Okay. I really, really, really had to write this up. Mainly, because I promised I'd post a new entry this week and I have to admit it is about time. And secondly... Well, I rather enjoyed the day. I sort of gave myself a pat on the back for making my girlfriend happy because it is also her birthday.
So, yeah... Valentine's day is just about over and I'd just like to share a few things before I go back to reality.
Earlier today, I was riding a cab to the dormitory when heavy traffic suddenly out of nowhere trapped me around near Sta. Mesa. I was like, "It's only 2 p.m. and the lovebirds are already migrating?" Well, at least I wasn't alone there as I noticed several others saying the same observation. Reminds me of a joke circulating around the internet and in text messages (guys will probably get this all too quickly). It goes like this: there will be an earthquake in great magnitude striking Manila in multiple places; epicenters include: Sta. Mesa, Pasig, Cubao, Malate... well, in almost anywhere various Motel branches are frequently found. Yeah, a bit lewd, but still funny. Other jokes goes like:
For those who are taken: HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
For those who are single: HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
For those who are broken-hearted: HAPPY HALLOWEEN
For those who have more than one girlfriend: HAPPY FIESTA
And recently added:
For those who are in the said epicenters mentioned in the joke before this: HAPPY NEW YEAR (Boom!)
Okay... tasteless, I know. But like I said, I just tell things as they are.
Who likes Ampalaya or Bittergourd? I do, when cooked in an omelet with onions and bell peppers for breakfast. But bitterness today goes way, way more than just leaving that unique taste in your mouth. For instance, one Facebook post goes, "This year is a leap year. After February 13, February 15 na agad." Aside from being funny, there is a hint of bitterness. Well, I could throw in a lot of those here, but I'd rather not. Because I had a really good day today and I'll make it a point not to draw too much negativity.
Interesting to note is an article in the Philippine Star, in an article written by Pepe Diokno, titled: "6 Women P-Noy Must Date." Come on! This just solidified my personal opinion that our president is living a Rock Star life. The list includes: 1. Grace Lee (the present woman linked to the Chief Executive); KC Concepcion (all right, I guess... but still... no.); 3. Anne Curtis (interesting to note is her amazing ability to cat-fight in a bikini); 4. Sara Duterte (just imagine the combination!); 5. Janice De Belen (whose cooking ability is given focus, as to why, I really do not know); and 6. Lilia Cuntapay (the veteran actress who portrays ghosts, aswangs, white ladies, and a number of horror-inspired beings in Pinoy Movies). WHAT LIST IS THIS?
I'd rather the His Excellency gets married to his JOB. If anyone can make a better list, then hit me up with their versions of 6 Women P-Noy should date and I'll post up the more interesting ones. Those with comic value will, of course, as always be given considerable weight.
Enough with that kind of talk... Moving on.
Eddie Izzard in his Dress To Kill show talked about puberty and dating. The idea of romance is lost on children, but it surfaces upon puberty. Well, we know how that felt like, haven't we all? But what really made his material funny is when he said that on that point in our lives we want to look the best for that one particular person we fancy and what do we get when we look in the mirror? PUBERTY! Acne, squeaky voices, hairs growing in funny ways... Yeah. Puberty. And with raging hormones, come raging teenagers on Valentine's Day. How sweet.
In my previous post I mentioned that we don't really need to invest a lot on this one day because mainly, we can make everyday Valentine's Day (Okay, boys... enough with the reference on motels.) Either our present society dictates this day be like this conditioned by the mythos reflected by historical figures and cultural influences, or, commercialization made it like this, since businesswise, this is a really good day for merchants, restaurants, nightlife establishments, movie houses, malls, and... all right, I'll say it - motels. You see, the feeling of Love is the strongest, addicting thing that was ever created. Just look at Paris and Helen. A war eventually brought down the whole Trojan nation but in their minds, at least it was all for love. And certain establishments are aware of that fact, and will utilize it to earn a tidy sum of profit. Not that I am not into the whole Valentine's day-giving flowers-making her fall in love again thing, because I made it clear earlier on that I rather enjoyed being a bit mushy. Even earlier in the Impeachment Trial of Chief Justice Corona, the Defense manifested after greeting Senate President Enrile happy birthday, that they all are entitled for an earlier break from the trial so that they could spend time with their loved ones. The prosecution joined the defense in their request, much to the enjoyment of all present in the Senate. All I am saying is if we really try hard enough we can make every day of our partner's time with us special.
I enjoyed being extra sweetie-mushy this one day (my girlfriend never expected what I had in store for her and that made me rather proud of myself). All of us, I think. And with the photoshopped pictures, custom-made videos, love quotes and memes scattered throughout social networking sites - the really romantic ones altogether with the bitter, Valentine's Day is a really good day to celebrate. And every year we do the whole thing over again on this one day.
So that's the reality of it. We can make everyday like this (if we really want to make love and not war and spread love all over like Nutella on toast), but we all do exert a little extra effort on February 14. And cheesy as it may look at, and I admit it is - I will look forward to this day in the following years to come (YES. I AM OPTIMISTIC THE WORLD WILL NOT END COME DECEMBER). And I'll try my best to cook up more interesting things since studies show that dating under unusual circumstances bring the best results. But being the lazy bastard I am known for, all I see are movie dates and long walks while chowing on local street food. Well, she's happy and so am I.
Oh, and if you're wondering why I entitled my entry like that, honestly... I do not know.
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