Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Letters: Short note to Angie Regalado
Thanks OA for your never-ending support. Thanks for loving me and for taking care of me now and always....I will love and cherish you FOREVER!!!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Letters: To my friend Kikiw
Natal day 2011
My dearest TIK,BUNS,LING,Fwend;
It’s your BIRTHDAY today!!! Who would have thought I would be celebrating it again with you? That’s quite an honor really to be a part of your life for the past 6 years and eventhough we have gone through a rough time in our friendship, no one can deny the fact that most of those years were all good!! I cant thank you enough for making the last 6 years of my life wonderful my friend.
You are 22 now, too young to really have a full grasp of life, too old to still act childish but quite ready enough to face life’s battles. I am so proud of you for the things you have accomplished so far. I know that you are on your way to realizing your dreams and I know you will make it BIG! Just keep your feet on the ground at all times and be thankful for every blessing received. Remember, we got 46 countries waiting for us…so we better make good!
Wow, I don’t really have much to say my friend…..you already know what’s in my heart and that never changed since we became friends…I just wanna assure you that you are the most special friend I have in this little island of Dumsville…you know that I care so much for you and I love you lots..
How I wish we could do another week of celebration like we did last year…but it’s Holy Week…aside from all bars are closed, all banks on holiday…I guess our pockets betrayed us at this time of the month…TINGBITS! But I couldn’t let it pass without a grand salvo my friend…so sit back and relax…
Just before all the chaos begins…I just want to greet you a very Happy Birthday and may all you wished for be granted and that you will have another blessed year ahead!
I love you dearly,
Jubang
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Letters: A letter to my couple-friend Marky & Ann
EMO date, 2011
Dearest Handsome and Gorgeous (FEELER ra…hehehe),
I drafted a separate letter for you each but I thought it best to make one for you two as the things I wanna say really is for you as a couple. First let me congratulate you for a job well done in your relationship…..keep it stronger each day….! These are just my few wishes for you:
1. Love each other fully and with all your might, a love given away freely is the best gift you can give to each other. No amount of material thing can ever surpass that ( unless it’s a MAC PRO…hahahaha)
2. Learn to accept each other at his/her worst state. Because that’s when you can measure up how much each other can put up with the most trying times in your journey.
3. Make memories together. The more sweet times you have with each other, the more reason you would want to stay together…Trust me on this!
4. Tot continue to be the nurturing partner that you are, Marky will forever appreciate that and Marky, continue to be the supportive partner that you are, Antot will forever be grateful for that…..in short Im telling you Antot to keep the household clean including the CR, kitchen and the bed…hehehe…and Marky, what im really saying is for you to be patient with Antot’s nagging regarding the mess you do in the CR, kitchen and on the bed…hahahaha
5. Be each other’s HERO….a HERO can be just defined as someone who could laugh at your own mistakes and still give you a peck on the cheek…that’s what you should be to each other…
6. Always AGREE to DISAGREE…when one is mad, let the other one be calm….no use in clashing for petty things as this will just create cracks in your relationship..remember that if you continue to agree that there are just things you disagree about then you are on the same page in your relationship.
7. Antot, you have admitted to be insecure….this was not explained further but if you are referring to your standing in Marky’s life, DON’T BE…we your friends have witnessed the love Marky has for you…you have this MAN in your life, so no reason to be insecured….instead learn to appreciate even the small things he is doing for you…you are one lucky girl remember that!
8. Marky, Antot may be so extravagant in showing her love for you but I guess she just wanted to make sure you get the BEST of her…so don’t complain instead treasure it as those are part of the memories you both are making….you are one hell of a lucky guy, remember that.
9. Take pleasure in assuring one another your commitment….it could be in the smallest gesture of just staring at each other or just holding each other’s hand…but what really matter is the message you are sending…assurance can guarantee security…
10. Lastly, keep the friendship SOLID and celebrate everyday as if it’s the first day you fell in love with one another…..because friendship will outlast the lust and passion and the first day you felt giggles for each other may be the best reason you should stick to one another. CHEERS!!!
Love,
Jubang
Dearest Handsome and Gorgeous (FEELER ra…hehehe),
I drafted a separate letter for you each but I thought it best to make one for you two as the things I wanna say really is for you as a couple. First let me congratulate you for a job well done in your relationship…..keep it stronger each day….! These are just my few wishes for you:
1. Love each other fully and with all your might, a love given away freely is the best gift you can give to each other. No amount of material thing can ever surpass that ( unless it’s a MAC PRO…hahahaha)
2. Learn to accept each other at his/her worst state. Because that’s when you can measure up how much each other can put up with the most trying times in your journey.
3. Make memories together. The more sweet times you have with each other, the more reason you would want to stay together…Trust me on this!
4. Tot continue to be the nurturing partner that you are, Marky will forever appreciate that and Marky, continue to be the supportive partner that you are, Antot will forever be grateful for that…..in short Im telling you Antot to keep the household clean including the CR, kitchen and the bed…hehehe…and Marky, what im really saying is for you to be patient with Antot’s nagging regarding the mess you do in the CR, kitchen and on the bed…hahahaha
5. Be each other’s HERO….a HERO can be just defined as someone who could laugh at your own mistakes and still give you a peck on the cheek…that’s what you should be to each other…
6. Always AGREE to DISAGREE…when one is mad, let the other one be calm….no use in clashing for petty things as this will just create cracks in your relationship..remember that if you continue to agree that there are just things you disagree about then you are on the same page in your relationship.
7. Antot, you have admitted to be insecure….this was not explained further but if you are referring to your standing in Marky’s life, DON’T BE…we your friends have witnessed the love Marky has for you…you have this MAN in your life, so no reason to be insecured….instead learn to appreciate even the small things he is doing for you…you are one lucky girl remember that!
8. Marky, Antot may be so extravagant in showing her love for you but I guess she just wanted to make sure you get the BEST of her…so don’t complain instead treasure it as those are part of the memories you both are making….you are one hell of a lucky guy, remember that.
9. Take pleasure in assuring one another your commitment….it could be in the smallest gesture of just staring at each other or just holding each other’s hand…but what really matter is the message you are sending…assurance can guarantee security…
10. Lastly, keep the friendship SOLID and celebrate everyday as if it’s the first day you fell in love with one another…..because friendship will outlast the lust and passion and the first day you felt giggles for each other may be the best reason you should stick to one another. CHEERS!!!
Love,
Jubang
Monday, April 18, 2011
Letters: My letter to my friend Issa
EMO date, 2011
My dearest MADAM vanISSA,
I have so many things I want to tell you but I don’t think I have enough space here….so for now I will just tell you things that are pressing for the moment. I know you are going through rough times…and I know it’s the same thing all over again…and you may sometimes doubt your capacity as a person, so here’s what I want you to affirm in your life:
1. You are beautiful, young, sexy and exotic. Any guy would like to know you better if you just open a door for them to enter your life.
2. You should be respected, pampered and cared for even just for the sole reason that you are a human being and have rights.....dont ever think that you don’t deserve it because you do!
3. If you are constantly unhappy about something then maybe its time to let go of it. It may hurt much, but that pain will go away when it is replaced by self-esteem that you have lost along the way.
4. Don’t ever feel SELF-PITY. You owe it to yourself to be happy, happiness is a choice…so if you are in misery that’s because you chose that….so don’t punish yourself by thinking you are worth for nothing because you have endured so much and to regret about everything is like digging yourself a hole.
5. Feel your age, live young and live freely….my friend, you are still very young and have so much ahead of you…live the way you should and not the way other people tell you to..
6. Always do the right thing even if it’s the hardest thing to do…..however painful to go through one thing, sleeping peacefully at night rewards it fully. My friend, I don’t want to see you cry over a guy who does nothing but insults and disrespects you, you owe it to yourself to stop that emotional abuse….please consider that thought.
7. Continue your studies and finish it…that’s the only weapon you can arm yourself from the harsh realities of life. If money is the reason they can insult you then arm yourself with same. You can use that to improve yourself and be better than them.
8. Do not get swallowed by the glitz and glamour of the other side of the fence. Material things are temporary, but emotional distress will build up and will damage you for the rest of your life.
9. Stay close to your family. I salute you for always considering their needs first before yours, that’s so noble…so keep them close at all times.
10. I want you to know that I care for you…I told you time and again that I treat you as my younger sister and that I will constantly give you an eyeful and I will keep it that way til I can see that you are ready to spread your wings and fly high. Take very good care of yourself my friend..
Love lots,
Jubang
Friday, April 15, 2011
Letters from the heart
Friendship is a blessing, and a friend is the channel through whom great emotional, spiritual, and sometimes even physical blessings flow. Friends can cheer us when we’re sorrowful or depressed. Friends can challenge us when we allow ourselves to get beyond our reasonable boundaries. Friends can motivate us when we’re ready to give in, and they can provide for us when life falls apart. They are there when all is well, and we want someone with whom to share life’s pleasant and memorable moments. We often just want them around to have a good time, to laugh, to act silly, to enjoy some mutually liked activity. In how many ways have friends enriched our lives and made us feel loved, accepted, respected and cared for? Probably, too many to list, and the list grows daily.
EMO date 2011
To my ONE and ONLY APANGS,
Let me start by saying I feel so BLESSED having you in my life, having you so close is too much blessings already, and I thank GOD everyday for that. If someone asks me how to describe you as a person and as a friend, these are the things I would say:
1. You are a beautiful woman in and out. Your heart is as big as your apangs hehehe…not just literally but figuratively…and truly, you are such a good friend..
2. You are so humble. You have done great lengths of pleasing me, yet you have done nothing to make me feel like I owe you that much…that’s humility…and I salute you for that.
3. You are so crazy…just like me….your sense of humor is beyond laughable….you are amazingly funny with your gumption and all….hehehe
4. You are so caring…I still remember the time I was sick and you took time to nurse me, care for me and crying with me…I truly appreciate that from the bottom of my gums…:-0
5. You are so noble for having endured the long hours to work your ass out for your family and loved ones. I may sometimes contradict your decisions when it comes to them, but deep inside I applaud you for having that bravery to face all their troubles.
6. You are one wonderful package in disguise. You may be a small person, but your heart is as big as well…your apangs again…hehehe….seriously, I couldn’t understand how you could care for so many people and be generous with your time and energy for them all….Im lucky Im one of those you spend your time with…thank you.
7. You are so selfless. You give so much of yourself to anyone who needs you and sometimes it becomes a liability…but don’t stop being one…a selfless person has greater rewards in heaven..I know that for a fact.
8. You are so responsible. You took upon you to take care of your family even if you yourself needed tending….but hey, even if it’s a good and heroic gesture, I want to tell you that its not an obligation…so don’t feel guilty when you cant give what they are asking…sometimes, we have to learn to say no…
9. You are an unbelievable friend. The effort you have exerted just to be with me and to our other friends just proved how much you value friendship…and again I want to thank you for that, this time from the bottom of my ingrown…hehehe
10. Lastly, you are my sweetest friend and one of the most special persons in my life. I couldn’t bear losing you. So please promise me you will stay forever in my life….because if you let me I can be your good friend…I love you my dearest apangs….Im saying these things from the bottom of my HEART!!
Love u lots,
Jubang
EMO date 2011
To my ONE and ONLY APANGS,
Let me start by saying I feel so BLESSED having you in my life, having you so close is too much blessings already, and I thank GOD everyday for that. If someone asks me how to describe you as a person and as a friend, these are the things I would say:
1. You are a beautiful woman in and out. Your heart is as big as your apangs hehehe…not just literally but figuratively…and truly, you are such a good friend..
2. You are so humble. You have done great lengths of pleasing me, yet you have done nothing to make me feel like I owe you that much…that’s humility…and I salute you for that.
3. You are so crazy…just like me….your sense of humor is beyond laughable….you are amazingly funny with your gumption and all….hehehe
4. You are so caring…I still remember the time I was sick and you took time to nurse me, care for me and crying with me…I truly appreciate that from the bottom of my gums…:-0
5. You are so noble for having endured the long hours to work your ass out for your family and loved ones. I may sometimes contradict your decisions when it comes to them, but deep inside I applaud you for having that bravery to face all their troubles.
6. You are one wonderful package in disguise. You may be a small person, but your heart is as big as well…your apangs again…hehehe….seriously, I couldn’t understand how you could care for so many people and be generous with your time and energy for them all….Im lucky Im one of those you spend your time with…thank you.
7. You are so selfless. You give so much of yourself to anyone who needs you and sometimes it becomes a liability…but don’t stop being one…a selfless person has greater rewards in heaven..I know that for a fact.
8. You are so responsible. You took upon you to take care of your family even if you yourself needed tending….but hey, even if it’s a good and heroic gesture, I want to tell you that its not an obligation…so don’t feel guilty when you cant give what they are asking…sometimes, we have to learn to say no…
9. You are an unbelievable friend. The effort you have exerted just to be with me and to our other friends just proved how much you value friendship…and again I want to thank you for that, this time from the bottom of my ingrown…hehehe
10. Lastly, you are my sweetest friend and one of the most special persons in my life. I couldn’t bear losing you. So please promise me you will stay forever in my life….because if you let me I can be your good friend…I love you my dearest apangs….Im saying these things from the bottom of my HEART!!
Love u lots,
Jubang
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Correspondence: Email letters
I am sharing my email to a friend who just came by to visit me last weekend..and her reply to that email, I am so blessed to have good friends!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: Juvy Manalastas [mailto:juvym@asianlife.com.ph]
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 4:24 PM
To: eunicel@asianlife.com.ph
Subject: Goodbye and see you soon
Hello girl, sorry wasn’t able to reply to your messages anymore…I ran out of load…
Anyway, I want to thank you for making time for me and my friends…or shall I say your CUZNS!!! I had a good talk-time with you and though we don’t hang out much when Im there I know that I got a special place in your heart. So please know that you have a friend in me too!!
I suck at goodbyes too, that’s why I don’t really kiss or hug when going separate ways…it makes me equally sad… But that’s life, let’s just take each day apart as another day nearer to when we see each other again…
I hope you had a grand time here girl. I hope it gave you another perspective on how family is…its structure, composure and importance. Im happy that you are bridging the gap between you and your siblings….thats a lot of effort to do and I salute you for that… hoping you could visit more…maybe bring along our friends…..that would be so much more exciting…
Take care always and again, thanks so much…mwah!!!
JUVY N. MANALASTAS
BSA - Dumaguete Branch
139 Real St., Dumaguete City
(035) 2261998/4220786
VOIP: 723
________________
Her reply:
RE: Goodbye and see you soon
Eunice Llaguno [eunicel@asianlife.com.ph]
Sent: Thu 4/14/2011 9:33 AM
To : juvym@asianlife.com.ph
Girl okay lang kahit this morning ko na to nabasa... at least makakapag-emote and medyo mahaba ang reply :)
Thank you Bang for spending your time with me. Oist...BONGACIOUS ang stay ko dyan. As in!!!! Ina-nnounce ko na sya dito. Though di ko muna sinabi na ikaw ang sponsor sa hotel unless okay lang sa yo na sabihin ko yun.
I enjoyed being with my CUZIN(S). Kung hindi lang parang drained ang powers ko nung last night ko, kahit 'til dawn sana. Kasi enjoy pa... Siguro dahil sa "activity" namin nung afternoon kaya walang natirang energy nung sa Hayahay... Hehehe...
Sayang din yung meeting namin ni Andy... may sanib na ko. Bad Trip!!! kaya madami pa ko na babalikan diyan....
Kaya for now, "let’s just take each day apart as another day nearer to when we see each other again…" Na-sad ako when I went out of the office yesterday. Kaya nga buti na lang madalian yung alis para hindi ramdam. Pero nung nasa airport na, ang bigat na naman sa loob. Told you, napag-usapan ka namin ni Daddy Jords... Nalulungkot siya na you are alone and you are not eating the right food.... Oy this is not to discourage you ha? Kasi madaming single na masaya and positive sa buhay and you are one of those. Nasasabi nya yun kasi kay Daddy Jords family ang nakakapagpasaya. Nasabi pa niya na buti na lang daw supported si Zak nila Philip pare hindi ka na masyado stressed sa bagay na yan. Baka pwede pa naman daw kayo ni Philip. Sabi ko, mukhang di uubra yun. Alam mo ba na sabi ba naman hanapan kita? E wala nung qualifications na gusto mo yung di nag-iiwan ng shorts kung saan saan... walang topak... hihihi!!! Pero kelangan mo daw talaga ng someone to take care of you... Yung complement mo... hehe... hopeless romantic talaga asawa ko. Hahaha!!!
Ay naku Bang! talagang we will have more good times pa... diyan sa Dumaguete and kahit dito sa Manila. And "though we don’t hang out much when Im there" basta may chance and magmeet ang schedule, AT INIWAN ka ng lahat, tayo ang gigimik! I like good "talks".... Kahit anu-ano lang... di kelangan mag-isip ng sasabihin yung comfortable ka magkwento na hindi ka huhusgahan.... At yun yung isa sa na-eenjoy ko sa yo....
You are one of those few na may ganiyang level sa buhay ko. Kaya ngayon, na alam mo na, na you've "got a special place in (my)your heart.", I am letting you "know that you have a friend in me too!!" At di na kelangan i-memorize pa... Ibang level naman kasi ang friendship natin e. Hindi kelangan lagi ang usap para i-validate ba na "o kaibigan pa rin ba tayo? o may nagbago ba sa atin? o baka may iba ka ng friend kaya echa pwera na ko...". Ang view ko sa friendship natin is the type that you keep. And that special place that our friendship has in our lives, will always be reserved for that friendship alone na walang pwedeng makapalit.
Enjoy the rest of the day... Matagal ako mag-compose madami palapit lapit... May nagkukwentuhan... Etc... Finally, I've come to my "dead-end"... Take care din Girl and Thank you ulit...
Love you po...
NICE
-----Original Message-----
From: Juvy Manalastas [mailto:juvym@asianlife.com.ph]
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 4:24 PM
To: eunicel@asianlife.com.ph
Subject: Goodbye and see you soon
Hello girl, sorry wasn’t able to reply to your messages anymore…I ran out of load…
Anyway, I want to thank you for making time for me and my friends…or shall I say your CUZNS!!! I had a good talk-time with you and though we don’t hang out much when Im there I know that I got a special place in your heart. So please know that you have a friend in me too!!
I suck at goodbyes too, that’s why I don’t really kiss or hug when going separate ways…it makes me equally sad… But that’s life, let’s just take each day apart as another day nearer to when we see each other again…
I hope you had a grand time here girl. I hope it gave you another perspective on how family is…its structure, composure and importance. Im happy that you are bridging the gap between you and your siblings….thats a lot of effort to do and I salute you for that… hoping you could visit more…maybe bring along our friends…..that would be so much more exciting…
Take care always and again, thanks so much…mwah!!!
JUVY N. MANALASTAS
BSA - Dumaguete Branch
139 Real St., Dumaguete City
(035) 2261998/4220786
VOIP: 723
________________
Her reply:
RE: Goodbye and see you soon
Eunice Llaguno [eunicel@asianlife.com.ph]
Sent: Thu 4/14/2011 9:33 AM
To : juvym@asianlife.com.ph
Girl okay lang kahit this morning ko na to nabasa... at least makakapag-emote and medyo mahaba ang reply :)
Thank you Bang for spending your time with me. Oist...BONGACIOUS ang stay ko dyan. As in!!!! Ina-nnounce ko na sya dito. Though di ko muna sinabi na ikaw ang sponsor sa hotel unless okay lang sa yo na sabihin ko yun.
I enjoyed being with my CUZIN(S). Kung hindi lang parang drained ang powers ko nung last night ko, kahit 'til dawn sana. Kasi enjoy pa... Siguro dahil sa "activity" namin nung afternoon kaya walang natirang energy nung sa Hayahay... Hehehe...
Sayang din yung meeting namin ni Andy... may sanib na ko. Bad Trip!!! kaya madami pa ko na babalikan diyan....
Kaya for now, "let’s just take each day apart as another day nearer to when we see each other again…" Na-sad ako when I went out of the office yesterday. Kaya nga buti na lang madalian yung alis para hindi ramdam. Pero nung nasa airport na, ang bigat na naman sa loob. Told you, napag-usapan ka namin ni Daddy Jords... Nalulungkot siya na you are alone and you are not eating the right food.... Oy this is not to discourage you ha? Kasi madaming single na masaya and positive sa buhay and you are one of those. Nasasabi nya yun kasi kay Daddy Jords family ang nakakapagpasaya. Nasabi pa niya na buti na lang daw supported si Zak nila Philip pare hindi ka na masyado stressed sa bagay na yan. Baka pwede pa naman daw kayo ni Philip. Sabi ko, mukhang di uubra yun. Alam mo ba na sabi ba naman hanapan kita? E wala nung qualifications na gusto mo yung di nag-iiwan ng shorts kung saan saan... walang topak... hihihi!!! Pero kelangan mo daw talaga ng someone to take care of you... Yung complement mo... hehe... hopeless romantic talaga asawa ko. Hahaha!!!
Ay naku Bang! talagang we will have more good times pa... diyan sa Dumaguete and kahit dito sa Manila. And "though we don’t hang out much when Im there" basta may chance and magmeet ang schedule, AT INIWAN ka ng lahat, tayo ang gigimik! I like good "talks".... Kahit anu-ano lang... di kelangan mag-isip ng sasabihin yung comfortable ka magkwento na hindi ka huhusgahan.... At yun yung isa sa na-eenjoy ko sa yo....
You are one of those few na may ganiyang level sa buhay ko. Kaya ngayon, na alam mo na, na you've "got a special place in (my)your heart.", I am letting you "know that you have a friend in me too!!" At di na kelangan i-memorize pa... Ibang level naman kasi ang friendship natin e. Hindi kelangan lagi ang usap para i-validate ba na "o kaibigan pa rin ba tayo? o may nagbago ba sa atin? o baka may iba ka ng friend kaya echa pwera na ko...". Ang view ko sa friendship natin is the type that you keep. And that special place that our friendship has in our lives, will always be reserved for that friendship alone na walang pwedeng makapalit.
Enjoy the rest of the day... Matagal ako mag-compose madami palapit lapit... May nagkukwentuhan... Etc... Finally, I've come to my "dead-end"... Take care din Girl and Thank you ulit...
Love you po...
NICE
Loving the nights with my son...2
Yesterday Zach wrote his father a letter saying:
"Pa, I went to Mama's house. Call me if you have plans to go out tonight or tomorrow. Love, Zach".
Zach upon hearing that I had yummy food for dinner hurriedly wrote that letter and came to my house. Another night well spent with my son...he gave me a nice massage, cleaned my ears, plucked my eyebrows, and brushed my hair and for a little boy whose interest for the moment is interactive internet games he did all these without complaints and still managed to watch tv with me...who could ask for more?
"Pa, I went to Mama's house. Call me if you have plans to go out tonight or tomorrow. Love, Zach".
Zach upon hearing that I had yummy food for dinner hurriedly wrote that letter and came to my house. Another night well spent with my son...he gave me a nice massage, cleaned my ears, plucked my eyebrows, and brushed my hair and for a little boy whose interest for the moment is interactive internet games he did all these without complaints and still managed to watch tv with me...who could ask for more?
Friday, April 8, 2011
Loving the nights with my son
Since the start of summer vacation, my son Zach stays more days with his father than with me. The few nights that he slept with me were sweet and precious..here's why...
The other night, Zach came to my office after a game in the internet cafe with his cousins. I readily asked my messenger to buy some groceries as my son has different taste buds than mine...where I can live with crackers, he would prefer bread; I would be satisfied with milk, he wanted rice and viand with it...thats how different we are when in comes to food, but we share same gusto for bacons, hotdogs and instant pancit canton. That night was not the usual night because a friend of mine invited me out to dinner. Zach suggested that we eat at KRI, a restaurant whose chef is the same chef of LIKHA...a famous vodka & tapa bar at a local beach resort. Since I havent been to this place yet we took Zach's suggestion. Zach ordered the grilled pulled out pork sandwich, my friend had the General Tso's chicken while I had the Fish of the week. My food was fish rolled and fried with an interesting dip to it...very yummy. Zach enjoyed every bite of his sandwich....lingering on some spiral fries on the side. T'was such a nice way to start our evening. Zach behaved really well.(hmmm, except for pestering my friend to lend him her iphone from time to time).
My friend and I dropped Zach to his fave net cafe while we proceeded to our hang out place and chit chatted over few beers...then it was time to go home. I was a bit apprehensive coz it was quite early yet (9pm), I was thinking Zach would compete with me on what tv show to watch since my pc at home is busted. I thought of just reading but I remembered I got no books left to read...so was praying Zach would still behave the way he did while we had dinner....
As soon as we arrived home, I told Zach I will watch a soap then a rerun of Bachelor 14...Zach didnt object nor cut a deal with me...inside I was rejoicing. There was a 50minute gap between the soap and the next show so I told Zach he could watch then. Zach was more pre occupied in tickling me and wrapping himself with the blanket...then we played a game. We took turns in hiding under the blanket and the one outside would kiss the one inside on the lips. It must be right on target or else you dont earn a point. Zach and I had a great time turning and tossing while the other one figures out what position the other one was on through the voice. We laughed hard everytime we'd find out where our kisses landed...then we played another game, the spot-the-change-in-my-position-game. One would stay still on the bed...the other one tries to memorize your still position very well, then change one bit at a time and the observer will guess what part of you moved or changed position..this was fun as even the pinky finger moving should be so subtly done...and we laughed hard again!!!
Zach has been with me for 2 nights now and we played same games...as expected it gave us a hearty laugh...as I would sleep ahead of Zach, I would wake up at dawn seeing him embracing me while he is still watching tv...then with the same tone as the first night I would tell him to shut it off and go to sleep which he obeyed without argument. And we would hug each other again til we both go to dreamland...
Breakfasts now with him is quite relaxed than when he had classes. He is not grouchy and not in a hurry...so it gave me time to sleep few minutes more and cook food that we both like. This morning we had eggs, pancit canton and rice. Zach ate a lot and saying afterwards that he doesnt think he'd have lunch anymore...with a smile on his face. Looking at him while saying sorry for dilly dallying, I see myself in my son...his love for life is overflowing that Im sure he would go places when he is all grown up, he is smart, he is talkative, he would talk to anyone, plays with anyone even older than his age, I sometimes wonder what the future holds for him?...and I aint excited to see him that way yet, as I am still savoring every moment of his childhood...and these bonding moments with him is clearly non-negotiable! Priceless indeed!!
The other night, Zach came to my office after a game in the internet cafe with his cousins. I readily asked my messenger to buy some groceries as my son has different taste buds than mine...where I can live with crackers, he would prefer bread; I would be satisfied with milk, he wanted rice and viand with it...thats how different we are when in comes to food, but we share same gusto for bacons, hotdogs and instant pancit canton. That night was not the usual night because a friend of mine invited me out to dinner. Zach suggested that we eat at KRI, a restaurant whose chef is the same chef of LIKHA...a famous vodka & tapa bar at a local beach resort. Since I havent been to this place yet we took Zach's suggestion. Zach ordered the grilled pulled out pork sandwich, my friend had the General Tso's chicken while I had the Fish of the week. My food was fish rolled and fried with an interesting dip to it...very yummy. Zach enjoyed every bite of his sandwich....lingering on some spiral fries on the side. T'was such a nice way to start our evening. Zach behaved really well.(hmmm, except for pestering my friend to lend him her iphone from time to time).
My friend and I dropped Zach to his fave net cafe while we proceeded to our hang out place and chit chatted over few beers...then it was time to go home. I was a bit apprehensive coz it was quite early yet (9pm), I was thinking Zach would compete with me on what tv show to watch since my pc at home is busted. I thought of just reading but I remembered I got no books left to read...so was praying Zach would still behave the way he did while we had dinner....
As soon as we arrived home, I told Zach I will watch a soap then a rerun of Bachelor 14...Zach didnt object nor cut a deal with me...inside I was rejoicing. There was a 50minute gap between the soap and the next show so I told Zach he could watch then. Zach was more pre occupied in tickling me and wrapping himself with the blanket...then we played a game. We took turns in hiding under the blanket and the one outside would kiss the one inside on the lips. It must be right on target or else you dont earn a point. Zach and I had a great time turning and tossing while the other one figures out what position the other one was on through the voice. We laughed hard everytime we'd find out where our kisses landed...then we played another game, the spot-the-change-in-my-position-game. One would stay still on the bed...the other one tries to memorize your still position very well, then change one bit at a time and the observer will guess what part of you moved or changed position..this was fun as even the pinky finger moving should be so subtly done...and we laughed hard again!!!
Zach has been with me for 2 nights now and we played same games...as expected it gave us a hearty laugh...as I would sleep ahead of Zach, I would wake up at dawn seeing him embracing me while he is still watching tv...then with the same tone as the first night I would tell him to shut it off and go to sleep which he obeyed without argument. And we would hug each other again til we both go to dreamland...
Breakfasts now with him is quite relaxed than when he had classes. He is not grouchy and not in a hurry...so it gave me time to sleep few minutes more and cook food that we both like. This morning we had eggs, pancit canton and rice. Zach ate a lot and saying afterwards that he doesnt think he'd have lunch anymore...with a smile on his face. Looking at him while saying sorry for dilly dallying, I see myself in my son...his love for life is overflowing that Im sure he would go places when he is all grown up, he is smart, he is talkative, he would talk to anyone, plays with anyone even older than his age, I sometimes wonder what the future holds for him?...and I aint excited to see him that way yet, as I am still savoring every moment of his childhood...and these bonding moments with him is clearly non-negotiable! Priceless indeed!!
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