Less gentle moves...

These past few days, I observed nearly most of the population of the male species' gentleman-ly moves is starting to vanish. An experience prompted me to create a post about this topic. I'll start off with a woman I lined-up with inside the Fish Market, a guy intentionally bumped with this old woman with his trolley carrying loads of fishes. I never even heard him say "Excuse me, nay". ['Nay' short for Nanay which means Mother]. And when the poor old woman shows a shocking appearance, this middle-aged man never even said 'sorry'. I guess he doesn't know the meaning of saying it. People around the old woman stared at him angrily including me. His reaction? Nothing. He just went on pushing his trolley. I guess his head or heart was as cold as the ice. Grrr....

One time, the tricycle driver didn't even help me load the bundles of woods in his tricycle. He just stared. Kalami na lang jud lugiton sa mata sa k-g-w-ng..To think, I will be paying P20. When he parked infront of our house, I thought he would help me unload the woods but to my dismay, he waited till i'm done unloading. Kung pwede lang ilambos sa nawong niya ang usa ka baga nga kahoy [If I could only beat his face off with a thick piece of wood]. Grrr....

On board a shuttle bus, a lady was trying to find a seat. Unfortunately, no seat was available and most of the passengers near us was men. For 3 straight hours, no one offered her a seat. Pity. She remained standing until she got off the bus.

These were some of my experiences. I know a lot of women shares the same. Pissed, i posted a shoutout on my FB account. Don't we, women deserve some respect??? Where are the gentleman(s) hiding? Hiding or nothing has left living in this world. There maybe some but 2 out of 10. Women now are smart of choosing the right person. Less gentle moves is a major turn-off and mega eyebrow raiser. This is why some of us are picky. We're on the verge of making Intelligent choices.

Now, what happened? What the heck is happening? Patzs even jested basi ma spinster na daw mi ani..hahaha. Di naman, I think the right person will come at the right time. Well, I guess finding a gentleman nowadays is like a needle in a haystack.

pissed off

I am infuriated. Annoyed. Fed up. Pissed off.

I just don't like the feeling now, i don't seem to like the atmosphere. It's like you're stuck in a close tunnel. I wanna scream but I couldn't. My cells are probably confused. I guess my patience is holding me back. Is it bad? Terribly, yes. I think the being reserved person that I am is eating me up again. I should be speaking out. I shouldn't be like this. I hate this feeling. Not good.

When laughter takes a consequence...

Have you had the feeling of being punished for not doing anything? No, I never said a word or act violently or ridiculously towards a person.  It's like by chance, you face a consequence. A consequence which makes you feel down and very upsetting.

Just this afternoon, Chem and I were chatting when some funny answers from i-wont-tell-na-lang made us almost to roll on the floor laughing.  We paused for awhile, rest. Continued what we are doing then the bulb flickered and I thought of something will happen later as a trade. I felt bad. My mood shifted but I shrug it off. Whatever, i told myself.

The review was supposed to end at 8pm. We were asked until what time daw kami. I answered, till 7pm only so we were given a P300 for our dinner. Chem and Essa were holding back themselves to received the money.  I refused to received it in a nice way.  [yes, ako na naman ang sumagot]. We were having our late snack na din kasi.  yeah, I know we could have received it na lang sana.  But I don't feel the sincerity of the approach.

By the way, THANK YOU ESSA for the CHOCOLATE SMOOTH CAKE you brought from RED RIBBON. Thank you for being thoughtful!!

Thank you also to Genelyn for the softdrinks..ahhh..thirst-quenching!!

Going back, the approach kasi was like handing in the money without looking at the person. Parang may doubts na unsa ba.  Duh, whatever. I would treat my two friends more than the worth of that P300. Mag e enjoy pa kami.

In addendum, I would like to voice out something. A family friend, actually my mother's friend bump with my sister in a fast-food chain few days ago.  She asked how my sister's studies is doing and asked her about me taking the Board Exam, "Di po siya nag take Auntie, problema po ulit sa birth certificate niya". Her reaction daw was like in disbelief, with frowned eyebrows pa, ang dami ng sinabi. My sister felt irritated when she related it to me.  I felt bad. Nanay ko ba siya? Kairita! pwede ba?I Naglagot jud ko niya. Sometimes, people can be annoying.  My day would come, remember that!! 

I shouldn't be feeling like this. Siguro napapraning na naman ako. Minsan kasi di maiiwasan, na feeling mo napag iiwanan ka na. Pero di naman. I love what I am doing. Sometimes nga lang I mind people's comment. It makes me down na naman. Dinadaan ko na nga lang sa tawa minsan eh but I remained sane.  Yung ibang tao, sobrang taas ng tingin nila sa sarili nila, di nila alam nakakasakit na sila.  I'm only human, fragile to being emotional. Thank God, my supportive and loving family is always there for me.  I love them so much.

When we were in College, on our way to Davao for a night duty, my groupmates and I kept on laughing inside the bus till we get to our boarding house.  Few hours before our duty, I went to visit my friend in the neighboring street to hand-in some typing jobs.  When I was about to take another step, I accidentally stepped on a wooden platform covering a small manhole. In a snap, I found my other leg slipped on a small hole. I was able to get hold and asked for my friends help. She helped me go up.  Thankfully, my right leg was never dipped unto a foul-smelling drainage. I had abrasions as a remembrance.  I was wearing shorts kasi at that time.  I tried to hide it from my boardmates but all of them seemed to notice my unusual way of walking.  So, I told them what happened and uttered "Eto na yung kapalit ng kakatawa ko kanina..[This is the trade of my non-stop laughing awhile ago].."  

I know things happen for a reason. I guess I was just paranoid to think of linking things to a situation. They said laughter is the best medicine. Therapeutic, that is. But how come when something good happens, something bad sets in?

inefficient service - part 4

My best bud patzs told me 2 days ago during our coffee bonding at AYURVEDA SPA and COFFEE SHOP in Digos City that I starred daw in his latest post on his blog. Click on his name to read the full article..

Unfortunately, again i'll be facing the weekend with STILL NO INTERNET AND PHONE AT HOME..PLDT DIGOS..WAKE UP!!

They were used to making promises they can't keep..so thumbs down =(

inefficient service - part 3

Yesterday, January 8, 2009. Been to PLDT Digos Branch and inquired my almost two months of waiting for my internet connection to be installed. Patzs would probably post his horrible experience about their service sooner. Ang taas pa naman ng expectations ko sa company nila pero parang sinisira lang ng branch nito dito sa amin ang tiwala ng subscribers. Sobrang nabubu**s*t na talaga ako!!! Anyways, I was told [promises na naman..[rolls eyes] early next week daw [we'll see]. Imagine? I applied 25th of November pa last year and no installation took place. They could have informed their applicants through text message man lang sana with regards to its delay. When i went there, all i received was promises. They never even ask for an apology. So lame, so thumbs down =(

inefficient service - part 2

2 days ago, that's Monday. I went to PLDT [Digos Branch] to follow up my application for internet connection. What the heck causes the delay? I've waited long enough so after my class, I headed to their office. I was supposed to talk to Marion, the person who told me the installation would take a week and a half, but she wasn't around. Michelle, on the other hand answered my queries.

Surprised to know and was shock a bit when she said, "1st week of January pa ni siya makabit maam,"..MY GOD!! Naubusan daw kasi sila ng port, sa GenSan pa daw kasi manggagaling. Ay naku! Sana may nag inform man lang sa amin na mga applicants at subscribers-to-be nila. Ni text nga, wala eh. Sabi pa niya, madami na daw sila nare-received na complaints bakit ganon. Eh dapat lang naman talaga na mag complain, mantakin mong abutin ng mahigit isang buwan bago ka makabitan. Ano yan, sinaunang panahon?? I was excited pa naman to communicate with my relatives overseas this Christmas season but then, di pa pala. Hahay na lang!! Di man lang sila humingi ng dispensa na ganon katagal ang delay.

Sabi pa niya, pwede naman daw ipa-refund ko or i-withdraw ang application. I asked her to give me a tentative date when it will be connected. Sabi niya lang, "Basta, mga first week, maam." Oh my, I'll wait na lang siguro o baka pag tinupak ako, i'll withdraw my application. Sa ngayon kasi maayos pa ang pag iisip ko..lec**

inefficient service

so irritating..i don't want to end my week with a frowning eyebrows but this telecoms company here in our town made me raised my temper thermometer..

a week ago, November 26, 2008..i applied for an internet connection at PL*T. My sister and I does a lot of research and staying up late inside an internet cafe after our classes makes it hard for us to get a transportation home. The reason why our dear Papa would patiently wait for us, in case we get home late.

Anyways, I was told there would be a slight delay of installation 'cause they had to survey the area ek ek..ok, so i said we could wait. My mobile # was in the application form, they would [i assumed] call or inform me naman siguro if 'that delay' extends.

It's been a week and 3days to be exact since. I called them around 1pm, asked..inquired..followed up. A lady received my call. I wasn't satisfied with the answer. She said in a lousy voice, 'wala pa ho ang port'. So I replied, 'when pa kaya yan ma-i-install? [when it might be installed? abutin pa ba yan ng next year, maam?'. It was a calm, well mannered query. Sabi ba naman ng lec@%!!, 'malapit na din naman ang next year..' Wow, matino bang sagot yan?!! My GOD! na train ba siya? ganyan ba dapat sumagot ang mga customer service representative? how sarcastic!! i responded with 'napaka inefficient niyo naman..' then put down the phone.

asan na ang quick install nila? chika lang ba yon? i now know, i now feel my best bud patzs feelings. Naabisuhan na naman ako eh about sa service nila, na kesyo mabagal. Kung sumagot daw mga CSR nila, sarcastic at madami pang iba. Na experience ko na ngayon.

Bagay nga siguro ang Palaging Late ang Dating ng Transactions nila na meaning ng company and i am hoping this would serve as a wake up call for the people of the company's branch here in our town. Wake up!! Do your jobs!!

So sad nga lang ala pang GLOBE sa area namin. I could have switch. Kalagot na lang jud!!

we waited and would still wait..how inefficient =(.. very thumbs down!!

Typhoid fever strikes!!

Note: another lengthy post by yours truly. But, what can I do, I want to relay even the finest detail. Anyways, happy reading!]

November 27, 2008
My sister was having on and off fever few days back with accompanying headache. She was kinda hesitant when I told her that I'd bring her to the doctor. She's never been admitted to the hospital.

And so this morning, she got confined to Llanos Hospital. My best bud Patzs, Galore and Cherry we're on duty on AM shift. We packed things and brought some extra cash for medical expenses. Unfortunately, she doesn't have any medical insurance.

Yeah, so sad. Having someone we love being hospitalized makes me upset, thinking what have gotten wrong? Anyways, when patzs took her temperature, it raised to 39.3 degree celsius. The ROD examined her, took her health history then ordered for U/A and Widal test.

I left for awhile to buy IV sets. Patz inserted the IV. I witnessed the whole procedure. Makes me remember of my experience as a Volunteer then. Bingkay mentioned it does hurt but just in a snap.

I then informed Papa about sis' condition. He is coming home for the weekend. He told me, he'd relieve my position when he gets home. I could feel Papa's sadness on his message.I don't want him to get stressed. I can manage to look after my sister.

Ganon pala ang feeling noh? First time ko kasing maging watcher. Before, I was the one who deals with the patient and its watchers. And now, I am being dealt with, does the errands of buying this medicines, foods, etc.

We were settled to the Semi-Private Room, airconditioned with a cable connected television [till HBO nga lang, di kasi cable ready ang TV, hihihi]. It's rate is fair enough naman. I want my sister to stay in a room where she'd feel comfortable while being treated.

I didn't report for work. I have already informed the school concerning my absence.
Afternoon came. Her headache strikes again. When the attendant took her temperature, it went up and was given paracetamol by mouth. We were informed she was positive for Typhoid fever. My GOD! I felt sorry for my sister. I thought of asking her to recall what she had eaten for the past days. She couldn't remember. I could just react "Hay naku!"
Oh, well. This isn't a time for blaming but I hope this would serve as a lesson to her, to us, to everybody.

Getting sick is one of the most terrible thing that happens to a person. It affects nearly everything, so to speak. Yeah, thumbs down =(

I'm sure this neighbor of ours would lift her eyebrow and would probably start babbling about my sister's condition. I guess it's really her nature to make up stories about people around her eventhough we are not doing anything to her. God knows!! Sometimes, i almost thought of confronting her but something in me is telling me to hold back. Yeah, I won't stoop to her level. It won't make us less of a person and as a family. I just couldn't figure sometimes she goes to church every Sunday and then when she comes home, there she goes again. Ya know what I mean. [wink! wink!]

I bought the first batch of Bing's medications and was quite surprise of the costs. The branded antibiotics was really that expensive. It almost reach a thousand bucks per vial,and that goes for 1 dose only with 3 doses per day. Oh my!

Rose, Joy and Cheche visited their 'Ate Jo'. Her best bud Benedick came by to visit, as well.
At 7pm, she had her very first SKIN TEST. An agency protocol to determine if she is allergic to the antibacterial meds I bought. While waiting for the result, I took a short video inside the room, the facilities and the patient [hehe]. I sort of documented her IV infusion and SKIN TEST site. A remembrance and sana di na maulit pa [hope there will be no next time,chuckles]

The result was negative. It was around 7:30pm when her first dose of Ceftri was given. Hope and prayed to GOD she'd get well soon. Thanks Nurse Cybelle!

I slept late again, as usual. Was awakened when the Night shift Nurse gave her 2nd dose at around 2:30am. This blogger went back to sleep afterwards. ZZZzzzZz

November 28, 2008 Reported back to work. Asked our househelp to bring some water and look after bingkay and buy another vial for the 3rd dose at 10am. Left some cash to sis. There might be another prescribed medicines for her. She still has headache and slight fever when I left. Told them to check on the IVF and ask the Nurse for IVF to follow. Thanks to Nurse Galore, for hooking the next IVF of my sister.

My sister's classmates came over daw. They stayed for a few hours and kept them company.
I headed back to the hospital after my class, still on my scrubs uniform. I stopped by the fruit stand to buy some citrus and pineapple. The weather was gloomy and thank GOD I was already in the hospital when it rained dinosaurs outside [hehehe].

I went onto buy two more vials for the 4th dose at 6pm and 5th at 2am and some p.o. [per orem, meds taken by mouth] meds.

Papa is on his way home and relieved my position for the night. He looked stressed and admitted he didn't get enough sleep when he found out about sis' getting ill. Told him, I could stay and have him head back home to rest. He insisted to stay and smiled at me. Sabagay aircon kasi, sasarap tulog ni Papa nito [hehehe].

Before leaving, I told them to text/call me the progress. If her fever returns, anything they need, etc. Stuffs like that.

When I came home, the dogs were like looking for my sister and told them 'Ate Bing is sick.'It looked like they seem to understand me. Goodnight, everyone!!

November 29, 2008
I woke up this morning reading a good news text message from bingkay. She is not febrile [no fever noted] and was not experiencing headache anymore .Thank GOD! The meds must have taken its action. I was right. Papa had a good night sleep, he didn't even notice the Night shift Nurse entered the room at 2am to give IVTT [Intravenous through tubing] medication to Bingkay.[chuckles]. It's okay.

I brought Coffee and Creamer for Papa. Bing is visited by her PJ and Janine[again]. Sis is getting well. Thank God! Dra. Labuguen gave the last prescription of Bingkay's antibiotics, for 6th dose 10am and 7th at 6pm. I left again and bought the medicines. Finally, my sister can now go home.

Bing related a story when I got back that Papa made her giggled to laughter. When the kitchen attendant asked for the food tray with the plates and saucers on it, Papa handed it to Bingkay. I guess he had forgotten that bingkay had her dextrose on. She attempted to take it as well when she realized she couldn't carry it. They all laugh out loud. PJ volunteered to give it to the attendant.

I went down to the cashier and settled the hospital bill. I also asked for a copy Medical Certificate she could present when she comes back to school.

We went home around 8:20pm. We waited pa kasi for her last dose of branded antibiotic [e-mention ba?], for her IVF to consume and for her IV tube to be remove. She looked well naman. Thanks to Ryan for helping us out with the things we brought to the hospital. When we got home, our pets tails never cease to wag upon seeing my sister. They missed her so much. They missed Ate Bing for 2days and 2 nights.

Thanks to the Medical and Nursing Staff..GOD BLESS!!

an emotional yet funny weekend

Friday..
While waiting for mui to come over, i stayed again at the internet lab here at school.."it pays to be faculty member," i told myself [chuckles]..she owe me a chika [story] she forgot to relate when we get along last Saturday..anyways, she opened up..told me the story behind the story..people are entitled to their own opinion mui..nevermind them..it won't make
you less of a person..we know you better than them, ok? Words can't bring you down..

Saturday..3rd Padigosan Festival
I woke up early [got used to it already!], opened the television and watched Kabuhayang Swak na Swak at 5:30AM..I just love the concept it offers to viewers like me, who aspires to be an entrepreneur! My letter was once featured in the show when I was in Manila 2 years ago. The show runs for 30minutes. After that, i went outside. Let the DOGS out of their cage
and greeted them "Good Morning"..

I was checking test papers with a coffee on the side then mui reminded the group about the get together. We would supposedly meet after lunch but was moved later in the afternoon. Elite will be present, through her text message. Thank GOD, mabubuo na kami [we would be complete]. Unexpectedly, visitors came in at home. Had some chitchats and left at around 6pm. Told mui, i'm coming to meet with them.

weee...Let's volt in!! tenententenententen!! hahaha!! i took a quick [quick daw o!] bath, dressed up and left home..

on my way to the meeting place, received a text message again that the group was waiting for me na sa may park..hehe, late ang beauty ni pucca..sorry guyz!! glad to see them again lalo na si elite at may plus pa, si amor..

DJs of MOR-Davao draw the crowds attention and Digosenos were delighted by the music created by the TALIGSIK BAND..Kaanhi na jud si tanini sa Digos..naninuod jud..hahaha!!

After the show, the group ate out at CAA [lot and i's second time already]. Buti na lang may dala akong P100. Almost all the tables were occupied. We settled-in near the counter. Medyo matagal tagal nga lang kaming na-entertain kahit nasa gitna na kami..hehehe..

The crew who served us [codename: C] wasn't that friendly at all. He seemed irritated and the complete opposite of A. Kairita! His actions does it all. From taking our orders, getting the menus back to serving the meals. We were left staring at each other. Be thankful we didn't file any complaint. Wait till you do that again the next time we visit the place. You'd
probably be hearing from us. [thumbs down]

We strolled around and took pictures. Set the timer, requested people to take our photos ug gamit pud pagkataas sa kamot ni elite kay nakapa picture jud ming unom na siya ang nikuha..hahaha!! Smile gihapon maski gipaningot na ug taman.

Why do time runs fast when friends are having fun? We parted ways pass 10pm!

Was kinda tired When i got home. I slept around 10:35pm..

Sunday..
My morning isn't complete without a dose of coffee. I am a self-confessed coffee-holic!! Watched KSnS again but this time, it airs at 7AM. Papa reminded me through text to catch the TV show.

While in the midst of computing the midterm grades of my students, I received a text from a friend who needs a shoulder to lean on.

We went to Our Lady of Benedictine Monastery wherein my bestfriend finds enlightenment. We sat on the highest stair leading to the statue of the Holy Mother of God. I offered my time to listen, made my observations and gave broad openings. Char, therapeutic techniques kaayo..hehehe!

It's hard seeing a person experiencing a terrible, complicating, rocky relationship. Seeing your friend burst into tears from too much heartaches. When asked 'why still continue when its not making you happy anymore?', you'd hear the famous line 'because of love'..oh, well!!

But, despite the pitiful moment this person is undergoing, I was able to help ease the pain by means of comedic lines and acts.

Then, we went to this place. Wishing the strong winds would take away the pains and heartaches of my dear friend. Where we talked of our future plans. Envisioning ourselves working in the land of milk and honey. We vowed to make our vision board. I'm glad i saw the smiles and heard the laughters! I felt a sense of fulfillment, I was able to help in my own little way.