Pink and White Orchids

While passing by my neighbor’s house, I noticed the orchids in their garden. They were so lovely.





I hope I can have plants at home too, but our house has limited space for planting. Maybe someday, when I have my own family, I will definitely purchase a house with provision for gardening.

I love Eva Fonda!

I caught Justin, a 10-year-old boy who constantly hangs around our barbeque business, wandering outside my house, all geared up, polished and newly bathed, as if waiting for someone. He said he’s waiting for us to go outside and sell our stuff. I really like this boy, he looks cute, honest and very funny. I told him the other day “Justin, I have a crush on you.” He smiled and wittingly said “Eh, you’re older than me!” and then everyone started giggling. To me, this was just a joke. Portia noticed how neat Justin looked today and said “Why are you dressed like that? Do you have a date or you just want to call Amaranth’s attention?” He blushed and shyly said “Of course not!” We giggled at the thought that this little boy, having said I liked him, was totally a different person now than that of two days ago. He jokingly said, “Hey, you looked like someone, an actress on the television.” I was surprised and curious who could that be. He said “You looked like Eva Fonda, but not because you’re as pretty as her, but because you have this fuzzy and curly hair just like hers!” Bwahahaha! Portia and I laughed so hard, I have been complaining about my hair for a long time because it’s becoming curlier everyday. But then, look at the brighter side, he said Eva Fonda (Christine Reyes)! She is really pretty and voted as one of the sexiest female in the country. Well, at least I’ve got her hair!

The Biker’s Girlfriend

I saw Biker Guy across the street near his rented apartment. I was excited at first but then I saw a girl with him. The girl went down from the bike and waited for him as he parked it. We were staring at each other’s eyes, she’s as if telling not to flirt with her guy. I immediately asked myself it she was his girlfriend. Minutes later, I saw them coming out of their apartment and I was surprised to see the girl with wet hair. Did she just take a bath? Maybe she was his sister? I’m in denial right now! But then again, how could I prove their relationship with each other? Let’s just see in the next couple days…

Candy was mad!

Candy called me on the telephone today and she was really mad at me and my friends because Stan squealed about our conversation with Vic. I don’t know what “version” of the story she heard, because she said a lot of bad things to me and my friends. She even threatened me about “something” and told me she would tell my mom about it so she can get even. Oh my gas! I’m so f***in’ scared! Candy was like 45+ years old and here she was trying to scare me. Hey Candy, I’m not a kid anymore! Get even? What a crap?! She would even tell me stuff about God and everything, that she prays all the time stuff. Well, if she’s really into that kind of stuff, she should have not threatened me or have thoughts of getting even, right? Because if you know that you have done nothing wrong, you should not worry about it. She wanted me to clear things up with Vic. How the hell would I do that? It has been said already, and that was just a joke! She couldn’t even deny it herself (with Vic) because in her heart, she really liked him so much, to the extent of telling everybody about it. My verdict: Candy was guilty! This will be the last day that I would talk to her, I don’t want to get too much involved with her love life anymore!

Our new friend Angelo

Today we met Angelo (Vic’s employee). Being a cheerful and funny man made it easier for us (Elizabeth, Lindsay and I) to welcome him in our conversations. He was down to earth, that’s why we were already comfortable with his presence. He bought a lot of barbeque from us, stating that it was his favorite. He was a member of a two-man band, and he was the percussionist. He invited us to his gigs and promised to give us a bucket of San Mig Light in return. We told him we’d go to his gig on Valentine’s Day, since we’re not dating anyone! Oh, how pathetic could that be!

My neighbor, Vic

Today, I was able to ask my neighbor Vic about how he really felt for Candy. I asked him if he courted Candy. He blurted out a big “NO!” He was somehow mad and confused at the same time. He remembered an old story about his employee, Eddie. According to Vic, Candy has been telling everyone that Eddie courted her, when in fact, Eddie said “It’s not true and Candy was a liar.” We were all laughing about how Vic reacted. Now we know the real story… Unluckily, Candy’s nephew, Stan, was there and he heard the whole thing. We told him not to tell Candy about it, because it will be too embarrassing for her. Stan was laughing also, because he knew that Candy was living in a make-believe world. I just hope things won’t get complicated.

Candy’s comeback…

While Elizabeth, Lindsay and I were busy setting up our barbeque stand, Candy came into the picture. She told my friends about her “allegedly” history with Vic. I told my friends not to listen to her, because it’s just her fantasy. Have you experienced listening to someone tell his/her story, and you’re not interested at all, it makes you so sleepy? Candy thought her stories were so fascinating. Too bad we can’t complain about it. Suddenly, Vic came and checked on his employees. Candy, on the other hand, acted as if she doesn’t know Vic was around and started to flutter her eyelids like a butterfly! My friends and I were laughing, but Candy didn’t know it was her (whom we’re laughing at). She felt so beautiful at that time, we don’t want to steal her moment. Hang on to that dream, Candy!

Building Construction for Office Use

Near my house stood an empty building which has stopped operations and supposed to be fully constructed a few months back. From what I’ve heard, it’s due to insufficient funds. Since the building was empty, it has become a place to stay for the homeless while the front part became an extension of a politician’s office. It was like a carpentry shop turned machine shop turned junk shop. You can see the politician’s face printed on the tarpaulins, while scaffoldings are all over the place. Sometimes I would think the building belongs to her. I know in my heart, it belongs to her! Anyway, today, I saw a lot of busy workers trying to get things done. I wonder who will occupy those office spaces.

My neighbor, Candy

When I was still in Grade School, I have a neighbor and her name was Candy. She was the mother of my playmate. Vic (a very rich businessman), on the other hand, was the father of my other playmate. Candy is married, so is Vic, get the picture? Way back then, Candy would tell us stories about our neighbor Vic, whom she had a huge crush on. She said that Vic also liked her and just too shy to tell her. She would giggle while talking, thinking we were so into her made up stories. Everyone in our compound knew about her crazy-mixed-up thoughts. When I reached 4th Grade, her family transferred to a new house somewhere in Quezon City. Today, we saw each other again because she visited her relative, which is my neighbor. She asked me, “How was Vic? I heard he still likes me. I even caught him staring at me.” I just stared blankly at her, I can’t believe what I just heard! For a minute, I was unable to move or talk. Oh my gas! After 18 years, you can still come up with the same old crap?! Move on, girl! I heard from my other neighbor, whose age is almost the same as mine saying, “Candy, until now, you’re still talking about that? It has been ages since you left this place. I don’t understand why that topic won’t die at all! You’re talking as if it was just yesterday. When will it ever end?” Wahahaha! When I heard that, I wanted to laugh so hard, it was exactly what I wanted to say! Candy was just so lucky, I am a polite person. I’m sure she’ll reminisce and tell me her old stories when we get to chat again. I hope I won’t be able to bump into her soon!