BLACK IS BLACK

This photos have been taken probably two or three weeks ago...

An hour after my live airing of Salamat Dok, I went to the lobby to smoke and feel the sun.

It has always been my routine to sleep at the office every Friday because one...my editing schedule for Salamat Dok will start around 2am onwards plus I might have an editing sched for Rated K, two...it would cause so much hassle for me going home then waking up early just in time for my editing...lastly, its not practical and logical.

And after some sticks and a cup of coffee...I always go straight home.

LET'S SEE...PART 2

This is the continuation of my story on Drew. To refresh you guys, last Sunday...we agreed to meet up and so we did. Our meeting place, MC Donalds in Quezon Avenue around 6pm.

He texted me that he was wearing a black shirt with a red jacket. So as I entered the fastfood chain, I easily spotted him. His face is as similar as to the photos I've seen in his Planet Romeo account. But when we stood up, my jaw almost dropped because of his height.

I felt like I was Melanie Marquez of some sort or a 6 foot model or much worse Snow White and I have one of the seven dwarfs following me.

I have dated a guy once with a little shortcoming with regards to his height but I can't believe that I will be in that situation again. I know that I told him that I'm not really into looks and I know for a fact that height is part of the packaging of an individual. But let me ask you this, HOW WOULD YOU FEEL DATING SOMEONE WHO'S SMALLER THAN YOU?!

Oh well, I'm not really that tall but hey I'm no midget (No offense to all midgets out there)

Ok, let's proceed. When we got to Trinoma, we went up staight up the cinema and bought ourselves tickets for the DEAR JOHN movie for the 7:30 pm timeslot. We still have one hour to waste prior the show so we hang out at Jack's Loft. We ordered the Fishbowl Ice Tea and a cheesecake.

Then we entered Cinema 1 and find our way to our seats. So, while watching the movie he casually grabbed and held my left hand. Holding hands is ok but he's so touchy...he's like a cat rubbing its body to mine and it really annoys me coz I'm watching.

We really didn't finish the movie...one, because I find the movie soooo boring and two, I really wanted to go home and sleep.

So after the not so good moviewatching, we said our goodbyes and parted our ways.

To sum it all up, it was a bad date! And I swear to never do it again...

Wait...one thing good that happened that night was that he treated me for the movie and food...

LET'S SEE...PART 1

It's so rare to get a message in Planet Romeo saying a guy (a gay guy to be exact) is interested in you...but not just for sex. I mean, he's after more than sex.

Last Friday, someone messaged me confessing that he's interested in me and that he finds me attractive...hehehe. So I voluntarily gave him my number and we started texting.

His name is Drew, 25 years old. He's living in Malabon and works in a call center. Honestly, when I found out that he's working in a call center, I immediately popped him a question about the HIV/AIDS issue. But I made it as subtle as I can. Of course, who wants to date a guy or even sleep with a guy who's a carrier of HIV?

Physically, I like him. About his age...ummm, I think there won't be any problem with a 26 year old dating a 25 year old right? Okay, Let me describe him for you beyond the physical thingy. He's sweet (so far) definitely knows a lot of things (I can tell it by the way we excahnge text messages and on how he ask me some questions)

So today, I mean later...we will have our first date and hopefully it will turn out good. Who knows what's in store for us.

Details of the date...soon!

KILLING TIME...

This is a long due post...

A couple of days right after New Year, I together with some of my friends like Bill (and her girlfriend Dian) Carol and Ynald attended the baptismal of Lizette's child in UST.

Bill was pretty obvious reminiscing his experiences in UST (this is his Alma Mater by the way)

So when we saw this big UST initials situated in front of the Main building of the university...we can't help but to pose in front of the camera.

We did this basically to kill time while waiting for the baptismal to start. Inside story: We arrived at the venue at 2pm only to find out that the baptismal will start at 3pm...So much for early birds...Hehehe

After the baptismal, of course it's time to chow...and after eating, picture taking again...

Afterwhich, we headed to Greenbelt and ate fishball and had coffee at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf...(too bad we don't have any pics here coz we were too busy laughing on people)

CARRIE ON...

When I saw the full trailer of SATC 2, I really told myself that I should NOT as in have no chance to miss it.

Ehem, for all you know...I'm an avid, no...like super duper avid fan of Sex and the City. And if you don't mind, it's Carrie Bradshaw who I love the most.

Who wouldn't want to be in Carrie's shoes? Though personally, I really wanted Aidan for her. But Mr. Big is Mr. Big...and I must admit that I also have Mr. Big of my own. Hehehe

So for now, poor me just have to wait till it hits the big screen and be CARRIED AWAY...again!

ANCHORS AWAY

This is one of those nights when friends get together and hang out. This should have been posted almost a month ago and now you get to see it...

Almost everyone was there (well, not almost everyone coz Dian's not there, and of course Lea and Lew were not around)

We headed at Barko Bar fronting SM Marilao.

PATCHING UP PART 2

While I was in a meeting for the Bayaning Pilipino Special of ABSCBN News and Current Affairs Department yesterday, my phone rang and to my surprised...it was Zelda calling.

I picked up her call and told her that I will call back coz I'm in the middle of a meeting.

After almost a month I guess of not communicating with her (not even facebook or ym chat) because of what happened, we finally got the chance to talk.

I was trying to compose myself but deep inside I felt so akward with it. Maybe because I was caught unaware regarding the phonecall. Of course I wanted to make up with her...siguro naunahan lang ako.

I tried calling her around lunch today but she didn't pick up. I thought maybe she's still experiencing pains because of her pregnancy.

I'm happy now that we're cool and that we're ok.

SHAKE MO TV MO...YENG!

The news spread on newspapers, radio stations and TV stations as well like fire. Yes...it's confirmed! Cheryl Cosim will move to TV 5.

Two Mondays ago during our regular Salamat Dok meeting, Cheryl Cosim validated the rumors circulating the four corners of ABS-CBN.

She said that she found time to think about the offer.

As per what I know, she will do a newscast show together with Paolo Bediones and another show I think.

Last February 7, 2010...Ms. Cheryl Cosim did her last hosting job in Salamat Dok.

Salamat Dok will surely miss Cheryl Cosim, and I'm pretty sure that our avid viewers will also do.

Monday, February 8, 2010...Ms. Cheryl Cosim held a birthday/despedida party for her Salamat Dok family. And of course, everyone was there....

Guess who went home drunk?! Hahaha. Not me!

To Ms. Cheryl Cosim, goodluck on your new environment, hope that you will enjoy your stay there as much as you enjoyed here in ABS-CBN.

OPEN LETTER

I texted Ryan four days ago on how to go to Pulilan, Bulacan wherein he replied. Hehehe. He asked me how are things going on and how did Clarice and me do when we talked last January. I told him that we were able to patched things up. He then asked me how is Zelda doing. I replied "Di kami masyado nagkakatext ngayon eh, medyo nagkatampuhan din. Nakakatawa yung nangyari sa atin no? Lahat tayo, kanya-kanya na" I don't know if Ryan had an idea that I was being sarcastic and bitter when I said that line.

I was itching to write a blog on this, but since work gets always on the way...I just had today to do this while drinking a can of Coke.

So here goes everything...

Dear Brian,

I'm glad to have you as my neighbor and you don't have to doubt that. Remember what I told you that I was surprised to see you and found out that you're my classmate when I transferred to SMASN? I really thought you're older than me maybe because of your height. Anyways, among us (the 6 of us) it's so ironic that we are the ones who are so detach. It's like we're not neighbors at all. We don't talk that much, we don't laugh that much. Maybe because your straight? Or maybe because you're not that of a green minded compare to Ryan? Well, whatever it is, it saddens me. Really! As in! The way I see it, we became friends because we're classmates for 4 years and that I'm close to Zelda and you'r close to her. I tried my best to reach out to you, I don't even know if you ever notice it but I did. I'm happy that you're going places now. Literally and figuratively. Good luck to you and Carina. I wish you all the best and I'm sincere with that.

Dear Carina,

Hi girl! Howdy? Well, it's me Jerome just in case you forgot. Hehehe. Kidding aside. I told Zelda that i can't recall a single day that we bonded. If there is, please tell me. Must be because of the alcohols that's why I tend to forget things. I told Clarice how disappointed I was with you. With me always reaching out and you not doing anything. Why? Is there something wrong? If there is, mind telling me? Honestly, you're the only person in the group that's very hard to deal with. And I don't know why. I'm your friend, we are your friends...please let me feel it, make us feel it. On the bright side, I miss how you giggle. I miss you and Brian always having negative comments on me, on my sexlife etc. (I don't mean anything about this) Anyways, stay as bubbly as you are. Best wishes to you and Brian.

Dear Ryan,

Honestly, you're the most likeable in the group. Even if you're always not around or not answering to any texts or calls. Maybe that's one reason what we like and love about you Ryan. I still remember the time when we had to group ourselves way back in highschool and we did a P.E. project at your house together with Ambic, Faye and the rest of our groupmates and had lunch using dahon ng saging. I love it! You're what you see what you get image is what people like about you, what we like about you. And you don't even care. How do you do that?! You always find time to get away with everything, or almost everything. Hahaha. I can still remember what you wrote on one of my autograph nung highschool pa tayo...that you're proud of me and that you respect me even if I'm gay. I hope you still feel the same right now. Advance congratulations on your upcoming wedding.

Dear Clarice,

You know that we jive in alot of ways. Either its music, cartoons, food etc. I'm so happy to have you as my friend and I hope you do too. I know that we already talked last month at Starbucks about what's going on. I just wanna let you know that I feel for you. It's very obvious that you still hold on, that you want all of us to get back together and be friends once again. You may not say it but you're actions tell it all. I also have that at the back of my mind and in my heart. i'm just stornger than you and maybe because of time I learned how to put up a face so no one can fathom what you really feel. When you cried, I tried to be numb and oblivious about your tears. Don't you think I would give up on us that easy? Of course not. But I have to. I want you also to realize things that are not suppose to be said, not suppose to be demanded.

Dear Zelda,

I never thought that there would come a time that we will go through this. We have been thorugh a lot and we never even shared a single fight. Among us all, you know for a fact that we always do get along. We always jive. If not, we have learned to compromise. I asked my friend Jessie why you don't wanna talk where in fact I'm reaching out. She told me..."Friend, kaw din naman ganyan, of all people you should understand her reactions" I know that in time, we'll be ok...we'll all be okay. And I'll wait for that day. I don't know if I have to say sorry and be apologetic for the action I did, but since you said that you were disappointed, I guess that's one good reason for me to say sorry. Regards to your journey to being a good mother. Regards to Mael. I'm hoping and wishing for a healthy baby for you both.

...

Dear All,

Sorry for being too realistic...

for being too frank

too outspoken...

too loud...

too transparent...

Sorry for being demanding and sorry for everything that I may have not known...

You might say that I'm whining again, crying over spilt milk. But I really can't help it, and I think you can't blame me for that.

Honestly, I'm trying to hold back my tears right now. I'm not afraid to cry, it's just that I'm here in the office together with my colleagues. All I can do is sigh.

I'm happy that I have known 5 beautiful people in this world. That I have shared some of my years with you guys, whether we're laughing or crying. The bond we had will always be with me.

Hear this, even if time made us chose our own paths, we are still friends...

WE'LL ALWAYS BE FRIENDS. COME WHAT MAY, LET IT BE!

With this, I would like to share to you guys this wonderful song. This is what basically the message I wanted to transcend.

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LEAN ON ME

Sometimes in our lives we all have pain

We all have sorrow

But if we are wise

We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me, when you're not strong

And I'll be your friend

I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long

'Til I'm gonna need

Somebody to lean on

Please swallow your pride

If I have things you need to borrow

For no one can fill those of your needs

That you don't let show

Lean on me, when you're not strong

And I'll be your friend

I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long

'Til I'm gonna need

Somebody to lean on

If there is a load you have to bear

That you can't carry

I'm right up the road

I'll share your load

If you just call me

So just call on me brother, when you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you'd understand

We all need somebody to lean on

Lean on me when you're not strong

And I'll be your friend

I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long

Till I'm gonna need

Somebody to lean on

Lean on me...