Mission Accomlished Nasni

Sometimes, it’s much more fulfilling to celebrate someone’s birthday than just asking them for their treat.

It was a very hectic December and sure it’s very hard to manage because at the end of the day all I only wanted is to get into sleep. But I feel I have to do something for my nasni. I originally thought nasni came from jumbled nickname of mine. But it was a backward of “insan” from the whole word “pinsan”. He is my closest cousin. He usually has a lot of money to waste but this time I wanted to be the one to treat him. Maybe its fate that he was broke that day.

 It was nice that he accepted my request that he should come. It was me and his best friend who’s thinking about doing something for my nasni. So since I was the one who treated my cousin, it became a two different day celebration. It’s actually a plan B and I’m very happy it worked. My plan A was to go to Red Ribbon and buy a cake for him.

Part I.

I punched his shoulder when I saw him. I missed him. He looked so distant though. We just shared thoughts and strolled around the stalls of the night market while we wait for our other companion, his best friend. We also went Macdo for McFloat. 1 McFloat and 1 Monster Float. Then finally, we ate in Jollibee after his best friend arrived.

A thank you message I received from my cousin was like a tap of a shoulder for a job well done.

Part II.

Sometimes, making things longer will just spoil the fun

Second part was courtesy of insan’s bestfriend. Its just a Mang Inasal’s moment.

My Christmas Wish List

What I want just in case. Trying to go with the trend of making Christmas wish list article. My first time to think of anything I would like. Not that I’m wishing anyone would care to give me.

Original DVD

Video set of Winnie the Pooh or Lilo and Stitch.

I'm not allowed to indulge myself in cartoons during my childhood days. When my sister was still a baby, I became in love with this as I finally have the opportunity to watch different kinds of cartoons. I like the youthful feeling and tender way it touches my heart

Stitch Flash drive

I saw one in FB online store. Stitch has a sentimental value for me but I’m not the type of person who buys everything, I’m not in the right place yet. Besides, it would be much more special if given by someone.

Seeds or something with plants oriental plants for a change?

It doesn’t mean that I would like everything related with plants. It’s like having a particular area and level to consider. I'm just a beginner. When it comes to gifts, I would prefer something reasonable enough for me to use. Or maybe something that goes along with my personality.

Programming books, Inspirational, Brain stimulating or anything books that would interest me

There's something with books that makes me feel in cloud nine knowing it’s finally mine but it depends upon the book

Dream Catcher or what do you call that?

What else can be the reason? I see them being sold but I never entertained the idea of buying one for me. It’s like those accessories and keychain dream catcher were just made for aesthetic purpose these days. Mind you, you have to be wary of things you are buying and the symbol that underlies.

Dslr - top wish

Yes, I wanted to have one though I have this feeling it’s only me who appreciates my shots. I know I’ve been behind ever since but this desire I got were deep rooted and within me since I was in high school where camera with film are still in use. That desire grew more when I realize the value of the memories it captures. Still I was so happy when I got my first digicam, at least I have one. I’m still using the digicam until now given to me by its former user, my uncle. I wanted to learn photography. So far, I’m so unknowledgeable that I wonder what makes those dslr expensive or differ in prices. I long for something that that will make me capture the outlying beauty of the moon and will still give me a nice shot of those in the stage even if I’m at the end of the auditorium. I like it to be  micro shots capable too.

Bible

I cannot count the number of people who asked me to go into their churches but never thought of giving me a bible. I wanted to have a bible, reasonable in size for me to carry it if I like. Not too small. Not too big. If possible, I want it a bit easier to read. A bit modern yet the essence or sacredness is still there.

Time and attention

No more queries...

If it’s still hard to think of something to give me, here is something I would say. Sometimes it doesn’t have to do with the price but the effort and concern that have blossomed into a token that will carry those memories forever.

It's not the thought alone that counts but the effort.

I look fat.. ;(

Nagluluksa sa bente P20 pesos

Wala lang nalate kasi ako. Naisip ko ang mahal ng pamasahe. Wala ding initiative si manong drayber na magsukli ng tama. Bakit hindi eh sahod nya yun diba. Dun nakasalalay sahod niya. From P15 sana eh naging P20. Dapat  nga P10 pesos lang yun eh. (Kuripot?) Nakakahiya kasi minsan dahil meron din  yung ibang drayber na mang aaway, mambabagsak ng coins o kaya naman titingnan yung binigay mo ng matagal na para bang nakakita siya ng something sa palad niya na first time lang niya nakita sa tanang buhay niya. Pangit din naman sa side ng pangkaraniwang tao ang mapagsamantalahan dulot ng walang kaalaman. Maiisahan. Panggugulang. Minsan nakakahiya din naman yung makikipag argue ka sa rights mo pero mali ka na pala. Yun bang magagalit ka kay drayber kasi mali sukli nya tapos pag uwi mo malalaman mo na lang na that day pala eh kapapatupad lang ng price hike. Anu ka ngayon?

Kahit na wala akong kaide-idea kung paano ang kalakaran, sa balitang tataas ang pamasahe at kuryente, parang bumigat yung pakiramdam ko. Madadagdagan ang porsyentong mababawas sa sahod ko. Meron diyan tricycle drayber, sa pribadong paaralan nag aaral ang anak. Kaya naiisip ko minsan, ganun na kaya kalaki kinikita nila?

Para saan pa yung list ng pamasahe ng nakapaskil sa tricycle kung parang arkila din naman ang nasusunod? Panu ba mawawala ang mga drayber na namimili ng pasahero?

Kung sana sinabi kong kulang yung sukli..

Kung sana may barya ako...

o.. KUNG SANA MAAGA AKO!...

Ang sakit ng ulo ko.

Kahit isang araw lang, isang gabi o kaya limang oras. Ay hindi. Kahit isang oras lang. Basta planado. Isang oras sa isang linggo na nakalaan para sa akin. Nakaschedule. Talagang nakalaan. Araw araw nandito ka. Pero may times na natatakot ako, hanggang kailan? Alam ko na may paghihirap at sakripisyo ka din. Gusto ko ipagsawalang bahala na lang. Iisipin na napakasaya ko. Pero hindi ko kayang lokohin sarili ko. Lalo na ang lokohin ang mga sarili natin. Pero ayaw ko din bigyan ka ng alalahanin. Dahil ayaw din kitang mawala. Minsan naiisip ko na selfish lang ako. Hindi naman kasi ako demanding. Pero dahil wala akong saya sa sarili ko, na minsan sayo ko din lang nahuhugot, hindi din ako makapagbigay ng saya sa tuwing magkausap na tayo. Minsan ang pangit lang kasing isipin na binigyan mo na ng limitasyon. Yung mga pahirit mu minsan is parang pilit lang. Ang sabi mo, 12-1 at 5-8 ka. Parang business deal. Nakikisosyo lang ako. Parang kabit din lang. Scheschedule lang. Gusto ko sana tanungin pano pag sa espesyal na araw. Panu pag weekends? Panu pag may work ka na?? Panu pag sa hinaharap may mas importante ka pang gagawin? Pero ayaw ko ng tanungin at mabuting hindi na lang ako umasa. Kapag lunch at dinner lang pwede. Hihintayin ko pa siguro na matapos kang kumaen o kaya matapos ka sa iba mong gagawin. Kung may natira pa, sana pwede pang matawag na quality time. Sana nga hindi delayed. Sana tutok ang atensyon. Nakapaghanda. Sa sabado at linggo ganun din, yun lang masyado akong libre at tutunganga lang at ikaw gaya ng dati busy pa din. In short there's nothing to look forward. Sana palagpasin mu kahit yung araw lang na yun sa isang buwan.

Chocolates: I want to talk

Something under the sun..

They like chocolates. I don’t like it that much. Not a total anti, it’s just that I’m not used to. Mom was a bit KJ during my childhood days.

I like kitkat though. The top favorite. The not so sweet type where I can eat until immensely full. I never did anyway. Because… its expensive. I like choco mallows and ferero rocher. Kisses and toblerone? Not that much… not often. I don’t like chocolate bars.

I have here some pictures of wrappers of chocolate given to me:  All came from one person.

1. Loacker Minis Cremkakao

It’s like eating kitkat, just remove the chocolate outer coating. It looks well made and not so cheap with its thick plastic wrapper. I like this way lot better compared the cheap wafer I used to eat during my kinder age. 5/5

2. AlmondJoy Milk Chocolate

Contrary from my initial impression, I like this one. What I was thinking beforehand was something “oh not again, chocolate bars with lots of caramel.. no no..” It was my first time to eat something makapuno coated with chocolate. Can you remember those days when some stranger came to disturb a high school/elementary class just to sell makapuno allegedly for fund raising of not so privilege people, blind people or etc.? Anyhow, this reminds me that I don’t mind eating chocolate with almond unless the peanut is not crushed. 4/5. Points deducted for I’m afraid of getting lots of sugar.

3. Reeses Peanut Butter Cup

Reminds me of peanut butter flavored pulburon I bought cheaply during my elem days, the one with shiny paper like wrapper. The only difference with this one is its salty and the way it was presented. Hence, I give 1.5/5.  Maybe there would be a time in the future I become out of mind and eat something like this. I don’t like peanut butter.

How about you? What’s your favorite chocolate?