I'm Drunk, I Love You: A Sober Take On Unrequited Love
My favorite scene in JP Habac’s I’m Drunk, I Love You was when Dio (Paulo Avelino) started talking about his insecurities as an aspiring filmmaker, comparing himself with batch mates that were already featured in Young Star. The sound of frustration in Dio’s words clearly established the weight and meaning of it, especially if you’re a young Filipino artist. Carson (Maja Salvador), being the super best friend that she is, immediately turns it into a joke and tells Dio, “Mas bagay ka kasi sa Abante.”
The thing is, I know exactly how Dio feels towards Young Star. The same way I also know how Carson feels towards Dio. Both romantic, both juvenile and silly. I’m Drunk I Love You made me realise, GRADUATE NA TALAGA AKO SA DALAWANG ISSUE NA ‘YAN. But who am I to judge Dio and Carson, they needed to go through those yearnings so they could grow up.
Quirks and Intimacy
Watching I’m Drunk, I Love You felt like tagging along with Carson, Dio and Jason Ty. Fine, isama na natin si Pathy. It was entertaining and funny. The little frienship traditions were engaging — their common love for cheap alcohol and Peter’s Butterball, the love for OPM and the iPod game, and of course, the unparalleled fondness for Bagnet. Although I knew about the quirks, for some reason, I didn’t feel the intimate with Carson and Dio. I felt I was seeing the movie only through Carson’s limited point of view.
I wish I knew why Carson loves Dio so much — beyond Dio being good looking and talented. I wish I knew why Dio suddenly wanted to take up law, even without him explaining it Carson. It can be just between him and me (as the audience). I wish I knew little extra about Pathy, not just about the extra H in her name. Why did Pathy and Dio break up? What did Dio like about Pathy? But Jason Ty definitely felt like a real best friend to me.
Old Trope, New Focus
I’m Drunk, I Love You’s premise is not new. In fact, it utilises a romcom trope that has been recycled for so many years — Reality Bites, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Labs Kita Okey Ka Lang, Close To You, She’s The One — I think I’ve seen most of them. (Obviously, it’s my favorite trope.)
But I’m Drunk, I Love You gives it a fresh take by shifting the focus from the epic goal of winning the guy to the simple task of getting the emotion out of the f*cking way. When Carson admitted her feelings to Dio, it felt at first like a drunken declaration of love. But when she pulled away from Dio’s kisses, she proved to be emotionally sober. Carson knew they were kisses of consolation. (Sabi nga ni Jeff Buckley, “Kiss me out of desire, not out of consolation.”)
Sobering Up
“Huwag kang mag-sorry. Hindi mo kasalanan na hindi mo ako mahal.” Carson told Dio the day after the eventful night.
I’m Drunk, I Love You was not a love story. It was about finally moving forward. And it starts with a making a decision, which ultimately is empowering. In the last scene of the movie, I cried. No, it’s not when Sugarfree’s Burnout started to play. It was when Carson broke into laughter, leaving Dio completely clueless about it. At that moment, I knew she made a decision — to continue being Dio’s best friend, sans the pining and hoping. Carson finally realised that her life, her happiness, is up to her. Carson decided to grow up.
Big Day Slim Team: A Slim-Down Spa At Your Home
Looking at old photos of me and my friends, I have two major realizations:
1. Three of them are getting married, two months apart.
2. My metabolism really did slow down now. (But I am still as cute. Don't argue with me.)
Let’s reflect first on Realization Number 2. Don’t get me wrong: It's not a body image issue! I’m pretty much secure of who I am inside and out. I’ve grown comfortable and confident with my body. I know now how to work with it and around it. I’m a firm believer that we should listen to our bodies and I am hearing my body updating me, “Metabolism--slowing down.”
It’s age. I’ve accepted it. But it doesn’t mean I'll just let it be. I realize now is the best time to make an extra effort to keep myself healthy. I try to eat less junk, more veggies. Walk more. Drink more water. But of course, stress and puyat catch up. But nonetheless, there is a conscious effort.
Which brings me to Realization Number 1. In each of these weddings, I will be a bridesmaid and I need to wear three different dresses! I have no plans doing crash diets just to fit in those dresses. (Crash diets can be seriously dangerous!) But with my slowing metabolism plus the inevitable stresses of adulting, a little help is very welcome.
Big Day Slim Team came in at the right time! Big Day Slim Team is your most convenient way to safely lose a few inches. They’re a home-service team, so they go to your place at the time you prefer. The setup really works for me because it’s in the privacy of my own home.
I booked six sessions (that’s the minimum) of Lipocavitation and Radiofrequency for both my tummy area and arms. And of course, I’ve researched and asked doctor friends about it, the procedures are safe and non-invasive. The side effects I’ve read about are minimal bruising but that never happened to me. For a complete list of the services they offer and their rates, here’s a link: http://www.bigdayslimteam.com/services.html
Every session, the Big Day Slim team turns our condo into a mini spa. Along with their slimming machines, they also bring a bed that's covered with fresh, clean sheets and towels. They can also play spa music if you ask them to. But in my case, I catch up on series episodes or movies.
Each session lasts around 2 1/2 hours. We always take measurements before and after, to record the changes. The procedures were comfortable and painless. Actually, I just felt like I was having a massage! I was even able to watch Netflix during the procedure.
The technicians are also well-trained, friendly and assuring. They are knowledgable about the services, attentively accommodating my questions. They also ask me from time to time if the intensity of the machines are good with my preference or tolerance. For more details, I advise you also read their FAQ’s, quite helpful: http://www.bigdayslimteam.com/faqs.htm
So was it effective? Take my word for it. Here’s how much I’ve lost per session:
SESSION 1
Tummy - 0.5 inch
Arms - 0.5 inch each arm
SESSION 2
Tummy - 1 inch
Arms - 0.5 inch each arm
SESSION 3
Tummy - 1 inch
Arms - 1 inch each arm
SESSION 4
Tummy - 1 inch
Arms - 1 inch each arm
So far, that’s a total of 3.5 inches lost in the tummy area and 3 inches lost in both my arms. I actually also tried their Radiofrequency for the face and neck during my fourth sessions and many people noticed the difference. In the coming weeks, I’ll be finishing my SESSIONS 5 and 6! I’m very satisfied with Big Day Slim Team’s service — private, convenient and most of all effective.
But always remember, these services are like finishing touches to a masterpiece. They are quick, but not a quick fix. We still need to continually take care of our bodies by eating healthy and staying active.