THE JOURNEY. Baguio Trip. Day IV...

Philippine Military Academy. 10:45 a.m.

So this is the reason why my Mom and Mama kept on telling me to have my "greens" everyday. They said they'd make me feel healthier and stronger. Guess, moms and lolas must really be from outer space. They're just so way knowledgeable on things. They seem to know everything. The "greens" really do make me feel healthier and stronger.

Anyway, as I am having my "greens" (and yellows, and some reds, golds, oranges and browns, lols) here at the PMA, I am realizin' somethin'. I am realizin', man, God must be like our moms and lolas, omniscient and omnipotent. Only God is like on the highest level among these outer space beings. =)

This place, I swear, is so peaceful... but crazy questions just keep poppin' in my head. Questions kids would ask.

Like what kind of power does God really have? Is it electric or heat? Or is it like the powers elves and fairies have with glitter-thingies and stuff when casted... Or is it like the Green Lantern's where some sort of a greenish aura, force field, whatever you call it, comes out whenever he moves or controls things?

Or maybe just like in Joan Osbourne's song, What If God Was One of Us? What If? He could be your dad, or your grandfather, he could even be a SHE. Or maybe he could be like a vampire. Having all it's powers and strenghts minus the weaknesses, he can live for eons and not die. Maybe he cries too whenever a loved-one dies. I dunno. =) I know these are pretty dumb thoughts and questions but I bet you can't answer them. Haha. =)

I keep in saying this, I was born a Catholic but my beliefs and principles are not all based from the Bible or what the Catholic Church teaches. Religion for me, is not the group you're in. It's the principles you fight and stand up for, and the beliefs you carry with you everyday. It's not the knowing who God really is or what's his real name or the quest to know his origin, etc. It's knowing who you really are, what's you purpose here on earth. I think that's what religion is supposed to be.

As to my question, I think they will remain questions till I breathe my last breath, I do not think any answer would ever suffice, so let these be my questions till the day I die.

Hmmm... so, besides feeling healthier and stronger... and greener, this is how this place affects people, hehehe. You get deep... really deep.

So before I go any deeper and drive myself nuts, am leaving....

Almost losing it here. Heheh....


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Department of Environment and Natural Resources Resthouse. 11:32 p.m.


Man, am so exhilirated.

Did I say the reason why I woke up early today is because I am meeting Cashmere Girl? (Not Her Real Name =) Hehe...

No?! Well, now you know. Why Cashmere Girl? Duh! =) Yesterday, during my seemingly Twilight Zone plight of meeting her, she was wearing a cashmere turtleneck sweater. Anyway, tonight she wore a red one, I think they call it a bolero, on top of, I believe, white (or cream) blouse (forgive my colorblindedness!) with a flower in the middle (that I remember clearly =), tight knee-length jeans (i dunno what it's called really), ponytailed hair, big round earrings, gold handbag, and get this, high-heeled shoes. Am trying my hardest to describe her here, lols. She wore them for our so called "Hot Choco" date. I don't wanna call it a date though. I dunno what's in and what's not with women's fashion, but she was reeking... reeking with animalistic sex appeal. You know how you would look at a tigress, so pretty and all but you know you have to be careful or else. Grrrr.... Something like that. Man, did she look hot! She looked sassy and classy.

I felt like a kid with my blue sweaters and blue jeans and blue sneakers on. All blue. Hahaha! I mean hello!? What's a guy supposed to do? Our plan was just to hang out and talk at Starbucks... I don't remember us planning that we'd go clubbing or something like that, so I didn't gussy up that much. Her first words of endearment were a quick "Hi!", sat down and said, "I like you better without your cap on." "Thanks," I said. Smiled. You know, trying to sound and look cool. Trying really hard. It was hard.... Oh yeah, that too. =)

I almost laughed really hard when she said, "Sorry, nagmamadali ako papunta dito." Explaining further that she was in the house the whole day, cleaned her room and just couldn't wait to get out and meet this nice stranger whom she just met the night before. Anyway, the reason why I almost laughed was because she seemed to have been referring to the way she's dressed up as if she looked awful kasi nga nagmamadali siya mean, if all the women in Baguio were all in a hurry and still looked like that then, man!!!

I was already gonna buy us some drinks, asked her what she wanted. Then she said she'd just go with me to choose what. I said, "I just remembered I thought we were gonna be having hot choco." She said yes but went with me anyway. She placed her arms around mine. Then I almost jumped, really surprised, almost pulling myself away... almost. Eto na naman ako. "Jesus, can you calm yourself down a bit? Geez!!!" I was frantically telling myself. I was acting like a fuckin' dork. Know what? As am writing this now, I still remember the feeling, fuckin' geekazoid!!! It all her fault. She's been doing the most unusual things.... since yesterday.

The Counter. =)

Barista: Yes, Sir! (Obviously referring to me, duh!)
Cashmere Girl: (Butting in!) Two caramel hot chocos please.... venti!
Me: (Thinking...) Exactly what I would've ordered.

BT: Macchiato or frappuccino?
CG: Macchiato
Me: (Just smiling at the barista, smiling at her)

BT: Your name? (Now referring to CG)
CG: Put JT and CG!
Me: (A bit weirded out but nevertheless pleased)

BT: That'll be P310.
CG: (Immediately brings out P500) Here.

While I was still looking for my wallet, I saw her handing the payment to the barista. I started to protest but she shushed me and said, "My thank you treat, thanks." Wrapping her arms around me even tigher this time. In another form, it would've been like her hugging me even tigher. Sweeter!

Again, still in control of my Spider senses but losing my ability to speak, I just nodded. I was thinking I should be the one paying for this kasi I was the one who invited her (through text, hehe), but she insisted, so what the hey!

A minute or so later...

BT: Two caramel hot choco macchiato for JT and CG.

Back at the same table where we first met. I honestly didn't know how to start the conversation. I know tons of ice breakers. I wanted to say something... but nothing, nothing's coming out. I barely said a word since she came... I mean since she arrived. =) She was just smiling there, drinking her hot drink, looking pleased. Nothing was coming out of my mouth though... but my mind, going hundreds of miles per second. It's as if we're already talking... (only) as if... telepathically......

ME: I'm loving it here in Baguio.
CG: That's great. You should try moving here.
ME: Hmmm...

CG: There's a lot of really exciting things to do when it's cold, you know.
ME: Really!? Like what!?
CG: Hmmm, I dunno, sex... maybe.

ME: You mean me and you?
CG: Why not? I don't love my boyfriend anymore and I'm liking you already.
ME: So, you mean me and you?
CG: We can probably try later... if you want.
ME: Me and you?
CG: We can do it wild and fast or sweet and slow. Whatever you want.
ME: So when you said WE, you mean me and you?

I was somewhat smiling, I think. I guess she noticed and wondered. She smiled too. Still looking at her... just looking at her. She goes, "What are you THINKING?" I go, "Nothing really, just glad, I guess. There's a reason why we met." She goes, "Guess we really are meant to be friend." I go, "Yeah." =)

FIN...