The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

enthralling, haunting, original,  life moving, bizarre, poignant, one of the best movies ever made…

“It’s a funny thing about coming home. Looks the same. Smells the same. Feels the same. You’ll realize what’s changed… is you. ” - Benjamin Button

  “Sometimes we’re on a collision course, and we just don’t know it. Whether it’s by accident or by design, there’s not a thing we can do about it.” - Benjamin Button

“You can be mad as a mad dog at the way things went; you can swear and curse the fates - but when it comes to the end, you have to let go. ” Benjamin Button

  “For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again. ” - Benjamin Button

“Blinded in one eye; can’t hardly hear. I get twitches and shakes out of nowhere; always losing my line of thought. But you know what? God keeps reminding me I’m lucky to be alive.” -  Mr. Daws from the movie Benjamin Button

a tribute to my teekay family

   naisip ko, this time, will I be using english as my medium of expression, or tatagalugin ko na lang ba dahil ang post na ‘to ay naiiba…?

  We’ll I decided, why not sort of a combination? Because this blog will be about my Teekay family – a family of a formal organization yet exudes so much casualness, a homey feel that keeps me feeling at ease. This office actually is my second home. Yes, my apartment is just third because I just sleep there and I don’t spend much time staying.

 Kuya Cris – si kuya Cris ang big brother ng lahat, except syempre kay ate Fina who is his wifey. I admire Kuya Cris because his mind is so fast on thinking about cracking jokes that are so funny. Even if a problem is in front of you, you wouldn’t even notice it when he’s the one handling it. It’s because he doesn’t take himself so seriously. Not in a bad way, but in a far good way. His lightheartedness makes the problem be ashamed of itself that it existed. He is the only thorn among the five roses that surround him in the front desks.

 Eto pang nakakatawa, when the five girls find time para magtsismisan, he wouldn’t even mingle himself if the subject won’t be of his business, pero pag showbiz na, ah, hayan na ang most flexible celebrity ng Teekay – Piolo, Sam, John Loyd,  Dennis T., Richard G., Dingdong…name the most eligible bachelors ng Pinas, at syempre mare-relate mo na dyan si kuya Cris. Pero ang totoo nyan, ang kamukha naman talaga nya ay si Ricky Davao. No joke, kamukhang kamukha talaga nya..hahaha…

 At syempre, ang story of the season na unforgettable and with lots of historical significance, ay nung nasa college years pa nya si kuya Cris at ng plinano nilang mag revolution against Marcos. Bumilib na sana ko eh, kaya lang, at the end, natakot sila sa malalaking tangke at nagdesisyon silang paraanin na lang sila.haha.i gave no justice sa pagkwento syempre. Better hear it from him directly para humagalakpak kayo sa tawa.

 To wrap up, kuya Cris is a person with no pretentions and could be a real big brother to everyone. I even ended up telling him one of my dreams – to be a rockstar…pero syempre sya rin kasi may weirdong dream – to be a prince daw..nyahahaha..

Ate Fina – ang super prim and proper na wifey ni kuya Cris. Siya ang the Megastar Sharon ng Teekay. Kung gusto mong matawa ng wala sa plano, better be with her - ang mga pamali maling words nya at mga wala sa ayos na pangalang tinatawag nya. Sya ang boss ng president namin na si Alex, oo tama boss sya ng president..in a way, eh kase pag nagcomment ang ate Fin, walang gatol, yun talaga…hehe…Si ate Fina na yata ang ang kilala ko na may sweetest diction pag nagsasalita. Sya rin ang pinakamagaling mangantyaw kay Alex na manlibre ng turon tuwing hapon. Si ate Fina ang tipong charmer ng operations. Dahil sa kanyang sweet talk skills, kahit yata may problem na, pag sya ang magdi-disuss eh malamang may moments na tawanan. Sya rin ay isang banker, businesswoman, palitan ng barya, at kung anik-anik pa. At ang favorite liner ko from ate Fin - “ano ba naman yan Cres…”nyahaha

Sheryll – si Sheryll naman ang babaeng napakadaming ideas on her mind. Ideas which at the end turn to good outcomes. Ilang years na ring laging champion ang team nito tuwing sportsfest eh, ewan ba kung anung luck meron ‘toh. Well magkateam naman kami twice na. Lovelife – masalimuot…pero makulay. Yun lang ang masasabi ko, kasi bawal sabihin. Pero I’m sure Ramil loves Sheh very much. Minsan naadapt ko na rin ang accent niya pag nagkukuwento, nakakahawa naman kasi. Ewan ko kung panu ba i-explain yung way nya ng pagkwento, pero alam mong pag nagkwento sya, sheryll na sheryll. Inspiring ang life nya, simula sa pagiging independent, at pagtatrabaho sa mcdonalds nung college sya, hangang sa pamimili namin sa divisoria nung naging committee kami…teka, parang ang labo. Wish niyang magkaroon ng LCD, pero, unfortunately to her, ako ang nabunot nung nagpa-raffle ang Smart at ang prize ay, no other than – a Samsung LCD. Sorry Sheh..nyehehe..

Ate Lorns - si ate Lorna naman ang mother of all pearl namen, maalaga at caring. Minsang masakit ang ulo ko, pinahid nya sa noo ko yung something white na chinese product na walang amoy. Hayun, soothing naman at nawala ang sakit ng ulo ko. Heto pa, even nanay namin tong st ate Lorns, bagets na bagets pa rin ‘to noh. Eh panu, feeling ko naadapt na nya yung mga trendy statements ng kanyang bagets na pretty girl. Minsang nasa Cr kami, nagpapatugtog ako sa Ipod, volume tuned up, music - Vouge by Madonna, aba biglang pinakita ang kanyang hidden dancing skills. hahaha..panu panahon nya daw yun. At syempre pa, ang mga friday attire-trendy pa rin. Naalala ko pa, minsang ininvite sya ni ms. tin to come on her birthday, tanungin ba naman kung bakit? haha..ang gulo rin eh noh..

  Si ate Lorns is simply just one courageous fighter. She had fought a tough battle, yet we see her standing still, strong. She even ended up with a glowing beauty on her face after the struggles, leaving no mark at all. I admire her bravery. Her story is one i see in movies, an inspiring movie that would make one leaving the movie house with that glow of hope.

Chel - si chen-chen naman ang mga tipong napapanood ko sa gossip girl, trendy and sexy. Actually, naisip ko ngayon lang, pwede palang gawing cast ng desperate housewives ang operations ladies…hahaha..na pipicture ko na, mukhang papatok, with them having different personalities, yet if all are gathered together, nagkakaroon na ng humorous but sexy chemistry..oha, oha.

  Si Chel is a refined lady with an empowering confidence. Katulad ng mama nya, si chen chen naging kikay na rin. Chel is the one to hang up with if you want to know some beauty tips and make up hows. O diba lady-ish na lady-ish ang description ko, pero wag ka, patawanin mo yan, at hawa ang buong office. Yung tipong pati ako matatawa sa area ko kahit sila sila lang sa operations ang nagkukuwentuhan.

Ate Sabel - ah heto na, ang cute na cute na si ate Sabel. Chubby, pero sexy. Hobby? ….break it to me gently. Pag hawak na ang mic, aba eh lahat na magpoprotesta, kaya dapat una palang irereserve mo na ang song number mo sa videoke. Si ate Sabel, daming funny moments. Minsan, tatalunin nya na lang yung chinese garter, aba mantakin mong nabitin pa yung talon nya. Ayun na sana eh, only inches away na lang yung isang paa nya eh, hindi pa umabot…tsk..sayang naman..

 I love the moments kapag si ate Sabel at si Ms. Tin ay magkausap, parang magkumare lang ba, “hmm..,sabel ha” , “kaw talaga saahbel eh”, “saahbel talaga”, at kung anu anu pang liners.(…to be continued)

The things on my list…

Finally, i had this right mood to post my list of goals. Originally, I’ve made no timespan, but i think it would be exciting if i set my mind to achieve most of these before i hit 25. I’ve edited the original list a little because i realized that some of them made no sense.

1. To drive a speedboat, me wearing an apple green bikini, and wander into the vast ocean alone.

2. To learn how to play a piano, and run a musical piece in front of an audience.

3. To bungee jump (this may take a longer time for me to have the courage).

4. To jam with a rockband.

5. To learn how to swim (i think this should go first before driving a speedboat).

6. To scuba dive in Tubattaha.

7. To ride the SpaceShuttle.

8. To join a car racing.

9. To learn the technicals about cars.

10. To explore Caramoan Island.

11. To dance in the rain with someone.

no timespan - at least while i live:

12. To travel in Europe.

13. To change someone’s life ( I have no idea how). 

14. To discover Phi Phi Island.

15. To wed in Vegas.

16. To find my soulmate.

 …so many things running on my mind but i think i’ll give them a second thought  because some are just too crazy.