Why So Serious Chiquitita?

This weekend is a much deserved rest. It’s also a much needed wallet break. Tepid compared to the weekend before. The Saturday before yesterday was like a marathon of activities that I needed to pause and catch my breath.

Here were my plethora of activities:

After a long, long time I actually went to the Salcedo Park Saturday Market again to eat my ever fave bacon cuapao. Three of a kind. I could feel Noel's dagger looks and on-coming sermon about my un-healthy eating habits. Quiver. Bonding moment with my Stewie too. Although it was too short. I’m sure we’ll get together again soon.

After the park I went to Glorietta to watch Mamma Mia with Tito Marl and Aris. Did I tell you about Aris? I think he’s my new gay-best. Although I actually might change my mind when I think about it some more. Since we were an hour and a half early for the movie we indulged him his addiction. Can you believe the sweat pouring out of me and the work-out I got (under duress) in Time Zone? I played the basketball thingy, air hockey and even indulged in a little videoke. Hah! I beat Tito Marl in air hockey too. Who would have thought? My armpits were aching when I woke up the day after. I started cursing Aris then.

I had a blast with Mamma Mia. (With Tito Marl singing the whole score beside me) I highly recommend this movie as “THE” movie to watch after a sh*tty week. It’s so feel-good. I love Meryl Streep more and more. She is amazing. Usually “The Winner Takes it All” bores me to tears ‘coz it’s too long. But Meryl singing it was riveting. I swear even if you can see the struggle of a singing Pierce Brosnan, it's still worth it. And gawd, the setting was great! I think it’s the perfect vacation spot. (Beach! Beach!) Wouldn’t wanna live there though. Too much climbing involved.

After the movie, we met up with Via and indulged in my fave past time. We went to Gilligan’s to end the day with beer. Nobody got drunk though ‘coz the conversation was too good. Insights, insights. Over all, it was a perfect way to cap off a week filled with too much work.

Last Wednesday, Aris and I watched Dark Knight. Gawd, Heath Ledger does deserve a gold bald guy for this one. He was sinister. His character was so creepy it gave me goose bumps. The writer also deserves both thumbs-up. The storyline was great. I don’t usually like “hero” movies, but this one takes the cake. I’ve always loved Michael Keaton as the masked crusader, (Those lips!) but Christian Bale is something else. He fits the dark leanings of the character. (Especially after being arrested for assaulting his mom and sis. That’s irony for you.) This movie is a must see on the big screen. It just wouldn’t be the same in DVD.

So, this weekend I am hibernating at home and locking my wallet inside the cabinet. I have perfect sleeping-in weather too. I am totally looking forward to watching Daughtry’s concert on Tuesday. Teena’s my date. She is my perfect American Idol co-addictee. She gets my fascination.

Who wouldn’t love that bald head?

And soon I will be front row and center for E-head’s reunion concert. I couldn’t believe it when they said it was free. I’m not a snob or anything but I would rather pay. Can you imagine the pandemonium that this would cause? I almost pity the organizer. Good thing Marlboro came up with the sign up scheme. But bummer for the non-smokers. You would have to lie your way through the sign-up. And good thing too that I have been a PMPMI member for about 4 years now. That should give me some clout... I wish... I hope. I am keeping all of my fingers crossed ‘till confirmation. Wish me luck!

See you all there!