What's Up: Road to Somewhere (Thursday) and Book Review

 

(Photo by: Angelo Colina)

"She's so Lucky, it's THURSDAY when she bounced bounced bounced on the floor." My high school classmates used to sing me that song (Tune of LUCKY by Britney Spears) when I fell down on the stairs from third floor all the way to second floor... it happened on Thursday after class. 4:00 pm in front of the locker area. I still remember how my schoolmates suddenly stop their movements when they saw me fell down. My most embarrassing moment? NO! I had a worse experienced than that...I was known for my Clumsiness. Nerd and Clumsy.

Since then, I considered THURSDAY as the unluckiest day of the week. So far... I always experience unfortunate events during this day. And I HATE IT but they're TOLERABLE so I'm still okay.

Last thursday... I decided to unwind and go "somewhere". I thought it was a bad idea but taking risk was all worth it. On the other hand because of the weather I couldn't decide what to wear. Sunny and then cloudy and then sunny again and then cloudy and then rainy!!! what more could I ask for? I ended up with my brown Mango top made from silk and of course my sneakers. My cousin told me that I looked edgy that day which I considered a compliment but I was feeling freaking hot because of the silk.

My other cousin was supposed to meet me at 4:00 pm but he arrived at exactly 5:00 pm. Honestly, I was a little irritated but what can I do? I love my cousin so I couldn't get mad when he apologized. While waiting for him I went to a bookstore to randomly check some books and stuffs when I suddenly remember a conversation with someone important telling me that he used to like "A Wild Sheep Chase" by Haruki Murakami.

As you can see I bought it. I had some regrets after learning that his favorite book is of another title. Thank goodness... I already have that book so it was okay. :) I also bought a new bookmark. It's in butterfly shape. Just so you know I LOVE butterflies!

I spent the remaining minutes inside Gateway mall wherein I continued reading Jeffery Deaver's "A Maiden's Grave". After catching up with the story of ourlives my cousin and I felt the urge to eat something. We went to "SUBWAY" and their specialty is sandwich. My cousin knew about my eating habits that's why he suggested the place. He even gave me the free oatmeal raisin cookie. <3

(Photo from: Subway's Facebook Page)

(It was a HUGE cookie!!!)

And then... we went to Cubao Expo! My favorite "Somewhere" place. I visited the vintage bookstore that I've been visiting for the last 6 years. The place still looks the same... awesome! nerdy type! very antique and vintage!!!! The smell of the old books invited me inside and I was very happy that time! I was like in heaven. Oh... that was exaggerated. I know.

I was very lucky! these three books are very EXPENSIVE if you'll buy them in other stores. The owner gave me a HUGE discount! He remembered my face and my happy expression whenever I'm inside their store.

After parting ways with my cousin I went to university just to walk around and then I noticed that the place looked like a ghost town! And.. I ran from there to train station to catch the last train ride. I was so exhausted!

That's right! We were the only passengers who waited from that station. The guard told us to run faster as we can and we did! Walking on my way home was a disaster. There was a group of gay who tried to grab my hair and I freaked out! I walked faster as I can all the way to jeepney station. When I arrived in my room... I literally collapsed on my bed. What a day?! What a night?! Nevertheless, I had fun and my thirst for freedom was somehow satisfied... a little. 

 

Lessons learned:

- Never wear silk in a HOT weather.

- Always check the time for the last train ride.

- Never ever arrive on time when meeting a fellow citizen.

 

Today's Sunday and the bandage on my left eye (because of eye surgery) was finally removed. I jumped into reading the remaining pages of "A Maiden's Grave" and I was able to finished the book today. The student who gave me the book (the CPA) told me that I will not be able to predict the next scene in the book... but I did predicted some scene except the ending. I was very surprised. 

Jeffery Deaver is a good writer that can make the reader never to let go the book until the very end. As for me... I like the book but not terribly like. It was only an "Ah...." after reading not an "Ah!!!!" you know what I mean?... haha. Will I read his other works? Not unless someone will lend be the book... it depends.

 

Long post! Good night everyone! Life is beautiful. I'm looking forward for something in the future. I hope my simple wish will come true. I will believe... 

Things that made me happy:

- Another day

- His reply

- Oranges!!!!

- Finishing "A Maiden's Grave"

- Starting "Memories of My Melancholy Whores" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Very interesting)

- Removing the bandage on my eye (Great relief!)

- That we are still alive!