Tuesday, November 25 - While going over the trainer's guide of the Corruption Prevention Seminar and preparing to deliver the last Module, I got an SMS from Ate Maris. She's requesting that I proceed to Baguio after the Calasiao conducts. Forgot about the JICA meeting scheduled on Friday and just texted back telling her - yes, I can go there alone and join the local trainer. Last trip to the city was 6 years ago with Cecille. Got treated to another round of BIR regional "hospitality." This time , kinda easier for me to decline as I made clear to everybody that I can very well take care of myself and that a bed for the night is all that I really need.
I explored the city on my own and found myself on the view deck of SM Baguio. Decided to watch Twilight at Cinema 4. Really had fun with the movie. I mean, Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen is COOL and BEAUTIFUL as every protagonist vampire should be. Forget about the Bella girl. The guy can carry the whole movie on his own. I don't mind the screaming and sighing that accompanied his first scene appearance or just about every time he smiles or brood or whatever.....
After the movie, I checked out National Bookstore - a lot of us are asking for the books on the series - sold out as the store attendant patiently answered the college girl and some foreigners. Then went out and took a picture of Baguio enveloped by smog in an afternoon. Strolled along session road thinking to myself - I feel at home walking in the terrain, maybe reminding me of Kobe. Then I got pushed by someone at the back and didn't even hear an apology; saw all these litter piled up in some street corner or just walking along the road and the confusing way people and cars navigate their way through the streets - I'm taking back the comparison. Had dinner at one of those cafes that ironically sell Chinese food. Walked some more and convinced myself that I don't need anything vintage for my wardrobe. Saw this internet cafe charging 15 pesos per hour and stayed there until 9 p.m. By the time I head back to my room, I was ready to read again my modules - need to get ready for another set of Ilocano speaking participants.
Strange, most people feel alienated or alone in a city. I don't - I love the idea of being anonymous and insignificant.
hehe.total contrast ka yata ni aileen re this edward cullen frenzy
ReplyDeleteoo nga eh - i don't know - siguro i've mellowed a lot and hindi na masyadong cynical. or na heightened lang kasi i watched it alone in a city na medyo hindi familiar and siyempre maraming screaming teenage fans...
ReplyDeletebasta - i just loved the movie and sorry na lang kay david boreanaz and the buffy the vampire series kasi i wasn't into that....
kamusta na pat? sobrang lamig na ba this time of the year? last year di ko masabi but now i'm starting to miss winter na rin yata - yung scarf and gloves and coat na kasama sa outfit! hehehe.....
hey there. love it too. the idea of being anonymous and insignificant. by the way check out some of our pics.... Oy i went to naga for a project recently, the plaza reminded me of ho chi minh. a little cluttered nga lang, but the feeling was almost the same. nakakatuwang isipin. punta tayo minsan ulit...hindi sa naga, sa hochiminh, he he he.
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