Friday, May 19, 2006

After Randy and I recited the rosary and exchanged blogs' shares ownership, my PLDT DSL broadband internet suddenly disconnected all running programs at 9:45 am and when I was connected again, I realized broadband speed went down to 4 kbps only.

SKYPE and Yahoo kept dropping and I instructed the kids that I will use our telephone line to connect to the net using a dialup, PLDT VIBE internet. I missed watching our favorite TV shows (in San Diego) and we spent our time together reconnecting our programs. Everytime there was an incoming call, my connection with Randy dropped.

Desperate that we couldn't use SKYPE to talk and I had to leave soon to attend Vera's 51st birthday party, Randy went to bed. Glad Pearl accompanied me because taxi dropped us only up to MRT-North EDSA. I was wondering why most of them didn't like to go to the area of Makati especially today that there's heavy traffic. I bought two PHP 100 worth of ticket and we stopped by at SM Mall-Makati and got Vera an elegant white spaghetti blouse with blazer. We went to the fourth floor and had spent about 15 minutes more waiting for the item to be gift-wrapped. Taking a cab in Makati is a big inconvenience especially during rush hours. I hate falling in line. We're fortunate to get one along EDSA and we headed to Vera's mother's restaurant.

As soon as we arrived, they started serving the food right after Father Jessie blessed the foods. Most of Vera's best friends, school mates, and CWL sisters were there. Most of them are golden girls and senior citizens. I guess I was the youngest among her visitors (except Pearl). Most of them looked familiar. I often saw them when I was attending masses in National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians Parish. We lived in Parañaque for about sixteen years but I had been active only doing church service when I parted with Abdulelah in 1997.

Anyway, time ran so fast. We hurriedly left at past 8 so that Vera can accomodate more visitors. We're unlucky to get an honest taxi driver and we used MRT to go home. I received a chikka message from Randy that he will be going to work since I was still on MRT, near the last station. When I arrived home and went online, he just logged out based from the last message I received from him.

Speaking of Vera, she's been my best friend for ten years now. She came into our life just like an angel. When I parted ways from my EX, all family members, acquaintances, and friends sided with Abdulelah. I secluded myself until Vera became closer to me. She's the wife of our Homeowner's Association president and I was then the secretary in 1997. We teamed up in initiating cleanliness drive in our area and she later assisted me in going back to God. One time I remembered she dropped by to the house and she invited me to attend the evening mass. I was drowsy and had taken sleeping pills. She helped me to the bath tub because I can hardly walk. She patiently devoted her time enlightening me that I must move on for the sake of the kids. Almost everyday, we walked only going to the church, and heard the six o'clock mass. I then slowly learned how to do novena, sing praises to God, and pray the rosary (again). Vera is well-loved and very kind woman. She never complained when people asked for help. Her family helped us when everyone turned their backs on us. I am very lucky to have someone like her, as my best friend.

Vera, Happy 51st Birthday! We love you!