you know you're a kagay-anon when. . .

1. You are (at least loosely) related to the Neris, Roas, Chaveses/Chavezes, Echems, or Velezes.
...loosely? well, i live in apoVEL ;p

2. You can make your way around the city with your eyes closed.
...not nazareth. i can't remember a single street by heart.

3. You've memorized all the jeepney routes.
...uh, no :)

4. You say words like chada and chui.
...CHADA CAGAYAN!

5. You've touched the waters of the Cagayan River.
...yes.

6. You've heard of the legend of the Giant Goldfish that lives in the Cagayan River (that if the city gets too noisy the Fish will wake up and cause an apocalyptic earthquake).
...hahahaha yeah, i remember that. hence the name, Cagayan de ORO (gold)

7. You can identify the street name or address wherever you are in the city.
...no, but landmarks will do

8. You know the places people refer to as Agfa, Mega, KSY, and Trendline.
...and dunkin, and mcdo, and the list goes on..

9. You're familiar with the city's history.
...no. haha.. well i've read some tidbits, but i can't actually remember everything. so, never mind. no history talking abt cdo for me.

10. You've entered Makahambus Cave.
...yep!

11. You've experienced white-water rafting in the Cagayan River rapids.
...too many times, i wouldn't want to do it again. hehehe

12. Your deceased relatives are in Green Hills, Divine Shepherd, or in some other cemetery in the city.
...Greenhills :)

13. You prefer Red Horse over other beer brands.
...i don't drink beer

14. You study in the city.
...on the hill! :D

15. You have stereotypes for each of the universities in the city.
...i know, but i don't really mind.

16. You've memorized the Cagayan Park View Hotel jingle by heart ("people stay in Cagayan... Cagayan Park View Hotel...") –
...uu oi! abot pa ni na jingle everywhere across the nation!

17. You've seen or heard the name "Kasama Tsui" somewhere.
...i think i read that everyday sa mga motorela :)

18. You prefer riding Altis taxis.
...yes & no. yes, because its clean & the aircon's excellent. no, because the most of the drivers are airhead bastards! go royale! hehe

19. You've noticed that the jeepneys call out for you to ride them, not the other way around.
...yes, & it scares me!

20. You frequent Opol beach.
...uhm... bitaw ba? walay lain beach within reach. hehe

21. You frequent Limketkai Mall and SM.
...limketkai...my second home.. i sleep there, eat there.. haha :)

22. You've shopped at the Night Market.
...yep, but kapila lang

23. You have stereotypes against Ororama and Gaisano.
...grocery, bisan asa basta barato!

24. You love Butcher's Best sisig.
...yip yip!!! and the BBQs too

25. You boast about the fact that Ram Chaves, Mark Bautista and Aegis are from Cagayan de Oro.
...Mark lang cguro. hehe i don't know who Ram is.

26. You've only recently been addicted to quek-quek.
...no(?)

27. You've been pick-pocketed in Cogon, Carmen, or Agora.
...thank God wala! only in CEBU port @ 4am ko na snatchan ug bracelet! freak!

28. You noticed that the jeepney drivers of CdeO are the worst in the country.
...worst ever. but i think its a Philippine-wide catastrophe.

29. You jaywalk without worries.
...exactly!

30. You've never experienced a typhoon.
...typhoon tong recent?

31. You've heard of the kulto or serial killer rumors before.
...yeah.

32. You hear of bomb threats that never actualize.
...yes.

33. You can buy pirated DVDs without worries.
...i worry a lot about piracy. eeekkk

34. You've been to Eco Tourism Village.
...yes.

35. You've been to Mapawa Nature Park.
...yes.

36. You think Cruz Taal street is the city's red-light district.
...yes. and sadly, Mabini St. is rising too!

37. You've noticed the irony in the fact that Patag is on a hill and Puntod is near the sea.
...oh yes. i think i tale tell it to our visitors. haha

38. Dunkin Donuts in Divisoria is your preferred meeting place for outings.
...hantod PDA mao gyapon meet up place

39. You listen to the FM radio program "Awards Night" on MOR 91.1 every Sunday night.
...Sandy101 & KillerB rman to ako nailhan sauna. but i don't really listen to radio programs

40. You know where Catanico Falls is.
...where is?

41. You know who Stephanie Sol is.
...by name & by face.

42. You've picnicked at High Ridge.
...i think. nawala mi. c joyjoy ang guide, nalimot hahaha

43. You can identify places while looking down at the city from High Ridge.
...i tried to identify, & i guess i got 7 out of 10

44. You're familiar with the city's local politicians.
...i think the big names make some noise

45. You jog or play sports at the Pelaez Sports Center often.
...jogged twice. its pretty now @ 30php, used to be free admission.

46. You've been to the Museo de Oro at Xavier University and La Castilla Museum at Liceo de Cagayan University.
...Museo de Oro only. scary & pretty altogether :)

47. You spend your Holy Week climbing Malasag hill.
...no ;p

48. You give Oroham and Sler's products as pasalubongs when you travel.
...haha and vjandep pastel :)

49. You think you're in the safest city in the world despite the wars raging in nearby towns.
...i think, kai its where i belong haha ;p

50. You celebrate the Kagay-an Fesitval with a sumptuous buffet.
...birthdays and such @ Casa Escalante are celebrate with sumptuous buffets :) hehehe