the last link

I visited Katipunan a few days ago. It was such a nostalgic trip. I rode the trike to go to my old dorm (the same route I took before). I told the driver "sa may Pizza Hut"-- the place where I lived 4 years of my life. I went to the dorm to get my deposit (hahaha more than 2 years after I transferred). I was lazy to get it in the past years and I thought I will never get that deposit (which is actually not a small amount).

Then I met a street kid who would sell banana-q to me during college. Now he is still there... selling lanzones. He told me to buy and even if it costs P120/kilo, I decided to buy. Good thing he is still studying. I left Katipunan barely 10 minutes after I arrived cause I had to go to work.

Today, my former landlady told me I can get my deposit. I felt relieved cause I can have my money back but at the same time feel a little sad because the deposit is my last remaining link with Katipunan. :-(

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transportation blues

It's Sunday, I'm at work, but that's not the bad part. I wanted to go to work early today, so I left the house a bit early than usual. When I reached the jeepney stop, it suddenly rained so hard. There were dozens of people standing with me in a "covered" area. I waited for a jeepney for an hour! I had to walk under torrential rains just to go to another area, where there are jeeps passing. And, by the way, I also left my wallet. I only had coins in my pocket, not enough for a taxi ride!! Oh did I mention, I don't have an umbrella :-(

And just yesterday, I couldn't enter my room... I forgot my key at work so I had to go back. I rode 3 jeepney rides that time-- back and forth to house and office. I really don't mind jeepney rides, but the thing is it was around 12mn-1:30am!! Scary time to be inside a jeep, much more 3 jeeps.

Thank God, I survived without incident.

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the transfer 2

I officially transferred house today. It was really tiring carrying all those heavy bags and appliances. But now I am restarting a new phase in my life. I hope my neighbors are really good and nice people and I hope everything will be ok in my new residence.

Can't wait to have my very own pad.

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the transfer

I will be moving to my new place tomorrow July 1, 2009. Last night I started packing my things. And the horror of transferring places haunted me again. I remember it was really difficult to pack all your things (especially if it is worth 6-years!). Some of my college stuff are still with me, so I have to pack that plus all the bed, clothes, books, tables, chairs, TV, magazines, etc. It is physically and mentally difficult really. I wish I have my own pad so that I don't have to constantly move out.

The good thing is that I will be "restarting" my life. Not that my life is a mess, but being in a new home is somehow a new phase in my life. I will have a new routine, maybe a new lifestyle and of course new friends (if I ever get the chance to meet my new neighbors).

Second batch of packing to commence tonight...

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the room

I will be moving to a new place next week. I checked the room for rent this morning, I immediately paid the deposit. The place isn't entirely nice, but it's bigger than my current place. It's situated near a squatters area and the room is on the second floor of a building that looks dilapidated. I know it all sounds negative, but I guess I just need to transfer by the end of the month. It's also far from the MRT. Now I am required to take the jeepney everyday.

I just hope life will be good in my new place. Btw, it's located near Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon Ave.-- party time all night... hehehe (kidding)

P.S.
Because today Michael Jackson passed away, I just remembered that when I was in Grade 3, I, together with maybe 8 people, performed "Heal the World" in front of dozens of students and teachers. We sang and made all those actions. I think it was environmental week or something... :-)

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room for rent

I am still looking for a new place. I have been checking websites for room for rent, but just can't decide where to go. I have seen several ads for room/condo for rent-- but it's either far from my workplace or most of the time it's very expensive. I am eyeing on one place- just right on the budget but quite far from the office. It's actually far from my usual civilization. hehehe

I haven't seen it yet. I hope it looks ok and is secured. Because I only have 5 days to go before I need to evacuate my current room.

Changing houses/room is always very tiring physically and mentally (sometimes emotionally too)...

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Pandemic

The World Health Organization is nearing to declaring a world pandemic due to the H1N1 virus. The Philippines now has the highest number of cases in Southeast Asia at 92 (as of today). Even here at the office, rumors spread that some employees have the virus because some of them travelled abroad. And I think I am psychologically sick too. Hehehe, but seriously I feel weak these past days. But of course, I hope I am not sick.

On another note, I have to look for a new place soon! I was eyeing this room for rent in front of ABS-CBN, but just today I found out it's already taken!!! Back to step one I guess.

Weak and homeless...

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Housemates Now

I saw the caretaker of the building where I am residing today. He said I should be careful with my stuff and lock my doors all the time. It was good for him to tell me that, at least I know he's also worried about the life of his tenants. What made me feel weird however was the reason for the security advice.

He told me the people living on the second floor (I'm staying at the third floor) will transfer soon and I have to lock my room since they might barge into it and probably take some stuff. Of course, he is just being paranoid. The caretaker then said... the people on the second floor are drug addicts... and the women are prostitutes! WHAT!!!??

For the past weeks and until now, I am living under one roof with drug addicts and prostitutes!!! So weird, creepy... yet interesting. It's a good thing they will be leaving.

I didn't know about my "neighbors".. What I know is that I have homosexual housemates,obvious naman kasi since they wear female attire and wear heavy make up. They call me "kuya" (hahaha) and sometimes ask for the time whenever I passes by... which really creeps me out. They're ok... but add addicts and sex slaves to the house??

Just to clarify, I am not living in the slum area nor am I residing in a criminal den. My apartment in fact lies across a church and nearby stores, laundry shops, school, etc. It just feels weird with them being my housemates. I am not being judgmental, but can I be blamed for thinking such? :-)

My life just got more interesting!
But with it comes paranoia.

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farewell california

After a year of residing in California... specifically at the California Garden Square in Mandaluyong... I moved back again to Quezon City. I am now living along Scout Ybardolaza Street in Quezon City, just a few minutes walk to ABS-CBN.

It was so tiring mag lipat. I have with me all things/documents that I had since I entered college 5 years ago. I nearly gave up packing! hehehe

Now that I think of it, nakaka miss din yung company of friends. Cos right now, I am back to being alone. Kahit na hindi nag-uusap often sa California, it's different lang kasi you know your housemates are just there sa other room or sa other floor.

Now, alone again. Well, I'm used to it, kasi naman 4 years akong mag-isa sa room ko in Katipunan. Pero kasi, in Katipunan, friends were just nearby- some living in Ateneo dorm, some in nearby condos. Now... wala, I don't know anyone!! Yun lang ang sad part.

Anyway, in other aspects, ok naman lahat. Kasi malapit lang sa work and medyo malaki naman ang room for one person. But of course, meron din some not-so-nice features... saka ko na sabihin sa next entry ko.

But for now...
Farewell: 3B Fairfax Tower 1, California Garden Square, Mandaluyong.
Hello: #25 A, Sct. Ybardolaza St, Quezon City.

*pictures taken at the California Garden Square

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