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Good Food, Bad Table
October 10, 2006So we just had dinner. The food was great. We had chicken noodle soup, breaded pork steaks, rice, mashed potatoes, and some veggies. For dessert, Ate Epie made baklava.
The sad thing about tonight’s dinner was that as soon as all six of us sat down around the table, I immediately felt this tension. I don’t know why, but every time Kuya Mike sat with us at the table (usually he eats in his room or in front of the TV), I feel like something bad is gonna come down. It rarely happens but tonight it did.
It’s been more than half an hour since dinner ended, and they’re all still at it. They all go into this spiel saying one should’ve done this, one should never do that, “but mom…!”, rules are getting bent, rules are not being followed, “but mom…!”, and all that crap. Most of it isn’t any of my business, so I stay out of it. I know my rules and boundaries in the house and I need not be reminded. I’m glad they leave me alone when it comes to that. More often than not, when they all start bickering and shit, I just cover my ears and hum to myself. I’ve heard the same speeches for the 50 billionth time, and I think I’ve had enough of their bickering.
It can’t be helped to witness these things and know what I know because I live with these people. That’s why I miss living alone. Sure, living with family has its perks and joys, but nothing compares to living on your own, creating your own rules, being yourself in your own space, and doing what you want. I guess that’s the trade-off for some of the decisions I had to make for the past few months… I’m just hoping that it’s temporary.
Anyway, I’m so full. I wonder what’s in store for us tomorrow. Living in this house, you’ll never know. I just keep on guessing. I suppose it’s one of the “good” things about living here. It’s kiiind of exciting, but not really. But it definitely keeps me on my toes. I hate screwing up, especially here. So far I have a nigh-perfect record and I’m not about to fuck that up.
Five Years Ago
How were you FIVE years ago? (leeched from Clare’s Friendster bulletin)
How old were you?: 18
Where did you go to school?: Ateneo De Manila University
Where did you work?: No work yet
Where did you live?: Esteban Abada Street, QC forever!
Where did you hang out?: My apartment? Haha. Sarah’s house, KC’s condo, mall
How was your hair style?: Frumpy. 
I wore it in a ponytail most of the time. It was frustratingly unruly.
Did you wear braces?: Nope. Never had to.
Did you wear glasses?: Yeah. I did look like a nerd.
Who was your best friend?: …s! KC, Sarah, Mich, Erin
Who was your regular-person crush?: Hmmm… I can’t remember. I think I was heartbroken at the time. Bwahahaha!
How many piercings did you have?: Four. 2 in each ear.
What car did you drive?: I had no car to drive. Boo.
What was your favorite band/group: Creed, Nickelback
What was your worst fear?: Not getting through Ateneo. I flunked my very first college test (it was Math, too!).
Had you gotten drunk?: Of course.
Had you driven yet?: Nope. See related question above.
Had you been arrested?: I wish. Haha. Kidding.
Had you been to a real party yet?: And what’s a “real” party?
**HA HA HA!!! LET’S SEE WHAT YOU ARE NOW !!!!!**
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October 2006
How old are you?: 23
Where do you go to school/work?: I’m a bum right now.
Where do you live?: Palmdale, CA
Where do you hang out?: At home. Mall.
How is your hair style?: Straight, with layers.
Do you have braces?: Nope. Thank GOD.
Do you wear glasses?: Nope. I stopped. I hated them. I have better eye sight now. I wonder why.
Who are your best friends?: Mich, Sarah, Erin, Boker, Paopao!
Still talk to any of your old friends?: Yep!
Who is your crush now?: Will you marry me, Wentworth, my love?
How many piercings do you have?: Four. But I think the other two are closing up now. Haven’t used them in a long time.
How many tattoos?: Ugh. I would never get a tat.
What kind of car do you have?: Still no car.
What is your favorite band/group?: I’m liking the sound of The Fray, Pink Floyd, Sick Puppies
What is your biggest fear?: Dying and not being able to do the things I wanted.
Have you gotten drunk?: Yeah.
Have you been arrested since, if so, how many times total?: Zero. ^_^\m/