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8.20.2005

Despite the economic, social, political and all the other problems we have in the country today you sometimes see glimmers of hope in the most unlikely places. Try to ride the train once in a while and despite the disgusting smells of sweat, dirt and grime all mixed up you will see that in some corner of the train, men (take note: MEN!) actually stand up and use your seats. Believe me, after a long and stressful day your tired and depressed and a stranger gives you his chair, it really makes your day.

Ride a jeepney. NOW. Just kidding. Or just look out the window. Notice anything? Okay, count how many people are smiling a genuine smile (not that crazy cynical smile) for about 5 minutes. Maybe you will see about 4-5 people and they might be a barkada or a couple. Yup, the world needs more smiles. Everytime I see a person smile it kind of makes your heart a bit lighter. Even just a little bit. In our situation today we all need more smiles and laughter. And oh yeah, remember to smile and maybe that would cheer up somebody. You never know.

I went to my old school today. I just came near the doors and the guard remembered me and asked if I had an ID. Duh, I didn’t but he was a kind guy so he let me in (thank you!). When I came to my barkada’s classroom it went from normal to pandemonium of stampeding mental hippopotamus’s…hehe…I swear. Everyone was screaming “CAMILLE!!!”. I swear. I think that day I said “hi” about 87 times. When I went up to the 3rd years they greeted me well. Of course some of the guys were expecting me to bring one of the hot girls in my school…. : ) I was so happy to see Ramzie again! I think half of my 3rd yr friends have gone *metrosexual overnight (*note: Metrosexual- a term for guys who aren’t gay but just have to be super clean, good smelling and looking good all the time. In other terms they have a lifetime supply of Ponds facial cleanser and cologne). It was fun to see my guy friends again!!! I saw the 4th years and they were crazy too. Seeing mikko again was so fun!!! Haha… I talked to Ms. Evangelista for 30 min and we were talking about JREV, shawarma, school, students, etc, etc, etc…. I miss you Ms. E!!! Sir Tan is a flirt as I have recently discovered. Haha… I saw Pia and Sarah (2 of my very best friends in the universe). I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!! I was so happy cuz everybody saw me and greeted me and talked to me. Haha… I felt loved…

~ { 8/20/2005 02:09:00 PM }
aiming for the sky above;