Thursday, October 13, 2005
Assumptionista
As far back as I can remember, Kulasas were "brainwashed" into believing that our No. 1 rival is Assumption. The other exclusive school for girls whose uniform resembles that of a table cloth. But who are we to comment on school uniforms when ours looks like a maid's uniform. But being a logical girl even at such a young age, I was not one who gets brainwashed easily. Why the heck would I dislike a person just because she studies or studied in a certain school?
But this entry is not about St. Scho's rivalry with Assumption or other exclusive schools. This is about one of my very close friend who's an Assumptionista.
Leny is in San Francisco right now and I miss her terribly. I remember during my first few weeks in Fleet, Leny told me (with Tina, her current seatmate within earshot), "Maan, masarap ka sigurong maging seatmate." Of course, nag-react ang Tina.
Her wish was granted when we transferred from the 5th to the 6th floor. We became seatmates. When there weren't dividers yet, I would constantly complain to her that her things were already flowing into my desk and eating up my space. Funny how I miss those instances.
She was also my coffee buddy. During the mornings before starting with our work, we would go to the pantry to get coffee. It was also our time to make "chismis" because we can't do it in the office because our boss might hear us. Not just chismis, we would talk about our lives, dreams, hopes, angst, sorrows and joys. If the pantry walls could talk, it would definitely divulge our deepest and darkest secrets.
Now, whenever I go the pantry to get coffee during the morning, I cannot help but miss Leny.
I will also miss my bonding sessions with Leny whenever I sleep over at her place. We would talk until the wee hours of the morning regardless if we have to wake up to go to the office the next day. She would shower first because it takes her about an hour to dry her hair. This gives me more time to sleep.
Now, I still sleep in the wee hours of the morning because I chat with Leny. I just pretend that she's in Makati still and she just can't sleep that's why she's still online.
I seldom play my Winamp in the office. It's lonely when you're the only one listening to your mp3s. Before, Leny would request songs to be played. Our favorites are
Beauty on the Fire by Natalie Imbruglia, songs by Plumb such as
Real, Boys Don't Cry and
Stranded as well as old sentimental songs such as
You Got It All by The Jets and
The Day You Went Away by Wendy Matthews.
Now, I am hoping that when I apply for a US tourist visa, I would get approved. I cannot wait to have coffee with Leny again. I am sure that our line, "Let's have coffee in San Francisco." will really happen. This is not a matter of if, but a matter of WHEN.
The Day You Went AwayWendy MatthewsHey, does it ever make you wonder
What's on my mind
I, I was only ever running to your side
I never cried,
I just watched my life go by
It's just a pack of lies,
'cause you're leaving me behind
Why, after this long is there nothing I'll keep
Oh, I can shout
You'll pretend you're falling asleep
I live a lie
Yeah, believing that you're mine
It's just a waste of time
'cause you're leaving me behind
Hey, there's not a cloud in the sky
It's as blue as your goodbye
And I thought it would rain
On a day like today
Hey, there's not a cloud in sight
It's as blue as your blue goodbye
And I thought it would rain
The day you went away
Hey, does it ever make you wonder what's on my mind
I was only ever running back to your side
Hey, there's not a cloud in the sky
It's as blue as your goodbye
And I thought it would rain
On a day like today
Hey, there's not a cloud in sight
It's as blue as your blue goodbye
And I thought it would rain
The day you went away
He's on the buses, and the aeroplanes
With some groceries and a sleeping bag....
Maan @ 2:02 AM
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