February 1, 2007
I was awakened by Hanna’s tantrum at 8. It’s okay.
Nine, Rodea arrived to pay her debt. She gave me P30. Then,
she has learned from me that absence of marriage license of a child’s parent is
not a hindrance anymore in getting a birth certificate.
Sales-less, again!
Five, Mj, Hanna and I went to Cogeo. My ‘mag-ina’ was going
to my in-laws’ house for a reason. She’s going to know if Tito Jay has already sent
his promise – a financial help for my second baby’s needs. She also needs to
prepare for our baby’s stuffs, for his/her birth is just around a corner.
Mj has been understanding. She did not ask for money from me
though Hanna’s milk was just good for one day. She pities me actually for I owe
much on the collection money.
February 2, 2007
Though my ‘mag-ina’ wasn’t here, I still woke up early. However,
I did not sweep outside.
At one, I have written a note for MJ. This will be presented
to her on February 6, on our 37th month-sary. It goes like this:
Honey,
After two years of our colourful togetherness, we’re now facing another
milestone, a partner must take. I just hope you understand me always. It’s
better if you know me well so that clashes will be avoided.
Happy 37th mensisary!
Thank you for taking care of yourself---
which adversely affects my children. Tsup!
Bee,
I also pursue my project, “Letters, Etc.” I only have time
to face this whenever she’s not here.
Wind was terrible. It’s so disgusting. It also makes
everything dusty, including mg ‘ukay-ukay’ merchandises.
Four-thirty, sales was made by Lola Alice and Tita Lanie. I thanked
God for He’s great. He answered my prayer last night. Sixty pesos, isn’t bad.
I also have learned that Mam was at Auntie Belen’s house
today. She might go home tomorrow o she might go back to Bulan with Papay
Benson, according to Lola Alice.
February 3, 2007
Before Jano and Gie left to work, the former hands down to
me the budget of P300. It would somehow alleviate my burden due to indebtedness
in collection money.
Past eight, a ‘buena mano’ sales was made. It was P20 worth.
As of 12 noon, sales was P55. Not bad!
God is great.
One thirty PM, I was thinking if I would remit the money or
not. If I will, we would have no budget, nothing to eat… Hmp!
Five, I left Bautista. I was decided not to remit the
collection. The sole reason was I couldn’t pay my credit to it.
When I was home, Flor meets me with a tidings from Mj, who
texted her earlier. I just couldn’t understand the news. But I was sure Mj has
never been sent by Tito Jay for her ‘panganganak’. However, it never gives me
worry. I knew we could make it.
February 4, 2007
After I have swept and burnt the dried leaves at the yards,
I translated Yeng Constantino’s ‘Hawak-Kamay’.
It goes like this:
HOLDING HANDS
Sometimes you are
feeling like
The problems are
getting tougher
Sometimes you are
feeling weak
And you could exclaim
I wanna give up.
Just look above the
heaven
You might somehow find
something better
It is nice if you call
me
And you will know that
I’m just here
Anytime…
Holding hands ( I will
never leave you/I will still here holding on)
In this journey
(Here in world full of
uncertainties/to the world of nothingness)
Don’t claim and say
that
You are all alone
Always remember
You are with someone
I’m here for you, for you
In the world of
nothingness
Holding hands
Holding hands
In the world of
nothingness.
Eleven, Flor hands me down a white envelope enclosing P140
cash from Mama. It gladdens me. I never thought she would send me. I have just
told her before that if Lola Alice gives her as incentive in cooking I would
borrow it. She did! She’s so kind. I thought she’s already in Bulan. Yet, she’s
still in Sauyo, working?! Pity her. She’s
supposed to be taking a rest. She’s so tired working. All of her years, she’s
working. My anger (rage, it is) to Evelyn Diokno worsens. It’s all her fault!
Mama gains nothing because of her greediness. She sold Mama for her own’s sake.
Mama did not even start a secondary education.
I was decided not to remit the money, again. I would remit
it next Saturday. However, if Tito Jun says, I will. Or, if my in-laws come I
will send it.
February 5, 2007
Past six, when I rose up to start the day. Good thing, water
supply truck comes early. Thus, I have started laundry early.
Ten-thirty, Tintin and April came. It was when Mj texted me
saying she was going to meet in Gate 2 this afternoon. She also tells me that
Hanna’s no more milk already. However, it does not sadden me, especially when
she told me about Tito Jay’s ‘padala’ that would arrive on Feb. 15.
Twelve, since I was all alone, I watched a film --- “Lovers’
symphony. It’s nice! It’s the nicest love story I’ve ever watched so far,
actually. It made me cry. The film reminds me of our ex-pet, Jazzy. She
resembles with that dog named Toby.
All in all, the story is amazing. I think I couldn’t forget
it for the rest of my life. It educates me. I actually have learned two things:
(1) “Love comes when you least expected it”, and (2) “Loyalty is a trait to be
valued for life.’’ I’ve also proved that “money can’t buy happiness. Whew! I
should have watched this on Valentine’s Day as our Valentine’s Day treat.
Three PM, I have made a candle out from the tears of the
melted candle.
Four-thirty, I left to gate 2. I have to be early to enable
to meet my ‘mag-ina’ there. However, they’re late. It’s okay. I missed Hanna.
Mj confirmed about Tito Jay’s money ‘padala’. It gladdens
me. It somehow alleviates my worry and fear. I would not be scared that I could
not pay midwife’s fee.
I pity Hanna when Mj prefers to buy “Alaska’ over Lactum 1+
for our baby. Though we’re on financial crisis, health or nutrition must not be
sacrificed. Bad thing is I still bought one.
February 6, 2007
Today is our 37th mensisary. I gave my greetings
to Mj at 9. She did not have one for me. It’s okay! At least, I did it.
Two PM, I went to Gate 2, early for two reasons. First, I
would inquire how much would I pay in cellphone repair, and second, I would go
to my in-laws’ house to fetch the stuffs of our second child.
In Rancho, I left the collection money. I and Nanay also
talked about things such as Mj’s giving birth. Nanay also asked me how much is
my credit to the collection money.
February 7, 2007
My sleep was disturbed by the 3 early risers. Thus, I was
forced to get up early at quarter to six. I cooked am and French fries,
eventually.
After lunch, I felt drowsiness. So, I took a nap. It was 3
when I rose up to prepare for my collection job. I was so excited to claim the
cellphone.
There, I was so glad when I got the cp. It’s okay now!
Before I went home, I did marketing. I bought ‘halaan’ for
Mj. ‘Halaan’ is best for a breastfeeding mother or it’s crucial to induce
breast milk. I just hope it will help Mj to have milk on her mammary gland. If this
will so, we would not experience milk crisis again as we had when Hanna was
born.
I texted Taiwan to borrow his cp on Feb. 19 or 20. He did
not decline. Another thing, he told me that Epr texted him yesterday. I asked
his number, which was Hyde’s . I was so glad to have it.
After collection I bought sim card for e-load business. It was
actually my long-ago plan. Now that I have it my income would increase. It will
also increase my ‘ukay-ukay’ sales.
Eleven, before we sleep,
Tito Jun replied to our text. He said “Ok’. And he has no extra mobile phone.
We also reminded him of used clothes for ‘ukay-ukay’. He promised ‘next week’.
When I was home, I’ve learned
a maddening truth about the milk she opened. It was so hard to keep or store,
if it’s opened. It needs to be refrigerated.
When I was home, my head is boiling. Good thing, Mj told me
about Ate Daisy’s text –saying her father was in coma.
The house became quiet this night due to Jano’s absence. He’s
out-of-town. The most important is the expenses ---the water. The food. He’s
indeed an expense, because he’s with Gie.
At home, I have to cook for our viand as usual. I was so
tired but I have to.
Seven-thirty, I went to Tito boy’s house to ask him about
his forwarded message. It was all about tenancy to Lipin Elizaga’s property.
Tito Rene was asking of Mama’s approval. Then, I thought of Taiwan. He was interested
of it. Thus, Mama must accept it.
February 8, 2007
I woke up early to do laundry.
Epr texted me ‘Gud morning, Froi!” Whoaah! It makes me merry.
Having that number completes my day. At least I have had now a contact with my
closest and best friend.
Afternoon, sales was made by a truck driver. Iw as so glad
for it. I never expect it.
Four-thirty-five, I left to Gate 2. There, I inquire at the Boardwalk’s
information center. It interests me. I filled out application form but it’s not
yet finished.
February 9, 2007
It was 4:30 when Hanna cried for milk. It has been the
reason why I got up after Jano and Gie left. I then open the store--the earliest
opening, ever. Next, I swept and burnt dried leaves.
Noon. I approached Roy.
I asked if he could contact the midwife, who helped Mahel in giving birth to
Sandy. He assured me that he’s going to help us.
Three. Elsie’s and Mahel make sales of P80. I was so glad
for my business was still working.
Past four, I left Bautista. In Gate 2, I bought e-load. It’s
my first time. I was so confident that this racket would click.
After collection, ate Daisy borrowed P300 from the
collection money. But before that I inquired, asked and talked about Boardwalk,
with Ate Mirasol. I was so interested in it. I will going to take a membership.
Five hundred is not that hard to provide.
At home, loading the very first e-load has been sent to a
wrong number. It was sent twice. Thus, I was loss of P35. But, it’s okay. First
time is indeed bloody --- hurtful.
When Jano and Gie arrived, they have learned about my loading
business. Bad thing is Gie paid me or the amount I have spent in eating her
cellphone repaired. It saddens me. However, it doesn’t lose my kop because
there’s a vacant mobile which I could use.
Jano disagreed I told him m plan of roofing the vacant space
at the back –for our room. He suggested that we must use Flor’s room.
February 10, 2007
I woke up early. It’s my
first day of e-loading business. I posted my signage: E-Load Available Here. I
was so excited.
Next thing happened, the
loaders came. I then realized that it’s a click. I also hoped that I would adversely
affect my ‘ukay-ukay’ business, for good. The loaders would also but clothes.
Then at 10 Am, I come to
an idea of ‘halo-halo; business. It is n time, now. The summer heat starts to
rise up. Besides, I want to be the first to do the business here in Bautista.
And, I will also have more income in ‘ukay-ukay’ and e-load because of it. Jano
is indeed right. I have to make this business area.
Past twelve, I left to
Gate 2. I would bring the impaired cp to a repair center. However, it would not
be repaired by them. I would only spend much on it. It disappoints me.
Before 12:30, I was
already at my in-laws’ house. There, I told Nanay about my arrival. I saw her
gladness from my effort. I borrowed ice grinder for ‘halo-halo’ biz. I also
told them how much my debt is in the collection money. Then, I texted Sabel, so
that Mama calls.
Mama called after a
while. I confided her about Mj’s pregnancy and room problem. She assured me
that she will be here before Mj gives birth.
Four, I left Rancho.
Five-something, I was
doing a marketing of ‘halo-halo’ ingredients. I was praying for God’s guidance
and blessings.
Six-thirty, I was home.
I was so happy. I was so glad. Plus, it increases when Mj told me that we had ‘ukay-ukay’
sales of P155 and P20 load. God’s great!
Good thing, Hanna slept
early. I have cooked the ‘sahog’ of ‘halo-halo’ without her distractions.
Mj texted Tito Jun. She
told him about why I haven’t remitted the collection. He just didn’t reply.
Jano and Gie arrived. I thought
she’s going to take back the cp/ Good thing, she did not. She already has a
mobile phone of her own. Jano’s cp was interchanged to mine. It gladdens me.
February 11, 2007
When I got up to pee at
4 AM, I haven’t fallen back to sleep, thus at 4:35, I was already preparing for
‘halo-halo’ business. I prepared the stuffs such as table, spoons, canisters,
ingredients, signage, etc.
Ten, we’re already
starting selling.
Next thing happened, we’re
all occupied. Though customers were few, we’re been crammed whenever there were
more than one orders.
E-load business goes
well, too.
Diana Go arrived at past
4. She needs money. Jano wasn’t here to give her money for Kzel’s medications.
She instead bought from credit on my ‘ukay-ukay’. It’s worth P260. But it would
be less to Jano’s credit on her. Jano, for sure, would not pay me.
I left to Gate 2 very
late.
In Gate 2, I handed down
P1000 to Ate Daisy. It’s because she texted me that she needs money. Her total
debt from the collection money was P1300. She promised me to pay the amount
tomorrow.
Then, I apologized to
Mirasol, Boardwalk’s Junior Marketing Consultant that I have left her brochure.
She’s so kind. Thus, I was forced to order 3 n 1 baby socks worth P139 (less
25% = P104). However, it’s nice to know that I was now a member of Boardwalk.
Marketing. That’s what I
did before going home. It has been so easy to me now. I was doing it for more
than six weeks now.
February 12, 2007
Again, I woke up early. I have set myself for a project. It’s
a general cleaning at Flor’s room. We would take it since Mj was about to give
birth.
I and Mj were occupied that morning. I was doing laundry
while Mj was reorganizing the stuffs. Plus, I have to do garden works and
prepare ‘halo-halo’ ingredients.
April and Tin made the ‘buena mano’. It’s indeed a good
luck. The sales today was a bit more than yesterday. However, the e-load was a
bit less than yesterday and last yesterday. But the effort was still the same.
Minutes before five we’re already closed. Then, I expedite
going to Cogeo. Unfortunately I left Boardwalk form. So, I had to go back home.
Good thing I remembered at Cabading.
I thought I was late, but Ate Daisy was indeed absent. I started
to worry. She’s about to pay her debt of P1300 to me that afternoon.
February 13, 2007
Today we sell ‘banana con yelo’. It’s ‘matumal’, not like my
e-load business. Thus, I have to load.
Though I haven’t gained or there was no return, I would
still pursue selling summer beverages. In fact, I will sell or offer mango
shake tomorrow as an additional choice.
Ate Daisy texted and promised to pay her debt tomorrow. It’s
okay! I have just completed tonight the lacking in the collection and it was the
only amount I needed to remit the money to Tito Jun.
February 14, 2007
For the 4th day, I got up early so that I could
prepare for selling summer beverages such as ‘banana con yelo’ and ‘mango
coolers’. I started with sweeping the yards.
Past eleven, when we’re about to start, Hanna accidentally
has broken a drinking glass. She wasn’t hurt. Bad thing is I beat her.
The customers ask for ‘halo-halo’. They however buy what we’re
offering. The sales was good. Plus, the e-load racket becomes better. My
customers increase in number.
It was past 3 when we packed up. I went to Gate next. Ate
Daisy paid me P1000. She also apologized that she couldn’t pay P300 yet. She
promised to pay the amount on Friday.
After dinner, I made a personalized Valentine card. It says:
Mj,
Valentine’s Day does not necessarily mean:
--date
--roses and
--chocolates
It could also celebrate by sweeping the
whole day with your Valentine. So I did!
It also would be special by greeting each
other---
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Honey,
I’m maybe busy in all day work and small
business but
I couldn’t forget every single, important
Day to be celebrated by you and
me…
Happy Hearts’ Day!
Bee,
February 15, 2007
Seven, it was when I got up. April came over after a while.
She sold me a not-so-old 5-peso bill for P5. Next, Tin came over. We agreed
upon that would approach Tito Sam about his ‘loaning’ business.
My in-laws arrived at 9 AM.
Leven, when we’re about to start selling ‘banana con yelo’,
drizzle dropped down. So, we decided not to pursue it.
Minutes later, Taiwan texted me. He was borrowing P1,5000
from me. After some exchanges of text messages, we ended up in a favourable condition.
I would lend him P1500 but he has to pawn his mobile phone to me. Thus, I
hurried up through Tito Sam. I asked him if he could lend me P1500. He says he
would give me the amount on Sunday of Monday. It’s okay! I would use the
collection money, instead.
One, my in-laws dropped by. I hitched in the car.
Two, I was already at Jen’s house. I was so excited to have
the mobile phone. However I didn’t leave immediately. I talked to them. I have
learned how hard their lives to date. I propose business plans. They, in fact,
liked it. I just hoped they come to think of it closely.
Four, I was already at my in-laws’ house. I waited for
Michael, who promised to buy milk for Hanna, because today was his very first ‘sahod’.
However after an hour of waiting, Me-Ann related a bad news about Mike’s
salary. So I left without milk.
In Gate 2, I have had no collection due to electrical disruption,
I was occupied too. Good thing I was permitted to leave and go home.
I was home at seven. Gie arrived minutes after my arrival.
She was here to get her cellphone I used for days.
“Lord God, thank You for these blessings. Thank You for
everything. Amen!”
February 16, 2007
I was supposed to do laundry, however water supply truck did not arrive. I have done so many households and garden works after I have had breakfast.
I was supposed to do laundry, however water supply truck did not arrive. I have done so many households and garden works after I have had breakfast.
Diyang and I talked to Baby Cahilig about Mj's upcoming
'giving-birth. She assured us of a low-cost post natal fee. Then I told it to
Mk for which she agreed with.
Eleven, when we started selling summer
beverages. It goes better today.
Twelve, Me-Ann texted us to
tell that I have to go my in-laws house so that I could fetch Hanna's milk. She
told us also that Tito Jay hasn't sent us money yet, but he will.
Ate Daisy was texting and
miscalling me insistently. She was asking if I could help her financial problem.
I did not reply because I couldn't really do anything. I too, was in a crisis.
She's a wrong timing!
In Gate 2, Ate Daisy pestered
me again. I just held my temper. If only I could tell her that 'I don't care'.
After collection, I was
forced to lend her P200 again. She's so insistent. It annoys me. She promised
me to pay me morrow afternoon. She owes me P500 in all.
Then, I went to my in-laws'
house. There, Nanay hands me down the P 200 bill. It would be for Hanna's milk.
It's given by Me-Ann.
I was home at past 7.
February 17, 2007
I started the morning with sleeping. Then, laundry was done
next. Mj and I did intervals in washing.
Eleven, I started selling ‘banana con yelo’. It was past twelve
when Tin and April made ‘buena mano’ sales. It was credit. It’s okay. In
business, credit is inevitable. In fact, I was practicing it.
They stay with me till 2:30. They have noticed how sales
went on. It’s actually ‘matumal’. I was just being patient. Besides, it gives
us income, though not that much.
Three when we closed the store. Then, the number I texted a
while ago replied. He said, there’s a free seminar this 4PM at Chowking, Gate 2
regarding with a business opportunities, which was advertised through poster. Thus,
I left immediately.
I was few minutes late, the orientation was already starting
when I arrived.
Then after few moments of listening, the seminar I was up to
was some kind of a ‘networking’, just like ‘First Quadrant’. It disappoints me.
This is not I expect from them. Though, I hear them. It’s better than FQ
because it offers different, prestigious products. The worst thing is I have to
pay P7000 to enable me to be a member. No way!
I was approached by Mr. Tony. He was the person I texted. I showed
him that I was interested. I asked few questions. But in reality, I don’t have
that amount.
I nearly blame myself why I join the seminar. Good thing,
there’s a snack for the attendees.
Six when I started collecting. Ate Daisy wasn’t there. She
broke her promise. I texted her: “Ate Daisy, wer r u?” She did not reply. It
made me furious. Plus, I have no receipts already.
I was hurrying up in collection, so as in marketing.
February 18, 2007
As always, waking-up early, so that more household chores
were to be done, is a must. Though, I wanted to ‘sleep-to-sawa’, I couldn’t
practice since I started ‘ukay-ukay’. I always believe that morning is the best
time to start the day.
It’s nearly noon when we open the beverages store. Minutes later,
irksome occupied me. It’s due to the persons who declined and broke their
promises to pay their debts to me.
Past two, rain poured down. Sales was affected. Good thing
we have sold few orders, somehow. Thus, we consumed the ‘leftovers’.
Four-thirty I left home. I expect for Ate Daisy’s absence as
what she texted me.
Before going home, I made marketing job. I was so confused
in choosing viands. I looked for inexpensive goods, yet nutritious that would
help Mj to have breast milk.
February 19, 2007
We started selling ‘banana con yelo’ very early at 10:00 AM.
It was because Mj and I have decided last night that we’re going to my in-laws’
house. We will see if Tito Jay’s ‘padala’ has arrived already. And, I will also
remit the collection to Tito Jun. but before that, April and Tin told me that
there was a woman who called Tin’s number telling that I have to remit the
money. I then started to be irritated. I didn’t know. I only knew that it’s
because of Ate Daisy. She somehow hinders it.
Today is supposed to be the day that Tito Sam would lend me
P1500. However, he’s not yet home. We left Bautista at 4:45.
Mj and Hanna went to Rancho first. I did collection, then.
Ate Daisy talked to me. She asked me another day to pay her
debt. She assured me that she will pay the amount tomorrow. I trusted her once
again. But, I was decided she would not be permitted to owe again. Never!
It was six-thirty when I arrived at my in-laws’ house.
Minutes after, Mj and I went to Tito Jun’s house. On the way, Mj related to me
what Nanay told her. It actually annoys me. Imagine, Tito Jun was so furious
why I still didn’t remit the money. Nanay suggested that I must not use the
money. If they only knew…
I am the ‘behind’ here. Tito Jun should have been paid my
wage. Today is the exact one month since he gave me P900. I’m in the right
stand. I’m supposed to be the complainant her. Where in the world you could see
an employee who receives nothing in one month?
Now if it’s a sin to use other’s money with an intention to
pay it back, I’m sorry.. I was just making a source of income so that I could
give my ‘mag-ina’ better lives.
Nanay condemned Hanna’s consumption of Lactum 1+. She
suggested Alaska. It almost maddens me. I couldn’t understand her. Why she
always wants this way for Hanna. She must be thankful that I was giving her a
proper diet. Besides, Lactum 1+ is not that expensive. And, Alaska is not
recommended for one year old. Haay! She’s unfair! She has favouritism.
Eight, we left Rancho.
In Gate 2, I called Mama. I told her about my employment
problem and tenancy to Lipin Elizaga’s property. She’s not yet decided to
accept the offer. I also related her Taiwan’s plan of staying in Bautista and
Mj’s upcoming ‘panganganak’. I also implied that we need money.
Tomorrow, we would not sell ‘halo-halo’ or ‘banana con yelo’.
It was because I haven’t seen ‘saba’ in Gate 2. It’s okay. At least, we would
have a rest. Selling summer beverages is so tiring, indeed! Though, I wanted
to, I think God lets this to happen.
“Lord God, thank You! I have remitted one week collection.
Thank You for Tito Jay has already sent his ‘padala’ to us. Thank You for everything.
Please, provide P2000 for me tomorrow. I have to remit another one-week
collection morrow. Forgive me for I was ‘kicking back’ the collection money.
Amen.”
February 20, 2007
Even though we would not sell 'banana con yelo' today I still got up early. It's been my routine. Besides, I have another business to start or to open at the early time of the day.
Even though we would not sell 'banana con yelo' today I still got up early. It's been my routine. Besides, I have another business to start or to open at the early time of the day.
After all my chores,
I texted Tito Rene's number. It was all about his text to Tito Boy asking of
Mama's approval or confirmation on Lola Lipin's offer of tenancy. However it
was not replied that early. I have received a message at 2 PM. They asked me if
I want the offer. Thus,
without further ado and without thinking twice, I said “Cge po”. I also told
them that I was willing to go home if it’s needed. They then assured me to be
in touch with me.
I was so
glad to this opportunity. I always have been dreaming of this. I wouldn’t mind
if Mama disagrees. What matters most is our future – my ‘mag-iina’s future.
I left to
Gate 2 early so that I could catch Ate Daisy.
After few
minutes, she arrived. Unexpectedly, she asked another day to fully pay her debt
to the collection. She only paid me P300. Tomorrow she must pay me the other
P200. Or else?!
When I was
home I was surprised to Taiwan and his ‘mag-ina’s presence, though he texted
me. The house becomes noisier. But it’s okay. I just have noticed Mj’s face.
She doesn’t like their presence, I’m sure.
I was
supposed to remit tonight, but due to Ate Daisy’s broken promise, I haven’t.
February 21, 2007
Jenalyn was my first e’-load
customer. Unfortunately, my personal balance was unintentionally ‘check op’ by
Taiwan, last night. Thus, I have to buy personal load so that I could use my
load wallet. Next thing happened, I wanted through Prayer Mountain to look for
e-load station.
I was so tired when I
got house at 8:35 AM.
Ten, we started
selling ‘banana con yelo’. We also anticipated for a call of notice from my
in-laws. It would mean ‘padala’. However, no one calls.
God is great! He gave
us P225 from ‘ukay-ukay’. I could now remit the collection money.
Four-thirty, I left
Bautista. I left the money to Nanay.
In Gate 2, I talked to
Ate Mirasol about Boardwalk. I told her that I was going home to Bicol. I was
then waited to Ate Daisy. Good thing, I need not her P200 to date. However, she
must pay me still.
We’re not going to
sell summer beverages tomorrow, so as Taiwan. I have told him earlier. Alas!
My letter to Mama wasn’t
sent. She must go home early..
“Thank You, Lord, for
the blessings we received today. Bless us again tomorrow. Please, help us in
spending the money. Amen!”
February 22, 2007
Quarter to seven, I was already awake. After sweeping I
started laundry.
Ten, Mj and I were so excited to hear the news from my
in-laws about Tito Jay’s ‘padala’. We have planned last night that we were
going to gate 2 but Hanna’s and baby’s needs. However at two, after I have ‘pasaload’,
Me-Ann, who did not replied to my text, we stopped anticipating. But, Mj called
using my mobile phone load. Alas! It was a bad news.
We (I, Tin and Flor) were gambling all day long. I won more
than P10.
Four-thirty, I went to Gate 2.
After collection I did marketing. I market ‘banana con yelo’
ingredients. Tomorrow, Taiwan would do the selling.
Pas eight, mama unexpectedly arrived. We were all glad to
meet her, especially her ‘pasalubongs’. Although, my expectation that she’s
going to hand me money for Mj’s ‘panganganak’, was not realized, it’s okay.
What counts was her presence. She, then entrusted me her leftover money. It
amounted to P200+.
Mama did not disagree with my acceptance of tenancy. In
fact, she was expecting for it already.
February 23, 2007
At 9, Tito Boy and I talked about what Lola Bening and I talked about. He advised me something.
At 9, Tito Boy and I talked about what Lola Bening and I talked about. He advised me something.
Though we (Mj and I) did not sell ‘banana con yelo’, we were still occupied. We helped them.
One, Mj dialled their landline’s number. She asked if Tito Jay’s ‘padala’ has already arrived. We’re so excited and glad to know that it has. Thus, at we left to Gate 2.
Hanna and I went to rancho to get the money. It was already exchanged by them for P39- (less two hundred). Then, I told Nanay that I was planning to go to Bulan as early as possible. They’re so glad to hear that news.
Then, Mj and I started to market our babies’ need. Finally, we treat Hanna in Jollibee. It was her first time to dine in there. I was so happy about it. I took pictures while she’s eating. I know she’s glad, too. She enjoyed the first experience.
It was six when we got home.
Night, I texted Tito Jun about ‘there in Gate 2’. He told me that I better not to go there so that I would not get involved in the problem. He then asked about the not remitted collection. To make the story short, he announced that the not remitted amount could be used by us. Mj and I were so glad. It’s impliedly my salary. P2000+ is enough for me.
Jano and Gie arrived at 9. They have so many ‘pasalubongs’ for us. Mama told him about my luck. He was so happy about it.
February 24, 2007
Taiwan woke me up at 5. He asked me for the money he would
pay for the picture he would bring to a developing center. Thus, I have had a
hard time to sleep again.
Six-thirty, I got up..without even having a hot coffee. I started
preparing for my ‘tinda’. I sweetened banana and corn.
Nine, I paid personally Tito Sam for P1500. We then talked
about tenancy I have won. He advised me, too.
Eleven, we started selling. Three, we quit when it drizzles.
It was the second time. It annoys me! Yet, I was so glad that I have earned
somehow. Plus, I have had P90 sales from ‘ukay-ukay’. Thus, I have listed items
to buy in Gate 2.
Quarter to five, I was already in Gate 2. Ate Daisy wasn’t
there. I miscalled her. She texted me, telling she would pay me tomorrow. But,
I declined because I did not like the meeting place and time. I started to get
irked. She was making it hard for me.
I did marketing, before going home.
When I was home, I got mad because my load wallet hasn’t
arrived early. Thus, I missed one client.
“Lord God, thank You very much. We’re blessed today, though
Ate Daisy broke her promises. I’m confident enough that I could make it. I
could still hold my temper. Pardon me. Amen!”
February 25, 2007
I got up early so that I could start laundry early. But
before washing I helped Mama in sweeping the yards’ clutters.
Ten, we started selling.
One, my in-laws dropped by. Nanay confirmed to Mj that Tito
Jun would give me my salary as collector in two month. It made me so glad. I
was so excited to have it. Thus, I’ve planned to buy Mj a second-hand mobile
phone so that we would have a communication when we part ways.
This way. we could help them and at the same time we could
have a souvenir from selling ‘ukay-ukay’.
It was past three when we stopped selling. We’re out of
milk, that’s why. However I have had an income somehow.
Five, a couple who talked to me about their business and
their proposal came back. They then showed their end-product. It’s not that
nice. I have no choice but t exchange my ‘ukay-ukay’ mechandise to their
product. Mj, who was at first disagreed because it’s too expensive, liked it
after I have explained to her that it’s better this way. We could help them and
at the same time, we could have a souvenir from selling ‘ukay-ukay’.
I was excited in Mj’s giving birth to our second child. I
wanted her to give birth early so that I could go to Bulan early. Frankly, I
was more excited in going to Bulan than in her giving birth. It’s not that I do
not like our second child, it’s because I will leave for them. In fact, it’s a
sacrifice. I will do it for our future. I love my children. I’m leaving for
them.
February
26, 2007
Though
we would not sell ‘banana con yelo’, I still woke up early. Mama and I bonded
through a kaffe klatsch, She proposed
that ‘what if she would leave to Bulan first, before me. We have no final
decision yet, because Mj (still) did not give birth.
I
could feel Mj’s bitter feelings about my plan or decision of gong to Bulan. She
wants to stay long with her and with our children. She’s always like that. But I
was not condemning her. It’s a usual emotion.
The
couple , who sells mirror did not come back. Alas! I was so excited to see their
product.
I
slept early at 9.
February 27, 2007
Right after Gie and Jano left I got up to start preparing ‘haleyang ube’. It was past 9 when I have done cooking it.
One, we left Bautista. Good thing, Jenny’s sister and her fiance’ arrived with a vehicle. They were supposed to fetch Jenny and Yoshimi and we were just going to hitch-hike.
It was two when we arrived in Rancho. We brought ‘haleya’ and ‘gainataang halo-halo’ for Nanay who were celebarting birthday today.
Her birthday was our secondary goal in visiting them. The primary was the hope of having Tito Jun’s promise of salary to me. Unfortunately, Tito Jun postponed it. Alas! Good thing is the celebrant has ‘handa’.
Five, we left my in-laws’ house.
In Gate 2, we spent for Hanna’s and our second child’s needs as an additional to the last shopped items.
Seven, we’re home. Our mirror was delivered. Mama was keeping my ‘ukay-ukay’ merchandise. She’s looking forward to sell it in Bulan.
“Lord God, please expedite Mj’s giving birth. I was so excited--- first, to see my second child; second, to know what my second child’s gender; and last, to go home in Bulan.. Please, help Mj. Don’t make it hard for her. Forgive me for I’ve sinned. Amen!”
February 28, 2007
Seven, I was sweeping at the yards. Eight when I have
started laundry.
Today is Mj’ pregnancy’s due date, which we computed,
according to her last menstruation. However, the midwife who last checked her
up told her that it was March 3. Haay! I was so excited to see our second
child. Tintin guessed it’s a boy. I hoped so.
Mama and I secretly talked about Taiwan. Mama condemned his
being ‘palibre’ in the expenses. She pitied me for I always shouldered the
expenses in this house. Thus, I told her that was the sole reason why I want to
leave early to Bulan. She, then proposed that she wants to leave first.
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