May officialy marked the beginning of DLSU colleagues being imported to NY.

For starters, Chris and Karen arrived last Tuesday for a week's vacation here.

So their first day here, ET took them to Fat Black Pussycat bar. I'm not realy a fan of cocktails so I intentionally arrived late and passed by Bloomindale's first to purchase my reserved dress.

The four of us slept over at Et's. We got home pretty late because ET was drunk and she was very hesitant to part w Hai, which ended up w him coming along w us to pick up K&C's luggages in midtown.

IN JERSEY, we played taboo while waiting for ET to finish cooking rice. Dinner: Spam and Egg. How truly gourmet.

Next day, we had yet another scrumptious meal: Corned beef and rice. Pat and Rica showed up during lunch and i got to persuade them to come along to Statue of Liberty. The more the merrier indeed.

It's been twelve years since i last visited Statue of Liberty. Last time i came, my Nanay Loleng (she's passed away..) and Te Ely were with me, and my father, i think. I was looking forward to go there. Good memories live there.

The thing with tourist spots (WARNING: this is only my opinion) is that, people recently really only take pictures of the monument and the event itself, and forget to appreciate why the place attracts people to come. Certainly, I plead guilty to this as well.. and maybe, this is my underlying reason why i am never one to be interested in taking trips to monumental place. In fact, i don't recall ever liking or being enthusiastic on any museum i've ever gone to. I suck.

On a different note, this magnum opus bummer does have a great passion: FOOD! It was planned ahead that we were going to have dinner in Serendipity. Yumyum. Have not been there since... let's see. I think last time i was there was with Gelo and Derek pa. Always nice to have NY guests to take there. I had my usual main course: BBq casserole. Dessert: the colossal Outrageous Banana Split and Ice Cream Crepe (it was just a so-so).

For insiders aka cool peeps:

• Funny Jessica: Have you tried goosecheese??
• Funny Jessica again: How about a quarter pound?

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Minette had her Baby Shower this Saturday of May 6. It was at 2pm, but time is of no essence when Rica and I are together. BUT, ha! It's mostly her this time. Ms. Rica/Eva Longoria woke up pretty late and she most certainly had to create a most beautiful facade.

I love my dress. Coz it makes me feel, it makes me feel, it makes me feel like a natural... woman.

I got Minette a diaper changing pad and this cushion for the baby so she doesn't fall off the bed. Being the absent-minded femme i am, I forgot to sign my name on my gift. Siggh..

We headed to ate Claire's afterwards. Taboo time!

Inside Jowks:

• Claire: A line starts with a???? (ans: Point)
• ET: Owshan.
• Smart Jessica: Conjunction!!!!
• Eric: Magazn.
  
  
  

May ten Zen survey

Q1) When showering, do you start the water and then get in, or get in then start the water?
I start the water first. I hate taking a shower with cold water.
Q2) Do you read the labels on your shampoo bottle?
Never. I'm not very particular to beauty products
Q3) Do you moan in the shower like the people on the Herbal Essences commercial?
Umm, no.
Q4) Have you ever showered with someone of the opposite sex? Never!Q5) Have you ever been forced to shower with one of your siblings?
All the time when we were younger.
Q6) Have you ever brushed your teeth in the shower?
I think during my younger days, yes.
Q7) Have you ever dropped your soap on your foot?
I don't remember a time, but it's highly possible.
Q8) How old do you look?
They say much younger than how old i actually am. but then I live in America. Land of wrinkles.
Q9) How old do you act?
I'd like to think i act my age and think maturely.
Q10) Whats the last song you sang?
Knock three times, by the Archies
Q11) Have you recently become a member of anything?
Nah, I'm not a fan of memberships.
Q12) What are your plans for the weekend?
Hang out with Joy (She's in NY). Hopefully see my cousin Jen in Cherry Hill, go to a fashion show, and then there's a party on Sunday for Brian's bday.
Q13) Do you kiss with your eyes open or closed?
98% of the time, closed.
Q14) Whats the sexiest thing about Condoleeza Rice?
SEXY?? She's impressive, but not sexually appealing.
Q15) Does anything on your body itch right now?
Yes, my right leg.
Q16) Who's the sexiest famous woman alive?
Angelina Jolie.
Q17) Who's the sexiest famous man alive?
Benicio del Toro and Borgy Manotoc
Q18) Does every family have a crazy uncle?
I don't have one.
Q19) Have you ever smuggled something into America?
Let's see, a LOT of fake dvds and fake softwares.
Q20) Does playing the guitar make a girl/guy more attractive?
I think for guys, yeah, but i personally don't think so.
Q21) Do you live in a city with a good sports team?
Yes! Knicks and YANKEES!
Q22) Have you ever finished off the popcorn and ate the junk from the bottom of the bag?
Never, i think.
Q23) Have you ever had sex in a tent?
Never, too.
Q24) What about in a boat?
Never as well.
Q25) Have you ever dated a Goth?
Nope, and i have no plans.
Q26) Would you rather receive amazing oral sex or have amazing sex?
Hmm.. I think i'd go for the latter.
Q27) Can you fix your own car?
Depends what's going on, Really minor ones, my brother taught me how to handle.
Q28) Would you want to kill George W Bush yourself if you were Guarunteed to get away with it?
No. I want to go to heaven.
Q29) Should guys wear pink?
Definitely. Pink is the new blue for men!!

Thank You So Much

Now and then, we all need a little help, so we ask for small favors. But it's always best to be wary of those eager to come to our rescue because even the smallest of favors carries a price tag. Yes, everyone has an agenda no matter what they may tell us. And in those rare instances where there is no ulterior motive we're so taken aback that we may fail to recognize the truth that a loving friend has just done us an enormous favor.

This goes out to all my beautiful friends, you know who you are, who has continuously been there for me. Ready, without a doubt, not matter the circumstance, to listen and love.

I put you all so high on my pedestal. Know eternally, despite the miles, that I am here.

It takes just a moment to lose trust and a hell of a long time to gain it back.

I'm aware this will take some time, and I'm willing to wait as much as it takes. I do feel guilty, moreover though, I really miss David.

I never meant to hurt him, but in the process of my wrong actions, i did. I'm sorry I hurt you. I'm sorry I wasn't who you wanted me to be. I'm sorry I did things that made you feel bad and I'm sorry I didn't do everything right. I'm so sorry that I can't stop crying as I write this. I never wanted to hurt you. You are one of the greatest people I've ever met.

I really want the best for him, even if it means that the best is for him to no longer see me. I will love him for the rest of my life, with or without him. I was stupid, it was a mistake, I was wrong,

I love him, and will wait for a while, a good long while, to see if he can get over it. I don't know if he knows how badly hurting him is hurting me too and I could never do that again.

I'm so sorry.

Daryl's Bday

Some things about me...

• I can be fun to be with.
• Secretive.
• Sometimes, too difficult to understand.
• Quiet unless excited or tense.
• Takes pride in oneself.
• Concerned about people's feelings.
• Tactful.
• I could be friendly, but not always approachable.
• Emotionally temperamental.
• Moody and easily hurt.
• I would like to think i'm not mean or revengeful.
• Forgiving but neverforgets.
• Dislike nonsensical and illogical things.
• Sensitive and forms friendships carefully.
• Caring and loving to the right people.
• Strong sense of sympathy.
• Judges people through observations.
• No difficulties in studying.
• Loves to be a! lone.
• Broods about the past and misses old friends much.
• Quiet, homey person.
• Has difficulty making new friends.
• Prone to having dieting problems. Really.
• Loves to be loved. (Who doesn't?)
• I'm easily hurt but takes loooooong to recover.

Vday 2006

Cupid's Day

It's Valentine's DAY! What to do, what to do.

Mmm.. well Tina got her Rubic's cube just in time to give Hai, although they have no set plans as of yet for tonight. I have no plans, myself, which is fine since my mother will be staying home anyway.

I love Valentine's day, and no matter how sexist it may seem, I think this day is dedicated for the ladies. It's OUR day. And it's the men's responsibilty to sweep us off our feet today and express their undying love for us.. Well, you get what I'm saying.
I've loved Valentine's since I was 11. That's when i started geting roses religiously on Vday. It's cute, since roses back then were like PHP10, or $0.20.

I've forgotten who gave me my first flowers. I do remember my first boyfriend, Lester Cua, giving me my first tulips. Loved it!

Hahaha, Marc Ocampo-Tan, my ex-bf for 5 years, gave me the biggest bouquet of roses on our first Valentine's, It was so big they were sitting on a huge weaved basket. Now, my friends would say i'm pretty high-maintenance, but I dare say, I'm not. Fancy restaurants are not my thing. Flowers and balloons are enough to make me giddy.
Sigghh..

I'm sure Valentine's day could be a wonderful day, or a sad day, depending on one's life circumstances. And for couples that spend a nervous and apprehensive day wondering if your lover's card or gift will meet your expectation, I say GET OVER IT. Help your lover in the planning stage, that way, you both get to enjoy the day, together.
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Chatted with Jean today, which really made a great start for my day. She's in Jakarta for a focused group discussion for Rexona. She and Ron broke up. Indifference, like what I felt for awhile with Marc. Makes me wonder...

Do relationships become staid, and boring,

once the fun and excitement of physical love ebbs?

This period is the real test for the relationship, I think. I'm sure all relationships have down cycles, and it's how the couple cope with this that is most significant. Especially if the love is worth fighting for, I feel it's best to not take the situation too hard.
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I really want to start blogging again.

It's amusing how I was capable before of writing in my diary DAILY in PH, and I can't even jot down a few events once a month. It's either i've been really busy or i've just really been lazy.

OR BOTH.

Between you and me and the fencepost...
Today was pretty interesting. Rica was with Pat in Jersey and she had this date all set up for awhile now with an old time friend, Marvin. She couldn't go because "she had to go to CA in see her grandfather". I had no plans tonight so, geez, might as well. And the offer was sweet, comes with manicure, pedicure, and hair.

Awesome pre-date, huh?

Thing was, I had no formal dress. Hmm.. I do have the new nine west shoes (though it's strappy and it's 0Degree outside!).

Gizel came with me to bloomingdales. I got this ultra sexy chrome colored dress in size 2, but it wouldn't fit my *****

Dag-nabbit!

I had to choose black instead, against my will.

I also bought a gold colored shawl, since it may be chilly. All that in less than an hour (Do give me credit! This is an spontaneous formal event, with no further days to search for that little black dress).

Then, we were on out pursuit for a toeless stockings. Yes, you read right. Isn't that, like, the greatest invention (for a month, at least). Marshalls, none. Macy's, unquestionable yes, but parking? Ridiculous.

Finally, i get to my salon appointment. I was scrambling since it was 530p already, and I haven't taken a shower yet.