Bigger smiles from Bacolod! Part 1

Warning: If you haven't got time, skip this post coz it's pretty long.

BACK FROM THE CRAZY, MOST ANTICIPATED BACOLOD TRIP EVARRRR.

I got to Bacolod around 9 am and met up with Mau at L'Fisher. We were supposed to claim our tickets to the after party but since our contact was not gonna be at the office until 10, we decided to go to our hotel first.

Glad our taxi was nice- he even agreed to take us to Silay and Talisay for 600 pesos. (We paid him 700 though. Pang 'tip'.) He took us around, dropped us off at Manokan Country where Mau and I had a hearty chicken inasal meal- kamayan style! haha Sarap!

Anyway, let me take you through THE highlight of the trip. We got back to the hotel at 1:30- Mau was able to take a nap while I bathed in preparation for the hot weather. I don't wanna be stinky during the game. haha

We were supposed to leave at 2:30 but it was raining so we decided to let it stop first. We were able to leave at 3 for Panaad. I've been to Bacolod countless of times but never in Panaad so it was a surprise to see that it was 'looban'. It's somewhere in the outskirts where you have to pass narrow roads. When we got to a rotonda, the police men asked us to just walk to the stadium (which isn't visible from where we got off) because cars aren't allowed to go any further.

A little father down that strip of road, we saw the stadium. It just literally popped into our sight. First thing that entered my mind was 'Quidditch field!' We lined up at the 'blue tickets' immediately. A lot of blue ticket people were already there. I thought we won't get good seats but later that night I figured we had the best ones. Those who sat on the lower bleachers originally had a nicer view until latecomers started pouring in and had to stand so their view was blocked. Us? Really good. Clear view, closer to the right half of the field where most of the 'action' took place. LOVE IT! We met new people too- Kuya Jam, a friend of Mau's from Fine Arts, brought along three other friends whom we saved seats for. It's always nice to meet new people.

During the half time, I checked my phone. I had three text messages telling me they saw me on TV. HAHAHA Hilarious! I have to verify that later when I watch the replay.

First burst of the fireworks. I love this shot. hehe :)

Moving on...after the games, we all stayed outside the stadium. We didn't leave immediately because of the narrow roads. Suffice to say it was like EDSA on a rush hour that time. While waiting for the crowd to disperse, the bus of Team Mongolia passed by in front of us. We waved at the players. They were sad- duh. haha But some were smiling too.

Azkal bus sponsored by Manila Beer. Photo from http://azkalsunited.tumblr.com/

A few minutes later the Azkals bus was approaching. It was so difficult to move because the fans were on the road, screaming and waving! I said to Mau 'Lapit tayo!' She said 'Wag ka na lumapit kasi di ka nila mapapansin sa dami ng tao, dito ka lang.' So I obeyed and just waved from where I'm standing. AND THEN THE CRAZY HAPPENED. OH MY GOD, NEIL SAW ME AND PUT OUT HIS HAND AND WAVED AT ME. YES, AT ME. Eye contact, and smile and all that. And I know it was for me because I was the only one standing in that spot. Mau, Kuya Jam, and his friends were laughing at me because I stood there- all kilig like a teenager. SHIT. hahaha I told them 'I know I hate screaming fan girls but all that just went out of the window' HAHAHA

Anyway, Kuya Jam's friend Jona (if I remember it right) offered us all a ride. So funny coz after we managed to stuff ourselves in the vehicle (we were 10 people), a lady knocked on the window saying 'flat kayo'. HAHAHA So we went out of the car, the driver worked on the tire only to find out walang cross bar! So it took us another hour- as in wala nang traffic sa road- naubos na yung tao sa Panaad- andun pa rin kami. ahahaha The waiting was pretty bearable though as we had a lotta laughs sharing stories about football. We were feeling the hunger though as it was already 11 pm. Finally another friend's car came to the rescue and dropped Mau and I off at our hotel. Mau and I just changed and went immediately to L'Fisher for the after party.

Thank You

Lately I find myself tweeting thank you's to God. I'll try to make it a habit because it's been only a month into 2011 and I've been very lucky in so many occasions.

And my latest tweet

Thanks Papa God! ANG SARAP TALAGA MABUHAY.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT 2011

My weekend was amazing! Lavish, actually. And free. :))

We've always wanted to do a sleepover edition of our GNO but none of us could accommodate in our own houses so we decided to do it in a hotel. We never got to do it though- due to crazy schedules plus, we couldn't decide which hotel to take.

Luckily, Jen won an overnight stay at the Pen during P&G's Christmas party and she was so sweet to share it to us. Of course we said yes immediately! Hello, Manila Pen!

Our bathroom is almost as big as the room. Took this photo inside the tub. haha

The bed- super soft- I love it!

GNO: Fa, Ja, Jen, Adz

Midnight snack: Mini Stop fried chicken, rice, pretzels, nutella, mint cookies.

Plate #2 of the 2k worth breakfast buffet. I wish I discovered the pancakes immediately. I had rice in my first plate- so I was kinda full already. But it was sooo yummy especially with the cream cheese and butter and crispy bacon. I just had to say 'I'M KILLING MYSELF'. That breakfast was so sinful but no regrets!

Thank you Lord for the lovely weekend. Wish it happens again. Sofitel naman! haha :D

Yes

Sometimes I forget how much music affect me. I was never the music girl. I love to sing, yes. Videoke is one of my favorite activities. But I was never the type who'd spend all day listening to the radio or searching for new songs. I only get to listen to the radio when I'm in my friends' cars (my dad keeps the radio off when driving), or when I ride the FX or bus. Heck, I didn't even have a radio all college. I did get one last December- those three in one gadgets with a transistor radio and two-way flashlight. I'm a parasite to music expert friends Peter and Aleli for new songs! And I have a certain taste in music which I myself cannot define.

Anyway back to my original reason for writing this post... Last night, Punky posted a link on Facebook. I clicked it and listened. And I found myself wanting to cry right after. Such a beautiful and genuine song.

Confession

I seem to have forgotten where I left my blogging mojo (if I had any at all). Twitter sorta killed that part of me that wants and craves for a blogpost. But I'm working on it. hihi

I did write an entry about the strip party we had but I never posted it because I wasn't satisfied with how I put that night into words.

Anyway, I have three days left before flying to Iloilo. Saturday was fitness day with Jen. For the first time, Rach Sison joined us. Super mega endorse pa man din ako kay Rach to take classes with Coach Prince. Lo and behold, he made us do a solo freestyle in class! UGH. It was nice to know he remembers me but it wasn't the best feeling to be at the center of a circle of students and dancing while they all watch. Yikes! After the class, Jen and I had lunch and played badminton for an hour and a half before calling it a day.

I decided to hear mass because I was anticipating major body pains when I wake up the next day. But for some reason, I texted RC if he was going to the ABAM culminight party. I wasn't expecting he'd say yes because RC isn't exactly the partying kind of type but yes, he was planning on going. I hated myself for texting in mass because I hate people who do it but whatev. Suzie and Mark came too. Sir Capistrano was in the party as well. Kinda crazy to see him drink and grind on the dance floor.

"Oldies" Sir Capistrano, Oskie, RC, Issa, myself, Mark and Suzie (Photo from Chikk)

I met a lot of new members. There was one who looked like Bruno Mars- we just had to take a photo with him! I planned on going home early so I can wake up for the UP-DLSU game at 10 am the next day but fail. We left the party at 1, stayed at McDo and talked til 4 in the morning.

With Oskie, Suzie, Nico aka Bruno Mars

For comparison. Photo from Google.

Needless to say I did not make it to the game. But not really because I failed to wake up. I actually manage to get out of bed at 8:30. Unfortunately my friend Mau couldn't leave their college sports fest so I decided to just go to the mall coz I don't want to watch the game alone.

The game was a draw btw. So Mau and I have this theory which I will elaborate in a future post. We still have to verify if the results are replicable. hehe

I must admit, being in school, being with my org friends, and watching all those football matches made me feel so youthful. I guess Sir Nestle had a point when he told us in class 'If you wanna stay young, teach (or be in school).' Hopefully next sem Oskie, Suzie and I will be allowed to enroll in Theater 101. It's something I've never done! I wanna conquer my stage fright so game on! I'd have to call the department to ask if we're allowed. Now that I think about it, one reason why I wanna go back to school is to do the things I wasn't able to, or was too afraid to do back then. Now that I have my degree, going back to school is all about the 'nothing to lose, so much to gain' spirit. I'm more confident, I know the place better, I appreciate things more. I'm craving for that 'refreshing' feeling. Hopefully things turn out well in the summer when I prepare for school. hahaha

One last thing! I'm really loving the weather lately. It's so perfect I wish it stays this way. Sunny but cool- sarap!