Okay, okay... I think I owe this blog a detailed description of what happened last February 4.

The day started as a gigantic pot hole. I remember ranting and ranting to Ach (and who ever else would listen) how I just wasn't prepared. I didn't have any clue as to what I was going to wear or what I wanted to look like. I didn't feel prepared mentally or emotionally for everything that could come that day. I didn't feel well physically (translation: I felt fat.). I ambled through my subjects with about as much enthusiasm as one would give to a meeting with our school director - i.e. next to none at most.

CSDC was okay. I learned stuff, so it was good. My passion for volunteering at the Philippine National Red Cross before I die was renewed. All okay.

I got more cheerful though. During our hanay before dismissal, I saw cute little Ria near us, picking up the candy sprinkled on the field by Foxtrot. After we were dismissed, I approached her, and she was already with Iris and some, of my, kabarkadas. Heehee, talking to them brightened up my day.

After that, Kat and I left school and went to Galle to go shopping for what I would wear to Anna's debut. After a fruitless glimpse of the department store, we went around the boutiques. The first store we visited was Kirei, and Kat made me try on this red empire cut dress with a hanky hemline. I found it a bit too provocative for my taste, even though it wasn't particularly short, nor was it particularly low. It came at a reasonable price, P1045. But I still didn't want to buy it. It just wasn't me.

We visited so many other stores in Galle, and came home with nothing. So we went to Ali Mall. At the second store we went to, I tried on the dress I originally wanted to wear to Cara's. I was all set to buy the black version of it, until I tried it on and found a hole. At this point, I was really frustrated already, and Kat was hungry. Lo and behold, hanging on the next rack was the exact same dress I tried on at Kirei, but at almost half the price. I had to laugh at this point - sign ba yun? XDD Hanging next to it was a black one in the exact same style. I ended up buying that dress.

Haha, all that frustration in the span of an hour and a half.

We went home, took a bath and primped. I put on the dress, a strand of pearls, and my favorite white heels. I ended up doing my own hair and make-up. We left the house at around 8pm - really late, considering the invitation said that it would start at 6. I prayed and prayed to God that there would be no traffic - a feat, considering it was Friday night and we were on our way to Makati. But God is so good - haha, wala ngang traffic papunta dun! Yes!

The debut was really fun. The PBK took charge of Anna's 18 treasures and shots. We also sang for her. XDD That was fun. :)

Pia also told us some stuff... Basta, now we have things to deal with tomorrow.

After the program, the dancing and the drinking started. Aaay... No need to go there na. My first experience with Jose Cuervo was really funny. Tara and I were looking for a Vodka Ice to share, pero ubos na. The bartender recommended that we have shots na lang. Tara, Bingo and I took a shot each. Shit, mali yung pagka inom ko. I kept it in my mouth first, so I had a really hard time swallowing. I almost toppled over. But I survived. :D Hahaha. After that... nakoh... I don't want to talk about it na.

Salamat na lang na sina Perry, Paulo at Bingo lang yung mga taga-LnK na nandun... Aaay talaga...

Basta... Anna's 18 birthday party will be something I'll remember for the rest of my life. XDD

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Cross-post dated Feb. 5:

Hmn. I've always believed in learning something new everyday.

For example, yesterday I learned what inuming-traydor really meant. I also met Jose Cuervo, and I learned that he and I don't make a very happy pair.

Today, after reading Ate Rita's and Patty's LJ's and getting much - EQ? - stimulation (following last night's... chemical? stimulation), I learned that there are real-life Jose Cuervo's. Maybe you have more than one in your life right now.

Jose Cuervo is the person you take a risk in getting to know. When you first meet him, there's a good chance that you're not sure if you'll be able to swallow what he has in store for you. When you do manage to get around your first encounter, you're probably overwhelmed by the experience. You're not exactly sure if you like your Jose Cuervo or not, the temporary burn hurts like hell, but the warmth that follows feels pretty damn good. You wonder if it's worth it.

After your first go, you're eyeing your second one. You know you don't have much experience with Jose Cuervo, but you're willing to try. It gets easier after the first. Soon, you actually don't mind the burn that comes with spending quality time together. You get attached to Jose Cuervo, so no matter how bad you feel you'll probably keep coming back for more. Jose Cuervo is the one you're willing to get hurt for, simply because it's Jose Cuervo.

Your relationship with Jose Cuervo doesn't necessarily have to be romantic. Jose Cuervo could be a friend, or even a family member. The point is, even if having this person around hurts, it's okay. You might even welcome the hurt.

But after a while, you'll reach the point when having any more Jose Cuervo in your system will mean throwing up your guts, because of the burn you go through for the warmth. It could be after only two shots in a row, or it could be after more than a night's worth. It's at this point where you decide to stop or not.

You already know the consequences if you don't stop. But remember that even if you do, it's still going to be pretty hard to turn down the next offer of Jose Cuervo. More likely than not, once you back off the hurling point, you'll probably go for it again.

Iba talaga pag addicted sa Jose Cuervo.