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Each episode of The Triumvirate Series is a crystallization of how my day went in three themes. This is my own, novel way of writing a daily journal. Read the rationale here.
1. Epic. It has been a while since I had my last entry for the Triumvirate series. Nevertheless, I still have the eagerness to continue this, to continue molding earth fragments that would constitute an imperfect memoir. I’m waiting for that climax to happen. And my way’s really dirty. The dirtier the way to the peak, the more explosive the climax would be.
2. Epic fail. I failed, again. I experience a lot of epic failures. But they can’t match this kind of failure I am experiencing right now. Tell me your failure and I will tell you it’s not.
3. Epic hero. I am currently surfing on the trough of my biorhythm. But I know I will be back on the crest again. I have a new sword, made with the same alloy. I have a new buckler, made by the same smith. And I have a new pencil case, with the same types of vital stationery.
I was eating my second stick of turon when this guy went to our table and asked us if he could analyze our handwriting. Without any sensible agenda at hand, we agreed to his rather unconventional proposition. I first thought that he is a Behavioral Science major and is about to do a thesis. But I was wrong–he is actually a Computer Science undergraduate. Anyway, my friends were blown away by his analyses. I was there, thinking not to undergo such test. But in the end, I, too, wrote: The purple people later at the zoo said, “You and your silly monkey go home.”
High self-esteem. I just do it.
Generous. I can give everything.
Argumentative. I think you’re wrong.
Need for physical activity. Make me sweat.
Physically frustrated. I think I have larger biceps now.
Selective listener. What did you just say?
Talkative. I have a lot to say so listen to me.
Secretive. I have no spare keys.
Optimistic. I know The Secret.
Fear of Silence. Where are my earphones?
Fluidity of thoughts. I swim in my stream of consciousness.
Quick thinker. I know, I know!
Feels resentment. I move-on, slowly.
Defiant. I don’t like that.
Self-conscious. How do I look?
Heart over mind. I rationalize to become illogical.
Very emotional. I can sing myself to sleep.
Strong sex drive. Come closer.
All of these were true just because I readily associated them with my personality’s attributes (Barnum effect much?). But still, I am confident that some of the items above are really accurate. I challenge you to know what are those. :P
Grammar suicide chronicles my daily encounters with everything grammatically suicidal. This is not meant to laugh at Filipinos’ ingenuous English grammar usage but is rather meant to induce awareness about the common Pinoy-style deviations from the proper usage of the language. (Charing!)
It took some minutes before my friends understood what Kuya Johnny* really meant.
Okay Kuya Johhny, I’ll se yo der, ASAP. :D
*Kuya Johnny is one of our College’s Johnnytor. :p
With Kath, Ace, Ren, Rish, Jorron, Wynne, Ana and Leah!
Itinerary:
1. Cinema 6 of Mall of Asia (Watched “Jay”)
2. Burger King
3. Krispy Kreme
Things I learned in this bonding experience:
1. “UBE” means Ultimate Bonding Experience.
2. “Dinosaur-themed” photos are RAWR!
3. Walang dumadaan na BF-PILAR bus sa EDSA. Kath!!! Ayos lang, UBE naman eh, :p
Kailan ang next UBE? :)) Had fun with you guys. Chismis convos ulit! Nyaha.
Because I’m so selfless, I’m including a photo that does not have my face in it. Haha.
I like this photo. Ask me why. :P
This is the new way to make a pact.
MoMo! is our newest tambayan (where you could suck wi-fi and power for free). I never fail to see a batchmate having some MoMoMoment every day. Don’t get MoMo! wrong–even though it has a rather unconventional, seemingly baby-uttered name, MoMo! is the place to be. I’m not good at making food shop reviews (a euphemistic statement for I’m lazy to write things), so I just compiled some photos I took randomly–taking pictures (and uploading them for that matter) is already an involuntary action of my system anyway so this would be relatively effortless.
Inside MoMo!
The red couches are red. Haha.
This is where you fall. in. line.
Group meetings @ MoMo
Pastries. Some are infamous; some are anonymous.
MoMo! Goods
MoMo Blasts, from right to left: Cookies ‘n Cream, Banana-Chocolate, Butterfinger, Chocnut-Choco. UPDATE: I like Mocha Chocnut better!
This is what I buy when I feel that my blood composition is already 87% Chocnut: Mango-Strawberry Smoothie
Speaking of Chocnut, MoMo made it fab! They have products that contain the original Pinoy sweet treat.
Ham, Tomato and Cheese Omellete. This is heaven from an eggshell. Must try!
Banana Nutella Waffle. I hope for a more generous serving of Nutella sauce
Get the S.I.P.! (Super Important Person) Away Card! For every drink you buy, you can get another drink with the same or lower value! We actually abuse maximize the power of this card. *Looks around* This is only a hundred and fifty bucks that you can use for one month. Our card is a communal property for 6 people. Haha.
MoMo!: Food + Drink. You’ll see me there.
Grammar suicide chronicles my daily encounters with everything grammatically suicidal. This is not meant to laugh onto Filipinos’ ingenuous English grammar usage but is, rather, meant to induce awareness about the common Pinoy-style deviations from the proper usage of the language. (Charing!)
I and my friends stopped strolling at the facade of Charles & Keith™ at Robinson’s Place Manila to discuss a seemingly problematic usage of the word “onwards” (see image above). I was quite hesitant to treat this a grammar-suicide-worthy entry but, I think, through this, professional grammarians and linguists and English geeks alike could state their claim about this (weh? haha). Onward/s is an adverb primarily used for stating directions and time. But could it be used for prices as well? It could have been “799 (and) above”. Technically, they share the same sense but it still bothers me. Haha. What do you think?
I’m not a party-person but I would love to party if given an invitation. Last January 31, 2009, The Junior Marketing Association of The University of the Philippines Manila had its annual Glitch party. This year’s theme was Las Vegas, although I didn’t feel that theme. Nyaha. I had fun with friends. :)
A side-note about drinking and drunkness
I could know if alcohol aready creeps in my veins, but I can be sane even with alcohol’s colonization power. My friends may tell me I’m already drunk, but hey, I’m not–really. :p
A side-note about partying and friendships
What brings party-people together? Party of course. Hahaha. I am happy that I discovered friendship among my other batchmates who I rarely converse with. You know who you are. :)
A side-note about relationships and continuity
It begins with a conversation about Margarita. Dirty dancing follows. A sober-up session over Frapucciono will come next. Then, tomorrow, you’re the best of friends.
Differentiate Sane from Insane
More pictures here
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