Totoo Kaya To? (Tingin Mo?)

IN MY EYES DAW:



In your eyes, people see kindness... You're just
so... so... so... Sweet! You're kind and love
to give others in need, a helping hand. You're
pretty shy but can be warm and friendly towards
those you know, and those who know you best.
Your sanctuary would just be any place that is
warm, cozy, and inviting to all people. You
love to show signs of affection to your lover
but a small simple talk does the trick as well
;) Sadly, your kindness can be used to your
disadvantage. People can use you, and take
advantage over your sweet and sensitive
mind.... But fear not! With you being so kind
and generous, people look up to you and adore
you ^-^ No one would dare hurt you because they
can't bear the thought of your sweet smile
turning into a frown :)

Ladies of 222

{Write-up written by my roomie JADE:}

A group of rare individuals meet in a groundbreaking, world shattering way in a dynamic haven called 222 (2 much fun, 2 much love, 2 much life). “The Divine Secrets of Ya-ya Sisterhood” is a chronicle of the joy brought about by true friendship… not born of the same parents, but born of the same sensibilities, emotions, desires, dreams – raised in different places with different beliefs, yet so much alike in thought…

Mother (Sheena, best actress in My Little Bride) – 222 is a home away from home because of the presence of a motherly figure like “mother”. She is a blessing if not a curse (ϋ) for her unwavering care for the welfare of the sisterhood and her leadership and decisiveness always saves the group from the cruelties of reality. Hail mother Bouen!

Auntie (Jade, best actress in Meteor Garden) – a Ya-ya extraordinaire, crazy girl in a good sense of the word for her passion keeps the room on fire.

Ats (Kim, multi-awarded model of Ponds, “so iho piensa kesi”) – a pretty butterfly in a wild forest. She traveled the coasts of Malaysia and Singapore and even toured Europe in her dreams. China is next. Who can defy the fluttering of her wings?! No one! Not even Cholo…

Bonj (Yacel, a campus idol) – a silly girl with substance. Her contagious laughter is as shallow as the “bara in the lababo” yet her tears can be triggered even in the most mundane situations. Her compassion is as immense as the UP campus and her beauty as refreshing as a sunrise. Talented. Gifted. A gift.

Ours is a friendship like no others. Extremely happy and never boring yet real enough to not always be likable.

HOOKED!

This is just sooooo weird! Natapos nalang ang craze sa mga Asian telenovelas such as Meteor Garden 1 and Meteor Garden 2, and Endless Love Seasons, but I never got interested in any of them, and I mean never! I was even pissed off then, because everyone around me had nothing else to talk about except the previous night's episode of these shows.

But I got along just fine, kahit super addict na ang mga tao sa Meteor Garden, kebs ko pa rin!

And even the previously concluded "Lovers in Paris" - i never got a glimpse of even just one night of it!

Malakas kasi ang tolerance ko sa mga ganyan, hindi ako madaling ma-addict... SO I THOUGHT!

Then, came this new Koreanovela.....

Every 10pm, tumitigil ang mundo ng room 222 dito sa Ilang. It's so funny to see 4 ladies gathered around this really tiny black-and-white television (which is strictly prohibited, by the way, by dormitory rules)...

And bed check comes around past 10pm as well. Every night we have this element of danger of being caught by the Resident Assistant. And every night we come so close to that!!! But still we take the risk just to witness every moment of Cholo and Jodi's life and love. Cheesy, though!

I never imagined myself being hooked to this. But there's one thing I'm thankful for. Huddling together around this little TV gives me the chance to share laughter and friendship with my roommies. It took me a long time to finally break the ice that has long been freezing between us. I'm happy with this. I just wish we don't really get caught, or i'm dead meat!!!



And by watching this, I have began to appreciate "unconditional" love... Who knows? I might stop being impervious to the person who has long given me this (try 6 years?), and reciprocate the love he so deserves... ;)

Balut, Chicharon, at Libreng Tula

It was almost 10 pm and Sunken garden was enveloped with cold, as well as couples doing their naughty stuff, whatever that is... While pH, Gaery, Erik, and I were engrossed with our "sight-seeing", a little boy, barely 7 of age came near, offerring his heavy, bigger-than-him basket of merchandise. He said to me "Ate, bili po kayo ng chicharon, may libreng tula".

Being a softhearted damsel, with equally softhearted company, we bought chicharon, although we really had no intentions of eating such. The little boy then called his smaller sister, barely 5 of age to offer us her free poem. She then recited this loooooooong poem about "Mamang Pulis". The little girl did well, for her age. We were so amazed at how these little kids strategized to earn a living. So we did a little interview. It was so disheartening to know that at that wee hour, they haven't eaten yet since they used their profit for their food. In the first place, little kids aren't supposed to stay out late at night, much more work for their own living! We gave them much more than we had to pay for the chicharon so they could have dinner.

The kids were so thankful. It was so rewarding to see the genuine joy in their eyes. Nothing compares to witnessing their smiles.

Now I still think about them. I told Erik I was wondering if the kids have already eaten by now? He said I need not worry, God will take care of them. Sigh, if only I was so opulent, I'd take all of them under my care...