CPA Bum

While I still have 25 kilometers (what a coincidence) ahead of me before reaching home, my BlackBerry is charged, I’m on BBMAX, plus consider the heavy traffic anticipation, I’m going to maximize my time by posting a gratitude entry.

I turned 25 years old for about a week and a day ago. It didn’t turn out as I would want to, like maybe all fireworks and meeting Damon Salvatore but it was still something worth remembering. I conditioned my heart and mind to be positive and worry-free. Fortunately, I succeed in spending wisely (mentally, physically, spiritually, socially, professionally) my only SILVER day in life.

With all that being said, let me say at least 25 thank-yous.

1. For everyone who greeted me on facebook,. I know it was posted but still, the effort and time typing (or for some, copy-pasting) the words mean so much already,

2. Tweeted me,

3. Commented on my instagram photos,

4. Sent me an SMS,

5. Called me the moment they remembered or when someone informed them or when they learned about it,

6. BBM-ed me,

7. Emailed me,

8. Greeted me in private,

9. Greeted me in public,

10. Bought me cakes,

11. Sang over the phone,

12. Sang in person,

13. Gave me a card,

14. Left me gift certificates,

15. Greeted me many times,

16. Those who are not on facebook, or I’m not friends with on social networks but still knew my birthday,

17. Wished me love life,

18. Wished me good health,

19. Wished me happiness,

20. Waited and spent the night with me with a drink or two,

21. Waited for me in the wee hours and still gave me a bottle to drink,

22. For those who waited and fell asleep,

23. Who gave me presents,

24. Those who forgot and still greeted me,

25. And last but never the least, thank You Lord for giving me my 25th year of existence. I am still not an expert in life, though. But I guess, nobody is yet.

It’s been a tough road and I know it’s not yet over. I wish to survive however.

PS: I’m home. So much better travel time than last night. Happy weekends!

This is not to say that I have the best set of friends. Okay no, scratch that.

I think I have the best diversified set of friends.

I’m not enumerating all here but I want to mention a few who recently made an impact.

My highs school BFFs, who never fail to divert my worries even in a short time just by talking about whatever in our BBM group. Haha.

B, for always being able to understand and for giving me advices that I would have given myself too (in my calm and sober state).

My IA family, always the better people, the matured ones to whom I can tell anything and everything without being judged.

Thank you for helping me get through whatever it is I’m going through.

Xoxo

Look! Hahaha. Notice how fast my thoughts shifted from one topic to another. From weather, to pearls, to spaghetti, to work, to failure. Haha. Guess I’m up for another sleepless night. Haha. My mind’s on a work mode. :)

Oh I miss blogging. I have tons of pictures, lessons, experiences and desires to share. I swear I’ll get back. :)

Xoxo.

I’m going to talk about what happened tonight. No, not work, I believe I’ve whined enough about it on my twitter (@miadagal). Hehe. It’s not every night that I accidentally send a wrong message to everyone, that I run out of cash, and that someone approaches me and asks for money. All those happened to me on my way home. I was basag like that, daig pa ang nakainom. Haha!

I came from Crossing (Shaw Boulevard) and was planning to drop by the office to prepare some slips for tomorrow. But then it was already late. I took off the bus at Paseo around 8:30PM. While walking across Ayala Ave. to Rufino Street, I thought of why not walk back to Ayala EDSA and head home, since it’s also my sister’s birthday. (Please greet her, @rizzadagal on twitter! Hehe.) I wanted to celebrate it with her and my family. But then, my feet turned right to Rada St., off to Serenitea. Couldn’t help, I was so tired and drained, and my lips got chopped pa :( Apparently, I have a friend who sometimes stays and sleeps in that condo where Serenitea is located. So I messaged her right away to ask if she was there. What I did on my phone, instead of composing a new message, I keyed-in her name and clicked “search.” All kinds of communications I made with her would show up. I chose the one where I sent her an SMS. “Mar! U at Rada?” I texted. Immediately after a second, I received two messages. Message 1 from colleague: “Walking near Standard Chartered.” Message 2 from Mar: “Wala. Bakit?” Then after a minute, I received from another colleague: “Mar! U at Rada? –huh?” Then from another friend, “Wrong sent ka, Mia. Haha!” So I started to open my eyes wide enough to check what I sent minutes ago…. “DANG! WRONG SENT!!!!!” was my instant thinking. Haha! How did it happen?!?! Later, I recognized that I sent my personal message to the same people I greeted during Christmas. That particular message appeared on my search ‘cos Mar’s name was in there. She was one of the few people I greeted. If you didn’t receive, I apologize, I don’t have your mobile number. :) When I learnt about it, I paused and thought for a few seconds, “Should I inform them it was a wrong message or should I just ignore?” Blah, I chose the former. I texted them an apology message. Hahaha! Then, I entered Serenitea silently laughing at my own mistake.

I ordered Okinawa (brown sugar based tea) with 50% less sugar. I was carrying a backpack so when I was asked for my payment, I needed to bring it down on a chair and looked for my wallet. After three minutes of searching for money, I realized… I RAN OUT OF CASH!!! I was already at the counter and people were waiting and I already placed my order and so I should pay! But I had only one bill left in my coin purse and it was a FIFTY PESO BILL! My wallet had no bill! Only cards and receipts!!!! Hahaha! So I had to say it while being looked at, “I ran out of cash. Mag withdraw lang ako muna ha? Balik ako.” WAAAAAAHHH!!!! Thank God, there was an ATM in front of the building! I went back and paid and got my tea. I was walking back to Dela Rosa while still exchanging messages and sharing what I just experienced to some friends. Then some random man talked to me.

“Pasensya na po sa abala. Nahuli po kasi yung paninda kong mga buko pie sa Ayala. Bawal po pala magtinda dun. Sa Calamba po ako nauwi. Baka po pwedeng makahingi kahit pamasahe lang po.” Wala na akong nasabi kundi, “Magkano po pamasahe niyo?” He said, “80 po. Pasensya na po sa abala. Kung lagi po kayo dito, dadalhan ko po kayo ng buko pie.” Without even hearing his last words, I was already getting my wallet in my bag. Buti na lang nakapag withdraw ako! I gave him a hundred bucks and said, “Wag na po kayo magtinda dun next time ha… Merry Christmas! :)” He then thanked me and replied, “God bless.”

It was so random, I was so touched on that split second. So glad I was given a chance to help that man. I remembered when I was once like that… not that I got caught selling on prohibited areas, but it was when I joined Run for Pasig last year. I don’t know if I’ve shared this before but I’ll say it anyway. I left everything, i.e. mobile and money, in the car. I kept nothing with me when I ran with my sister. I totally forgot that my sister runs almost twice as fast as I do. So she finished right away while I was in the middle of thousands of people… MISSING! Hahaha! Man, I walked the whole Mall of Asia for FOUR FREAKIN’ HOURS!!! Until I reached the police station and asked if I could make use of their mobile to text my mom because, I said, “I WAS MISSING!” Wahahaha! Hilarious! After living two decades, nun pa ako nawala! Hahaha! So that’s why I felt really bad for him. It takes a lot of guts to ask a stranger for money or favor you know you can’t return right away or in the future. Sa sitwasyon ko nun, it was so difficult na makitext sa stranger. SOBRA! Admit it, if you were on the other side, you’d think twice and be skeptic about it. What if it was just a scam or an act, di ba? Pero wala eh, hindi ko na naisip yun kasi I’d been there. I know how hard it was. Now, I feel thankful that I bumped into him, or he bumped into me. I’m very happy to be of help to somebody. If he was lying, it’d still be okay with me.

What a very memorable night it was. Good night y’all! <3

Resorts World. Krazy Garlic. Kopi Roti. Opus. Republiq. Timezone. Stupid Crazy Love. Taters. Starbucks. Forever 21.

I have the whole Sunday to hopefully rest. Though I really don’t mind going through all those over again. ;)

It was amazingly fantastic catching up with college friends, seeing new nice faces, meeting cool people, laughing at and about each other, and of course drinking while dancing in heels! Oh my! The satisfaction of being in the crowd who wanted nothing else but to enjoy and make the most out of the night. Just as much as how you wanted yours to be, worry and care free. It was sooo goood!

Today, on the other hand, I got to bond with myself. And oh was it suuuper!!! Missed it with all my heart! Watched the romantic-comedy-feel-good movie all by myself. Good thing I was able to buy a ticket early cos the lines were crazy! Blockbuster inside the movie house. Stayed in Timezone and sang to kill time. Hanging out alone is fulfilling, however expensive.

On my way home, I passed by F21 and got tempted to come inside. And then, naturally, I saw cute accessories and blouses and dresses and bags and shoes and make-ups. Of course I went to fit my chosen clothes. Super swak!!! Proudly, I end up purchasing only two necklaces. And that’s all. Yes! Imagine having a bunch at first and being able to remove din everything at the end. Haha. Believe me, it was haaaaaard!!!! Hahaha!

So there you go, my weekend story. ;)