Stuck in Reverse

It is sad to see how prevalent toxic statements are today. Spouses say it to each other under the guise of “Look how well we know each other”. Company presidents say it under the guise of “Look how funny I am”. Recently, a government representative said people have been on vacation for a year because of the pandemic. Unsurprisingly, it earned a lot of criticism. He then rationalized his statement with the eternal excuse of “that was not what I meant”.

The Day the Music Died

“So I left. And I stayed away for thirteen years. And it was my choice - so I’ve always hated how the older generation would blame my mom’s family, as if they had shackled me to the bed to keep me from coming back. They didn’t - I chose to stay away. But no one would ever dare consider that, because then they’d have to ask why. And if they do, I’m not about to lie to make anyone feel better about themselves.”

The Second Hand Unwinds (from the Expectations Series)

And did I even at least get an apology? Of course not. I heard multiple explanations of what the process was (which was really just the same sentence repeated several times and done so many times that I was being cut off, to the point that I - rudely - told her to stop talking and let me finish). I heard several “what I should dos”. But no apology. Not even a blameless one.

54 in ’12: V is for Vengeance – First Date, Day 6

*          *          * April 29, 2012 12:20 am HIM: anu yan, restaurant? Me: Yup. Japanese fusion. Gutom na gutom na ako kanina, hindi naman ako makakain ng maayos. Hanggang 1:30 lang kami today. Hehe 12:38 am HIM: and then? Me: Home na HIM: ah.. uwi ka na sa condo? Me: Nagkakasala lang ako sa diyos…

53 in ’12: V is for Vengeance – A Sorta Fairytale, Day 5

*          *          * April 28, 2012 12:04 am HIM: i hope those skills can be consumed for me from a cold and (word undisclosed) baby of mine.. =p Me: Oh I'll make sure I'll always have enough social skills for you, baby : HIM: promise? 12:26 am Me: I promise sweetheart HIM: can i see…