Friendship Once Lost now Found

It really amazes me how things happen the way they do… how moments seem to unexpectedly take place. Sometimes, things can be so awkward that it took me a while to comprehend and cope up with it… but sometimes things can be so elating that you just can’t seem to express how happy you can get with the way it turns out.

Just recently, I just had a very unforgettable and lifting experience; I really never thought it could happen, but boy? It did.

I was able to reunite with my childhood bestfriend after 15 years of not able communicate with her… and it’s so unbelievable to actually see her in my workplace… in the advertising production to be exact.

We were playmates since babies… We even consider each other as sisters. We only parted when my family moved in to Davao City because my dad was reassigned to DENR XI. My mom just started her boutique business in Davao. I basically started my formal studies in Davao. Though, we communicate constantly through letters, but the moment came where we hardly read each other’s letters and hardly write to each other… until we finally lost the chance of communicating… and I never thought I’d see her again, since her family moved in to another city… after 15 years… I had that chance of seeing her… so ironic that it isn’t so hard to know her again… and still treat each other as friends… even sisters. We bonded together, trying to make it up for the lost times.

She’s actually my VJ for my commercial, her name is KAT… Love you sissy J

my ever dearest long lost best friend

My First time to work with Kat... me motivating Kat for her spills

-rhon-

Food Trip with Good Friends at Torquoise Turkish Restaurant

I had a great time with friends, French, Maricel and Harold today… we have planned the food trip 3 days ago and everybody was just so excited.

Harold fetched me at my place at 3 in the afternoon. He was with his brother Jan… we dropped him off to work while Harold and I headed to SM City Davao where French is waiting at the Torquoise Turkish Restaurant, fronting the National bookstore. Its not really my first time to eat at the restaurant coz we had our share sometime in the past with Kat and French… was just so excited because it was Harold’s first time to have a taste of their exciting cuisines.

French had his taste of Adana Kebap in wraps, while I also ordered one for myself, and have Harold taste the Chicken Shish in wraps… a moment later, Maricel, French’s special friend arrived.

Adana Kebap really kinda spicy but it does taste really good… especially when you topped it with the vegetables and yummy garlic sauce, while Harold and I were enjoying our meals, I chatted with Maricel, and her interest for books… It was actually my first time to meet her and boy, she is smart. She loves to read best seller books… and we actually shared same interest in Bo Sanchez’ works… (One of my favorite authors)

As we were enjoying each other’s company, French and I decided to order a dessert and we decided to order Yogurt Mango Float. Was smiling coz Harold seems to find the taste to be weird. It actually tastes sweet and sour at the same time plus a taste of mango… can’t blame him though, he’s not really very fond of yogurt.

And we really can’t get enough of this food trip so, we ordered one more dish… the Pilaki… its actually made of beans, and herbs… and it taste real fine.

And Lastly, the Ayran, the Turkish traditional healthy drink… tastes weird but good… you can actually have it sweet or salty depending on your taste buds… well Turkish peeps want it salty… as what the manager, Ishmael once said.

Wow, I really had fun and boy… you must try it… really good… J

After the food trip… Harold and I went to Kuya Mac’s editing shop to get my pc… and head back home. He helped me setup my pc… and headed home…

*French, Thank you for the treat… I really enjoyed the food… till next time.

*Maricel, its nice meeting you… hope we could chat again next time, and talk more about our favorite books…

*Harold, thank you for fetching me up, and have me company throughout the day, you’re still the best… next time around okay?

the Adana Kabab in wraps

inside the Turquoise Turkish Restaurant

-rhon-

redhead on: The National Earth Day

I was on my way to Marco Polo Hotel for the launching of the commercial I directed, when I found myself stuck in heavy traffic. Good thing though I’m an hour early, I wouldn’t have to worry about getting late. (whew).

I wondered what was the traffic about, when seldom do I encounter Traffic in Davao. Then I figured, it was all because of the National Earth Day and a parade is about to start to promote a clean and green environment

Talkin’ about a clean and green environment? How do we keep it clean? How can we do a way with global warming? What are the necessary steps to be taken?

My dad works at the DENR XI, somehow, I grew up with dad telling me about being responsible for my wastes. He tells me about waste management and the ecosystem which he actually brought a map to show me all about the ecosystem. During my younger years, he would bring me along with him for a coastal cleanup along with his officemates, to somehow make me understand the importance of taking care of my surroundings.

I am lucky that I was given that kind of exposure, somehow, I happen to bring it along with me in everywhere I go, to dispose my waste properly. Based on the scenarios I have observed over the years is that majority lack proper knowledge in dealing with the environment. Some are even careless of the effect of their improper disposal of their wastes. Not realizing that by just merely an improper waste disposal creates a chain of negative effects.

Take for one, global warming? What causes global warming? And what are the effects it gives us?

There are different kinds of people in the world, different ways of learning, different ways of teaching… perhaps; we should consider a way on how to educate people according to their status.

-rhon-

Simply Nothing

I am supposed to stay at home and rest but due to a very busy schedule for the upcoming weeks… I have no choice but to work on Sundays… Well, I know you have been waiting for my posts about the commercial advertisements I have been very busy with for the past weeks… but I guess I’ll just have to post about it after I’m finished with the entire ads… well I have two more commercial projects and every time? It really excites me.

Well anyway, after showing up in the advertising agency today… I went to finish my other NGO project and right after? I went to hang out with my filmmaker friends over a pizza at Picobello’s Italiano Restaurante.

It’s really been a while since I spent time with these guys and man I really missed them… How I wish I could spend more time with them, but I know after this, it would take us some time to get together again…

Getting Ready for Commercial Shoot

Whew... was looking for this moment where I can finally breathe for just a bit. I just finished my script for the commercial shoot tomorrow... featuring the Hof Gorei Resort.

Anyway, though pressured, am excited at the same time... talking about Island Hopping in Samal Island, in Davao and trying out different water sports of the Hotel, indeed excites me... can't wait really :) heheh

Ooopss need to pack now... see you guys later :)

--rhon--

Backtrack 4thYear High School Memories

THINK BACK TO 4th year High School... Let's see how much you remember and how much you regret..
Got this tag from MIAH thanks sis! :)

What section were you?
- St.Therese

Who were your seatmates?
- Nathalie, Shelby Fong

Still remember your english teacher?
- Yeah, Mrs. Adriano

What was your first class?
- Values

Made friends to the lower years?
- yeah.. :)

How was your class schedule?
- fine...

Made any enemies?
- yeah... normal lang naman un :)

Who was your favorite teacher?
- Ms Adriano, Ms, Jaena and My Trigonometry Teacher... (sorry forgot the name)

What sport did you play?
- CHess, volleyball

Were you a party animal?
- Nope....

Were you well known in your school?
- So So

SKIP CLASSES?
- yeah...

Did you get suspended/expelled?
-Nope...

Can you sing the alma mater?
- Immaculate Conception, My dear Alma mater, _______ university I give thee my salute... huhuh,,,, UICIANS, karemember pa?

What was your favorite subject?
- Trigo and English

Did you go to the dances?
- yeah... prom and programs...

Where did you go most often duringbreaks?
- we eat outside the school with my friends shelby, nat, mary ann, Ira...sometimes we stay at the library... make our assignments.

What did you do on the last day of school?
-Nagparty with my class!!!

"Live life to the fullest"

An Awakening

Today, I felt the need for change. Actually, I never realized I needed it until I found myself in an emotional state. I didn’t understand why I am experiencing such a hard time with my emotions… later did I realize that it was because I was struggling my way out of the so called comfort zone. And it takes really such a gut and will power to pass through that rut for me to rediscover myself.

Its so amazing that you can actually discover something new about yourself even if you think that you already know your identity… perhaps one can say that every circumstance is a lesson to learn about yourself even more… good or bad… all of it is a great room for learning… and I guess every time you welcome learning. You also have to give a room for change… it makes life worth the fight I guess… (lol).

--rhon--