Scenes from my so-called life

Paano ba ang effective na paghingi ng tawad sa palengke at mga tiangge?  Di naman sa wala akong kaalam-alam, lagi ko nakakalimutan eh, or worse, minsan nahihiya akong tumawad.  Pakiramdam ko kasi, kung sa tingin ko mababa na yung presyo, ayoko na tawaran pa. Kung mahal naman at tumawad ako, yung unang pinababang presyo na ibibigay kinakagat ko na.  Naiinis nalang ako pag napapunta ako sa ibang bilihan na may ganon din namang produkto pero mas mura. Eh wala na akong magagawa. Kasalanan ko din naman dahil una, tinamad ako mag-ikot at pangalawa, yun nga, bopols ako tumawad.  Kachat ko ang kaibigan kong si Tin at nagbabalak kami pumunta ng Divisoria. Sa ngayon, kahit mukhang masaya, di ko aasaming pumunta ng Divisoria magisa (bukod sa malamang mawala ako at magmukhang tanga, sayang pa yung matatawad ko sana sa mga nais ko bilhin). Kailangan ko pa si Tin   dahil hardcore yon tumawad (nanay na kasi. Hehe).   Sabi niya siya nalang ang tatawad para sa akin pero di naman pwede laging

That’s how people live.  So, hold your judgments when someone doesn’t think or act the way you do, else they might judge you for thinking and behaving differently, too. They say what goes around comes around, you know.  Besides, it’s nothing personal, so don’t take it personally. That’s how they express their individuality, their being them. There’s nothing wrong with that, you often just think there is. Well, it’s time for a shift, because what they’re up to is perfectly okay.  Forcing your way only promotes resistance. Too much effort will only sap you of your energy. Why not use it for more productive stuff?  Anyway, if you don’t like the way things are, you have choices. You could change how you perceive things; you could leave; or you could do 1001 other things. But always start with you.  It is often said, the challenge is never outside of you. It’s in you and with you. So don’t expect others to change for your benefit. Instead, take responsibility for your own well-b

* On giving myself some advice. Facing Forward As to all challenges wherein you stumble and fall, you must get up, tend to skinned knees if necessary, dust yourself off and push on. Nobody said things would be easy - at least nobody I know. Some even go straight to it and say things could be downright difficult. Note the word could, because like anything else in life it’s all up to you what you want to make of it. It could be easy after all, or at the least, easier than what you initially thought. Again, it’s all up to you. Sometimes you can’t help but veer from your path. You get sidetracked. Well, it is nice to wander off sometimes, to know what’s beyond yonder. A dash of curiosity and adventure to life adds spunk to it. Taking risks shows courage and often faith. Besides, there is no one path. Whatever road you take or new trails you blaze, you’ll get to where you need to be. I believe life works that way. Trust it. Trust God. Most certainly, your Friend trusts in you. Ti

Paalam na. Panahon na upang lumisan. Upang tahakin ang ibang landas. O di kaya’y balikan ang naiwan. Lubha akong nahibang sa mga bagay, Na di ko pa lubos maintindihan. Nakalimot. Nalito. Naligaw. Napuwing at napapikit, Nakaligtaan ang katotohanan. Ngunit napawi na ng luha Ang butil ng buhangin sa aking mata. Bukas na ulit ang mga ito. Ako malamang ay natuto na. Hindi pa naman huli ang lahat. Ako’y may masasagip pa. Maraming di napapanahon. Maraming hindi pwedeng iasa. Maraming kailangan pang paghandaan. Kaya hanggang sa muling pagkikita. Kaibigan, paalam na muna.

*This is me having fun, again. Again, dedicated to a good friend of mine.  He looks into her eyes.  “You’ve been staring at me for quite a while now, it’s getting creepy,” she says.  He laughs. “I’m just memorizing your face. It’s been a long time since I saw you. Personal beats digital anytime.”  “Oh? Flattery? It doesn’t sound like you.”  “A lot can change, apparently. And if you’re flattered then you’re welcome but I am merely speaking my truth.”  “Dear sir, I see you still haven’t lost your flair for inflating other people’s egos.”  “You sting me with your words, ma’am,” he smiles, “Is it wrong for me to acknowledge that you are beautiful?”  She laughs, “Perhaps I would’ve believed you if you’ve told me these things eons ago.”  He sighs. “You’re not going to let me live this down anytime soon, will you?”  “Let’s just say I find it cute when you squirm.”  They smile.  “Excuse me, sir, your coffee,” the waitress says as she puts the cup down. “And, ma’am, you

*This is me just having fun. Dedicated to a good friend of mine. :) Friday, 7:00 pm, Associate’s Office  She placed her satchel on her desk and turned on her desk lamp. She sat on her chair and pulled out a folder containing the case files she needed to read for Monday morning’s hearing.  “Laine?” she called. A woman then walked into her office, her purse hanging on her shoulder.  “Yes, ma’am?” the young intern said.  “Oh, were you about to leave? I was going to ask for a cup of coffee.”  “Just meeting some of my friends. I’ll go make you a cup in the pantry right now.” Laine turned to leave.  “No, wait. You go on ahead. You’ve been working hard all day. I can fix myself a cup.”  “It wouldn’t be any problem.”  “No, I insist you go. I’ll be fine.”  "Are you sure, ma’am? I know you’ve had a long day yourself. A long week, if I may say so even.”  “Yes, I know. But it’s okay. You go.”  She smiled.  “All right then. Take care, ma’am. And ma’am, please don’t

I have met you before. I knew of your story Even before you told me. But the circumstances of our meeting Has faded from my memory And I have accepted it as so. That is why I am surprised To have this familiar feeling, As if I'm remembering Rather than experiencing for the first time. I recognize this story. I recognize your name. I recognize this certainty. I have met you before. In a dream. So why are you here now?

How long is the road to forever? Could you travel it with me? Could you hold my hand as we walk? By my side, could you be? And if the path proves difficult, Will you still stay with me? Because the road to forever may take forever. But with you forever is glee. - Red's musings while walking home

Alam niyo sa tingin ko ang masayang gawin isang weekend? Mag Disney Animation Movies marathon. Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Lion King, 101 Dalmatians, Fantasia. Yung mga ganon. Kahit pa yung gawa na din ng Pixar. Tignan ko kung di sumaya buhay mo. Bow.

...send me to Pampanga more often. There's nothing like a thorn stuck by your side being pulled out. It just makes you want to do a song and dance number. It makes you want to jump and click your heels together. It makes you order two bottles of red horse, treat your friends, and entertain them with senseless and often discriminating jokes.  It just makes you feel oh-so-good.

I haven't been this annoyed since meeting that "bus" guy while i was starving (I could be a bitch when I'm hungry).  Now, I'm not even hungry but I'm still irked. What's most unfortunate is I haven't figured out yet how to get rid of this annoyance. Uttering the Serenity Prayer has helped a bit and I'm thankful. Extending my patience is the way I'm going. Demet. This makes my head ache. Lord, again I turn to You. Thanks again in advance. Now, let's do this.

I thought there'd be much to be said.  Maybe, maybe not. Maybe it's just senseless to add to the cacophony. Things'll sort themselves out eventually, I guess, without me breaking backs or pulling strings. Perhaps it'd be better to take one of the best advice I've gotten lately. Sit still and smile.

"I haven't seen that in your eyes in quite a while." Did you miss it? "Yes, but not as much as I missed you." I never left, you know? "But I forgot you, didn't I?" Perhaps you did and perhaps you did not. But you totally remember now and I forgive you. "You always forgive me, even when I feel you shouldn't" Never feel that. I will always understand. I will always support you. I will always love you. Know and feel that you are always deserving. Know and feel that you are always good enough. Rest assured that I will always be here. Just be aware. "Thank you." You're welcome. 

ni Jose F. Lacaba Mabuhay ka, kaibigan Iyan ang una't huli kong Tagubilin at habilin: Mabuhay ka Sa edad kong ito, marami akong maibibigay na payo. Mayaman ako sa payo. Maghugas ka ng kamay bago kumain. Maghugas ka ng kamay pagkatapos kumain. Pero huwag kang maghuhugas ng kamay para lang makaiwas sa sisi. Huwag kang maghuhugas ng kamay kung may inaapi Na kaya mong tulungan. Paupuin sa bus ang matatanda at ang mga may kalong na sanggol. Magpasalamat sa nagmamagandang-loob. Matuto sa karanasan ng matatanda Pero huwag magpatali sa kaisipang makaluma. Huwag piliting matulog kung ayaw kang dalawin ng antok. Huwag pag-aksayahan ng panahon ang walang utang na loob. Huwag makipagtalo sa bobo at baka ka mapagkamalang bobo. Huwag bubulong-bulong sa mga panahong kailangang sumigaw. Huwag kang manalig sa bulung-bulungan. Huwag kang papatay-patay sa ilalim ng pabitin. Huwag kang tutulog-tulog sa pansitan. Umawit ka kung nag-iisa sa banyo. Umawit ka sa piling ng barkada. Umawit ka kung nalulung

I'm voting for just curious for the 2008 Philippine Blog Awards Blogger's Choice Award. I find her blogging humorous, touching and very human. To me, she expresses extremely well, showing what it's like to be a female, 20-something in the city just right.  I like her stories. I am able to relate to and feel her emotions. I am able to connect. I am able to become just as curious as her. Her blog is it for me. The 2008 Philippine Blog Awards is sponsored by: Level Up! Games Nokia Blog Bank Smart Communications Josiah’s Catering Rsun Technology Store Yahoo XFM 92.3 Buddy Gancencia Reality TV Ultravision Photo and Video Click Booth Aloha Board Sports Sheero Media Solutions YourPinoyBroker.com Belo Medical Group Inquirer.Net Toshiba ROAM Magazine PLDT

A trip to memory lane and my pc's hard drive led me to these things. I wrote them four years ago but never shared them to the people who inspired the articles. It's time they see it and maybe others too. Let it be a practice in expression, if you will; or a moment of nostalgia. ( Nahawa din kasi ako sa melodramatics at reminiscing chorva ni David )  I. To the people of Ilag's. You guys know who you are. Scenes from my so-called life Episode 4.2 Ilags If I were to equate love to a place, then this would perhaps be one of the primary examples.  I love this place. It houses people extremely close to my heart. This is a place where, after a very long and tiring week, I’d like to - taking into consideration that home is where the heart is – go home to. Though, admittedly, there have been times that it has gotten more tiring to stay there, I just couldn’t help but go back. The place or more so the people give my heart such a warm tingle that I couldn’t bear to stay away for

Some call me Father. Some call me Mother. Some call me Almighty. Some call me Lord. Some call me Allah. Some call me God. Some call me by different names. You particularly refer to me as your Backer. Now, I don't mind all that. It doesn't matter what you call Me. I love you anyhow or anyway. But if I might make a suggestion, Why not call Me your friend? See if it fits for you. Because I'd surely want to be your friend. Okay ba yon, ha? Friend? O, magtrabaho ka na! Red's musings on what God might say to him habang pumepetix siya sa office at nagmumuni-muni. 8/27/08

I knew You had my back. You were just waiting for me to trust You and myself, weren't You? Pasaway ka! Salamat! I love You. Tara na ulit. Let's do this. :)

I know it's probably irrelevant (okay, so I don't know that for sure). Irrelevant or not it still is disconcerting. Ano po ba kailangan ko matutunan? Wala bang clue o ako nanaman po ba ang hindi nakikinig? Lord patulong naman po o. In any case, salamat na din po. I'm sure, whatever this is, it's working and happening for my highest good. Besides, I'm accepting absolute responsibility for all my choices. Kayo na po bahala. Salamat po. You got my back naman 'di ba? :) 

Nagsamasama nanaman tayo at nakakanta ng Salamat ng The Dawn! Leche ka gay god to the nth power pero salamat na din sa iyo napauwi mo ako. Magaling, magaling, magaling. Natipon nanaman tayo sa lupain ng ating mahiwagang tree. Nandon din si pyro god at si darkness god. si doobie god lang ang wala. Pero wala din si Nagumo may sakit kasi. Palusot! Wala din ang ninjang nagtataglay ng jutsu no. 72. Palibhasa naghahasik ng lagim sa ibang bansa. Pati ang Marino wala kasi nasa dagat. Sayang pero di bale. Something to look forward to ang matipon tayong lahat ulit. At nandon naman si SP the Mountain King para lalong masaya. Matagal na na hindi nakakadaloy ang GMat sa aking mga lalamunan. Namiss ko na ang chipanggang alak. Namiss ko na tawaging chicha ang pulutan. Namiss ko na maglakad hanggang kanto para bumili ng yosi't yelo. Namiss ko na ang kwentuhan. Namiss ko magbaklaan. Namiss ko na magplano at masira ang plano at maging mas okay pa ang lahat kesa sa pinlano. Namiss ko na maging magulo

Salamat kay Tash dahil sa blog niya ko ito ninenok. hehe.   Your result for Which Chess Piece are You Test?... The Queen's Confidante Congrats! Only 5-7% of the population score this! The Queen's Confidante is the first to hear the beat of a different drum. Many plunge into the avant garde experience and generally set the trend for their friends. They are more in touch with reality using their senses but this makes them want to live for the ‘here and now’. The Confidante is full of charm and may flow with compliments even if it isn’t deserved. Rather than write a poem on the beauty of life – they would rather live out the written story of beauty. The Queen’s Confidante is usually peaceful and easygoing in nature. They usually adopt a 'live and let live' approach to life. They take things at their own pace and live for the moment. They may be quiet but are pleasant, considerate and caring. They may not be inclined to debate or air their views, but of course thei

     Spread your wings and fall towards Mother Sky's embrace. I can not. I know not of the wings you speak of. I have no such things.      But you do.      Maybe you have forgotten but they are there.      You just have to remember.      They are as pure white as freshly fallen snow.      They are as soft as a whisper.      And they are waiting to take you to the heights you have dreamed of. But I fear I will fall.      Yes, you may fall but that is your choice.      If you fall, choose to fall up.      You are a child of the breeze.      Let it take you to the azure horizon. But I fear I will fail.      Trust that your wings will take you where you need be.      And realize that to know success, you must know what failure is.      Many a wise person know this.      And wisdom awaits those who take that leap borne of courage.      I encourage you to take that leap.      Let your wings beat.      Let your soul take flight.    I can not. Still I am afraid.      Your fear is exactly

You told me to sit still. And I tried and did for a while. But then a twitch and an itch happened. And stillness eluded me. So go back to being still, you said. But running and jumping seemed so fun. I thought you'd get angry but you just watched. Aren't you going to stop me? I asked. A simple no you uttered. You're free to do what you want, you said. So I ran and I jumped and turned cartwheels and all. And I felt free. I felt light. I felt right. Then I got tired and my jump became a skip. My run became a walk. And I turned to you and asked, May I sit once more? You smiled and pointed beside you. My child, your spot has been waiting for you Until you have chosen to sit once more. That's what you said. And I walked towards you, With your hand you reached out. Sit here with me, you said. Sit and be still. And I tried and I did. And rest came to soothe my weariness. And balance asked if it may sit with me. And you smiled. And I felt free. I felt light. I felt right.

The Slow Dancer Deliberate Gentle Love Dreamer ( DGLD ) Steady, reliable, and cradling her tenderly. Take a deep breath, and let it out real easy...you are The Slow Dancer Your focus is love, not sex, and for your age, you have average experience. But you're a great, thoughtful guy, and your love life improves every year. There's also a powerful elimination process working in your favor: most Playboy types get stuck raising unwanted kids before you even begin settling down. The women left over will be hot and yours. Your ideal woman is someone intimate, intelligent, and very supportive. While you're not exactly the life of the party, you do thrive in small groups of smart people. Your circle of friends is extra tight and it's HIGHLY likely they're just like you. You appreciate symmetry in relationships. Your exact male opposite: The Hornivore Random Brutal Sex Master Always avoid: The Battleaxe (DBLM) Consider: The Maid of Honor (DGLM), The Sonne

Subjective leadership (This is how I see it)   If you were a child and I were your father and I wanted you to eat vegetables then what would be the best way to make you do it?   Forcing you will just end up in a disaster and a lot of wasted food. I can't shove spoonfuls of vegetables (in this case ampalaya) into your mouth and expect you to take in everything. You'd probably spit it out and throw a tantrum for good measure.   I'd have to cook the ampalaya in a way that may appeal to you. I'd have to give you well presented small servings that you may be inclined to try and finish eating.   I'd have to be patient and wait until you develop a taste for it. But more importantly, I'd have to show you that I eat it too and that I enjoy it. Maybe when you see me taking pleasure in something, you'd figure you could take pleasure in it too. But I'd also have to release all my expectations of you liking what I prepared. You have your own choices to ma

Dinekwat ko mula sa blog ni Angge. Laid-back Doer (LD) Laid-back Doers are friendly, happy persons. They enjoy being together with other people. Smart, eloquent, witty and charming, they like to be the centre of attraction. They do not like to be alone. Their zest for life ensures that others feel well in their company and that they quickly get to know people. Laid-back Doers get the best out of every moment - many people of this type have a gift for making their whole life one big party. Boredom is unknown in their presence because they are very good at carrying others away with their enthusiasm, their good mood and their optimism. Abstract thinking and profound philosophising about the meaning of life appeal less to Laid-back Doers. They are pragmatic, realistic and live completely in the here and now. At work too, they prefer it when it’s all go and they can act out their purposeful manner to the full. They have no problem handling several tasks at once and they blossom out in cri

Okay, maybe not quite. I have a cold, which for me is one of the worst kinds of dis-eases.The sniffles makes you feel like crap but it doesn't really incapacitate you. You just feel - well, crappy. Here's what Hay has to say about colds: Too much going on all at once Mental confusion, disorder. Small hurts. Quite right. I have so many small worries right now, which, by the way, I take full responsibility for. How did I get to this? Resistance; plain, old resistance. Because I failed to listen to my Self. I really ought to practice saying no more often to be able to say yes to some bigger things. A good thing that has happened though, was that I have become aware of what I wasn't listening to before. Now, I can go about shifting. Thank you, Universe. Hay, sayang it had to come to this. But, well, I live, I learn. Mucus accumulates in my nostrils, I still learn. I choose to recharge. Now to plan my vacation.

Please Listen Author Unknown   When I ask you to listen to me and you start giving me advice, you have not done what I asked.  When I ask you to listen to me and you begin to tell me why I shouldn't feel that way, you are trampling on my feelings.   When I ask you to listen to me and you feel you have to do something to solve my problem, you have failed me, strange as that may seem.   Listen! All I ask is that you listen. Don't talk or do - just hear me.   And I can do for myself; I am not helpless. Maybe discouraged and faltering, but not helpless.   When you do something for me that I can and need to do for myself, you contribute to my fear and inadequacy. But when you accept as a simple fact that I feel what I feel, no matter how irrational, then I can stop trying to convince you and get about this business of understanding what's behind this irrational feeling.   And when that's clear,

Coffee and Talk It could be a cup from McDonald’s A brew in styrofoam Which we’ll sip with delight As the campus we roam We’ll sit in the field And look to the sky And watch as stars twinkle And wish we could fly We’ll laugh and tell stories Of life and whatnot We’ll share our experiences And whatever we’ve got It could be a tall frappuccino In a trendy café We have each other Which makes everything okay I’ll ask how your day was Had it been good or maybe great? We’ll talk about now and tomorrow A grand time we create We’ll laugh and tell stories Of life and whatnot We’ll share our experiences And whatever we’ve got And now we’ve been given time More stories we could gather Which someday we’ll share When again we’re together So until we meet again I always will pray That God keeps you safe and loved Every night, every day. So, my dear friend, I’ll look forward to when... We could l

Habang hinahanap ang mga MP3 cds ko iba nahanap ko. Ang mga back-up cds ko ng mga sinulat at kalokohan ko nung bandang 2002-2004. Ito dalawa sa mga kalokohan ko dati. Mahilig ako kumain ng ampalaya               Nakakatuwang nakakaiyak na…A basta, yun na yon! Nakakalitong i-define lalo na kung di mo alam ang depinisyon. Nakakaleche!               Ba’t nga naman kasi ganon? Magmamahal ka na nga lang masasaktan ka pa! Paksyet, pare! Di ko talaga magets. Kaya nakakaburat magmahal eh. Ang laki na nga ng puhunan, wala ka na ngang tubo, sa huli luging-lugi ka pa!               Tignan mo si Sam at si Frodo. Mahal ni Sam si Frodo pero tanga si Frodo! Ikaw ba mas gusto mo ng Smigol/Gollum kaysa kay Sam? Putsa! Ang laki naman ng ikina-cute ni Sam ‘no? Masabihan ka pa ng, “I can’t carry your burden, but I can carry you!” Hanep, pang-tunaw ng puso. Pero ano? Tinalikuran siya ni Frodo! Hanep pare, pinauwi niya! Di ko gets! Di niya lang alam kung ano namimiss niya!           Wow,

(Inspired by a conversation with Angge last Sunday and Jeco's Guilty Pleasures.) That's what I told people back in college when they asked me why I was the way I was. Now, I conveniently tell people, "Mass Comm ako eh," to explain why I can appreciate the clothes worn by the characters in Sex and the City The Movie. But those are just excuses. They say it's being in touch with my feminine side. Well, whatever. I read Sweet Valley Twins and Sweet Valley High back in elementary school along with my Marvel and DC comics. I never got into that Hardy Boys bit though. I played and still play basketball, tatsing, habulan, luksong baka, soccer and other physical sports. But I also played and would probably still play 10-20 and Chinese garter. I've cried and will probably still cry in some movies (Patch Adams immediately comes to mind) and have voluntarily watched my fair share of chick flicks. But I didn't flinch during the battle scenes of Braveheart and haven

Wake up Rise from the drama of your dreams And realize them Greet awareness with surrender And live Life awaits your sweet presence Embrace it The hand that guides reaches out Take it It is a new moment Let all be love   -Red’s musings 9/15/2005

Dear Lord, Hello po. Napapansin ko lang po kasi, parang all out tayo ngayong 2008 ah. Wala pa po tayo sa kalahati pero madami dami na tayong pinagdaanan at dadaanan pa. In fairness, lahat naman po yon nalampasan na at nilalampasan na, kaya salamat po. Lagi, salamat po sa Inyo sa lahat. Di ko maalala kung nagsabi ako dati ng 'bring it on.' Ang alam ko po kasi hindi eh. Ay wait, kakaalala ko lang na sinabi ko na magiging mahiwaga ang ika-25th year ko sa balat ng earth. Ito na po ba ang manifestation non? Siguro ito nga, at kung ito nga ibig sabihin po ba hapitan na ito hanggang August o na-spread out po ba natin hanggang December na? Oo nga no? Ngayon pong napagisipan ko ng konti simula ng mag blow ako ng candle nung August last year sunud-sunod na ang mga "mahiwagang" nangyayari sa akin. Nagkaron ng madaming pagbabago ang ginagalawan kong mundo. Pati ang mga trip ko nagbago at patuloy na nagbabago. Labas pasok sa buhay ko ang samu't-saring tao na madaming naibaha

Habang kumakain ng siopao at mami sa Ma Mon Luk sa may Quezon Avenue last Saturday, napagusapan namin nila Frank, Maya at Kirk na magpasimuno ng isang laro-laro. Konting intro: Nagsimula talaga lahat dahil sa Angge (hearts) Marlon kwentuhan na kung anu-ano nang kinabit na kwento. Kaya ngayon nagpropose ako ng isang duktungan game. Dapat nung Sabado ko pa ipopost kaso ngayon lang ako nagka-oras. hehe. The rules. Simple lang naman... 1.  Gagawa lang tayo ng kwento. (Sa mga members ng iba't-ibang forums baka pamilyar na kayo sa ganito). Sisimulan ko with one sentence tapos magcontribute kayo ng isang sentence din para duktungan ang kwento. 2. Bawal mag-flood. Pagkatapos niyo mag-contribute, hintaying may ibang magcontribute saka niyo duktungan yung sa kanya. Para lahat may participation. 3. Para magcontribute, ipost niyo lang siya as a comment. You can be creative with your contributions. Kanya -kanyang diskarte nalang yan. Yun lang. siguro kung may mga nakalimutan akong rules eh

Dahil di pa ako maka get-over sa one act play na yan na puro dialogue. Ito'y pang katuwaan lang naman na kathang-isip. The return of Nina Angela C. Carvajal   “Are you eating that?”   “Yes. Lay off my brownie.”   “Pahingi, kahit kurot lang.”   “Ayoko nga. Your kurot would mean two thirds of my brownie gone.”   “Sobra ka naman! Pakagat nalang.   “Sige na nga. Ang daya mo talaga. Kinain mo na nga yung tatlo and now you’re after my brownie.”   “Haven’t had lunch eh. Ayaw mo kasi akong ilibre.”   “So kasalan ko pa ngayon? Why are you here anyway? Aren’t you supposed to be studying at the library or something?”   “I’m visiting you. Aren’t you touched? Ang sweet ko nga eh, di ba? I’m visiting you in your decrepit studio.”   “Wow! Thanks for the insult. Hay nako, sabihin mo tinatamad ka nanaman kaya tatambay ka ulit dito.”   “Korek! Kaya ilibre mo na ako.”   “I fail to see the connection.”   “Sige na. Libre mo na ako, ‘la na akong per