November 26, 2009

FRIENDS...THEN AND NOW


THEN...

This is a story of six individuals who met each other during the latter part of their high school days, became acquainted and eventually called themselves "friends"





This is the story of Ryan, Brian, Carina, Zelda and Clarice and yourstruly.





ZELDA AND CLARICE



(L-R) ME, ZELDA, CLARICE AND CARINA


Ryan Montaos aka "Drawing" as we call him. Also the chick boy of the group. Most of the time, he's not available when there's a gathering or just a simple get together. But he always try his best to catch up and show up even if he's like 2 or 3 hours late. Why?! Either he's busy with girls or like what he always say...he's busy with work. Hehehe. Nevertheless, you can't deny the fact that Ryan will always be a dependable friend. He's like the Jack of all trades among the six of us.


Brian Cayanan is the computer wizard. The least talkative among the group, he barely opens his mouth to chit chat. But once he starts talking, you better listen 'coz he might not say it again. You also have to bear the sarcasm by the way he comments on things and issues that's being talked about. He's also the boyfriend of Carina. By the way, Brian's my neighbor but we often see nor talk to each other. I don't know why. It's just like that.




Me, Jerome dela Cruz, who's always out every night partying and drinking and smoking. The most liberated in the group. Without sounding too conceited, I am the most friendly among us six. I can mingle with almost everybody but not really depending if I like the person or not. Despite of my vices, I see to it that I don't influence them for I know that they don't like it. They just have to give in often times. Hehehe. I'm persistent and like what Carina said, I'm aggressive when it comes to life and boys as well.


Time to meet the girls...

(L-R) CLARICE, CARINA AND ZELDA


Carina Rose Salvador is the eldest among the group. She's the bestfriend of Clarice. Brian's girlfriend. Carina is a very bubbly girl. She always has a smile on her face. A certified daddy's girl. She's always up to date to whatever foreign series that comes out on TV as well as movies. We really have to give it to her. Carina's also a collector of Havaianas slippers.We're really not that close, like I can't recall any bonding moment the two of us had and I don't know why. Maybe because Carina can't go out that easily because of her father. By the way, did I mention that Carina's father is a movie director? Yup, the daughter of Augusto Salvador. If the name doesn't ring a bell, where were you or what are you doing? Try to google it.




(L-R) CLARICE, CARINA AND ZELDA


Clarice Reyes is the let's say the childish (sorry for the word) among the group. She loves cartoons, I also do. She's the type of friend whom you can ask out anytime and anyday...well that depends if she's in the mood. Hehehe. The bestfriend of Carina. I'm more close to her compared to the latter.







Zelda Garcia Hernandez, the girl who just married our high school classmate, Mael this year in Bataan (See previous entry) The fashionista of the group. Well well well, Zelda's the most flirt among us all (I'm the one next in line, ayan ha! hehehe Joke!) Seriously speaking, she's the friend/sister you can always count on. Her house is always open for all. Among us six, Zelda is my closest. We have a lot in common. Zelda is the type who speaks her mind. Whatever problem you may have, she's always willing to give a helping hand.

NOW...

It's a story of six individuals who rarely see each other and can't hardly remember when was the last time they communicate with one another.

This is the story of Carina and Brian that are still happily together.




This is the story of Clarice with her boyfriend as a new addition to her life.


This is the story of Ryan. That's it. No update.

This is a story of Zelda who is so happy to marry the guy she loves and still communicates with me and I'm proud and happy to say that we're still friends despite of anything.




This is the story of me who still go on with my life. Still sticking with my vices like smoking and drinking. Still searching for that person to share my life and love with. This is me who is still a good friend of Zelda and still trying to juggle time with work, family, friends, myself etc.



I will this little secret to you for always visiting my site and patiently following my blogs...even before Zelda walked down the aisle last September, things aren't going easy on us six. We barely see each other! We hardly communicate to one another.

Well of course Carina still sees Brian and inevitably still communicates with him. Same goes maybe with the hunch that Carina still communicates with Clarice coz they are best of friends.

Honestly speaking, I already gave up on them...Ryan, Brian, Carina and Clarice.

Why?!

Ryan, I just have to admit that he's like that and I can't do anything about it.

Clarice, our issue was long been settled and you already said your sorry and I said mine too. It just saddened me and made me realize that you preffered to chose him instead of me. You know what I mean.

Carina, I remember one time texting her and what did I get?! A "WHO U?" reply. God! I was surprised to know that I'm not in her phonebook.

Brian...he doesn't talk and share, so be it. Same with Carina, he also sent me a "WHO U?" reply. Now, that's what you call two in a row.

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Time passes by. And as time goes by, some things and people change. It's part of life. Everything happens for a reason. I was just saddened by the way how the story of this six individuals end.

November 24, 2009

INZATIABLE'S DOINGS IN KALINGA...

I've been saying this from time to time to people asking how great my job is. Well, it really is. I GET TO TRAVEL (FOR FREE), meet A LOT OF PEOPLE and of course LEARN NEW THINGS.



Inzatiable's recent trip to Kalinga for my Salamat Dok program made me discover another beautiful place in our country.



Lucky for me, part of my coverage is Kalinga's sights and sounds. Inzatiable got to experience WHITE WATER RAFTING for the first time! And it was indeed a very awesome experience. I got wet but i really really had SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun! As in!







I also tried rapelling. I tried rapelling before but I have this wall to kick on to while descending, what I tried in Kalinga is the AERIAL RAPELLING...and it really made my knees shake! The Kalinga Mountaineering Society had a hard time convincing me to do it for MORE THAN 30 MINUTES!!! What can I do?! I'M SCARED!!! Hello, I'd be suspended on air with just a rope 35 FEET from the ground. How was that?!



And of course, meeting new sets of contacts that I already considered as friends. It's a good thing to have lots of friends.


(with Kalinga's Governor at the center)

KALINGA...CHECKED!

At first, i thought that it's hopeless to have Kalinga in my checklist. But like what they always say, patience is a virtue...indeed!

Meet Ariel, a 19 year old guy from Kalinga. He's originally from Santiago, Isabela. We met last Saturday, November 21st.


He's young...so? He's still a guy! Hahaha

KALINGA

This year, Salamat Dok opted to go to the province of Kalinga for our Christmas Episode. Mami o and I were part of the advance party together with Ate Wenna who went up ahead of us. The trip, it took us I think 14 hours to reach Kalinga. Why?! Our service was, let's say not in the mood for the trip. Hahaha






I have two agendas in Kalinga, first is to finish my coverages and interviews and second which would be the most important of all...Hahaha...to have Kalinga included in my checklist. C'mon, that's not too much to ask right?


So the first day was a jumpstart for my black propaganda. Wait, this out of town will not be complete of course without some drinking. But we found out that this place is not a big fan of drinking, bars etc not to mention the 10pm cut off in every establishment so we have no choice but to settle ourselves at the place where we are all staying.



Kalinga was not that bad at all. Though the place may lack what we enjoy in Manila, this place can offer you things that surely Manila don't have. Like White Water Rafting, Rapelling, an organic farm and the picturesque scenery that can really take your breath away.





Then came Sunday, we transferred to Kalinga Hostel since the rest of the staff and crew will be coming in.







Monday, purely work! Well, not almost. Coz we still found some time to took shots of ourselves and the hottest army my eyes have ever laid on...Hay!



Another place that's been added to Inzatiable's checklist!

November 18, 2009

LEA'S POST BDAY CELEB

It's my good friend's bday last November 11 but since the day fell on a working day she decided to celebrate it that weekend.




I went at Lea's house just in time before the celebrant arrive together with her co-workers from SM Marilao. Some of her friends from La Salle were also present that night. Nah, no surprise party or what...just a party!




I was there together with another good friend in the person of Zelda and of course alongside her hubby Mael.




Lea requested that I should do my signature "Boracay" Good thing, her friends loved it! Hehehe



A night of food, beers, videoke sing along, picture taking and fun!