A Love Story

It all came back to her after hearing those three words. "I love you", John expressed softly to Dianne. Dianne thought, "Why only now?"

*****

The two met at work six years before. They clicked instantly. Soon, they began dating. They dated for three years. But in all those years, the three delicate words were never spoken. They would hold hands and kiss on the cheek but were never intimate. It was obvious how they felt for each other. But they both did not have the courage to say it. Maybe actions were enough... or so they thought.

Three years into their "special friendship", Dianne had to leave for Australia. She said goodbye to John and vowed to stop thinking of him, letting go of the hope that they will end up with each other. She busied herself with work and completely lost touch with John.

She's now back, two years after she left. Upon learning of Dianne's arrival, John immediately sought her out and asked to talk to her. Dianne readily agreed for she herself had some news for John.

*****

"I love you...", he repeated. Dianne just stood there in disbelief. "I loved you since I met you and I still do", John continued. "I didn't say this before because I felt that I was not worthy of you. I worked so hard all these years so I can become a better man for you. I am ready now. I am ready to be with you and marry you."

Dianne was in tears. She took a deep breath and said, "I'm sorry. I met somebody in Australia. We're getting married next month."

Joke Time

This had me laughing alone in my room...

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Boyfriend to Girlfriend, may LQ: What do you take me for?! Granted?

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Guard, answering the telephone: Hello?… Ah yes, for a while. Please hang yourself.

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Starlet in an interview: If the odds are against me, then I will against them.

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Inday Badiday asks a starlet about her mother's burial:
Inday: Kumusta ang libing ng nanay mo?
Starlet: Successful naman po.

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Army officer to cadet: "Do you know why I ask you to stand?"

Cadet: "No, sir."
Officer: "Ok, why?" (anlabo!)

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Teacher to students: Baka gusto nyong ibilad ko kayo sa covered courts.

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Teacher: Class, I want you to watch sex scenes.
Class: What?! Teacher!
Teacher: What's wrong? It's a beautiful film starring Bros Welles!(Bruce Willis)
Class: Aah, Sixth Sense!

*****

Sa isang examination:
Student: Mam, pwedeng gumamit ng liquid paper?
Teacher: Ang kulit naman! Sinabi nang pad paper lang eh.

*****

A reporter interviews a politician about the Philippine economy.

Politician says: Talagang mahirap ang buhay natin ngayon. Pero slow by slow, we will success.

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Teacher: Sorry, class. I'm late. My mother died three years ago. And now she's dead. (Ano daw?!)

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Heard in a fastfood chain:
Yaya: Ma'm, gusto po ni Mark ng KIDNEY MEAL!

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Teacher: What is ur name?
Student: Dell.
Teacher: What is ur old?

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In a restaurant:
Waiter: Sir, How do you want your egg?
Customer: Side in, side out.

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Mom interviews her daughter's suitor:
Mom: What's your course?
Suitor: Geo po (for geology).
Mom: Ahhh… Geo-rnalism. Ok yan. (ok nga!)

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Guy to Girl: I love you. This is not a ball. ("Hindi ito bola" in English)

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Teacher to students: Okay, form two straight circles and find your height alphabetically!

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Teacher to students: Okay class, it's time to go home. Form a line and pass out slowly.

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Angry teacher to student: I want you to bring your father and your mother, especially your parents, understood?! Bring them tomorrow in front of me, right here, right now!

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Emcee, in a party: The next song is the favorite song of my best friend, and neither do I!

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Teacher: Oy, magdala kayo ng chip ahoy a.
Student: Miss may "s" yon…
Teacher: A, sorry. Chip ahoys!

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Two lousy-in-english friends talking to each other:
Friend 1: Am I raining outside?
Friend 2: Not yet. Sprinkle only.

Mamimoys

Today, February 11, 2009, marks the 20th anniversary of my high school barkada - Mamimoys. Happy anniversary guys!!! Allow me to take you down memory lane with these pictures... Enjoy!

Going to Masao (Summer 1989)


Anniversary 1991


High School Graduation (March 23, 1991)


Mamimoys Christmas party (1990's)


Mabel's birthday @ Matahimik (2003)


Lina and Dalsa in Butuan (May 2004)


With Lina and Anthony outside Big Joe (May 2004)


@ Kinabjangan, Nasipit, ADN (May 2004)


Saying goodbye to Lina (June 2004)


With Dalsa in Pampanga (June 2004)


With Docs Marc and Gaule (March 2005?)


@ Mark's wedding in Cebu (May 2005)


JJMM (Christmas 2005)


With Koko, Mabel and Janice (Christmas 2008)

25 Things About Me

As posted on Facebook:

1. I do not know why I'm doing this, but I'm doing it anyway.
2. I had another brother who died at birth.
3. I was skinny as a child.
4. The only time I was hospitalized was in 2nd grade due to gastroentiritis. My Mom said it was caused by the dirty street food that I ate during recess.
5. I didn't like playing girly games when I was a child. I preferred jolens, lastiko, pintik and luthang over dolls.
6. I think I was only 5 years old when I had my first crush.
7. I was always made to dance in various school programs from Kindergarten to Senior year in High School.
8. My mom gave me a pep talk a day before I entered 1st grade because I was scared.
9. I was known by my classmates as Michelle until 2nd grade. My 3rd grade teacher insisted in calling me Jennifer. The name stuck until now.
10. I wore my infamous white-framed glasses in 6th Grade.
11. My High School barkada was named Mamimoys.
12. I was always late in High School. I missed my Trigonometry class for one whole quarter and still managed to get a good grade because I was the teacher's favorite. The feeling was not mutual.
13. I played softball from 6th grade to 4th year HS.
14. I almost went solo to my first JS Prom.
15. I got away with calling a teacher "buang" in front of the Principal in High School. Long story.
16. I was a "barbarian" in UP.
17. I regret not watching any of the "Live AIDS" shows in college.
18. But I never missed the "radical" plays in AS and CAL.
19. The best isaw I ever tasted in the whole world was the one near Kalayaan Hall.
20. I started smoking regularly when I was 18.
21. I have 25 nicknames.
22. One of my nicknames is "Little Mermaid" because of my weird foot habit.
23. I am married to Ariel. He has the same name as the Disney mermaid. Connect! Connect!
24. I know somebody who thought "Part Of Your World" is a religious song.
25. I wish to visit at least one new place in the Philippines every year. Last year, I went to Iligan City for the first time.

Malling in Japan

Yesterday, Ariel and I went to Aeon Jusco, the nearest mall from our apartment. It takes one train ride and one bus ride to get to the mall. The whole travel totals 25 minutes excluding waiting time.

When we got there, we went straight to the food court for lunch. It was almost 2PM. I ordered Tuna Salad Sandwich at Subway = tuna salad on toasted wheat bread with everything on plus oil and vinegar dressing paired with iced tea. It was superb! Ariel opted for ramen and chahan set from a Japanese stall.

Afterwards, we window shopped around the mall. By Japanese standards, this mall is large. It is 3 storeys high with over 100 shops. But for Filipinos like me, it was very easy to handle, unlike Megamall and Mall of Asia in Manila which are really, really HUGE. We stopped by a shoe store, a weird Indian/Turkish shop, Billabong, a sports shop and an electronics shop. I wanted to see if there was Guitar Hero III for Xbox 360 but there was none.

While strolling, we passed by shoe shop where there was a lanky Japanese guy standing on a stool outside while shouting at the top of his lungs. He was advertising a timed shoe sale at their store. They were putting a certain number of boots on sale for a certain period of time. I guess it was a success because when we passed by, the items quickly dropped from 5 pairs to 1.

There is a 3-day mall-wide sale at Jusco this weekend. Good thing all the clothes shops were still selling winter items so we were not tempted to buy anything.


(Photo courtesy of an unsuspecting citizen of the internet world)