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30.11.05

Sex on the First Date
Did you notice how I jump from one topic to another lately? Well, consistency is not really something that I have. And don't ask me why I chose this topic. If you don't like it, then don't read it.

To most people, sex is still something that should not be openly discussed with others. Much so for discussing on having it on the first date right?! But everybody knows that I am not one of those people... so no one can actually stop me from posting about it.

Sex on the first date may end up being the best you ever had, ruin the date, or destroy prospects of a friendship evolving first and a real meaningful relationship. The latter is particularly true if either party walks away or has next-day doubts about whether sex should have occurred.

Yes or no. Well, everything is still up to you.

In principle, my answer is no. But then again, you never know what might happen right? And perhaps even more people have sex on their first date more than we know but they just don't tell others about it. LOL. Or maybe not... some people don't even kiss on the first date. But of course you do not need to do anything if it's a terrible one, duh! That's a given already.

I just want to share with you some portions of a very interesting article that I came across with recently. The title is Sex on First Date: a DO or a DON'T?, written by Brian Larkin (I suppose he's your average have-fun-while-you-can male).

He said...

There is nothing intrinsically wrong with having sex on the first date. If you are like Neil Young and are looking for a heart of gold then you might want to avoid it. But if you are like me and looking for a heart of Jose Cuervo Gold, then by all means go for it.

Exactly what constitutes a date, anyway? Is being at the same party or bar considered one?

People really only start to date after they have been hooking up for a while, which is very economical if you think about it. Why spend a lot of money on a girl unless a good time is guaranteed? Instead of dating, us guys are more than likely going to call a girl after the bar lets out to see if she wants to "hang out" or "watch a movie" or "do something," all of which are clearly euphemisms for sex.

If you do not want to do the nasty on the first date, then more power to you. But if the reason you do not is because of what other people might think, then you have the wrong motives. Doing it on the first date is a horrible idea if you are not well able to deal with extremely awkward situations. Unless you thrive on embarrassing situations (and I mean thrive), I would not advise it.

As long as both consenting sides are mature enough and aware of the potential consequences, including the possibility of a one-night stand, awkwardness and feeling downright crummy about oneself, then do whatever you want. After all, one-night stands are not the worst thing ever, awkwardness is ironically normal.

And alcohol is the answer to every question of self-doubt.



Interesting point of view from a guy.
And a very honest one, right?



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27.11.05

The letter "M" is sooo hot recently...
Met Bar
Margaritas
Mike?! LOL
[He's a sort of a new character in my oh-so exciting life. hahaha! But not really new considering its been 10 months since I've fancied him. But he's just starting to fancy me now.]


Anyway, let's not discuss him first. Next post na lang, if it's worth one already.

Well, I just want to share that I had a great weekend once again with a bunch of ultra-gay guys (well, except for Wave).


This is Ryan.
(aka Ms. Universe)
He really does charitable works ha working for an NGO that is based in London, pero he's assigned here in Thailand until June 2006. I met him through my high school friend, Cathy. They both went to Miriam College. So feeling colegialas kami everytime we see each other. LOL!

At shempre, every week eh parang lumalala ang mga outfits ko. hahaha!
Wala akong hiya!



And here are my Thai friends:
Jojoe, Wave and Joe















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25.11.05

The Gift of Being Single
I got this from Alynn. Sorry girl, I do not share most of the sentiments of whoever wrote this.

[in purple are my comments]

Too often people want what they want, or think they want at the moment, which is usually "happiness" right now. The irony of their impatience is that only by learning to wait, and by willingness to accept the bad with the good do we usually attain those things that are truly worthwhile. I have a blessing which is sometimes seen as a curse. I am blessed with the gift of being single.

[It's not really "happiness" that I want. I am happy naman eh! True love talaga lang ang hanap ko.]

For most of us twenty something young professionals, or simply single people it seems the world has already come up with its own set of expectations on how we should live life. The world expects us to finish school in our early twenties, get a job, and find the love of our lives by the time we reach our mid-twenties, marry and have kids. But the thing is, not everyone sees their dreams come true in the same way. In this article, I shall try to endeavor to change the way the world looks at being single.

[What's wrong with setting expectations? These are the things that will make life more exciting and fulfilling rather than just being 'contented'. I refuse to settle with the mediocrities in life. Continuously striving to reach the high expectations that I have set for myself and enjoying it along the way is what keeps me going.]

The Art of Contentment. For most of us, being single it will be more of a phase than a final destination. This is the best place to practice the art of contentment. Someday, I'm sure most of us will fall in love and get married. But the thing is, love will always be tested. Someone more handsome, more charming, richer, funnier, sweeter would come along. If you have not practiced the art of contentment as a single person, chances are you would be tempted to want that and not cherish your chosen one.

[okay... I somehow agree with that one. except on the contentment portion]

Practicing the Art of Contentment as a single person means that you take what life gives you, good or bad, you're willing to see it through. It means you don't walk away every time things get tough because it builds in you patience, perseverance, understanding and a hundred different virtues that people in a hurry will never have.

[I absolutely DO NOT BELIEVE IN CONTENTMENT. Never, never, never. And what is so bad in walking away when things get tough? In life, it is okay to walk away from something that hurt,harm, or make you feel blue. You do not always have to face it to 'prove' that you're strong. Walking away sometimes mean that you're just smarter... and do not need to prove anything to anyone.]

Being single means you would find how it feels to be alone thus, allowing you to cherish every moment you spend with your chosen one. The art of contentment means you wouldn't mind if life had to make you wait for so long to find the love of your life, because you know that the waiting would only make the finding much sweeter.

[sige na nga. i-justify natin ang mahabang paghihintay sa true love. but i do mind the waiting... dahil I don't believe nga in the art of contentment. and as far as this article goes, I am not convinced even for a single moment to be contented.]

A Time to Know Yourself Better. Being single is a time of your life when you can get to know yourself better. You can pursue different interests and passions without having to ask another person's approval. It is a phase when you can keep focus on other things, discover your potentials and talents, and see yourself become more than what you expect to be.

[I know myself already... tama na please... hahaha]

Allow yourself to surprise you.

[Well, I never stop surprising myself and the people around me naman eh. Di ko nga maisip kung pano ko nakakayanan ang mga pinag-gagagawa ko sa buhay eh.]

Stop wasting precious energy trying to figure out why you're still romantically unattached. It's all in the mind. Take the time to go see your friends, spend time with your family, do charity work and you will realize that you are not, and never for one moment, was alone.

[It's not a waste of time! I'm not a drama queen for nothing... And don't give me this advice... I know more than you... (to whoever wrote this article). If anyone in this world who knows how to party and enjoy time with friends and family --- that would be me!]

Try to get to know yourself first before you try to get to know other people. To be truly loved means to be known and accepted for who you are. How do you expect other people to know you and to love you, when you don't know who and what you really are?

[I know na nga diba! And I know what I want. Pero bottomline, single pa nga rin ako. And I'm getting impatient and irritated just reading this article. Hahaha. I will really not embrace the art of contentment. Utang na loob...]

A Choice between Good and Best. Sometimes the dilemmas we face are not between what is absolutely bad and absolutely good. Sometimes, it's between good and best. Treat this stage of your life as a phase to evaluate who is good for you and who is best for you. Sometimes, you won't hear music, or feel magic to know who's best for you. The heart just knows and it doesn't need any romantically charged scenario to decide on the matter.

[Hay, ayan... I agree with this.]

Trust in your heart, and trust that time will eventually lead you to, not to the perfect partner, but to the most suitable partner for you. Being single is a phase of life that we need to be thankful for, because being single means our hearts have yet to choose the best one for us. Goodluck...

[Mabuti naman this ended nicely. Otherwise, I might hunt for whoever wrote this. LOL.]
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24.11.05

Winter?!
I think it's funny that Thais call this time of the year winter. Sure it gets colder and the temperature drops to about 21 degrees celsius at night and early morning, but calling it winter time is totally wrong. It is still very hot you know... 31 degrees during the day is like summer in countries where there are four seasons.

I remember last year, I attended several parties and events with titles such as "Winter Festival" or "Winter Show". Super funny, because most of the performers were all wet with sweat. hahaha!

I guess most of them cannot accept the fact that there are only three seasons here: hot, hotter and hottest. Or mahina lang siguro talaga sila sa English...
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23.11.05

I Want This for Christmas...
One of my favorite blogs, PostSecret is now a book entitled PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives [it will be released on November 29]

I want to share with you some of the 'confessions' sent by readers:
























Amazing! My thoughts exactly captured in four post cards!

Will someone buy this for me as a gift this Christmas?
If so, please tell me so I won't buy it. hahaha =)
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22.11.05

The Miracle Band
Walang sense ang post na ito.

I just want to share with you a really sweet Italian guy I met - Andrea Borini or Andrew to his english-speaking friends. He plays the keyboards for The Miracle Band. Hindi sila sikat, in fact kahit sa Italy wala pa silang recorded album. They play regularly in different bars lang.

Ang cute nya. hahahaha =)
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19.11.05

Hi-So and Lonely (?)
We are hi-so, but not naman lonely. Sure, we are single... but we find ways of entertaining ourselves. Like going to an exclusive, members only bar like The Met and simple dinner at Zen Japanese Rastaurant.

Here are some pictures =)




























































Ewan ko ba... perhaps its the ambience and the people... pero kahit na tipong Venus, YMCA and all the other 70's and 80's songs ang music, everything seemed so chic and hip.
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18.11.05

Coffee please...

I think I need to take in a lot of caffeine para kabahan naman ako ng slight paminsan minsan... parang wala na talaga kong takot eh. Kung sleeveless nga nakakaumay na eh...

What more for a black and gold (yes... ginto!) sheer top with ribbon straps? I actually wore this to the office today..

I have fully embraced Thai fashion.

Sa mga gustong manlait, pwedeng wag mashadong masakit. hahaha! =)
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17.11.05

Loy Krathong















It is one of the most beautiful festivals that takes place here in Thailand that is celebrated on the full moon of November (it was last night).

The word loy means to float, and a krathong is a banana leaf cup. People place a candle and incense sticks in their krathongs and then float them on a local river or pond. As they push away their krathong, they ask for forgiveness in polluting the waterways and also for good luck in the coming months.




Along with the krathongs, there are around 20 floats parading the Chao Phraya River...



















This is actually my second time to celebrate the Loy Krathong. So there wasn't really anything special to look forward to anymore. I just had dinner with my Thai officemates by the river at a restaurant called Coco Castaways.

Unfortunately for us, we did felt like 'castaways'... hungry and irritated. We arrived there around 730pm, we ordered food immediately and entertained ourselves with the music, some picture-taking and the float parade. But can you believe that after almost 2 hours, there still wasn't any food?! One of my officemates had to barge in the kitchen and actually started nagging the staff. LOL. Good thing we had KFC and Pizza Hut delivered at the restaurant! It was a pathetic dinner, but nonetheless we were still able to enjoy each other's company with our reliable friend, Mr. Johnnie Walker.

Me and Supasit (Wave)
Two Pinays... Alynn and Jane
With Jantima (Ann) and Pongsith (Ton)
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16.11.05

I'M IN LOVE!!!!
hahahahaha!

Not really...


I feel like a teenager with a crush with the boy next door. (Except that he's not next door but a couple of kilometers away from me.)

Exactly a week ago, I was totally mesmerized by Simon. And before that week ended, I was already heartbroken. How pathetic can I be?!

And so, as you've seen in my previous post... I healed myself over the weekend with shopping, salon and Sirocco. I am completely recovered and starting to fall in love again?!

Love is such a big word... let's be juvenile and just call it a major crush. LOL.

Just be happy for me okay!!!
[I can actually imagine your reaction. Whoever you are]


And oh, I suddenly feel like Sesame Street! This post was brought to you by the letter "S". hahaha!

Parang ang labo ng ending ng post na ito. Inaantok na siguro ko.
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12.11.05

When I'm feeling low...
I shop.
I go to the salon.
And of course go out and drink.

Being sad can cost a lot of money...





















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11.11.05

When will the cycle end?
A guy likes me.
I dumped him.

But I like another guy.
And he dumped me. (well, not really but sort of... coz' we were never really officially together)

Wouldn't my life be better and so much easier if I had just chosen the other guy who already fancied me more than I fancied him? Again and again, I seem to find myself in a situation of total uncertainty and all I get in the end is a heartache. (And in this case, I could have something more because I was stupid enough to agree without protection.... you do know what I am talking about right?)

I made a big mistake again.

Sheesh.


Yes. Simon is gone again, I think this time not on a long vacation but for good. Like disappearing into thin air...
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9.11.05

So Now What???
He did not go on a long vacation after all.
In fact, he did not leave at all.

He

was

just

here...

in

my

heart.


I'm really stubborn. I'm 100% sure that he's not the right one, and yet I WANT HIM.
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5.11.05

My New Pink Laptop Bag (plus other pink stuff)
Yes, I am selling my new Compaq laptop. But nonetheless, I still want to make it pretty in pink.

This is my wallpaper... Hello Kitty of course!


















And this is my new laptop bag =)
Ang ganda right?! Instead of the boring black bag...





















And oh, I just want to share some of the pink stuff I own and truly love... I actually have a lot of pinks, pero ito yung may silbi talaga sa everyday life ko, lol (aside from my clothes, shoes and bags of course...)


This is an Ikea clock, a gift from Jantima (Ann). It's actually below my TV, hanging in a cabinet, so it's the first thing I look at when I wake up. (But I still come in the office late... lol)

At shempre, pagkagising ko I go to the bathroom. This is my bathroom rug =) I got it at Suan Lum Night Bazaar for 180baht.


And of course I have to fix my curly hair... cute no? I use L'Oreal Hot Curl with it (and oh, the bottle is also pink)













Ok, now here's one of my walang kwenta stuff.
Super mini-fan na walang hangin. hahaha. cute lang.
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1.11.05

Happy Birthday Hello Kitty!
Well, she's 31 and still single... and living with her parents in London together with her twin, Mimmy. At least I live independently already and 4 years younger than her! hahaha =)

We actually have quite a lot in common. Her hobbies include traveling, music, reading, eating yummy cookies her sister bakes, and best of all making new friends... like me!


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