I'm overwhelmed. It's the kind of overwhelming that I like.

I still asks myself why. 
I still came up blank. 
Do I need a reason to stay?
Or maybe a reason to go back?

I still haven't seen any stars since I got here... Can you take me to where I can see them?