Filed under: Office Humor
I did it. I finally told my boss I’m on the redzone. Now I am waiting for the intervention to happen — doesn’t matter where it comes from.
We’ll see where this goes!
Filed under: Family Drama (or Comedy) | Tags: baby, children, mom, motherhood
A few years ago, I made a decision to have a baby by 2010. Of course, there was no one in particular who was in mind as the potential father. However, my mother was convinced that I didn’t need one. The plan was simple:
- Get pregnant
- Give birth
- Bring the baby to Iloilo
- Remain in Manila to work
Note that there has been no talk about a father or a husband for that matter.
It is now 2010 and still I am single. I do have a lot of “kids” around. Those who call me Mama, Mommy, Mom, Inay from school, from work or my nephews and nieces.
My parents had this grand plan about me and my future kids. They wanted five grandchildren from me, with very specific characteristics:
- The first child has to be half-caucasian with blue eyes. This is my mom’s wish. She wanted a doll-like granddaughter she could push around in the stroller and show off to all her friends.
- The second one was my dad’s pick. He wants a boy, but not just any boy. He wants him to be half-Nigerian, with really dark skin and kinky-curly hair. Note that my dad is a big fan of the Discovery Channel and he used to hunt. He wants that boy to be his constant companion in his hunting escapades.
- The third one should be half-Korean. This is a choice from both of them. It would help to explain that it was during this time that the Koreanovela fever in the Philippines was at its peak: Jewel in the Palace. They wanted their granddaughter to be a movie start someday just like the ones they see on TV.
- The fourth one was inspired by Sushmita Sen, Ms. Universe 1994, who won her title here in the Philippines. They wanted a half-indian baby girl who would grow up to be a pageant queen.
- And last, but certainly not the least, the bunso. He was planned to be Swiss. He had to be neutral. Yes, my parents have a sense of humor.
So 2010 is here, and it may not be too late (chuckle, chuckle). But I am happy that we’re assured of a new addition to the family. My sister is two months pregnant and we’re hoping it would be a boy. I say that baby should have been mine. The stork just lost his way, or maybe got confused. After all, my sister and I do look alike.
The funniest thing is that my niece Tonet, my sister’s eldest daughter, told her mom that she should give me that baby instead. After all she already has them (2 daughters), while I’m alone.
Kids do say the darnest things. :p
I haven’t had a crush for a long time. And though I feel that I’m getting too old for this kind of thing, I still am a newbie when it comes to this department.
I am not emotionally constipated. In fact, I would proudly say that everyone who knows me would call me very expressive about my feelings. But when it comes to matters of the heart, I am simply a fool.
Feed me to the lions at work and I will stand proud and confident. But put me in a room with a guy I really like, and I become this clumsy high school girl unsure of what to do. A part of me wants to run away, and a part of me wishes I could just become invisible so I can stare at him as long as I want. That or I just snap at him, as if I’m irritated that he’s around.
To exhibit how foolish I can be…
- A guy I really like asked me to dance with him during one of those high school events. It was a slow song, 2 become 1 by the Spice Girls. And he was singing along to it. I was palpitating. He was singing it really well. And what did I do? I told him, “Do you really have to sing?” in a not so kind tone.
- The same guy gives me a gift for my birthday. It was a blue Penshoppe wallet and a CAT reference book. The book was his dad’s and he wanted me to have it because I was just given the position of Corps Commander in our school. Up to now I don’t know what I was thinking when I returned the book to him and said, “It’s ok. I already have this.” when in fact, I didn’t. It was such a sweet gesture but I just couldn’t handle it. And so, I made a fool out of myself and embarassed him in the process. I’m still kicking myself for such idiotic act.
- We were in college and you’d think I’m better off by then. But NOOOO! So the same guy, who I still had a crush on, offers me a ride to the next building because it was raining. And of course, I said no. Why? Because I couldn’t handle being that close to him. Yes, I did warn you I am a fool. So I walked in the rain, with him patiently driving behind me. I could still hear him shouting, asking me to get in the car as the rain was getting heavy. The distance between me and the car was shorter than the distance between me and the next building. You would think that I made the smart decision to run to the car. But NOOO!!! I ran away from it and to the closest building. I never spoke to him again after that. And yet, whenever I see him, I still think about “what could have been…”.
So anyway, he’s now very happy in relationship with an amazing woman and I’m happy for them. But I still feel the kilig moments whenever I’m around him.
That’s the story and when it becomes mutual, it only gets worse. I tend to lose my head and dive right in. Well Father Ferriols did say “lundagin mo, baby“, but I’m sure he wouldn’t approve of how I usually handle my relationships. Thank God for my best friend who keeps my feet on the ground. I have risked a lot and most times I still get confused when I really love the guy or when I just really love the idea of having a special someone in my life.
So now, I have found a new crush. And I’m eager to see where this goes.
Filed under: Bear Family Adventures, Family Drama (or Comedy), Hindi ako si Darna, Law of Diminishing Memories, Susan Adventures
Here’s my ALR (Annual Life Review) for 2009. It’s been another wonderful year full of memorable events that will last a lifetime.
- witnessing my brother’s wedding
- stopping by Japan
- witnessing Kasadyahan ang Dinagyang live from the Freedom Grandstand
- taking a trip to Vancouver
- bonding with my brothers
- reunion with Ren-Ren, a childhood friend on our trip to Victoria
- experiencing snow for the first time
- traveling from Baguio to Manila almost every week
- learning more about my job and loving it too!
- having successfully produced 2 LMs as Enterprise level VPP winners
- finding my replacement(s)… and moving on 
- discovering my “stones” and having them “taken out”
- attending the company Christmas parties which I missed last year since I was in the US
- trips to Cebu and Iloilo via PAL
- flying business class with PAL
- Reuniting with friends from grade school and high school after at least ten years. One of them could turn up to be a celebrity
- trips to Camayan Beach Resort and Ocean Adventure
- Having lunch at Red Crab
- Hosting my nephew and niece for a summer vacation
- The Susan Adventures!!!
- Trips to the beach: La Union, Bataan, Iloilo, Cebu
- Sunday Slowdowns
- attending Ria’s wedding
- being Ninang to Sedriel (Ria’s son)
-… and many more…
Thank you!
