Archive for July 8th, 2008

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Jul

Dating 101

By lvbauzon1007 0 Comments
Categories: Dating

Four days ago, I found myself in a middle of conversation that went like this:

Kausap 1: Pero open ka naman sa dating?

Ako: Oo naman.

Kausap 2: Naku, ‘yan pa. Sabay sabay pa nga ‘yan eh.

Ako:  Hindi ah. Walang overlapping… (to Kausap 1) Teka, ano ba ang definition mo ng “date”?  Baka magkaiba tayo eh.

Kausap 1:  ‘Yong yayayain kang lumabas, kumain…  Ilan na ba ang naka-date mo?

Ako:  Hmmmnn, dalawa.

Kausap 1:  Dalawa pa lang???!

For some reasons, I didn’t pursue the topic anymore lest I’d contradict myself.  Under the concept of “yayayain akong lumabas at kumain”, of course I had my share.  Sabay sabay pa nga. Some guys have actually asked me out for a number of times and still counting. They are either officemates, acquaintances, former schoolmates and classmates, or even friends.

But you see, I have a different concept of what a “date” really is.  Dating for me is more than just eating out, watching movies, and the usual getting-to-know-each-other rituals.  Of course, I am not oblivious to every guy’s motive but for me to consider it a “date”, there should be an extra effort on the guy’s part to make the date worthwhile and unforgettable.  (Ooops, it’s not what you may be thinking now, okey?!?)

Don’t get me wrong, guys.  I am not asking for something grand, first-class, or lavish for me to qualify your efforts as something extraordinary. You can manifest that extra factor in a lot of ways by just being creative and resourceful, even prior to the date itself. 

“Dalawa pa lang”.  When I said that, what I actually meant was, “dalawa pa lang ang nag-qualify under my concept of dating”.  And yes, both became my boyfriends at one point in time and another.  Walang overlapping.

08
Jul

My Super Beetle

By lvbauzon1007 2 Comments
Categories: My Super Beetle

“Only a Super(wo)man can drive a Super Beetle”.  I’ve always wanted to have a shirt with this quote printed all over it.  You may say that I am so damn proud of my car but hell, that’s the truth.

My love affair with DAGirl started last September 8, 2006.  It was truly love at first sight!  It’s a rare 1973 VW 1303s model with a dashboard, curved windshield, and a prettier body compared to the ordinary 1302.  Back then, its royal blue color courtesy of its former Atenista owner added a certain air of masculinity in its look.  So I decided to have it restored and repainted to fit my personality.

Initially, I opted for lemon yellow but someone suggested flamingo green (perhaps because he is a La Sallista? Hmmnn..)  That gave me an idea to think next of maroon kasi UPian naman ako, bakit ba.  But everyone was against the idea. It’s a dead color, all chorused! So, it became a battle between lemon yellow and flamingo green.  Finally, the greeners won hands down due to the coolness and neutrality the color exudes. Sige na nga.  Besides, I still didn’t know how to drive at that time and it would be a bit embarrassing for my “astig driver” being seen around driving a little yellow car.

My Super Beetle is now staying with me for good.  I’m on my way of getting used to the feel of the steering wheel.  I just love the feeling of having something which is a product of my own sweat and tears.  You see, it’s my very first big time material possession and sometimes, I find it fascinating that we’re almost of the same age!

I am not just proud of her. I am crazily in love with her! Why?  Because my Super Beetle is not just a car.  It’s a culture.  It’s a history.  It’s a people’s car for nothing.