Morbid indulgence

Friday, June 16, 2006

Today, I was approached by three strangers to ask for directions. Two incidences occurred at the lrt, and one was in the plm library. The last one spoke to me in English, which proves that I not only looked pleasant, I also look "sosyal".

Uhyeah, bang bang hit me!

Perhaps it was due to my attire. I was wearing a retro shirt (the one I have been wearing since I was in college, the only one which fits me right now), jeans and sneakers. I looked so laidback and non-threatening. Or maybe it was because of my glasses which made me look smart, even nerdy. (I don't mind being called a nerd. Craving for knowledge is not a crime.) Or is it because of my hair? I had a haircut before classes started. It's still long, but it's more manageable now. Maybe this contributed to the aura of "benevolence" that has attracted strangers' attention.

Whatever it was, I sure feel glad to be approached by strangers. Not the creepy, gun-wielding ones, just those nice people with a purpose and a destination.

On other news, I went to DLSU-Dasma today. I apologize to Rr and Raisa for not informing them about this, but I wasn't too sure about it until only this morning. It was not planned, I just hitched a ride with my classmates who are selling books there.

I saw Sheena and Ferli. I find it odd that you only feel that you've missed people once you have seen their faces again.

Updates about their lives: Sheena's laptop has finally given up upon realizing that is has already served its time. She also learned how to drive and has her own Littman stethoscope. Ferli lives in a dorm. She hasn't bought her Littman yet. They are both doing well at Dasma. Both looked like they have gained weight. Both were wearing pants, which is unfair since pants among girls are not allowed in our school until the junior year.

We all agreed that DLSU-Taft still reigns as the only school with really really wonderful CR and water fountain that serves potable water. And the one that can boast of an elevator.

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