The World of Second Chances

Cheap Gimmick!

August 4, 2008

That’s Entertainment

Ang cheap naman ng gimmick na kesyo kerida daw ang mother ni Aljur Abrenica. Ano nga bang movie meron siya ngayon? Narinig kong may pino-promote daw. Bakit kelangan pang ungkatin ang mga ganung family issues? Well, hindi naman daw kerida ang mother nya. Ang totoo, ang mother nya ang pinakasalan ng father nya after di mag-materialize ang pakikisama nito sa mga naunang babae sa buhay nya. May kapatid na mas matanda pa sa kanilang magkakapatid si Aljur. Kinikilabutan ako habang nagpapaliwanag sya. Parang ang cheap kasi ng issue! Pwede namang i-focus na lang sa love team nila ni Kris Bernal, bakit pati ganung ka-cheap-an eh pagpatulan? Sino ba may pakana nun? Hindi inuungkat ang family issues sa national TV!

Naalala ko tuloy ang batang si Charming na sinabi sa TV ang hinanakit nya sa kanyang ama. Sana di na lang din inungkat ang buhay ng bata para di na nagsalita.

Si Sunshine Cruz vs. Ched Cantu na sister-in-law nya kay Cesar Montano, muntik pang magdemandahan. Yun yung mga family issues na walang keber ang tagapanood kung mag-away ba sila o magkabati! Debah?

Sabagay, nung mag-iringan din ang magpinsan Geneva at Sheryl Cruz, vocal din ang una sa hinanakit nya sa huli. Pwede bang wag na lang magsabihan ng hinanakit on TV?

Lalong nakakatawang-nakakainis ang mga showbiz couple na naghihiwalay. Nagtatapunan ng putik sa harap ng publiko. Buti nga tumigil na si Ruffa at Ylmas, ano!

Basta, cheap para sa akin ang gamitin ang kahirapan at sad past para lang magkaroon ng simpatya ang tao sa kanila! Yun lang!
Meeting His Brother

August 1, 2008

Wedding & Family Life

I filed a half-day leave of absence yesterday to accompany my fiance’ on his annual medical exam. I chanced upon an old acquaintance in college and I introduced Miel to her. My classmate was not surprised to know that I’m no longer with my daughter’s father.

After that, we went to Miel’s brother’s apartment. It was my first time to meet him and he’s almost two years younger than I. It was awkward to call him “kuya” so I addressed him in his first name. Just like Miel, he is mild-mannered. I think that we can get along well. They’re just very simple people with no pretensions or illusions of grandeur.
My answer is “YES!”

July 30, 2008

Life & Love

5:00 AM this morning, Miel went to my apartment to check me over.
I am suffering from a bad cold since last night. He went straight
to my room, lied on my bed and checked my temperature. He reached for
the Vicks Vaporub and massaged my forehead. It was he who suggested to
me to try the conventional way of treating colds. I hate the scent of
Vicks Vaporub. There’s something in it that makes me sick to the stomach!

He asked me to close my eyes and I did. He kissed me on my lips and said,
“Will you promise to understand me no matter what?”

I opened my eyes. His eyes were teary. I asked him what the problem is.
He said that he’s not sure whether he’ll be around with me tomorrow or
on the coming days.

I asked him if he intends to move out of the company. He said no.
He caressed my left hand and inserted a gold ring into my middle finger.

“Will you marry me?” he asked. His face was blushing. His eyes, still teary.

“Are you kidding? That’s my ring!” I said. I pretended not to believe him.

“No, I bought it for you,” he said.

I was still sleepy. I looked at the engagement ring. My ring has three small stones
on it. The engagament ring has only one stone, though slightly larger than my ring’s
stones.

“Yes, I will marry you. You will be the father of my children. I love you!” I said.

“I love you, too. You’ll be mine forever,” he said.

He closed his eyes, probably lingering the moment. He said that he’s sweet but not
romantic. I disagree. He is more than a romantic. What is more romantic or sweeter than
a boyfriend who checks you over when you’re sick?

I still cannot believe that we’re engaged.

God, you are so good! You gave me two frogs to lead me to my prince!
The Search Is Over

July 25, 2008

Life & Love

In 2000, I prayed to God to give me The One who would stay with me for the rest of my life. I asked for a sign and I told Him that whoever that man would be, I promise to love and accept him because it’s God who sent him to me.

I met a handsome prince who later turned into a handsome frog. I loved him so much and I prayed so hard for him. But God did not listen to my prayers. The handsome frog left me with his beautiful frog.

A year and a half later, I chanced upon a handsome commoner. The princess thought that just like the playful princes that she met, he was just another player. But the handsome commoner bravely fought for his love. I, the princess, was stupefied!

The handsome commoner tried his best to prove to me that he’s The One that I’ve long been looking for. He’s God-fearing; a trait that I’ve been searching for in a partner. I want to have a partner who will bring me close to God. Little by little, it became clear to me that he’s The One that I’ve been praying for.

But I was doubtful. I asked God to give me a sign if the handsome commoner is The One. God sent me his response through a dream. It was a prophetic dream. I was doubtful once more. I asked God to give me more signs. The next day, the handsome commoner gave me the sign that I saw in the dream. It was final, the handsome commoner is The One!

The search is over for The One.
The One

July 22, 2008

Life & Love

Now, it can be told. The reason why PV dumped me was not because
of his obligation to his family but because he fell out of love
with me. I am not sure how he managed to keep the third party
in our relationship a secret; he was a con-artist.

I had some clues before that there could be another woman but
I just ignored the signs. When you love someone, you give your
100% of trust.

I am not angry at the other woman. More often than not, the reason
why a couple breaks is because one of them cease loving and
fighting for the relationship. PV stopped loving me; he found
someone else and replaced me with her.

God is so good, He let me lose PV to gain Miel. He gave me the signs
that Miel is the One. Thank you, PV, for hurting me in the most
unimaginable way. Now, I can appreciate happiness with Miel because
of the pains that I went through with you.
The Bf and the Flirt

July 16, 2008

Life & Love

Bf and I were renting DVD. I went to the sci-fi section while he, to the action section.

One male staff approached me and offered me to try “Jumper.” I told him that I’ve watched that movie. He asked me who the main actor was. I told him it was Hayden Christensen of Star Wars. He asked me if I know of Hayden’s other movies. I told him that he should know more about movies and actors than me because he works in a DVD rental shop. He flirted with me all along while my bf was just a few steps away.

At home, while watching “P2,” Miel narrated what happened earlier. We both had a good laugh at the DVD guy because obviously, he didn’t get that Miel and I are sweethearts!

“Do I look like your elder sister?” I teased him.

“Not at all. He was just a plain flirt; he didn’t notice that I was your bf,” Miel replied.

What will I do if someone will flirt with Miel while I’m with him? Hahaha!
Cuppy Cake

July 15, 2008

Wedding & Family Life

You’re my Honeybunch, Sugarplum
Pumpy-umpy-umpkin, You’re my Sweetie Pie
You’re my Cuppycake, Gumdrop
Snoogums-Boogums, You’re the Apple of my Eye
And I love you so and I want you to know
That I’ll always be right here
And I love to sing sweet songs to you
Because you are so dear

I passed this ringtone to Miel through bluetooth. He listened to it and blurted out, “Si Brad ito, ah!”

Brad is the name of our future baby. What endears Miel to me is his fondness of kids. Last week, when we went to the mall, we window-shopped for some baby items. The salesboy thought that I was pregnant. I was quick to correct him that I was not. Miel and I are both infanticipating. I am falling for Miel each day. I know he’ll be a good husband and father.