Boredom

Boredom equals death
Nothing to do, just kill time
Somebody... save me!

Miss You

Me: Do you have school tom?
4 yr girl: I miss you when Im in school. *gives me a gigil hug*

*melts*

Finale

Congrats Pacman!

Who would have thought that it would only take you 3 rounds?

Poor Morales, he looked stunned... he looked so lost. Awww.. guapo ka pa naman . Would this be the end of his career?

Just a thought...
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Chronicles of an Emobear 102

I have not written any worthwhile entries recently. Maybe it is because I am not feeling too introspective these days. Or maybe I am trying to run away from my inner thoughts.

Sometimes, I miss being in a relationship. Keep in mind that is different from missing the real person. What I miss is the special treatment…the feeling of being exclusive…the ultimate high you get from all those kilig moments. However, I realized that I would rather be somebody's best friends than somebody's one and only princess. Or baby. Or sang. Or whatever.

Of course, being a ‘best friend’ of someone you actually like more that a friend is an entirely a different matter. It irritates me when a girl and a guy who are obviously infatuated with each other and describes their relationship as ‘just friends’ or we are just best friends. A best friend is not someone you flirt shamelessly with. A best friend is someone who's seen you at your ugliest moments. Someone you have built an entire library of inside jokes with…Someone who will genuinely want to console you when you are down…Someone who will take care of you when you are wasted…Someone who will not worry the moment you fail to reply or call… Someone you enjoy doing things with. It is easy to find these qualities in one's girl friends, but in just one romantic prospect? Tricky.

It is easier to find unconditional love with the people we do not even plan to do so with. The strange thing is, it is a lot more difficult with the ones we spend so much effort on trying just to be compatible.

Ground

Who would have thought that by unplugging a cellphone charger would shock me?

Coincidentally last night there was a segment in local television wherein a guy used his body to transport electricity! How come it seemed nothing to him? Then again, the show was genius world of records.

Good morning to me!

The Story Behind the Blood Compact

Located in Bohol's capital city, Tagbilaran, the historic site is the place where one of the most important events in the Philippines' history, the Blood Compact between Sikatuna, a native chieftain and Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, the Spanish explorer and colonizer took place on March 16, 1565. The Sikatuna-Legaspi blood compact is considered as the First Treaty of Friendship between peoples of different races, religious, culture and civilization. It was a treaty of friendship based on mutual respect and equality. The History Legaspi's fleet first landed in Cebu on February 13, 1565 but it did not stay long because the natives were hostile. In search for food, the fleet sailed to Samar, Leyte, Limasawa and Camiguin islands. But it was unable to secure food. Then, the fleet headed for Mindanao but was met by bad weather. When it reached the coast of Bo-ol, it abandoned its plan for Mindanao and took shelter in a small bay in the Bo-ol area. The Bo-ol natives were first observed to be hostile also to legaspi and his men. It was so because of the sad experience of the natives with the Portuguese who had earlier visited Bohol from Moluccas on large praus and committed outrageous acts against them posing as Castilians. The Spaniards however, found the natives to have already an established civilization. They had their own political, social and economic system which surprised the Spaniards. The natives lived in villages called 'barangays' ruled by datus. A datu was the judge, the lawmaker and the exclusive leader in times of war. As such, a datu was known to have at least 100 to 200 slaves. While the Spaniards were initiating friendly relations with the natives, Legaspi sent out emissaries to the chieftain, Rajah Sikatuna, who was the only chieftain contacted at that time, but he was reluctant at the outset to meet the Spanish general believing that he was Portuguese. But the historic moment did come to be Legaspi, representing the king of Spain, and Sikatuna, who represented the natives made historic "Blood Compact". A sharp dagger was used in cutting slightly both the arms of Legaspi and Siaktuna, then having their blood mixed in a cup of wine. From this cup both men drank to become blood brothers in eternal friendship. The act has come down in history as promise of brotherhood and friendship.

Source: from the Internet

Cebu - Bohol 1

Monday
Nothing really eventful occurred other than the palatable we had at home. Hello lechon, pata tim, kinilaw and fish! Let us not forget the suman and mangoes for dessert!

Tuesday
We went to STK a.k.a. Sutukil for lunch. For those who do not know STK means: Sugba, Tugba (?) and Kilaw. Yeah, something like that :) We got huge crabs, big shrimps, kinilaw na isda, grilled fish and fish soup! It was like seafood heaven there! Everyone was silent and satisfied. *burps*

Afterwards, we did tourist stuff --- Magellan’s cross, Sto. Nino, Plantation Bay and Shangri-la. As usual, picture picture galore. Too bad we weren’t able to get near the Sto. Nino cause there was a long line. Instead we prayed in the church area. I liked Plantation Bay better compared to Shangri-la. It offered more activities such as wall climbing, kayaking, tennis, scuba diving and a whole lot more. Note to self: Save up for Plantation Bay! :) Hopefully when that time comes there would be lesser Asians and more white people… I had an overdose of Koreans and Taiwanese!

We had dinner at home. Obviously I was delighted with the food served by my relatives. Hello creamy carbonara and never ending supply of lechon! We had bico for dessert.

Then I went to the modista to have something made. My gosh, I am old! That was all I can say.

We had a taste a night life too. We used our Starbuko coupons and got ourselves caffeine. Afterwards we looked for a bar to hangout. We seemed like losers though because most of the bars were closed due to I do not know what reason. Duh, it was a holiday. We ended up in a bar where I’ve been in my last couple of visits. It was alright.

Quotable Quotes:
“ang tigas ng puwet niya”
“gaanon ba talaga iyon?”

Wednesday
We woke up early and headed to Pier 1 to catch the earliest boat ride to Bohol. I was asleep the whole trip. When we arrived our “tour guide” was waiting for us already. First stop was the Chocolate Hills. There was like 200 plus or so steps to reach the highest point to have a good view of the hundreds of hills which surrounded the area. It was breathtaking!

Trivia:
The area where the Chocolate Hills now stands was before under water.

Next stop was lunch at the Floating Restaurant in Loboc, River. It was called as such since buffet was served on a huge raft which was on top of two bangkas. There was another bangka which was the head bangka cause it had the engine. The food was not that great. There was pansit, squid, seaweeds, chicken, pork bbq and shell soup. Unlimited fruits were served for dessert. I guess the rain kinda ruined the whole meal for me. Imagine, we were halfway into our meal then suddenly the rained poured vigorously! We scrambled to the middle portion of the raft to keep ourselves dry. The food got wet. Oh yeah, there was this guy who provided entertainment. When it suddenly rained, he sang “Ulan”. Haha. Despite the rain, all in all, it was a good experience. The ambiance was very relaxing and soothing. Who would have thought we’d see Tarzan? :)

Then we went to visit my relatives…the Tarsiers. They are such tiny cute little beings with rat like tails. Cute! I would like to own one but the caretaker said it would just die. Awww. :(

Trivia:
Tarsiers eat crickets.

Next stop was the giant python named “Prony”. It was such a struggle to get there due to the rain. The path was muddy and slippery. It was disappointing cause they asked for an entrance fee, unlike the Tarsiers, there was a donation box. We were not forced to pay. Then when we finally saw Prony, she was asleep in the corner! No fun! Guess we paid for one of her caretakers/entertainer. There was an “it” who performed a “snake dance”. “It” told us a brief history of Prony as well. And guess what? “It” is not a linguist but “It” knows 25 languages. Crazy.

Afterwards, we visited the Baclayon Church which is the second oldest church. It housed the third largest bamboo organ next to the one in Las Pinas and San Agustin. Well, I picked up something. Haha.

Then for another dose of history, we passed by the sight where the blood compact occurred. There was a monument that portrayed the signing of the treaty. I felt so disturbed cause I do not know the history behind it and there was no sign or something about it. Note to self: read about it. Go0gle it!

That was not the end of our tourist escapades for the day. We went to the Hagdanan Cave. It was scary for the path was super steep. We all conquered our phobias and made it safely to the bottom. It was dark since there were no lights compared to the other caves I’ve seen. On the other hand, the tour guide said the cave was well lit during mornings and afternoons --- whenever there’s sun for it would enter the huge cave. Too bad we weren’t in our swim gear cause we could have swam.

For the night, we went to the relative of my cousin. They were all welcoming. They served shrimps, crabs, chicken and fish for dinner. It was super good that we finished the almost all of it. What was left were small white meat chicken and fish. Then we stayed and talked in the dining area. I felt embarrassed when I found out that they haven’t eaten. Whooops. Then again, they mentioned that they already ate. But still, the crabs and shrimps were all gone! We were such intruders. My cousin haven't seen her lola in such a long time and we see how we acted. Whoopsie.

Thursday and Friday to follow…