Thursday, 29 May 2008

It's About Time

I changed my mind. Sorry.

My morose days are over and it’s time for me to get out of the cocoon made by the evil ministrations of some people who cannot live with the fact that happiness, indeed, exists in this world. Sorry, but no amount of harassment, intimidation, bullying, and threats can stop me from writing nor keep me away from blogging, neither.

I deeply apologize because it is uncomfortable for me to write about this topic as I was gone for a while, but I strongly feel that the time has come for me to react and defend myself. It is just about time.

I have to say that this year, right from the beginning, has not been good to me. I lost so much that I felt it could well be the end of everything. But I held on. As hard as I could. Steadfastly. And it was a struggle, if I must say. A difficult one, and it was a continuous battle against my wit. An intellectual challenge, a moral argument, a spiritual clash. And I dealt with all the difficulties with decency, sincerity, and honesty. For my upbringing can only allow me that and not less.

And then sometime last month, in the sweltering heat of April, something very, very good happened. Something unexpected, unforeseen, and totally bewildering. But good. So good that it felt like Christmas morning to me. So good that it didn’t seem real at all. It still doesn’t feel real after more than a month, and I pinch myself from time to time if only to convince me that indeed, this beautiful thing is happening and that I am in the middle of it.

Then again, the cruelty of this world kept up with me. While I was busy basking delightfully in my new nest of joy, happiness, and bliss, an evil gloom crept in like those thick, dark rain clouds.

It all started with text messages sent to my friends meant to warn them about me and my “shady character”. The person began calling me names, and inventing things in his/her effort to discredit me. This person claims to be someone from one of my previous relationships and told my friends to stay away from me because I am simply bad, evil, and not to be trusted. She said I destroyed her, broken her family, and even took her away from her friends. She even maligned my family by calling us witches. A family of quacks, that’s what she said. Wow. That was a huge blow on me. Call me names, that is fine. But touch my family and you’re going to hell.

At this point in my life as a near-middle-age-adult, I can confidently say that anyone can call me names, and say anything bad that they want to say about me, for whatever their reasons are, but I won’t budge. Why should I?

Why should I feel bothered if there is not even the minutest amount of truth in their words? Why should I fear anyone when I knew in my heart that I didn’t hurt anyone? Why should I feel intimidated by these people who do not even have the decency to at least come out in the open and say it to my face how bad I am and how much they hate me? Why should I falter when my conscience is pure?

Let me make this clear, that I am not giving this person the dignity of this situation because of an entire blog post dedicated to her. I am writing this as a farewell note to her evil ministrations and malicious deeds. I am writing this to send her the message that unlike her, I do not have the habit of intimidating and harassing girls and women to coerce them into a relationship with me. That unlike her, I do not force people to stay friends with me. That unlike her, I treat friends and colleagues with so much respect and nothing less.

You underestimated me, you know. You underestimate me if you think I am incapable of courting and winning women's hearts just because I can. And you know what, I just so hate it when people underestimate me.

Your days are over, you scheming bitch.

If you want your own woman, go get one. But stay away from mine. Because if you do come near her, I will turn your world upside down for you. Whether you like it. Or not.

And lastly, Miss Scorned-Jilted-Dropped-Ditched Woman, I want to tell you this, in your face, so read on.

I am my father’s daughter. I am Clement Dionglay. And yes, I feel so sorry for you.

Sorry dear, but I have arrived. When you were simply too late. Sadly.

Thursday, 8 May 2008

It's - 30 - For Me Now

It's going to be tough,
It's going to be difficult.

Ahead are days of drab
loneliness
and pain.

And so I must rest now.



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I'm taking an indefinite respite from blogging as I try to comprehend the actions of The Invisible Hand that turns everyone around. To my readers, however few you are, I will always be indebted to you. To those people who gave me their understanding, compassion, and immense support, I will be forever thankful.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. And as I write - 30 - now, please do keep me in your prayers. The time will come when I will bounce back.

But for now, I need to rest.

Wednesday, 7 May 2008

Snippets from Two Weeks of Semi-Hibernation

  • Pancit bihon pino from Twinkle Pop tastes sooo good with tomato catsup. Yes, it does... And no, I'm not infanticipating.
  • Toasted white bread with loads of butter and jam dunked and soaked in fresh milk tastes just heavenly! Again, I am not infanticipating.
  • Watching consecutive cheesy movies makes one, what else, cheesy. Ayayay!
  • Listening to cheesy love songs makes one, again, what else, cheesy. Pambihira... Walastik!
  • Cheesy movies + cheesy love songs + short love poems = BIGGEST CHEESINESS... Walastik talaga!!! Puro cheese na lang! Always na lang...
  • I can go on for two days straight without sleep. Does that make me an insomiac already? Hu knows? (Seriously, my sleeping pattern of late has been driving me nuts...)
  • Spooky creatures are everywhere, especially before midnight... I got spooked while walking towards Raymundo Gate last week... Coming from the back of the UPLB Main Library...
  • Deserted streets look sad...
  • Dark, deserted streets are fun...
  • And being 34, single, and living solo is indeed fun, fun, fun!!! (Believe me, it is...)

Thursday, 1 May 2008

(New) Notebooks to Look Forward To

Wulf, a Mac lover and a fellow member of Philmug.ph recently posted a notebook/journal product in the Moleskine Club. The journal is covered with leather, and the inside pages are blank, with an aged finish. Cover and notebook inside are kept together by a leather strap and a silver clasp. Simple, yet classy, elegant, and uniquely lavish. These journals are personally handcrafted by Chie, of Creativille and she keeps a gallery of her creations at http://www.amberluke.com/.

I just ordered two journals, one with light-tanned leather, and another with a darker finish, similar to the black one in above photo. Can’t wait to have them!