Tuesday, 14 September 2010

Tuesday, 10 August 2010

  • I have always wanted to go to Paris on my own for as long as I can remember. Now that I am here in England, that dream could somehow be realized by saving for atleast 2 or 3 months. Not bad for a stingy person such as myself. But the thing is, everytime I open this topic with a friend or to my parents, they somehow think going on a backpacking trip to Paris isn't really the wisest idea. Here are their reasons:

    a. I dont speak French. But hey, isn't that part of the thrill. Also, Paris I presume is a touristy place, meaning there are lots of people I could ask for should anything happen.

    b. I am super bad at directions. And by bad I mean, I literally need to go to a place atleast 4 times before I can remember how to get there on my own. But what are maps for right? Also, if there's anything Im good at, it's asking people.

    c. Paris is supposed to be romantic and should be shared with someone. But hey, Im a strong, independent woman. Plus, Im not the luckiest person when it comes to the lovelife division. Does that mean I could never go to Paris just because I am eternally single??? Pshh!

    d. Travelling alone is unsafe. Well, while I am all for finding oneself, this one I have to agree. This world is just too messed up as it is.

    So I was wondering, to whoever it is who'd stumble on this post, care to be my  adventure buddy? Hehe!

Tuesday, 11 May 2010

  • for mama

    dear mama,

    thank you for making me feel better today. you knew how upset i was after having a fight with a friend. even if i hadn't called you up yet, somehow you knew that i'd be needing your advice. it has been almost 2 months since ive flown to uk and though it has been really overwhelming-- the change of environment, change of work place, your words of encouragement reminds me of why i am here, why i chose to be here.

    thank you for painstakingly teaching my how to cook 'pansit' via skype even if it means you staying up in the wee hours of the morning. today was really crappy but you somehow made it bearable. thank you for listening to my rants. with you, i never have to pretend to be nice and i know that even with the harsh words i have spoken, you undertood and passed no judgement.

    thank you for letting me be me. thank you for knowing how to change the topic and segue some funny anecdote about your say when you know i am about to burst with anger. and also, thank you for not always taking my side-- especially when im the one who's at fault.

    i promise to give you more better stories of my life here. i promise to be good.

    love,

    melai

    P.S

    everyone loved my pansit. hehe!

Sunday, 09 May 2010

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