Social Parade Follower Friday for 5/28

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Moving (out)

My flatmate A and I had a sort of "fall out" so decided to move out of the 2-bedroom apartment we've been sharing for a year.




The problem?




Her boyfriend. The "very much married to someone else" boyfriend, who is so controlling of her, that she has to chose who comes over to the house and watch what she does with her time,etc..! She, a 27-year old with complete faculties, has to keep her eye on her bf's financial carrot-and-sticks. And sometimes I hate her for it. There must be other options, I'm sure. I don't want to impose on her my views on the matter because I have my own imperfections, too (who doesn't?), but I feel that I can't just watch and be silent any longer. I've asked her a hundred times why is she staying in a relationship like that. A relationship based on control and mistrust but she just answered that one gets used to it with time.




One might think, "So what if he was a Mr. Right that became Mr. Always Right? He's not your issue!".




But he is. He is. Because he is putting constraints on me, too. He gets angry if MY bf visits, or if I stay out late, or if I'm at the house and he wants to get lovey-dovey with her. Hello! This is an apartment, get into a motel! He doesn't confront me, but pressures Ann by being verbally vicious to her.




So I moved out before a friendship is lost.

F is...for Friends at The Fort!

I can't find any recent "F" photos but my archive's always a great help! ::wink::

We sure had fun! It's as if no years has separated us.

That's what's left Crispy Pata (Deep Fried Pork Hind or Front Leg) and Mixed Seafood

These are my school friends at Meralco Foundation Institute (now MFI Foundation Institute) when we had our Crystal Alumni Homecoming after 15 years!  After the event, we went to Pier One Bar and Grill at The Fort Strip at Bonifacio Global City for more "remember when" bonding moments.

Warmth of Friendship

...found each other again after 9 years...

"Friendship is the golden ribbon that ties the world together."

Thank You, Friend



Thank you, friend, for all the things

That mean so much to me--

For concern and understanding

You give abundantly.


Thanks for listening with your heart;

For cheering me when I'm blue;

For bringing out the best in me;

And just for being you.


Thanks for in-depth conversation

That stimulates my brain;

For silly times we laugh out loud;

For things I can't explain.





For looking past my flaws and faults;

For all the time you spend;

For all the kind things that you do,

Thank you; thank you, FRIEND.





By Joanna Fuchs

Friendship...from my mailbox #1

...felt like sharing this one that I got from all those chain emails before chucking this in the bin...

13 Things I love about Cate

I remember you the most, Cate. Of all the friends that I had, you are the most special. You accepted me, flaws and all. We had such good times then!

1. Remember when we had our unplanned vacation in Bicol? We didn't know my Grandmother was dead then, and you were shocked that it was more like a circus (it became a clan reunion up to 3rd degree!) instead of a solemn death memorial...We were celebrating the life of my Lola (Grandma), that's why.
   
2. How we loved adventures to places unknown, and you always end up babysitting me when I start to get cranky/ bitchy/whiny if it becomes too tiring or too far. And I love you for that.
   
3. I've been selfish, too by taking you for granted every once in a while and I thank you for keeping your poker face when I blow my head ( or my life, for that matter!) over some petty thing. Remember when we had our schedule for the Visita Iglesia with Our Lady of Manaoag but I didn't come because I said I'm busy at home because my cousins from the province came over unannounced? But I was in Tagaytay then, with another group of friends. You went to the house with the intention of helping me out, but, surprise of all surprises! You actually found my cousins and my siblings picking my front lock because I wasn't there to open the door for them. You knew I lied to you, but you forgave me still...
4. Remember how you got crazy over that Mervin guy, and even crazier when both of you didn't work out alright? I got so angry I cried, too. And you ended up consoling me instead. We were crazy, that's why. Haha.
5. When I cried over MJ, you didn't ask me why, you just held my hand. You knew I was depressed (as in really depressed). You kept your mouth shut but you never left me alone.
   
6. We were always broke.
   
7. We love swimming! Remember O? He was the one who got away. We initially planned to have this get-together, just Mel, Che, you, and me and we ended up going in pairs! Remember the vodka incident? There was a glass of remaining vodka that Che put in the freezer that Mel moved to the water rack but when O woke up, he thought it was a glass of water and just realized otherwise when he wheezed so he returned the glass in the ref which Flash (Che's pair who didn't see what happened to O) used to gurgle with as he brushed his teeth!
   
8. You never questioned me on the men (or women) that you see me with.
   
9. Remember how we helped to tell Mel's mom that Mel is pregnant? We were dallying to tell the truth by goofing around and telling jokes and Nanay (Mel's mom) was already pushing us to go home as it is already late. Maybe it was our faces when we told her that we have something important to tel herl, but Nanay knew what it was without us speaking. She just turned to Mel and asked crying, "Are you pregnant?". I remember Tatay (Mel's dad) asking, "Who's the guy? I didn't know you have a boyfriend!". And I became the Maid of Honor!
10. I remember how you always pushed me to go on a diet, water therapy, fruit diet, and you always get crazy because it always fail! How exasperated you were! But you always laugh when I get hot-tempered on the production floor. You knew I was just hungry.
11. You hand me a cold towel everytime I get to drink more than I should and throw up on the floor and a hot one when I'm too sick to get up.
12. Remember how we start cross-stitching projects but we never finished them?
13. And when we were singing the videoke and someone threw a stone on the roof when we didn't stop? Haha.

That's why I miss you. I wish to see you soon. Let's the have one of the longest talks over a cup of coffee, ey?

(there are more thirteen things here)

(find more letters here)

Sept. 24:
A Letter to a Friend you'd like to get in touch with again

Comic Strip #5

Six Word Saturday

Here is how it works using six words , descibe your life ( or something )in a phrase.

Some friends are lost, and found.

Heads - "Pile"

This is the pile of San Miguel Beer cups that my friend and I drank last Oktoberfest 2008. We had great time!

The theme/prompt for THIS week, July 14, is:

HEADS - "Pile"

Sunday Stealing: The "I've Come to Realize" Meme

Today we ripped this meme off a blog and blogger known as UKOK. She explains that she was tagged by Val on Facebook. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: The "I've Come to Realize" Meme

1. I’ve come to realize that my chest-size. . . is in the eye of the beholder...;)

2. I’ve come to realize that my job. . . has become routinary, or is it just me?

3. I’ve come to realize that when I’m driving. . . I don't drive

4. I’ve come to realize that I need. . . a great and long R&R! I can dream, right?? :)

5. I’ve come that realize that I have lost. . . so many great opportunities because I calculate my risks too much.

6. I’ve come to realize that I hate it when. . . people take me for granted.

7. I’ve come to realize that if I’m drunk. . . I am a loud-mouth! (that seldom happens, though)

8. I’ve come to realize that money... isn't everything, but heck, it really matters!

9. I’ve come to realize that certain people. . . are so full of themselves, they appear to hear you, but really, they never listen!


10. I’ve come to realize that I’ll always. . . try to take life in stride and will live, laugh and love though it.

11. I’ve come to realize that my sibling(s). . . has always looked up to me, flaws and all

12. I’ve come to realize that my mom… has made so many sacrifices for us.

13. I’ve come to realize that my cell phone. . . needs to be reprogrammed.

14. I’ve come to realize that when I woke up this morning. . . tha today's a great day!

15. I’ve come to realize that last night before I went to sleep. . . I prayed that JV and I can work things around.

16. I’ve come to realize that right now I am thinking. . .of going on a vacation with JV for a week, in a semi-private beach with great books, lots of margaritas and delicious food.

17. I’ve come to realize that my dad. . . has always believed in me, though he seldom shows ut, I know I'm his favorite.

18. I’ve come to realize that when I get on Facebook. . . that I like my Friendster better.

19. I’ve come to realize that today. . . is a start of a busy week!

20. I’ve come to realize that tonight. . . I will know if our cabletv is working again!

21. I’ve come to realize that tomorrow. . . is another busy day at the office!

22. I’ve come to realize that I really want to. . . start (if not starting already) a serious relationship with JV, but I don't know if I will apply my #5 answer to love this time around...:(

23. I’ve come to realize that the person mostly likely to repost this is. . .

24. I’ve come to realize that life. . . one great journey.

25. I’ve come to realize that this weekend. . . will cuddly, romatic weekend ( hope so!)

26. I’ve realized the best music to listen to when I am upset. . . acoustic and bossa nova

27. I’ve come to realize that my friends. . . are so physically far away.

28. I’ve come to realize that this year. . . has been an exciting year, so far.

29. I’ve come to realize that me exes. . . were never ready for a commitment, but then again, maybe it's just me.

30. I’ve come to realize that maybe I should. . . be less cautious and get back my old spontaneity that my friends think I lost along the way.

31. I’ve come to realize that I love. . . JV, because I feel that we have a great balance of compatability and disparity tha's why we are never bored!


32. I’ve come to realize that I don’t understand. . . people who would say hurtful things, then get them back in apologies, never realizing the damage that has been done.

33. I’ve come to realize my past. . . has taught me much about human nature.

34. I’ve come to realize that parties. . . has never been my thing.


35. I’ve come to realize that I’m totally terrified. . . of cockroaches, and total darkness ( I need to have at least apinpoint of light so I can sleep at night, otherwise I can't breathe!

36. I’ve come to realize that my life. . . has been sedentary these past 2 years, after my "hibernation" period and it's just recently that I feel that my life is starting to pick up again.

Thank you for playing this week on Sunday Stealing! Please leave a comment or link when you have posted. Feel free to stop back and visit other player’s posts. Have a great week. See you next Sunday!

Thank You, Celeste!

I'd like to thank my friend csandhollow over at FuelMyBlog for pointing out that she could not post her comments.And I thought that my blogs sucked that's why I haven't been seeing comments lately!

So now, I have already corrected my comment settings so I hope to see everyone sharing and talking about how my blogs suck, or not!!!

Saturday 9: With a Little Help From My Friends

1. How many of your friendships have lasted more than ten years? Well, I have Frankie, CatCat, Cathy, and Bing.

2. Which of your current friends do you feel will still be important to you ten years from now? Frankie

3. It's Friday evening and you're planning your weekend. What's on your agenda? I'm going to see my friend Iya who is coming from Malaysia tonight.

4. What was the most recent movie to scare you or give you the creeps? I'm more of action/spy-thriller movie fan, but the last movie that I saw that gave me the creeps was "The Red Dragon" and "Amistad"





5. Finally, the new cast and movie of Star Trek are out. Excited or indifferent? I love Startrek movies! I just don't know if I'm going tto enjoy it this time.

6. Do you have any nervous habits? Sometimes I tap my foot.
7. Do you swear in general? Yes. wtf? ;)

8. Do you swear on your blog? Not yet. And I will try no to.

9. Does it bother you when you read a post with curse words? No.

Bonding @ the Breakwater ~ NaBloPoMo - Day 2

I decided to join the NaBloPoMo this May though I'm a day late so I'll start with Day 2.This month's theme is SWEET.

I visited my sister and my mother at Manoto Village (that's just 10minutes away by jeep) yesterday afternoon to check on them. I love my mom, but it we don't get along well if we are confined in the same space for a longtime. I don't know,but we are like that ever since. But she's ok, I just checked on her medications. She was fussing over me again, ***naglalambing kumbaga*** I gave her Php300 pesos before I went out with Rhenz.

We ate at Jollibee as waited for Lee (her bf) to arrive. I wanted to watch X-men Origins:Wolverine but she wants to hang out at my apartment instead. When Lee arrived around 8pm with his van, we went instead at breakwater park at Aplaya, Calamba,Laguna. The word "aplaya" is a Tagalog word for beach.

That's the walkway built by the municipal gov't. This protrudes into the Laguna de Bay and you can seethe lake on either side. This is more like a lover's lane than a pathway.

This is my sis Rhenz and Anne

That's me in black, with my hair all over my face.

Barbecue!

Anne and I just walked around the park goofing around, watching lovers lining along the rails or in their cars. After 2 liters of beer (Redhorse Jumbo), we went home around 10pm not the least bit drunk, but we had a good time!

I guess that's one sweet night!

Wordless Wednesday

Connections

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Nachos and Friends

I miss my friend Bing. We haven't seen each other in months, my fault though. Long distance relationships are so hard, even with friends. So when I stumbled across Mellow Yellow Monday, I remember the best times we've had last year. We barhop along Cubao and Marikina, and Okavango is always our first stop. This is what you see when you're on top the Okavango.
Nachos at the Okavango Bar and Restaurant is the best! I hope she forgives me and see me soon! have a great week!

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Head or Tails - "Three"

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Welcome to the April 7th edition of Heads Or Tails! - HoT Week #85 - The theme/prompt for today, April 7, is: TAILS - "List Three"

My Three Friends:

 

Bing-She teaches English to online students and I haven't seen her for long while...

Iya-She's in Malaysia right now, but will be home in May! Yey!

Anne-My flatmate who knows me best!