Isang araw sa Mall

Anak: Salamat Mami! *kiss*

Mom: Pag wala na ako, wala nang bibili sayo ng mga gusto mo kaya sulitin mo na.

Anak: ok lang, wag ka nalang mawala.

:)

-S.Reyes

Lessons

I have learned so many things in life. Most of them came from the closest persons I have. Ate Rosette has been my Language tutor for years; I learned the basic rules until I could form one of the most complex compositions ever written. I deserve an "A" for Language because of her. Kuya Tony's my Mathematics and Technology tutor; he helps me face life during number struggle.Well, it turned out that I'm not as successful I could be in Math compared t0 Grammar and Literature. I'm not much of a Math genius so a "C+" for that...But I changed my mind, it's a "B" since this is my blog. Ate Lilia shared her knowledge about Science and beyond Science. She mastered some branches of Science, including Biology, Chemistry, and all other Medicine related Sciences. Therefore, a B+ for Science. Daddy has a major contribution of WHO am I today, HOW I act, and WHY I did this. He guided me and paved my way to the future with Valueses. But the manifestation was not that much of a success. Honestly, I deserve a C+ for Attitude. Last, Mom taught me how to find life after her death. She said that we don't actually live for knowledge, but we live for loving. Well, I guess Mom's still the best tutor I ever had, with the best lessons. I must have an "A+" on that one :)

-S.Reyes

Try Defying Gravity

It's time to go against on what's pulling you down; Breaking the chains to explore the beyond---Defying gravity.

"I'm through accepting limits, 'cuz someone says they're so"

It is reaching the impossible while others think you can’t do it. It’s time to do what you feel is right no matter what others may think of it.

"As someone told me lately, everyone deserves the chance to fly"

It’s about finding your way. This is about following your dream, a time to do what you want.

You know what's pulling me down, that made me go up and write this?

-Gravity

-S.Reyes

Long Summer Day

Well, honestly...I wasn't supposed to blog for this day because I'm so tired of

EVERYTHING--Yes, EVERYTHING. I had a long day and it turned good despite the 'obstacles' i went through. Going back to the 'I wasn't supposed to blog for this day', I read Kuya Tony's blog posts; Actually, I'm a big fan of his blogs that made me write a blog even though I'm too tired to do it.

I woke up at 5am; a thiry-minute preparation for my enrollment for summer classes. I picked up Charis at their house at 5:30am, as the date was set.

Together we went to the Bus Stop to catch our ride. We spent almost an hour waiting for a ride. We rode together with Ate Jhai and Gelo in a 'to Gracepark' van. I was really worried about going home in the afternoon because Charis wouldn't be accompanying me.

When I arrived at UST, I decided to proceed with my Summer Class enrollment before I get Ikee's clearance. Well, my enrollment was schedule at 7:30 am while Ikee's clearance release was at 8:30 am. I thought I would be finished in enrollment before the clearance release that was why I attended to it first. I filled up the form then I fell in line for the confirmation. Tick-tock, tick-tock...I wasted a lot of time falling in line without any progress. Then, I asked my blocmates to save my spot in the line so I could go upstairs and get Ikee's clearance.

[8:30am]

I had a hard time looking for the room assigned for Ikee's clearance. I almost circled the whole fourth floor, looking Lab-to-Lab. My time was running out, and I had to go back in line for my confirmation. I felt like torn between sacrifice and freedom. But, I decided to go to Charis' assigned lab so she could assist me to Ikee's lab. I still went for Ikee's clearance, not thinking of the 'benefits'.

When I entered Lab 8, almost everyone in the room was silenced and observed me as I made my way in. I was not surprised by their reactions. Well, of course, I felt weird...But I think they felt weirder than I do. Imagine, a Science student in a Pharmacy clearance room...Even though, our uniforms are much alike (not to mention the all-white gig) and 'lamang lang kami ng pockets!'

I asked the person in charged on giving the clearance. She said she'd first finish up the students in line properly before she attends to me. I waited inside, alone in a corner of room. But thank God that Angelique and Charis accompanied me. That made me less nervous and all...I kept talking to Angelique and kept telling her how 'HOT' and 'SEXY' she was; Just to ease the tension, kidding here! :))

I went through some procedures before I finally got Ikee's clearance. I was asked why I'd be the one to claim it, and all I did was present the letter and said, 'that explains it all' (plus my charms). The lady smiled then she asked me Ikee's section and let me sign beside her name. She handed me the clearance and finally,..., I was relieved. I hurriedly thanked the lady, Charis, and Angelique and dashed through the stairs to my enrollment encoding.

The line for the encoding moved-not. Dang! and we still had to go wait for long. We decided to eat lunch first because we knew that THIS will TAKE TIME. After lunch with my blockmates, we continued with our Summer enrollment procedure. Oh, BACK FROM THE START. Oh yes, there had been some problems regarding the steps and encoding so we had to start all over again.

After the encoding, we went outside the Main Building for our assessment of fees at the Tan Yankee. The line was worse, longer, and hotter there; humid, rather. I used my 'Ninja' skills so we could get ahead of the others. Oh yes, that was really mean and unjust. Sometimes ,you got to fight for your own survival even if includes getting on someone's way. We cheated our way to the assessment of fees, but still we're still a had a long way to go. We equally experienced the same heat but we were in advanced in the line. We fell in line for 4 hours that ate up the whole afternoon. Some were starting to give up, but nothing's gonna break my determination to finish the enrollment.

I worried about going home alone the whole afternoon because if ever, that would be my first time going home alone...since Charis was with her blockmates somewhere in Manila. When I finally entered the building (after a hundred of years falling in line outside), I swiftly did what had to be done (ang stupid nitong sentence). :)) Someone called out my name, "Sam!", I scanned through the nearby areas looking for that 'someone'. Whoa! it was Tita Annie (the MedTech in our hospital), finding her way to inquire about the entrance test for her child. I had enough of MT's that day...

[5:30pm, I finished the enrollment]

As soon as I finished all enrollment concerns, I ran to Pacific to get my things to finally go home. When I arrived and successfully opening the dorm, Charis was THERE. HALLELUJAH!?! saved by Charis, a safe ride home with company; and the rest was HISTORY. :)

[7:00pm, home sweet home]

I went through a very long day you see, and I wrote a very long blog too. Next time, favors are for SALE. >:) just kidding.

-S.Reyes

Take a Breath

Sometimes, everything is of stop; Unable to move on even if how much you would want to proceed with your life. There will come a time that you would be sick of everything and just wanted a break. Even if how hard you try to take a rest and step out of the track, it still follows and waits for you. Sojourned in a soiree of Solitude; a halt for ego. We all wish for a termination of every melancholic encounter. The yearning for cessation is getting stronger each time you crave for it. So, it’s better to stay on track and keep on guard. A pause is never healthy, it is just a simple delay...Please excuse me, JUST MOVE on.

-S.Reyes

Pangarap

Mayroong tatlong bata na minsa'y nangarap...

Bata 1: Gusto ko maging cashier paglaki ko.

Bata 2: Ako naman, gusto kong maging matapang na police.

Bata 3: Ako, gusto kong maging manikurista.

Ina: Bakit yan ang pangarap nyo kung pwede namang mas mataas pa jan?

Mga Bata: Kasi, dito po kami masaya...

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Paglaki nung tatlong bata, sila'y pareparehas naging doktor. Namatay na ang kanilang ina...

Bakit kayo nag-doktor? Iyan ba talaga ang gusto nyo? Masaya ba kayo?

Ang sagot: Hindi namin ito pangarap, at hindi namin ito gusto nung una...
Natutunan namin gustuhin, at sumaya naman kami...
Ito ang pangarap ng aming ina,
mas importante pala samin ang kanyang saya kaysa sa aming ligaya....

:)

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Ang pangarap nga naman...kung san-san ka madadala...pero masaya rin pala na matagpuan ang kaligayahan sa pangarap ng iba.

-S.Reyes

Diary Entry of an Insomniac

I don't know...Sometimes, I feel we are somehow connected; Both tied with priorities and obligations. But I soon realized that we are really different. Too different, but we managed to hold ourselves together and hugged our similarities. We see each other as the same, but other people see how much we differ. They overlooked what we shared...

-S.Reyes

4 Mythical Beasts

The Phoenix from the SOUTH set off fire to the Dragon of the NORTH.
The Dragon from the NORTH set off blizzard to the TURTLE of the EAST.
The Turtle from the EAST used its shell to damage the TIGER of the WEST.
The Tiger from the WEST used its claws to damage the Phoenix of the SOUTH.
A battle of the FOUR MYTHICAL BEASTS, circumnavigated the WORLD.
The Red Phoenix never won with its FIRE.
The Blue Dragon never won with its ICE.
The Black Turtle never won with its SHELL.
The White Tiger never won with its CLAWS.
Thus, the fall of the FOUR,
the rise of the MAP.

-S.Reyes

NOX INVICTUS (Victorious Night)

Some people will just do everything to destroy someone they know who is, UNBREAKABLE. Actually, we don't really have to care about others' opinions. It'll just ruin the wonderful 'bond'. As you see, what others say is just their concoction, a stupid fucking opinion. There are those who were born to poison one's family...they don't deserve to be, ALIVE. You just have to focus yourself on the people you care about, your family, and please...forget the other people. They're NOTHING, USELESS hell of a garbage scattered in this world. If you would talk to destroy one's family, you should stop living. Maybe, you're just too jealous because yours is already broken. I remind YOU PEOPLE, don't mess with the KINGS. A victorious Night for you! Congratulations! You failed, 'cause this family ain't gonna BREAK. Have a great night, LOSERS. >:)

-S.Reyes

Papa Joke found his FOREVER

Meron kaming teacher dati noong grade 6 pa ako na si Sir Mike. Teacher namin siya sa Panitikan at magaling talaga siya. Hindi ko ma-explain pero pag nag-jjoke siya, seryoso niya ito sinasabi. Ang cute nga ni Sir eh, kakaiba siya. Kaya ayun, Papa Joke ang tawag namin sa kanya.

Hindi siya nagtagal sa CdSP, pero sa school namin siya nakahanap ng soulmate niya. Bilib nga ako sa tibay ng pagmamahalan nila kasi until now, sila pa rin. Well, nakita ko kasi sila nung gf nya na magkasama this Holy Week 2010. Nag-trigger iyon ng maraming memorya ko about Papa Joke. Nakakatuwa lang dahil lagi niya ako kinakamusta, bawat yugto ata ng buhay ko...updated siya. Lagi kaming nagkikita sa simbahan at pinatunayan niya na kahit wala na siya sa CdSP, madasalin pa rin siyang tao. Bilib talaga ako kay Papa Joke kasi sobrang tagal na talaga nila nung soulmate niya na dating teacher din ng Panitikan sa CdSP.

Para sa akin, bagay talaga sila kasi parehas silang mabait. Masaya ako para kay Papa Joke dahil nakahanap na siya ng kanyang 'FOREVER'. Kayo, nakahanap na ba
kayo?

Malay ba ni Papa Joke na dahil sa Panitikan, nagbunga ang kanilang pagmamahalan ;) Magturo na rin kayo ng Panitikan!

-S.Reyes

Holy Week Trilogy

Nanuod kami nila Ate Rosette ng prusisyon sa bayan. Habang nanunuod, ilang tao rin ang nag-abot sa kanya ng flyers. Ang mga ito ay pare-parehas lang naman ang nakalagay, at ito'y tungkol sa bagong kainan at reception area sa Pulilan. Sabi ng ate ko:

"sam, mukha ba akong matakaw para bigyan ng ilang ulit nito?"

ang sabi ko, "hindi" plus big grin :D

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Isa pang istorya para sa Good Friday ay tungkol pa rin sa prusisyon. Paano naman kasi, dito umikot ang buong araw ko.

Sa medyo dulo ng prusisyon, nakita ko si Michelle Anne Castro Santos. Ako'y napatayo at biglang sinigaw:

"Michelle! Michelle! Michelle Anne!"

tinawag ko ulit at binulong ko sa aking sarili:

"ABA! ayaw akong pansinin ah..."

Nakuha ko na rin ang kanyang atensyon at lumapit siya papunta sa akin.

"Hello, Maita!" ang sabi niya.

Gagi! hindi ako ang nilapitan kundi si Maita! ako pa naman ang tumawag. So, nagtampo na talaga ako kasi inuna niya pa si Maita pansinin kesa sakin. Parang ako lang ang sumalo ng mga natitirang grasya. :|

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Ang huling kwento ay mayroon kayong mapupulot na aral. Ito ay tungkol kay Ate Azone, kasambahay namin sa bahay. Ngayong Good Friday, inalay niya ang kanyang sarili sa paglalakad papuntang Pampanga upang manuod ng mga tao na pinapako sa krus. Oo, tama. Naglakad nga siya at siya'y may katandaan na rin. Nakaporma pa talaga siya at naglakad papuntang San Fernando.

Hapon na siyang nakauwi at pagdating niya sa aming bahay, sigaw siya ng sigaw.

"Nakakainis talaga yang si Bulag! Pinapakialaman ang gamit ko!!! Nakakainis"

Ay oo nga pala, meron kaming mabait na labandera na Ate Jen ang pangalan...pero ang tawag ni Ate Azone ay Bulag kasi meron syang kapansanan na bulag ang isang mata. Pero despite the imperfection, mabait naman siya sakin at masipag sa trabaho.

"Ate Azone, ano ba yang sinisigaw mo?" tanong ko.

"Si Bulag kasi, tinago ang salamin ko! pinapakialaman ang gamit ko!"

"Pano ka naman nakakasiguro na siya may kasalanan???"

"Ikaw naman kasi, may pangalan naman yung tao 'Bulag' pa tawag mo."

"Eh, tinago niya yung salamin ko." sabay alis at pagdadabog.

Tama kayo, Mali ako; Hindi ko dapat sinagot si Ate Azone ng ganun. Alam kong nabarahan ko siya, kasi ayaw kong pagbintangan niya ang ibang tao. Siya naman talaga ang nakawala ng salamin niya at siya rin ang nakakita sa huli.

MORAL LESSON:

Walang kwenta ang iyong pagsasakripisyo kung walang halaga lang sa iyo saktan ang ibang tao sa iyong pang-iinsulto.

-S.Reyes

Kasalang Diaper

One time, nakuha ako maging flower girl sa isang natatanging kasal. Syempre, alam ko na yon deep inside na makukuha akong flower girl kasi ang cute ko talaga. So, purple ang aking dress with matching violet flowers din in a basket. Aba! uso pa noon ang white socks na may bonggang-bonggang lace! oha !Bata palang, may attitude na ako kaya ayoko magpa-escort sa aking yaya na lumakad papunta sa altar. Mabigat ang dinadala ko sa aking tiyan at ang hinihintay ko nalang na matapos ang kasal nang malabas ko na ITO. Habang palakad na ako, dahil start na ang kasal...sa kalagitnaan ng aking shining moment, nahulog ang diaper ko.

Nakakahiya talaga ang nangyari! buti nalang carry ng confidence ko. Hindi nakayanan ng diaper ang sama ng loob na dinadala ng tiyan ko. LOL. Kaya ko lang na-blog ito dahil sa tuwing meron kaming bisita, lagi itong kinukwento ni Daddy. Nahihiya na talaga ako, kasi dalaga nako. :))

-S.Reyes

Buong Pamilya computer shop

Pag highschool ka, hindi uso ang may ink sa bahay. Kaya, kailangan mo pang dayuhin ang mga computer shop para magpa-print at makisabay sa uso. Noong 4th year kami, may computer shop sa bayan ng Pulilan na "E-Click" ang tawag. Halos lahat ng student sa aking paaralan, dito nagpapa-print. Bukod sa mura dito, mababait din ang mga tao. Lagi naming nakakalimutan ang pangalan ng computer shop na ito kaya tinatawag namin itong "Buong pamilya pati si doggy at si yaya computer shop"...Bakit? ito ang dahilan:

Sa computer shop na ito, makikita mo si Kuya Smile (hindi nya totoong pangalan) na laging nakangiti; Kasama nya ang kanyang asawa na Angel ata ang pangalan (ay hindi pala Angel, aso ko pala iyon); kasama rin ang bunga ng kanilang pagmamahalan, ang anak nilang si Sam (putcha! kapangalan ko pa!)na laging tuliro; Andito rin yung isa pa nilang anak na lagi naming napagkakamalang boy nila; Syempre, andito rin yung pinakamamahal nilang aso na "kitty" ang pangalan; at ang major character na si Ate Ehmz (mukhang yaya), na laging naka-display ang pouty kissable lips nya. Dito sa computer shop na ito mismong nakatira ang mga nabanggit na tao. Isa lang itong maliit na apartment, malilito ka tuloy if oven ba nila iyon o computer. :))

Kilala na kami ng mga kaklase ko rito dahil sobrang dalas talaga kami magpa-print at laminate. Lalo na ako, ilang beses ako nagpapa-laminate kasi lagiging mukhang na-rape ang pass out ko. Mabenta talaga dito sa "Buong pamilya pati si doggy at si yaya computer shop". Tuwing pumupunta kami doon, lagi namin nakikita si Ate Ehmz at ang kanyang boypren na LQ lagi. Ang saya talaga subaybayan ng kanilang love story. Ni-minsan hindi namin nakita si Ate Ehmz na ngumiti sa kanyang mga customers. Parating may period porket nagkakalabuan sila nung dyowa nya. :))

Nakakamiss dahil hindi na kami nakakapunta don. Mayaman na kami sa ink kung kelan wala naman akong kailangan i-print. Umaasenso talaga ako sa buhay, dati'y naliligo lang ako sa dagat ng basura. LOL

Anyway, ang pinaka nakakamiss sa lahat ay yung hindi mo na masulyapan ang nguso ni ate Ehmz na naiipit ng kanyang mga dark brown na pisngi at ang pouty kissable lips with matching kalubot sa noo at salubong na kilay.

-S.Reyes

Best Friend's Day

A wonderful day could end up unpleasant after all.

I had an overnight at Ikee's place since my dormates went home in Bulacan. I was left alone in the dorm and glady, I was invited to a sleepover at Ikee's place. It was just a day after her birthday (January 26). The night started out great. I fetch her in school and she bought me a drink for pasalubong---that was really surprising. We ate dinner together, watched a movie together, and drooled over Heath Ledger together. And so I thought, being with her was not that bad after all (Peace Ikee). I enjoyed the meal, conversations with Lola Nelda, and Ikee as well.

In the morning, together we ate breakfast and we spent a very long time talking together. It was really unsual in the way we talked. I mean, the conversations were of all about college, after college, family, and DREAMS. I found out that, we have the same goal but we take it in a personally different way. She took a bath, while I read her Medical Technology course outline. I felt confused, thinking that Ikee and I supposed to be taking the same course---but not, for I chose another. It was really hard deciding between Medical Technology and Psychology. It bothers me until now, envisioning myself different from what I am now.

So, she accompanied me to my dorm so I could take a bath because I forgot to bring clothes. While I was taking a bath, she did her English homework. Well, i helped her finished that. I treated her Starbucks while we wait for Michelle. We planned a movie date for us 4 friends, Ikee's treat (a birthday aftershock), too bad Janina couldn't come.

We went to SM San Lazaro to watch a Jackie Chan movie. Oh yes, action!!! hiyaah! I paid Michelle and Ikee's local transportation fee (ako nagbayad sa jeep). Michelle went home early. Ikee and I was supposed to attend mass in the afternoon; But both of us had a change of heart. We went back to Pacific Suites so she could pee and I volunteered to accompany her home.

She ignored me and she decided to go home by herself. Well, I wouldn't let her because I promised to Lola Nelda that I wouldn't leave her. She tried to runaway, but I still managed to follow her. We weren't talking anymore and the awkwardness was getting harder. When I saw Lola Nelda nearby, I bade farewell to both of them and heard not a single reply from Ikee. I knew it, she was mad at me. Mad of me being nice to accompany her home. Sometimes, she wants to be alone. Don't mess with her when she wants to be independent :D

Later at night, I couldn't study. I was really bothered to what happened. I received a text message:

"I'm not mad. I was pissed, but im ok now :-D"

I replied:

" I know :) we're good "

As you see guys, a wonderful event could be unsuccessful, but in the end it remains wonderful. It's not really about the decisions that makes us happy--It's about Patience. If I fused up, you could just wait for me to calm down...the same applied to others.

-S.Reyes