Wednesday, August 29, 2007

HARANA...

Minsan, may isang dalaga. Nasa kolehiyo sya, second year. Kagagaling nya lang sa probinsya para sa pasko at bagong taon. At kaka-birthday nya lang din. Kaya nang mag-aya ang barkada nyang mag-ice cream sa Eagle’s park sa gitna ng baseball field, sumama sya. Kahit pa may kailangan syang tapusing program para kinabukasan.

Pagdating sa Eagle’s park, nandun din ang binatang nanliligaw sa kanya, kasama ang barkada.

Walang ice cream.

Pero may gitara at bulaklak. At isang lalaking namumutla sa kaba.

May kumanta at nagsimula na ang harana.

Napatigil ang dalaga. Napa-isip, “hindi na siguro nagbibiro ang kumag na ‘to. Nanginginig ang boses e. At nakakalimutan pa ang lyrics…”. Buti na lang sinasalo ng barkada nya.

Pagkatapos ng tatlong kanta, binigay ng binata ang bulaklak sa dalaga at nag-usap sila. Samantalang di matigil sa hagikhikan at tawanan ang kani-kanilang barkada.

Pagkatapos mag-picture-picture, umuwi na sila sa dorm.

Natapos ang harana nung malamig na gabing ‘yon.

Pero dun nag-simula ang lahat.

------ Circa Jan1998 ------


ang baduy. pero hayaan nyo na, minsan lang ako mag-senti…


HARANA
Parokya ni Edgar

uso pa ba ang harana
marahil ikaw ay nagtataka
sino ba 'tong mukhang gago
nagkandarapa sa pagkanta
at nasisintunado sa kaba

may'rong dalang mga rosas
suot na may maong na kupas
at naryan pa ang barkada
naka-porma't naka-barong
sa awiting daig pa ang minus one
at sing-along

puno ang langit ng bitwin
at kay lamig pa ng hangin
sa 'yong tingin ako'y nababaliw giliw
at sa awitin kong ito
sana'y maibigan mo
ibubohos ko ang buong puso ko
sa isang munting harana
para sa'yo

di ba parang isang sine
isang pelikulang romantiko
di ba't ikaw ang bidang artista
at ako ang 'yong leading man
sa istoryang nagwawakas
sa pag-ibig na wagas

puno ang langit ng bitwin
at kay lamig pa ng hangin
sa 'yong tingin ako'y nababaliw giliw
at sa awitin kong ito
sana'y maibigan mo
ibubohos ko ang buong puso ko
sa isang munting harana
para sa 'yo

Uso pa ba ang harana
Marahil ngayo'y alam mo na
Basta para sa 'yo aking hirang
Kahit na magmukhang hibang

Tutupdin ang lahat liyag
Pagka't ako'y iyong bihag
At mahal kita sinta….


ONLY YOU
The Platters

Only you can make this world seem right
Only you can make the darkness bright.
Only you and you alone
Can thrill me like you do
And fill my heart with love for only you.

Only you can make this change in me,
For it's true, you are my destiny.
When you hold my hand,
I understand the magic that you do.

You're my dream come true,
My one and only you.

One and only you.


FALLIN’
Teri de Sario

I'm afraid to fly
And I don't know why
I'm jealous of the people who
Are not afraid to die

It's just that I recall
Back when I was small
Someone promised
that they'd catch me
And then they let me fall

And now I'm fallin'
Fallin' fast again
Why do I always take a fall
When I fall in love

You think by now I've learned
Play with fire you get burned
But fire can be also warm
And that's why I return

Turn and walk away
That's what I should do
My head says go and find the door
My heart says I'll find you

And now I'm fallin', fallin’ fast again
Why do I always take a fall when I fall in love

It always turns out the same
Loving someone, losing myself
Only got me to blame

Help me im fallin fallin
Catch me if you can
Maybe this time I'll have it all
Maybe I’ll take it after all
Maybe this time I won’t fall
When I fall in love

Monday, August 27, 2007

NOT-SO-VITAL STATISTICS

I posted the entry below on Jul 7, '06 6:22 AM.

After 1 year, 1 month, and 20 days, I'm proud to say that I've finally achieved my ideal weight (operative word = "my"). Still working on the "statistics" though. Hahahaa.

What did I do?

- went to Singapore, hence, I stopped eating with BF (so hindi ko na sya sinasabayan)

- nakakatamad magluto for 1 person, so di na rin ako masyadong nagluluto (at kumakain) sa house ngayon

- commute and walk to work/home carrying 2 kilos-worth of laptop and kikay stuff for approx 2 hours a day

- less rice & carbs

- fruit or salad (no mayo) for dinner

- normal meal for lunch

- 1 piece of toast, with minimal spread, and 1 cup of non-fat milk for breakfast

Surprising results. And I didn't have to give up my once-a-month Ruffles and dark chocolate craving.

So kung gusto nyong pumayat, pumunta na rin kayong Singapore. Hahahaha!

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NOT-SO-VITAL STATISTICS

I have gained soooooooo much weight. I'm bursting out of my jeans, shirts, undies, and what-have-you. And i refuse to shop for new clothes as it will not motivate me to force myself to fit into my now-tight wardrobe. I need the motivation. I need to lose weight. FAST.

So, starting this week, I tried a modified South Beach-Oprah diet: less carbs/starches and more lean meat, fish, and veggies. I'm mortified to be without fruits, so I still eat fruits daily. My current favorite is half-pineapple sprinkled with a little salt.

Also starting this week, I did at least 30-minute cardio exercises everyday. I only rested last Thursday. But I walked from the office all the way home, which is a 30-minute walk, so I guess that counted.

I've also made a promise to myself that my measurements would go down. So here's the baseline (never mind that the whole cyberworld will be privy to such private details. Nonetheless, like I said, I need the motivation. This shall keep me in line:

Left Right
Upper Arm 11 " 11" ----------> problem area!!!
Lower Arm 9.5" 9.5"
Upper Thighs 21" 21.5" ---------> problem area!!!
Lower Thighs 17.5" 17.5"
Calves 13.4" 13"

Waist 27"
Navel 30"
Lower Abdomen 33.2" -----------> problem area!!!!
Hips/Ass 35.5"

Weight 120 lbs ---------> problem area!!!


Inches were added to practically every part of my body. Except my frigging boobs. Oh well, they're God's gifts, so might as well be happy.

Will be checking next week if there is any progress. If none, I'll be forced to resort to appetite-reducing-metabolism-accelerator pills. I swear.

I am a woman with a mission.