My Journal -- May 2008 *kulang

 May 1, 2008

 

I got up early at past 6. Since it rained last night, I did not sweep in the buladan immediately. I just drank coffee while conversing with Aileen.

 

Upstairs, I stayed only for a few hours because I was called by Papay Benson at past 8. He directed me to buy food.

 

In the market, Marites Borabo, my classmate in RGCC, called my name. I never noticed her though she was in front of me. I was glad to see her again. Later we were conversing in the middle of the passageway. I have learned that her fiancé is an American national. I also shared with her my life accounts such as my kids and my plan of schooling. I also asked for her number, but the most important thing that happened was I had told her about my diploma in ROTC, she kept.

 

At ten am, while cooking, Auntie Helen announced through text messages that Auntie Belen was in the hospital due to a heart attack. I immediately relayed it to Papay Benson.

 

Mj texted me after lunch. She said that Hanna and she had been in Bautista because Calove bought cashew seed from Mama. She also told me that my loving mother gave the money to Hanna. Later, she encouraged me to go back to Antipolo by the fact that Calove planned to go out of town, specifically in Laguna on May 15. I did not promise but I told her that I want, and I would like to join.

 

At four, after re-sacking the palay, I stayed upstairs. Myles texted me. She asked me the whereabout of my mag-iina.

 

At five, I prepared our dinner.

 

At past six, Auntie Leny arrived. I then related to her about Auntie Belen’s condition. She was so sad. Later, I texted Auntie Vangie and Kuya Eric. I asked them about Auntie’s condition.

 

Kuya Eric replied to me at past 6;30. He said, “Ms mbuti na sya ngaun kesa nun una, bale nalpat na sya d2 Heart Center.”

 

I said we must pray for her. He thanked me. And he asked for a favor. He thought I was in Antipolo that he wanted me to shift him in looking over his mommy.

 

Auntie Vangie replied at 8;30. She also announced the same good news.

 

Mj texted me at past seven. She inquired what I was doing. I also regarded my kids. She said that Zj was dancing. Hanna was playing. I was so glad for my smart kids. I told Mj later that she must teach Hanna to write her name.

 

Efear and I pursued texting. It was 10:48 when we ended up saying ‘Gudnyt!” because I was already sleepy.

 

I thanked God for all the blessings he gave me. I also asked Him to heal Auntie Belen and let her know that she has done many wrong deeds for others. Then, I asked for pardon for my sin.

 

At past eleven, I was already on a REM, but due to allergens that made me cough, I had been awake for almost one hour. It was also when Taiwan texted me (11 pm). He said, “2l, puede b kmi jan? Nhi2rapan n kmi mkisama d2 eh. Ok nba ung bhay ntin? Txtbck.”

 

I replied, saying “Ms mdali k kumita d2. Pwd k mkkuha ng upahang haus. Sa Polot? Hnd pa un ayos, pero pg and2 n kau, pwd nman nting diskartehan pra maipaayos.”

 

I was glad for he at last decided to consider living in Bulan. But I got frustrated when he said “Gnun ba… cge… My utang p kc aq ky Mam. Cguro pg ntapos q na. My tricycle b cla jan?”

 

Yet I pursued encouraging him by telling him these words: “Meron. Hindi binibiyahe. Mrami cla bangka. Bsta mrmi pwd pagkakitaan d2.”

 

I thought it was past 12 when I fell asleep.

 

 

 

May 2, 2008

 

When I rose up at 6:45, I immediately did sweeping, while drinking hot coffee. Then after breakfast, I went upstairs and did writing.

 

Later, palay work made me busy.

 

At nine, I was sun-drying at the passageway to Bulasu

 

The sun was terrible. Kit made me sleepy. Thus, after lunch, I took a nap in Aileen’s house. I woke up to see the palay in twenty minutes interval.

 

I thought it was two pm when Boboy tried to wake me up. I did not response because I was awake. Then he texted me, “Oi magtipon na daw.” I got up. I saw the dark clouds up in the sky. I went to the buladan and noticed that the palay was already gathered. I did not know who it did, but I saw Boboy sitting in the tricycle which was meters away.

 

I was not talking to him; thus, I did not ask him for help. Yet I was hoping for it.

 

I re-sacked the palay alone in the middle of tremendous heat. I was so furious with Boboy.

 

When I finished re-sacking 3 sacks, Kuya Bambi arrived. He called out Boboy. It was only when he came near us.

 

However, after he just helped a few in sweeping, he dilly-dallied. It irked me much, as if he was so tired.

 

Thus, my endeavor was affected. I wanted to walk out. Good thing, I had controlled myself. I still helped in securing the sacks of palay against possible downpour of rain.

 

I took a rest after that. At four, Kuya Bambi and I re-sacked the palay in the buladan inside the premises. Later I took a rest again so that I could take a bath.

 

Before six, Auntie Leny asked me if there was news about Auntie Belen’s condition. I was forced to but load.

 

Later I was texting with my friends such as Padi Glenn, Myles, and Bee. My cute cousin, Klyn replied as well.

 

Before 8. Matet texted me. She announced that she never found my NROTC diploma. I, however, hoped for it, thus she promised she would look for it again. And before she said a farewell words, I have told her thar I was glad for her because she has an American fiancé. I also wished that they would have a baby soon.

 

Before I went to sleep, I replied to Terry Fe’s text messages. We talked about her job search, my schooling plan, and many more.

 

 

 

May 3, 2008

 

Immediately, after waking up, I swept in the buladan. However, it had been useless because Papay Benson said “Wag na mun-a magbulad.” It was favorable for me. Instead, I was directed to do marketing.

 

Very early in the morning, Divina texted me because I greeted her. Later she opened up about her love problems. I gave her advice. Then she thanked me and promised me that she would introduce her soon-to-be bf to us, her batchmates.

 

While cooking, Efear’s half-sister asked me if I wanted to converse with her through unlimited texting. Is aid so. We talked about nasty topic which was my first sexual intercourse with a woman. She enjoyed asking questions about it and some related ideas.

 

We pursued texting until afternoon. It happened while I was doing or accomplishing chores and Papay Benson’s commands.

 

I could say now that she; comfortable talking to me through text.

 

Mj texted me at eight. She asked me if I would be in Antipolo. I confirmed that I would be. But the problem was the fare going back here to Bulan. And after a few replies, she got angry. I thought it was because she had learned from me that I would be in Sucat to bond with Efear and Shane before they go to Laoag City. I stopped texting.

 

Later, Diyang texted me. She asked me if I wanted to pray Tito Zaldo over, who has an inflamed face. She also said compliments to me such as ‘U save me” and “Effective ang prayer nu ni Ate Quennie.” It was past 9:30 when she said “Gudnyt.”

 

Immediately, I prayed to God. I asked Him to heal Tito Zaldo, so as Aunite Tita.

 

 

 

May 4, 2008

 

When I woke up, I did not sweep in the buladan. It was because I decided to go to church. However, I changed my mind. Since I was planning to go to Antipolo City this coming week, I might not be permitted by Papay Benson if we would have lot of undried palay.

 

Thus, at nine, I had already scattered the 11 sacks of palay. But before that, I told Papay Benson about my plan of leaving Bulan. It was when I was de-scaling the tilapia fish. I told him that I would sun-0drie those so that I could have pasalubong for my family. He asked, saying ‘O, dri mapa-enroll ka?”

 

I said that I would be back before fiesta.

 

At ten-thirty, I was cooking. While doing so, I was replying to Bee’s text SMS. I have learned that she’s a Roman Catholic and at the end of our conversation, we have agreed upon that whatever religion we are into, the most important thing is we have only one God, who is Jesus Christ.

 

Later, Efear and I texted each other. He said that he was sound tripping.

 

Before two, Kuya Bambi and I started re-sacking the palay due to cloudy weather.

 

At past two, I read my Inbox. One of the messages therein was the invitation from Noemi. I replied “Im soru. Dri ako mkattend ky ngbubulad kmi paray.” Alas! I missed their fellowship.

 

I took a nap after re-sacking all the palay. I took a bath at past 4. Later, I escaped from cooking. Instead, I went to Pon-od Bridge and stayed there for a while.

 

At past five, I went to Ate Quennie’s house. She immediately offered me snacks. And while eating, we conversed. Our conversation was, as usual, lively, we put God in the middle of our talks. I shared some of my life accounts. She did, too. But the most interesting topic we talked about was the abandoned house nearby that she’s planning to buy for me and Mj. Wow, I was amused.

 

I went back home at 8 happily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Nawawala ang kasunod.