Something Strange Happened to Me Today...

Funny story.

You'd think that after all this time of spending study hours in Starbucks Vito Cruz, there's nothing more that could surprise you. Little did I know that the biggest surprise happened today.

This is one weird day.

I was reading some handouts for tomorrow's class, deeply absorbed in the many pages which seemed like it has no end at all. A plate of cinnamon roll on the right side of the table and a grande mocha frappucino on the left. My handouts was right in front of me, as I was holding my green highlighter and ruler on the paper. Earphones were intact as my iPod played "When the Stars Go Blue" by Tim McGraw. Out of nowhere, I felt someone tap me on the shoulder and heard a voice saying, "You look like you're very absorbed in your studies." I looked up and I saw this guy, a smile on his lips and his eyes were directly looking at me.

In this kind of situation, I am usually the type to snob the guy and raise an eyebrow to make the person feel that I want him to back off. Alas, that wasn't the case. As I looked up at him, I actually responded with a smile and the next thing I knew, he was sitting in front of me and we were making conversations. Surprise, surprise.

His name is Gab. He is a fourth year Business Management student of De La Salle University. He came up to me, thinking all the while that I was actually a student of DLSU. In the course of our conversation, we found out we actually have one thing in common. Actually, we have one friend in common: Kristina Tabas. This is the part where I say, it's a small world after all. Who would have thought that this is one of those days when I'd actually get to meet someone?

In all fairness, it didn't really seem like he's flirting. He really didn't come off like that. He was indeed very friendly. He was constantly smiling...which may be the reason why I couldn't stop smiling back.

Of course, thoughts ran through my mind. I was a little perplexed with the whole thing. I couldn't help it. I had to ask him: "Why did you all of a sudden come up to me and started talking to me?"

His answer was simply this: "You seem like a nice person and I'd like to talk to you."

I was simply in shock. I tried to hide the surprise but I guess it simply surfaced. I could feel my cheek warm up and that was a sign that I was blushing profusely.

In the end, he had a class to attend to and I was to meet my high school friend in a little while. He asked for my number. Did I give it to him? Surprisingly, yes, I did. Don't ask me for the reason why I did. Fact of the matter is, I am still confused about the whole situation.

No, I am not complaining about the whole situation at all. Yes, there's that little part of me that is quite happy that it happened...although the bigger part is still puzzled with everything that has happened.

Well, bottom line is...he has my number and I have his. Whether or not he contacts me, I don't really mind. It's really no big deal.

That's it. I just felt I had to "write down" what happened today.

Now, it's recorded. That's what matters.

Ciao people!

Back to Blogging.

It has been twelve days since my last entry in this blog...and what a thrill it is for me to do another entry. It's nice to finally get the stress out of my system. I've been holding in some frustrations this past couple of days. Fortunately for me, no one noticed that I've been in a bad mood.

The stress is definitely evident. I've been all over SSC -- interviewing TS hopefuls, scheduling upcoming activities, reading handouts, researching data for thesis...the list goes on and on. As soon as I got home, I didn't even have time to "just relax." I still had a lot of things to do and I wish I could say that I was able to do them all. That's not the case, my dear readers.

July is almost ending and...well, it's midterms season. Damn! That fast, huh? I can't believe that in a matter of days, I am actually going to go through the midterm examinations. Oh my...too much going on. Lord, help me!

Uh-oh...I have to go now. I have to do something.

3:00 A.M.

I don't know why. But I suddenly had the urge to wake up and make an entry for my blog at this hour. It's so strange that I have all the time in the world to sleep today, considering I don't have classes...and yet, I chose to get up from my bed, turn on my computer, and log in. Weird. That's all I have to say about that.

My fingers seem to know what to type. They just kept on entering words I didn't think I really want to say for my blog but it is as if these fingers have a mind of their own. Hahaha!

Let's be serious for a while.

At one point in your life, you just have to know when to say "stop." People think that if they pass it on as a joke, it really doesn't matter whether what they say is offensive or not. They think that if they justify what they said as something funny, you wouldn't get hurt. Truth of the matter is, it's frustrating that people don't get what you want them to understand, even though you are already making them feel that enough is enough. It feels like they are doing it on purpose to aggravate you and they still don't think you'd mind because "it's only a joke." Some people can be so insensitive at times. Plain and simple.

So how do you solve a problem like that? You'd think that telling them the truth is the answer but...no way! If you say something to make them know how you feel, these people would find you defensive and say that you have no sense of humor. The thing is...would you still consider it funny if you found out that you offended a person by what you said? Regardless of the fact that you said it as a joke, bottom line is that you offended somebody. That's the time when you should realize...it's not funny anymore.

In a matter of minutes, I found myself quite astonished by what this entry is all about. Does this mean that my subconscious has been thinking about this the whole time? I guess so.

*Sigh* Monday. The week begins again. This time, I feel like there's a wall that blocks me from doing what I'm supposed to. Academics. Thesis. The Scholastican. Oh yes, I'm juggling all these school stuff, on top of my responsibilities at home. It's a little bit disappointing, actually. That there are some things not going exactly the way I planned. It feels like...there's something missing from what I'm doing. What is it? I have yet to find out. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

Once again, I yawn as I revel in the idea of sleep. Maybe that's a sign that I should go back and rest.

For now, I bid you all...

Adieu!

¡Desde Luego!

Sé que usted no entiende esta parte de mi blog. Es intencional. He estado muriéndome para escribir otra entrada en español. Es una cosa buena que aprendí a cómo escribir hace uno año. Así que aquí pongo de mi parte.

Hay algo yo necesito bajarse del pecho y está loco que cada vez yo quiero compartir algo... Yo siempre tengo para hacerlo en español. ¿Por qué? Adivino que yo apenas no estoy listo para propagar la noticia todavía. No la mayor parte de mis amigos, por lo menos. Más que eso, no a algunas personas que tuvieron acceso de repente a mi blog (la insinuación).

Ha sido un rato desde que yo lo he visto. Ha sido bastante algún tiempo desde que duro mantuve una conversación con él. En resumen, yo lo pierdo. Yo lo dije antes, adivino que he sido utilizado al hecho que nosotros siempre tuvimos el tiempo de saludar uno al otro por lo menos una vez al día. Ahora, es siempre que nosotros ambos tienen la ocasión. Hemos sido ambos ocupado con nuestra propia cosa, mí con mis estudios y TS... él con trabajo y sus otras responsabilidades.

Por supuesto... Yo no lo condono de ello. ¿Quién es hacer eso? Como dijo... Acabo de lo perder.

Bien, pienso que esto es suficiente para una entrada.

Permíta queme acabe de decir...

Awake for a Different Reason.

It's a few minutes before the clock strikes 12:00. Usually, on a Friday night, I'm up for one reason and one reason alone...I am studying for International Law. Fortunately, Sir Bugaoan gave us a free cut tomorrow since he's going to Cebu. Therefore, no need to study for tomorrow...

So why am I still awake?

I'm busy with the other half of my school life -- The Scholastican. All day long, I have been editing and re-editing articles submitted to me by the section editors. It's not complete yet but there's about 20 articles with me to edit, including articles I've written. *Sigh* I've been doing this editor gig for two years and yet I still can't be very comfortable with the whole thing. What the hell is wrong with me? I can never seem to get the hang of being an editor.

Actually, that is somehow related to my column for the first issue. Oh yes...I'm actually giving you an idea of what my column is all about. Hahaha!

I wish I could write more about this...however, I am still in the middle of watching V for Vendetta on HBO.

Good night in advance!

Writer's Block Gone.

Finally! I have finished my column for The Scholastican's first issue. This is probably one of my most most difficult moments. I started writing this article last Friday. I thought I was in tip-top shape, considering that I have been blogging and all. Au contraire...my mind was totally blank of what to write. I came up with one paragraph and that was it. I just stared at my computer and tried to come up with something good to write about. Alas, I failed.

Five days later, I finally got rid of my writer's block. From a measly 78 words to a full 862 words in two pages. Yes! I suddenly had inspiration to write what I wanted to write. Of course, I wouldn't say this is perfect. A few more drafts for my column and it's good to go. Now, I have 5 more articles to write until Saturday. Oh God, help me...

Sweetest Thing.

Today, a friend of mine did something sweet. Quite unexpected...truly a wonderful surprise. How could it not bring a smile to my face? Who would have thought that my friend would do something like this?

No more chit chat. Let the picture show what I mean...

Enough said...

Secrets Unveiled.

It felt like my face was all red. I could just imagine myself just seconds from blowing up because of embarrassment. I knew it! It was only a matter of time before people I didn't expect to know about my blog would find out. Oh yes...it's true. Two of my professors (yeah...you know who you are...hehehe) have discovered my blog.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!

It's not really a problem that they read my blog. I've got nothing to hide. But it really just makes me wonder...how did they find out about my blog? I asked one professor, and he simply said, "Secret." The other professor said, "It just popped up on my screen." Not fair!

Now that they know about this blog, I think I better be cautious of the things I write. Haha! Just kidding. I'll keep on blogging, of course. About everything...family, friends, school, TS, even the so called love life. Yes, I'll blog them all. I hope that my professors don't use my blog entries to embarrass me in class. Hehehe. Take note! Nothing embarrassing, please.

Anyway, I really don't have much to say at the moment, so...there. I leave this blog for a couple of hours.

Ciao!