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My name is Pal.
An amateur, self-taught dilettante who formerly owns a blog written in Tagalog medium. I'm currently busy with other hobbies so you might not be able to see my blog as updated as this one owned by Noel. Since my wit only shows in my tongue, I'll be contributing articles in Tagalog after this intro.
An amateur, self-taught dilettante who formerly owns a blog written in Tagalog medium. I'm currently busy with other hobbies so you might not be able to see my blog as updated as this one owned by Noel. Since my wit only shows in my tongue, I'll be contributing articles in Tagalog after this intro.
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My name is Alma Rhea and I say Hi! :)
I'm not really into writing. I don't know how to write but I love to read. Read, read and read, makes sense. Oh well, currently I am busy mending my broken heart since I'm following a thread of being brokenhearted every 5 months! Isn't it amazing? I'm not quiet sure though how long will be I writing on this blog but I think you'll see me often. I'll write about anything, anything that I can remember.
I'm not really into writing. I don't know how to write but I love to read. Read, read and read, makes sense. Oh well, currently I am busy mending my broken heart since I'm following a thread of being brokenhearted every 5 months! Isn't it amazing? I'm not quiet sure though how long will be I writing on this blog but I think you'll see me often. I'll write about anything, anything that I can remember.
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And there you go, my good friends at work, Pal and Alma. Alright! Let's get this show going. Now, as we all know, February has been known as "The Love Month". I prefer to treat it as another month but hey, tradition right? And most people for this month get crazy, for good and mostly bad reason.
A: Being crazy is an understatement! February! Love month! Hated by singles and loved by those who are in a relationship(like duh!). Nothing lasts forever, #reality check(insert bitterness here).
With that being said, we here "self-proclaimed" love gurus are going to teach you kids stuff about how to have a better February. This goes both to single and "doubles" out there because no one is safe from the love bug and love has been known to make you do stupid things, right Alma?
A: I'm not quiet sure Noel, as far as I can remember I never did something stupid because of LOVE. I see to it that I take control, and no I don't need you to say anything(wink). I've seen a lot of people crying over a lost love, regretting past relationships and people wishing for another chance. Saying this I feel like I would be of a great help specially on this month!
So without further ado, here are some things you can take note of to avoid getting stupid or do anything "katangahan" this month:
1. February is February. It is just another month.
Let's start with the obvious. People get crazy when February comes. And you may be able to find a lot of reasons why but the obvious one being is that everyone is celebrating St. Valentine's birthday (I think that's the origin of it). But to be specific, this is when Valentine's day is celebrated, on the 14th to be specific (don't know why they just make it on the 29th). Now, tradition has it that on St. Valentine's feast, couples show their affections by giving flowers, expressing oh-so poetic messages and handing out greetings cards (pretty much stuff your grade school teacher made as an assignment back then). And with that, people just got an idea on marketing love and thus we see hearts everywhere. But reality is, February is just another month. It's just the second month of the year. Most likely you haven't really started your new year's resolution to get fit so might as well start on that one now (guilty as charge, don't judge me).
P: Noong bata ako, ipinagtataka ko kung bakit madalas ay hanggang 29 lang ang petsa sa kalendaryo pag-dating ng Pebrero. Noong itinanong ko to kay ermats, sabi niya lang na ang buwan daw ng Pebrero ay para sa mga kulang-kulang na tao. Si Kris Aquino ang una niyang ibinigay na example - hindi na ako humirit.
Hindi ko sigurado kung sino ang nagpa-uso ng Valentines na yan. Mula kasi Kinder ako, puro pag-gupit lang ng art paper na pula (na hugis puso) ang inaatupag naming magkaka-klase kaya akala ko ay titser ko lang ang nag-imbento ng Valentines. Pinagdodrowing niya din kami noon ng post-cards para sa Valentines. Tangina, sino ba yang Valentines na yan? Kinder pa lang kami, puro kalandian na agad ang pinapagawa sa amin. Dinaig pa ng titser ko si Marcelo Santos III.
Sa ngayon, ang alam ko lang ay ma-trapik na lansangan, at sari-sari ang mga promo sa motel kapag ganitong buwan.
Sa Pasay, may libreng manok at pansit kapag lumagpas ka ng 6 hours kapag Feb 14. Sa Cubao naman, bukod sa FREE WIFI, libre mo ding makikita ang mga killer bus at mga isnatcher na mabilis tumakbo kapag sumilip ka sa bintana ng kwarto niyo.
Pero lahat ng mga motel experiences na naka-sulat, kwento lang sakin. ;) Chos.
Hindi ko sigurado kung sino ang nagpa-uso ng Valentines na yan. Mula kasi Kinder ako, puro pag-gupit lang ng art paper na pula (na hugis puso) ang inaatupag naming magkaka-klase kaya akala ko ay titser ko lang ang nag-imbento ng Valentines. Pinagdodrowing niya din kami noon ng post-cards para sa Valentines. Tangina, sino ba yang Valentines na yan? Kinder pa lang kami, puro kalandian na agad ang pinapagawa sa amin. Dinaig pa ng titser ko si Marcelo Santos III.
Sa ngayon, ang alam ko lang ay ma-trapik na lansangan, at sari-sari ang mga promo sa motel kapag ganitong buwan.
Sa Pasay, may libreng manok at pansit kapag lumagpas ka ng 6 hours kapag Feb 14. Sa Cubao naman, bukod sa FREE WIFI, libre mo ding makikita ang mga killer bus at mga isnatcher na mabilis tumakbo kapag sumilip ka sa bintana ng kwarto niyo.
Pero lahat ng mga motel experiences na naka-sulat, kwento lang sakin. ;) Chos.
A: What's so special with February? Aside from having this as my mother's birth month this month is nothing but another month. Please pretty please, help me understand what makes this month different from January and March and the other months? The heart shape balloons everywhere? The human size teddy bears on sale? What else? Is it because we are celebrating Chinese new year as well?
Oh well,February is really unusual aside from the fact that it only has 28 days sometimes 29 days, people regarded this month as the month of love, celebrating the COUPLES Holiday, the Valentines day, this day as well is like the National day of mourning for those who are brokenhearted, taken for granted and left behind by people who promised them FOREVER!
But, if you're to ask me? Nothing is so different about this month. It's not even that special. For graduating students, it means thesis time and for those people who are already on the verge of their stable jobs, its a month with no long weekends and less holidays!
Oh well,February is really unusual aside from the fact that it only has 28 days sometimes 29 days, people regarded this month as the month of love, celebrating the COUPLES Holiday, the Valentines day, this day as well is like the National day of mourning for those who are brokenhearted, taken for granted and left behind by people who promised them FOREVER!
But, if you're to ask me? Nothing is so different about this month. It's not even that special. For graduating students, it means thesis time and for those people who are already on the verge of their stable jobs, its a month with no long weekends and less holidays!
In ancient times, February is about spending the entire month talking to your neighbor while your wife cuts down trees while flying fishes roam the skies.
2. Love yourself and not much the person that doesn't love you.
When I browse Facebook every February, I usually see people posting stuff such as "Oh, its February again! Heart heart heart!" or "Single again this V-day. When will you come my love?" (or the occasional "SINGLE AWARENESS DAY!! WOO!! SINGLES REJOICE"). It depends on what is your current relationship status. But here is a very straight-to-the-point-obvious-advice, try to prioritize yourself. Love yourself in other words. It's a common reaction to get busy for Feb. 14. You go about your life just trying to plan what you'll do on that day. Mostly applies to ones who are in a relationship since you want to make your other one feel special. But for the single ones, don't stress yourself out. Again, you are single, you want to talk about love, then love yourself. Don't talk about the past relationships you had or the wonderful Valentine's last year that you want to re-create. For couples, just make sure that you can make your love one feel - loved. You don't need to do that on top of Mt. Everest, be simple, be plain, but direct to the point.
P: a. Marunong ka ba mag-saing? Ako marunong.
b. Masarap ang French Fries sa Mcdo, lalo na kapag catsup ng Jollibee ang sawsawan.
k. Kunin ang handset sa Avaya. Hawakan ng dalawang kamay. Ilagay sa dibdib at yakapin. Damhin . ang pagkakataon. Lagyan ng facial expression, pumikit habang dinadama.
d. Gupitin ang kuko, ipunin. Ihalo sa Milo.
Ilang minutong therapy lang yan para makalimot sa pait ng pagka-bigo sa pag-ibig. Ilang linya din yan para humaba ang collaboration piece ko sa blog na ito.
Sa mga may pag-ibig sa darating na ika-14 ng Pebrero, happy new year muli sa inyo.
Sa mga iniwan, walang pumatol, o mga ipinagpalit para sa iba (na di mo rin alam paano nangyari), gugulin ang araw sa mga bagay na maglalayo ng isip mo sa pagiging bigo. Dahil sa palagay ko ay walang taong nasasaktan kapag hindi niya iniisip ang sakit. Ang unang 4 na letra sa seksyong ito ay makakatulong.
b. Masarap ang French Fries sa Mcdo, lalo na kapag catsup ng Jollibee ang sawsawan.
k. Kunin ang handset sa Avaya. Hawakan ng dalawang kamay. Ilagay sa dibdib at yakapin. Damhin . ang pagkakataon. Lagyan ng facial expression, pumikit habang dinadama.
d. Gupitin ang kuko, ipunin. Ihalo sa Milo.
Ilang minutong therapy lang yan para makalimot sa pait ng pagka-bigo sa pag-ibig. Ilang linya din yan para humaba ang collaboration piece ko sa blog na ito.
Sa mga may pag-ibig sa darating na ika-14 ng Pebrero, happy new year muli sa inyo.
Sa mga iniwan, walang pumatol, o mga ipinagpalit para sa iba (na di mo rin alam paano nangyari), gugulin ang araw sa mga bagay na maglalayo ng isip mo sa pagiging bigo. Dahil sa palagay ko ay walang taong nasasaktan kapag hindi niya iniisip ang sakit. Ang unang 4 na letra sa seksyong ito ay makakatulong.
A: Common status on all social media networks on the first day of February would be "Time flies so fast, it's the first day of March." What's wrong with this people? Full of bitterness and all.
If you have been lied upon and used like a doormat, learn to walk out. Don't let those people find the satisfaction in hurting you and making you cry. You ain't stupid right? Learn to value yourself and yourself alone. It may hurt for a while but you'll get over it. Trust me, no one died out of a broken heart(or else I might have been dead). It's better to be alone than being with someone who makes you feel you're alone. It's better to end up with nothing rather than waiting for something that will never happen.
Save yourself before it's too late. Save yourself from drowning, learn how to swim! Love is never fair. At the end of the day you only have you and you alone. VALUE yourself. If you learn to do this you'll never run out of love and being alone won't scare the hell out of you! Check on what you have rather than what you don't have. You'll realize you're far more on a better road than some people! So stop acting like, being rejected is like the end of the world, coz its not. The only time it will end, is if you're already dead!
If you have been lied upon and used like a doormat, learn to walk out. Don't let those people find the satisfaction in hurting you and making you cry. You ain't stupid right? Learn to value yourself and yourself alone. It may hurt for a while but you'll get over it. Trust me, no one died out of a broken heart(or else I might have been dead). It's better to be alone than being with someone who makes you feel you're alone. It's better to end up with nothing rather than waiting for something that will never happen.
Save yourself before it's too late. Save yourself from drowning, learn how to swim! Love is never fair. At the end of the day you only have you and you alone. VALUE yourself. If you learn to do this you'll never run out of love and being alone won't scare the hell out of you! Check on what you have rather than what you don't have. You'll realize you're far more on a better road than some people! So stop acting like, being rejected is like the end of the world, coz its not. The only time it will end, is if you're already dead!
It is time we make #selfhug trend.
3. Flowers rot. Chocolates become shit. So mind your money.
This one is mainly for the doubles out there. I'll be honest, I'm not as romantic as I was before. I barely even try to make things romantic. I can point out a lot of things such as old experiences or just plainly running out of money (cheapskate!) but there is quite an obvious point to this - you don't need money to have a honey. While giving out flowers is sweet and handing out chocolates could probably make them visit the toilet later, love can be expressed more in a much better (and cheaper) way. You can go about writing a letter, or carving a message on a tree (use coconut to impress) or even by shouting to the world that you love him/her (you might be classified as crazy though). Just be creative and don't stick with the cliche tactics. Your partner would really appreciate the thoughtfulness that you have given and will probably win you a trip to wonderland (*wink*)! Unless she wants diamonds then you are screwed.
P: Bumili ka ng Teddy Bear, yung kulay puti. Di yun mabubulok o magiging ebak sa pang-matagalang panahon unless itanim mo sa lupa, o kakainin mo.
Kung pagiging creative din naman ang trip mo sa buhay, pwede kang bumili ng Pampers at ibigay yun sa kasintahan mo. Sa pag-tagal ng panahon at relasyon ninyong dalawa, pwede niyong gawing relationship goal ang pag-iisip ng matinong dahilan kung bakit 'yun ang naisip mong iregalo. Iba pang suhestyon ay ang mga sumusunod:
Vulca Seal, Kurtina, Hollowblocks, Sipilyo ng random na tao mula sa isang resort, Styro Cup mula sa isa sa mga customer ng paborito niyong kapehan, expired na toyo, tubig mula sa beach, stool kit, stool.
A: I love chocolates! I would love anyone who would give me one!
Kung pagiging creative din naman ang trip mo sa buhay, pwede kang bumili ng Pampers at ibigay yun sa kasintahan mo. Sa pag-tagal ng panahon at relasyon ninyong dalawa, pwede niyong gawing relationship goal ang pag-iisip ng matinong dahilan kung bakit 'yun ang naisip mong iregalo. Iba pang suhestyon ay ang mga sumusunod:
Vulca Seal, Kurtina, Hollowblocks, Sipilyo ng random na tao mula sa isang resort, Styro Cup mula sa isa sa mga customer ng paborito niyong kapehan, expired na toyo, tubig mula sa beach, stool kit, stool.
A: I love chocolates! I would love anyone who would give me one!
Flowers? I can't remember when was the last time I received a bouquet of roses on a Valentines day. I don't care though. I hate flowers, lol! You can't measure love with chocolates and flowers. The rule is simple, if you can't afford to buy gifts then don't. A walk in the park, watching the moon and stars would be a great date. If you can't afford to buy a bouquet of flowers, try to pick a flower from your mothers garden, that would be the sweetest. Remember girls would always appreciate efforts above gifts.
A sweet gift for Valentine's a.k.a. in the trash after a week.
4. Love is 24/7, not just 2/14.
This is probably my biggest grip of them all. Young me would always look for something extravagant to do on Valentine's, but as I grew I realized (and I think you know where I'm going with this), why do people always treat Feb. 14 a special day when they can just choose another day for that? "But it's Valentine's", bull. 2/14 is just another day so there's no need to stress yourself out. Love should be expressed every single day, not just on one day. Overall, just be the normal you without you being abnormal on one particular day (where most people are abnormal as well).
P: Mag-toothbrush ka araw-araw. Pre-requisite yan para sa mahabang relasyon. Miski bihira ka maligo, mag-toothbrush ka pa din. Sapat na ang maputing ngipin pamalit sa masamang budhi.
Sabado ang Feb 14, 2015. Hindi enjoy mag-sine dahil siguradong may nauna na sa KKK (Kataas-taasan Kadilim-dilimang, Kasuluk-sulukan) at posibleng walang ninjahang magaganap. Kung makiki-epal ka pa din sa Valentines Day, siguraduhin mo munang may kilala kang nagpapa-anak para di ka masyadong mahirapan pag-dating ng Nobyembre. 24/7 naman ang mga convenience store at may proteksyon sa halagang 38Php. Mag-ingat at manigong bagong taon.
Sabado ang Feb 14, 2015. Hindi enjoy mag-sine dahil siguradong may nauna na sa KKK (Kataas-taasan Kadilim-dilimang, Kasuluk-sulukan) at posibleng walang ninjahang magaganap. Kung makiki-epal ka pa din sa Valentines Day, siguraduhin mo munang may kilala kang nagpapa-anak para di ka masyadong mahirapan pag-dating ng Nobyembre. 24/7 naman ang mga convenience store at may proteksyon sa halagang 38Php. Mag-ingat at manigong bagong taon.
A: Love. A very strong feeling that will drive you crazy if you don't know how to control it. Love, you should be feeling this everyday not just on a special day. Don't make people feel special on 2/14 and forget everything about it on 2/15.
May it be a new or an old relationship, it has always been important that you make the person you love feel special everyday. That should be your everyday goal. That should be included on your everyday agenda. Love like pain demands to be felt.
May it be a new or an old relationship, it has always been important that you make the person you love feel special everyday. That should be your everyday goal. That should be included on your everyday agenda. Love like pain demands to be felt.
This is how your calendar looks like. Not really sure if it is a calendar but you get the point.
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FINAL WORDS:
P: Walang forever. Kung meron man, sa pila lang ng NBI at sa enrollment sa PUP ito matatagpuan. Paminsan-minsan ay nasa kahabaan din ito ng EDSA, mga bandang alas-sais kapag uwian na ng lahat.
Kung ano man ang trip mong gawin sa 14, bahala ka. Pera mo 'yan, malaki ka na.
P: Walang forever. Kung meron man, sa pila lang ng NBI at sa enrollment sa PUP ito matatagpuan. Paminsan-minsan ay nasa kahabaan din ito ng EDSA, mga bandang alas-sais kapag uwian na ng lahat.
Kung ano man ang trip mong gawin sa 14, bahala ka. Pera mo 'yan, malaki ka na.
A: Love has always been a two way process. Mutualism. It doesn't apply the law of survival of the fittest. If you want what you have to last then work hard, but make sure you have left something for yourself. Being in a relationship is not like a walk in the park, you would encounter humps, but then whats worth it doesn't come easy.
For those who will be celebrating 2/14 with their special someone, I should say congrats, happy heart and happy life, and for those who will be celebrating it alone, chill and relax, soon we'll find our own heart-heart and butterflies.
For those who will be celebrating 2/14 with their special someone, I should say congrats, happy heart and happy life, and for those who will be celebrating it alone, chill and relax, soon we'll find our own heart-heart and butterflies.
Honestly, how you run February 14 is up to you. All we are trying to say is to take things into perspective and don't get lost in the hype that is Valentine's Day. Yes, it is a special day, deep inside you want to do something and even we also have some thoughts about it. But always remember that the essence of love shouldn't be just in one particular day, it should be for the remaining days or time that you have. Don't squander your money to be romantic (unless you're filthy rich), go with the things that matter and that will truly show how much you love someone. And if you're single, hey, you still have your family, you still have your friends, I think your crush is still single so show them your love. Be thankful that you actually have a day to live by. With that being said, we hope you do not run stupid this Valentine's day because - you can always be stupid on another day. EVERY DAY CAN BE VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
Let's not try to pretend what this day is actually is for the majority.
