Sa tinagal tagal ng Globe post paid ko, nung isang araw lang ako tumawag sa customer service nila. Ni hindi ko nga alam yung number kaya nagtanong pa ko. Sabi naman ng isang tropa ko, sindakin ko daw at daanin sa English para five star treatment ang ibigay nila sa akin. Pagkatapos ng pagkarami raming selections sa automated phone system nila, naka-connect na din ako sa isang agent at ganito naging takbo ng usapan namin…

Miss callgirl: Thanks for calling Globe, this is Michelle. How may I help you?
Me: My line’s not working fine for almost a month now.
Miss callgirl: What ahmmm.. do you mean sir?
Me: I cannot receive messages nor calls. Both locally and internationally.
Miss callgirl: I’m sorry to hear that sir but can I have your full name please?
Me: Nathan Hernandez.
Miss callgirl: How about the name on the contract?
Me: Jonathan Klein Hernandez.
Miss callgirl: And your number sir?
Me: 0927_4_9_5_
Miss callgirl: Can I put you on hold Sir Nathan for two minutes?
Me: Sure, go ahead.

Hanggang sa may background song na kong narinig na hindi ko alam kung ano bang kanta yun. Mainipin akong tao pero that time naghintay talaga ako kasi gusto kong maayos yung problema ko. Pero salamat naman at binalikan nya ako kaagad and the conversation continues..

Miss callgirl: Thank you for patiently waiting sir Nathan. As I check your account, it is okay and ahmmm.. when did it start sir ahmmm the problem?
Me: I think first week of February. I’m not sure.
Me: And I believe my contract isn’t expired yet, right?
Miss callgirl: I see and yes sir. May I know what is your mobile unit?
Me: It’s Nokia _ _ _.
Miss callgirl: Thank you for that information sir Nathan and ahmmm can I put you again on hold for two minutes? I am going to verify the details for you.
Me: Okay, take your time.

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Warning: This is kinda serious so hmmmm bear with me.

My hope is for people to be able to enjoy their life regardless of what’s going on at the time. I have a close friend who has been married for over five years and they still don’t have any children. But, they have always wanted a family of their own. The thing is it never seems to be the right time. Why do people put off what they really want? I do not understand.

I think about the friends I know who put their lives on hold for one reason or another. I myself have fallen into this trap many times. My belief is that we are scared to go after our dreams because we may fail or it will take too much effort. It’s taken me awhile but I’m finally not making excuses and living my life to the fullest. I say.. if you want something just go for it! It’s almost like putting off having children until you are more financially stable. There is no magic in here. One of my good friends has three kids who want for nothing yet money is always an issue. Both parents have to work in order to provide for their children’s daily needs and they are all contented and happy.

We really do need to live for today and not worry so much about tomorrow. The last thing I want is to have regrets about not going after my dreams. You can’t fail if you give it your all no matter what. You can just learn from it.

Me: Thank you for calling Dish Network, the leader in HD and DVR services. My name’s Nathan. Can I have your first and last name please?

Customer: I’m John F. Kennedy and I’m famous.

Me: I see. But can I have your real name?

Customer: My name is yesterday and I wasn’t born yesterday. Got it?

Me: Yes. However, can I have the name on the account?

Customer: The name on the account is mine. Why do you keep on asking about it? You don’t want to help me? I’m famous here in the United States.

Me while on mute: Gagong to ah.

Customer: Are you there?

Me while on mute: Taena bahala ka dyan magsalita.

Customer: Hello? Are you there?

After ten minutes…

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Customer hung up. Hindi rin tumagal. Bwahahahaha!

Noon, hindi pa ko naniniwala na napaka walang kwenta kong ex boyfriend. Pero napatunayan ko lang na totoo nga yun dahil sa mga sunod sunod na encounters ko with my ex girlfriends. Heto ilan sa mga samples.

Her office is just two minutes away from mine…
Ex girlfriend #1: Favor naman. Fetch me dito sa office.
Me: I can’t. Kaka-out ko lang from a 12 hour shift.
Ex girlfriend #1: Leche ka talaga! Minsan lang eh.

I saw her recent picture and commented tactlessly…
Me: Bakit ang taba mo yata ngayon?
Ex girlfriend #2: Yeah, I gained nga.
Me: Tsaka hinde ka na masyadong maganda.
Me: Hindi tulad nung nasa akin ka, ang ganda mo.
Ex girlfriend #2: Gago! Sabay tawa.
Me: Hindi ka hiyang sa boyfriend mo.
Ex girlfriend #2: Gago ka talaga!

It was her birthday last January…
Ex girlfriend #3: Wala ka bang naaalala?
Me: Hmmm tungkol saan ba?
Ex girlfriend #3: Last week, birthday ko kaya.
Me: Hala oo nga no. Happy birthday.
Ex girlfriend #3: Kung hindi ko pa pinaalala.
Me: Sorry, nawala lang sa isip ko.

She paid me a surprise visit, with her friend…
Ex girlfriend #4: Hey, bakit iba na yung tsinelas mo?
Me: Huh? Eto naman yung pinangtutulog ko dati pa.
Ex girlfriend #4: Yung binigay ko sayo tange.
Me: Ahhh nawala ko na yun eh.

Bago nyo pa isipin na ang dami kong ex girlfriends, tama na muna yan. Alam naman nila na gago at tarantado ako eh. At inaamin naman nila na isa yung sa mga dahilan kung bakit nila ako minahal. Yan ang matinding banat! Bwahaha!