Out and About Post

Too many things to talk about.

Yes, I know I've been out of commission for quite some time already - in fact, I didn't even keep the promise that I said the last time... took me a year to get back. I have no plans whatsoever whether this post will be long or short, but at the most it will be something to keep my readers (yes I know who you are, you handful of people...) up to speed.

My life is practically ruled by gym and work. Well, work first, and then to vent out my frustration, go straight to the gym. I have no social life whatsoever, but I am trying my best to catch up with friends as much as I can.

Why? maybe because I had a blast the last time I went back to the Philippines. Several little things that come together... a practice karaoke session at the local mall, a good friend's wedding, a dedicated song, a sea of familiar faces, new embarrassments (particularly ones concerning
singing and blindfold frisking), an astounding highschool-cross-grade school reunion, meeting with someone whom I have made a pact to marry in case both of us are unmarried at the age of 40, breakfast customized of muesli-yogurt, a Red Hot fashion show, a 80's cross nativity Christmas presentation, a charming goddaughter, waffles for dinner, an upcoming pregnancy, a dimsum breakfast, embarrassing chai tea latte orders at Starbucks Manila, wonderful teppanyaki lunch, a nice afternoon tea at the State University, recommended grapefruit shakes, playing Castle, sharing an afternoon with a special girl, cousin bonding, dashi delivery at night, lots of clover and Nagaraya crackers, a girl named Bonnie, a gent named Blue, old crushes, reminicent friends, unacceptable embarrassments, a mom who lovingly tried to sew and readjust her daughter's dress so that she can look her best, a dad who cared about her daughter's future, a brother who never shows his care towards his little sister, but he really does, a partner who would always make her sad and happy at the same time...

So many little things, isnt it?

And when I came back, there were more... firefighting, waking up at nights, spending christmas with the family, spending new year with colleagues and Abby, a nice massage, a dinner with friends, an ipod shuffle, some Casino Royale, a hopeful future, a bit of Santa Claus gym gift giving, a pretty Mickey Mouse phone crystal decor, and a surprise matching key chain, a nice nike bag, a familiar friend... two familiar friends... a 3am discussion on life...

Sometimes its all about gym and work, really.

But sometimes... both of them ... fade into the background. And you'll be left with that twinkle in your eye and a secret that you and everybody gets to keep in that rare, once in a lifetime Christmas spirit that seems to get lost of the hustle and bustle of a routine Christmas that happens so often nowdays.

This year was very special. You can tell, can't you? It was special enough to get me out of my blog hiatus. ^_^ Yes, I've been busy... but these days, I've been busy to those that seem to matter.

It may be a little late, but have a nice New Year, everyone, and Happy Holidays!