Criminals and More Zombies

So I’ve tried not to extend my zombie love affair in the office. Not that anybody’s interested anyway. I’ve put down “No Easy Hope” to give way to the season finale of The Walking Dead. Suffice to say, it was a good rendition of the classic movie, Night of the Living Dead. Of course, there former had more action with the characters fighting back and having that “God-mode” of hitting-zombies-in-the-head-with-just-one-shot-while-moving. I would remember as a kid that I first had a glimpse of zombies in HBO, while watching Night of the Living Dead. What got to me was the ugly and scary faces of the zombies, rather than their sluggish movements. The ‘walkers’ in the series were more energetic (?), maybe they were eager at the prospect of a fresh meal. Anyway, the next season would premiere on Fall, so it’s another long wait before we see what happens to the group.

Moving on to non-zombie matters....

Safety and security in the village has not been satisfactory. There were incidents of theft, carnapping and forced entry into some homes. Despite efforts of the association to increase security guards and their wages, it still wasn’t enough. They were suspecting tenants who usually rent houses inside the village and observe patterns of households. They would also befriend household helpers, sometimes get them as girlfriends who would serve as lookouts or informants. When they have acquired information, they would force themselves in the house when the owners are in their offices and schools.

According to spy movies and novels, the most dangerous mistake is to have a routine that could help these criminals predict your next move. Sometimes, it is also a good practice to have erratic schedules and use different routes. It’s good to have a pilot for a brother as they have the most bizarre and erratic schedules.
A neighbor’s car was stolen as well, but it might be because it was parked outside his house. Secretly, I wouldn’t mind those cars being taken away... I mean, what’s the point of buying cars when there’s not enough space in your garage to keep them. Our village roads only have 2 lanes so when a car is parked on the street, only 1 car can pass. It’s such a hassle for everyone, really.

Fact is, criminals are getting smarter. They invest by staying in villages, doing their “due diligence” to make calculated efforts and maximizing their returns, given the risk mitigation that they took. I remember a story a few years back wherein South American ladies would fly business class and steal from other passengers in the lounges. Other passengers wouldn’t think so much about security as they are in an exclusive area and that everyone is “honourable” enough. Right now, we need to be more vigilant, keep an eye out for suspicious persons and be have erratic schedules.

Make or Break

It's been a week since my car had this "a-coconut-fell-on-it" look on the hood. I was already in the parking lot in front of CCP, very much eager to watch my officemate perform in I Laff You. The car infront of me backed up and never saw my car behind him.

My face was one of pure horror as he bumped my car. Much to my chagrin, Koreans (or Japanese?) were there, entertained by the commotion on the street. I jumped out of my car and in my exasperated tone said: "Manong?! Bakit hindi kayo tumingin bago kayo umatras??? Binangga nyo ko! Hindi kasi kayo tumitingin eh. Manonood dapat ako sa CCP! Sira na plano ko!" The respect was still there but the content was one of pure mokrats and bad vibes.

In short, I spent the night at the police station, giving statements and having pictures of my car taken in my new outfit. I was disheartened, pissed and frustrated at knowing I was stressed on the last day of the weekend. So much for relaxation and a night out watching a romantic comedy~

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I met my best friends today and hung out in Greenhills. I finally met my best friend's boyfriend and let's say that until now, I don't want to comment on it (it's not a bad thing, I assure you). We had coffee and cake at Coffee Bean and I told them about my situation with my ideal.

"Baka habol ko lang sa kanya yung laman... the personalities that I want in a guy isn't with him (yet)" -- talk about hoping for the best!

Onga naman! They say love is blind but it's only blind because you see a lot more about this person and you just chose to notice them less. It's a very biased perception. You choose to ignore the fact that he is not a gentleman in your book (ie. he does not pay for your movie or meal when you go out for whatever reason that may be) because he's a very funny person after all and it's worth the money you spent that night just to be with him.

A friend of mine even said to me, "I really don't know what you see in the guy..." Is it just me who finds him interesting, cute and funny while the whole world finds him boring, bordering on anti-social with no manners?!? In an ideal setting, I would jump for joy, knowing I don't have rivals (but I don't mind rivals, they make my victory even sweeter). But when everybody seems to be having second thoughts about the guy... I'm not even sure we're looking at the same page anymore. Either he has a multiple personality disorder or I'm that crazy for him that I'm filtering everything negative about him...

Deep in the pit of my gut, I'm hoping that he would notice me.. as my theme song for him is now Kailan by Smokey Mountain..

kahit anong aking gawin, di mo pa rin pansin

mokrats!