February 1, 2009
At seven-thirty when I got
up, I just took hot coffee. Then, I went back upstairs and read.
At ten, I cooked tortang
talong.
At eleven, I was reading
again. Noise was lesser because Skye was in the church. I could concentrate on
it.
I took a catnap after I took
a bath. Mj’s text message alarm tone disturbed my sleep. Yet, I replied to her
and told her that I could not converse with her—impliedly. Thus, I tried to nap
again.
I was so sleepy, but I could
not sleep. I just rested my body and mind. And at 3:45 I got up to research in
PC. I did it while I was having coffee.
Lea confirmed that she let
her brother send P1,500 tomorrow before lunch, after we text at one pm. The
P500 of the said amount is for me.
Mh and I conversed for a few
exchanges of text messages. She said, “Nothing’s new. Focus ka tlga s board,
ah?! Nkausap q s webcam c T2 Nick. D p dw nya q mbbigyn kc nga inaackaso nya
ppers nla Lola pra mkaalis n. Nkita rn nya kds. Mganda dw c Hnna. Ky Zj wla
nman cnbi kc tntoyo s hrap ng cam.”
I was proud for Tito Nick’s
comment on my daughter.
I quit researching at 6:30 to
rest my hand from writing. I knew I would dishwash tonight.
At past seven-thirty, Mj’s
reply arrived. I asked her if she already gave Hanna pampurga and she
said, not yet due to lack of money. Then, she asked if I could be there in
March. I have also learned that Zildjian is now playful. In fact, he is playing
that time with the toys given by Auntie Vangie, and treating them as him,
Hanna, Mj, and me. But, when I queried Mj if Hanna and Zj are still quarreling
often, she said, “Hay! Mya maya. Pg kaw cguro mg-aalaga, mgsasawa ka.”
Then, she bade good night. She must lull the kids to sleep.
February 2, 2009
I got up at past seven. After
having a hot drink, I was told to go to the rice field. My annoyance was not
that high. In fact, I did it devotedly as if I won the rice field.
At seven-thirty, I started
the task. It was paghihilamon or picking out weeds that impede the
growth of the seedlings. I have experienced doing it since I was in Guruyan,
Juban.
At nine, Lea texted me. She
gave the control number or code number of the money transfer, that her sister
sent through ML Kuwarta Padala. I left the field immediately to claim the amount.
At ten, she phoned me. I
already handed the money to Aila. Thus, I went back to the rice field.
Before I could start the job,
Mj texted me. She was problematic about the lost of the videos, pictures, and
other files in Michael’s girlfriend’s cell phone. After 3 or 4 replies, I told
her about my whereabout.
Liezel texted me, too, asking
if I have already had hired a maid who would replace her on February 15. I
assured her that I would look for her replacement.
At eleven-thirty, I was home.
I was about to talk to Aila, but Tiya Mila hailed me. She annoyed me again so
much because she could not understand why Aila’s employer could not send yet
their home address. She was over-reactive of her daughter’s trip.
After lunch, I talk to Aila.
I gave her Lea’s phone number. I oriented her again. I just hope she stays
there for at least one year.
Auntie Vangie replied at
12:30 pm, saying “Naku, wag na. Ano k b? Pra un lng e. Sau yan, wla nman aq
effort dyan, e. kya nga pnadirect q n sau, e. Don’t boder. Allowance yan!”
I thanked her and regarded
Mama. I also told her that Jano texted me and told me to borrow money for
Mama’s operation.
She said, “Buti nman ngtxt
sau kc skin mtagal n hnd bka pra s operation n Mama u yan. Nhi2ya yta mgsabi
skin/ nhin2 n pgdlaw k Mama u sa hospital e mula ng bc n c Sam.”
After my reply, she stopped
replying.
At two-thirty, I joined Tiya
Mila and Aila in going to the bus terminal. I texted Lea. I sent her the bus
name and number. Later, I talked to Mj on the phone. Unfortunately, I could not
talk to Hanna. She was sleeping. Zj was crying. It impeded our conversation.
Thus, I reserved my load for my second call.
I treated myself with
Shanghai roll, spaghetti, and Sprite in am eatery before I wrote in the
library.
At seven-thirty, I phoned on
Mj and Hanna. My daughter said, “Uwi ka na, uwi ka na.” She was crying.
I could hear her cry. I could not even talk to her. I was glad that she missed
me so much, but I felt sad at the same time, because I pity her.
At past 9:15, Lea texted me.
I knew she was irritated. Her text messages go like these:
1.
Gud
evng. My ngtxt sa akib. Kpatid daw ni Aila. Akala ko b wala syang kamg anak s
Maynila?
2.
Sana
hindi tau magkaproblmea dto, Froi, ha. Bka mamaya 2loy lng ito sa kptid nya.
Bka cnbi lng papsok dto pero ilang araw lng, bka aalis din. Kausapin mo clang
Mabuti. Thanks!
3.
Gsto
n agad magkita cla eh. Hindi pa nga naming nkikita ang kpatid nya.
I ran out of load after I
made one reply. I told het that I have just learned Arla’s whereabout this
afternoon.
Carla Geoca, my collegiate
classmate, texted me. She regarded me. Alas! I could not reply. I looked for an
open store, but there was none. Michael Arevalo did not comply to my request of
load.
February 3, 2009
At five-thirty, I texted Aila
since it was past 11 pm, when Michael sent me load. It was 6:30 when she
replied. She was waiting for the sundo.
I also texted Carla. Later,
we were text-conversing. She has so many queries about our classmates, about
me, about my family, and about my profession. I answered them all. I have also
learned about her.
She’s married with 5-year-old
and 2-year-old kids. And she was teaching in a private school in Calauag,
Quezon.
I texted Aila about Aila. She
confirmed that they were already at Zaragoza’s house, where Aila would serve.
Then, I told Aila about lea’s text messages and worries. Aila replied, “Opo.”
I also advised her to be perseverant and patient that all works are tough.
At quarter to eight, I was
doing weeding in the rice field again. I did not even have eaten breakfast.
Many minutes later, Carla’s
queries arrived through text. I promised her thar I would text her later. But
when Mj texted me, I could not help but to reply. I was texting and weeding alternately.
Mj and I talked about Hanna’s
cry last night, then Mama’s operation and Jano. I related to her our
conversation this morning. My brother proposed the selling of parcel of lot in
Polot. I knew it was not that easy, thus I agreed to Jano, in euphemism.
At ten-thirty, I was home. I
was not supposed to go home yet, but due to the cut on my right thumb, I did.
It hindered my work. Besides, I was so hungry.
After I ate brunch, I took a
nap. I got up at past 12:30. Then I started conversing with Carla. We pursued
regarding each other. I answered all her queries. I have promised her that I
would organize our batch, so that we could join the RGCC Alumni Homecoming on
May 28. At two-thirty, we quit texting, with a promise of continuing it.
After snack time, I
concentrated in writing. I did not even review in Prof Ed 14, though we would
have our midterm exam. Later, good thing, I have almost answered all questions.
I wrote again in the library
after the exam. At past 7:30, Dichoso came in. We conversed while I was
writing.
Carla is a nice text mate,
but I must stop texting with her because I was running out of load. I wanted to
save extra load for my other contacts.
She thanked me for being a
nice text mate, as well, with the hope that it would not the last conversation
of ours.
February 4, 2009
After having coffee, I washed
the muddy bike, then I cleansed the fertilizer sacks. I did them in my
initiative.
And since Papay Benson did
not direct me to go to the rice field, I started writing. I did it in Aileen’s
dining table, as usual. Nobody distracted me, except the text message from Leo,
my friend in Polot.
I met him in the bus terminal
last Monday. He asked for my contact numbers. I have learned that he was
working in Valenzuela.
Auntie Vangie texted me, as
well at 11:30 am. She told me that she extended Ayen’s contract because of
pity. But she still needs another maid before Ayen leaves them in May or in
June. I confirmed that I would give her the maid of her ideal.
I pursued writing after
dishwashing. I played games first in the computer. However, at past one. My
eyes sagged. I could not help, but retired upstairs. I got up at past 3:30 pm.
At 4:30 pm, I was already in
school. I did write again in the library. It continued until 7:30. After
supper, I was writing, too.
Before 10 pm, I have got
Marjs’ contact numbers through Jonel, her close friend. I immediately texted
her and gave her Carla’s number. I bade ‘Gudnyt’ after a few messages.
I texted Mj, asking her
problem about her debt to Jhen, who needed the money for Shimi’s medicine. I
also apologized for being busy. She did not reply.
Leo texted me. He was so
horny! He was vocal and frank about his sexual feelings.
February 5, 2009
Last night, I dreamt of
something realistic. I woke up from a very tight sleep. However, I was locked
in the library. I looked outside. The campus was already deserted. Eight-thirty
has passed. I wondered why I was there. I knew I went home before 9 pm. It
alarmed me. I did not want to stay there overnight.
I woke up and realized that
it was just a dream. I tried to think of its message. Do I still have to study
harder to pass the LET? Or do I have to be cool? I still did not know. All I
knew is that God has something to convey.
At past eight, Kuya Bambi and
I went to the rice field. We did weeding and transplanting. It was the hardest
day ever since I started doing them. My back and neck were aching. I never felt
that way before.
At eleven-thirty, we were
home. I was so hungry and tired, thus after lunch, I washed my feet and arms
and changed my clothes and lied down. I tried to write and write, but I was so
sleepy. Hence, I took a nap, after I notified Carla that the number, I gave her
is not Marj’s number. I then gave the contact number of the latter.
At two-fifteen, I was already
in the library. I was writing, while waiting for Ate Che and others. The former
texted me that we would have a meeting at 2 pm, but she was late.
Ma’am Girado called me to
give an impromptu report about Values, since we were going to start a new
lesson, which was about ‘Teaching Values Education.’ I tackled the
introduction. I did it nicely, yet it came out very funny to my co-Inseparables
due to my examples and choice of words, which were double meaning.
Even when we were in the
canteen, we talked and laughed about it. I joined with them until 5:30.
At 5 pm, Leo texted me again.
One of his text messages said, “Syotain mo nga ako, khit kabit lng.” I
committed since it was just in text.
Ats even-thirty, I pursued
writing. There, I replied to Carla’s text: “Froi, ung no n bngay skn ex pla ni
Marjs un. Ngse2los p su. Npgkamalan p aqng ikw. Grabe s kulet un. Pnagpi2litan
Nyang aq u kya cguro iniwan ni Marjs. Makulet.”
She asked me about Mark until
I was forced to say this: “Kung 22usin nga, ako ang niloko nila noon.” I
also have told her that I was not the reason of their separation. In fact, I
wanted to befriend with him to avoid any dispute.
Carla texted me again at past
8:30. She said that she was conversing with Marjs. And she quitted talking with
me. But she gave me an info—Marjs is now a supervisor in SM. Wow! I was so glad
for my ex-gf.
February 6, 2009
I did not want to work in the
rice field today, so I hid from Papay Benson. The rainfall arrived later, which
I thought would help me free form the task. It stopped after couples of
minutes.
Before nine-thirty, I decided
to research in municipal library. I was about to leave when I discovered the
missing bike. That was when Papay Benson directed Kuya Bambi and I.
Without any remorse, I did my
task.
At eleven-thirty, we were
home. At least, I have been productive today.
After lunch, I researched on
the PC. I also played games there when I got tired of writing. I stopped at
past 3:30.
I bought Mj load before I
took a bath. She acknowledged it immediately. Later she told me that she has
not texted then because she was so ashamed to apologize. She then told me to
text Jhen for her. It irritated me. I said, “Kaw na. Anu b yan!” She did
not reply.
At four-thirty plus, I was
already in the library. I helped in preparing Putalan and Arevalo’s materials
in their demo. I enjoyed with their, I mean, I was glad to be with them, though
I was supposed to be writing at that time.
Since Ma’am Golloso was absent
again, I spent her period in the library. I researched. I gathered mathematical
formulas and examples. It ended before 8:30.
I was home when Mj texted me.
She told me that she already texted Jhen, but the latter did not reply. I
proposed a way to pay her debt. However, Michael, her brother, was about to
have a finished contract. He could not help her. Thus, I promised to give her
the finder’s fee that Liezel Gustuir’s employer would give me. I just hope she
would give me again.
Mj said I must have the money
for myself. She would make a way. Wew! She was thoughtful. Yet, I still
promised that I would send it to her especially if I did not need it.
At nine-thirty, Marjs and I
conversed. It was a serious talk. It was so disappointing. She’s self-willed.
February 7, 2009
I had a chance to et up late
because it is rainy day today. I just visited my bonsai trees while having
coffee and sat in front of tv for a while. Then, I went back upstairs and
study.
Flor texted me. Then I
regarded Mama. She said, “Gnun p rn. Hntay k p rn.”
Ate Che invited me to jam in
Ate Salve’s house this 3 pm. I confirmed my presence, not knowing that I would
work in the rice field this afternoon.
After lunch, Kuya Bambi and I
went to the field, despite bad weather. I was so sad. It was so disappointing.
I thought I could be free today.
We started immediately. It
was drizzling that time, but we still worked. I stopped many times to make
replies to Carla’s text messages, and to hide from rain drops.
Carla and I talked about
Marjs’ weird life and principle. I also made a proposal. I wanted to help Majs
and her former husband to reconcile. I told Carla to text him.
At two-thirty, we went home.
I have notified Ate Che that I could not be there on the agreed time. I reset
it at 4 pm.
I took a rest first, then
took a bath.
At past 4, I was already in
the rendezvous. Only Ate Che and I would be there. Tina, Sharon, and Ate
Celinne could not join us.
However, it did not hinder
us. We still did the usual merriment—karaoke, drinking liquor, talking, and
laughing together. But Ate Salve’s husband joined. It was the first time. We
two drank liquor. Ate Che and Ate Salve were having only juice drink.
Kuya let me sing. I almost
dominated the mic and the moment. At first, it was intimidating, but when the
spirit of liquor penetrated me, I was so vocal already. I found myself asking
Kuya questions. Until it came to the moment when I have to open some part of
myself. They were absolutely shocked by my revelation. Comments came out from
their mouth. Yet I was strong-willed to my principle.
Kuya was interrogating me.
The two women were defiant. Thus, it made me wept. It was a quick one, but it
was not hidden to them. I just stopped when Kuya talked about his life and
hardships in life. He just wanted to tell me that he has more miserable life
than me before he attained their state of life now.
Despite of what happened, I
enjoyed that jamming with them. I have built another companionship.
Before I left Jardin’s home,
I thanked, and I apologized to Kuya. I also assured him that we could often be
there, and he made a nice response.
I was home at 10:45 pm. Good
thing, Mama Leling was still awake, Papay Benson, as well. I immediately went
upstairs. I was so happy. I did not regret for spending P75 today. I could not
pay my happiness. I also did not regret the revelation I made. At least, they
have learned facts from me and my past, my family, and my kalokohan.
February 8, 2009
After breakfast, Kuya Bambi
and I went to the rice field. It was 8 when we got there. We started
immediately. There was no rain, but the sun shone terribly. It was so
exhausting. Kuya Bambi gave up early at 9:45. But I suggested to rest first
before we go home because Papay Benson might reprimand us for going back home
too early. So, we did for 20 minutes. We were home at 10:30.
I was so tired, thus I lied
down though my hands and feet were still muddy. I let Kuya Bambi cooked the
fish. I just got up at 11:30 to take a bath.
After taking a bath, I
reorganized my stuffs—clothes, books, and other knick-knacks because Eking had
learned to open my mini-drawer. The toy, like the one I asked and given by Ate
Ningning was gone. I did not like it to happen again. My things and belongings
are very important to me. No one is authorized to touch them.
I tried to nap at 12:30, but
it was too hot upstairs. I could not sleep. Plus, an applicant came in. I had
to interview her.
Later, at 1:30, Auntie Vangie
texted me. She said, “Helo Froi nkatxt q p lng c Jano Nagkaintindihan n kmi
2ngkol sa operation n Mama u, sbi niya tlg ikaw pla inaantay kc hnd nga pwd cla
mag-aabsent s work, lam u n mid din tlga income. So sbi q cge wait n lng muna
sau, by April p sked n ntin agad. Ok? Aq n ngtxt k Jano knina kc hnd q n
maantay magkusa sya nhi2ya e.”
I immediately bought load and
made a reply. I said, it’s okay. Then, I told her that my LET will be on April
5 and my vacation starts on March 15. She then replied, agreeing on me. She
would choose the March schedule. She also told me that Tito Joe, Lolo Aton, and
Lola Banday visited Mama, after they visited Auntie Belen.
At two-thirty, Mj texted me.
She told me that only her and Zj were left in the house. They went to
Boso-Boso. I also told her about the wounds I got from a week, working in the
rice field.
I soked my clothes.
Carla and I texted at 4. We
talked about Marjs again. I told her that I would not text Marjs again.
At four-thirty, I was about
to go to Bulasu so that I could discuss the contents of the compiled modules of
Ate Quennie that she lent me, however they were going to the market. So, I went
back home. I used the computer instead. I played offline games there until
six-thirty. Then, I helped in cooking.
At eight-thirty, I texted
Padi Glenn. I asked him if he has a date on February 14 and proposed to him a
group date, since Irene Dreu wanted a gimmick. I also told it to Amy.
At nine, I finished
personalizing the Valentine cards. I made four cards—one for Ate Che, one for
Ate Salve, one for Sha, and one for Tina. This is a sign of my friendship with
them. Ate Che has given us valentine cards on February 5. I forgot to make one
for Florenil, thus I quickly made another for her.
Padi Glenn replied but he
could not leave in the clinic that day. So, I would tell girls about it. If
they want to do it in the clinic or not.
Irene responded. She said
that she texted Amy days ago about it, but the latter suggested a get-together
on her birthday—February 27. So, I let them talk and set the time and venue.
Carla texted and forwarded
Marjs’ text SMS about me. I have learned that it was really my fault why she
frequently changes cell phone numbers. Thus, I said, “Kasalanan q pla…
Pkisabi s knya, sori! Wag n cia mgpalit ng sim… from now on, wla n mangungulit
s knya.”
February 9, 2009
I got up early. It was 6:30.
I started handwashing my clothes that I soaked yesterday. I also shredded a
coconut and extracted it.
Before I went upstairs to
read, I soaked first the colored clothes of mine.
At 8 am, I was done hanging
the machine-dried clothes. I then went back upstairs and hoped I would not be
directed by Papay Benson. So, before he could, I went to Bulan Municipal Public
Library at past 8:30. I researched there.
At eleven-thirty, I was
already home.
After dishwashing, I stayed
upstairs. I took a nap, I read, and wrote.
At past 3:30. I was already
in my uniform. I went first to Dr. Can’s clinic to give my research to Padi
Glenn. He also returned my reviewer and lent me his.
At four-thirty, Aprilroz
disturbed my review. She asked for help in posting her materials on her demo
this afternoon.
I got only 82% in Prof Ed’s
midterm exam, but it was okay. I was still on the top ten. Dichoso got the
highest score. She got 93%. Next time, I will be very good in a Cloze test.
I pursued reviewing in the
library after my class and did it before I sleep at home.
February
10, 2009
Minutes after I took hot
drink, I started reviewing. It was 7 am. I knew I would not be occupied in the
rice field. I also did not mind of household chores. I was doing it in Aileen’s
dining table, but there was no musical background.
At twelve-thirty, applicant
with her mother and sister- disrupted my studying moment. Yet I gladly
accommodated her. I texted Liezl that I liked the lady applicant. Thus, Rona,
the employer talked to her. Later, we talked about the money she would send for
the employee’s fare and vale.
At past 2, I took a bath. I
did it very fast.
I distributed the
personalized Valentine cards to them during Ma’am Girado’s period. They thanked
me.
Sharon asked for my tutorial
help in my vacant period. It was after Gertrude Adamos, my demo-teacher-partner
and I finalized the lesson plan assigned to us. We divided it.
Ma’am Enolva had a resource
person in her period. She invited Jonnie/Junie (Whatever!), the very first
mobile teacher in Bulan. He tackled about Alternative Learning System (ALS).
I have learned a lot from a
witty resource person. He explained well the Basic Literacy and A&E
Programs of ALS, which are the answers to my questions in mind. This
information would be helpful in my novel, Dumb Found. He also inspired me to
become an implementor/instructional manager or facilitator.
From past 7 to 8:25, I was in
the library. I did an extensive review. I focused on Prof. Ed. I did not even
text or reply with Mj, but without intention of making her worried.
Outside, I was hailed by
Oliver, my former classmate. I got irritated when he asked why I was still
studying. Plus, I heard he said, “Gurang ka na.” But then he told me
that he’s planning to earn units, as well in PNU. I did not just mind it. I
however talked to him and answered all his queries until I had to ride on my
service vehicle.
When I got home, I texted Mj.
I told her that I just got home, and I have been busy all day. She then sarcastically
replied: “Bkt exam nu b uli?” as if she did not know that I was
scheduled to take LET.
I replied telling her the
scope of our exam. Later, I ran out of load.
February 11, 2009
I got up at 7 to drink
coffee. I did it upstairs while planning the making of my materials in our
upcoming demonstration lesson in Prof Ed 10. I also started making Bingo cards
(letters, not numbers? I also borrowed books which has pictures of animals.
Thirty minutes before my
first period class, I was writing in the library. I bought load there because
Rona, the employer, texted me. She was asking for the account number so that
she could send the money. I promised to give it to her tomorrow.
I then texted Mj. I related
to her about my activities. Then, her reply saddened me. She said that she’s
going to Tita Lo’s house to ask milk. I have learned that she has asked only
two--- good for two bottles. I pity my children. But then, Mj did not demand
from me. She instead thought for my welfare.
Ats even-thirty, I was
text-conversing with my cute cousin, Klyn. She was also registered for April 5,
2009 LET. We talked about importance of review. Later, she has learned about
Mama’s blindness.
Since Aprilroz borrowed the
reviewer of Padi Glenn, I had nothing to do tonight. Hence, I drew pictures of
turtle, rabbit, frog, deer, etc. and cut out some pictures that I need in our
demo lesson.
Before I sleep, I texted Leo.
I have learned that their company, where he’s working, is in the verge of disability.
He might lose a job.
I closed my eyes at 11 pm
after I thanked God and asked Him for blessings and guidance.
