Remember Gene? She has been a favorite topic in many of my entries. I know that nothing short of a miracle is needed to bring back the days of old, but I already resigned myself to that fact and only continue this debacle to see how it all turns out. And now the saga continues, we now focus on what would be one of her most memorable days. Her debut this Saturday.

I almost wouldn't come, since my aunt didn't want me to in account that I have nothing to do there, and in the end would only allow me if I had an invitation. But I was quite adamant about going, since this will be the first time that we would see each other. But my enthusiasm would quickly wane as I once again faced her a-million-and-one-bag-o-'scuses, I even decided to screw the damned debut, but in the end I had my way. Though she technically didn't give it to me as I only picked it up at the front desk of her apartment somewhere near Taft. I figured that I would not get invited if it wasn't my poem in her invitation.

Haha, oh wow.

At first I expected that I would feel great excitement or even bliss when I receive the invitation, so I was quite surprised when I felt nothing when I got it. Zero. Nada. Zip. Nil. I couldn't care less if I stumbled and the invitation fell into a raging fire that magically appeared in front of me. But I figured that I must see this through as things have become very interesting despite my pitiful situation.

Hmmmm... I also have to take care of my gifts for her, but with so much school work up my ass, it's going to be hard to find time. I've decided to use the power of the Internets to find some Grover Washington and Dave Koz. And also the usual compilation of instrumentals chosen by me, as music is the only thing we have in common now. I'm also thinking of giving her the ambahan that I wrote for her in LITERA1, but how to present it will be a different story and I just don't have the time.

All the little things that I do for girls that they keep on overlooking, will one day pay off when I find my one and only. I assure you that.

I wonder if she and the 18th rose will fix things before Saturday? Only one way to find out.

ZOMGWTFBBQ TEH MEGATONZ!!11!~desu I IZ INVITEDSZ 2 HER DEBU!!!1!!one!1~desu

Quote for the day: "Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love. For in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass" ~ Desiderata by Max Ehrmann

Currently feeling: JEEEEEBUUUUS!!

It has come to my attention that many of the people who go home on the same route that I do, that is, the bus route from Lawton - Alabang and vice versa, are failfags when it comes to choosing the right bus for the right job. Yes, it's not just a matter of going home, but what you ride to get home to can spell the difference of being late and getting there on time. And for you I will now give the different bus classes along this route, a classification system made with the help of my frequent busmates, from years of experience riding this route.

Disclaimer: The classes presented in this blog entry is totally fictional and is based on the author's experiences in riding the bus.

I will provide pics as soon as I can get them.

The Holdap Class

These buses are easy to identify since these are the buses that don't have air-conditioning and look so damned old you'd wonder where they put in the engine. Also this is called the Holdap Class since me and my friends have been joking about these buses for a long time. Why you ask?

LaSa-- *everyone in the bus points a gun at you* Haha, joking.

Most of the Holdap Classes are Altransco, we fail to indentify other lines since the wood had rotted away making the line unidentifiable. This class is THE LAST RESORT when you want to get home by bus. You should only ride this bus if there are creatures from another dimension after your sorry ass and no other bus comes by.

The Roach Class

Again another bus relatively easy to identify. Because these are the air-conditioned counterparts of the holdap classes. The comfort factor is the biggest bitch when it comes to this bus, since the walls are already deteriorating and the seats are downright fucked up, when you sit down suddenly there will be a huge puff of dust coming from the seat.

Also the factor of greediness comes into play. I would rather be stuck in a greedy new bus than in a greedy fail bus.

Usually the roach class' aircon ducts are just little holes and provide little comfort. Also on a personal level, the seats cannot handle how awesome I am since they are too small and cannot cater well to my physique. I ride this bus when I no longer care, and always end up regretting that I did not care.

This is not called the Roach Class for nothing. The situation in the bus is so detrimental it is an ideal situation for breeding cockroaches. Many a time have I seen the pest going down windows, and one time on my arm.

Many of the roach classes are from Tas Trans, Altransco, ALL of the Aicer buses, and Arabia Boy Express. Almost all bus lines have Roach Classes in their roster to be honest.

The Bitch Class

These are the buses that are kind of hard to spot because you have to know the interior before knowing that it is a Bitch Class. These are the buses that look new and clean on the outside, only to reveal their true nature when you get on. The interior is similar to the Roach Class, maybe a little better, but you still wouldn't want to be in there for long, especially when that bus turns out to be a greedy bus, which is quite often.

Not much to say of the Bitch Class, except that, it's a bitch.

Many of the Bitch Classes come from WLH, Arabia Boy Express, Igan (though I approve of Igan) and also Altransco.

The Tas Class

Now we're talking! The Tas Class is by far superior to the previous classes mentioned by light-years. This class is characterized by the new/semi-new buses of the Tas Trans bus line. The Tas Class is separated from other classes due to its high comfort value and low greed rating for most of these buses, no matter what company it comes from.

Tas Trans, Igan and WLH are the only bus lines that have the superior Tas Class bus.

Tas Class Subclass: The Realto Class

There is only one Realto Class bus and it belongs to Igan. The driver of this bus is so superior you will be going to your destination while feeling the thrill of the Realto ride of Enchanted Kingdom at the same time!

The Super Class

Recently there were new buses put out into circulation along our route, and these were no ordinary buses. There were grand-spanking new! These are the types of buses that you'd normally see in bus lines providing services to the provinces and our route was blessed to have these added to the roster teeming with fail and suck. With flat-screen TV's, sliding doors, and superior air-conditioning, you wouldn't mind if the damned bus is greedy, just because you're riding in style.

There are only around 3-4 Super Buses in the roster, 2 coming from WLH and 1-2 coming from Altransco.

LEGENDARY: The God Class

This is a bus class that will never see the light of day, a project so dangerous that the administration of Tas Trans decided to call off "Project God". This is nothing like the buses you know of today. This bus will just be an aerodynamic triangle of pure steel with metal spikes with body parts from its previous victims up front, with a fire-breathing nose.

It's ornamentations are what some of us would call 'Orky', but inside the comfort is second to none. Flat-screen HD TV's with a Blu-ray DVD player will entertain audiences throughout their brief trip. The radio will NEVER be tuned in to crap stations that play novelty songs, and the TV's, if not playing your favorite movies, will NEVER be tuned in to the crappy local stations. Also behind every seat there is a computer terminal where you can access the Internet with its Wifi connection with speeds surpassing that of T1.

This bus will be above the law and authorized to kill and destroy anything foolish enough to get in the way. There will also be 2 warp nacelles at each side for warp travel, making that 1.5 hour trip a thing of the past. And to make sure no one messes with this bus, it is further equipped with 1 phaser bank and 3 transphasic torpedo tubes at each side, and also an optional weapon at the top, giving it 5 varieties, the Fire Prism, Baneblade, Land Raider, Hammerhead, and the Defiler variants.

Author's note: Only those who know at least a little about Star Trek and Warhammer: 40000 will be able to get these inside jokes.

Bus Rules:

Ok, kidding aside, throughout the years me and my friends have created various rules to follow when riding the bus, so I'll share them with you, so you may follow them if you see them fit.

1. Tas Trans is KING. If you want to get home as fast as possible and as comfortably as possible, this is the way to go, unless of course you were dumb enough to choose the Roach Class Tas Trans. The newer ones of course dummy.
2. Unless of course it's da SUPER BUS. I don't care if it's greedy, I ride with style, bitch.
3. You DO NOT choose the Super Bus, the Super Bus CHOOSES YOU.
4. Riding the Super Bus is like having a car, you do not look for action, the action comes to you.
5. The rule when there are 2 men beside each other in the 2-seater section is: DISTANCIA AMIGO, POR FAVOR
   
6. As long as it's a newer kind of bus (Tas Class, Super Class), your journey will be relatively comfortable.
7. Beware the window sides of the Roach and Bitch Classes, for they are a breeding ground for roaches.
   
8. If you find yourself standing, you can lean on a seat and spread your legs, forming a triangle, the most stable geometric form. Though if you don't have leg strength then..
   
9. If your lucky enough, you can see a Live Show at the back of the bus. That's why we sit there.
10. You must use Physics to your advantage, that is.. occupying 2 spaces at the same time. Hahahaha
11. Riding at the back of a Tas Trans will give you an airtime of 2 seconds near Roxas Blvd. and another nearing Zapote Flyover, and is made of much win.
12. Avoid Aicer Trans as much as possible, as it is THE MOST GREEDY BUS.
13. Thank Jeebus when there is a hot girl/guy sitting next to you.
14. There is opportunity when there's a hot girl/guy beside you.
15. Opportunity increases significantly when that hot girl/guy is sleeping.
    
16. You score a touchdown whenever said hot girl/guy's head falls on your shoulders when they're sleeping.
    
17. Beware of the Tas Trans' evil twin brother, Bensan Trans. 6/10 times it will be greedy.
    
18. When you see Tas Trans in the horizon, make sure they see you clearly as they will go past you faster than you can see UNO!
19. With this in mind, Tas Trans sees no pedestrians.
20. Igan drivers excel in avoiding obstacles.

So here it is. Busology for dummies. I hope this little sharing will help you in your future bus journeys.

Quote for the day: "OH MERON BANG HYATT JAN?" ~ Random Bus Driver/Conductor

Currently feeling: HAHA OH WOW

(WARNING: EXTREMELY EMO POST! Read at your own risk!) 

Currently listening to: air supply shit
Currently feeling: PUTAAAAAAAA

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Currently listening to: hagibis