blank stares
staring at the computer monitor does not give me a blog-worthy topic.
but somehow it gives me an idea to be thankful for having internet connection and money to maintain a desktop/laptop computer.
and even though my boss (who “appreciates” my hard work) assigned me to work at night as a token of his “gratitude”, i will remain grateful that at least….
cubi, looking forward to work at night next week.
answer key
sick and tired of playing hide and seek?
here’s a limited chance for you to crack the code behind the "psychosis" of the undersigned:
1.if u promised to call, do so.
2.don’t ask someone out and cancel it the last minute. better not ask if u’re not sure, or cancel it days before if ever the need arises (a valid excuse will be necessary).since u need to cancel it, u might as well NOT wait for the other person to ask you if you’ll push through with your plan.
3.text is NOT the only way to reach her universe.she doesn’t bite. should you excuse yourself from being part of her universe, make sure the undersigned gets it (which means multiple sending may be appropriate sometimes).and yeah, if u don’t have a cellphone (or ur network will limit u from texting, which she doubts), u may want to use ur landline.or ur email.or ur friendster. Unless ur really stupid, or u want to be considered one.
4.don’t reiterate that u don’t know the other person especially if u’r still on the getting to know u stage.in the same manner don’t try to explain that she doesn’t know u to justify ur actions.duh!that’s why u’r STILL on the getting to know u stage.u might be surprised if she exposes her universe.u may not be ready to embrace it.
5.if u ask her what she wants (and u try to be a genie in diguise), prepare urself.she can ask for the stars, or in most cases, things that u can’t give.u’ll be sorry if that happens, ‘coz this time her reasoning will be on a higher plane, and she wouldn’t take no for an answer.
6.don’t act sorry. be sorry.
7.u are being contacted by the "number" because she wants to be connected. the more missed calls u get, the more urgent the situation is in her universe.it may not be of ur national importance, but make sure to at least recognize that you felt her warning signals.maybe u’d like to ask her what’s wrong if u get like more that 10 missed calls in 1 hour, even a day after the incident.
8.do not try to complicate a perfectly harmonious situation.if u do, prepare for the consequences.better yet, prepare for her wrath.tranquilizers can help, but she needs your patience and understanding.
9.do not ask her what’s wrong if she’s furious on the other line.our galaxy share the same way of saying "how are you?" with care and concern. You may consider asking urself why, but then again, you may also like to internalize numbers 1,2,3,7, and 8 before asking her "what’s wrong?".
10.her demands may be seemingly impossible, but she treasures the simple things in life– friends, a good cup of coffee, long walks, lively conversations and the likes.remember, "to whom much is given, much is expected".(parang mali.im not sure about this line).
—cubi, laying down all the cards.
ps. pag di ka pa naman natuto, ewan ko nlng.
again, email me for grammatical errors.haha.
mind games
staring at my computer doesn’t help at all.
we can’t save the world one hire at a time.
or one call, that is.
i still long for something…. my master’s degree perhaps?
i want to go back to school.
back to the sunken garden / thesis days.
or to our fieldtrips in rizal with Pacheco dancing while making his masterpiece.
back to the smelly PGH, and its adventure-filled tours with the freshies.
back to my dorm, where might have beens first shared dreams with me under the moonlight…haay
million-dollar questions….
bakit nagugulo ang ‘tahimik’ kong mundo matapos makita ang nakaraang walang patutunguhan?
bakit mabilis mawala ang kilig?
bakit matagal maghintay?
hmm… pakisagot sa mga gusto manalo ng award.
—cubi, on her break
