The Guys' Rules
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down.
Finally, the guys' side of the story. (I must admit, it's pretty good.)
We always hear "the rules" from the female side.
Now here are the rules from the male side.
These are "their" rules!
Please note: these are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And NO, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly ACCEPTABLE answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only IF you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't EXPECT us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.
1. You can either ask us to do something OR tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, PLEASE say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will BE scratched. We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or golf.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; but did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
(To all men...LAUGH HARD. To all women...LAUGH HARDER.)
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
RO2 IS BACK!!
It all started with an email to the ML, by yours truly, regarding, of all things, the Laruku event. I was hoping to rope someone into going with me to UP but, alas, no one replied in time, not to mention that I was supposed to go somewhere else that day as well.
Ah well, maybe another day, ne?
I may not have gone to the event then, but I was able to get the emails going back and forth. And we agreed to have a meet-up. After all, it’s been what, 4 years, since we last saw each other. We set the date for Saturday, 14 October 2006, time at around 4 p.m., location at the McCafe, Glorietta, and the people members of RO2 ^_^
It was exciting and surreal at the same time. Exciting coz I’ll be able to see these people who I share an interest with, and surreal coz, what the hell do I have in common with these people anymore anyway? It’s been 4 years!!
Saturday came. I went to the office as usual but earlier than usual since the team had a meeting at 6 a.m. and I didn’t bring anything except my cell phone, wallet, cap, and handkerchief as I was thinking, I don’t want to have anything that I could possibly loose sight off and loose, period.
I left the office with a small paper bag containing some facial products that a trainer in the office was using and she was sure I would like. When she mentioned the product to me days ago, I wanted to try it coz I’ve been breaking out like crazy and I want to have the skin I had when I was in college.
But anyway, I’m digressing.
Saturday came. I left the office at around 330 p.m. and I got to the McCafe around 4 p.m. Only then did I remember that I haven’t seen these people for over 4 years! I may not recognize them!
Wehehehe
Long segue shot, I met up with Joy first. Of course, one of the guards was already eyeing me with an evil eye – guess he thought I could be one of the poor customers who are there for the sale, that idiot – before Joy got there.
We settled down at a table in McCafe, got talking and laughing and talking and laughing ad infinitum until Ivy got there with her boyfriend and the cycle repeated all over again. Then Jojit (sp?) visited – she was actually meeting with Joy – and the cycle was on again. And Vinnie got there and then Robert was the last one to arrive.
We moved to McDo for dinner and more conversation and laughter, and during dinner, Gem called from the US! It was great talking with her, even though I didn’t get to talk to her for very long – only long enough to hand the phone over to Joy and the others. I’ll email her though and make kwento. I hope she emails back ^__^
Seriously though, we discussed projects for RO2 next year. Syempre, we need volunteers, which is where Robert comes in.
Did I mention that Joy is Gem’s heir apparent and successor for RO2 leadership? Yay!
Back to the projects: We have 4 possible projects – a soup kitchen feeding program run by a church in Malate, Habitat for Humanity, Gawad Kalinga, and a medical-dental mission. We’ll see how everything goes and but we’re shooting for summer to do one of the projects. For one, most of the cosplayers nowadays are in highschool and school needs to be out so they could participate, aye? And if we’re going to do something for kids in an orphanage or something, they have to be out of school as well.
*sigh*
If only offices have summer vacations too…
That means we have a lot of time to plan, to decide on a project, to get sponsors, to finalize partnerships, and to get the word out that RO2 is back ^__^
Personally, I want to get back to cosplaying as well. I want to have new costumes and I want to walk down the catwalk again. I want to experience the rush again. I miss that, performing.
Who knew huh?
After we closed down the mall ^__^ we all moved the party (officially an RO2 meeting) to Joy’s house. For the record, it was a beautiful house and a part of me wants to use her house’s description for my story Illusion ^__^;; Hi Joy!! I’m still thinking about it though as I already have an idea of what the houses in the Illusion look like, but as for the interior… hehehe fair game!
While at Joy’s we went to the third floor bar area and played… Uno Stacko! It was my first time playing the game, and while fun and enjoyable to do with friends, it’s a really, really, really stressful and heart-stopping game. It’s easy enough the first few turns, and since we agreed that we would stabilize the whole tower first before we went evil, it was easy enough. It was when we would get to the part when we get blocks from the sides and from below that the game gets interesting.
One game had the block tower balanced on just one block! That was fun. We all thought it would be a quick game, but it went on far longer than we hoped. The last game was a doozy, especially the last minutes. I was worried coz we had the blocks balanced around halfway the tower on single blocks, and it was nearing my turn!! Thank the gods for Draw Two and Reverse, whew!
All in all, it was a fun day. Of course, by the time I got back to the apartment, I had been awake for a full 24 hours. I was feeling sleepy around at around the 23-hour mark, but that last game sure woke me up. Kudos to Robert for being such a good sport and handling my Reverse really well ^_^ Also to Sherwin, Ivy’s boyfriend, who I have taken to calling Sherwin the Builder.
It looks like RO2 is coming back for sure, so watch out for us and our projects and our cosplays and events.
-o-o-o-
“We dictated, therefore you are. All in favor, say aye!”
“Aye!”
And that was the way we officially voted for Joy to be the RO2 president.
Thanks Charles!
-o-o-o-
Also, I think I've only just recovered from that 24-hour straight thing, something that I ought to start getting used to again. Heck, the last time I stayed up that late -- 3 days, actually, I think -- was back in college!
Ah well, maybe another day, ne?
I may not have gone to the event then, but I was able to get the emails going back and forth. And we agreed to have a meet-up. After all, it’s been what, 4 years, since we last saw each other. We set the date for Saturday, 14 October 2006, time at around 4 p.m., location at the McCafe, Glorietta, and the people members of RO2 ^_^
It was exciting and surreal at the same time. Exciting coz I’ll be able to see these people who I share an interest with, and surreal coz, what the hell do I have in common with these people anymore anyway? It’s been 4 years!!
Saturday came. I went to the office as usual but earlier than usual since the team had a meeting at 6 a.m. and I didn’t bring anything except my cell phone, wallet, cap, and handkerchief as I was thinking, I don’t want to have anything that I could possibly loose sight off and loose, period.
I left the office with a small paper bag containing some facial products that a trainer in the office was using and she was sure I would like. When she mentioned the product to me days ago, I wanted to try it coz I’ve been breaking out like crazy and I want to have the skin I had when I was in college.
But anyway, I’m digressing.
Saturday came. I left the office at around 330 p.m. and I got to the McCafe around 4 p.m. Only then did I remember that I haven’t seen these people for over 4 years! I may not recognize them!
Wehehehe
Long segue shot, I met up with Joy first. Of course, one of the guards was already eyeing me with an evil eye – guess he thought I could be one of the poor customers who are there for the sale, that idiot – before Joy got there.
We settled down at a table in McCafe, got talking and laughing and talking and laughing ad infinitum until Ivy got there with her boyfriend and the cycle repeated all over again. Then Jojit (sp?) visited – she was actually meeting with Joy – and the cycle was on again. And Vinnie got there and then Robert was the last one to arrive.
We moved to McDo for dinner and more conversation and laughter, and during dinner, Gem called from the US! It was great talking with her, even though I didn’t get to talk to her for very long – only long enough to hand the phone over to Joy and the others. I’ll email her though and make kwento. I hope she emails back ^__^
Seriously though, we discussed projects for RO2 next year. Syempre, we need volunteers, which is where Robert comes in.
Did I mention that Joy is Gem’s heir apparent and successor for RO2 leadership? Yay!
Back to the projects: We have 4 possible projects – a soup kitchen feeding program run by a church in Malate, Habitat for Humanity, Gawad Kalinga, and a medical-dental mission. We’ll see how everything goes and but we’re shooting for summer to do one of the projects. For one, most of the cosplayers nowadays are in highschool and school needs to be out so they could participate, aye? And if we’re going to do something for kids in an orphanage or something, they have to be out of school as well.
*sigh*
If only offices have summer vacations too…
That means we have a lot of time to plan, to decide on a project, to get sponsors, to finalize partnerships, and to get the word out that RO2 is back ^__^
Personally, I want to get back to cosplaying as well. I want to have new costumes and I want to walk down the catwalk again. I want to experience the rush again. I miss that, performing.
Who knew huh?
After we closed down the mall ^__^ we all moved the party (officially an RO2 meeting) to Joy’s house. For the record, it was a beautiful house and a part of me wants to use her house’s description for my story Illusion ^__^;; Hi Joy!! I’m still thinking about it though as I already have an idea of what the houses in the Illusion look like, but as for the interior… hehehe fair game!
While at Joy’s we went to the third floor bar area and played… Uno Stacko! It was my first time playing the game, and while fun and enjoyable to do with friends, it’s a really, really, really stressful and heart-stopping game. It’s easy enough the first few turns, and since we agreed that we would stabilize the whole tower first before we went evil, it was easy enough. It was when we would get to the part when we get blocks from the sides and from below that the game gets interesting.
One game had the block tower balanced on just one block! That was fun. We all thought it would be a quick game, but it went on far longer than we hoped. The last game was a doozy, especially the last minutes. I was worried coz we had the blocks balanced around halfway the tower on single blocks, and it was nearing my turn!! Thank the gods for Draw Two and Reverse, whew!
All in all, it was a fun day. Of course, by the time I got back to the apartment, I had been awake for a full 24 hours. I was feeling sleepy around at around the 23-hour mark, but that last game sure woke me up. Kudos to Robert for being such a good sport and handling my Reverse really well ^_^ Also to Sherwin, Ivy’s boyfriend, who I have taken to calling Sherwin the Builder.
It looks like RO2 is coming back for sure, so watch out for us and our projects and our cosplays and events.
-o-o-o-
“We dictated, therefore you are. All in favor, say aye!”
“Aye!”
And that was the way we officially voted for Joy to be the RO2 president.
Thanks Charles!
-o-o-o-
Also, I think I've only just recovered from that 24-hour straight thing, something that I ought to start getting used to again. Heck, the last time I stayed up that late -- 3 days, actually, I think -- was back in college!
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Friend no more
Ma-drama ba?
^__^
I have this officemate who I considered a friend a while back. She's not a friend anymore, as she's turning out to be a major bitch.
See, I was sitting in my cubicle, and we're side-by-side, so it's not like we could avoid each other even if we wanted to, waiting for my files to download. Is it my fault that one of our supervisors talked with her about her recent behaviour (and I wouldn't say aberrant behaviour coz I have a feeling that this current behaviour she is displaying is the real her, no matter how she behaved in the past)? She had the gall to tell me, "Ana, wag ka muna makinig."
Punyeta sya.
What the fuck do I care about her? She's leaving the office in the middle of the workday and when she gets a written warning about it, she gets huffy? Fuck that! She's being irresponsible! And frankly, a source of such negative energy, it's draining to sit next to her and acknowledge her existence. Kaya what I do is either pretend she's non-existent or just talk to her only when I need to.
And where does she get off being this huffy diva? It's not like she's that good of an editor. The only reason she and I got promoted was that we were one of the pioneers here and we were expanding. Who do you promote anyway, someone who's already been doing the work or someone new? Duh.
One would think she'd put more effort into her work, try her best, and learn more. But does she? Of course not! Her favorite thing to say when she can't understand or doesn't know what to do with the dictation, "Hayaan na lang yan, bwisit sila. Babalik din yan."
Huh.
Wonder when she'd get fired...
And this is something that I just noticed. When the others are having trouble with their files, they approach me or the other editors, never her. In recent memory, I cannot recall anyone approach and ask for her help.
Wonder what that means...
...That was sarcasm.
Grr... inis na inis ako sa kanya kanina, buti na lang marunong pa akong magtimpi. Kasi I was already imagining the numerous ways I would take her down if and when she decides to attack me, physically at least. She has to throw the first punch and in front of witnesses. Then I can go crazy and beat the crap out of her.
^__^
I have this officemate who I considered a friend a while back. She's not a friend anymore, as she's turning out to be a major bitch.
See, I was sitting in my cubicle, and we're side-by-side, so it's not like we could avoid each other even if we wanted to, waiting for my files to download. Is it my fault that one of our supervisors talked with her about her recent behaviour (and I wouldn't say aberrant behaviour coz I have a feeling that this current behaviour she is displaying is the real her, no matter how she behaved in the past)? She had the gall to tell me, "Ana, wag ka muna makinig."
Punyeta sya.
What the fuck do I care about her? She's leaving the office in the middle of the workday and when she gets a written warning about it, she gets huffy? Fuck that! She's being irresponsible! And frankly, a source of such negative energy, it's draining to sit next to her and acknowledge her existence. Kaya what I do is either pretend she's non-existent or just talk to her only when I need to.
And where does she get off being this huffy diva? It's not like she's that good of an editor. The only reason she and I got promoted was that we were one of the pioneers here and we were expanding. Who do you promote anyway, someone who's already been doing the work or someone new? Duh.
One would think she'd put more effort into her work, try her best, and learn more. But does she? Of course not! Her favorite thing to say when she can't understand or doesn't know what to do with the dictation, "Hayaan na lang yan, bwisit sila. Babalik din yan."
Huh.
Wonder when she'd get fired...
And this is something that I just noticed. When the others are having trouble with their files, they approach me or the other editors, never her. In recent memory, I cannot recall anyone approach and ask for her help.
Wonder what that means...
...That was sarcasm.
Grr... inis na inis ako sa kanya kanina, buti na lang marunong pa akong magtimpi. Kasi I was already imagining the numerous ways I would take her down if and when she decides to attack me, physically at least. She has to throw the first punch and in front of witnesses. Then I can go crazy and beat the crap out of her.
Friday, October 06, 2006
quiz time
This is me...
This is him...
^__^
| Your Birthdate: April 25 |
 You excel at anything difficult or high tech. In other words, you're a total (brilliant) geek. It's difficult for you to find people worth spending time with. Which is probably why you'll take over the world with your evil robots! Your strength: Your unfailing logic Your weakness: Loving machines more than people Your power color: Tan Your power symbol: Pi Your power month: July |
This is him...
| Your Birthdate: August 7 |
You are an island. You don't need anyone else to make you happy. And though you see yourself as a loner, people are drawn to you. Deep and sensitive, you tend to impress others with your insights. You also tend to be psychic - so listen to that inner voice! Your strength: Your self sufficiency Your weakness: You despise authority Your power color: Maroon Your power symbol: Hammer Your power month: July |
^__^
My baby's back!
But not wholly back...
Ah well, at least he's there so I can at the very least re-read and read once more all the stories that I've written and maybe, just maybe, get enough inspiration to write the next chapters ^__^
*hopeful*
The inis in the office... hmm... what can I say? One minute we were friends, the next minute, we're not. It's quite funny actually, but not really as I have no idea what transpired to make that happen. It's confusing, but as I know I didn't do anything, I'll just carry on as I have and not mind the situation. It's the other party's call if the friendship that we had(have) is something easily discarded.
*hah*
When in Rome... ah, new haircut ^__^
Ah well, at least he's there so I can at the very least re-read and read once more all the stories that I've written and maybe, just maybe, get enough inspiration to write the next chapters ^__^
*hopeful*
The inis in the office... hmm... what can I say? One minute we were friends, the next minute, we're not. It's quite funny actually, but not really as I have no idea what transpired to make that happen. It's confusing, but as I know I didn't do anything, I'll just carry on as I have and not mind the situation. It's the other party's call if the friendship that we had(have) is something easily discarded.
*hah*
When in Rome... ah, new haircut ^__^