sinagtala

Im off to Baguio tomorrow for work (I guess) and Im a tad bit excited to come back and sort of come home to where I used to frolic like insane crazy Baguio trips remind me of so much things, of so many random fun kodak-worthy moments with people I love and used to love. Baguio is reminiscent of marvin and jess and mai (oh and of sir ramos also but thats another story). Of what used to be tita es and tatay and artbuilders old school. I remember that huge fight with the ex over at the baguio wet market hows that. I remember going around the place many times with no other than my lonesome self doing some 'vintage' shopping. Let me tell you that probably the ukay clothes I own could already consume half my closet cos I never (and I mean never) leave Baguio without some pre-loved goodies. Going back to Baguio after such a long time seems like going back to my old quirky self that has been toppled down by the waves of corporate shiznit (yes, the struggle for survival via intense money-making). I guess going back to Baguio is saying hi hello again to the kid in me. I am feeling giddy sweet jeebus. Time warp now na.

Im going back to Baguio tomorrow, lovies. Im finally going back

sinagtala

You're making me sing "Just because you feel it doesn't mean it's there." 

I certainly don't want to make it the soundtrack of my dear life.

DJ, kindly fast-forward the track now.

Upon waking up, I suddenly remembered this convo I had with a classmate back in painting class.

C: May asawa ka na ba? Anak?

Me: (thinking what the f I was sporting that day to deserve being asked as such- was it the updo? the long manang skirt?) Ay wala pa po. Single pa.

C: Ah good. Dapat kung mag-aasawa ka kasi yung mayaman. Yung kaya kang buhayin sa bisyo mo ng pagpipinta. Alam mo kasi magastos 'to eh. So dapat talaga 'pag hahanap ka, yung mayaman. Yung kahit ipagpatuloy mo 'to (painting) hanggang sa pagtanda mo, oks lang, kasi hindi mo na kakailanganin magtrabaho. Kasi buong oras mo pwede mo igugol dito.

WTF right? I srsly dont think I would want to marry a rich old hag just for that. And besides, after I had Alon at 20 I never held my brushes anymore. Welps, yeah, I think I just might be missing painting. Or trying to atleast paint, at that.

Hi.