Hibernation

In February of this year I went on a hiatus.
In April I said:

I'm back
OK so I had my Lenten blogging hiatus.
Was it worth it?
You bet it was.
Would I do it again?
Yes, in a heart beat I would.

This week, I received an Esep Esep award from blogger Toe (thanks!) who wrote in her blog: (I'm too lazy to translate)

Mahilig siya sa sining at kultura, magbiyahe sa malalayo at mga misteryosong mga bansa, mga malalalim na banyagang pelikula, at mga aklat na makakapal at maliliit ang sulat. Ngunit dahil kung kelan lang ay tinamaan siya ng pana ni Kupido, siya ay naging parang isang bungisngis na teen-ager na nasaniban ng kaligayan at pag-ibig. Nagantimpalaan na rin siya ng award na ito na kanyang pinasa sa akin. Ngunit ngayon, ito ay binabalik ko sa kanya. Daphne, ikaw ay wagi!

I believe it is time to take another blogging break for no specific reason at all. How's that? But, in case you are wondering.
No, I am not having relationship problems.
Although I admit there are some daunting challenges.
No, I am not going to elope.
No, Toe don't worry your post didn't trigger my sudden need to go silent. I've been toying with the idea for some time now. I realize I've lost focus on what is really important. Now if you ask me what that is. Well it remains a mystery. So kindly respect my wishes to go off blogging for some time. I know you probably don't have any choice in the matter. Now if you really miss me well I'm just an email away. I reply promptly too! =)

A bientot!

"Two"

Dear Hon,

Since I'm a date obsessed person, I pointed out to you that yesterday, August 11 was our 2nd month together as a couple. But honestly it feels like 2 years already and you wholeheartedly agreed with my statement.
How appropriate that we would watch a movie with the word "2" in it at the CineManila. Specifically "2 Jours en Paris" which translates to "2 Days in Paris", my favorite city in the world. The insightful French rom-com (romantic comedy) starring, written and directed by Julie Delpy of "Before Sunset" fame. I loved the film. But what I love more is the fact that you enjoyed it as well. In fact when we were discussing the movie over dinner at Teriyaki Boy, your acute observations about certain aspects of the film were right on the dot. Wow Hon, you can critique films too but ah just stick to your day job, ok? Movie reviewing is my category! Yes, that's me being territorial. But really I was pleasantly surprised at your keen eye to notice the hidden meaning behind certain scenes. Bravo!
By the way, thanks for going through the trouble of picking me up from home then accompanying me through the maze of link ways connecting the Cubao MRT station to the Gateway Mall. I'm such a spoiled brat (at least I admit it), I haven't ridden the MRT in ages. But yehey I got to our destination in one piece. Of course, I was ably guided by your protective arm the entire time.
As I knelt down in prayer during the anticipated Mass at Edsa Shrine, I once again thanked God for blessing me with your presence in my life. Here's to more anniversaries to celebrate together. Hey, next time let's have balloons. That was really really hilarious. Yes I'm naughty! But hey you were naughty too. While we are strolling at the mall, each time you saw balloons, you'd poke me in the ribs, wink then start giggling. Awww the readers have no idea what I am babbling about. I guess they have to watch the film to get the joke, no? Enuff said!

Je t'aime,
Daphs

If there is a laptop, there will be a blog entry. Well not exactly my own laptop but you know what I mean

I'm glad this heavy downpour from "Chedeng" will somehow minimally increase our dwindling water supply at the dams but seriously it ruins my planned dates with D. Since most of you who commented in my previous entry don't mind me continuously yapping about my dates, here it goes.
Our or rather my original plan for today, Wednesday (D's day off) was for us to watch a foreign film at Cinemanila which opens today at the Gateway Cineplex. But lo and behold, the heavens above seem to have other plans which supersedes my clever idea to drag my beau to read subtitles. You know a guy loves you when he is willing to sit in a freezing cold movie theater to watch a film in a language he doesn't comprehend. Thus he will be forced to read tiny, fast moving subtitles to grasp the film.
So boo hoo here I am using my sister's brand new Acer laptop ranting about my canceled postponed date. Although there is nothing more romantic than snuggling together under a small umbrella (I do have big parasol type of umbrellas but I expressly use small ones!) when it rains, the mere thought(s) I would get stranded without any public transport, stuck in horrendous traffic or worse in knee high or even waist high bubonic plague infested flood waters doesn't appeal to me, at all.

So rain rain go away, D & D want to play oops I meant D & D want to date. =)

This blog is becoming predictable

I blog only about the following things:
1. my dates with D
2. my travels
3. my PC acting up

Today it is the 3rd option yet again, rather unfortunate!
I'm getting tired of my PC acting up like a brat! But I am still paying for half of my sister's laptop so I'm too broke to buy myself a new one. So I will fester for a while, try to amuse myself without my Internet connection. Probably catch up on my reading, I have books gathering dust on my side table. Ergo if I don't blog for a while, you know why!

A bientot!

Highlights of my date with D

Dear Hon,
I guess we have to thank President GMA for declaring today a holiday for high school and college students. You got the day off. Yay! I sensed you were in a sad mood regarding that matter we discussed over the phone last night, so I decided to cheer you up. What better way than to spend the day with me? Teehee! Yes I know, that's lame.
I can count 4 highlights of our date.

Ist - you heard First Friday Mass with me and my parents.

2nd - we chanced upon your cousin and cousin in law at Starbucks while we were strolling along the mall. I almost died of embarrassment when she said "Hey D, I didn't know you got married already, you ha you didn't invite us to your wedding!" after she made beso beso to me! It's good you clarified the real status of our relationship. But aha I found out something about you! When your cousin in law mentioned this grand family reunion two years ago, you blurted you were with a different woman that time. It's fine really. I know all about your past relationships. The key word is "past"!
3rd - we got hounded by that pesky sales person who wanted to sign us up for a new credit card. His in.your.face approach of "You must be a married couple with many expenses" caught me by surprise the second time, today. Does this mean that we already look/act like a married couple? Not sure that is a good thing, really. I want us to still project this girlfriend, boyfriend aura. Oh I don't know, maybe it's just me ... being silly.

The last highlight oh wait hmmm did I say four? This is a PG rated blog so let's leave it at that! Besides just spending the entire day with you is in itself a big highlight for me. =)

Many kisses,
Daphs

P.S.
I agree "License to Wed" the movie with Robin Williams was a huge disappointment!

August
It is already the 8th month of the year.
Time does fly by so fast.
Yes, I decided to change my template.
Just for the heck of it.
This month I'm looking forward to another film festival.
As well as celebrating my father's birthday.
Of course, more fun filled dates with D!
Nowadays, I'm just thankful for each day that dawns and give praise to the Almighty for blessing me with someone special.

What are you looking forward to this month?
Pray tell! =)

A rainy Monday afternoon post

I've done my household chores for today. I've yet to write reviews of two films I watched weeks ago. I'm not really in the right frame of mind to critique films right now. I need to be in a special place to do that. It is difficult to explain really. So I'm here worried how D is going to get home during this heavy downpour after he has had a long day of giving lectures until he gets hoarse. The power is fluctuating like crazy. I can barely hear my windows media player as the sound of the rain is blocking out the love ballads on my play list. Somehow I managed to write a really long email to my BFF trying to cheer him up. But frankly there isn't much to cheer about in his marital situation. The mental drain it takes to compose an email can be quite taxing to my already cloudy brain cells.
Actually I am no longer in a daze. I can see clearly now. I know what I want. The only "hindrance" is convincing me, myself and I that the journey towards achieving my goal is not as scary as I make it out to be. I now realize it pays to take a huge leap of faith, just go ahead and take risks. At the same time, I am encouraged and very thankful I have a loving partner willing to support me no matter what. Alright I will stop being sentimentally emotional. I like to end this post with a song that speaks to my heart. It is an old song by The Association entitled "Never My Love"

Warning: Mushy tone alert

Yes brace yourself I'm going to post yet another lovey dovey letter to my honey. So you can either roll your eyes but continue reading or proceed to the next blog in your list to escape from my sugar laden post for today. =)


Dear Hon,
Every morning, the first thing I do is send you a text message to wish you a pleasant day. It's a routine I can do with my eyes closed. Since you are such a sweet person, you either reply back right away or in between your teaching periods. All your SMS are peppered with the L word.
I simply love the way you love me. During our dates, I feel safe when you put a protective arm around me when it gets crowded. You never tire of fanning me when we are in church because yes unfortunately, I do sweat a lot. I 'blame' my parents for bestowing that gene to me. Oh well!
I like that you carry my shopping bags even though I insist I can carry it myself. It is my stubborn I.am.independent streak of character. Good thing though you don't insist on carrying my handbag which is something I never understood whenever I see guys carrying their significant other's handbag. What's up with that?
The way you lift my hand when we are about to step off the escalator is amusing. I know it is something one does to a little child but what the heck I find it sweet!
You even asked me if you were walking too fast or too slow for that matter because you don't want me to start sweating when we go malling. Well thanks for asking Honey but it seems that even if I don't exert any effort I would perspire. Quel horror!
You laughed at me when I turned really red from blushing, yesterday. Well what did you expect? You teased me by stating when we strolled by the 'Having a baby' shop "Hon, that pink maternity dress would look really nice on you, some time next year!" Yikes! First you got me hyperventilating when you blurted out the M word, now you got me all flustered at another M word (maternity).
But aha I got my 'revenge' much later when we had our after dinner drinks (coffee) at Seattle's Best. When the barista asked for my name, I deliberately said "Mrs Fxxxxx". The look on your face was priceless. Hehehe! Then I had to stop myself from leaning closer, grabbing your face and french kiss you in front of the coffee drinking crowd when you were talking about our future together. I know you are conservative and cringe at over the top PDA (public display of affection) but really I had to summon all the Gods of self control from embarrassing you. I grew up in Europe, remember? Over the top PDA doesn't bother me at all. Teehee!

Seriously, hon, these little nuances make our relationship such a joy to experience. I'm oh so happy. My little heart is content. Thanks for being so adorable!

Je t'aime,
Daphs