Things that I hate to do but I have to

Routines that I hate doing

House

• I hate to take a bath almost everyday but I have to or else I’ll stink.
• I hate to brush my teeth because it consumes my energy but I have to or else I’ll lose them in no time.
• I hate to comb my hair because it hurts and my hands are lazy but I have to or else I’ll look a rape victim.
• I hate to iron my clothes but I have to or else my father will scold me.
• I hate to fix my bed because within few hours I’ll be sleeping again…but I have to or else my mother will throw me outside the house.

School:

• I hate to  memorize my schedule but I have to or else I’ll enter the wrong class…or worst…I won’t be attending any.
• I hate to answer my teachers questions but I have to or else they’ll think I’m stupid.
• I hate to mingle with my schoolmates who are not my type but I have to or else I won’t have anyone to ask help during exams or reports.
• I hate attending forums about economy and politics because it won’t make any difference but I have to because attendance will be checked.
• I hate to fall in line in buying food because I have to wait  for how many minutes but I have to or else I’ll be scolded by others.

What I like about “Dear Miss Manners”

After almost four years of visiting the library and just staring at this encyclopedic like book, I finally got to open it and read its content…Just the first few pages of course since I got classes to attend.

The book which I find interesting is about how people should act with etiquette even in the most unexpected situation. Dear Miss Manners gives the readers the simplest solution in dealing with day-to-day problems with confidence and grace.

As I was reading, here are the quotable lines which I really like…

“If one does the right thing, one does not have to read nasty little books about how to deal with guilt”

“You wouldn’t trust a preacher who never experienced the temptation of sin”

“Who says there is a right way of doing things and a wrong?”

“Two wrongs make a blight”

“We now have a world full of new, improved people who are really ready to move on to improving others. This had better stop before there are no good people left”

“Most people can be trusted to behave personally well when they are in love and perfectly dreadfully when they have been dumped”

“Magazines are full of suggestions to help one fool people about one’s identity”

and the one that struck me most is…..

‎”The bride’s wish that the wedding be “the happiest day of her life” came true. Each succeeding day was slightly less happy than one before, finally they divorced.”

One of the Boys: A Gift or A Curse?

Growing up with a bunch of boy friends around you means being one of them. They treat you just like the same…no special treatments except during rainy seasons since they’ll offer you their coats or jackets.

I’ve always been acting like one of the tough guys since I was a kid and I did not know how to breakaway since I’ve been comfortable with the clothes I wear, toys I play and music I listen to.

I don’t have brothers…biologically speaking…but I got tons of them (just disregard the blood thing) Often times, I’m being misunderstood for a lesbian or a bisexual because of my behavior which I guess, will be permanent.

But what I like being boyish is that:

• you get free body guards anywhere you go—-of course they won’t let anyone harm you. Your enemy is their enemy too regardless if you’re right or wrong…you’ll always have a bunch of back-ups.
• you get free drinks whenever you’re in a bar or just an ordinary store—it has always been a male instinct to impress everyone by giving out freebies.lol.
• you’ll be assured to have jackets/coat during rainy days or while watching movies inside the malls–when it is cold, it is their duty to make you feel warm…I mean, make you comfortable despite the weather or setting…hahaha.(it is not what you think)

the best part of being one of the tough guys is….especially when you like someone:

• you can hug them for free or kiss them on the cheeks sometimes…with no malice…maybe just for them..lol
• you can have them beside you anytime except if they have some dates
• they share some secrets and trust your every word
• call you when they needed advice and ask you out for an ice (T-ice, ice cream..whatever)
• you get gifts during your birthday and even during ordinary days

the hard part of being one with the buds:

• you get sucker punch all the time…since they thought you can’t feel pain (physically) like them
• you can’t wear girly clothes without them laughing at you and saying..you’re so gay!
• you can’t complain when they bring their girlfriends around you and introduced them as if you like them too.
• you can’t refuse drinking sessions
• you can’t get away from their pranks…like having you dance with other girls..I mean slowdance..as if you got what they got…hmpf!
• when they caught you listening to katy perry’s song you’ll be the center of all the jokes…

The hardest part…

when it comes to:

• jokes…most of the time, they could not determine which is a joke from not…
• feelings….never fall for any of them…they won’t notice it..unless he feels the same way too…but never expect he will look at you the way you want him to.

You can always be with them..but falling in love will be your biggest downfall..you’re lucky if they love you too but if not…friendship is better than having nothing to hold on to…

But in my case, I’m happy being one of them…for now… who knows, in the future, I might regret it too…