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Share ko lang! hehehe.

Tinopak ako last Saturday kasi. It was in the afternoon and I'm so hungry. I decided to pass by good old McDonald's for a meal before going to my part time job.

I ordered this Big Tasty Burger with bacon meal. The guy on the cashier told me it would take some minutes. I said it's okay, ganun naman lagi eh. So I looked for a table and started eating my country potatoes. I have finished half of my potatoes and I'm still okay.

Then, I saw the guy who served me giving burgers to the table next to mine. I looked at him and he told me that he'll come back for my burger. I'm starting to get pissed off. After I have finished all my potatoes and my burger hasn't still arrived, I tried to calm myself and waited for some more time.

But I can no longer take it. Taena! I stood up, took my things, my softdrink and the number that was given to me, I think that was number three. Went straight to the cashier as if reresbak! Sinalubong ako nung guy with my burger and softdrink in a tray and told me that it was the kitchen's fault. He said sorry but I was really pissed off and hesitated to take the burger. I was actually shaking in anger. I was so furious that I cannot look at him straight in the eyes. I swear you wouldn't like to be looked at by me when I'm that mad.

He asked me if it's okay. I said it's not then took the burger and gave him the number. He asked me if I don't want the softdrink and I told him as I was going away that I don't need it. Nung palabas ako, nakita ko 'yung lalagyan ng tray sa tabi ng pinot. Sa inis ko, ihinagis ko yung burger. I think I threw it hard that it made a loud noise.

He had luck, naabutan niya ako with the burger. If ever na hindi, hinanap ko 'yung manager or supervisor. Pero actually, parang mas inis ako kasi hindi ako nakapagreklamo kasi naawa din ako sa bata. Wala pa yatang 18 'yun eh. While I was talking to him, I know he got scared. Kaya pinabayaan ko na lang, baka dahil sa galit ko mawalan pa ng trabaho ang kawawang bata.

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The next day, tinopak na naman ako. Fiesta sa parish at 40th year anniversary ng priesthood ng german na pari. As a tradition, nagbebenta ng mga pagkain after ng mass tapos ang proceeds mapupunta sa charity. Tapos, the three communities will celebrate the feast together, the german, filipino and spanish speaking community.

I always look forward to the paella every year. Authentic kasi tapos fresh pa ang ingredients. We were waiting on a long line for the paella to be served and everybody wants to have a serving. Me mga sumisingit na pero pinipigilan pa ng iba with a smile. Tapos nung bigayan na, sisingit 'yung isang babae. Eh ako ang sisingitan saka 'yung latina sa likod ko. Nabwisit ako kaya sinabi kong nauna ako sa kanya saka 'yung babae sa likod ko. She didn't said a word and just moved back.

Sabi ng isang kakilala naming pinay, germanized na raw ako. Sabi ko, hindi naman puedeng argabyado ka na hindi ka na lang kikibo.

Besides, ganyan ako kapag tinopak. Kung ang iba may six pack, ako may two pack! LOLS.

This month, nag-apply ako as a Team Assistant sa isang Programme within the same organization.Matagal bago ako nag-apply sa isang post. Medyo alangan kasi ako sa experience ko. Kulang kasi sa years tapos puro relevant pa ang hanap nila. Mababa ang confidence level ko. Pero I applied for this one. Good luck sa akin!

Actually, mas gusto ko sa programme ko ngayon kasi mas exciting. Ito kasi ang nag-o-organize ng conferences. I just love the adrenalin rush! Medyo matagal nga lang ang hihintayin ko para mag-open sila ng post. Although kailangan naman, ewan ko ba kung bakit ang tagal. Baka abutin ako ng problema sa papel.

Speaking of papel, mag-re-renew ako sa mid October. Sana lang walang maging problema. Kung hahanapan nila ako ng papel sa school, may maibibigay akong certificate. 'Wag lang silang manghingi ng kung ano pa, lusot ako! At sana mas i-consider nila ang limang taon ko rito kasi kung ganun, bibigyan nila ako ng papel na walang expiration date. Parang unli ba! Sana naman.

Limang taon! Shit! Hindi ko akalain na magtatagal ako ng ganito rito. Isipin mo, limang taon akong nakatagal dito.Geeze!

Ngayon, last day ko. Makakatulog na naman ako nang mahaba. Sana maging productive ako sa break ko. At sana huwag maging mahaba ang break ko. Nakakapagod maglabas-masok... sa work.

-- Hesitant akong ipasa kasi ninenerbyos ako sa lahat. Pero naipasa ko na!

Huwaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!

Ewan ko kung ano mangyayari sa akin!

Ginawa ko 'yan sa http://photofunia.com/

It made my day! Receiving such a complement from someone you are not really close to makes a complement even more flattering. Kahit pa wala pa akong sueldo at sobrang broke na, it felt good.

Shocks! Nag-blush ako! hehehe

Before he left, a group picture was taken. (Maliit lang ang picture na nakuha. Gudlak kung makita n'yo ko. hehehe.)

Picture above is property of UN Bonn.

Love in the Time of Cholera, Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Love in the Time of Cholera, Gabriel García Márquez

You got a fast car
I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal
Maybe together we can get somewhere

Anyplace is better
Starting from zero got nothing to lose
Maybe we'll make something
But me myself I got nothing to prove

You got a fast car
And I got a plan to get us out of here
I been working at the convenience store
Managed to save just a little bit of money
We won't have to drive too far
Just 'cross the border and into the city
You and I can both get jobs
And finally see what it means to be living

You see my old man's got a problem
He live with the bottle that's the way it is
He says his body's too old for working
I say his body's too young to look like his
My mama went off and left him
She wanted more from life than he could give
I said somebody's got to take care of him
So I quit school and that's what I did

You got a fast car
But is it fast enough so we can fly away
We gotta make a decision
We leave tonight or live and die this way

I remember we were driving driving in your car
The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged
And I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone

You got a fast car
And we go cruising to entertain ourselves
You still ain't got a job
And I work in a market as a checkout girl
I know things will get better
You'll find work and I'll get promoted
We'll move out of the shelter
Buy a big house and live in the suburbs
You got a fast car
And I got a job that pays all our bills
You stay out drinking late at the bar
See more of your friends than you do of your kids
I'd always hoped for better
Thought maybe together you and me would find it
I got no plans I ain't going nowhere
So take your fast car and keep on driving

You got a fast car
But is it fast enough so you can fly away
You gotta make a decision
You leave tonight or live and die this way